Company Background

The Equity Group is a Professional Real Estate Company that provides industry leading Property Management, Brokerage and Investment services. Two partners have brought together different backgrounds and experience to form "Team Equity Group" for all of your Real Estate needs.

We believe that operating as a "Team" gives the advantage to the client. Having more than one person working for the same common goal(s) benefits the Buyer, Seller, Investor and the client that needs the "Management Team".

With "Team Equity Group", you will always be in touch with a professional working to make your Equity Group experience the best in the Valley.

Partner Profile

Scott Ellis lived in Visalia for 18 years before he relocated and graduated from Fresno State University with a degree in Real Estate and Urban Land Economics. He lectured part time in real estate courses at the College of the Canyons in Valencia, California. Scott is a licensed Real Estate Broker in California. He is a 2009 candidate for his Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), the profession's most prestigious and highest designation for knowledge and studies in commercial real estate investment.

As President of Real Estate, Scott's ability to match opportunities with investors has made him the "Top Producing Broker," in Tulare County in 2004, 2005 and 2006. In addition Scott has personally closed over 3,000 units totaling almost a half-billion in commercial multi-family real estate.

Steve Duerre has been involved in the Property Management industry for 13 years. He began his career selling Multi Family units in Southern California for the largest Multi Family brokerage firm in the nation. Steve took a position in a small Property Management firm and within four years he was instrumental in increasing the management portfolio from 1,000 units to over 15,000 units with a staff of over 50 employees.

Steve Duerre co founded The Equity Group in 2002 with Scott Ellis, a native to the Central Valley. The firm achieved almost instant success and currently The Equity Group has close to 2,000 units under management and employs 10 office staff along with 16 on-site managers.

 

Mission Statement

• To exceed every clients expectation, by providing services typically found only in a National Management/Brokerage Company
• To provide every client with direct access to our company Principals.
• To be a respected member of the community.

As a potential new client to our firm we encourage you to speak with any of our past and present clients.  Individuals and their telephone numbers will gladly be furnished upon your request. Exceeding your expectations is a challenge we readily accept.