Sotheby’s Intl. Realty /
Sunset Strip Brokerage
The heat of the Los Angeles real estate market is clearly apparent in Ades’ recent transactions, which include the sale of Mark Duplass’ Silver Lake property for $4.44 million and a slew of other homes in the $5 million range. “L.A. is a collection of micro markets and emerging markets,” Ades says. “Sellers are seeing a strong retail buyer entering the market. Deals are getting done. I think 2016 will be an exciting year.”
Sotheby’s Intl. Realty /
Sunset Strip Brokerage
Alperin’s recent sales include the Michael and Angelique De Luca home for $4.75 million and Bob and Naomi Odenkirk’s property for $2.45 million. “Los Angeles is a hot real estate market for U.S. and foreign investors,” Alperin says. “Developers are continuing to innovate and develop the L.A. landscape. Job-level upswing along with income increases help propel home prices. It’s an exciting time to be investing in real estate.”
Douglas Elliman Brokerage
The stars of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles” have $300 million in current listings, sell $1 million daily, have racked up $2 billion in sales, and rep clients such as Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. They sold Reba McEntire’s $22.5 million home; three homes including the Dick Zanuck estate for $60 million in gated Beverly Park; Laker Jordan Farmar’s home; and have the $53 million listing on the famed Hacienda de la Paz 8-acre Rolling Hills estate. “2016’s going to be a very volatile year,” says Josh. “Hang on — we’re about to go for a ride.”
Managing Partner Brentwood,
The Agency
Arana’s 2015 sales exceeded $308 million. Notable transactions included Michael Strahan’s house (repping the buyer); motivational author Lucinda Bassett’s Malibu estate (repping the seller) and 9945 Beverly Grove Dr. He co-closed the $23 million Villa Ruchello and reps the Enclave at Century Woods. “2015 was the best year of my career, not only for sales, but also for the new relationships that were forged.”
Chairman, Estates Division,
Rodeo Realty
Babajian’s major sales last year included 1870 Carla Ridge, Beverly Hills for $19.5 million — at a whopping $3,000 per sq. ft.; 1303 Park Way for $17.75 million, one of the highest sales in the Beverly Hills flats; 1200 Laurel Way, Beverly Hills for $9.95 million; 10063 Hillgrove Dr., Beverly Hills, listed at $6.25 million. “Los Angeles is going through a major renaissance and is elevating to the level of other major cities like New York, London and Hong Kong,” he says.
Partner, Westside Estate Agency
Bernstein sold Kirk Kerkorian’s Beverly Hills estate for $19 million; he has the listing on Lyn and Norman Lear’s Brentwood estate at $55 million; a Park Bel-Air Estate property at $115 million; Burnt Point in East Hampton, owned by billionaire Stewart Rahr, for $95 million. He sold the Fleur de Lys property for $102 million and Howard Marks’ Malibu estate for $75 million — the most ever paid for a beach home in California.
Gussman Czako Estates
Czako repped Mariah Carey in her $9 million Bel-Air estate sale; sold the former Bette Davis Beverly Hills residence for $9 million; James Caan’s $4 million home sale to “Entourage” creator Doug Ellin; has listings for Allen Sides’ $20 million Santa Barbara estate and “Fatal Attraction” screenwriter James Dearden’s $6.3 million Beverly Hills home; and will list a $10 million Bel-Air spec home for Castle Rock co-founder Andy Scheinman. “You never know who might walk through the door,” he says. “Once it was Farrah Fawcett, another time, Gregory Peck.”
Partner, Westside Estate Agency
Ehrlich’s recent sales include: 901 Oxford Way, Beverly Hills, for $31 million, repping the buyer; 121 Udine Way, Bel-Air, for $13.995 million, repping the seller; Elm Drive, Beverly Hills, for $13 million, which reportedly went to Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley; and 24572 Malibu Road for $11 million, repping the seller. He’s closing on 2338 Chislehurst Dr. (the sellers are said to be singer Sia and husband Erik Lang). “The majority of buyers are local or from the U.S.,” he says. “I expect the trend to continue as L.A. is an undervalued market.”
Vice President, Hilton & Hyland
The dollars involved in Feder’s real estate deals speak for themselves. Last year, she sold a $43 million estate at 475 Bel-Air Road on behalf of the William H. Doheny family, as well as Tobey and Jennifer Meyer Maguire’s $10.25 million house at 230 N. Carmelina Ave. Throw in a $35 million deal in Holmby Hills and a $22.5 million Brentwood Park home, and no wonder Feder thinks the high-end L.A. market is “stunning.” “The energy says ‘full steam ahead,’” she adds. “You can just feel it.”
Hilton & Hyland
Fenton handles luxury estates and modern view properties. Recent sales include 706 N. Hillcrest Road, the highest sale in the history of the Beverly Hills Flats, at $20.5 million, and 1442 Tanager Way, purchased by Calvin Klein for $25 million. Current top listing: The Playboy Mansion. “(I’ve had) passion for fine architecture and exquisite design since I was young,” Fenton says. “That drive… has enabled me to represent amazing properties.”
Coldwell Banker
Fitzgerald has been representing buyers and sellers for more than 20 years in all markets of L.A.’s Westside. Many of her sales are private off-market transactions and she seldom discloses her clients, who include showbiz royalty, Internet and Wall Street personas, music industry creatives, sports figures and foreign investors. All want privacy. “It is a privilege to have the trust and confidence from many successful, talented people who count on me to represent them to take them to the next chapter of their needs, wants and dreams,” she says.
Estate Homes Director,
Rodeo Realty Beverly Hills
Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing” star has sold over $1 billion worth of property. Notable 2015 sales include 1870 Carla Ridge for $20 million, 1645 Carla Ridge for $11.4 million and more than 20 other homes at over $5 million each. Celebrity clients included Adam Levine, Steve Aoki and Adele. “Beverly Hills is the new London,” Flagg says. “I just sold a 3,000-sq.-ft. Bel-Air home for $9 million, and in the past year I sold four houses, and resold them in the exact same condition for a $1 million-$2 million profit.”
Partner/exec VP, Ewing & Associates, Sotheby’s Intl. Realty
Co-Chairman, CEO, Israel Sotheby’s Intl. Realty
Fridman specializes in luxe residential estate properties and large-scale projects throughout L.A., Europe and Israel. His listings include Jennifer Lopez’s $14.5 million Hidden Hills estate. Transactions include the $6 million sale of a Hidden Hills estate to “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” star Scott Disick and the sale of a $2.6 million Calabasas estate to Kylie Jenner. “L.A.’s an extremely dynamic market,” he says. “January started out very strong fueled by high-net-worth international and domestic clients.”
Coldwell Banker Previews Intl.
Gottula and partner Joyce Rey work some of the highest-ticket properties in the city. They sold the Samuel Goldwyn Estate for $25 million, and Gottula reps the Palazzo di Amore estate, listed at $149 million. “Most consumers believe that the luxury real estate market is controlled by foreign buyers; in fact, 70% of the properties sold in 2015 in excess of $20 million were sold to Americans,” she says.
Bond Street Partners at The Agency
The duo’s gross sales for 2015 totaled $150 million and they’re in talks for their third season on Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles.” Recent major deals include the $30 million sale of 438 N. Faring Road (reportedly rented to Jay Z and Beyonce). Currently they have Nicolette Sheridan’s Bel-Air property listed for $3.195 million and two major new-construction projects totaling over $50 million. “2016 promises to be our best year yet, with projected sales in the range of $400 million,” they say.
Partners Trust
Holcomb and Rutstein have brokered big-time deals, including the $10 million-plus pact for Matthew Perry’s Pier House in Malibu in 2015, according to press reports. The duo has worked with pro athletes, musicians and film/TV pros on major transactions. “Mark and I feel that L.A. real estate will continue to rise in value,” Holcomb says. “L.A. is an exceptional city.”
Partners Trust
Last year Hutton repped manager Scooter Braun on the sale of two homes he owned in West Hollywood for $9.5 million and $3.95 million, and his purchase for $13 million in Brentwood. She also repped industry agents, actors and athletes. “The market’s very exciting with big projects like the redevelopment of downtown Palisades by Rick Caruso and the Rams coming to L.A.,” Hutton says. “Both bring added value to the Westside and beach cities.”
Sally Forster Jones Group/
John Aaroe Group
Jones sold 10295 Cresta Dr. in Cheviot Hills for record-breaking neighborhood price of $5.875 million, Sid Caesar’s former residence in Bel-Air; 1211 Linda Flora Dr., Beverly Hills, to former NBA player Andrei Kirilenko; and repped the buyer of Robin Thicke’s home at 1568 Blue Jay Way. “Correct pricing is crucial to achieving the highest price and fewest days on the market,” she says.
President, Aaroe Estates/John Aaroe Group Kirman closed $300 million in deals in 2015 and has $600 million in active inventory, including the Danny Thomas estate at $135 million, the Dawn Steel estate at $19.9 million and the Gucci estate. Last year he sold a $70 million international property, a Quincy Jones Beverly Hills home to a Chinese investor for $16 million, the Neutra Kun House and the Neutra Goldman home. “World markets are becoming volatile,” he says, “but because of the influx of global wealth from abroad, I’m confident L.A.’s real estate will continue to do exceptionally well.”
Hilton & Hyland
Lawyer handled the $2.67 million sale of Nicole Richie and Joel Madden’s Hollywood Hills estate; repped Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas in the $16.1 million sale of their mansion; and Patrick Dempsey and Jillian Fink in the $14.5 million sale of their property. “My in-depth knowledge of architecture has helped me sell the most significant trophy properties in Los Angeles,” boasts Lawyer. “High-profile entertainment clients come to me because they know I’ll provide unmatched service.”
Sotheby’s Intl. Realty,
Brentwood Brokerage
Moritz repped John Legend and Chrissy Teigen on the sale and purchase of their new property in the Beverly Hills Post Office area, a modern home with ocean, city, canyon and sunset views. Other big sales in 2015: 500 Dalehurst Ave. for $4.37 million, 531 Woodruff Ave. for $4.22 million, 703 Walden Dr. for $7.66 million and 1172 Napoli Dr. in Pacific Palisades for $6.6 million. “The market continues to be very strong and active, fueled by buyers and sellers in entertainment and finance,” says Moritz.
President, the Oppenheim Group
Oppenheim tallies more than
$150 million in active listings and closed 55 deals in 2015. That included NBA player Kris Humphries’ purchase of a $6.2 million Beverly Hills home, and the selling of Taye Diggs and Idina Menzel’s $2.55 million Hollywood Hills enclave. Oppenheim continues to be optimistic about the L.A. luxury market: “Despite major price increases over the last few years, Los Angeles real estate is still undervalued on the international stage,” he says.
Founder/Owner, Westside Estate Agency
Rappaport deals with high-flyers such as Madonna, Ryan Seacrest and Larry Ellison. He sold Maurice Marciano’s $50 million estate to Steve Wynn, and the Fleur de Lys estate in Holmby Hills for $102 million, the largest sale in L.A. history. He repped both buyer Dr. Dre and sellers Tom Brady/Gisele Bundchen in the deal for the $40 Brentwood estate; and Sean Parker and Ellen DeGeneres the sale of her Holmby Hills home to the tech mogul for $55 million. “L.A. is where entertainment, art, media, real estate and technology all blend,” he says.
Executive Director, Coldwell Banker Previews Intl.
Rey has amassed over $3 billion in career sales, including such deals as the Samuel Goldwyn estate for $27.9 million; Corona del Mar, Pacific Palisades, for $23.9 million; a Malibu architectural estate for $22 million; and leased the Taylor Hackford-Helen Mirren Hollywood estate. “In 2015, the Westside luxury residential market outperformed 2014 in all price categories over $5 million, and over $20 million the volume increased by a whopping 23%,” Rey says.
CEO, the Rich Group at Keller Williams Studio City
Rich repped former NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens in the recent $2 million sale of his home in Sherman Oaks, and the sellers in the $1.04 million sale of a Sherman Oaks home to “Secrets and Lies” actress Natalie Martinez. “Rich is more than just a name,” she says. “It’s rich with results and 30 years of experience.”
Founding partners, Partners Trust
Partners Trust already has nine offices (including in Shanghai), 240 associates and $2.2 billion in sales. Segal, nephew of George Segal, repped scribe Robert Towne in a $9.6 million sale. Smith had $131 million in sales in 2015. “Santa Monica is a magnet for low-key, high-profile entertainment business people,” he says. “Walkable, easy-access is appealing.” Stearns, with $90 million in 2015 sales, has repped such celebs as Neil Diamond, Dolly Parton, Ruben Blades, Jackson Browne, LeAnn Rimes, Whoopi Goldberg and Bob Dylan. Evans’ sales include a $30 million Bel-Air estate, 15 Oakmont Dr. for $19.5 million and 1611 Old Oak Road for $11.85 million.
Founder and president, the Agency
Rose had sales over $197 million in 2015. He broke the price-per-sq.-ft. record for Sunset Plaza/Rising Glen with 1877 Rising Glen, Ryan Phillipe’s previous residence; with fellow agents he sold 609 E Channel Road, Villa Ruchello, for $23 million — the second-highest residential sale in Santa Monica history; a Skyline Drive Hagy Belzberg design to Pharrell Williams and 1853 Marcheeta Place in the Bird streets. “L.A.’s cuisine, culture, nightlife, population and housing stock is finally reaching a point in line with other global cities,” says Rose.
Chairman, Westside Estate Agency
Shapiro has been selling high-end estates and houses in the $10 million market and up for more than 35 years, and reports that “this year is no different.” Clients have included such bold-faced names as Steve Wynn, Brad Grey, Steve Cohen, David Hoberman, Mossimo Giannulli, Joe Wender and Ann Colgin, Peter Morton and Steve Tisch. “With lack of quality inventory plus increasing interest in the Los Angeles market, I’m confident demand will allow prices to keep rising,” he says.
Hilton & Hyland
Last year Trudeau sold the famed 616 Nimes Road Bel-Air Lionsgate estate — and former Kenny Rogers mansion — for $46.25 million (it previously sold in 2010 for $12.2 million). He also handled the sale of Rihanna’s old Beverly Hills mansion to singer John Legend and wife Chrissy Teigen for $14.1 million. “Being able to identify a client’s needs and juggle a unique property transaction while keeping complete discretion is what makes my clients lifelong real estate partners,” says Trudeau.
Founder/CEO, The Agency
Umansky had sales over $266 million in 2015, including $23.7 million for 910 Foothill Road as well as properties at 438 N. Faring and 918 N. Roxbury. He reps the Playboy Mansion, asking $200 million, the most expensive listing in the U.S.; Jeff Franklin’s Sunset Strip estate; a penthouse at the Ritz-Carlton Residences at L.A. Live in downtown for $15 million; Michael Jordan’s personal residence in Chicago; and a $53 million estate. “With our thriving economy and luxurious lifestyle, L.A. has become the No. 1 global destination,” he says.
Williams & Williams at Hilton & Hyland
This team’s deals include 1100 Bel-Air Road for $35 million; 9161 Oriole Way, to Dr. Dre, for $35 million; 1220 Loma Vista for $14.99 million; 1130 Maytor Place for $12.99 million: 9135 Hazen Dr. for $11.99 million; 400 Castle Place for $12.5 million; 7661 Curson Terrace for $8 million; 320 Trousdale Place for $7.99 million; 1865 Carla Ridge for $7.2 million. “We’re not saving lives, we’re just selling homes,” says Branden. “Keep your head down and keep closing.” Adds Rayni: “What’s better than an Oscar? A trophy estate.”
Hilton & Hyland
Wilson’s sales include 611 S. Muirfield, where he repped the buyer, for $16.1 million; 501 S. Hudson, repping buyers Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, for $11.85 million; and 7100 La Presa Dr., repping seller Russ Thyret, former CEO of Warner Bros. Music, for $5.1 million. “Over the last two decades my experience with diverse and demanding industry clientele, coupled with my recognition of the need for privacy, has earned me the reputation as a go-to agent in the entertainment industry,” Wilson says.
Compass
Last year marked a big transition for Zanuck, who moved from
New York City to join Compass
Real Estate’s Beverly Hills office. She built a track record over 18 years at Hilton & Hyland. The former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star in 2013 sold the priciest one-bedroom home in the country — a $21 million property in Beverly Park. Zanuck’s client list includes Sharon Stone, Eric Clapton,
Faith Hill and Tim McGraw. “I am very fortunate to live and work in one of the most desirable luxury markets in the world,” Zanuck says. “If my clients want something, I get it done.”