Ranked in the top 1% of Realtors nationwide, with a real estate background in the US, China, India, and Mexico, Alison MacCracken has acquired a wealth of knowledge in acquisitions, dispositions, development, and market research across the globe. Her exceptional knowledge of her markets, refined negotiating skills, unique marketing strategies, and personalized asset valuation techniques are just a short list of what she provides to each client. In and outside of her career, Alison holds a special place in her heart for older adults and their families. In 2008, Alison transitioned from commercial real estate to residential real estate and began building The MacCracken Team, a group of highly qualified Realtors who are certified Senior Real Estate Specialists. The MacCracken Team excels in representing the 55+ population. Serving all of Los Angeles County, her team specializes in Proposition 60 & 90, step-up tax basis, rightsizing, aging-in-place, estate sales, trust and probate sales, in-home care, ADA home modifications, out-of-state sellers, beneficiaries, conservators, fiduciaries, and attorneys. Prior to joining Sotheby's International Realty, Alison worked with top Fortune 500 companies and developers including Morgan Stanley, Gerrity International, Walmart, SCITIC CP, and Mantri. Her cultivation of strong international relationships has helped her and her team develop invaluable skills that are incorporated into all of their transactions here in her hometown of Los Angeles. Alison serves as a founding board member and vice-chair of Westside Pacific Villages, a non-profit organization assisting senior citizens with remaining in their homes as they age. She is also involved with the Village Movement for seniors at a local, state, and national level. Alison supports the Alzheimer's Association and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's in support of her sister, a survivor of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and is a member of the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce. Her designations and certifications include Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE), daughter-of-aging-parents, wife, and mother.