James Sanak & Scott Palermo
James Sanak
REALTOR® & PRINCIPAL
Scott Palermo
MANAGING BROKER & PRINCIPAL
REMEMBER IN REAL ESTATE, “KNOWLEDGE IS POWER"
Scott and James are highly regarded and award-winning real estate experts specializing in luxury home sales throughout the entire Coachella Valley. As the principal owners of Harcourts Luxury Real Estate & Auctions brokerage, this dynamic duo has combined their individual expertise, which includes Palermo’s background in Finance, Marketing, and West Los Angeles real estate, and Sanak’s mastery of technology, to create a powerful partnership. The impeccable reputation and international reach that Harcourts provides has supercharged Palermo and Sanak’s mission in building a “People First” brokerage.
The top reason they chose to invest in the Harcourts franchise was their unique selling proposition, Harcourts non-distressed Auction platform. The Auction platform separates their brand from the competition, not only locally, but on a global scale. Scott and James have successfully completed complex transactions at some of the most exclusive Country Clubs including Bighorn Golf Club and The Vintage Club. Their knowledge of their community, understanding of their clients’ needs, and proven marketing strategies have earned them numerous accolades, including ranking in the Top 1% of Realtors in the Coachella Valley, and recognized as one of the Top 85 Realtor Teams in the Coachella Valley.
SCOTT PALERMO’S EDUCATION, HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
- Master of Business Administration, May 1988, Texas Christian University
- Emphasis in Marketing, G.P.A. 3.7
- Bachelor of Arts, May 1986, SUMMA CUM LAUDE undergraduate, Texas Christian University
- Chemistry Major, Biology Minor, G.P.A. 3.9, Pre-Med Curriculum
- Ranked No. 10 Sales Consultant for Harcourts North America Q3 2023
- Ranked No. 1 Sales Consultant for Harcourts North America September 2023
- Ranked No. 10 Sales Consultant for Harcourts North America Annual 2022
- Ranked No. 4 Sales Consultant for Harcourts North America Q3 2022
- Ranked No. 6 Sales Consultant for Harcourts North America Q2 2022
- Ranked No. 1 Sales Consultant for Harcourts North America April 2022
- Ranked No. 30 Sales Consultant for Harcourts North America Annual 2020
- Listed Among the TOP 85 Realtor Teams in Palm Springs / Coachella Valley by Palm Springs Life Magazine, May 2023, May 2022, May 2021, May 2020 and May 2019
- Listed as Real Estate Visionaries of Palm Springs 2020, Modern Luxury Palm Springs, November 2020 Issue
- Listed as Real Estate Visionaries of Los Angeles 2020, Modern Luxury Angeleno, September 2020 Issue
- Listed as Real Estate Visionaries of San Diego 2020, Modern Luxury SanDiego, September 2020 Issue
- Listed as Power Player of Palm Springs 2019, Modern Luxury Palm Springs / L.A. Confidential Magazine,October 2019 Issue
- Former Member, Board of Directors, Equality California
- Former Member, Desert Estates Planning Council
- Phi Beta Kappa Honorary
- American Marketing Association Business Honorary
- Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honorary
- Member, California Desert Association of REALTORS
- Member, California Association of REALTORS
- Member, National Association of REALTORS
- Local Charities supported include: Eisenhower Medical Center, The Palm Springs Art Museum, DAP Health, The FIND Food Bank, The LGBT Center and the Modern Men: Coachella Valley Men’s Chorus.
JAMES SANAK’S EDUCATION, HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
- Bachelor of Arts, September 1983, Michigan State University
- Social Sciences Major, Political Science Minor
- Completed 100 hours of Client Executive Sales Training IBM Corporation, IBM University, Dallas, TX 2001.
- Ranked No. 10 Sales Consultant for Harcourts North America Q3 2023
- Ranked No. 1 Sales Consultant for Harcourts North America September 2023
- Ranked No. 10 Sales Consultant for Harcourts North America Annual 2022
- Ranked No. 4 Sales Consultant for Harcourts North America Q3 2022
- Ranked No. 6 Sales Consultant for Harcourts North America Q2 2022
- Ranked No. 1 Sales Consultant for Harcourts North America April 2022
- Ranked No. 30 Sales Consultant for Harcourts North America Annual 2020
- Listed Among the TOP 85 Realtor Teams in Palm Springs / Coachella Valley by Palm Springs Life Magazine, May 2023, May 2022, May 2021, May 2020 and May 2019
- Listed as Real Estate Visionaries of Palm Springs 2020, Modern Luxury Palm Springs, November 2020 Issue
- The Marquis Who’s Who in America, 2022
- Member, California Desert Association of REALTORS
- Member, California Association of REALTORS
- Member, National Association of REALTORS
- Local Charities supported include: Eisenhower Medical Center, The Palm Springs Art Museum, DAP Health, The FIND Food Bank, The LGBT Center and the Modern Men: Coachella Valley Men’s Chorus.
Harcourt Desert Homes, your Greater Palm Springs Area real estate expert specializing in: Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Cathedral City, Indian Wells, and La Quinta. In Los Angeles specializing in: West Hollywood, Sunset Strip, Hollywood Hills, Wilshire Vista, Beverly Center/Miracle Mile, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Silver Lake, Los Feliz, Venice, Brentwood, Westwood, Santa Monica, Western Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Bel Air, and Holmby Hills.
SCOTT PALERMO’S and JIM SANAK’S OUTSTANDING SALES ATTRIBUTES
- Over 16+ years of consistent top production in Real Estate sales.
- Top producing agent ranked 1% or better.
- INTEGRITY, RELIABILITY, and HONESTY are our values and the foundation of our business approach to all transactions.
- CONSTANT AVAILABILITY to buyers and sellers to provide the best SERVICE level in the industry.
- PERSONAL ATTENTION to every detail of the transaction to ensure the smoothest transaction possible.
- FIRST TIME HOME BUYER SPECIALISTS
ADDITIONAL OUTSTANDING SALES ATTRIBUTES
- UNIQUE, AGGRESSIVE marketing plan for sellers to ensure their listing(s) sell as quickly as possible.
- PROFESSIONAL real estate consultants who use a proactive approach to ensure a successful transaction.
- POSITIVE ATTITUDE and HARD WORK to make your real estate transaction easy and enjoyable.
- WELL-SEASONED, SKILLED NEGOTIATORS to negotiate the best deals for both buyers and sellers.
SCOTT PALERMO’S EDUCATION, HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
- Master of Business Administration, May 1988, Texas Christian University
- Emphasis in Marketing, G.P.A. 3.7
- Bachelor of Arts, May 1986, SUMMA CUM LAUDE undergraduate, Texas Christian University
- Chemistry Major, Biology Minor, G.P.A. 3.9, Pre-Med Curriculum
- Completed 637 hours of Continuing Professional Education courses
- Member, Board of Directors, Equality California
- Phi Beta Kappa Honorary
- American Marketing Association Business Honorary
- Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honorary
- Member, California Desert Association of REALTORS
- Professional Advisor’s Council, The Community Foundation
- Member, California Association of REALTORS
- Member, National Association of REALTORS
JIM SANAK’S EDUCATION AND ACHIEVEMENTS
- Bachelor of Arts, September 1983, Michigan State University
- Social Sciences Major, Political Science Minor
- Completed 100 hours of Client Executive Sales Training, IBM
- Corporation, IBM University, Dallas, TX 2001.
- Member, California Desert Association of REALTORS
- Member, California Association of REALTORS
- Member, National Association of REALTORS
- Member, Desert Estates Planning Council
- Professional Advisor’s Council, The Community Foundation
Your Premier Desert Lifestyle Realtors
Harcourt Desert Homes, your desert real estate expert specializing in: Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Cathedral City, Indian Wells, and La Quinta. In LA specializing in: West Hollywood, Sunset Strip, Hollywood Hills, Wilshire Vista, Beverly Center/Miracle Mile, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Silver Lake, Los Feliz, Venice, Brentwood, Westwood, Santa Monica, Western Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Bel Air, and Holmby Hills.
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