BEVERLY HILLS COURIER | NOVEMBER 29, 2013 Page 16
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EDDIE SHAPIRO - founder and CEO of Nest Seekers, opening in Beverly Hills, will expand the company to the west coast.–
MARISA ZANUCK - Reality Star and Real Estate Star, Zanuck has ALMOST READY -The new office at 271 N Canon Dr will be ready in appeared on Million Dollar Listing and will be opening her new office January. Offices are open temporarily at 9454 Wilshire Bl. The twostory interior is designed by Zanuck’s mother-in-law, Fini Zanuck. in January on Real Estate Row.
Nest Seekers’ Eddie Shapiro Pairs With Star Broker Marisa Zanuck In New Venture By Victoria Talbot Reality star Marisa Zanuck and Eddie Shapiro, founder of Nest Seekers, are joining forces to create Nest Seekers/Zanuck International right on “Real Estate Row”in Beverly Hills . The two celebrity real estate brokers are putting the finishing touches on their new offices at 271 N. Canon Dr. Nest Seekers is an international firm boasting more than 600 agents representing properties around the globe. Zanuck has been a Beverly Hills realtor for 15 years, cutting her teeth in the busi-
ness with her across-the-street neighbor Jeff Hyland of Hilton and Hyland. “We are on good terms. He’s a good guy. He sat me down and gave me a hug,” Zanuck said affectionately of Hyland. Famously, Nest Seekers agent Ryan Serhant is one of the stars of Million Dollar Listing New York. The firm is accustomed to celebrity realtors. Zanuck spent one season on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, but has also more recently appeared on two episodes of Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles., which is more her style and Zanuck hints that
maybe viewers will see her pretty face again next season. It’s no surprise then that Zanuck and Ryan frequently partner in business. Both have a reality TV background with extensive experience in highend properties. “Ryan and I do a lot of press and deals together,” she said. “Marisa’s global market expertise, extensive experience working with high-net-worthindividuals, and her unwavering dedication to clients make her an industry leader,” said Shapiro, who founded Nest Seekers in 2002 with a strong belief in effective marketing and efficient technology providing a unique quality of service. His influence quickly spread throughout New York.
Net Seekers boasts 15 offices in Brooklyn, Long Island, The Hamptons, Miami and now Beverly Hills. When completed the Beverly Hills office expects to have 20 agents. “Every agent is a super star,” said Zanuck. “ Its all about marketing; that is Net Seekers philosophy. Net Seekers builds superstars.” The office is expected to open in January. It is actually functioning already from a satellite location. Zanuck has a full life, being the wife of producer Dean Zanuck and the mother of son Jack and daughter Darryl. She is nothing if she is not family first. In the middle of the interview she stopped to speak with her mother-in-law, Fini
Zanuck, designer of the twostory office space. Sister Jordana Bearman is the office manager and sister Leyla Blumenfeld is Zanuck’s assistant. “I pick up the kids every day after school,” she said, and “My mother-in-law is my best friend.” Hubbie Dean didn’t originally embrace the idea. “I’m a mom with three kids in grade school. Spending time 9-7 in the office every day managing other agents . . . That is whole new level of commitment.” But Zanuck prevailed. “I’m scared to fail. But being scared motivates me. If I don’t try, I’ll never know. He’s on board now. Every day he tells me, ‘I’m so proud of you.’” Zanuck will be hosting a holiday fete to celebrate her new business venture and to meet and greet local real estate professionals. Mark your calendars; you are invited on Dec. 5 at Via Alloro Beverly Hills. R.S.V.P. to 310-278-8861, JordannaB@NetSeekers.com. Beverly Hills is nothing if it isn’t famous worldwide. Now, with the right combination of celeb and savoir-faire, Shapiro and Zanuck hope to be off to a great start.
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