Margaret Shendal

Margaret joined The Agency following an 11-year stint in Southeast Asia where she worked as in-house counsel for an international investment company, while maintaining a private art curation service.

Real Estate Career

A veteran broker, attorney, and interior designer, Margaret started her real estate career in the late-1990s in Beverly Hills buying, remodeling, designing, and selling her own properties. This personal business transformed into a consultancy in which Margaret advised high-profile clients in their real estate acquisition and sale strategies.

Background & Experience

Margaret was born and raised in Westchester, New York. A chance meeting at the age of 16 with a Seventeen Magazine receptionist changed the trajectory of her life. Margaret started traveling the world, became a top model and graced the covers of Seventeen, Glamour, Mademoiselle, Bazaar, and Vogue, to name a few. Margaret parlayed the exposure she received modeling into acting, moving to Los Angeles, joining the Screen Actors Guild and appearing in commercials, TV shows, and movies. Always looking to grow and evolve, Margaret returned to school and graduated from Southwestern Law School where she earned her Juris Doctorate. Margaret remains licensed to practice law in California.

Client Approach

Margaret’s eclectic career and world travels provide her with a uniquely personal and holistic approach. This, along with her skilled market knowledge, networking, and experience negotiating are assets to all clients seeking stellar service and flawless execution in every transaction. Well-liked among her peers for her warm, yet honest nature, Margaret is known for her helpful, responsive manner that shows how much she truly cares about her clients’ needs.

Personal Life

An art, design, architecture, literature, and film enthusiast, Margaret values the South Bay’s vibrant social, cultural, and historical diversity. A resident of Los Gatos, Margaret, along with her dog Birdy, enjoys exploring Northern California’s nature and cityscapes with her daughter, son-in-law, and two grandchildren.