Today we’d like to introduce you to Tim Durkovic
Hi Tim, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I was born and raised in Guatemala where I lived until I was 18. I left and came to the US for college, attending the Juilliard School in NYC and USC to complete undergraduate and graduate degrees in Piano Perfomance. As a concert pianist I still perform 25-35 concerts a year. I was a college music professor for 20 years until my husband, Celebrity Photographer and Interior Designer, Mark Liddell, and I sort of fell into “flipping” our home. We’d buy one, fix it up, live in it a couple years, and then sell it. I decided to get a Broker’s License to help save some money, but ended up enjoying it so much, that I quit my teaching job cold turkey to pursue luxury residential sales full-time ALONG with continuing my performance career. That lead me to growing a real estate team (currently 5 full-time agents) and ultimately to partnering with my current business partner, Greg Holcomb. Together we bring over 30 years of experience and over half a billion in sales to the table, as well as a footprint that cover all of the LA Metro area (even though we office in Pasadena). We were currently the No. 2 Small Team for all of Douglas Elliman in California.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Life is not smooth! Obviously there have been challenges along that way – but I have been so fortunate to have amazing people that have been brought into my life that have really helped me forge my path. I think one of the biggest struggles for me when I entered the Real Estate World was not having any business background – I didn’t even know what business plan was. So, being that I was coming from a world of education, I sought out a business coach early on in my career, and still have one to help me, not only plan out business stuff, but life goals as well! I cannot recommend more how important it is to have someone like that in your life!
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
The Holcomb Durkovic Group is a visionary real estate team serving homebuyers and sellers throughout the Los Angeles area. Founded by Greg Holcomb and Tim Durkovic, the team brings over 30 years combined experience, over $500 million in career sales volume, and an exclusive network of agents, designers, business managers and a clientele that spans the globe.
As trusted real estate advisors, The Holcomb Durkovic Group generates value for clients through honest, actionable guidance. Their expertise embraces both the form and function of real estate: Art, architecture and design. Captivating, editorial-style marketing. Strategic negotiations and market analysis. All combined in a comprehensive, concierge approach that puts the client’s needs and goals first.
A fourth-generation Angeleno and seventh-generation Californian, Greg Holcomb grew up exploring all of the neighborhoods, cultural landmarks, shops, restaurants and legendary locations that make Los Angeles such an incredible and unpredictable city. His encyclopedic knowledge of the area makes him a valuable resource for his clients. Greg has appeared in international publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, People Magazine, Elle Decor, and was named to Variety’s Showbiz Real Estate Elite for seven consecutive years.
Tim Durkovic is a perennial top-producing broker whose innovative style blends art, design and business in a superior approach that is greater than the sum of its parts. Born and raised in Guatemala City, Guatemala, Tim is fluent in both Spanish and English and holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in piano performance from Juilliard and USC. Tim has been the #1 agent in Elliman’s Pasadena office since 2018, and in 2019 and 2020 he was among the brokerage’s top 10 teams in California and top 2% nationwide. A frequent speaker for real estate events, Tim has been featured on the cover of Top Producer magazine, in REALTrends’ list of America’s Best Real Estate Professionals, and LA Business Journal’s “Who’s Brokering LA”.
We are known for bringing our creative backgrounds to the Real Estate World – the way we market property is done with an editorial slant – always trying to make everything look and feel as beautiful as possible. I think that is what I am most proud of, brand-wise. We really want to elevate the emotional reaction buyers and sellers have to the homes we represent. We work on bringing this approach to EVERY price point – whether it’s a 300K condo or a 30M mansion -our service, client support, white-glove approach is just part of who we are.
What matters most to you?
Integrity – I know it might sound trite, but in this business the lack of it is SO prevalent. We strive so hard to always do the right thing, even it it’s not the popular thing.
Pricing:
- Sellers sign a listing agreement
- Buyers sign a buyer representation agreement
- Buyer broker fees are no longer paid by seller, so buyer need to keep that in mind
- By law, sales fees, both on the listing and buyer side are negotiable
- As a brokerage, we are a full-service, and full-fee brokerage
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.TheHDGroup.com
- Instagram: @holcombdurkovic @timdurkovic
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HolcombDurkovic
- Youtube: @theHDGroup
