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Rudy Lira Kusuma

626.780.2221
rudy(at)partner(dotted)realestate
San Gabriel Valley
DRE# 1820322
CEO
Specialty:
Short Sales & Foreclosure | Trade-In: Buy & Sell at the Same Time |
English, Indonesian

Since 2007, Rudy Lira Kusuma has helped thousands of Southern California families buy and sell homes—successfully closing over $1 Billion in real estate transactions. He is known for his ability to navigate even the most complex deals, including short sales and situations where homeowners need help avoiding foreclosure.

Whether working with first-time buyers, move-up sellers, or investors, Rudy’s clients benefit from his deep expertise, proven systems, and results-driven approach. His track record speaks for itself—with thousands of 5-star client endorsements across platforms like Zillow, Yelp, and Google.

Rudy Lira Kusuma holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, earned in 2001. In 2003, he completed an Award in General Business Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). To strengthen his negotiation skills, Rudy completed the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School in 2017 and the Executive Negotiation Workshop at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 2018. He was awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation by the Residential Real Estate Council in 2010 and remains a current CRS Designee as of 2025.

In addition to his academic background, Rudy specializes in complex real estate transactions, particularly short sales and foreclosure situations. His extensive training includes the Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI), Certified Foreclosure Specialist (CFS) by the California Association of REALTORS®, Certified Foreclosure Prevention & The Short Sale Specialist by ForeclosureU, Short Sale Express, Five Star Professional (FSP) from the Five Star Institute, REO Default Certified Professional (RDCPro™) from Default School, LEVEL 1 Certified REO Specialist from NFSTI, Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE) and CDPE® Advanced from The Distressed Property Institute, and the Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR®) certification from the National Association of REALTORS®.

Rudy’s work has been widely recognized in the media. He has been featured on major radio stations such as KFI AM 640’s The John Kobylt Show, KNX 1070AM, 790 KABC’s Larry O’Connor Show, ESPN 1330AM, La Mera Mera 980AM (Spanish), KMRB 1430AM (Cantonese), KAZN 1300AM (Mandarin), and CUTV News Radio with Doug Llewelyn.

In print and digital media, Rudy has been spotlighted in HousingWire, RISMedia, the Los Angeles Business Journal, Yahoo! Finance, Google News, AP News, Benzinga, and on over 100 NBC, FOX, ABC & CBS affiliate sites nationwide. His listings have been showcased to an audience of more than 150 million monthly users on major media outlets, including ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, and CW.

As the founder and CEO of Partner Real Estate, Rudy leads a team dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and delivering exceptional service for buyers and sellers alike.

Since 2018, Rudy Lira Kusuma and his award-winning sales team have raised over $100,000 to support children receiving care at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, earning recognition as the #1 Top Fundraising Team in 2019. Since 2009, the team has also partnered with WorldHarvest to provide hands-on help in global crisis zones, participating in medical missions, disaster relief efforts, and food distribution for those most in need. In 2025, Rudy and the team launched a bold initiative to raise another $100,000—this time to help eradicate homelessness in Los Angeles through a partnership with The Dream Center. Their support goes beyond short-term aid, funding long-term community programs such as adult education and job training, daily meal service, fitness and wellness resources, and a food bank that distributes over 500,000 pounds of food monthly. Rudy and his team are committed to more than just closing deals—they are committed to changing lives.

Rudy Lira Kusuma is not only passionate about serving clients—he’s deeply committed to serving the community. A proud supporter of law enforcement, Rudy is a member of the CHP 11-99 Foundation, an organization that provides emergency assistance to California Highway Patrol employees and college scholarships to their children. Since its inception, the Foundation has distributed nearly $52 million in financial support to CHP families, including through its Emergency and Death Benefits Program and Scholarship Program—causes Rudy is honored to support.

Rudy lives in Arcadia, California with his wife and two sons. Outside of real estate, he enjoys road biking, swimming, and reading. One of his proudest moments was completing a 100-mile “Ride for the Red”, where he raised over $10,000 for the American Red Cross. A strong believer in personal growth, Rudy starts every morning with at least 30 minutes of reading, focusing on books that are inspirational, faith-filled, and uplifting—a daily habit that keeps him grounded and motivated to lead with purpose. He is also a bestselling author on Amazon, with several top-ranked books in real estate and personal development.