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Ricky Alvarado
Director of Marketing and Operations, Nest Seekers International · Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
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Director of Marketing and Operations, Nest Seekers International · Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
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My professional journey kicked off in real estate back in 2008, right in the heart of the financial crisis. As a licensed real estate agent, I was thrown into the deep end, but I quickly learned to swim. Amid the market’s chaos, I discovered the power of visual storytelling: I started using graphic design to make my listings stand out, creating marketing materials that didn’t just sell properties but told a story about them. It wasn’t just a side skill; it was the beginning of something bigger.
Diving deeper into graphic design, I soon found myself fully immersed in the creative arts. My real estate background gave me a unique perspective. I wasn’t just designing for beauty but for effectiveness. I worked on projects from branding to digital media, always with an eye on how design could influence decisions, much like how I approached selling homes.
After years of playing with pixels and palettes, I felt a pull toward another passion: fitness. That led me to create “Foreseeing Primate,” a venture that was about more than fitness; it was about transforming lives. In my classes I brought the same energy and community spirit I had nurtured in real estate and design, combining physical exercise with motivation and personal development and turning fitness into a journey of self-discovery.
Now I’ve returned to real estate stronger and more seasoned than ever. At Nest Seekers International in Los Angeles, I serve as both a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson and Director of Marketing and Operations for the Beverly Hills office. In this dual role I’ve spent recent years deep in the day-to-day of luxury real estate: shaping marketing strategy, overseeing operations, and guiding how high-end properties are positioned and sold across Beverly Hills and the surrounding markets. It has given me hands-on experience with every stage of a transaction, from listing presentation and visual storytelling to client advisory and deal management.
My journey through real estate, graphic design, and fitness has been one of continuous learning and adaptation. Each phase has enriched my approach, making me not just an agent but a storyteller, a motivator, and an innovator in how I envision and sell the dream of home.
Listings
For SaleInternational, Cisnes, CHILE
$7,000,000
For SaleLos Angeles, Los Angeles
$2,495,000
For SaleInternational, Frutillar, CHILE
$1,800,000
8 bd · 8 ba · 670 m²
For SaleSpain, Costa Brava, Caldes de Malavella, SPAIN
€1,250,000 ($1,474,600)
3 bd · 2 ba · 116 m²
For SaleVeneto, Valvasone Arzene, ITALY
€1,250,000 ($1,474,600)
15 bd · 10 ba · 1150 m²
For SaleInternational, CHILE
$1,100,000
For SaleMexico, Riviera Maya, Tulum, MEXICO
$699,000
4 bd · 5½ ba · 2734 sq ft
For SaleMexico, Riviera Maya, Tulum, MEXICO
$630,000
3 bd · 3 ba
For SaleMexico, Riviera Maya, Tulum, MEXICO
$600,000
3 bd · 3 ba · 2874 sq ft
For SaleMexico, Riviera Maya, Tulum, MEXICO
$465,000
2 bd · 2 ba · 182 m²
For SaleLos Angeles, Bel Air, Los Angeles
$299,000
For SaleMexico, Riviera Maya, Tulum, MEXICO
$276,500
1 bd · 1 ba · 86 m²
For SaleMexico, Riviera Maya, Tulum, MEXICO
$170,600
1 bd · 1 ba · 46 m²
For SaleUnited States, Borrego Springs
$30,000
For LeaseLos Angeles, Hollywood Hills East, Los Angeles
$12,490
3 bd · 3½ ba · 4352 sq ftPortfolio
SoldMalibu, CA 90265
$1,900,000
3 bd · 2½ ba · 1,628 sq ftRepresented buyer
LeasedLos Angeles, CA 90036
$5,000/mo
3 bd · 2 baRepresented tenant
SoldWoodland Hills, CA 91367
$1,090,000
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,660 sq ftRepresented seller
LeasedMarina Del Rey, CA 90292
$9,250/mo
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,090 sq ftRepresented landlord & tenant
Leased 3x (2023–2026)
LeasedLos Angeles, CA 90046
$5,100/mo
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,368 sq ftRepresented landlord & tenant
LeasedRedondo Beach, CA 90277
$5,850/mo
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,184 sq ftRepresented landlord
LeasedRedondo Beach, CA 90277
$7,000/mo
1 bd · 1 ba · 741 sq ftRepresented landlord
SoldVista, CA 92084
$515,000
Represented seller & buyer
LeasedBurbank, CA 91505
$4,500/mo
2 bd · 2½ ba · 1,508 sq ftRepresented tenant
SoldBeverly Hills, CA 90210
$760,000
Represented seller
LeasedBeverly Hills, CA 90210
$14,000/mo
1 bd · 1½ ba · 1,055 sq ftRepresented landlord
LeasedLos Angeles, Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills
$16,950
1 bd · 2 ba · 1055 sq ft
LeasedLos Angeles, Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills
$19,375
2 bd · 2½ ba · 1585 sq ft
LeasedLos Angeles, Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills
$17,050
2 bd · 2½ ba · 1585 sq ft
LeasedLos Angeles, Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills
$24,180
2 bd · 2½ ba · 1585 sq ft
SoldLos Angeles, Los Angeles
$99,000
SoldMexico, Riviera Maya, MEXICO
$376,000
2 bd · 2½ ba · 1249 sq ft
LeasedLos Angeles, Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills
$6,800
2 bd · 1½ ba · 1287 sq ftPrices marked “Closing price” come from MLS closed-transaction records; “Last list price” is the last list price published on nestseekers.com. Lease prices are monthly rent.
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