Named after a noble king, real estate agent Dariush Stein’s reputation for giving buyers and sellers the royal treatment is spreading throughout Southern California. He is optimistic about building meaningful relationships and making a positive impact in the lives of his clients, and he doesn’t get distracted by the presence of money when deals are on the line. “I like to stay focused on my core values of integrity, perseverance, respect, and love,” he says.

Dariush brings an array of credentials to the real estate industry, including degrees in political science and criminal justice from Michigan State University. Before becoming a licensed agent, he gained relevant experience as a leasing specialist for luxury apartments where generating, managing, and closing leads worth millions of dollars was just another day at the office.

Seeking more control over his professional well-being and following the advice of friends encouraging him to become an agent, Dariush traded leasing real estate for selling it. He uses many of the same strengths that helped him succeed as a leasing specialist to help homebuyers and sellers today, like consumer engagement strategies and interpersonal skills. His confidence and warmheartedness are usually the first qualities people appreciate when working with him.

But, people don’t typically question Dariush’s extensive list of qualifications. The first thing they usually want to know is how many boards he can break with his bare hands and feet. Negotiating the price of a home is a lot easier when you have a second-degree black belt on your side who knows how to dress and can burn up the dance floor.