From CONDOS to CASTLES
We believe your home or investment should be an independent expression of your distinct way of living. Whether it’s in the creative way we market your listing or in the attentive process of your initial purchase consultation, our team at Live Distinctively will make sure it’s all about you!
We specialize in the sales and acquisitions of unique and distinct coastal area properties, historic/vintage masterpieces, ocean view homes, oceanfront estates, fixer-uppers, new construction, and income property investments.
Looking for support outside of our services area? Great news, we have fostered partnerships all over the globe to provide you and your loved ones with that personal touch of extended service. This will give you the benefit of us overseeing the process while giving value at the local level.
Grace Parris, Owner & Realtor®
Since I can remember, the people who have had the most impact on the world, and on my life, all LIVE DISTINCTIVELY. They design their lives to be a specific way that is unique to them. That is what we love most about our past, present, and future clients.
People like Philippe Starck (world-renown designer), Linda LoRe (career CEO), and Annie Liebovitz (photographer), each have a distinct perspective on the world — a way of shaping life so that others experience a new way of being.
That is who we are for you in Real Estate. Whether you’re ready to make a change or a new investment, we know you have worked hard and made tough decisions to create the life of your dreams.
We make sure your home (or investment) is a reflection of who you are and what you care about most.
The Real Estate Business combines my love for business, creativity, design, and people creating unstoppable success.
After ten years in the Entertainment Industry as a Creative Director, I found myself exploring Real Estate. Little did I know at the time, I had found my passion in life.
It all happened really fast. My first year was award-winning in real estate, I was invited to sit on the Agent Leadership Council’s, Board of Directors for Keller Williams and also became an agent instructor, teaching a series of classes to associates of all skill levels.
A lot of doors opened from those initial couple of years of success. From 2007-2014 I was the CEO of Keller Williams Realty in Rancho Palos Verdes and from 2013-2017 I was the primary Owner/Operating Partner of Keller Williams Coastal Properties in Long Beach. In 2017, I launched GPS a Real Estate Coaching & Consulting company.
I continue to coach and consult other business owners on a regular basis but my number one priority is you, our LIVE DISTINCTIVELY CLIENTS!
My interests in life outside of real estate are based on CREATING FREEDOM & CHOICES for MYSELF and OTHERS! My focus is primarily centered around my 7 nieces, being a positive influence for troubled teens, making sure my parents enjoy their retirement, living a life full of adventure and growth, and contributing to worthy causes like Ocean Defenders Alliance, KW Cares, Toberman Neighborhood Center, Animals Rule, and Surf Rider Foundation.
Meet the Team
Jennifer Boyd Bustamante, Broker & Team Leader
My previous career as a Waitress and Medical Assistant fueled my passion for helping people, so when I began my Real Estate Career, helping my clients find their dream homes or sell their existing house to upgrade to even bigger dreams, naturally became my biggest goal.
Over the past years, I have been able to reach multi-million-dollar producer status by assisting my clients reliably and efficiently in all real estate transactions- whether a client is buying or selling.
During this time, I’ve had the pleasure of selling homes all over southern California. This gives the advantage of knowing the market, which allows me to find the right home for you or guide your sale in the right direction.
Most recently I have had the pleasure of becoming Live Distinctively’s Team Leader, where I help to guide and support other team members. Each year I plan to increase our market share and transactions by providing amazing service to all of you.
In my free time, you will find me watching my dad sing in his blues band, watching the sunset over the city in my gorgeous Signal Hill home, and saving stray kittens to find them loving forever homes- all the while working tirelessly to best serve my clientele.
Robin Auwerda “The Dutchman”
Realtor® & Project Acquisitions Manager
Robin understands the highs and lows of the real estate market. Despite the media’s frequent evaluations of the industry, including “it’s a buyer’s market,” or “it’s a seller’s market,” Robin believes each buyer and seller create his or her own market.
Communication is critically important in real estate. Making sure his clients know every step of the way, what is going on, what decisions need to be made, and how to move forward to get the transaction closed is one of Robin’s pet peeves.
One of his first experiences in real estate was when he bought his first home. Not long after Robin and his wife were able to purchase their next property which was a duplex.
“Real estate investing has always been part of our wealth building strategy.” Robin says.
He made the transaction appear so seamless that his friends and relatives began to approach him for help with their own real estate transactions. Within a short time, Robin’s real estate career was born.
A licensed Realtor® in the state of California, Robin frequently attends industry seminars and mentors and teaches classes to newer real estate agents at his Long Beach office.
Since venturing into the California real estate industry in 2005, Robin Auwerda, is affiliated with Keller Williams Realty located in Long Beach, California.
Born and raised in the Netherlands, Robin met his beautiful wife Elizabeth in Munich in the early nineties. Robin recalls with a smile, “It was love at first sight.” Happily married for the past 24 years, Robin and Elizabeth currently reside in Long Beach, California.
In Robin’s spare time, he enjoys walking Eland and Maaike, the couple’s two rescued German Shepherds, reading, gardening, hanging out with friends, and traveling.
Nikki Roberts, Realtor®, EA
I joined the team in 2018, completely by chance. I met Grace while I was babysitting her nieces as a last-minute favor for a friend-of-a-friend. After just a few minutes of talking it came to light that I had a background in marketing and the rest fell into place, as if it were meant to be!
Since then, my role has evolved and adapted, and I got my real estate license so I could follow in their footsteps. This team works around the clock to provide above-and-beyond service to their clients. We never stop thinking of ways to do more, not only for our clients but also for our communities.
As a kid, I loved going to open houses with my mom. We would talk about the different kitchen styles, find all the best hiding places and, of course, pick which room would be mine! As a young adult, I spent days
looking at houses and apartments online, anticipating what my first home would look like and how I would furnish it. Needless to say, I thoroughly enjoy spending my days hunting for waterfront beach bungalows and creating blog posts and content about dream homes.
Outside of work, I love cooking, spending time by the ocean and traveling anywhere I get the chance to. I like to spend my days exploring the great outdoors with my boyfriend and my dog; camping, hiking, dirt-biking or all of the above. Honestly, I equally enjoy spending days binge watching Netflix with the same crew. Life is all about balance, right?
Adriana Wehmeyer, Realtor®
As a Southern California native and seasoned professional, Adriana values the trust her clients place in her. It is Adriana’s priority to foster genuine relationships that help clients realize their goals of buying, selling, and investing in real estate. Her intimate knowledge of the area, commitment to integrity, and consistent communication help to pave her path to unstoppable success.
Being a UCSB graduate and Tulane alum reinforces her strong work ethic, desire for continuous learning, and ability to connect authentically with others. These skills lend to successful transactions by staying internally motivated, sharing new knowledge, and keeping clients informed each step of the way.
Prior to entering real estate, Adriana served as a social worker with an emphasis on housing. Working in the social service field for over ten years provided her the ability to assess her client’s goals, and to advocate effectively for them.
Adriana carries these listening and supportive skills into her real estate practice.
On a personal note, Adriana enjoys gardening, traveling, and spending time in nature. In her free time, you can find Adriana at the beach, practicing yoga, and singing in her jazz band. Adriana continues to serve her community by regularly volunteering at a local family resource center.
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