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Meredith Gruszka
Meredith brings a strong blend of marketing savvy, strategic negotiation, and genuine client care to every real estate transaction (read more how Meredith sold this Del Rey listing for top dollar). Before transitioning into real estate, she built her career working with major brands including ELLE Magazine, Tommy Hilfiger, BCBGMAXAZRIA, and Hervé Léger, where she developed a sharp eye for presentation, positioning, and high-level client service.
Having lived in Northeast Los Angeles, the Valley, and the Westside over the past decade, Meredith offers clients a broad and nuanced understanding of the greater Los Angeles market. She knows how different neighborhoods live, feel, and evolve, and she uses that insight to help buyers and sellers make thoughtful, well-informed decisions.
Driven, highly responsive, and relentlessly committed to her clients, Meredith quickly established herself as a standout in the industry, selling $30 million and 14 homes in her first year in real estate. She is known for being a strong advocate, a sharp negotiator, and someone who will go the extra mile to help her clients achieve the results they want.
At the same time, Meredith brings warmth, honesty, and a calm sense of support to the process. Raised in Michigan, she pairs Midwestern approachability with the confidence and adaptability needed to navigate a fast-moving Los Angeles market. She takes pride in helping clients feel heard, cared for, and well guided from beginning to end.
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Current Listings & Past Sales
18875 Pasadero Dr
1835 7th St #D
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Bed
2
Bath
1
Sq Ft.
785
Price
$735,000
17 Privateer St
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Bed
4
Bath
4
Sq Ft.
3248
Price
$4,250,000
442 Sherman Canal
Venice, CA 90291
Bed
4
Bath
6
Sq Ft.
4145
Price
$5,295,000
4725 Purdue Ave
Culver City, CA 90230
Bed
3
Bath
2
Sq Ft.
1704
Price
$1,295,000
34 Park Ave
Venice, CA 90291
Bed
5
Bath
4
Sq Ft.
2112
Price
$15,000/mo
16644 Calneva Dr
Encino, CA 91436
Bed
4
Bath
4
Sq Ft.
2441
Price
$2,595,000
featured success story
I absolutely loved working with Meredith. She made the grueling process of finding a home in this market a fun and efficient experience. She helped us get our dream home in a dream location and made sure we got our dollars worth with a solid contract.
Jessica on Zillow
Happy Client Reviews
Would highly recommend working with Meredith Gruszka! She was professional, knowledgeable and extremely helpful as we bought our first home. She made the process stress free and made herself available anytime she had a question. She really knows her stuff!
We could not have asked for a better selling agent than Meredith! From day one, she was responsive, knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping us sell our home with the right buyer. Her guidance on pricing, preparation, and timing was spot, while always listening to what we wanted and making any adjustments that were in our best interests. It made a tremendous difference in both the level of activity we received and the final outcome. Meredith was proactive, very communicative, detail-oriented, extremely punctual and always one step ahead — making what could have been a stressful experience feel organized and seamless. She navigated every step with confidence, transparency, and expertise.We would recommend Meredith and her incredible team without hesitation. It was a top-tier experience from start to finish!
Meredith has got to be the best realtor this side of the Mississippi. She was very attentive to my needs. She went the extra mile to make sure my process ran smoothly and made herself available whenever I had any questions. She makes the selling process feel very hands off which I loved.
Meredith has got to be the best realtor this side of the Mississippi. She was very attentive to my needs. She went the extra mile to make sure my process ran smoothly and made herself available whenever I had any questions. She makes the selling process feel very hands off which I loved.
5 stars. All vibes. Meredith is relentless. Great energy. Calm, confident, unfazed. She made a stressful process feel manageable, even kind of fun.I had so much trust in her I just got out of the way—and that’s saying a lot. She handled everything. We got what we wanted. No small task given the LA housing market and the uniqueness of what we were selling.If you want someone who’s sharp, dialed-in, and emotionally intelligent enough to handle the highs and lows of a real estate transaction in this city, you want Meredith. Use her—or don’t. But if you don’t, that’s on you.
5 stars. All vibes. Meredith is relentless. Great energy. Calm, confident, unfazed. She made a stressful process feel manageable, even kind of fun.I had so much trust in her I just got out of the way—and that’s saying a lot. She handled everything. We got what we wanted. No small task given the LA housing market and the uniqueness of what we were selling.If you want someone who’s sharp, dialed-in, and emotionally intelligent enough to handle the highs and lows of a real estate transaction in this city, you want Meredith. Use her—or don’t. But if you don’t, that’s on you.
Meredith did a FANTASTIC job representing me on the purchase of my new investment property in Venice. She coordinated with a particularly difficult mortgage broker and a nervous seller. Meredith is now my go to realtor in Venice, Santa Monica, and all over the westside. I cannot recommend her highly enough!!
Meredith did a FANTASTIC job representing me on the purchase of my new investment property in Venice. She coordinated with a particularly difficult mortgage broker and a nervous seller. Meredith is now my go to realtor in Venice, Santa Monica, and all over the westside. I cannot recommend her highly enough!!
As a first-time homebuyer, I couldn’t have asked for a better guide through the process. Meredith was incredibly responsive every step of the way and made sure I always knew what to expect. Following her expertise helped us beat a competitive, earlier offer. She proactively flagged things—like potential delays with HOA documents during the contingency period—which helped me stay ahead and feel confident in my decisions.She also had fantastic recommendations for other professionals I needed throughout the process, which made everything so much smoother.Beyond her professional expertise, she’s just a truly wonderful human being. She has such uplifting, positive energy and is a joy to be around. I feel so lucky to have worked with her—and to have gotten to know her in the process.
As a first-time homebuyer, I couldn’t have asked for a better guide through the process. Meredith was incredibly responsive every step of the way and made sure I always knew what to expect. Following her expertise helped us beat a competitive, earlier offer. She proactively flagged things—like potential delays with HOA documents during the contingency period—which helped me stay ahead and feel confident in my decisions. She also had fantastic recommendations for other professionals I needed throughout the process, which made everything so much smoother. Beyond her professional expertise, she’s just a truly wonderful human being. She has such uplifting, positive energy and is a joy to be around. I feel so lucky to have worked with her—and to have gotten to know her in the process.
Meredith was fantastic to work with in selling my condo. She has a deep understanding of the local market and provided valuable guidance on pricing and strategy. Thanks to her expertise, we received multiple offers and she skillfully negotiated to secure a fair price, all within a short timeframe. I truly appreciated her professionalism, responsiveness, and knowledge throughout the entire process. Highly recommend!
Meredith was fantastic to work with in selling my condo. She has a deep understanding of the local market and provided valuable guidance on pricing and strategy. Thanks to her expertise, we received multiple offers and she skillfully negotiated to secure a fair price, all within a short timeframe. I truly appreciated her professionalism, responsiveness, and knowledge throughout the entire process. Highly recommend!
Meredith was outstanding to work with. From the minute we spoke, I knew we had found our agent. We're not easy to please and extremely detailed oriented and yet Meredith was always a step ahead of us. Our purchase was a very bumpy one and yet Meredith made it seamless. She's extremely professional, beyond hard working, great negotiator, level headed and just down right lovely. SO thankful we found Meredith!
Meredith was outstanding to work with. From the minute we spoke, I knew we had found our agent. We're not easy to please and extremely detailed oriented and yet Meredith was always a step ahead of us. Our purchase was a very bumpy one and yet Meredith made it seamless. She's extremely professional, beyond hard working, great negotiator, level headed and just down right lovely. SO thankful we found Meredith!
Meredith is responsive, kind, and follows through. She navigated a really challenging deal with my husband and I that had more moving parts and confusion than a regular home sale. She never lost her cool and got us to the end result with a smile and kindness. I appreciated how responsive and on the ball she and her team were and her humility in the process. I’d definitely recommend Meredith to friends and family.
Meredith is responsive, kind, and follows through. She navigated a really challenging deal with my husband and I that had more moving parts and confusion than a regular home sale. She never lost her cool and got us to the end result with a smile and kindness. I appreciated how responsive and on the ball she and her team were and her humility in the process. I’d definitely recommend Meredith to friends and family.
We had an absolutely incredible experience working with Meredith! We weren’t even actively looking to buy, but when we fell in love with a home, she guided us through the entire process with ease and expertise. She made what could have been an overwhelming experience feel smooth and stress-free. Meredith’s knowledge, responsiveness, and genuine care made us feel like we were working with a close friend or family member. We couldn’t have asked for a better realtor and would recommend her again and again!
We had an absolutely incredible experience working with Meredith! We weren’t even actively looking to buy, but when we fell in love with a home, she guided us through the entire process with ease and expertise. She made what could have been an overwhelming experience feel smooth and stress-free. Meredith’s knowledge, responsiveness, and genuine care made us feel like we were working with a close friend or family member. We couldn’t have asked for a better realtor and would recommend her again and again!
Meredith walked in and we knew we could trust her completely. Literally we felt we could do as she advised and all would be perfect. And guess what -- all was perfect. We closed in less than a month to the most amazing buyers and had multiple offers. She is such an open channel in transactions that you can't help but just want to do as she advises. She has no ego about the work, only heart. She wants the best for everyone involved. She is in tune. If you want your highest good in your next transaction and home, you want Meredith.
Words can't describe or express. Meredith gets it. Not just the "it" of property, but the "it" of life itself. She arranges and flows in deals like the water flows in a river to its source. You simply can't find a more perfect guide to your most perfect home. Home, after all, is in the heart. Meredith helps bring to life the home of the heart in the world outside, so you simply rest and bask in the joy and love of home, inside and out! Much gratitude to her.
I cannot recommend Meredith Gruszka enough! She is the most organized and effective realtor my wife and I have worked with (and we’ve worked with several). Beyond her professional skills, she is also incredibly thoughtful and caring. As first-time home buyers, the process was daunting. Meredith’s expertise was crucial in navigating it successfully. Here’s what set her apart: 1. Exceptional Options: Meredith found incredible homes for us to consider, tailoring her search to our needs and wants. 2. Efficient Viewings: She quickly scheduled both open houses and private viewings, even for properties that were on the market less than 24 hours. 3. Strategic Insight: She identified potential comparable properties and informed us when there were none, helping us make swift, informed decisions. 4. Negotiation Expertise: Meredith provided expert advice on negotiation strategies and leveraged all available options to secure the best deal for us. Once our offer was accepted, Meredith went above and beyond to ensure a speedy closing (21-day escrow). She utilized her extensive network, including lenders, insurance providers, contractors, and inspectors, to facilitate the process. Most importantly, even after the deal was finalized, Meredith continued to support us. She checked in regularly to ensure we had everything we needed and made us feel like VIP clients. Thanks to Meredith, we closed on the home of our dreams! We plan to use her for all our future real estate needs. In Meredith, we’ve found not only a trusted expert but also, hopefully, a lifelong friend.
Meredith is truly ONE in a million! If you are looking for someone who goes the extra mile, is a joy and easy to work with, and whom you can trust through every step of the selling process – Meredith brings that to the table and much more! She is that partner you want on your side! After interviewing several agents (even speaking to previous clients from each agent), I was confident I wanted to work with Meredith. And I’m SO incredibly grateful I did! We aspired to list our condo within a tight timeframe (2 weeks to prep, photograph and list) and Meredith worked diligently to make sure it happened (including planting gorgeous flowers HERSELF on our patio on the hottest day of the year). Within one week of listing, Meredith brought us 6 offers and we closed well above our asking price. She is genuine, super knowledgeable, a master negotiator, well prepared, level-headed, very responsive, and has an amazing positive attitude. From start to finish, she was our champion!
We were first time buyers in the US and had no idea how things worked - loans, escrow, insurance, inspections etc. Meredith guided us through the whole process with expertise and patience.
I love this woman more than cake. More than sushi! More than wine. Well, definitely cake and sushi :) I seriously cannot recommend Meredith more. Meredith found us our absolute dream home!!!! At the height of the market AND while dealing with my husband and my absolute ridiculous indecisiveness, endless neighborhood changes, school district and home style preferences, she pulled together all our needs and wants and found us our forever home in Studio City. I love our home so much and think about her and how she made this possible for us more often than not. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Meredith worked as our Buyer agent for our most recent Studio City home purchase in Spring of 2022 during a peak Sellers market. She somehow managed to get us the home of our dreams within our budget. In working with other agents in the past, I sometimes felt that I was doing all the work (finding the homes, strategizing offer terms), but that was not the case with Meredith. Not only was she out there finding us homes we hadn't considered and being completely accommodating to our weekly neighborhood and budget changes, but she is a master negotiator. She positioned us as the preferred buyers for every house we made offers on, making friends with the Selling agents quickly and getting us the inside scoop on what was really important to the Sellers. We could not recommend Meredith more highly for anyone looking to buy a home anywhere in LA.
This was not an easy sale. The property was owned by an estate, and as administrator, I lived 3,000 miles away. We had family issues that delayed the sale; the property was literally in the middle of a major renovation when the owner died. We had probate court proceedings to navigate. The house was a challenging design. And of course, the white-hot LA real estate market was cooling rapidly.
With these challenges, Meredith was fantastic, thoughtful, thorough and effective. She was remarkably patient as the family came to a sale decision, never rushing anyone. She attended to all the small detail issues that arose: Follow-on construction, services, repairs, evaluations and inspections, always acting promptly and efficiently in my stead.
When it was finally “go” time, Meredith got the house beautifully and quickly staged and out into the marketplace. She definitely put our best foot forward. And she was dispassionate and savvy in selecting the right buyer, at the right price. She was a steady and thoughtful advisor in the end-stage negotiations, and the deal closed on time and without incident.
I have used Pardee Properties many times in both the purchase and sale of properties in the Los Angeles area, and I trust them absolutely. And they (and Meredith) are absolutely delightful colleagues and partners in the sale process.
I had the pleasure of working with Meredith on selling my home earlier this year. The transaction was complicated to complete, as both the buyer and the seller (me) had to sell/purchase their respective homes in order to consummate the transaction on essentially the same day and have places to live until they were able to move in. Meredith was able to beautifully navigate this difficult and stressful process for all involved, so that the transaction closed smoothly and without fanfare.
In addition, I found Meredith extremely responsive and knowledgeable. She gave sound advice and practical advice - not just what you wanted to hear. The house sold was unique and the market was in flux during the sale period. It was not a cookie cutter transaction.
In short, I recommend Meredith without reservation.
Meredith held a smoothy and steady composition through a turbulent sellers market. I would highly recommend her! Every step of the process was handled timely and with sage advice.
Meredith Grusza is not a real estate agent; she is a SUPERWOMAN!
From start-to-finish, Meredith was an absolute professional. Meredith was always accessible, responsive, and is as aggressive as any buyer would like his/her agent to be. She never gave up on me or this difficult market and she never handed me off to an assistant.
She was by my side for every showing and to understand and frequently check-in on my needs and wish list, even while that was evolving after I adopted a puppy and changed jobs.
Meredith is super sharp and efficient! The entire team/network that Meredith brings to the table are all pros!
Meredith goes above and beyond to ensure everyone involved is on the same page throughout the process to provide her clients with THE BEST experience that feels 100% seamless.
Meredith makes you feel like her only client even while she is managing a full clientele, packed schedule and personal/family life with exceptional ease and grace. Meredith somehow bends time to give her undivided attention and she will never miss a detail.
Meredith’s superpowers are her:
- Adept intuition : To find the home of your dreams
- Aggressive/witty/charming negotiation skills: To ALWAYS and efficiently close the deal
- Attention to detail: To ensure the entire process goes as smoothly as humanly (or super-humanly) possible!
If you can get Meredith to work for you, she will work until you are cheers’ing her in your brand-new dream home!
Meredith is so much more than a realtor – she quickly became a close friend and confidant, and ultimately changed my life for the best!!
She always made me comfortable to ask silly questions (as a first-time buyer) and gave me the space and patience to openly share my feelings so that she could help to discover my priorities and make it happen!!
Once we found the house she zoomed back to the office to get the offer in within 1 hour which was accepted within 48 hours. At the end, we heard from the seller and seller’s agent that “this is the most [professional], [clean], [pleasant] sale of their [lives/careers]”. This was coming from a veteran LA real estate agent and his client who had bought and sold over a dozen high-value real-estate assets over the years.
Meredith has a special recipe for finding “the perfect home” for her buyers. A competitive market is no problem because her system absolutely works!
If you are looking for a professional, service-conscious real estate agent who knows how to find your dream home, hire Meredith Grusza. You will be glad you hired her!
Sincerely,
Kristina C.
We were very lucky to work with Meredith who helped us find our dream home in the location that we wanted amidst a very difficult housing market. Meredith was knowledgeable, kind and promptly answered any questions we had. We initially put in two offers that ultimately were not accepted due to the competitive nature of today’s market. Meredith kept us in good spirits though and was encouraging throughout the entire process. When our dream home came to market, Meredith was a true advocate for our interests and gave expert advice when helping us prepare a competitive offer. Her expert negotiation skills beat out 30 other offers. Meredith is an absolute professional and fantastic agent. She was always in our corner and a joy to work with. We highly recommend working with her!
Meredith was an amazing agent!! So thorough, knowledgeable, and communicative! She truly has been such a great resource. She has helped us purchase our dream home in Venice, as well as maximize the sale of our current townhouse in Mar Vista! I couldn't recommend her enough.
Meredith was an incredible agent. She nudged me in all the right ways without being pushy (I'm so glad I listed to her and bought when I did). She is great at negotiations and extremely knowledgable about the housing market. She was a joy to work with!
Meredith is a top agent and wonderful partner with vast knowlege as it pertains to the housing market. She was always available throughout my home buying process and went above and beyond my expectations. I would highly recommend her as an agent to assist with any of my friends/family-members that are looking to buy a property of their own.
Working with Meredith was a dream. Buying a home, especially in LA, especially in this market, is crazy and stressful but Meredith made it pleasant and manageable. She cut out so much of the noise so we could just focus on whether a house or neighborhood would suit our family's needs. She strategized our offers and negotiated expertly, flexing her knowledge of the market and deep experience with the process. I truly felt taken care of, like I had a a strong and supportive advocate in my corner who genuinely cared about us and our real estate goals. Meredith is knowledgable, experienced, creative, effective and such a kind and wonderful person. She is our agent for life.
As first time home-buyers, we really lucked out working with Meredith Gruszka. We met her at the property we were touring and she helped us every step of the way - helping to make our offer competitive, navigating the steps of escrow, and closing on a home better than we could have hoped for! She was very responsive via email, phone, and texting, even after we had closed escrow, and was very reassuring throughout the process. Her calming and confident energy was very appreciated! Highly recommend!
We could not be happier or say enough great things about our realtor Meredith. She was our buying agent for a brand new townhome in Santa Monica. Purchasing new construction comes with all kinds of obstacles and additional steps. Meredith was there to help us along the way and guide us through the process. She was also our listing agent for selling our condo in Venice. She got us 10% over asking which we never dreamed to be possible. She was incredibly responsive throughout the entire process as both our buying and selling agent. Her knowledge as a realtor made buying and selling a success. We will definitely use her again when we're ready for our next home.
Meridith dealt with a moderately complex negotiation and did it appearing seamless and was on top of everything every step of the way. we needed access to the home numerous times to take measurements we were moderately high maintenance buyers but she accommodate us every time as if we were royalty
Meredith was the absolute best! We can't believe how fantastic and professional and thorough she was every step of the way in helping us to purchase our new home. She responded immediately to every text or email or phone call. She held our hand through escrow and with her help all went smoothly. Not to mention, she shared our excitement and enthusiasm when we fell in love with our new home.
We were so impressed that we will be working with Meredith again when we sell our condo in the fall. She makes it fun and frankly we can't wait to work with her again soon!
Meredith was a dream to work with and helped me successfully navigate the process of being a first time home buyer! She was highly motivated to help me find my dream place, but never pushy. She sent me her recommendations of listings, reviewed places I had found on the Zillow app, and got me into see ones I preferred. She was very knowledge about each property we toured, and she helped me weigh the pros and cons of each. When we walked into my new home for the first time, we both knew it was the one! She was on top of deadlines, helped me rationalize what to offer, and got our foot in the door - literally. When it was time to counter, she offered sage advice about the market trends and what it would take to win this place - no small feat with 12 offers! When the sellers accepted the offer, Meredith went to work making sure all the ducks were lined in a row, from inspections and mortgage deadlines, to HOA documents and contingencies. During this stressful time, she was always reachable, responsive, and on top of the next deadline. She was a delight to work with and made the entire process as painless as possible! 11/10 would recommend her to anyone looking for a place in Los Angeles, especially first time home buyers who have no idea what they’re doing, like me!
Meredith turned what could have been an arduous, totally stress-filled, unpleasant season of house hunting into a completely smooth success!
She was so attentive to my needs as a client, addressing the things I really wanted in my new home, and adapted everything she did to my goals in finding my home. She was quick on her feet, had her finger on the market's pulse, and was a wealth of information and advice all the way through. She is an expert communicator and was my greatest cheerleader throughout this entire journey!
I am SO THANKFUL we found her and wish I hadn't actually found my home so I could continue working with her! It's hard to say goodbye to such an amazing, kind, professional ally who is now a friend. If you're looking for your next home, you MUST work with Meredith!
Oh my gosh where do I start?! This was the smoothest most fun and easy and enjoyable real estate process I've ever experienced.
Meredith literally took note of every single thing I had questions about or needed her to follow up about and remembered every single one of them and always followed up.
She was almost like a concierge service if that makes sense -- where she anticipated all of my needs and desires and assisted me in finding the right inspectors, handyman, etc. for me.
She was always available at a moment's notice no matter what time day or night!
But most importantly to me, she was always happy friendly super patient and understanding, and took as much time as I needed to go through things with me.
I truly can't wait to buy my next property with her!
Meredith is simply fantastic. I've been working with her for over 4 years between rentals and purchasing a home in Venice. She's been referred to many of my collegues at Google and found several of my dear friends homes on the West Coast. You will not regret working with Meredith. She's as cool as she is capable.
Meredith worked with me on a very time-sensitive and somewhat complicated client housing placement. Not only was she very responsive to our needs, she went above and beyond to help us get a client into his new residence.
Meredith also remained responsive to us after the move and I would highly recommend her to any client, colleague or family / friend.
Meredith was super helpful in helping me purchase a condo. She was always easy to get in contact with and guided me through the process answering all of my questions along the way. I would definitely recommend her.
Meredith was amazing to work with. As a first time home buyer, and single woman, I was very intimidated by the whole process of house hunting. Meredith was so kind and easy-going, she is super responsive, answering all my questions with patience and professionalism. She really had an understanding of what my needs were and found excellent properties in my budget. I've been happy in my home for two years, and already plan to work with Meredith when I sell my home.





