Stephen Blais
& Emily Piemonte 

A husband-and-wife real estate team, Stephen Blais and Emily Piemonte bring decades of experience in the real estate industry. Emily joined Estate Properties in 2016 and has been named a Top 100 Agent with the firm. Stephen joined Estate Properties in 2018.

What would you like potential clients to know about you?

Our partnership allows us to offer our clients something unique: two experienced professionals working together on every transaction. We combine deep knowledge of the South Bay with strategic marketing, strong negotiation skills and a trusted network of stagers, contractors and vendors to ensure every home is presented at its very best and every client achieves the best possible result. 

How would you describe the current South Bay market? 

There aren’t many homes for sale in the South Bay now, but there are still plenty of buyers. When something good comes on the market and it’s priced right, it usually sells fast. Most homeowners in the South Bay have low mortgage rates and strong equity, so they are not motivated to sell. That keeps the number of homes available extremely tight.

How do you help your clients stand out? 

In today’s competitive market, it’s not just about price; it’s about preparation. We help our clients stand out by getting their homes market-ready. We coordinate trusted vendors like painters, handymen, plumbers, electricians, professional stagers and photographers to make the home shine. We also help with the entire transition process—recommending companies that offer packing, removing unwanted items, donating and even auctioning items. It’s a very personalized and detailed, one-stop approach to preparing and selling a home. 

How does this job fit your personality?  

Real estate fits us because it combines relationships, service, community involvement and problem-solving—all things that come naturally to us. 

What keeps you energized? 

Staying active. We met at the Bay Club in El Segundo. Going to the gym keeps us happy, fit and energetic, which helps us stay focused on bringing positive energy to our clients and our work.

Photographed by Fabien & Laura Castro