Who's Brokering Los Angeles

c u s t om c on t e n t au g u s t 31, 2020

WHO’S BROKERING LOS ANGELES Residential Real Estate All-Stars

THE RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE MARKET IN LOS ANGELES IS A COMPLEX LANDSCAPE TO SAY THE LEAST. Whether you are buying or selling, having the right broker in your corner can be the difference-maker in terms of getting a good deal, landing in the right location for your specific needs, and navigating the process painlessly.

In an attempt to shine a light on those hard-working brokers who have the knowledge, skills and dedication to go the extra mile for their clients, we welcome you to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s third annual “Who’s Brokering LA” special section focusing on residential real estate professionals, where we recognize the most dynamic brokers.

Congratulations to each of the professionals described in these pages…and thank you for your contributions to the thriving LA residential real estate community and our local economy.

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WHO’S BROKERING LA: RESIDENTIAL WHO’S BROKERING LA: RESIDENTIAL

ARI AFSHAR JOSH AND MATTHEW ALTMAN CINDY AMBUEHL SANTIAGO ARANA Compass The Altman Brothers Compass The Agency Douglas Elliman ri Afshar is a Beverly Hills native with indy Ambuehl is arguably LA’s most antiago Arana has closed billions of the keen sense and network to find his tars of BRAVO’s “Million Dollar List- sought-after real estate professional, dollars’ worth of real estate across Los A clients the right deal at the right time. ing,” the Altman Brothers constantly C consistently ranking as a top producer S Angeles, taking his place among the While his own experiences prior to Com- S push the envelope, accomplishing what in one of the world’s most competitive most distinguished professionals in the pass span a multitude of different industries: few others have in the history of residen- luxury markets while retaining the trust of industry. Part of a power trio that includes social media marketing, real estate and tial real estate sales. With million-dollar the area’s savviest homebuyers, sellers, and Billy Rose and Mauricio Umansky, Arana mobile app building—the fine thread that transactions on their table each day, Josh fellow agents. A familiar face who spent joined The Agency in 2014 as principal and runs through each endeavor is always an and Matthew Altman are responsible for 20 years in the entertainment industry as partner, specializing in high-end residential entrepreneurial spirit, a candor that guides selling over $4 billion worth of real estate. a prominent actress and model, Ambuehl real estate and new construction across the client dilemmas into creative solutions. He With access to over $1 billion worth of now leverages her natural ability to connect region’s most coveted neighborhoods. He is a man obsessed with connecting people to listings in the Los Angeles area alone, the with people—not to mention her impres- spearheads the company’s Westside expan- what they want. With a masterful control of Altman Brothers virtually own the “Key sive capacity for negotiation and executing sion as managing partner of the Brentwood communication and savvy in flexing busi- to the City.” Specializing in high-profile mutually rewarding business deals—as a and Pacific Palisades offices. To date, he has ness acumen and social network at the opti- clientele valued at over nine figures, Josh full-time agent, helping clients buy and sell closed over $3 billion worth of real estate, mal time, Afshar is a real estate force here to and Matthew’s connections worldwide the most luxurious properties the greater netting nearly $1 billion in sales volume in serve the community he calls home. Afshar allow them to strategically market the most Los Angeles area has to offer. A longtime 2017 and 2018 alone. No stranger to rep- has been involved in hundreds of millions of expensive unique properties in Los Angeles resident of Los Angeles, Cindy’s extensive resenting high-profile clients, such as Lady dollars-worth of real estate deals. His chief to real buyers. Their extensive network knowledge of the area’s most coveted luxury Gaga, LeBron James, Larry David, “Bond aim is to provide high quality service and makes them a one-stop shop when it comes communities also played a role in driving King” Jeffrey Gundlach and Alessandra attention to his clients and the markets he to buying, selling, financing, building, and her rapid career trajectory. But what contin- Ambrosio, among others, Arana is artfully represents. flipping real estate. Last year they sold the ues to set her apart is her unwavering work discreet and carefully tailors his marketing iconic Razor House to Alicia Keys for $20.8 ethic, along with her tenacity and drive. strategies to fit each individual property. million making it the most expensive sale in La Jolla in 2019.

AVI BARAZANI CONNIE BLANKENSHIP DANNY BROWN ERNIE CARSWELL Coldwell Banker Realty Douglas Elliman Compass Douglas Elliman

vi Barazani, an agent affiliated with the ith over 18 years of experience and anny Brown is a one-man team for ounder and head of Ernie Carswell & Studio City office of Coldwell Banker record-breaking sales in Beverly Hills, compass, focusing on the Westside of Associates, one of Douglas Elliman A Realty, was named to the Society of W Bel Air, and the exclusive gated com- D Los Angeles and consistently ranks in F California’s top teams, Ernie Carswell Excellence, Coldwell Banker NRT’s high- munity of North Beverly Park, real estate the Wall Street Journal REAL Trends top is a member of Douglas Elliman’s Sports & est award, which only 105 individuals out luminary Connie Blankenship continues 250 real estate agents in the country. Over Entertainment Division. Carswell brought of 94,000 sales associates/representatives to be one of the most sought-after agents the past year, he’s achieved more than $87 to market one of the most famous TV hous- internationally qualified in Coldwell Banker in the industry. Known and respected for million in residential sales. Also dedicated es for the first time in 50 years — The Brady NRT attain. With more than 30 years of her discretion, knowledge, integrity and to educating the public about best practices Bunch home in Studio City. The home sold real estate experience, Barazani has been fierce negotiating skills, she excels at cre- and the sharing of information, Brown’s for a record-breaking price to HGTV. He named to Coldwell Banker Realty’s Society ating optimal results for her clients. After informative real estate focused podcast, also represented Michael Feinstein’s man- of Excellence consistently since 2016 and achieving gross sales upwards of $30 million “The Deal with Danny Brown” is now sion for $26 million in Los Feliz, which was received the Coldwell Banker Realty’s Presi- over the past year, Blankenship has contin- charting on Apple Podcasts’ Top 100 in the former Russian Consulate from 1935- dent’s Circle in 2015. He has an outstanding ued to close high-end luxury estates even the USA career and business categories 1951. With more than 25 years of experi- reputation for high standards of profession- during the current pandemic. Her most and is steaming in more than 40 countries ence in the business, among Carswell’s other alism, knowledge, and honesty. An expert recent accomplishment was a $17 million worldwide. recent notable sales have been America’s in residential development, Barazani has estate in Beverly Hills which closed in June largest arts and crafts mansion in Los Feliz worked with and earned the respect of some with a high profile prominent overseas for $12.1 million; and a newly built contem- of the most distinguished developers in buyer. In addition, last year, she was award- porary estate in the Sunset Strip developed prime areas of the San Fernando Valley. He ed the listing for one of the highest priced by ANR Signature Collection and architect has been involved throughout his career properties on the market, “The Park Bel Birgit Hansen for $14.675 million. This with the purchase and sale of land, multiple Air” at $150 million. She has surpassed over year, his team completed over $200 million units, condominiums, and custom-built $250 million in career sales and currently in sales volume. estate homes. holds over $50 million in listings.

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BETH STYNE 310.367.3388 GLOBAL LUXURY REAL ESTATE [email protected]

Beth Styne’s dynamic 40-year career in real estate represents the culmination of her leadership and sales experience; she knows the Los Angeles luxury housing market and she knows what today’s high-net-worth clients expect from a high-level agent experience.

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COLDWELL BANKER REALTY | BEVERLY HILLS The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service, and it may include approximations. Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verification. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Realty are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. ©2020 Coldwell Banker Realty. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Realty fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Owned by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker logo, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury and the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. CalRE #00815705

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WHO’S BROKERING LA: RESIDENTIAL WHO’S BROKERING LA: RESIDENTIAL

DAVE CASKEY CHRIS CORTAZZO SANDRO DAZZAN IRENE DAZZAN-PALMER Caskey & Caskey and Associates / Compass The Agency The Agency Strand Hill Properties hris Cortazzo’s name is synonymous with ne of Malibu’s top agents, Sandro rene Dazzan-Palmer, named the “Queen of hroughout his 30+ years in the real Malibu, a rare breed of real estate agent Dazzan serves as managing partner of Coastal Real Estate” by Malibu Magazine, estate industry, Dave Caskey has con- C who was born and raised in the famed O The Agency’s Malibu office. Having I is known for her sterling reputation, 30 T stantly provided the highest level of coastal haven. When Cortazzo speaks about previously served on the top-producing real years of real estate experience and over $5 service with uncompromising attention to his beloved hometown, you don’t just hear estate team at Coldwell Banker Malibu billion in career sales. One of the foremost each client’s individual real estate needs and the passion in his voice — you sense it at Colony, Sandro has closed over $1 billion industry leaders in Southern California and goals. From initial meeting to ﬁnal closing, the soul level. It’s one of the many reasons in career sales, including Malibu’s highest the nation, Dazzan-Palmer has been recog- you can count on him to set the standard. why countless celebrities and high-profile residential sale in 2011 and highest land nized with numerous “Top Producer” and Along with his team, he has built a loyal business leaders continue to seek him out sale in history. His rapid path to success “Top Listing” awards throughout her career. client base on a reputation for outstanding for real estate representation. Knowledge, caught the attention of Forbes, which fea- Prior to joining The Agency, Dazzan-Palm- service not only during a transaction, but for passion, discretion and integrity have been tured him on its prestigious “30 Under 30” er was the #1 agent at Coldwell Banker’s the many years thereafter, with one of the the undercurrents of his real estate business list, among many other industry lists and Malibu Colony office for nearly 20 years, highest repeat client rates in the industry. for over 25 years. His natural charisma, rankings. Rising substantially over last year and the #1 agent in 2019 for all of Coldwell Attention to detail combined with a depth combined with his ability to be laser-focused on WSJ’s REAL Trends rankings of 2020, Banker Malibu. She moved to Malibu in her of experience, personalized approach, and on clients in a way that makes them feel like Sandro Dazzan climbed 41 spots to rank 20s with only an untested real estate license, commitment to the community is what there is no one else in the room, are well- Number 19 in the country and Number 9 in selling one million dollars’ worth of property makes him one of the top real estate agents known trademarks. With over $5 billion in California with more than $176 million in in her first year and moving up the ranks in all of Los Angeles. With a strong empha- sales, he has been widely hailed for his out- sales. Recent notable sales, clients, and list- to become the top salesperson at her firm sis on giving back to the communities he standing production and his market making ings include 31504 Victoria Point House for in under five years. In 2019, she had a sales serves, Caskey supports over 40 local chari- opinions, which are sought after by business Kevin Durant. Since COVID and for 2020, volume of $92.3 million, making her one of ties every year. and financial publications, and broadcast Dazzan represented the buyer and seller on the top ranked agents in the country. media. the highest sale (year to date) in Malibu for $34.2 million.

TRACY DO TIM DURKOVIC MICHAEL EDLEN JILL EPSTEIN Tracy Do Team Douglas Elliman Michael Edlen Team Nourmand & Associates Compass Coldwell Banker Realty im Durkovic specializes in residential ill Epstein has been a successful high- true Southern Californian, Tracy Do purchases and sales with an innovative ichael Edlen’s name is synonymous end real estate agent in the Los Angeles spent her childhood in Orange Coun- T way of doing business that sets him with Pacific Palisades and Westside J market for over 30 years, and has been A ty, then moved to Los Angeles and apart from his competitors. He has built a M real estate. He is highly regarded and a consistent top producer at Nourmand graduated from USC. Her attraction to design driven team that provides concierge recognized as “the” expert for buyers, sellers, & Associates since joining the brokerage, real estate grew from her desire to build a style service tailored to the needs of the developers, appraisers, other realtors and closing over half a billion dollars throughout ground-up business founded on hard work, buyers and sellers. As an expert in luxury news outlets. Edlen’s integrity, dedication and her illustrious career. In 2019 alone, she creativity and the highest standards of pro- estates, Durkovic provides personal service enthusiasm for excellence in service have closed over $30 million in deals ranging fessionalism. In achieving her goal, she has and powerful advocacy through every step made him one of the most successful agents from seven-figure mansions in Beverly Hills become a force in real estate, setting stan- of your transaction. His background in the in the country, with more than $59 million in to a beautifully remodeled contemporary in dards as an innovator and leader in her field. arts helps inform his unique marketing sales last year. He has an extraordinary depth Hancock Park. Epstein was born and raised With her focus on many of the Los Angeles approach, capturing the essence of a home of market knowledge from a strong business in the Los Angeles area and has expert region’s trendiest neighborhoods, Do has to set it apart from others in a modern, edi- background and many years of experience knowledge of the many distinct neighbor- assembled a team that is diverse, talented torial style with stunning photography and representing a broad spectrum of properties hoods that make up this great city. She has and a reflection of Los Angeles. She is deep- video. He has lived and worked not only in from luxury estates to affordable condos. His helped clients buy and sell real estate from ly committed to connecting buyers and sell- the Arcadia/Pasadena area for over 15 years, reputation has been earned by successfully Malibu to Hancock Park and everything in ers in all walks of life to the warm embrace but also in Los Feliz and the Hollywood fulfilling his client’s interests through under- between, with an emphasis on Beverly Hills of home. She loves Los Angeles and wants Hills, providing him with first-hand knowl- standing their needs and wishes, savvy nego- and Century City. Epstein has also found each of her clients to feel the same way. She edge of the real estate market from Bradbury tiations and cutting-edge marketing. His great success selling properties off-market so specializes in many of LA’s leading Eastside to Beverly Hills. His total transaction vol- team approach to real estate with passionate, even the most discreet buyers feel comfort- neighborhoods including Silverlake, Echo ume for the past 12 months has topped over like-minded and service-oriented profession- able leaving their homes in her hands. Park, Los Feliz, Eagle Rock, Highland Park $55 million. als ensures an efficient and complete process. and surrounding communities. His team of fully-licensed agents provides each client with a high degree of confidence and positive energy supporting Edlen’s optimistic philosophy.

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LA’s Residential Real Estate All-Stars

Congratulations to Josh and Matt Altman The Altman Brothers Connie Blankenship Heather T. Roy and Learka Bosnak Ernie Carswell Tim Durkovic Julliette Hohnen Eli Karon Mark Kitching David and Anna Solomon Solomon Property Group Tracy Tutor Team

We proudly congratulate our stellar agents who have made the 2020 LABJ list of Who’s Brokering Los Angeles

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38 W GRANDVIEW | ARCADIA | JUST SOLD $3,225,000 263 W NAOMI AVE | ARCADIA | JUST SOLD $4,430,000

# AGENT 1 COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Arcadia ASH RIZK 700 OAK CREST | SIERRA MADRE | JUST SOLD $2,407,000 PENDING SALE Ash Rizk is a top producing luxury real estate agent with almost 15 years of experience in the Arcadia Luxury market, Ash holds the title as the #1 Real Estate agent in Arcadia. Ash’s experience, integrity, impeccable service and devotion to his clients has led him to all his outstanding achievements and awards. Ash is recognized as #65 in the Real Trends WSJ top “The Thousand” award, #29 “Americas Best Real Estate Professionals” and currently holds Coldwell Banker highest distinguished award, “Society of Excellence” since 2013. 1135 WINSTON AVE | SAN MARINO | ASK FOR PRICE 345 W NAOMI | ARCADIA | LISTED PRICE $5,998,000 420 LOS ALTOS AVE | ARCADIA | LISTED PRICE $5,498,000 Ash is best known for serving the needs of real estate buyers and sellers in Arcadia, Bradbury, San Marino, Pasadena, Sierra Madre,

Monrovia and other premier areas in Greater LA. RECORD SALE

Ash’s professionalism and reputation in the real estate market allowed him to dominate the Arcadia market and be recognized for his record breaking numbers in sales and transactions.

Ash’s endless passion for real estate and hard work ethic has brought him continued success with his loyal clients and strong presence in his community in which he resides with his family.

975 SINGING WOOD DR | ARCADIA | JUST SOLD $6,900,000 515 N OLD RANCH RD | ARCADIA | JUST SOLD $2,750,000

©2020 Coldwell Banker Realty. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Realty fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Owned by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker logo, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury and the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC ASH RIZK | 626.393.5695 | [email protected] | ASHRIZK.COM CalRE# 01503342

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38 W GRANDVIEW | ARCADIA | JUST SOLD $3,225,000 263 W NAOMI AVE | ARCADIA | JUST SOLD $4,430,000

Monrovia and other premier areas in Greater LA. RECORD SALE

Ash’s professionalism and reputation in the real estate market allowed him to dominate the Arcadia market and be recognized for his record breaking numbers in sales and transactions.

Ash’s endless passion for real estate and hard work ethic has brought him continued success with his loyal clients and strong presence in his community in which he resides with his family.

975 SINGING WOOD DR | ARCADIA | JUST SOLD $6,900,000 515 N OLD RANCH RD | ARCADIA | JUST SOLD $2,750,000

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WHO’S BROKERING LA: RESIDENTIAL WHO’S BROKERING LA: RESIDENTIAL

JUDY FEDER DREW FENTON JOSHUA FLAGG STEVE FRANKEL Hilton & Hyland Real Estate Hilton & Hyland Real Estate Rodeo Realty, Inc. Coldwell Banker Realty

or over 30 years, Judy Feder has had a ith over $4 billion in sales since 2007, osh Flagg, co-star of Million Dollar List- teve Frankel, a Coldwell Banker global personalized approach to embracing the Drew Fenton has represented the ing, is one of America’s most successful luxury property specialist affiliated F relationship with her clients and their W most pedigreed and significant estates J and sought-after luxury real estate agents, S with the Beverly Hills office of Cold- feelings about buying and selling homes, in Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills and Bel-Air. having completed more than two billion well Banker Realty, was recently ranked from the Sunset Hills through Malibu. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Fenton dollars in residential real estate sales in the in the Top 10 based on gross commission Through a priority system designed to focus came to appreciate fine design and period past 14 years. Flagg has been setting sales income for 2019 among sales associates/ on her clients and provide access to only the details at an early age. In his prolific tenure, and price per square foot records in and representatives throughout North America most elite inventory, Feder has an esteemed Fenton has listed and sold the Playboy Man- around Beverly Hills since he began his in the Coldwell Banker system. He was also pedigree with properties to match. In the sion, The Frances Brody Estate, Doheny career at the age of 18, while still in high named to Coldwell Banker Realty’s Inter- past 12 months, Feder sold LA’s 822 Sar- Estate and Rosewood in Bel-Air. In the past school! His record sales and unrelenting national Society of Excellence. A resident bonne Rd for $75 million and Beverly Hills’ 12 months alone, Fenton amassed the his- work ethic have Josh currently recognized of the Beverly Hills area, Frankel has con- 1860 Carla Ridge for $15 million. Currently, toric sales of Chartwell, representing both by The Wall Street Journal as one of the sistently been a top producer in sales and she holds the listing for Casa de Plata on sides on what was the most expensive sale top-ranked agents in California and nation- volume over the last decade. He specializes Layton Way, which is listed for $77.5 mil- of 2019, and the Bellagio Estate. Currently, ally by sales volume. Flagg also regularly in homes in Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Sunset lion and designed by Ricardo Legoretta, he represents the most legendary estates on appears as a real estate expert on various Strip and the entire Westside. He achieved regarded as one of Mexico’s most revered the market – The Owlwood Estate and The Fox Business shows, CNBC’s Squawk Box, $98,590,200 in closed sales volume in 2018. Modernist architects. Feder also currently Glazer Estate. Specializing in significant NBC’s Today Show, E!, CBS The Insider, He ranked in the top 25 of all Southern holds the listing for the massive Pacific properties, Fenton has a legendary sales Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live, ABC’s California Coldwell Banker agents for 17 Palisades $350,000/month rental created by record with an even brighter future. Good Morning America, and others. consecutive years, from 1998 to 2014, and developer Ardie Tavangarian. also has been recognized within Coldwell Banker’s Society of Excellence for more than a decade, which represents the top one percent of all agents companywide.

TOMER FRIDMAN GINGER GLASS ZACH GOLDSMITH JON GRAUMAN Compass Compass Hilton & Hyland Real Estate The Agency

ith over $3 billion in career sales, and inger Glass is a licensed broker in Cali- ince joining Hilton & Hyland in 2007, s a LA native, Jon Grauman is intimate- breaking the $400 million mark for fornia with a track record of more than Zach Goldsmith has consistently been ly familiar with the city where he has W closed sales in a single year, Tomer G 550 real estate transactions and $1.5B S named in the Top 10 Power Agents for A spent his entire life. He boasts over 17 Fridman continues to be ranked as one of in sales. She is a licensed attorney in six completing some of the largest sales in Los years of experience as a realtor, developer America’s Best Real Estate Agents by Wall states and has 20 years of combined legal Angeles. With a strong focus on his clients’ and (formerly) mortgage broker, and as such, Street Journal/ Real Trends. A celebrity and experience, serving as former counsel for the complete and total anonymity, many sales he understands every facet of the real estate luxury real estate expert, Fridman special- Trump Taj Mahal, Tropicana Casino-Resort will not show up on the public’s radar. He business. He has extensive experience in izes in residential luxury estate properties in Atlantic City and later Aramark Corpo- specializes in the “full service” and protec- construction and high-end residential devel- and large scale projects throughout Beverly ration. Glass personally handles every aspect tion of high-net worth individuals, Fortune opment, having developed multiple prop- Hills, Bel Air, Hollywood, Holmby Hills, of the marketing and sale of a property. Hav- 500 CEO’s and influential celebrities alike. erties in Beverly Hills and the Sunset Strip. Calabasas, Israel, and Europe. Currently, he ing worked since she was ten years old for a With a love of real estate history, architec- In 2019, Grauman sold 822 Sarbonne Road represents the largest property in Holmby family owned and operated business, Glass ture and negotiation, hiss lifetime experi- for $75 million, achieving what was the 8th Hills; the Owlwood Estate on ten acres prides herself on an extraordinary work ence with deep family ties to the business highest sale in the history of Los Angeles listed at $115,000,000, an estate Cher once ethic and maintaining the confidentiality accompanied by his optimistic outlook and at that time. Grauman and his team ranked called home. He recently brokered once of of her clients. She has achieved numerous comedic energy enables him to keep things Number 14 in the country with a sales vol- the most expensive off market properties at record-breaking sales in many local markets calm and on track. In the past 12 months, ume of more than $227 million. Grauman $60,000,000 for a development in Bel Air. including Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills Post Goldsmith has represented some of the most was the developer of a modern/architectural His portfolio continues to include some of Office, Bel Air, Westwood, Sunset Strip/ highly regarded properties in Los Angeles, house designed by acclaimed architect, Hagy the most prestigious and marquee homes in Hollywood Hills, Brentwood, Palisades, and including the buyer of 9601 Oak Pass Road Belzberg. The property, located at 1232 Sun- the United States, and most recently added, Cheviot Hills. Glass represents listings rang- for $22.5 million and 1267 Lago Vista Drive set Plaza Drive, sold for $24 million. the iconic Chow Estate in Holmby Hills ing from $500,000 to $150 million. in Beverly Hills for $14.9 million. which took seven years to construct.

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Rochelle Atlas Maize Michael Nourmand Myra Nourmand

Jill Epstein John Kostrey Konstantine Valissarakos

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LEAH GUERRA EMIL HARTOONIAN JAMES (JIMMY) HECKENBERG RICK HILTON Keller Williams Encino/Sherman Oaks The Agency Rodeo Realty, Inc. Hilton & Hyland Real Estate

eah Guerra is a broker associate with s one of the top producing agents in immy Heckenberg is one of the youngest groundbreaker in luxury real estate and Keller Williams Hollywood Hills. Calabasas and greater Los Angeles, Emil well-recognized real estate agents in both the co-founder and Chairman of Hil- L Well versed in market trends as well A Hartoonian is truly passionate about J the Beverly Hills and Westside areas. Aton & Hyland, Rick Hilton has set the as investment opportunities, Guerra has the lifestyle Calabasas and the neighboring His top producing team, The Heckenberg record for brokerage sales in both Malibu successfully worked with a multitude of Hidden Hills community have to offer. He Realty Group, distinguishes itself from and Brentwood. With over three decades of clients in various industries. She is also brings more than a dozen years of real estate others through an unyielding reliability experience, he also developed Brentwood a member of National Association of and mortgage lending experience to his role in everything they do. With Heckenberg’s Country Estates as a principal, setting a Realtors (NAR), California Association as a managing partner and principal of The sharp and quick mentality, he has earned a precedent for luxury developments through- of Realtors (CAR), and Beverly Hills Agency’s calabasas and sherman oaks offices. reputation as one of the leaders in the resi- out the region. In the last 12 months, Hil- Greater Los Angeles Association of Realtors He provides his clients with an exceptional dential real estate industry. For every client, ton secured the highest sale in LA of 2019 (BHGLAAR). She received her BBA understanding of real estate transactions Heckenberg promises to work diligently to with the famed Chartwell Estate at $150 from Howard University with a degree in and a high-level of personalized service that help achieve that client’s real estate goals. million in which he represented the seller, International Business and a concentration has placed him in the top 1% of agents in Heckenberg maintains the highest level of in addition to selling the Lee Iacocca Estate in Marketing, and her law degree from Calabasas with top record-breaking sales service by supplying accurate and up-to- for $19.5 million and Lee Phillip Bell’s Stanford Law School, providing her with a year after year. His wide range of clientele date real estate market information, expert Malibu Colony estate for $18.275 million. broad range of skills and knowledge. includes high-profile personalities, heads analysis, strong negotiation skills, and sound Hilton currently holds the listings for Bev- of industry and business executives across real estate advice. As a way to continuous- erly Park’s “Villa Firenze” at $160 million, the entertainment, medical and hospitality ly innovate and streamline the process of “The Enchanted Hill” at $110 million and industries. His experience with such diverse buying and selling real estate, he constantly Fanny Brice’s former Holmby Hills estate at profiles has inspired his ability to cater to explores new ideas and technology. This $62 million. every expectation and adapt his style to ensures the transaction will be time- deliver a personalized experience to each effective, cost-effective, and stress-free. individual client.

JULIETTE HOHNEN LISA HUTCHINS JEFF HYLAND SALLY FORSTER JONES Douglas Elliman Coldwell Banker Realty Hilton & Hyland Real Estate Sally Forster Jones Group Compass ne of the top realtors in Los Angeles, isa Hutchins, a Coldwell Banker global eff Hyland is a real estate expert, archi- Juliette Hohnen has parlayed her luxury property specialist affiliated with tectural historian and the co-founder and ally Forster Jones is one of the top real O relationships internationally, on both L the Hancock Park office of Coldwell J President of Hilton & Hyland. With over estate brokers in Southern California coasts, and in the entertainment business Banker Realty, has been named one of the three decades of experience, he has person- S and has closed more than 5000 transac- into an unstoppable and unique real estate top real estate agents in California by the ally handled several billion dollars in real tions totaling $7 billion in career sales. As selling machine. long with her polished sales REAL Trends America’s Best Real Estate estate sales. In the last 12 months alone, founder and CEO of the Sally Forster Jones skills, tough negotiating style, attention Professionals report. Most recently, REAL Hyland secured the highest sale in LA in Group, she leads a successful real estate to detail, and innovative marketing ideas, Trends ranked Hutchins No. 158 on the 2019 with Chartwell at $150 million in team that continues to set the bar for Los she has managed to leverage her extensive list of the Top 250 real estate agents in the which he represented the seller, in addition Angeles real estate. In 2019, the Sally For- relationships within the broker community U.S. based on closed sales volume achieved to selling the Bellagio Estate for $43.3 mil- ster Jones Group was also inducted into the to consistently close deals no matter how in 2019. She has also consistently ranked lion. Hyland currently holds the listings for inaugural class of the Inman Golden I Club impossible they seem during the selling and as the number one agent in Hancock Park Beverly Park’s Villa Firenze at $160 million, as the top luxury team in the nation. Jones buying process. As a former house flipper since 1994. With over 30 years in real estate The Enchanted Hill at $110 million and herself maintains a consistent presence on and trained interior designer, and as some- sales, Hutchins was born, raised and lives in The Glazer Estate at $69.5 million. several “best of” lists for real estate produc- one who renovates a house every year or Hancock Park/Windsor Square. She gradu- tion. Her landmark sales — including a $70 two, she can see potential where many other ated from Marlborough School and Stanford million estate to her client Markus Persson, people see headaches. She finds diamonds in University. the creator of Minecraft, and the Spelling the rough and sells them to her clients and Manor, which set the record for the high- friends who build their wealth by adding to est-priced residential property listed for sale their portfolios. Her sales volume for the at the time — have garnered international past 12 months totals tops over $97 million. media attention. She has also spoken on local and international panels and is fre- quently called upon by the media as an expert.

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ED KAMINSKY ELI KARON MARK KITCHING AARON KIRMAN Kaminsky Real Estate Group / Douglas Elliman Douglas Elliman Compass Strand Hill Properties li Karon has had continued success in ark Kitching has had the privilege aron Kirman, president of the Estates he leader of America’s #50 real estate the competitive Los Angeles real estate of representing properties designed Division at Compass in Los Angeles is team according to Real Trends, Ed E market since obtaining a broker’s license M by many of the most accredited A one of the leading real estate agents in T Kaminsky began 2020 confident that his at the age of 23. Due to his unique and and influential architects of our time, the country and has repeatedly been named 2019 sales volume of $200 million would intentional process with both buyers and including A. Quincy Jones, John Lautner, top agent in Los Angeles. With over $5 easily be eclipsed. COVID-19, however, sellers, Karon develops a plan to help his Marmol-Radziner, Charles Ward, Lorcan billion in sales, Kirman represents the finest soon threw a monkey wrench into the clients find success in the challenging LA O’Herlihy, Thom Mayne, Ted Tokio Tanaka estates across the globe and was ranked #5 business model of nearly every company market. With open lines of communication and Rodney Walker. Kitching is focused in the U.S by the Wall Street Journal. He on earth... including Kaminsky Real Estate and high-level integrity, he offers a fun on significant homes with a keen ability has an extensive client base featuring those Group. Kaminsky and his team immediately experience that includes teaching opportu- to uncover neighborhoods on the rise. His who seek the luxury lifestyle including decided that a global pandemic wouldn’t nities to educate his clients on the process clientele consists of a diverse list of celebri- heads of industry, celebrities, royalty, major put the brakes on their clients’ real estate and better inform their decision-making. ties and professional athletes, investors and lending institutions and foreign investors. goals. With a watchful eye on client health He has always been learning-based and he developers, as well as first-time home buy- Some key properties he has sold include and safety, the team went entirely virtual. passes this knowledge on to his clients in ers. He is consistently ranked in the top 1% the Danny Thomas Estate which report- Their marketing never shied away from the bite-sized pieces, from the initial buyer/sell- of agents at Douglas Elliman and has logged edly sold for $65 million; the Eddie Goetz harsh realities of the global health crisis, er consultation to the close of escrow and 120 deals with over $300 million in sales in Estate, which sold for $45 million and Lion and entire marketing campaigns were built beyond. He is also acknowledged in the top the past five years alone. In 2019, he set the Gate which sold for $46,250,000, as well as around imagining how it would feel to be 3 list of his brokerage’s individual agents and record for the highest residential sale east countless others. Kirman’s vast knowledge “stuck inside” each home represented by received the 2019 Team Player Award. In of Lincoln Blvd. The home was previously and expertise in selling exclusive properties KRG. By embracing humor, adapting quick- 2019, Karon closed more than $33 million built and owned by notable architect Ron has helped him to produce some of the ly and never forgetting to put the client in sales volume and has about $6 million Radziner of Marmol Radziner Architecture. highest prices in Beverly Hills, Hollywood first, Ed Kaminsky’s sales for the first seven currently in escrow. Currently, he has over $50 million in signed Hills, Santa Monica, and Malibu. months of 2020 stand at an astonishing listings. $180 million.

CRAIG KNIZEK JOHN KOSTREY DAVID KRAMER BEN LEE The Agency Nourmand & Associates Hilton & Hyland Real Estate Coldwell Banker Realty

raig Knizek serves as a managing partner n just under 15 years in the real estate avid Kramer has consistently been a en Lee, a Coldwell Banker global luxury for The Agency’s San Fernando Valley industry, John Kostrey has established top-producing agent throughout the property specialist affiliated with the C offices (Calabasas, Sherman Oaks, and I himself as a successful residential broker in D Westside for over 20 years. A leader in B Beverly Hills office of Coldwell Banker Studio City). He spent twenty years working the Los Angeles market. While the majority luxury real estate, Kramer has billions of Realty, has been named one of the top real in the film/television industry, collaborating of his transactions are in West Hollywood, dollars in sales under his belt and is con- estate agents in California by the REAL with illustrious creative talent, shepherding Hancock Park, Silver Lake, and Larchmont stantly recognized for maximizing effective- Trends America’s Best Real Estate Profes- and producing their creative vision. As pro- Village, each year he represents clients all ness of new resources and best serving his sionals report. He achieved $108,694,890 in ducer of Sony/NBC’s hit series “Mad About over the Los Angeles region and has closed clients. Kramer’s success can be attributed closed sales volume in 2019. He was ranked You,” and the original associate producer of over $150 million in sales in just the past in part to his exceptionally high standards in the Top 10 based on gross commission “The Simpsons,” Knizek negotiated deals three years, with $42 million closed in 2019. and values, along with great people skills income for 2019 among sales associates/ and schedules with high-ranking studio Before embarking on his real estate career, and negotiation savvy. Specializing in the representatives throughout North America executives, talent agents, managers and Kostrey was a media and entertainment law- areas of Beverly Hills, Bel-Air, Holmby in the Coldwell Banker system. He was attorneys throughout the entertainment yer at two top Los Angeles law firms, which Hills, Westwood, Santa Monica, and more, also named to Coldwell Banker Realty’s industry. Topping the WSJ’s 2020 REAL makes him uniquely equipped to serve his Kramer most recently represented both sides International Society of Excellence. A Trends Rankings, Knizek ranked as Number clients with the highest level of real estate of The Lee Iacocca Estate and is currently second-generation Los Angeles native, he 39 top agent in the nation by sales volume. knowledge, expertise, organizational skills, holding the $100 million listing for UNICA is a real estate broker who specializes in the His 2019 sales volume was over $140 mil- and negotiating strength. on Somma Way. Los Angeles’ Westside property market and lion in total. Within the last year, he closed is also a licensed attorney. Last year, REAL on a number of notable properties, includ- Trends ranked Lee No. 55 on the list of the ing 11951 Crest Place (Gwen Stefani & Top 250 real estate agents in the U.S. based Sebastian Maniscalco), for the highest price on achieving $157,874,800 in closed sales ever in The Summit at $21.65 million) and volume in 2018. 17100 Rancho, Encino (highest price ever in the San Fernando Valley - $20 million), among others.

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JORDANA LEIGH ADI LIVYATAN JAY LUCHS AND ROCHELLE MAIZE Rodeo Realty, Inc. Rodeo Realty, Inc. STEVEN SCHAEFER Nourmand & Associates Newmark Residential ordana Leigh specializes in the sale of di Livyatan is a luxury home special- nown as Los Angeles’ real estate maven, fine properties throughout the Westside ist located in Southern California. ay Luchs may be widely known as a lead- Rochelle Atlas Maize is synonymous J of Los Angeles. She consistently receives A With sales over $200 million per year, ing commercial real estate broker, but K with the gold standard of luxury real top accolades from clients and co-workers Livyatan is in the top 1% of all agents J what many may not be aware of is that estate. As the executive director of the for her commitment to her clients and her nationwide. She was ranked #28 in the he is also fast becoming just as prominent Luxury Estates Division at Nourmand & unmatched work ethic. She is one of the nation against 1.3 Million other real estate in luxury residential real estate. Luchs part- Associates, she has earned an enviable posi- most successful real estate professionals in agents on the REAL Trends List of 2020, nered with Steven Schaefer and co-found- tion as one of Los Angeles’ most successful the nation and has represented the most and was also ranked #28 in the Nation and ed Newmark Residential. Both born and and sought-after real estate agents, even distinctive properties in Los Angeles for #15 in California. Livyatan is not only the raised in Maryland, Luchs and Schaefer set in Southern California’s ultra-competitive the most distinguished clients in the world. number one agent in the Rodeo Realty a simple mission in place: to serve Luchs’ market. With a client roster that includes A focused persistence and an unwaver- Sherman Oaks office, but she is the top pro- existing client base and provide unmatched award-winning actors, entertainment indus- ing dedication to her clients’ needs has ducing agent in all of the San Fernando Val- strategic planning and negotiation services try executives, renowned artists, foreign boosted Leigh into the top 1% of Westside ley. She has been a consistent award-win- for residential sale and lease transactions. investors and other high-net-worth indi- agents overall. Her negotiating skills and ning associate for several years, winning the In just the past month, the duo has been viduals, Maize has multiple jaw-dropping her unparalleled attention to detail have President’s Circle Elite award for a number responsible for selling over $30 million in accomplishments to her credit, thanks to ensured her success since she began real of years, and is one of a very select group residential; including a $26 million contem- her creativity, financial acumen and work estate fourteen years ago. A graduate of who won the Chairman’s Award, the high- porary estate in Pacific Palisades that is cur- ethic. With more than $1 billion in career USC, Leigh possesses an unmistakable com- est award possible, for her production in rently the highest residential deal recorded sales and over $100 million in sales in just bination of unbridled energy and enthusi- 2018 & 2019, with closed sales of over $150 on L.A.’s Westside so far in 2020 and a $8 2019, she has put a new spin on the luxury asm coupled with an uncompromising need million. million contemporary home in Malibu. real estate game. for perfection that has propelled her to the top of her profession.

PETER MAURICE LINDA MAY JANICE MCGLASHAN JADE MILLS AND TREGG RUSTAD Hilton & Hyland Real Estate Coldwell Banker Realty Coldwell Banker Realty Maurice/Rustad Rodeo Realty, Inc. ver the last three decades, Linda May anice McGlashan, a Coldwell Banker nternational luxury ambassador Jade Mills, has maintained her ranking as the most global luxury property specialist affil- Beverly Hills’ leading real estate profes- ith their more than 45 combined O distinguished luxury real estate broker J iated with the La Cañada Flintridge I sional, achieved a total sales volume of years of experience and $1.8 billion+ in Los Angeles. May has dominated presti- office of Coldwell Banker Realty, leads The $369.9 million in 2019 and was recognized W in career sales, Rodeo Realty’s #1 gious neighborhoods from Beverly Hills to McGlashan Group, recently ranked by in by Coldwell Banker with the Society of company-wide team, trusted advocates Malibu and everything in between, amassing the Top 10 Small Teams with one to three Excellence Award for 2019, which fewer Peter Maurice and Tregg Rustad, provide over $4 billion dollars in sales. She’s gained members based on gross commission income than 1% of affiliated agents nationwide keen strategy, skilled negotiation and mar- prominence in marketing luxurious residen- for 2019 throughout North America in the earned. Mills also has achieved No. 1 status ket insight to help their clientele achieve tial estates with a rich architectural and his- Coldwell Banker system. The McGlashan at Coldwell Banker Realty in Southern Cal- outstanding outcomes. Informed decision torical pedigree, as well as the city’s hotspot Group was also named to Coldwell Banker ifornia. In 2019, Mills broke a record for the making, with a clear understanding of the development opportunities. Last year was Realty’s International Society of Excellence. highest sale in the State of California when various options available, are two key ear- one of May’s most successful years. Her most With more than 30 years of experience, she sold The Spelling Manor at $119.7 mil- marks of their service. Although real estate notable recent sales include: Bel-Air’s Bel- McGlashan has specialized in La Cañada lion. She had previously set the same record transactions invariably require high stakes lagio Estate, Johnny Carson’s former Malibu Flintridge and the surrounding communities when she exclusively represented the buyer and sometimes stressful decisions, Maurice estate, The Grey Estate in Holmby Hills & of La Crescenta, Sunland, Tujunga, Mon- of the Playboy Mansion in 2016 for $100 and Rustad counsel their clients in a person- Oakmont Drive in Brentwood. May only trose, Glendale, Altadena, Pasadena, South million. Mills has facilitated more than $5 al, candid and supportive manner. Whether continues to thrive through her vast market Pasadena, San Marino and Sierra Madre. billion in real estate transactions in fewer working to sell a property or identifying knowledge, expansive network of contacts She has received numerous awards for her than 14 years. She is currently a board mem- the right purchase opportunity, the goal is and accomplished experience as a foremost, sales achievements, has been continuously ber of the Beverly Hills Chamber of Com- always the same: to make the experience as prolific Westside real estate broker. Current- named a top-producing agent for Coldwell merce and is on the Board of Governors at seamless, remunerative and as enjoyable as ly, May holds six listings above $35 million, Banker and has been a member of Coldwell Cedars-Sinai. possible. No matter how complex or diffi- most recently, 545 S Mapleton listed at Banker’s Society of Excellence for 20 years. cult, their objective for every sale is to make $58.75 million, 312 N Faring listed at $62 the process look easy and to deliver a result million, 1024 Ridgedale listed at $38 mil- that always looks out for their clients’ best lion & 642 Perugia listed at $33.75 million. interests.

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MARC NOAH MICHAEL NOURMAND MYRA NOURMAND DAVID OFFER Hilton & Hyland Real Estate Nourmand & Associates Nourmand & Associates Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties Los Angeles native known amongst ichael Nourmand is a second-gen- s one of the only owners/principals of clients and colleagues alike for his pro- eration high-end real estate broker a boutique luxury real estate brokerage or over 28 years, David Offer has proudly Afessionalism, integrity and dedication M in Los Angeles and president of the A in the country, Myra Nourmand clearly built his real estate career one satisfied to delivering a superior level of customer luxury boutique brokerage, Nourmand & exists in a league of her own. With over F client at a time. His unrelenting work service, Marc Noah is consistently ranked Associates. His father, Saeed Nourmand, $1 billion in sales throughout her storied ethic, his thorough knowledge of the mar- as one of Los Angeles’ most respected top founded Nourmand & Associates over 40 career and $65 million in sales in 2019, she ketplace, and his integrity have earned him producing realtors. For over two decades, years ago and it remains one of the only not only has staying power in a constantly an impeccable reputation in the industry. Marc’s involvement in the purchase and family-owned brokerages in Southern Cal- changing industry, she is also a very success- Not surprisingly, nearly 95 percent of Offer’s sale of distinctive properties in Los Angeles ifornia. Not only does Nourmand oversee ful agent in her own right. Having repre- business comes from repeat clients, or refer- allows him the perfect arena to demonstrate the business operations of the agency, he is sented clients in the entertainment industry, rals from satisfied clients. His clients espe- his negotiating prowess and unparalleled also a successful realtor, having sold almost from actors to producers to singers, Nour- cially value his wise counsel concerning any level of care on behalf of his clients. 2020 $40 million in 2019. He represents high mand has a database of high-profile clients situation that may arise in buying or selling saw Marc Noah join the ranks of Hilton net worth clients including many in the that she has helped buy and sell homes in a home, and the up-to-date information he & Hyland after spending seven years at entertainment industry as well as prominent neighborhoods such as Beverly Hills, Brent- is able to provide them. Having completed Sotheby’s International Realty, immediately business people. One of his notable sales wood, Holmby Hills, Pacific Palisades, and just under 1,000 transactions totaling just becoming a star of the preeminent luxury this year includes representing the sale of Malibu. Her talent for maintaining life-long under of $3.5 billion, Offer is uniquely brokerage. The past 12 months, Noah was a European-style estate in Beverly Hills for relationships as well as her distinct ability to qualified to provide the finest representa- no stranger to high-profile sales, like the close to $14 million. A true local, Nour- find perfectly matched properties has led to tion in the industry. He was the No. 1 pro- $10.55 million sale of the former Phillies mand brings a unique expertise to his clients her being a sought-after agent for the most ducing agent in the United States in 2019 and Dodgers star Jimmy Rollins Encino pad. of the ever-changing Los Angeles real estate discerning clients. out of nearly 50,000 Berkshire Hathaway Since joining Hilton & Hyland, Marc Noah market. HomeServices agents, and has been the No. has listed a $19.6 million Los Angeles estate 1 producer every year since 2012. and a $17.495 million Beverly Hills home.

MELISSA OLIVER TAMI PARDEE DAVID PARNES AND KURT RAPPAPORT AND PAUL FERRA Halton Pardee & Partners JAMES HARRIS Westside Estate Agency The Oliver Ferra Team The Agency Coldwell Banker Realty ifteen years after reimagining what she urt Rappaport’s last 12 months volume thought a real estate brokerage should ames Harris and David Parnes are not was more than $984 million, including a elissa Oliver and Paul Ferra of the F look like — prioritizing client service, only among the most successful brokers K $120 million sale of the Petra Eccelstone Oliver Ferra Team, a husband and have agents working together versus com- J in Los Angeles, but the entire United estate and the $100 million sale of Ron M wife team of affiliate agents with the petitively, source experts in niche support States. Specializing in high-end residential Meyers’ Malibu estate. He, along with Larry Topanga office of Coldwell Banker Realty, roles to create more business opportunities – real estate and investment properties in the Ellison, single-handedly changed the real was ranked as the number one team at Tami Pardee’s Halton Pardee team has sold most affluent areas of the country including estate landscape in Malibu creating a new Coldwell Banker Realty’s Malibu Colony, nearly $4.6 billion worth of residential and Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Holmby Hills, Sunset economic environment in bringing hotels, Malibu West and Topanga offices. The Oli- commercial real estate. The key qualities Strip, Hollywood Hills, Brentwood, Pacific youth activities, restaurants, and luxury ver Ferra Team was also named to Coldwell that have led to Pardee’s success is her first- Palisades and Malibu, they have sold more housing. Most importantly, Rappaport is an Banker Realty’s International Society of hand knowledge of the market and focus on than $1 billion of real estate since 2017 avid philanthropist. He is a frequent volun- Excellence. Recently, the Oliver Ferra Team how it continues to change. She is an expert and have also starred for five seasons in the teer and benefactor to Children’s Hospital ranked as the No. 1 team in all of Topanga on navigating the real estate market during internationally acclaimed television show, and Cedars Sinai Los Angeles. His passion and No. 1 Coldwell Banker team in all of times of great fluctuation, change and Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles. In the is to give back and help those in need. He Malibu. Oliver and Ferra met in 1997 and uncertainty. Her competitive edge is best last two years, the formidable duo has been is part of a regular round table with top have more than 625 transactions and more described as being able to understand and the driving force behind the sales of some of scientists, pediatricians, and neurosurgeons than a half-billion dollars in sales from 1998 empathize with “why” someone needs to the city’s well-known properties and some to help fund and lead the cure for pediatric to now. They consistently set the bar for buy or sell and then using data to steer them record-breaking sales to date, including 594 neuroscience and cancer. He is also on the both the highest sales and volume in the towards a strategy that will most seamlessly S. Mapleton Drive, Holmby Hills, otherwise board of the Larry King Cardiac Foundation. Topanga area and recently closed a more get where they want to go. Notably, she has known as The Manor for $120 million. The than $23 million Malibu Bluff sale and had over 65 homes sold since the Los Angeles Manor is the third highest sale in LA and two record-breaking sales in Topanga. Stay at Home Order (3/19-6/24) — valued sixth highest in the nation on record. at over $120 million.

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STEPHEN RESNICK AND JOYCE REY ASH RIZK BILLY ROSE JONATHAN NASH Coldwell Banker Realty Coldwell Banker Realty The Agency Resnick & Nash Group Hilton & Hyland Real Estate he Joyce Rey Team led by Joyce Rey, a sh Rizk, a Coldwell Banker Global Lux- he Agency’s president and co-founder, Coldwell Banker global luxury property ury Property Specialist affiliated with Billy Rose has negotiated and struc- ith nearly two decades of experience T specialist affiliated with the Beverly A the Arcadia office of Coldwell Banker T tured deals for high net-worth and specializing in the sale of estates in Hills office of Coldwell Banker Realty, Realty, was earlier this year ranked in the celebrity clients for 35 years; first, as an W Beverly Hills, Bel-Air, Hollywood has earned the distinguished achievement top 10 based on gross commission income entertainment and real estate lawyer, then Hills, West Hollywood, and Malibu, the of ranking No. 2 within the medium size for 2019 among sales associates/represen- as a motion picture agent, and, after first Resnick & Nash Group have compiled an category of the top real estate teams in Cal- tatives throughout North America in the building a successful real estate design and impressive sales record landing them in the ifornia by the REAL Trends America’s Coldwell Banker system. Consecutively development practice, now as a broker. Rose top 1% of agents in the Los Angeles area, Best Real Estate Professionals report. The since 2013, he has been named to Coldwell confers his keen analytical competence and making them one of the most successful Joyce Rey Team includes nearly nine team Banker Realty’s International Society of unique capability to craft creative solutions real estate teams at Hilton & Hyland. members and affiliate agents and five staff Excellence, Coldwell Banker NRT’s high- on behalf of both The Agency and his cli- Among their most notable sales are the Le with the Beverly Hills office of Coldwell est award. Last year, REAL Trends ranked ents. Recognized as one of the most success- Belvedere mansion in Bel Air, listed for Banker Realty. Over her more than four-de- Rizk No. 88 on the list of the Top 250 real ful and influential individuals in real estate, $85,000,000 and 384 Delfern Dr. in Holmby cade career, Rey has amassed more than $4 estate agents in the U.S. based on achiev- he is a sought-after on-air correspondent, Hills for $75,000,000, both of which were billion in career sales. With a dazzling list ing $127,742,086 in closed sales volume in panelist and print commentator. Notable recognized as the highest sales in Los Ange- of accolades, awards and sales records, she 2018. In addition, he ranked in the top one Transactions of 2019 includes James Tupper les of their time. Significant sales of the past is known, most of all, for her incomparable percent of real estate agents in the country / Anne Heche (717 N Las Palmas); Sony 12 months include the $46.5 million Bev- knowledge of the luxury marketplace, her for Coldwell Banker Realty for 2019. TV EVP Karen Tatevosian (128 Georgina); erly Hills listing at 1155 Angelo Dr., The acute ability to negotiate even the most Chris Pratt / Anna Faris (7651 Willow Gwen Stefani Estate for $25 million, Ellen complex transactions and her particular tal- Glen); Gary Richards (aka DJ Destructo) Degeneres’ former Beverly Hills compound ent for putting clients at ease. President of LiveStyle (1210 Coldwater); for $17,950,000, and the sale of 24910 and the 4143 Hayvenhurst sale. Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, listed for $30 million.

HEATHER T. ROY MICHELLE SCHWARTZ STEPHEN SHAPIRO MARC AND SARA SHEVIN The Agency Westside Estate Agency The Shevin Team AND LEARKA BOSNAK Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Douglas Elliman founding member of The Agency, tephen Shapiro has worked in the prime California Properties Michelle Schwartz has been in the Los Angeles real estate market for over eather Roy and Learka Bosnak work Aindustry since 2010 and has since devel- S 40 years where he began working with n the local real estate market, Marc with clients in sales and purchases oped a thriving business with an even focus Stan Herman and created Stan Herman, and Sara Shevin are highly recognized, H throughout the Los Angeles area and on Los Angeles’ Westside and the Valley. Stephen Shapiro and Associates. In 1999 he I top-producing agents who are renowned advise as clients expand their real estate As the first female managing partner for left the firm to partner with Kurt Rappaport by colleagues and clients alike for their holdings outside of L.A. to markets like the Agency offices, her years of experience and created Westside Estate Agency, which integrity, loyalty, and professionalism. New York, Aspen and London. They are and solid knowledge of brand and lifestyle has now grown to be the number one luxury Specializing in the cities of Calabasas and competitive and conscientious, diligent and marketing allow her to provide an array of real estate agency in Los Angeles and one Hidden Hills, they are widely acknowledged delightful, intellectual and fun and bring a opportunities, perspectives, leverage, and of the top agencies in the country. Shap- as area experts, and are noted for their years global perspective to an often-hyperlocal exposure that is unmatched in the industry. iro’s last 12 months’ volume has been $180 of consistent success in the marketing and business. They have an incredible command With a 2019 sales volume of nearly $75 million. Shapiro’s dedication to his clients sale of luxury estates. With over 60 years of contract and negotiation — Roy was million, she has proven her abilities career- and his strong work ethic have since made of combined experience, and over $2 bil- trained at the School of Foreign Service wide and has since appeared on numerous him one of the top realtors in the country. lion in closed residential real estate sales, and worked as a pentagon contractor and top industry lists. With an unwavering com- He has worked with many of Los Angeles’ they consistently rank as the No. 1 team in Bosnak graduated from law school in Boston mitment to her clients, Schwartz thrives on elite and completed sales totaling multiple California, and in the top one percent of — and are widely respected among their fel- delivering an exceptional level of service, billions of dollars. Shapiro has also been agents nationwide for Berkshire Hathaway low agents in the markets where they work. assisting with everything from property featured in numerous media outlets as a resi- HomeServices. They are known for keeping their client list prep and staging to design and landscap- dential real estate expert. particularly private which is a contributing ing. Always readily available, she provides factor to their enviable repeat and referral results-oriented guidance with honesty, business. In 2019, their total sales volume transparency, and sincerity, which has was upwards of $33 million. earned her a thriving business based heavily upon referrals and repeat clients.

063-84_WBLA-SUPP.indd 82 8/27/20 3:20 PM AUGUST 31, 2020 The CUSTOM CONTENT - LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL 83 DAVID KRAMER GROUP As current circumstances continue to have a growing impact on the real estate market, so too has our ability to adapt to the present marketplace. For the 2020 year alone, DKG currently has $202,697,555 sold and in escrow. If you’re thinking of buying or selling, give us a call.

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DAVID SOLOMON TRACY TUTOR THE UMANSKY TEAM: KONSTANTINE VALISSARAKOS AND ANNA SOLOMON Tracy Tutor Team Mauricio Umansky, Eduardo Umansky, Nourmand & Associates Solomon Property Group Douglas Elliman Douglas Elliman Farrah Brittany, Sharon Umansky Benton onstantine Valissarakos boasts a notable ith almost 20 years of experience, and Alexia Umansky career that spans over 30 years. He has he Solomon Property Group consistently Tracy Tutor is one of the top agents built a strong portfolio of high net-worth The Agency K rank in the Wall Street Journal’s annual W at Douglas Elliman Beverly Hills and and celebrity clientele and sold over $1 bil- T list of top 250 agents in the United. In is an integral part of its Sports & Entertain- lion in real estate, with an emphasis on his- 2019 the team’s sales topped $170 million, ment division. She has represented some of he Umansky Team is known as one of toric and architecturally significant estates making the group one of the top producing the most noteworthy brands in real estate, LA’s leading real estate teams and one in Beachwood Canyon, Bronson Canyon teams at Douglas Elliman. With over 50 and iconic architects such as Frank Gehry, T of the most successful in the country. and Los Feliz. In 2019 alone, Valissarakos years of combined experience, the team has John Lautner, and Pierre Koenig. Tutor has The Umansky Team holds the distinction sold close to $54 million and represented worked in a broad range of neighborhoods consulted for the luxury five-star hotel and of selling the most homes in the country homes owned by celebrities including Kirst- helping clients buy, sell, or rent properties. resort, Amangiri in Canyon Point, Utah priced above $20 million, having represent- ie Alley, Vince Vaughn, Darren Criss, and With keen eyes for real estate marketing, the on the sales of over $400 million dollars ed some of the world’s most noteworthy Scotty Bowers. Growing up in a family that team has exponentially grown its business in branded real estate. She is also a repre- properties including the Playboy Mansion, restored significant landmark properties in year-over-year, even when the market was sentative of one of the most exciting new the first house in L.A. to sell above the $100 Seattle and Los Angeles shaped his career seemingly collapsing in the 2008 downturn. developments to come to Los Angeles, the million-mark, Walt Disney Estate, and resi- and why he is known for selling some of David and Anna Solomon pride their busi- West Hollywood EDITION Hotel and Res- dences owned by Michael Jackson, Michael Southern California’s most notable prop- ness in being able to deliver world-class mar- idences, designed by British architect John Jordan and Prince. In 2019, the Umansky erties. He has been recognized in global keting with aggressive, but delicate sales and Pawson and created by visionary hotelier Team participated in some of the biggest and entertainment publications and has negotiation skills, white-glove service, and Ian Schrager. In Q3 of 2019, Tutor landed off-record/market sales in Los Angeles and been consistently awarded for his top-level handling every transaction and client with the biggest local residential portfolio of her sold more than $553 million per the Wall production, placing him in the top 1% of the utmost discretion. Notable sales include career, The Malibu Series by Scott Gillen, Street Journal’s REAL Trends, ranking them agents nationwide. a $15.6 million property in Brentwood Park a collection of architecturally significant Number 3 team (small team 2-5 agents) in that was midway through construction, homes in Malibu valued at close to $500 the nation by sales volume. Notable sales of closed during the pandemic with a five-day million dollars. 2019 included 822 Sarbonne at $75 million. escrow.

BRANDEN AND MICHAEL WILLIAMSON LARRY YOUNG STEPHANIE YOUNGER RAYNI WILLIAMS Sotheby’s International Realty Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stephanie Younger Group Williams & Williams Estates Group California Properties Compass Hilton & Hyland Real Estate native Angeleno, Michael Williamson has seen the evolution of the Los his year marks Larry Young’s 32nd tephanie Younger’s results-driven ynamic husband-and-wife real estate A Angeles real estate market over the year selling real estate in Los Angeles. approach, integrity and honesty have team Branden and Rayni Williams past 40 years first hand. He has worked for T Whether buying or selling, his old-fash- S earned her top-producer status, as well D are the co-founders of Williams & some of the top agencies in Los Angeles ioned work ethic, coupled with expertise as the hard-earned respect of her clients and Williams Estates Group in Beverly Hills. prior to joining Sotheby’s International in sales and customer service, makes him a colleagues. Most recently, she has become a In the past year alone, the duo has sold Realty. His experience and innate ability to smart choice for the discerning client seek- top media resource for all things Westside. five estates over $40 million and 20 over connect with his clients led him to become ing an ethical agent. Once again, Young, of A Los Angeles native and a top real estate $10 million, including the $94 million Los a top producer year after year. He serves Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Califor- agent in the area, Younger has brought a Angeles house at 924 Bel Air Rd. The team as executive vice president - Southern nia Properties, was awarded the Chairman’s world of experience and vision to her clients also sold Jason Statham’s Malibu Colony California regional manager for Sotheby’s. Circle Diamond Award, confirming his 2019 throughout her long and successful real estate for $18.5 million and music producer During his tenure, he has been responsible sales volume was among the top one-half estate career. From her professional back- Mark Ronson’s Los Feliz spread. With for 15 offices and over 650 agents that of 1 percent of more than 50,000 Berkshire ground in sales, event planning, hospitality, record-setting sales in Beverly Hills, the collectively closed over $3 billion in sales Hathaway HomeServices agents nationwide. and the arts, she honed exceptional negotia- Bird Streets, and beyond, the power couple volume in 2019, the largest market for For closed production, Young ranked No. 46 tion skills, an eye for detail and style, and an has made a name for themselves as the Sotheby’s International Realty company- nationally. Locally, he ranked No. 10 in the unwavering commitment to customer satis- #1 Team on the West Coast, according to owned brokerage in office count, agent Los Angeles region, and No. 1 in the Bever- faction. An alumna of Loyola Marymount the Wall Street Journal Real Trends 2020. count, as well as in sales volume. His vast ly Hills Office. He also serves as a director of University and long-time Westchester resi- Highly specialized in selling architecturally understanding of the real estate industry Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Califor- dent, Younger is loyal to the Westside with significant and one-of-a-kind properties allows him to effectively train and coach nia Properties’ Luxury Division. a commitment to serving the people and in Los Angeles, the couple sold Frank agents to anticipate changes in the market communities she knows and loves, especially Lloyd’s Wright’s Ennis House in 2019 for as well as how to best serve their clients. Westchester, Playa del Rey, Marina del Rey, $18 million, setting the record for the most Playa Vista and the surrounding areas. expensive home ever sold by the iconic architect.

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