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Selling points After production Today for seven years (and winning four Emmys!) Marc Victor is making a significant impact on the real estate market. Exclusive interview with Marc Victor Us Weekly, he dishes on what inspired him to take the leap — and where celebrities are currently flocking to in Los Angeles.
Victor, 51, used to be the head of the department. Today’s 9 a.m. hour with Al Roker, Savannah Guthrie, Hoda KochAnd Jenna Bush Hager, and was credited for creating many popular segments, including “Today‘s Professionals.” After he left the morning news show in 2012, he consulted with Barbara Corcoran — who had worked with him on a weekly real estate segment for Today — for advice on pursuing his dream in real estate.
“When I thought about leaving the television business and going into real estate, I contacted her and I said, ‘Barbara, what do you think?’” Victor tells Us of the Shark Tank star. “She’s been like a mentor and really helped me through this process.”
Victor quickly realized that his television experience gave him an advantage in his new job. “That breaking news mentality, I now apply that to real estate — I’m available 24/7,” he says. “When people are looking for a home, I’m on it. When I say I’m going to do something, I do it.”
Now, Victor is a top-tier realtor at The Agency — the global luxury real estate brokerage and lifestyle company founded by CEO Mauricio Umansky — where he specializes in assisting clients in entertainment, sports and tech. “I’m very impressed by Mauricio and the leadership team at The Agency and what they’ve created,” Victor says. “The sky’s the limit for the company as they’re expanding all over, both domestically and internationally.”
Victor represents Los Angeles and knows where celebrities like to call home. He says A-list stars prefer Montecito — the coveted coastal Santa Barbra town where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Ellen DeGeneres and more live — because it’s an idyllic retreat from Hollywood. “It’s just gorgeous,” he admits. “Some people just kind of want to get away, and that’s the getaway.”
Another enclave famous faces can’t get enough of? Calabasas, which Victor describes as “very neighborhood-y” with “a friendly community.” And yes, celebrities may be heading to the exclusive California town in droves — but it’s not just because the Kardashians put it on the map. “It’s a lot more private and the paparazzi aren’t running around,” he says. “It’s definitely great for a family.”
It doesn’t seem like Victor has any regrets about taking a chance on his new career. “I just love architecture, beautiful homes and working with clients,” he tells Use. “I’m happy I made that transition.”
He seems to have found the same tight-knit support system at his new company as in his old one. Today. “You felt like you were part of a family,” he says. “I never thought I would have that same kind of feeling, but The Agency is exactly like that.”
