About Scott and Giusy Brown

Our Client-First Philosophy

There are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent real estate professional - integrity, in-depth community and market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills and a high-quality professional network, all of which are hallmarks of how we work.

That said, in our experience as Pasadena real estate professionals, we've also found that providing the very best service is essentially about putting our clients first. This means keeping ourselves accessible, being good listeners as well as good communicators, and responding quickly to your needs.

This "client first" philosophy has always been our approach and it requires us to continually improve our skills and ways of doing business. In addition, we've found that the latest technologies are enabling us to do everything we've always done, only much more quickly and efficiently. They've also helped us to extend the range of services we provide to our clients.

So when you decide that you'd like to buy or sell a home in the Pasadena areas, please contact us.

 

  • Scott and Giusy are licensed Broker Associates and notary publics.
  • Scott has been selling real estate in the San Gabriel Valley for the last 20 years.
  • Together, they bring years of marketing experience.
  • They consistently rank among the top producing agents for the Pasadena office.
  • Scott holds the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Physiological Psychology from U.C. Santa Barbara.
  • Giusy holds the Master Degree in Business Administration, concentration in International Business & Marketing. She is a member of the Golden Key National Honor Society and of the Honorary Marketing Society, Mu Kappa Tau.
  • She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Option Finance and graduated with high honors, Magna Cum Laude.
  • Scott has served as Director for the Pasadena-Foothill Association of Realtors.
  • Scott has served as member of the Sotheby's International Realty Associate Council for the Pasadena office.
  • Scott earned the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) Designation by the Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council of the National Association of Realtors & the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation by the Council of Residential Specialists
  • Member of the Board of Realtors Political Action Committee
  • Member of Pasadena-Foothill Association of Realtors Strategic Planning Committee
  • Members of the National Association of Realtors
  • Members of the California Association of Realtors
  • Members of the Pasadena-Foothill Association of Realtors
  • Members of National Notary Association


    Scott Brown, B.S., ABR, CRS
    Broker Associate

  • BACKGROUND SUMMARY

    Successfully selling and managing a large real estate portfolio. Early on in his career he managed a real estate office which gave him a through understanding of what it truly takes to be successful in this business. 

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    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY – DBL REALTORS – Pasadena, CA

    BROKER ASSOCIATE & NOTARY PUBLIC

    Self-employed: Scott and Giusy together bring years of Marketing experience in selling real estate in the San Gabriel Valley for the last 20 years. More than 95% of their business is repeat or referral business and they successfully close nearly 100% of their open escrows.

    They understand they are in the business of handling people’s biggest investment and they treat it that way! They have adopted this thinking as their motto and tagline as they strongly believe in it.

    • Consistently ranked among the top producing agents for the Pasadena office.
    • Ranked as high as 68 in the nation amongst all companies owned and operated under NRT which operates more than 46,000 sales associates and 760 offices. NRT is the real estate industry leader posting more than $107 billion in 2009 and $132 billion in 2008 in closed sales volume.
    • Has served as Director for the Pasadena-Foothill Association of Realtors.
    • Has served as member of the Sotheby's International Realty Associate Council for the Pasadena office.
    • Earned the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) Designation by the Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council of the National Association of Realtors & the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation by the Council of Residential Specialists
    • Member of the Board of Realtors Political Action Committee
    • Member of Pasadena-Foothill Association of Realtors Strategic Planning Committee
    • Members of the National Association of Realtors
    • Members of the California Association of Realtors
    • Members of the Pasadena-Foothill Association of Realtors
    • Members of National Notary Association

    Professional Model/Actor 1986 - 1989

  • Lived in Italy, France, Greece and Japan

    University of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara (1983 - 1985)

  • Researcher/Teaching Assistant - Employed by the University to research obesity, brown fat and hypothalamus

    EDUCATION

    · University Of Santa Barbara

    Bachelor of Science degree in Physiological Phsychology  (Graduated in 1984)

    · Brockport State University

    Played Ice Hockey   (1978 - 1980)



    TECHNICAL SKILLS

    Poficient in a wide range of computer programs most notably real estate specific applications and Microsoft Office Suite.  

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    PERSONAL

    Outside interests include health and exercise. Scott has been featured in several workout videos over the years. Most recently in a set of 10 DVDs selling as an infomercial product called Peak Fit Challenge. Loves dogs and has adopted a few from the Pasadena Humane Society. Currently is the proud owner of Diva, a lovely Jack Russell Terrier. Scott has played ice hockey since the age of 9. He also played in college, Brockport State University, NY.

    Giusy Mele-Brown, MBA

    Broker Associate

     

    BACKGROUND SUMMARY

    Senior corporate manager with over 12 years of corporate experience successfully managing database marketing and direct marketing functions within banking, technology and real estate industries. Successfully selling and managing a large real estate portfolio since 2001. Over 3 years management experience in planning, opening and running a successful health club in Pasadena. Experienced in the areas of database marketing, direct marketing, emarketing, program analysis, staff management, financial functions and the art of selling.

     

    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

    SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY / DBL REALTORS – Pasadena, CA - present

  • BROKER ASSOCIATE & NOTARY PUBLIC

    Self-employed: Joined husband, Scott Brown, and doubled real estate production within the first year of operation together. Together they bring years of Marketing experience in selling real estate in the San Gabriel Valley. More than 95% of their business is repeat or referral business and they successfully close nearly 100% of their open escrows.

    They understand this is people’s biggest investment and they treat it that way! They have adopted this thinking as their motto and tagline as they strongly believe in it.

    • Consistently ranked among the top producing agents for the Pasadena office.
    • Ranked as high as 68 in the nation amongst all companies owned and operated under NRT which operates more than 46,000 sales associates and 760 offices. NRT is the real estate industry leader posting more than $107 billion in 2009 and $132 billion in 2008 in closed sales volume.
    • Members of the National Association of Realtors
    • Members of the California Association of Realtors
    • Members of the Pasadena-Foothill Association of Realtors
    • Members of National Notary Association

    Senior Corporate Officer 

    Responsible for customer and prospect marketing databases. Overall responsibilities ranged from selecting and implementing Marketing Information System, purchase of marketing lists, segmentation of customer base based on demographic and profitability factors, predictive modeling to be applied in all marketing campaigns that aimed at customer retention, cross-selling and new customer acquisition. Scope expanded to all business-to-business marketing campaigns and staff management.

    Employed by & titles:

    • PROPERTYFIRST.COM, Alhambra, CA, Corporate Headquarters (SENIOR MANAGER DATABASE MARKETING & DIRECT MARKETING)
    • CITY NATIONAL BANK, Beverly Hills, CA, Corporate Headquarters (VICE PRESIDENT - MARKETING DATABASE MANAGER)
    • PODLEY CAUGHEY & DOAN, REALTORS, Pasadena, CA  (MARKETING DIRECTOR)
    • HOME SAVINGS OF AMERICA, Irwindale, CA, Corporate Headquarters (ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT - SENIOR MARKETING DATABASE ANALYST)

    EDUCATION

    • California State University of Los Angeles:
    • Master of Business Administration option International Business – Graduated top of her class in 2006
    • Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration option Finance – Graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2002
    • Received special recognition as honor student in the Department of Finance and Law
    • Received Special recognition in Graduate Studies based on superior scholastic achievement
    • Member of the Golden Key National Honor Society
    • Member of the Honorary Marketing Society, Mu Kappa Tau.

     

    TECHNICAL SKILLS

    Extremely proficient in a wide range of computer programs: Extensive database knowledge, Microsoft Office Suite, PageMaker, Microsoft Publisher, Adobe Photo Shop, Front Page. Additional computer courses: Novell NetWare System Manager, Systemation Fast Start (Systems Analysis), Installing and Managing your Local Area Network, Attention grabbing Graphic Design. Designed and managed online websites.

     

    PERSONAL

    Italian national with U.S. citizenship. Outside interests include health and exercise. Giusy has been featured in several workout videos over the years. Most recently in a set of 10 DVDs selling as an infomercial product called Peak Fit Challenge. Loves dogs and has adopted a few from the Pasadena Humane Society. Currently is the proud owner of Diva, a lovely Jack Russell Terrier.