Meet the Hoffman Murphy Team
Marie Hoffman Owner - Marie Hoffman is ranked in the top 1% of Realtors in the Country. Licensed in 1989, Marie joined Keller Williams Beach Cities in 2004 after 14 years at RE/MAX, for a total of 21 years in Real Estate. She is a Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer Representative and Graduate of The Real Estate Institute. Marie became partners with her great friend and business partner Susan Murphy in 2005. Marie is a professional and takes pride and care in the service she provides to her clients.She specializes in pricing and staging homes to get the highest possible price for Hoffman Murphy Team clients. She also loves to help the Hoffman Murphy Team Buyers fined their perfect home. Her goal is to create relationships that last alifetime, looking at the clients highest and best interest, always! On a personal note, Marie and her husband Dwain Roque have been Jazzercise instructors for over 23 years in Hermosa and Redondo Beach and live with 6 children who eat off the floor! Her hobbies include a passion for the environment, home decor, gardening, teaching children, surfing and reading.
Susan Murphy Owner - Susan Murphy is ranked in the top 1% of Realtors in the Country . Sue has been licensed since 1988 and began her career at RE/MAX and after 15 years decided to make her move to Keller Williams for total of 22 years as a Real Estate professional. Sue is a Certified Residential Specialist and counts over 900 combined sales with her partner Marie. Sue is a seasoned professional and a tough negotiator who makes sure that her clients get top dollar for their homes with the least amount of hassle. She is extremly great at follow up and goes out of her way to understand the facts and feelings of The Hoffman Murphy Team Sellers and Buyers. While Sue is not working on Real Estate, she is very active in the Redondo Beach Historical Society, loves to garden and will travel around the world on a moments notice! She is very proud of her two grown children Erin and Patrick and enjoys cooking and entertaining in her 1909 Craftsman Home.
Tom Royds - Buyer Team Leader - Tom Royds brings the philosophies that allowed him to achieve a high level athletic success to all aspects of his real estate career. With 23+ years experience as a professional real estate agent and Business Coach, Tom is an unbelievable asset as Manager of the Sales Team. In addition to providing guidance, motivation, accountability and professional support to the HMT buyer’s specialists, he also handles our special HMT buyers with exemplary service. Tom believes the ‘Team’ approach to the Client and Realtor relationship is the most vital aspect of any winning transaction. Together, as a team, he and his clients focus and commit to their goals, creating a “win/win” relationship that ultimately produces success in meeting our buyers’ objectives. As a former professional baseball player, subsequently having earned a PGA card (Professional Golfing Association of America), Tom firmly believes absolute success is embedded in working harder and committing completely in the professional representation of his clients. Tom is consistently ranked in the Top 1% of Realtors in the Nation, and his clients agree his charismatic personality plays an undeniable role in his success. 
Daryn Smith - Buyer Specialist - Daryn Smith cares about her clients and treats them like family. Daryn has a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Welfare and a Post Graduate Certification in Management. She worked for the State of California for over 27 years as a counselor, and then as a Manager for the State of California helping people with disabilities achieve education and employment. She has been a licensed Real Estate Specialist for over 5 years, and prides herself on her knowledge of the local real estate market, finding homes for over 85 happy customers. Daryn is known for her tough negotiation skills, but in a manner as sweet as molasses--the velvet glove. She protects and works for her clients’ best interests—always. In today’s fast-paced, high-pressure market, Daryn provides the critical knowledge and know-how to ensure your offer is the winning offer! There are no silver Medals in real estate, and Daryn gets you gold. Daryn vows to keep her clients involved and informed through the entire purchase process, and works to gain your trust by providing endless support. You are in “good hands” with The Hoffman Murphy Team’s buyer specialist Daryn Smith..
Danielle Glew - Listing & Marketing Manager - Danielle is a licensed real estate agent with 3+ years experience in residential sales and a B.A. Degree in Communication from University of Southern California. Danielle handles all of our Pre-Marketing preparation for your home. Once you make the decision to sell your home with our Team, Danielle will become your main point of contact over the first couple of weeks. From coordinating Contractors, preparing online & print marketing & providing you with market updates, she is here to guide you through the process of preparing your home for sale. Once we open escrow, she will additionally aid in the repair request negotiations. Danielle also contributes to new business generation & team goal accountability.
Carol Burke - Transaction Coordianator - Carol has been an interval part of the Hoffman Murphy Team since Sue and Marie first joined forces. She acts as our Team Office Manager and file Transaction Coordinator. When we accept an offer and open escrow your file is placed into her very capable hands. Carol will orchestrate the sale of your home from point of signature through close. She will walk you through the process of your transaction, from explaining the necessary paperwork to sign, scheduling your inspection and appraisal dates, and most importantly holds the lender, escrow and title representatives accountable for a smooth and timely close. Carol is there to support you, and answer any questions you may have every step of the way—until move-out day.
Our Team Promise: To Sell Your Home as efficiently as possible, at the Highest Price possible, with the least amount of Hassle for our clients.
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