Elizabeth (Eli) Clay & Niko Sommaripa

Elizabeth (Eli) and Niko bring a powerhouse partnership to real estate.

Eli is one of the most skilled and effective brokers, leveraging her extensive expertise to maximize her clients’ financial outcomes. With experience spanning mortgages, property management, development, and design, she delivers strategic, results-driven solutions.

Having built and sold a mortgage brokerage, she brings a deep understanding of lending and finance, helping clients—from first-time buyers to seasoned developers—overcome challenges and optimize investments.

As a developer, Eli has navigated Los Angeles’ most complex build jurisdictions, including the Hollywood Hills and areas under the California Coastal Commission. She has held a General Contractor license, managed construction sites, and worked closely with crews and trades, ensuring projects are executed on time and on budget

A successful stager and designer, Eli maximizes a property’s potential. She designed and built Los Angeles homes featured in Architectural Digest and led the redesign of a luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Paris. Whether enhancing a property’s sales appeal, helping buyers envision possibilities, or maximizing build potential, she brings a visionary approach that maximizes value and impact.

Drawing on her experience running a property management business, she provides valuable insights to maximize investments, delivering strong returns for her clients.

Eli is an active member of her community, serving as a committee member of the Venice Neighborhood Council. She is dedicated to staying abreast of changes that could impact the market.

Niko brings a sharp analytical edge to the team. With his expertise in business consulting, process design, and operations management, he focuses on optimizing the back-end of real estate transactions, handling property research, local market analysis, and deal flow management. Niko ensures every client benefits from a well-structured, results-driven approach. His detail-oriented mindset and system-focused strategies streamline operations, enabling clients to navigate complex transactions and maximize their investments efficiently.

Together, they offer a comprehensive suite of expertise that spans every aspect of real estate. With a focus on efficiency, profitability, and maximizing value, Eli and Niko deliver results-driven solutions that set their clients up for success.