About
The long road to becoming a real estate professional began for Bruce Russell 35 years ago. After completing his military duties in the Marine Corps, Bruce returned to school and studied marketing and economics. He has been in sales & marketing since 1977 and became a licensed realtor in 1998. Bruce is designated as a Senior Real Estate Specialist.
Bruce is proud to be associated with the #1 real estate office in the North San Fernando Valley - Pinnacle Estate Properties. They specialize in marketing properties and working with buyers in Northridge, Granada Hills, Chatsworth, West Hills, North Hills, Reseda, Winnetka, West Van Nuys, Encino, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Simi Valley, Santa Clarita and neighboring communities.
Cody Russell joined the Russell Team in 2005. After Cody graduated from CSUN with a degree in Communication Studies and received his real estate license the same year, Bruce was proud to add his son to the team. The Russell Team believes a great deal of their success comes from their sincere desire to provide for their clients the highest level of service, professionalism and integrity.
Bruce is a native of Los Angeles and moved to the San Fernando Valley 30 years ago after spending most of his life in the South Bay area. Soon after moving to the valley, Bruce married Susan and they have two children, Cody and Kate.
TESTIMONIALS
Darlene Mees
17341 Dearborn St., Northridge
Bruce - My brothers and I wish to thank you for the manner in which you handled the sale of our parent's home. I knew from the moment I met you we were making a perfect choice to list their home with you. You not only came prepared to back up the details on our listing but you demonstrated your knowledge and expertise for our specific community.
When parent's pass on it is a difficult time and dealing with estate matters becomes very emotional. You were there for us every step of the way. You went well above the call of being a realtor to ensure all we needed to do was taken care of properly. I especially appreciate the manner in which you supported my brother, John during this process as it was especially difficult for him. If I ever have the opportunity to refer someone to you in the future I will be most confident in doing so.
Thank you so much!
Robert A. Ennis
9430 Shoshone Ave., Northridge
Bruce - Many thanks to you and Cody for the manner in which you handled our house sale and the many hours of effort you both put into the sale of our house. It was a pleasure doing business with you and I appreciate the way you kept us informed of all the transactions along the way. It is hard selling a home you have lived in for 48 years, but you made the experience a pleasant one for both my wife and myself. Good luck in the future and I am sure all your clients will have the same type of help that makes your worries disappear and all transactions become a pleasant experience.
Ray Arujo
18139 Osborne St., Northridge
Thank you both so much for helping me sell my house and helping me find my dream home. You successfully allayed all my anxieties about my house and priced it just right: the multiple offers came in and the house sold quickly. You skillfully and expertly helped me navigate all aspects of selling a home, from listing to closing.
Your expertise helping me then find a new home which was perfectly suited for my son and me was impressive. This was no easy task, and though your patience never wavered, I realize that finding something just right for me was not at all a simple task. The moment I stepped into that very special house you found, I knew that I was home.
I have found your knowledge and experience to be priceless and would not hesitate to recommend your services to anyone.
Fransya Dharmawan
8807 Lindley Ave., Northridge
I would like to thank you for the outstanding job you did in selling my home. You were both very professional in guiding me through the process and you worked very hard to market my home. Your knowledge and love for this neighborhood was also helpful.
Because of your efforts, we received multiple offers and you negotiated with the right buyer who was able to close escrow early. You were readily available to answer my questions and I thought you were always looking out for my best interest. I would recommend your services to family and friends.
Carmelina Cutujar
17556 Tribune St., Granada Hills
We were very happy with you and Cody in helping us sell our house. You truly know the market and all your suggestions to make the home more attractive to buyers really paid off. You also helped us price our listing so that it sold fairly quickly in an unstable market.
We were impressed also with all the attention and hard work you put into selling our house mainly having all the open houses and your friendly rapport with the potential buyers at the open houses. All these factors makes you guys the best as far as we are concerned and we would recommend you to anyone that is in the market to sell.
Teresa & Henry Elvira
8931 Garden Grove Ave., Northridge
We would like to thank you for a job well done. It was a pleasure working with both of you. As you know, selling and buying a home can be a trying and difficult experience. With your professional guidance and assistance we were able to make a smooth transition in a timely manner. After meeting with you, it became evident that not only were you an expert in your field but also extremely professional, dedicated and very knowledgeable. We always felt that you had our best interest at heart and wanted nothing but the best for us. We feel honored to have met and worked with the Russell Team.
Russell & Helen Morgan
8932 Amigo Ave., Northridge
I think it was remarkable that you and Cody were able to move our house so quickly in such a slow market. You evidently have the right combination of advertising strategy and local knowledge to make things happen.
Robert & Dorothy Mosher
18209 Marilla St., Northridge
Bruce & Cody - We could not have done it without you. You responded to every phone call, every question and made excellent recommendations. Thank you.
Roger Walker
18728 Nordhoff St., Northridge
Your service, cooperation, and honesty plus repairing the house for selling to completion has been excellent and satisfying. I could not ask for a better business transaction or a more friendly arrangement.
Nadia Guirguis
14069 Remington St., Arleta
We felt that your service was extremely professional and prompt. I greatly appreciate your hard work and dedication towards the sale of our home. We will definitely seek your service again in the future and will refer you to friends and family with the highest recommendation.
Myrna Wills
18637 Calahan St., Northridge
Bruce & Cody, The 2 of you were just great! I don't know how the sale of my home could have gone any better, especially in this tough sell market. You are pros!
Ants & Virve Leps
18216 Osborne St., Northridge
Bruce did a great job selling two houses for us. He worked speedily & very professionally & was a source of much needed & useful information.
Victor & Alissa Tenorio
8900 Wilbur Ave., Northridge
We always appreciated how you thoroughly handled our questions and the quick return calls you gave us. As you know, we were happy with the amount of people that came to see our home each week.
Robert Carroll
18361 Lahey St., Northridge
Excellent Service! Unlike most realtors, I felt very comfortable with my decision to use Bruce & Cody and fully confident that they would always work in my best interest. They were truly professional & hard working. Thanks guys. You made this a much better experience than expected.
Marty Tanaka
18215 Rayen St., Northridge
I want to thank you again. I doubt somebody else would have gotten us over $630,000 for our home. Nailing the right price so the house would move was an art. I don't think it was luck because you have sold so many homes in the neighborhood. You also did a lot of marketing that other agents don't do. You're the best. GOOD SELLING!
Pam & Bart Orrick
9738 Etiwanda Ave., Northridge
Great, Wonderful, Fantasic! Bruce, we couldn't have done it without you. You made things very easy in our difficult times. We would be happy to recommend you highly.
Ami London
9009 Geyser Ave., Northridge
Your service was very thorough, gave me timely updates and practical advice even while I was out of town for an extended period of time. I feel I made the right decision to utilize your service for the sale of my house. Thanks Bruce & Cody.
Lorne & Nancy Dunsworth
19135 Prairie St., Northridge
We were very pleased with the service we received on the sale of our home. You helped us will all aspects of the sale and provided excellent professional guidance. Thank you for your help.
Jeremiah & Veronica Gonzalez
8150 Etiwanda Ave., Reseda
Bruce was always available. He is very knowledgeable and knows the area very well.
Jeff Glanzrock & Kathy Levine
18239 Gresham St., Northridge
Pro Service, easy to work with. Thank you Bruce!
Alva Johanson
8922 Chimineas Ave., Northridge
I had moved 80 miles away - completion of "Northridge House" - "Chores, readiness" - looked hopeless. Bruce handled everything - estate sale, repairs, permits and clean-up - in an efficient, caring way. He kept me and my family informed of progress - even making two long distance house calls and arranging two meetings which meant long drives - all done in a professional manner. Instead of a "nightmare" move, the sale became a pleasant realty.
Esther Johnston
9017 Rathburn Ave., Northridge
You were very kind and helpful. You love the Northridge area and it shows. Keep up the good work and thanks for your help.
Joe & Marie Fasone
18156 Herbold St., Northridge
Bruce, I thought you were very professional. You have a lot of patience. You were very considerate of our privacy. Thanks for a great job.
Bill Jancar
8957 Darby Ave., Northridge
Great! Very knowledgeable, any questions needing answered, Bruce was quick to respond and would explain your question in a way that you could not misinterpret.
Bruce is proud to be associated with the #1 real estate office in the North San Fernando Valley - Pinnacle Estate Properties. They specialize in marketing properties and working with buyers in Northridge, Granada Hills, Chatsworth, West Hills, North Hills, Reseda, Winnetka, West Van Nuys, Encino, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Simi Valley, Santa Clarita and neighboring communities.
Cody Russell joined the Russell Team in 2005. After Cody graduated from CSUN with a degree in Communication Studies and received his real estate license the same year, Bruce was proud to add his son to the team. The Russell Team believes a great deal of their success comes from their sincere desire to provide for their clients the highest level of service, professionalism and integrity.
Bruce is a native of Los Angeles and moved to the San Fernando Valley 30 years ago after spending most of his life in the South Bay area. Soon after moving to the valley, Bruce married Susan and they have two children, Cody and Kate.
TESTIMONIALS
Darlene Mees
17341 Dearborn St., Northridge
Bruce - My brothers and I wish to thank you for the manner in which you handled the sale of our parent's home. I knew from the moment I met you we were making a perfect choice to list their home with you. You not only came prepared to back up the details on our listing but you demonstrated your knowledge and expertise for our specific community.
When parent's pass on it is a difficult time and dealing with estate matters becomes very emotional. You were there for us every step of the way. You went well above the call of being a realtor to ensure all we needed to do was taken care of properly. I especially appreciate the manner in which you supported my brother, John during this process as it was especially difficult for him. If I ever have the opportunity to refer someone to you in the future I will be most confident in doing so.
Thank you so much!
Robert A. Ennis
9430 Shoshone Ave., Northridge
Bruce - Many thanks to you and Cody for the manner in which you handled our house sale and the many hours of effort you both put into the sale of our house. It was a pleasure doing business with you and I appreciate the way you kept us informed of all the transactions along the way. It is hard selling a home you have lived in for 48 years, but you made the experience a pleasant one for both my wife and myself. Good luck in the future and I am sure all your clients will have the same type of help that makes your worries disappear and all transactions become a pleasant experience.
Ray Arujo
18139 Osborne St., Northridge
Thank you both so much for helping me sell my house and helping me find my dream home. You successfully allayed all my anxieties about my house and priced it just right: the multiple offers came in and the house sold quickly. You skillfully and expertly helped me navigate all aspects of selling a home, from listing to closing.
Your expertise helping me then find a new home which was perfectly suited for my son and me was impressive. This was no easy task, and though your patience never wavered, I realize that finding something just right for me was not at all a simple task. The moment I stepped into that very special house you found, I knew that I was home.
I have found your knowledge and experience to be priceless and would not hesitate to recommend your services to anyone.
Fransya Dharmawan
8807 Lindley Ave., Northridge
I would like to thank you for the outstanding job you did in selling my home. You were both very professional in guiding me through the process and you worked very hard to market my home. Your knowledge and love for this neighborhood was also helpful.
Because of your efforts, we received multiple offers and you negotiated with the right buyer who was able to close escrow early. You were readily available to answer my questions and I thought you were always looking out for my best interest. I would recommend your services to family and friends.
Carmelina Cutujar
17556 Tribune St., Granada Hills
We were very happy with you and Cody in helping us sell our house. You truly know the market and all your suggestions to make the home more attractive to buyers really paid off. You also helped us price our listing so that it sold fairly quickly in an unstable market.
We were impressed also with all the attention and hard work you put into selling our house mainly having all the open houses and your friendly rapport with the potential buyers at the open houses. All these factors makes you guys the best as far as we are concerned and we would recommend you to anyone that is in the market to sell.
Teresa & Henry Elvira
8931 Garden Grove Ave., Northridge
We would like to thank you for a job well done. It was a pleasure working with both of you. As you know, selling and buying a home can be a trying and difficult experience. With your professional guidance and assistance we were able to make a smooth transition in a timely manner. After meeting with you, it became evident that not only were you an expert in your field but also extremely professional, dedicated and very knowledgeable. We always felt that you had our best interest at heart and wanted nothing but the best for us. We feel honored to have met and worked with the Russell Team.
Russell & Helen Morgan
8932 Amigo Ave., Northridge
I think it was remarkable that you and Cody were able to move our house so quickly in such a slow market. You evidently have the right combination of advertising strategy and local knowledge to make things happen.
Robert & Dorothy Mosher
18209 Marilla St., Northridge
Bruce & Cody - We could not have done it without you. You responded to every phone call, every question and made excellent recommendations. Thank you.
Roger Walker
18728 Nordhoff St., Northridge
Your service, cooperation, and honesty plus repairing the house for selling to completion has been excellent and satisfying. I could not ask for a better business transaction or a more friendly arrangement.
Nadia Guirguis
14069 Remington St., Arleta
We felt that your service was extremely professional and prompt. I greatly appreciate your hard work and dedication towards the sale of our home. We will definitely seek your service again in the future and will refer you to friends and family with the highest recommendation.
Myrna Wills
18637 Calahan St., Northridge
Bruce & Cody, The 2 of you were just great! I don't know how the sale of my home could have gone any better, especially in this tough sell market. You are pros!
Ants & Virve Leps
18216 Osborne St., Northridge
Bruce did a great job selling two houses for us. He worked speedily & very professionally & was a source of much needed & useful information.
Victor & Alissa Tenorio
8900 Wilbur Ave., Northridge
We always appreciated how you thoroughly handled our questions and the quick return calls you gave us. As you know, we were happy with the amount of people that came to see our home each week.
Robert Carroll
18361 Lahey St., Northridge
Excellent Service! Unlike most realtors, I felt very comfortable with my decision to use Bruce & Cody and fully confident that they would always work in my best interest. They were truly professional & hard working. Thanks guys. You made this a much better experience than expected.
Marty Tanaka
18215 Rayen St., Northridge
I want to thank you again. I doubt somebody else would have gotten us over $630,000 for our home. Nailing the right price so the house would move was an art. I don't think it was luck because you have sold so many homes in the neighborhood. You also did a lot of marketing that other agents don't do. You're the best. GOOD SELLING!
Pam & Bart Orrick
9738 Etiwanda Ave., Northridge
Great, Wonderful, Fantasic! Bruce, we couldn't have done it without you. You made things very easy in our difficult times. We would be happy to recommend you highly.
Ami London
9009 Geyser Ave., Northridge
Your service was very thorough, gave me timely updates and practical advice even while I was out of town for an extended period of time. I feel I made the right decision to utilize your service for the sale of my house. Thanks Bruce & Cody.
Lorne & Nancy Dunsworth
19135 Prairie St., Northridge
We were very pleased with the service we received on the sale of our home. You helped us will all aspects of the sale and provided excellent professional guidance. Thank you for your help.
Jeremiah & Veronica Gonzalez
8150 Etiwanda Ave., Reseda
Bruce was always available. He is very knowledgeable and knows the area very well.
Jeff Glanzrock & Kathy Levine
18239 Gresham St., Northridge
Pro Service, easy to work with. Thank you Bruce!
Alva Johanson
8922 Chimineas Ave., Northridge
I had moved 80 miles away - completion of "Northridge House" - "Chores, readiness" - looked hopeless. Bruce handled everything - estate sale, repairs, permits and clean-up - in an efficient, caring way. He kept me and my family informed of progress - even making two long distance house calls and arranging two meetings which meant long drives - all done in a professional manner. Instead of a "nightmare" move, the sale became a pleasant realty.
Esther Johnston
9017 Rathburn Ave., Northridge
You were very kind and helpful. You love the Northridge area and it shows. Keep up the good work and thanks for your help.
Joe & Marie Fasone
18156 Herbold St., Northridge
Bruce, I thought you were very professional. You have a lot of patience. You were very considerate of our privacy. Thanks for a great job.
Bill Jancar
8957 Darby Ave., Northridge
Great! Very knowledgeable, any questions needing answered, Bruce was quick to respond and would explain your question in a way that you could not misinterpret.
