MEET THE TEAM

 

Chris Suarez

Chris Suarez, CEO and leader of the team, has over 30 years of experience in all areas of real estate and property renovations, spanning across Los Angeles and San Francisco. With countless awards and an outstanding record in the industry, his creative expression, entrepreneurial ingenuity, and love for architecture and design drive Suarez + Benz to achieve excellence. 

 

Kimberly Benz

Kimberly Benz, known as a trustworthy dedicator, enjoys an acclaimed reputation. Enthusiastic, competitive, and goal-oriented, Kimberly has worked in the real estate market for more than 25 years. She makes extraordinary efforts to identify and adjust to client’s needs. With thousands of homes sold, her ability to efficiently manage listings, maintain superior client + vendor relationships and transform interiors helps our team make an earnest impact on the sale of a home – all on time and on budget. Kimberly is committed to quality and superior customer service that distinguishes Suarez + Benz from other real estate teams.

 

Andrew Suarez

Andrew graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a focus in Entrepreneurship and Marketing. With a track record of successful deals spanning across Los Angeles County, Andrew is dedicated and always strives to provide his clients with an unparalleled full-service experience.

Andrew's unique skill set, which includes expertise in branding, marketing strategy, and design, adds immense value to his clients, enabling him to create effective and tailored solutions to meet their specific needs. A natural-born communicator, Andrew possesses exceptional interpersonal skills, which he combines with a deep appreciation for architecture and design, to ensure that his clients' properties are presented in the best possible light.

With his unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding results and his passion for providing exceptional customer service, Andrew is a true asset to any real estate transaction.

 

Christopher Suarez

Christopher is a dedicated and highly skilled licensed realtor who possesses an exceptional talent for guiding clients through the intricate process of buying and selling properties. As the Director of Operations, Christopher places great emphasis on providing his clients with a thorough understanding of each step of the process, ensuring that they are well-informed and confident in their decisions. Additionally, Christopher oversees the home improvement and inspection plan for clients as they prepare to list their properties, delivering a seamless and stress-free experience from start to finish.

Through his meticulous attention to detail, Christopher is able to save his clients both time and money, while also mitigating the potential stress often associated with this complex process. Moreover, Christopher is committed to ensuring that his clients' properties are showcased to their fullest potential, with maximum exposure in the market, further solidifying his reputation as a consummate professional in the industry.
 

Nikica Vasily

Real estate is in my DNA. I was raised on the story of my grandfather, who arrived in America with nothing and built a real estate empire through through hard work and smart property investment. Since 2016, I have carried that same work ethic into every transaction. Having led the #1 team at my firm and successfully closing over hundreds of transactions, I bring a seasoned, award-winning perspective to the La Cañada market.
 

 

Kristy Kessler

Kristy fell in love with LA 30 years ago when she rolled into town fresh out of college with only a duffel bag, mountain bike & her Midwestern work ethic.  Five years later she was producing commercials and scouting the City of Angels far & wide.  She has walked through the doors of countless storied & architecturally significant homes which sparked & sharpened her love of architecture + design.  Kristy is a veteran expediter and her production skill set has translated seamlessly to the real estate world.  She understands a client’s home is one of if not their biggest investment and she assumes that awesome responsibility with attention to detail and the utmost dedication through identifying & serving her client’s needs.  She has an eye for seeing a home’s potential and geeks out on paint colors — it’s her jam.  Kristy along with her husband, Joe, & three kids loves living in a post + beam and hiking the hills of NELA.

 

Kelly Scott

Kelly has been actively licensed since 2006 . Her knowledge and experience provides the clients with excellent guidance while taking them through the many steps required to close an escrow from pre-listing to sold.