Kim is an immigrant from South Africa, moving to Laguna Beach in 1987.  She was in the entertainment industry during her late twenties as a recording artist and Musical Theater Performer.  In 1991, she married Brad Cohen and together they have three kids.  Her eldest son (23) is a graduate of Chapman University and is in the Title/Escrow Industry. Her twins (21) are completing their Junior year at Chapman University as well.  Kim raised her kids in the Newport Coast area, where she chaired many events such as JDRF, UCI Diabetes Gala, Newport Coast Elementary School Gala, Corona Del Mar Middle School events and is currently working with City of Hope in Irvine.  Kim and Brad co-founded Granite Escrow and Settlement Services in 2009 and grew their company to 7 locations.  Processing over $9 Billion per year in transactions, they sold it to First American Financial (NYSE: FAF) in 2021.  Throughout the years, Kim has formed strong relationships in the Real Estate Community and understands the complications and risks in closing a transaction.  Kim’s negotiating skills and expertise in affiliate services will be huge benefit as she understands pricing and security needed when closing what is to most, their largest transaction.  Kim understands what it takes to not only market and sell a house,  but she fully understands the Escrow, Title and Mortgage process as well.  Having negotiated some of the largest leases for Granite in the City of Beverly Hills, Irvine Company, major vendors not to mention advising agents over the years.  Her energy, experience and vibrancy are described by many as contagious.  Having remodeled many of their homes and renting them out, Kim is excited to work with her clients and help them remodel or build their dream home.  She works with all subcontractors and loves sharing her expertise.  Kim is delighted to join the growing team of professionals at EQTY Forbes Global Real Estate Services.