A Legacy of Success: Q & A with Marco & Brent
Our homes have never been of more importance. After over a combined 35 years in the upscale luxury market, there is no denying Brent and Marco’s passion for the people and communities in Los Angeles. With its diverse neighborhoods, world-class amenities, and unparalleled access to the Pacific Ocean and its surrounding mountains - Los Angeles is truly a special place to call home.
Representing your home is more than just selling and buying real estate, it’s about creating long-lasting relationships and ensuring your goals are realized through our representation. With long-standing relationships among the industry's top 1% of other agents, Watson Salari Group has established a highly respected reputation within the community and utilizes their connections to take the stress out of transactions for a seamless process with consistent, reliable results.
Two is Better Than One
What was once a business run solely by Brent has become an all-in powerhouse. Since 2018, Brent has been flanked by Marco, and together they continue a legacy that only gets better with time. We had the pleasure of speaking with both of them about what inspired the early days of their career, and the story behind why they joined forces.
Q: Tell us about how each of you got started in real estate, to begin with. Why did you start?
Marco: I was born in California, but raised in Italy. I moved back to Los Angeles in 2017 after a successful career in professional basketball and started pursuing my real estate license. I was drawn to working in real estate because of the way it connects you with new people within your community in a rewarding, meaningful way.
Brent: Born and raised in Canada, I obtained my real estate license after finishing school to sell my parent’s home. I fell in love with architecture and design, which has propelled me to continue my passion for real estate in Los Angeles today.
Q: Out of anywhere in the world to do real estate, why LA?
Marco: LA is special because of its international community – there are always new people and clients within a diverse network of people and businesses.
Brent: LA is diverse and full of interesting neighborhoods with incredible architecture. As a major metropolitan hub, there are always people coming and going, so there is a large turnover of properties – which means our city is always evolving.
Q: Brent, you could have picked anyone to join your team. Why Marco, and why at that point in your career?
Brent: Business partners revitalize your entire operation, and teams that bring in young partners have more success and continue to grow. Otherwise, you run the risk of disappearing into yourself. Marco is a natural. I’ve had a lot of opportunities to bring in partners, but no one like Marco.
Q: What makes your new team model so successful?
Brent & Marco: Together, we offer an exceptionally balanced dynamic and perfect collaboration. We are more different than we are similar, which brings forth two unique perspectives united in the same goals. We have a distinct advantage between our combined networks and connections in the industry. We always find a way to get things done and capitalize on every opportunity.
Q: Why should clients work with you over other agents?
Brent & Marco: We’re straight shooters. We’re reliable. We’re honest and proactive, and have a fantastic reputation with other agents in the real estate community, which means other agents want to work with us. Our long-standing relationships with other notable agents within the community result in exclusive access to information that’s critical to buyer and seller needs - for example, information on other properties before they hit the market.
Exceeding Expectations is Our Standard
Watson Salari Group is a team of licensed agents and real estate marketing professionals that value integrity, discretion, visionary thinking, and hard work – all driven by a passion for their client’s success. They combine the power of OFFICIAL’s visibility, respect, and prowess with their extensive connections and influence in the area to deliver the most exemplary real estate advice. An elite team of professionals, Brent Watson and Marco Salari are deeply dedicated to ensuring their clients have the highest quality experience throughout their real estate journey.
