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David Smith has nearly two decades of real estate experience and a long track record of success. After earning a multiyear membership into the Exclusive Keller Williams Luxury Estates Division, David made a move to become a senior estates agent at The Agency in Calabasas in 2021. In his first year, he achieved The Chairman Award for the top 5 percent of agents at The Agency.

Working from the Calabasas office in collaboration with his wife, Tracy, David represents clients throughout the San Fernando Valley and Westside. With his Living Forward Method and local expertise and relationships, David helps Los Angeles families upsize their homes. He has achieved this through multiple real estate cycles and various market conditions.

Having bought, renovated, and sold many properties himself, David is well versed in every aspect of a real estate transaction. He astutely assesses properties for their potential and has developed an extensive network of professionals to recommend for every project. As a parent to two teenage daughters, David provides a valuable perspective to families in the market. Whether working with buyers or sellers, developing a proven strategy is the first step to achieving the goal. His goal is to streamline the process for his clients, whether they are seeking to sell a condo or a luxury estate, move up or downsize, build a dream home, or purchase for the first time or just looking to invest in real estate. David makes sure they understand the process and get the desired results.

Originally from a small town in South Carolina, David grew up surrounded by family in construction and real estate development who instilled in him the value of hard work. After graduating Dean's List from The Citadel with a degree in business administration, he joined his family in developing residential investment properties.

Since moving to California in 2004, David has found success advising buyers and matchmaking them with their dream properties, maximizing returns for sellers, and managing his own investments. His many clients credit David’s genuine authenticity and deep market knowledge for his wellearned success. 23975 Park Sorrento, #120, Calabasas 310.480.7523 TheAgencyRE.com/agent/david-smith Lic# 01503210

Geof Rouss uses his extensive real estate and financial experiences in his current role as branch sales manager of Wintrust Mortgage. Since the first loan he closed more than 30 years ago, Geof has been committed to ultimate client satisfaction. That dedication is only part of the story. With a thorough knowledge of Santa Barbara, Ventura, the San Fernando Valley, the Inland Empire, and West Los Angeles, he customizes the right loan for his clients and gets them closed on time. Geof does lending in all 50 states.

Geof strives to make the mortgage experience virtually effortless for real estate agents and clients that he works with. Lending his broad knowledge of both the real estate and banking industries, Geof helps those seeking to refinance or purchase a property stay up to date with current residential interest rates and news. Whether customizing loans or speaking with underwriters to get quick decisions, Geof ensures clients meet tight deadlines.

One of the reasons for his continued success is his ability to access different lenders and loan programs. This enables him to find the most competitive rates in the industry. He utilizes the company’s unique platform as both a bank and mortgage broker/lender, offering in-house processing, underwriting, document drawing, and funding all under one roof. “Whether you're an agent referring a client or a homebuyer or a builder looking for a mortgage company to get their buyers qualified, I'm confident you'll appreciate what I can do for you,” says Geof. “I offer a wide range of loans and a variety of terms, and I’m prepared to handle complex financial situations and loans of every size.”

Another reason for Geof’s success is the great reputation he has earned over the past three decades. While most people think that the mortgage industry is simply transactional, Geof’s problem-solving and critical-thinking skills combined with his effective communication and time-management capabilities are what sets him apart in the industry. The majority of Geof’s business comes from referrals, repeat clients, professionals, builders, and his strong relationships with the top realtors in the market.

Geof earned his B.A. degree from San Diego State University, holding several positions in banking and mortgage financing companies before joining Wintrust Mortgage in 2014. Wintrust Mortgage is a division of Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A., a Wintrust Community Bank, and is an Equal Housing Lender. 2555 Townsgate Rd., #315, Westlake Village 310.804.8181 rousshomeloans.com grouss@wintrustmortgage.com