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9 Best Real Estate Agencies in Los Angeles (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 9 picks

The best real estate agencies in Los Angeles in 2026 include The Agency, Compass, Sotheby's International Realty, Douglas Elliman and Hilton & Hyland. Nourmand & Associates, Carolwood Estates and Rodeo Realty are strong LA-based alternatives, and Coldwell Banker's Larchmont office suits Hancock Park and Mid-City. Each has an LA office and its own website; this is a shortlist, not a ranking by sales.

How we chose

These are brokerages, so this list is held to a higher bar than a restaurant round-up. Every firm here is currently operating, has its own website and at least one Los Angeles-area office, states a clear focus on its own site, and serves buyers and sellers in LA. We mixed national and international brands that have Los Angeles offices with firms that are based in LA. Nobody paid to be included and there are no affiliate links on this page.

We do not rank brokerages by sales volume, commission or 'best' in any financial sense, and nothing here is legal or financial advice. Treat it as a shortlist to start from.

Check any agent or broker before you hire them: every real estate licensee in California can be looked up in the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) license lookup, which shows whether a license is current.

In California, a brokerage is a company run by a licensed broker, and its agents work under that broker's license. In Los Angeles the agent you work with usually matters more than the logo on the sign, so use this list to find a firm with offices and a focus that fit your neighborhood and budget, then interview two or three agents there.

Since the 2024 industry settlement, buyers are asked to sign a written agreement with their agent that spells out how the agent will be paid, and commissions are negotiable. Read it before you sign, and see the FAQs below.

1. The Agency — Beverly Hills

A global boutique brokerage with a Beverly Hills office and a second LA office in Pasadena.

Specialty Luxury and high-end residential, Beverly Hills and Greater LABest for Buyers, sellers and renters

The Agency describes itself as a global boutique real estate brokerage. Its site lists homes for sale and for rent, and its Greater Los Angeles region is run from offices in Beverly Hills and Pasadena.

It fits sellers and buyers who want a brand with an international reach, from Westside estates to homes in the San Gabriel Valley.

Good to know: Ask which of its LA offices the agent works from; the Pasadena office is at 225 S Lake Ave, Suite 100.

331 Foothill Rd, Suite 100, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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2. Compass — Santa Monica

A national brokerage with roughly two dozen offices across Los Angeles County.

Specialty Residential sales and rentals across LA CountyBest for Buyers, sellers and renters

Compass is a licensed real estate broker whose site covers homes for sale and apartments for rent. Its office directory lists about two dozen locations in Los Angeles County, including Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Pasadena, Studio City, Long Beach and Palos Verdes.

That coverage makes it one of the easier brokerages to find a neighborhood specialist at, whether you are in Silver Lake, the Valley or the South Bay.

Good to know: Look up the Compass office nearest your target neighborhood and ask for agents based there. The address shown is its Montana Avenue office in Santa Monica.

1333 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403

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3. Sotheby's International Realty - Beverly Hills Brokerage — Beverly Hills

The Sotheby's International Realty brokerage in Beverly Hills' Golden Triangle.

Specialty Luxury residential, Beverly Hills and the WestsideBest for Buyers and sellers

Sotheby's International Realty lists this Beverly Hills brokerage as its Western Region headquarters, in the Golden Triangle on Wilshire Boulevard. The brand also has a Pacific Palisades brokerage at 15140 Sunset Boulevard.

It is built for luxury sellers and buyers, particularly those who want a listing marketed through an international network.

Good to know: Ask the agent how a listing would be marketed to out-of-state and international buyers, and what that costs you.

9665 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 400, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

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4. Douglas Elliman — Beverly Hills

A New York-founded brokerage whose Los Angeles agents work from a Beverly Hills office.

Specialty Luxury residential and condominiumsBest for Buyers and sellers

Douglas Elliman is headquartered in New York and holds a California broker license. Its team and agent pages list the Beverly Hills office on El Camino Drive as the base for its Los Angeles agents.

Its agents are organized into teams, which can make it easy to find a group that works in a particular neighborhood or price range.

Good to know: Many Elliman agents work in teams, so ask who the main contact will be and who covers when they are unavailable.

150 El Camino Dr, Suite 300, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

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5. Hilton & Hyland — West Hollywood

Founded in 1993 by Jeff Hyland and Rick Hilton; calls itself a leading luxury brokerage.

Specialty Luxury estates and distinctive propertiesBest for Buyers and sellers

Hilton & Hyland describes itself as the leading international luxury real estate brokerage. It was founded in 1993 by Jeff Hyland and Rick Hilton and is known for selling distinctive properties and estates in Los Angeles.

Its only listed office is on the Sunset Strip, on the border of Beverly Hills, and its site says it keeps an international presence in major world centers.

Good to know: For estate sales, ask the agent which recent comparable sales they would use to set the price and why.

9000 W Sunset Blvd, Suite 850, West Hollywood, CA 90069

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6. Nourmand & Associates — Brentwood, Westside

A full-service luxury brokerage with offices in Beverly Hills, Brentwood and Hollywood.

Specialty Luxury residential, Westside, Beverly Hills and HollywoodBest for Buyers and sellers, including relocation clients

Nourmand & Associates describes itself as a full-service real estate brokerage focused on luxury real estate in Los Angeles. Besides sales, its site highlights mortgage, escrow and relocation services.

It lists three offices: Beverly Hills (421 N Beverly Dr, #200), Brentwood and Hollywood (6525 Sunset Blvd, Ste G2).

Good to know: If you want one point of contact for the mortgage, escrow and move, ask which services the firm offers in-house and which are separate companies.

11999 San Vicente Blvd, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90049

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7. Carolwood Estates — Beverly Hills

An independent Beverly Hills brokerage working from a penthouse office on Santa Monica Boulevard.

Specialty Luxury residential, Beverly Hills and surrounding neighborhoodsBest for Buyers and sellers

Carolwood Estates presents itself as an independent brokerage based in Beverly Hills, with a stated focus on discretion, transactional excellence and meeting client expectations.

Its site lists one office, at 9440 Santa Monica Boulevard, and it suits clients who prefer a locally owned firm to a national brand.

Good to know: For a private or off-market sale, ask how the firm markets a listing to a select group of buyers and what it means for the price.

9440 Santa Monica Blvd, Penthouse, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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8. Rodeo Realty — Beverly Hills

A Beverly Hills-headquartered brokerage with offices from Brentwood to the San Fernando Valley.

Specialty Residential sales, new homes, probate and trust salesBest for Buyers and sellers

Rodeo Realty says it is one of the largest real estate agencies in Southern California, with offices in Los Angeles and Ventura County. Its site lists locations including Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Encino and Woodland Hills.

It also runs specialist divisions for new homes, bankruptcy, probate and trust sales, entertainment and sports clients, and ranch and equestrian properties.

Good to know: For a probate or trust sale, ask for an agent in its probate division rather than a general residential agent.

9171 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 321, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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9. Coldwell Banker Realty - Larchmont — Larchmont / Hancock Park, Mid-City & Fairfax

A Coldwell Banker office on Larchmont Boulevard focused on Hancock Park and Mid-City.

Specialty Hancock Park, Larchmont and Mid-City homesBest for Buyers and sellers

This Coldwell Banker Realty office on Larchmont Boulevard says it has served the Los Angeles area for over 60 years and holds a leading market share in the Hancock Park and Wilshire area. Its stated focus is the luxury home market in Hancock Park.

Coldwell Banker also runs a Beverly Hills office at 301 N Cañon Dr, Suite E, which covers Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood, Santa Monica and West Hollywood.

Good to know: Ask for agents who have recently sold in your specific Hancock Park or Mid-City street, not just the neighborhood in general.

444 N Larchmont Blvd, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90004

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Frequently asked questions

How do real estate commissions work in California after the 2024 NAR settlement?

The California Department of Real Estate says commissions are fully negotiable under California law, and agents should not present any rate as standard. Under the settlement that took effect in August 2024, a buyer's agent must have a signed representation agreement that covers their compensation. California's AB 2992, effective January 1, 2025, requires that agreement to state the agent's pay, the services provided and an expiration date no more than three months after signing.

How do I check a real estate agent's or broker's license in California?

Use the California Department of Real Estate's public license lookup, where you can search by name, company or license ID. It shows whether the license is current, and it is worth doing for both the individual agent and the brokerage they work under.

Do I need a real estate attorney as well as an agent?

An agent finds properties or buyers and negotiates the deal, but is not a lawyer and does not give legal advice. California does not require an attorney at closing, because home sales normally close through an escrow company. Some buyers and sellers still hire a real estate attorney to review a complicated contract, a trust or probate sale, or a title problem.

What is dual agency?

Dual agency is when one agent or brokerage represents both the buyer and the seller in the same deal. The DRE says licensees in that position must disclose it to both parties in writing. If you are uncomfortable with it, ask a prospective agent up front how they handle deals where the same brokerage has both sides.

Should I choose a large brokerage or a boutique firm in LA?

Large brokerages offer many offices, big marketing platforms and listings that reach a wide audience, while boutiques tend to be centered on a few neighborhoods and a particular price range. Either can work, so the better test is the individual agent: ask for recent sales in your neighborhood and price range, how they will be paid, and who handles day-to-day communication.

1. The Agency — Beverly Hills

2. Compass — Santa Monica

3. Sotheby's International Realty - Beverly Hills Brokerage — Beverly Hills

4. Douglas Elliman — Beverly Hills

5. Hilton & Hyland — West Hollywood

6. Nourmand & Associates — Brentwood, Westside

7. Carolwood Estates — Beverly Hills

8. Rodeo Realty — Beverly Hills

9. Coldwell Banker Realty - Larchmont — Larchmont / Hancock Park, Mid-City & Fairfax

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