THE RIVERA GROUP GE Dean & Associates Written by H. K. Wilson - Ian Wiant Photographer
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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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