Like many people, for a long time Milla wondered what she wanted to be when she grew up. And Like many more, she got it wrong with several different jobs before finally getting it right with real estate. The detours were often fun and interesting, including stints as a journalist for NPR, GEEK magazine and various entertainment publications, which took her to Comic-Con and landed her byline in “The New York Times.” Other times, they were less fun, Like those dreary 11 years she spent working in financial compliance.
It seems obvious to Milla now that real estate was her true calling, and her biggest regret will be that she did not switch careers sooner. She also regrets not becoming a homeowner sooner, as she genuinely believes homeownership is the best path toward financial security. When she did finally buy her little fixer in 2008, a foreclosure in Highland Park, she was a single woman with limited means up against a big bank that refused to negotiate. The entire experience was stressful and isolating, with tons of jargon she did not understand being thrown at her daily and the creeping suspicion that everyone involved was only interested in making money off her, the agent included. While lousy at the time, that experience helped shape her philosophy about the kind of real estate agent she promises her clients she will be: one who is patient, not pushy, puts their interests above everything else, is committed to excellence, and believes in total transparency.
It is the promise she will make to you as well, whether you are looking to purchase your first home (and uneasy about the implications) or ready to sell and trade up. She promises to stay by your side every step of the way and do everything she can to ensure a stress-free experience. And as a native Angeleno (who attended both UCLA and USC — go, Brojans!), Milla knows Los Angeles well, particularly Northeast LA, and not just the neighborhoods, but the restaurants, coffee shops, art walk and community events as well. She is happy to answer any questions about them while addressing all your real estate needs. Call Milla today to get started.
Home Types:
House, Townhouse, Condo, Co-op, MultiFamily, Lot/Land
Years of Experience:
7
Education:
University of Southern California - M.A.
University of California, LA - B.A.
