Top Agent Mary Beth Woods serves clients across Los Angeles’ Westside and Malibu areas. Under the banner of Coldwell Banker, she works in conjunction with her daughter and broker, Darby.

After moving cross-country with her husband, Mary Beth Woods was in search for her next professional challenge. She’d left behind a career in social work, but soon fell in love with the process of home-hunting. “I knew I loved houses and working with families,” she remembers. Naturally, she earned her license. Now, more than forty years later, Mary Beth has built a long legacy defined by a proven track record, and professionalism with a personal touch.

Today, Mary Beth serves clients across Los Angeles’ Westside and Malibu areas. Under the banner of Coldwell Banker, she works in conjunction with her daughter and broker, Darby, and an assistant. Over the course of her career, Mary Beth has driven a significant contingent of her business through repeat and referral clientele who trust her experience, knowledge, and local insight.

“Clients know that I really care about them and achieving the best results,” she says. “I’m willing to do whatever it takes to get them there. Until we find the right fit, we’ll work at it together.” Likewise, Mary Beth prioritizes educating her clients, equipping them with all the information and resources they need to make astute decisions. “An educated buyer is a better buyer,” she says. In fact,
Mary Beth’s colleagues and past clients praise her tact, communication skills, and ability to streamline the transactional process throughout, which is for a smooth, open, and communicative transaction.”

When listing properties, Mary Beth focuses on curating presentations before launching exposure campaigns. “A picture is worth a thousand words,” she says, “and we need to maximize a buyer’s attention. The best way to do that is to be visually strong from the beginning.” She uses drone photography and videos to enhance social media campaigns. Then, optimal visibility is achieved across social media and the leading online listing platforms.

All told, Mary’s high-end marketing is very customized for each property, for all involved. “It’s been a privilege working with Mary Beth for over twenty-five years,” said one vendor. “Mary Beth has always provided us with information in the beginning of the transaction, as well as throughout, which is for a smooth, open, and communicative transaction.”

When listing properties, Mary Beth focuses on curating  presentations before launching exposure campaigns. “A picture is worth a thousand words,” she says, “and we need to maximize a buyer’s  attention. The best way to do that is to be visually strong from the beginning.” She uses drone photography and videos to enhance social media campaigns. Then, optimal visibility is achieved across social media and the leading online listing platforms. All told, Mary’s high-end marketing is very customized for each property, and all listings benefit from word-of-mouth
buzz amongst her broad professional circle. “I keep the big picture in mind every step of the way,” Mary Beth says, “from the sale, to inspection, to closing—I’m conscious of every detail.”

Beyond the office, Mary Beth has given back to various organizations, including Habitat for Humanity, City of Angels Hospice Care, Sisters of Social Service, and Regis House. She has also contributed pro bono work to many of these organizations, in addition to contributing to various Jesuit school boards across the city. In her free hours, she most enjoys time spent with her extended family and loved ones, especially her grandchildren. In the summer, Mary Beth’s family often gathers at their summer place, where she also enjoys hiking and reading.

Going forward, Mary Beth intends to exceed her clients’ expectations and help them achieve all their real estate goals. Now, with more than four decades of experience, Mary Beth Woods considers what she enjoys most about her extensive career. “I love working with clients to accomplish a goal,” she says. “There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing everyone happy after a job well done.”