Aaron Gelb
Encino,CA
Summary
Aaron is an award-winning Realtor, recognized for exceeding standards and his extraordinary dedication to his clients. He is a buyer and seller specialist with his Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) certification. His passion for Los Angeles carries over into his passion for finding the perfect home his clients. His personable demeanor, professionalism, and success has allowed him to build his business on referral and repeat clients. Aaron has worked in Real Estate sales for the past 15+ years, selling hundreds of homes across Los Angeles, with focus on the San Fernando Valley and the Westside. Aaron also brings to the table nearly 20 years of additional sales and management experience in a variety of industries. Aaron's sales, customer service, management and communication skills have become paramount in his success over the past two decades.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Realtor - Real Estate Sales
Keller Williams Westside Estates
Los Angeles, CA
03.2010 - Current
- Representing Buyers and Sellers transacting in residential home and income property sales, including seniors moving to 55+ communities and assisted living facilities.
- Negotiating property sales agreements, counter offers, and addenda/amendments
- Facilitate client consultations to assess needs and preferences in buying a home.
- Conduct comprehensive market analysis reports to determine property values and trends
- Manage client relationships, providing exceptional service throughout transaction processes
- Utilize a CRM (Followup Boss, Top Producer, Brivity) to manage, communicate, and keep in touch with new and past clients.
- Educate clients about local neighborhoods, schools, amenities, and community features relevant to their housing search criteria.
- Ensure timely completion of necessary paperwork, coordinating with various parties throughout transactions for seamless progress towards closing dates.
- Mentoring new agents on lead generation, client follow-up, and best practices.
Manager of Sales and Production
Savers Thrift Store
La Mirada, CA
12.2006 - 04.2010
- Streamlined production processes, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing turnaround times.
- Led sales and production team in achieving quarterly revenue targets through strategic planning and execution.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, adjusting strategies to maximize profitability and inventory turnover.
- Fostered a collaborative environment among departments to enhance communication and workflow efficiency.
Sales Associate - Commission Sales
The Men's Wearhouse
Bellevue, WA & Woodland Hills, CA
06.2000 - 02.2006
- Commission-based sales - Mens' clothing and accessories
- Earned Top Sales accolades for 2005-2006 for exceeding sales goals
- Suggestive selling / Upselling skills
- Developed strong relationships with customers, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
- Client outreach / quarterly follow-up
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Communication
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA06-2004
High School Diploma -
Newport High School
Bellevue, WA06-1998
Skills
- Sales - Residential Real Estate sales, Retail sales
- Fostering existing Customer relationships and building new ones
- CRM utilization and management
- Buyer/Seller Presentations, consultations, counseling clients
- Contract/Document preparation
Certification
- Licensed REALTOR - Current - DRE# 01930586
- Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) Training/Certification - National Association of Realtors
- Notary Public Licensing Courses - 2026
Timeline
Residential Realtor - Real Estate Sales
Keller Williams Westside Estates
03.2010 - Current
Manager of Sales and Production
Savers Thrift Store
12.2006 - 04.2010
Sales Associate - Commission Sales
The Men's Wearhouse
06.2000 - 02.2006
Bachelor of Science - Business Communication
California State University, Northridge
High School Diploma -
Newport High School