Proving they are true leaders in a complex real estate market, eight agents and teams from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties have been recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as among the most dynamic residential real estate agents in Los Angeles County.

In its annual “Leaders of Influence - Residential Real Estate Brokers 2024” special section, the Journal shines a light on the hardworking agents and teams who have the knowledge, skills, and dedication to go the extra mile for their clients. They are recognized for their exceptional contributions to the residential real estate sector and for their solid performance during the last 6 months of 2023 and first six months of 2024.

“These agents and teams demonstrate, year after year, their peerless ability to deliver concierge-level service that wows their clients. We are proud to salute them for representing our company on this prestigious list,” said John Closson, Vice President and Regional Manager, Los Angeles. “Their passion for helping clients achieve the goal of homeownership shines through in each transaction.”

The following is a list of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties agents and teams featured in the August 19 issue of the Los Angeles Business Journal.

• Ian Brooks – Santa Monica – Architectural & Estates Director at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Ian is globally recognized for strategically representing sellers and buyers of architectural & estate properties in the Los Angeles area. Well-known locally and globally as an expert in the Real Estate Industry, he is often featured in The Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, NPR, CNN, V-H-1, and KNBC. Numerous sales are public, most are private, and discretion is paramount. Clients have described Brooks as the "Ultimate Realtor", stating "Ian should have a doctorate in this business." Many describe Brooks’ work as "concierge service at its highest level. Ian's family is his business.” Fluent in French, Italian, Spanish, and English. Clients expect and receive the best experience in selling & buying a property!
• THE FEIL GROUP – Pacific Palisades – THE FEIL GROUP is one of the true powerhouse teams on the Westside of Los Angeles and throughout the city. With clientele ranging from the entertainment industry and professional athletes, to the very top of finance and tech spaces, The Feil Group has been the trusted real estate advisors for some of the most respected and prominent families in Los Angeles. With an extensive network throughout the city and a bottom-line-results approach, they have established themselves as a top team in Los Angeles and amongst the top 1% of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices agents nationwide. The Feil Group has consistently been amongst the elite in sales production year after year. As one of the top teams in California and one of the top teams at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, they continue to excel by leveraging their expertise, innovation, and dedication to achieving outstanding results for their clients. Despite an evolving residential market, the group’s superior market knowledge and innovative approach to marketing are once again catapulting them to the top of the sales chart for the firm.
• Andrew Manning – Sherman Oaks – Established agent/REALTOR®, Andrew has been honored as a founding member for the brokerage's esteemed Luxury Property Division. Now serving as a designated Luxury Property Specialist, he continually achieves the ranking of #1 individual agent in the San Fernando Valley, Top 10 in the Country & has brokered over $2.5 Billion in his stellar career. He serves all areas of Los Angeles, from the Palisades to the San Fernando Valley, Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Valley. He is also proud to be a Certified SRES® Senior Specialist and Certified EcoBroker®.
• Stephanie Payab – Encino – President and founder of The Payab Group, Stephanie is an established Realtor® with exceptional home buying and sales performance for over 20 years. Garnering several awards along the way, Stephanie says her success is built on “relationships, honest and clear communication, and (her) client’s trust in her knowledge of the market.” The creation of The Payab Group furthers Stephanie’s success by bringing in talented individuals to mentor and encourage, sharing her vast knowledge. Her collaborative and business-ready approach for her residential clients in the San Fernando Valley, West Side of Los Angeles and beyond keep her constantly on the move and ready to help you with your next real estate deal.
• Lauren Ravitz – Brentwood – Lauren delivers a full-service package to each of her clients with her connections to local businesses and influential people, with a finger on the pulse of the Los Angeles lifestyle, and with the outstanding resources at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties. Her reputation, roster of clients, consistent work ethic, and professionalism speak for themselves. As a Luxury Director, Lauren holds her relationships with clients in high regard, and does so with honesty, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Nancy Sanborn and Brian Joy – Beverly Hills – The Sanborn Team specializes in probate, trust and conservatorship sales of real property and they are a steadying force in the highly competitive Los Angeles real estate market. Nancy and Brian are Executive Directors of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties’ Probate Sales Division. They are two of the industry's most consistent and reliable sales professionals. For more than 30 years, The Sanborn Team has developed a far-reaching network and built a team that provides informed representation to an impressive list of repeat and referral clients. Their clients include some of California’s most prestigious attorneys, accountants, trustees, administrators, and conservators, and most distinguished property owners. The Sanborn Team specializes in representing sellers of residential real estate properties throughout the Westside areas and San Fernando Valley. They are proactive, results-oriented agents with proven success. Their clients appreciate their hands-on communication and problem-solving skills, as well as their negotiating skills.
• Meredith Schlosser – Brentwood – Meredith approaches her business with passion, transparency, a tireless work ethic, and a tenacity that sets her apart from the rest. She strives for real results for her clients – both tangible and intangible. The bottom line is critical; however, Meredith believes that so is the process and the client experience. Over the past 12 years, Meredith has become one of the top real estate agents in Los Angeles and has over $700 million in sales. She is ranked in the top half of 1% of all Berkshire Hathaway Home Services agents (over 50,000 agents globally) as well as the top 1.5% of 1.6 million agents in the nation by Real Trends. Meredith has appeared in notable and local news outlets such as The Los Angeles Times, Business Insider, LA Confidential and The Wall Street Journal. Navigating the waters of the highly competitive Los Angeles real estate market is no small task; but since relocating from her native New York City, Meredith has made LA her own. She prides herself on a deep knowledge of LA's diverse neighborhoods, as well as the relationships she has built with clients and throughout the brokerage community.
• Larry Young + Associates – Beverly Hills – With 35 years of local experience as a full-time real estate professional, Larry has the confidence and communication skills to handle the most sensitive real estate matters. For 2023 closed production, Larry Young + Associates ranked No. 9 for Small Teams out of more than 50,000 agents in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices global network. Larry remains a Director of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties’ Luxury Properties Division. He is committed to complete satisfaction, so his clients receive the highest level of personalized service the industry has to offer.

About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties proudly supports 2,500 sales associates in over 40 offices spanning Santa Barbara to San Diego. In 2023, our expert agents assisted in more than 6,000 client transactions for over $10.3 billion in sales volume.

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