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Elaine MURPHY Carlson

Real Estate Agent in PALOS VERDES AND THE SOUTH BAY

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Elaine Murphy Carlson is a dedicated professional with over 30 years of experience as a real estate broker. She is a long time resident of the Palos Verdes Peninsula with excellent knowledge of the South Bay area.

Elaine is proactive and organized with a tenacious attention to the details that are necessary to the successful completion of your transaction. She is aggressive and yet polite. Growing up in a family of 14 brothers and sisters instilled these qualities as well as her great negotiating skills.

Elaine is a certified Palos Verdes Specialist, a Global Marketing Agent, a member of the Hall of Fame, Women’s Council of Realtors, and has received Platinum status from Quality Service Certification giving her clients an indispensable advantage.

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    Favorite Palos Verdes Homes July 28, 2026

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    Favorite Palos Verdes Homes July 21, 2026

    Favorite Palos Verdes Homes July 21, 2026

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    Palos Verdes Specialist

    Palos Verdes Specialists offer the highest level of knowledge & professionalism to sell real estate on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

    Quality Service Certified

    Agents are certified to deliver home buyers/sellers specific excellent service. After closing a transaction, Leading Research Corporation will send the client a survey, asking critical questions about the details and overall satisfaction of the service provided by the sales agent and the results are posted online.

    National Association of Realtors

    NAR's Code of Ethics, adopted in 1913, was one of the first codifications of ethical duties adopted by any business group. The Code ensures that consumers are served by requiring REALTORS® to cooperate with each other in furthering clients' best interests.

    California Association of Realtors

    A real estate association that develops and promotes programs/services that enhance a member's ability to conduct business with integrity and competency.

    ePro

    Special certification from National Association of Realtors indicating mastery of advanced digital marketing techniques.

    Global Marketing Agent

    Another option for marketing seller’s listings globally and access to international properties for my buyers.

    Women’s Council of Realtors

    80+ year old organization fostering business leadership skills and a support system in the real estate industry garnering friendships, networking,, and referrals.

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    Rated 5 out of 5

    What Clients Are Saying

    "We have purchased two homes with Elaine Carlson over the past few years. When we were considering the South Bay beach cities/PV area, her local knowledge was invaluable. She is 100% client focused, meaning that she took the time each time to understand our needs and focus our search effectively. Elaine is extremely professional and responsive, typically returning any message within hours if not live. She provided us great perspectives on properties, amenities, local schools and put us in contact with others who could give additional independent advice. She also helped us rent a property and found us great tenants with excellent personal references. We have recommended Elaine to others and would do so any time."
    Agrawals
    "Elaine is wonderful. She is diligent, knowledgeable, professional and very gifted in her craft. She is top of the tier in her field."
    Alison Blasko
    "For over 18 months Elaine diligently searched to find us our new home and she listed and sold our former home. Elaine Carlson is very knowledgeable about the real estate market and the closing process. She is excellent in keeping us informed and making sure the paper work is correct and in order. She gave us daily updates of progress and worked closely with our lender. As a college real estate educator, I have confidence in her and have referred others to her. "
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