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"Clients really appreciate what you do for them after they understand what is involved. There is a general misconception that performing real estate sales is easy. It is not easy. Doing a superior job takes considerable effort and knowledge."
2501 N. Sepulveda Blvd 2nd Floor in Manhattan Beach Jack: | 310-546-7611 | jackgillespie.com Jim: | 310-466-1004 | jimvanzanten.com
South Bay Brokers co-owners Jack Gillespie and Jim Van Zanten, both of whom have more than three decades experience in the real estate field, specialize in residential and income property, including new construction and apartment investments, mainly in the beach cities: Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach and also Palos Verdes and Torrance. Jack graduated from Cal State University of Northridge and majored in comparative government and city planning. In the 38 years Jack has been involved in Real Estate, he has consistently been one of the top producing agents in the Beach Cities. He is married to Maureen, and their two daughters, Claire and Maggie, are real estate agents at South Bay Brokers. Jack enjoys frequenting the farmers market and riding his bicycle at the beach. Jim graduated from UCLA with a BA in economics and from the Anderson School of Business with an MBA specializing in real estate. He continues to maintain this high level of performance. He has sold more than 1,000 homes and has developed many single family homes, townhome projects and apartment projects. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Jean, and their son, Eric a student in recording arts at the LMU Film and TV School.
What would you like potential clients to know about you?
Jack: “I have a strong dedication to my clients and strong ethics regarding business.”
Jim: “I provide extraordinary service and attention to detail. All client concerns are carefully explored. With my background in economics and experience in development, I can provide added depth to the process.”
In what ways do you provide top-notch customer service?
Jack: “I am a full-service broker. I really take pride in taking care of all my clients’ needs during and after the transaction is completed.”
Jim: “I provide unlimited time to my clients—that is really the difference. With my assistant, we do the research for properties, prices, methods of constructions—until our clients are fully satisfied that they have made an intelligent purchase that serves their needs and will be problem-free after closing.”
How do you give back to your community?
Jack: “I am involved with S.P.A.R.E. animal rescue, and I am an MBEF member, which supports schools in Manhattan Beach, and a member of Commissions for Education, which supports all the education foundations.”
Jim: “For many years, my wife and I have been committed to working through the Manhattan Beach schools, the PTAs, the MBEF and Mira Costa Band Boosters, to name a few areas. We have held many positions of responsibility and tried to make things better for our son, and for the sons and daughters of our friends. It has been very rewarding—more so than I ever imagined. We have met many very fine individuals of similar mind and are fortunate to count these people among our friends today. We are also active with our church, the Journey of Faith.”
