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Luxury Real Estate in Palos Verdes & the South Bay • Husband, Dad & Strategic Negotiator • Sotheby’s | Watts Engle & Associates

10/29/2026

First impressions matter. Especially in real estate.

Buyers aren't just purchasing square footage, they're imagining a lifestyle. And thoughtful staging helps them envision what life could look like in a home.

The right furnishings, scale, textures, and finishing touches can completely transform how a property is perceived, helping buyers appreciate its potential, understand how spaces function, and form an emotional connection.

And that emotional connection is powerful when it comes time to make an offer.

We believe that how a home is presented directly influences how its value is perceived. That's why we invest so much thought and intention into preparing our listings for the market.

Because when you're selling one of your most valuable assets, presentation isn't an afterthought. It's part of the strategy.

10/28/2026

JUST LISTED FOR LEASE | Malaga Cove, Palos Verdes Estates 🌿

Tucked among towering trees in one of Palos Verdes Estates' most charming neighborhoods, 2704 Via Campesina offers spacious living, beautiful architectural details, and a peaceful setting just moments from Malaga Cove Plaza.

With soaring wood-beamed ceilings, multiple fireplaces, a remodeled kitchen and primary suite, and an expansive balcony overlooking lush greenery, this home offers a wonderful blend of character, comfort, and convenience.

📍 2704 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates
3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms
$11,000 / month
Oversized Garage | Scenic Balcony | Updated Interiors

Enjoy the best of the Palos Verdes lifestyle with charming cafés, shops, restaurants, and coastal beauty just minutes away.

Contact us for lease details or to schedule a private showing!

Matthew Engle | Vista Sotheby's International Realty
DRE #02136845

10/26/2026

The competitive edge homeowners have when working with us...

Selling a home well requires a lot more than simply "putting it on the market."

It requires knowing what to change before you list and what not to waste money on. How to prepare and present the home so buyers connect with it. How to position it in the market, create demand, negotiate from a position of strength, and keep a complicated transaction moving all the way to closing.

That’s where the two of us bring very different strengths to the table.

Tara oversees the preparation, design, staging, positioning, and marketing that shape how a property is experienced from the moment a buyer first sees it.

Matthew brings the pricing strategy, buyer psychology, negotiation, and deal-making that turn that attention into the strongest possible outcome.

Different skill sets. One strategy.

That’s the competitive edge our sellers have when they work with us.

10/23/2026

Some of the most exceptional real estate opportunities aren't available on the open market.

This waterfront property on Davenport Island in Huntington Beach offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a coveted waterfront setting.

One of the advantages of working with Watts Engle & Associates and Sotheby's International Realty is access to Private Exclusive listings that you will not discover through a traditional home search.

Contact us for additional details and a private introduction to this opportunity.

Matthew Engle | Vista Sotheby's International Realty
DRE #02136845

10/23/2026

After more than 40 years of serving the Palos Verdes and South Bay communities, Steve and Ceci Watts are officially retiring at the end of this year!

We're creating a keepsake book filled with letters, memories, stories, and well wishes from the clients, colleagues, friends, and industry professionals whose lives they've touched along the way.

If you've had the pleasure of knowing, working with, or being represented by Steve and Ceci over the years, we'd love for you to be part of it!

Whether it's a favorite memory, a heartfelt thank you, a story about the impact they've had on your life, or simply a few words of encouragement as they begin this next chapter, we'd be honored to include your message.

Our hope is to give them something they'll treasure forever: a beautiful reminder of the relationships they've built and the difference they've made.

Please send your message by Friday, November 20!

You can DM us here or text your message to me at 310-804-4026.

10/15/2026

“You were the pastor!”

Those were the words Larry Kendall greeted me with when I saw him at the Sotheby’s Global Networking Event last week, and I have to say, it made my day.

Larry is the author of Ninja Selling, a book that has profoundly influenced the way I approach real estate and, more importantly, the way I serve my clients.

I’ve had the privilege of hearing Larry speak several times over the years, and each time I’ve made a point of introducing myself and thanking him for the wisdom he’s shared. During our last conversation, I told him a little about my background as a pastor, and we connected over our shared faith.

So when he recognized me this time, I was genuinely touched.

It’s a pretty special thing to meet someone whose work has helped shape the way you think and do business. It’s even more special when they remember you.

Grateful for Larry, his generosity, and the lasting influence of his teachings!

10/15/2026

Grateful to be recognized as a September Top Producer at Vista Sotheby’s International Realty! Every transaction represents people who have entrusted us with one of life's biggest decisions, and that is a privilege we never take lightly. Thank you to our incredible clients, friends, and community for your continued trust and support. We're honored to serve you!

10/13/2026

The most valuable thing we brought home from San Francisco wasn't something we could pack.

We spent several incredible days at Sotheby's International Realty's Global Networking Event, learning from exceptional professionals and connecting with agents from around the world.

And while the education was invaluable, it's the relationships that make this experience so meaningful.

Because when a client we've served here in the South Bay moves across the country or across the world, we want to be able to connect them with someone we know, trust, and believe will care for them with the same level of excellence.

That's what makes this network so special to us. It's not simply about having connections around the world. It's about building relationships with the people behind those connections.

We're coming home inspired, grateful, and even better equipped to serve our clients, wherever life takes them. 🌎

10/12/2026

One of the greatest advantages of being part of Sotheby's International Realty is the extraordinary network of professionals we get to know and work alongside around the world.

We just returned from the Sotheby's Global Networking Event in San Francisco, where we had the opportunity to learn from some of the best in our industry, exchange ideas, and strengthen relationships with agents from across the globe.

These relationships matter because real estate is so much more than a transaction. When our clients are moving out of the area, we want to know that the person we're entrusting them to will provide the same level of care, expertise, and service that we strive to provide here at home.

We're grateful to be part of a brand that values continuing education, collaboration, and excellence, and to bring the benefits of those relationships back to the clients and communities we serve.

Local expertise. Global connections. Exceptional service.

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Palos Verdes Estates, CA
90274

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