Graham is the former president and chief operating officer of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Greater Los Angeles Company and the past president of Previews NRT, the firm's Luxury Division. Currently, Betty Graham is representing buyers and sellers of luxury homes in the Los Angeles area. Additionally, she is a business coach for Tom Ferry International, specializing in real estate agents' growth of their luxury sales.
Graham has more than 40 years of experience in the real estate profession, beginning her notable career in 1976 as a top-producing agent in Malibu. After owning her own real estate firm, Coast and Canyon Realtors, she joined Jon Douglas Company in 1982, and was promoted to branch manager two years later. In 1990, Graham introduced Jon Douglas Company to San Francisco by opening and managing their Pacific Heights office, as well as serving as regional manager and vice president of Jon Douglas Company. Graham was appointed branch manager of Jon Douglas Company's Beverly Hills North office in 1993. Jon Douglas Company merged with NRT under the banner of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in 1997.
Well known for her superb leadership skills, Graham received the company's coveted Manager of the Year award in 1998 and again in 2002. Prior to accepting the position of president, Graham was overseeing more than 140 full-time agents at the Beverly Hills North office, which generated an annual sales volume of approximately $1.6 billion dollars.
Graham has been president of the Malibu Board of REALTORS; and has served on the board of directors of the Beverly Hills Board of REALTORS, as well as on numerous committees for the California Association of REALTORS. She has also served on the board of directors of the Combined Los Angeles Westside Multiple Listing Service (CLAW). Dedicated to her community as well as her vocation, Graham is an active member of the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce and was honored with the Chamber's Women of Achievement Award in 1999 and the President's Award in 2000.
A native of Alabama, Graham supports many community causes and charitable efforts including A Place Called Home. Graham currently resides in Los Angeles, California.
To describe Betty in one word, capable! Capable of gaining your respect in just a short few moments. Capable of communicating to large crowds and yet capturing your individual attention. Capable of navigating through not only the demands of a large global corporation but also delicate negotiations with highly experienced independent contractors and their clients. Best of all she does it with grace and a ...
I had the honor and pleasure to work with Betty as her Sr. V.P. at Coldwell Banker and to put it simply, She is the Best of the Best. She finds the best in people and she brings out their best. She is a giver, not a taker. Her magnetic personality brings her an enormous fan club. She managed the #1 real estate office in the World. Need I say more.
Betty Graham is perfect for her job!! She is a very smart, organized lady who knows the workings of all things high end. Her experience with both top producing agents and high end clients is invaluable. Her marketing know how is steeped in personal experience and she brings a sense of elegance in everything she does.
Well known for her superb leadership skills, Graham received the company's coveted Manager of the Year award in 1998 and again in 2002. Prior to accepting the position of president, Graham was overseeing more than 140 full-time agents at the Beverly Hills North office.
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