EILEEN RIVERA

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ust about everyone who is successful in their chosen profession will tell you that success begins with loving what you do. That is certainly the case for Eileen Rivera, founder of The Rivera Group and real estate boutique G.E. Dean & Associates in Long Beach.

For nearly 40 years, Eileen has called Long Beach her home, and she is intrinsically bound to the community as a wife, mother, homeowner, business leader and social activist. Her proximity to the community sets Eileen apart as a real estate professional because her sense of connection with her neighbors inspires an integrity far greater than that of someone who simply sells houses for a living.

Eileen loves her home, and she loves welcoming new residents to this vibrant community.

After building The Rivera Group under the banner of

some of the largest real estate brands in the region, Eileen decided it was time to step out and create her own independent brand, one that would allow her to fully express her client-first business philosophy. She and her team have ranked among the top three Realtors® in Long Beach for the past five consecutive years, and she says her boutique advantage springs from a focus on serving rather than selling. “We’re always clear about who is number one in a transaction — the client,” she explains. “What I expect from my team is to serve the consumer. I think of us as consultants. If we are working with a seller, we know the data, take the opportunity to explain it, and then take action to protect their equity. On the buyer side, we recognize that a home is one of life’s biggest investments. Real estate is an important part of a family’s financial health, and we take our role in that very seriously.”

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Eileen’s collaborative team includes five more licensed agents, a personal assistant, a sales manager, a listing coordinator and a college intern. This diverse group of individuals are all local residents, and each brings a unique perspective on varying aspects of the Long Beach community. “Everybody on my team went through Long Beach schools and has deep roots in the community. It gives us so much credibility when we are able to talk to someone who is looking for a home here and understand exactly what neighborhoods will offer their ideal lifestyle. I believe a team always outperforms an individual.

I want to do the work of five people, but I can’t, and my team ensures that our clients don’t sacrifice anything.”

Her company may be small, but the scope of Eileen’s service stands up to any of her corporate rivals. Her ever-adapting approach to real estate includes the latest technological tools, cutting-edge marketing strategies and access to the finest educational resources available. Eileen combines the very latest advances with tried-and-true busi-

ness methods to create unparalleled results. “I believe that in a world and industry where there is so much disruption, the old becomes new. Caring about people, and knowing a community and being passionate about it is old. But not at my office. When people walk through our door, they find we’re as equipped as the ‘big boys,’ but they can’t compete with our passion and commitment to clients. There are so many mom and pop businesses all over Long Beach, and there is a reason they succeed. People come to them for quality and consistency, and we strive for that.”

Eileen’s office is located in the heart of Bixby Knolls, a historic Long Beach enclave known for its diverse architecture and warm community spirit. Bixby Knolls is also Eileen’s home community and the place where she focuses much of her real estate practice. “I love my home.

One of my favorite things to do is be at home. I don’t have the fanciest house in the community, but it’s where we raised our four daughters, and now my husband and I live there with our rescue puppy, Yogi.”

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Loving Home With more than 20 years of industry experience, Eileen is also a speaker and trainer for the nation’s number one real estate coach, Tom Ferry, and she is sought after as a presenter for other recognized organizations. Eileen’s public persona extends to television, as she and her team have been featured on several HGTV programs. As an authority on all things real estate, Eileen’s expertise extends beyond the bounds of her local community to national markets. This New York City native maintains a bi-coastal point of view that is progressive and savvy, and Eileen’s personal network is often instrumental in helping her clients achieve the results they are seeking.

Eileen explains, “Because of my affiliation with Tom, I talk regularly with agents on the East and West coasts. It gives me different perspectives and a powerful network I can tap into. When someone is moving from other markets into Southern California, I can help. Or when one of my clients here is moving to another market, I can help them pick the right agent. Recently, I helped a client interview three agents on Skype. I think it’s a real value-add for clients.”

With an impressive 225, five-out-of-five client reviews on Zillow and counting, Eileen’s reputation for excellence inspires her clients to return every time they buy or sell real

estate. One client said: “Eileen Rivera’s extreme knowledge and masterful skills as a real estate professional were on full display with every detail in the process of selling our home. She took control of the whole sale from staging, to pulling community and outside-the-area focus to the premier open house, and following through on the buyer’s requests so that the house remained sold. I highly recommend that anyone that is contemplating selling their home contact Eileen first. She and her very dynamic team work tirelessly, are always in communication, always professional and cheerful, and they take care of every single detail. By the way, our home sold during the premier open house weekend!”

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Eileen also demonstrates her care as a supporter of community organizations and social causes, including the Long Beach Library Foundation and For the Child, an organization committed to building healthy lives for children and families, free of abuse, neglect and violence.

Eileen’s love of home comes through authentically in her

passion for her work. “I love the community and diversity of Long Beach. We have diversity of everything, from architecture, to home prices, to the kinds of people who make their homes here. No matter who you are, you can find your spot here. I sell real estate all over Southern California, but my greatest joy is doing it in this community.�

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Eileen Rivera

The Rivera Group – GE Dean & Associates 1150 San Antonio Dr., Long Beach, CA 90807 Tel: 562.989.1997 – 562.349.0800 Email: Eileen@riverareg.com Web: www.riverareg.com - DRE # 01208517 ExecutiveAgent Magazine