About Your CA.RE. Advisors
Trusted Advisors for Life’s Next Move.
At Your CA.RE. Advisors, we believe that real estate decisions later in life deserve more than a one-size-fits-all approach.
For many seniors and families, these decisions involve far more than market timing. They can be tied to changing health needs, downsizing after many years in the same home, navigating the loss of a loved one, understanding tax considerations, or simply trying to make the next chapter feel more manageable.
That is why our approach is rooted in clarity, compassion, and experienced guidance. We help clients understand their options, connect with trusted resources when needed, and move forward at a pace that feels thoughtful rather than rushed.
Meet Nicole Costas and Stefanie Pollack
Together, Nicole Costas and Stefanie Pollack bring over 40 years of combined real estate experience serving the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles.
Their work is centered on helping seniors, adult children, and families navigate important transitions with professionalism, discretion, and care. Whether someone is preparing to downsize, coordinating the sale of a longtime family home, or exploring whether selling is the right move at all, Nicole and Stefanie offer steady, knowledgeable guidance through every step.
Meet the Team
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Nicole Costas
Nicole Costas is one of the most experienced and respected real estate professionals serving the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles. With more than three decades of experience, she has built her business largely through repeat clients and referrals, reflecting the trust, loyalty, and results she consistently delivers.
Nicole is known for her calm, steady presence and exceptional negotiation skills. As a Master Certified Negotiation Expert and Seniors Real Estate Specialist, she brings both strategic expertise and a deep understanding of the unique considerations facing senior homeowners and their families.
Whether she is helping a client downsize, relocate, or prepare a longtime home for sale, Nicole approaches each situation with clarity, care, and intention.
DRE #01049913 | SRES Certified
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Stefanie Pollack
A lifelong Studio City resident, Stefanie Pollack brings deep local knowledge of the San Fernando Valley along with a highly attentive, relationship-driven approach to real estate.
Her background in marketing, consultative sales, and community engagement shapes the thoughtful, organized experience she creates for every client. Stefanie has extensive experience working with seniors, out-of-state sellers, and families managing emotionally and logistically complex transitions.
She is known for bringing patience, warmth, and practical clarity to the process, helping clients feel supported, informed, and less overwhelmed at every stage.
DRE# 01815614
Our Approach
What Guides Our Service
We believe this work is about more than buying and selling property. It is about helping people make informed decisions during meaningful moments of change.
Our approach is:
Advisory-first, never pressure-driven
Warm, clear, and respectful
Grounded in experience and local knowledge
Attentive to both emotional and practical realities
Focused on protecting our clients’ peace of mind as well as their interests
As part of Compass, we combine personalized service with trusted tools, market insight, and a broad professional network to support each client well.
Testimonials
“Stefanie helped us sell our family’s home of 80 years while we were living in another state. She listened, supported us through a hard time, and made everything feel easy. We’re incredibly grateful for her.”
“She helped a senior homeowner facing foreclosure and protected him every step of the way. Stefanie secured multiple over-asking offers and made sure his interests came first. She even coordinated with the bank and his family to ensure he was taken care of.”
“My mom had to sell her condo remotely and Stefanie made the whole process painless. She guided us through cleaning, staging, and every detail with kindness. I can’t recommend her enough.”
“Nicole helped us develop the best plan to renovate and prepare the home for sale. The result exceeded our expectations, we received offers at our target price the day we listed and closed in just 35 days.”
“Nicole represented us impeccably in the sale of our father’s home after he passed away. We entrusted her with every detail that included repairs, cleaning, staging, strategy, closing, and even emptying the house. Because we live out of state, we relied on Nicole to handle everything and she kept us informed every step of the way.”
“Selling my home was deeply personal and emotional, and Stefanie handled everything with extraordinary care. From repairs and staging to vendor coordination and showings, she managed every detail and made the entire process manageable and reassuring.”
“Nicole’s expertise and superb marketing resulted in a tremendously successful sale. She turned the unique features of my property into strengths and generated incredible interest and offers. From start to closing, she handled every phase expertly.”
“Nicole helped me with both the purchase and sale of my home. Her professionalism and extra effort were above and beyond anything I had previously experienced with a REALTOR®.”
