Jamie Duran brings a unique combination of enthusiasm and experience to every real estate encounter - a formula that has lead to impressive professional success. As Branch Manager of Coldwell Banker's Studio City office, Jamie continues to maintain the Premier Office status for the past ten consecutive years. Only offices, which attain the highest average income per agent, are awarded this prestigious recognition.   With a sales staff of over 100 dedicated and enthusiastic professionals, the office has been in the top 20 percent of over 1200 offices nationwide in overall performance including production, since 2001 - The President's Council distinction.  Named the top office in the Northwest Region and 4th in the nation for Coldwell Banker in 2003, the office is continuously acknowledged for achieving continual annual ranking in the top 10 in the country for overall performance.

The daughter of a real estate investor, Jamie has been surrounded by real estate all of her life.   A licensed broker, she began her successful career in 1988 and quickly became a top-producing sales associate.   In the business for over 20 years, she is familiar with the many aspects of the real estate world from sales to management and many different markets. She has managed office sizes from 50 to 150 agents. After just 2 years in sales as a top producing agent, was selected as branch training director. Our office was the flagship office for the Concierge Service. She went on to be a regional trainer and associate manager and then branch manager where she has been for over 10 years. Involved in 3 company transitions and she have led her office thru 2 major mergers with staring the first office locally to have a "hoteling" desk concept in 1999 where 30 agents hooked up to technology on the go with virtual desks.

Jamie was recognized in 2004 as the Manager of the Year award for the Northwest Region and the President's Award in 2005 for the entire Greater LA management team by Betty Graham, President of Coldwell Banker Greater LA. "Jamie consistently leads her team to top ranking in every area," says Betty Graham, "We are thrilled with her performance and leadership." A spokesperson and leader in company affiliates capture rates and units, she was captured for a company affiliate commercial in 2000. CAR's Realtor magazine selected her as a leader in branch management for their Spotlight on Leadership article in 2004.  She has spoke on panels at the Coldwell Banker International Business Conferences for "Leadership is Not a 4 Letter Word" in 2004; "Running any size CB office" in 2006. She also won the Coldwell Banker national Office Meeting in a Box competition "Getting what your Worth", and presented to the National President's Council and SoCal Management team in 2005. In 2009, she was appointed District Manager for the NW region, in addition to her Studio City branch Manager role. 

As a lifelong resident of the San Fernando Valley, she has comprehensive, first-hand knowledge of the area, from its unique neighborhoods and schools to the most current trends in the marketplace.  Jamie attended California State University at Northridge where she studied real estate, business administration, and finance.  A member of the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles Associations of Realtors, she has also completed certification courses in real estate appraisal and real estate law.

Jamie pursues knowledge and excellence for herself as diligently as she pursues to achievement of her office. Jamie is equally passionate about her agents' success and providing truly remarkable service to clients. She has a knack for developing honorable relationships with her sales staff, and enjoys guiding both experienced and new sales associates through any obstacles that may arise. She I well respected throughout the brokerage community for her innate ability to balance the office in a professional manner while providing a work environment that is energetic and enjoyable.  The office is well respected in the industry with an inspirational and energetic environment. This is the place to be for proven results and Higher Values for your both clients and sales associates.