Scot Nicol, Nicole Odom-Reis, Jacqui Withers

Formed in 2016, the Nicol Real Estate Group specializes in residential, multifamily, commercial, development and investment transactions in the South Bay. The team consists of Realtors^® Scot Nicol, Nicole Odom-Reis and Jacqui Withers. Scot is a Los Angeles native and has worked in real estate since 2006. Nicole was raised in the South Bay and is a second-generation Realtor, following in her mother’s footsteps. Jacqui is a lifelong resident of Palos Verdes and the South Bay with more than 20 years of experience in the mortgage and real estate industry. 

What is your team known for?

The personal touch. We value people over profit and focus on helping our clients achieve their goals. As the market has shifted over the past months, we have been tasked with helping our clients navigate the waters. Sometimes you have to take a step back to take two steps forward.  

What sets you apart?

There is no sales gimmick with us. We are up front, honest and hardworking. We are all involved in our communities and share that finger-on-the-pulse knowledge with clients.  

What is your team’s greatest accomplishment over the past year?  

100% client retention. 2022 saw canceled listings and changing of agents. We retained all our clients and even gained a few. 

What are the biggest opportunities in the market this year?  

Last year we saw a 15% decrease in overall inventory. That will be made up at some point this year. We’re advising our clients to be ready to move for the right property. Rates change, but the right house may only come up once every 10 years. 

How do you ensure a successful deal? 

Listen to the professionals. Separate emotions from the deal so you are not making emotional decisions. Having an agent you trust who is willing to keep you as informed as they are on the market makes the process that much more enjoyable.   

What would you like potential clients to know about you?

We believe in clients for life. Trust is our foundation, and honesty is something we do not take lightly. We are facilitators, not salespeople working toward a quota. Clients are people and families, not numbers on a page to brag about on social media. When you put the client first, you build a client and friend for life. 

Why is working with a team helpful?

Knowing you will always have someone licensed and experienced there to help is a great feeling. We are all hands-on, and we lean on each other’s expertise to yield a wonderful result.

DRE #s 01918400, 02050314, 1225250