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Palisades News
November 18, 2015 Page 13
Mr. Technology Has the Answer
By LAUREL BUSBY
Staff Writer
Ramis Sadrieh is Pacific Palisades’ personal
geek squad. The former Mr.
Palisades with an MBA from Pepperdine
has devoted his work life to helping
Palisadians with technology problems of all
types, including iPads, iPhones, Macs, PCs,
surround sound, home theaters, and wireless
systems. If it’s technology-related, Sad -
rieh is ready to work.
“I love solving problems and challenging
myself,” said Sadrieh, 40, who is the owner
of his one-man company, Technology for
You!. “I leave a hero after every job. That’s
the most rewarding part I would say. Not
only solving the problem laid in front of
me, but leaving the hero.”
Sadrieh, who charges $125/hour, addresses
a wildly diverse range of issues.
Sometimes people need help connecting
their various devices so the machines work
seamlessly together. Sometimes, they have
a sprawling house that requires a wireless
system that will reach every distant section
of their home. Other times, they have computer
issues, which may be relatively simple
or unusually complex.
For example, Sadrieh once had a client
whose computer had been hacked in such
a way that the password no longer worked,
and when he finally was able to get into the
system, expletives were printed repeatedly
on the screen. Despite the bizarre nature of
the problem, Sadrieh was able to get the
hacking erased, so his client regained control
of the computer.
“Some of the challenges laid in front of
me are so mind-boggling, once we solve
them, not only does the client get so excited,
but so do I,” Sadrieh said.
A problem that has affected a number of
his customers lately involves an overseas
scam whereby computer users receive a call
from someone claiming to be from Micro -
soft. The callers ask for money to repair the
computers and also ask for information
allowing them to take control of the computer
remotely.
Most of his jobs take about an hour, so
he schedules between 5 to 8 clients each day.
He lives in Century City, but prefers to work
in the Palisades for many reasons. Traffic is
light so he can quickly go from customer to
customer. Also, he remains active socially in
the Palisades. He is a member and former
JUMBLE SOLUTION
president of the Palisades Chamber of
Commerce. He was the Fourth of July parade
president for two years, a violinist in
the Palisades Symphony and is a current
a member of the Optimist Club.
His parents, Shaheen and Khowrow,
still live locally in the house he grew up in,
and the style of the town continues to appeal
to him.
“It’s very family-oriented,” said Sadrieh,
who is now married to his wife, Sara, and
has two children, Layla, 7, and Aria, 4. “I
find that that resonates with everyone who
lives in the community. Everyone is so family
oriented and down to earth and easy to
work with. I enjoy it.”
Sadrieh has worked with some of the
community’s more famous citizens,
including the past honorary mayors, Steve
Guttenberg and Gavin MacLeod, whom he
met through his Chamber work. “These
two have been a joy to work with,” he noted.
Sadrieh also had his own moment of local
fame when he played the violin to win the
honor of Mr. Palisades in 1993. He graduated
from PaliHi that year, earned a degree
in math and computer science from UCLA
in 1997, and received his MBA from Pepperdine
in 2003. He also developed the concept
for his business as part of his MBA program,
and throughout his 12 years in business,
he’s been grateful to his hometown.
“If it wasn’t for the Palisades Chamber
[of Commerce] and the Palisades commu-
Ramis Sadrieh is owner of Technology for You!
Photo: Bart Bartholomew
Downsizing Issues for Senior Citizens
By MICHAEL EDLEN
Special to the Palisades News
When interviewing with seniors to
list their home, I ask them what
their most important considerations
and concerns are about selling their
home. Most are looking for an agent they
feel they can trust and with whom they
have the right “chemistry.”
They often feel overwhelmed at the
thought of dealing with decades of accumulated
“stuff” and associated memories.
Many are anxious about open houses, security,
disclosures, liabilities and the emotional
stress caused just by thinking of all
the related issues.
A major issue for most seniors is where
they can move. Sometimes that is resolved
by finding single-level living in a lowmaintenance
context, ideally near family
or friends.
As property taxes often pose a concern,
nity, I wouldn’t have my wife and my home
and my two girls,” Sadrieh said. “I’m living
the American dream because of the Pali -
alternative locations can be narrowed down
by considering the counties that enable carrying
their current property taxes forward
to the new residence.
Seniors may need assistance in getting
their property ready for the most effective
marketing to reach the buyer who will pay
the highest price. This can include handling
minor repairs, offering the services of an estate-sale
expert, and/or possibly enlisting
a packing and organizing company to help
them sift through their belongings.
The desire to sell and move is usually
complicated by their emotional attachment
issues. Therefore, it can take seniors much
longer to adjust to the changing reality of
their situation, and an experienced agent
will be able to patiently help them work
through the process.
The downsizing process can be both energizing
and anxiety-creating at the same
time. One way to alleviate some of this anxiety
is to map out the entire preparation,
sades community.”
Contact: (310) 597-5984 or visit technologyforyou.com
marketing, showing, negotiating, escrow
and moving process for them. It makes it
easier and less overwhelming when seniors
can clearly see and understand how well
each phase can be managed and at a pace
that is comfortable for them. A resourceful
agent who has handled dozens of senior
moves is often able to help maintain a calm
and positive atmosphere from the beginning
to the conclusion of the move.
Although the process may not be entirely
stress-free, it can be most helpful for the
agent to be empathetic, supportive and reas -
suring. It requires great patience and under -
standing and making every effort to provide
whatever level of service will make the
process as easy as possible for the seniors.
Michael Edlen has been ranked in the
top one percent of all agents in the country
with nearly $2 billion in sales. He has
tracked Pacific Palisades sales since 1987.
Michael can be reached at (310) 230-7373
or michael@michaeledlen.com.