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About Maria
Born and raised in the Midwest, Maria also had opportunities to work or study in New York, Barcelona, and London. However, when she moved to Los Angeles over 20 years ago, she knew she had found her home. Before real estate, Maria worked in the entertainment industry where she helped cast, develop, and produce unscripted television shows. Working on projects about real estate, home renovation, restoration, and design for networks like HGTV and DIY, she fell in love with this world and decided to pursue her own real estate career as an agent.
With a B.A. and M.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Kansas, and a background heading talent relations departments, Maria is a skilled negotiator with a client-centric mindset, and strong relationship-building skills. Her clients benefit from her ability to listen, understand their needs, and guide them through the real estate process with clarity and confidence.
Beyond her professional life, Maria is deeply engaged in the vibrant cultural scene of Los Angeles, enjoying theatre, live music, museums, dance, and the city's diverse culinary scene. As a proud Jayhawk, she has also won several awards from her alma mater for her volunteer work helping to build a strong network of alumni in Los Angeles.
Recent Reviews
seong ju kim
Maria was greatly responsive, friendly and was professional throughout the whole process. I toured a lot of homes, and she was able to line them up for me to view efficiently. She also gave me a variety of options, suggested looking at listings I hadn't considered before, and as a first time homebuyer, this helped me understand my wants and needs more. Considering I only had about 5~6 weeks to close and move in time, it was no small feat getting things processed and pushed through from viewing to closing.
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Working with Maria Skeels is an absolute dream. She's outgoing, funny, and incredibly smart—truly someone who makes the whole process feel easy and even enjoyable, a thrilling adventure of discovery! (And in this market, that's saying a lot!) No one understands Los Angeles like she does; she knows the details of every neighborhood that matter when choosing a home. And she'll probably be able to introduce you to people living there too! What makes Maria special is how trustworthy she is. She's a straight shooter in the best possible way—honest, clear, and never pushy. Add her boundless charm, humor and genuine concern, and you have someone who is not just an outstanding agent but an amazing person to have on your side. We haven't landed our dream home with Maria just yet, but it's just a matter of time. In the meantime, I'm encouraging my parents to work with her when they relocate to the area. I couldn’t recommend Maria more highly. Five stars all the way.
shannonemccarty
Working with Maria was a breath of fresh air. I needed an honest evaluation of my condo and turned to her without hesitation, knowing her background in casting and her natural intuition would make all the difference. Maria went above and beyond, thoughtfully mapping the market and helping me understand the timing. In the end, we decided it wasn’t the moment to sell, but I’ll absolutely work with her when the opportunity arises.Maria brings outstanding taste and attention to detail to everything she touches. She’s the kind of networker who knows everyone and connects people with grace (if you are from Kansas, you probably already know her!). Her professionalism, patience, and deep local knowledge make her a standout among agents (while a Midwesterner at heart, she's been in LA for two decades). Throughout our conversations, Maria was transparent, responsive, and made me feel fully supported, even when the advice meant waiting for the right time.It’s clear Maria thrives in her real estate career. She listens closely, never pushes, and genuinely cares about doing right by her clients. If you’re looking for someone who is reliable, passionate, and remarkable at what she does, Maria is your person. I can’t recommend her highly enough, she’s truly top notch.