Celebrity real estate agent Jason Oppenheim is offering his services to help those displaced by the deadly fires in Los Angeles.
On Thursday, January 9, Oppenheim, 47, posted a video on Instagram announcing that his real estate brokerage, The Oppenheim Group, will offer free assistance to Los Angeles residents whose homes have been destroyed by the ongoing wildfires.
“I woke up this morning with many friends and clients reaching out to me because they lost their homes in the last few days and now need help finding a place to live; their families were displaced. As estate agents, we obviously have an obligation to help them find a place even when it’s going to be tough, with thousands of people looking for places and not nearly as many houses available,” he said.
The Selling Sunset star continued: “But the Oppenheim Group offers to represent anyone for free or we’ll refund all commissions paid if you’ve lost your home and are now displaced. We will help you find a place or do our best to help you find a place to rent.”
“Real estate agents need to come together and work hard for the community,” the TV personality noted. “This is our time to fight back, so reach out to us.”
Polly Brindle and Jason Oppenheim in May 2024.
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Several of Oppenheim’s associates and brokers commented on his video, also offering support.
Los Angeles agents Davina Potratz and Mary Bonnet commented: “Yes, ready to serve 🙏💯❤️” and “❤️❤️❤️❤️” respectively.
Orange County agents also offered their help. “We’re ready to help down in OC! ❤️,” wrote Polly Brindle. “Love this 👏❤️,” added Alexandra Jarvis.
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Along with the displaced Oppenheim Group, Mauricio Umansky’s real estate company, The Agency, is working to find solutions for those in need, according to Housing Wire.
In an Instagram Story on Thursday, Jan. 9, Umansky said his office had an emergency meeting to learn how to advise and communicate with clients and agents and “try to find accommodations.” He noted that he is talking to developers and lenders to “figure out” whether their properties will be available for short-term rentals for clients in need.
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Mauricio Umansky in March 2023.
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Two real estate firms are offering to help after thousands of properties were damaged in what is already the most destructive firestorm in the city’s history.
Numerous wildfires are raging across Los Angeles County, including the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades and Malibu areas and the Eaton Fire in Pasadena and Altadena. At the time of publication, both the Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire are 0% contained.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna says the death toll from the Los Angeles wildfires is currently unknown, despite previous reports. At a press briefing on Thursday, January 9, Luna said he was “not satisfied” with the preliminary information he had received, but noted that people were “doing their best” amid difficult conditions.
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