MONTECITO - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- DIRECTOR of OPERATIONS and SALES
Originally from the Bay Area, Allie moved to Santa Barbara in 2010 where she graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a B.A. in Psychology. She joined MK Group in 2015, where she steadily proved herself as a passionate force and integral part of our team totaling over $610,000,000 in sold volume across more than 175 transactions.
As our director of operations and sales, Allie facilitates each period of a listing to ensure properties receive the vast exposure they deserve. She brings boundless determination and professionalism, surpassing client expectations with her ability to quickly adapt to the ever-changing real estate marketing landscape.
An invaluable asset, Allie manages both of our Marketing and Sales Assistants while meticulously overseeing all aspects of the sales process. Her excellent problem-solving skills, calm demeanor, and trusting tone ensure that all our most sophisticated clientele receive a positive experience from start to finish.
Job Titles:
- Marketing & Sales Assistant
Brittany is our Marketing and Sales Assistant, keeping our team organized and taking challenges head-on with a smile on her face every day. She has been a huge asset to Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group since August 2020, handling everything from administration to assisting our marketing and showings.
Originally from the Bay Area, Brittany lived in Los Angeles for 12 years, studying Visual Communications at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) and working in the modeling and fashion industry for over a decade. She then received her real estate license in 2018, before moving to Santa Barbara in 2020. Her eye for beautiful aesthetics and design is invaluable to our team in the luxury real estate industry.
Brittany has a deep passion for helping and connecting with people, which is evident in both her hard work and dedication to our team, as well as her friendly, spirited nature when working with our clients.
Job Titles:
- FOUNDER, MK REAL ESTATE GROUP
Marsha is a top selling real estate agent with a reputation for discretion, integrity and keen negotiating skills, which has made her one of the most respected names in luxury real estate. With over 18 years selling local luxury real estate, her extensive knowledge and meticulous attention to detail has resulted in a long list of happy and repeat clients. You can find her many awards on a shelf in the team's office but you won't often hear her talking about them. Combining passion for homes and a strong intuition, Marsha honors her role as a client advocate above all else. She delivers strategic advice and skilled negotiation to ensure clients get what they want, whether it is a premium price for the property they are selling or the most advantageous terms on the home they are buying. Her degree and background in City Planning and Real Estate Development gives her clientele an added advantage in navigating the complex Santa Barbara County building process.
Born and raised in the Pacific Palisades, Nell graduated Cum Laude from Boston College in 2014. Prior to her role at Marsha Kotylar Estate Group, Nell worked in luxury sales and project management. While her background in sales at Rosewood Miramar Beach gave her a firm foundation in cross-departmental support, navigating logistical challenges, and establishing business relationships with high-net-worth clients, her experience in project management provided her with incredible multitasking strength and marketing power. Over the past 8 years, Nell has become exceptionally familiar with the Santa Barbara community and continues to set new standards of customer service, professionalism, and commitment to our clients.
When she's not assisting in sales, Nell can be found searching for the perfect cup of coffee, estate sale hunting, or attempting a golf lesson at Birnam Wood.