With a name like Carol Bird, it is no wonder she has soared to new heights in the real estate business. One of the leading experts in high-end Malibu real estate, Carol has built her career on her unwavering commitment to providing the ultimate in personalized service, earning impressive accolades including:  a place in her former company's Society of Excellence, their highest honor; and rankings in the company's Top One Percent of their more than 126,000 agents nationwide and the Top 100 agents in Southern California.

Now as a member of the esteemed Westside Estate Agency (WEA), Carol has the prestige of the Westside' premier upscale real estate firm behind her.

"I came to Westside Estate Agency when they opened their new office in Malibu," said Carol of the company that handles the lion's share of the Westside's upper-end real estate business.  "This company is decidedly different.  I am used to working with many executives, entertainment professionals,  CEOs, and developers - the type of clientele who count on you to be as efficient and professional as they are in their particular business. WEA offers another level of real estate service for the most discerning clients and with the highest level of financial dealings.  It is a perfect fit for me."

"WEA offers the kind of environment that really suits me," she said. "My colleagues, my clients, and I share many of the same interests, such as international money markets. It's just exciting to be around people who are stimulating, who bring new ideas to the table, and who encourage a deeper level of service with a focus on reason and reflection."

For Carol, that service is concentrated on finding her clients the right house or the right buyer for their house, as well as superb strategic marketing, excellent communication skills and follow-through, and a careful attention to the legal and financial intricacies of her transactions - aspects she can ably manage thanks to her vast experience and impressive educational background.  Her Bachelor of Science in Statistics from Stanford and Masters in Business Administration from UCLA helped build the foundation that paved the way for Carol's continued success over the years, and are integral to her thriving collaborations with colleagues and clients.

"I have clients who are lawyers who call me for the paperwork  that will save a deal," she said.  "I have clients who are very high powered who ask me to analyze the financial details of a house or the legal aspects or tax ramifications of a deal for them. I really appreciate that they trust me and consider me a part of their team."

That trust is built from the very beginning of a transaction, and maintained long after it is over, yielding a great many satisfied clients.

"Over the last 25 years, I have bought and sold houses with many of the top real estate agents in New York and California," said Stephen M. Brown. "But not until I handed one of my properties (and now all of them!) to Carol Bird, was I ever before wrapped in such a reassuringly efficient 'cocoon of capability'.  At a time when so many allegedly 'top' real estate agents (especially in Los Angeles) are little more than charm and chatter, it is a pleasure to find one who not only has the charm (and the chatter) but also a head for details and the uncanny knack of always being able to locate the right buyer - at the best price - in the shortest time."

Added J. Crawford: "Carol Bird is an extraordinary realtor. Aside from being enthusiastic, empathetic, and energetic, she is extremely focused and determined to see that every detail is accomplished thoroughly and quickly. She also has terrific business acumen and can handle the most complex transactions with imagination and creativity. She really goes the extra distance for her clients."

Carol's willingness to go above and beyond and her track record of exceeding expectations applies to every type of client; in addition to the well-known celebrities, the high-powered executives, and the company CEOs, Carol also represents a number of equestrian clients - a nod to one of her hobbies.

"I work with a lot of horse properties, which is great because I compete jumping horses," said Carol, who also takes dance lessons in tango and salsa  and dances the west coast swing socially.  "That is one of my passions."