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The back story
Buying in Los Angeles: the back story
From the estates of Bel-Air and Holmby Hills to the beach houses of Malibu: how prime Los Angeles property works, and who sells it.
18 of the best · Los Angeles, California
Property in Los Angeles: Brokerages, Agents and Prime Neighbourhoods
The brokerages and agents who sell prime homes in Beverly Hills, Bel-Air, the Hollywood Hills, Santa Monica and Malibu. We never publish prices.
Our 18 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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A Beverly Hills-born brokerage
The Agency
A luxury brokerage founded in Beverly Hills, with offices across Los Angeles including Malibu.
22601 Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 103, Malibu, CA 90265Explore View on map
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Estates and prime homes
Hilton & Hyland
A Los Angeles luxury brokerage with offices on Sunset Boulevard and in Beverly Hills.
9000 W Sunset Blvd, Suite 850, West Hollywood, CA 90069Explore View on map
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Beverly Hills and Montecito
Carolwood Estates
A boutique luxury brokerage on Santa Monica Boulevard in Beverly Hills, with a Montecito office.
9440 Santa Monica Blvd, Penthouse, Beverly Hills, CA 90210Explore View on map
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Los Angeles brokerages 8
Specialists in prime LA homes.
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Beverly Hills and Montecito
Carolwood Estates
A boutique luxury brokerage on Santa Monica Boulevard in Beverly Hills, with a Montecito office.
9440 Santa Monica Blvd, Penthouse, Beverly Hills, CA 90210Explore View on map
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Estates and prime homes
Hilton & Hyland
A Los Angeles luxury brokerage with offices on Sunset Boulevard and in Beverly Hills.
9000 W Sunset Blvd, Suite 850, West Hollywood, CA 90069Explore View on map
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A Beverly Hills family firm
Nourmand & Associates
A family-run brokerage on North Beverly Drive, with offices in Beverly Hills and Hollywood.
421 N Beverly Dr, Suite 200, Beverly Hills, CA 90210Explore View on map
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Westside and Pasadena
PLG Estates
A Los Angeles brokerage with offices on the Westside and in Pasadena.
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Offices across LA
Rodeo Realty
A Los Angeles brokerage with its Beverly Hills office on Wilshire Boulevard.
9171 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 321, Beverly Hills, CA 90210Explore View on map
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Beverly Hills and Brentwood
Smith & Berg Partners
A luxury brokerage with offices in Beverly Hills and Brentwood.
9454 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100, Beverly Hills, CA 90212Explore View on map
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A Beverly Hills-born brokerage
The Agency
A luxury brokerage founded in Beverly Hills, with offices across Los Angeles including Malibu.
22601 Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 103, Malibu, CA 90265Explore View on map
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Estates on the Westside
The Beverly Hills Estates
A luxury brokerage on Sunset Boulevard specialising in estates.
8878 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069Explore View on map
National brokerages 5
With LA offices.
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National brokerage
Coldwell Banker Realty Beverly Hills
Coldwell Banker’s Beverly Hills offices and its Global Luxury programme.
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National brokerage
Douglas Elliman: Beverly Hills
Douglas Elliman’s Beverly Hills office on El Camino Drive, home of the Altman Brothers team.
150 El Camino Dr, Suite 300, Beverly Hills, CA 90212Explore View on map
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At the Malibu Civic Center
Douglas Elliman: Malibu
Douglas Elliman’s Malibu office on Civic Center Way.
23465 Civic Center Way, Building 9, Malibu, CA 90265Explore View on map
Agents and teams 4
Well-known names.
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Architectural and estate homes
Aaron Kirman Group
An agent team focused on architectural and estate homes across Los Angeles.
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At Douglas Elliman
The Altman Brothers
Josh and Matt Altman’s team at Douglas Elliman in Beverly Hills.
150 El Camino Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90212Explore View on map
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