Liz was born and raised on the East Coast, mainly in the small sailing town of Marblehead, Massachusetts. Liz graduated from University of Colorado, Boulder, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. She has always been drawn to the ocean and discovered Manhattan Beach after her husband’s career brought them to Los Angeles upon graduation. ​ Prior to real estate, Liz was an executive in healthcare diagnostics, primarily for the pathology and oncology markets. As the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for a global multibillion dollar pharmaceutical company, Liz hired, led and coached sales and marketing teams covering North America. Prior to, Liz held various sales leadership positions for leading publicly traded as well as notable private equity-funded healthcare companies, where she was fortunate to receive world-class training in executive management, win-win sales approach and deal negotiation. Following a 14-year term, Liz left her management position to spend more time with her family and to ultimately pursue her real estate ambitions. ​ Liz has been licensed in residential real estate since 2016. She was ranked in the top 13% of her brokerage in 2018 and earned Top Producer status twice. She was nominated by Vista Sotheby's International Realty for the California Association of Realtors 2018 Rising Star Award for her performance. Liz earned the Palos Verdes Peninsula Specialist designation from the PVP Association of Realtors in May, 2018. Liz has been surrounded by the world of real estate investments her entire life. Liz’s mother, father and grandfather were licensed real estate professionals. In addition, her parents share expertise in high-end custom home design, renovation and remodeling, including to date more than 20 primary residences. Liz is known for being approachable, honest and a relentless agent for her clients’ interests. Her clients are always impressed with her responsiveness, work ethic, negotiating savvy and detail orientation. Liz works in Manhattan Beach, California. Her market specialization and geographic focus spans throughout the South Bay area, which includes; Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Hawthorne, Palos Verdes Estates, Playa Del Rey and El Segundo. ​ ​ “The purchase or sale of a home is an intensely personal experience. I take the journey with my clients, tailoring my service to their needs and desires, while providing the highest level of professional integrity and discretion. ​ Sotheby’s International Realty allows me to offer my clients an unparalleled level of marketing and exclusive access to off-market opportunities, providing a distinct advantage in our highly competitive local market.” ​ -Liz Gallucci Bird