Michael E. Schochet graduated from University of California in 1989. After a year in mortgage banking, he began his real estate career with Centers Business Management and La Mancha Development. Within the first year he became the property manager for all Orange County shopping centers and was named Property Manager of the Year. After 2 y
Michael E. Schochet graduated from University of California in 1989. After a year in mortgage banking, he began his real estate career with Centers Business Management and La Mancha Development. Within the first year he became the property manager for all Orange County shopping centers and was named Property Manager of the Year. After 2 years he went to work for the Harry Cowan Company, becoming Vice President in 2000 and President and Owner in 2020.
Mike has spent the last 30 years specializing in commercial shopping centers, covering sales, property management, leasing, and tenant representation. As a tenant representative, he worked with Papa John’s Pizza during the 2000s opening up over 15 locations in Los Angeles Country. Mike has also represented or negotiated leases for Carl’s Jr., Jack in the Box, Federal Express, Domino’s Pizza, Bruster’s Ice Cream, Supercuts, 7-Eleven, Charo’s Chicken, as well as dozens of local tenants of nearly every type of retail and industrial use. He has managed shopping centers and office buildings in Lakewood, Long Beach, Beverly Hills, Huntington Beach, Lake Forest, and as far out as Bakersfield and Blythe. Mike’s wise knowledge and expertise are rooted in customer service and tenant relations.
Harry Cowan Company (HCC) was established in 1950 in Long Beach by Harry L.Cowan on Pine Avenue as a local commercial real estate company. During the 1960s Leo Schochet took over the company and HCC became the tenant representative for Radio Shack and Chief Auto Parts all throughout Southern California, helping both companies open up over 100 locations. In 1972 the company relocated to Lakewood on the corner of South Street and Lakewood Blvd, where it has remained ever since. During the last several decades HCC expanded to become specialists in all facets of property management under the leadership of Leo Schochet and his son, Michael. Following the death of Leo in early 2020, Michael became President and Owner.
In late 2020 Michael hired Alexis DeVries of DeVries Real Estate, a specialist in residential sales, in order to expand the company to include home services as well. Now HCC and DeVries Real Estate provide all aspects of real estate expertise, both residential real estate and commercial sales and leasing.
Alexis DeVries grew up in Laguna Beach, CA and now lives in Huntington Beach, CA, with her husband and 2 children. Alexis has a Bachelors degree in Finance, Real Estate & Law from California State University, Long Beach. As full time, full service Orange County realtors, Alexis and her team work with buyers, sellers and investors in real
Alexis DeVries grew up in Laguna Beach, CA and now lives in Huntington Beach, CA, with her husband and 2 children. Alexis has a Bachelors degree in Finance, Real Estate & Law from California State University, Long Beach. As full time, full service Orange County realtors, Alexis and her team work with buyers, sellers and investors in real estate transactions spanning all of the price ranges and property types. From 2008 to 2012 Alexis has managed teams of purchase specific mortgage bankers with fundings exceeding $730 billion.
During her mortgage career she personally managed hundreds of purchase transactions. This experience is what allows for Alexis and her team to anticipate possible problems and address them to solve the problem....before the problem arises. In short, all the members of the team will treat you like a respected valued individual with consideration for your time, her time and what we can all accomplish together.
Alexis DeVries has the industry experience, attention to detail, ability to think outside the box and the willingness to go the extra mile to give her clients the most successful real estate experience possible. She is with you every step of the way.
DeVries Real Estate delivers the highest level of customer service. Their industry knowledge and experience as well as the superior marketing and use of technology is what sets Alexis DeVries & Associates apart from other real estate teams and is what provides the most relaxed and enjoyable home buying and/or selling experience. With DeVries Real Estate you can feel confident in knowing that your best interests are continuously being represented by a true professional at all times.
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Shannon Williams grew up in Riverside, CA and now resides in Westminster, CA with her husband and 2 daughters. Shannon holds a Bachelor of Science degree from West Coast University. She is extremely passionate about serving local diverse communities, and continuously looks for ways to help people secure a future through home ownership. Sh
Shannon Williams grew up in Riverside, CA and now resides in Westminster, CA with her husband and 2 daughters. Shannon holds a Bachelor of Science degree from West Coast University. She is extremely passionate about serving local diverse communities, and continuously looks for ways to help people secure a future through home ownership. Shannon’s personal commitment to helping people on every level shows in her professional Real Estate assistant role. She holds high levels of customer service skills within her attention to detail, follow-up, and friendly support throughout the entire real estate process.
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