About Emma Swartz

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Meet Emma

Emma is our lovable pit-lab mix and the unofficial mascot of True North CRE’s multifamily investment sales team. With a natural instinct for sniffing out value-add opportunities, Emma has a keen eye (and nose) for properties with upside potential. Whether it’s identifying underperforming “doghouse” assets or chasing down leads faster than a squirrel, she’s always focused on maximizing returns.

Known for her warm welcomes and strong “curb appeal,” Emma excels at building relationships—because in her book, every good deal starts with trust (and maybe a few treats). She’s equally comfortable touring 4-plexes or 40-unit buildings, though she insists on a thorough “sniff inspection” before giving her paw of approval.

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True North CRE Agents & Team: FAQs

True North CRE’s team advises buyers and sellers of multifamily assets across Southern California. Our advisors bring a principal’s perspective and a proven record of transactions, helping clients navigate acquisitions, dispositions, and development site sales with clarity and confidence.

We focus on Southern California, with concentration across the Los Angeles metropolitan area, including West Los Angeles, Hollywood, Metro Los Angeles, and the San Fernando Valley. Explore neighborhoods on our Los Angeles Areas

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The team brings 20+ years of investment sales brokerage experience and 14 years as active principals in acquisitions, dispositions, asset management, and development. This dual lens informs strategy and execution.

Our track record includes $451M total sales, 1,564 units, and 92 transactions across Southern California. These figures reflect depth of deal flow and market reach.

We anticipate hurdles from both buyer and seller sides, then structure solutions that move deals forward with transparency and speed. This approach is grounded in hands-on principal experience.

Use our Property Search to view active multifamily listings across Los Angeles, or visit Current Listings for featured opportunities curated by the team.

Browse our Past Sales to see closed multifamily transactions across competitive Los Angeles submarkets. It is a helpful reference for pricing, unit counts, and market performance.

Expect responsive, transparent communication.” Our values emphasize honesty, integrity, and complete visibility throughout each step of the transaction.

Request a confidential assessment through our Property Valuation page. You will get guidance informed by current comps and market conditions in your submarket.

Reach out via Contact Us or connect through the quick links on our site to schedule a consultation. We make initial discovery simple and timely.

Work With True North CRE

We take the time to get to know our clients on a personal level, building lasting trusting relationships that are essential to a successful transaction. Having worked on the principal side of the business we understand both sides of the transaction and can overcome any hurdle that may come up during a deal.  Our goal is to provide an enjoyable experience that leads to a successful outcome for all involved.  We'd love to get to know you; open up a discussion and see what transpires.

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