Best Mar Vista Realtor for buyers and sellers: Diana Braun, Compass
Mid-century houses on larger lots, the Gregory Ain Mar Vista Tract and the streets around Venice Boulevard, with recent sales, a 2026 client review and market data.
Written and updated November 10, 2026 · Diana Braun, Broker-Associate, Compass · DRE# 01362342 · 310-866-5039
- Diana Braun's recent Mar Vista sales include 3785 Boise Avenue ($2,815,845, 2026, both sides) and 3625 Berryman Avenue ($2,442,000, 2025, listing). She is the listing agent for 4241 Campbell Drive, a double lot of 0.26 acre, listed at $3,695,000 and in contract as of November 2026.
- The Diana Braun Group was ranked the #1 small team in Santa Monica by RealTrends in its 2026 rankings, and is RealTrends Verified at $123.98M in sales volume across 32 transaction sides in 2025.
- Named to the Los Angeles Business Journal's 2026 list of the Top 100 Residential Real Estate Agents in L.A. County, ranked by 2025 sales volume.
- Diana Braun was named a Los Angeles Magazine Real Estate All-Star in 2023 and again for 2027, and to the RealTrends America's Best list in 2021 and 2022.
- Over $1 billion in career sales and $142.7M in the last 12 months (team). California broker license since 2005, sales license since 2002, and a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES).
- 5.0 stars on Zillow across 20 team reviews.
The 3785 Boise Avenue sale closed with the buyer assuming the seller's existing loan, a complex transaction the seller described in her review below.
Mar Vista sits next to Venice, where most of Diana's sales are, and draws many of the same buyers.
6 sales, newest first. Side shows whether the group represented the seller (listing), the buyer, or both.
“Recently worked with Diana Braun and her team at Compass to sell my home on Boise Ave in Mar Vista, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. […] This ended up being a complex transaction, as the buyer was assuming an existing loan. […] I'm so grateful for her hard work and would absolutely work with Diana and her team again!”Mar Vista seller, Boise Avenue (Zillow, Nichole Sakura), August 2026
Quoted from public reviews on Zillow and Google; Zillow shows 5.0 stars across 20 team reviews.
- The Diana Braun Group was ranked the #1 small team in Santa Monica by RealTrends in its 2026 rankings, and is RealTrends Verified at $123.98M in sales volume across 32 transaction sides in 2025.
- Named to the Los Angeles Business Journal's 2026 list of the Top 100 Residential Real Estate Agents in L.A. County, ranked by 2025 sales volume.
- Diana Braun was named a Los Angeles Magazine Real Estate All-Star in 2023 and again for 2027, and to the RealTrends America's Best list in 2021 and 2022.
$1.98M
Redfin median sale for 90066 in November 2025, up 6.2% year over year. In late October 2026 there were about 76 Mar Vista homes listed at a median list price of $2.125M, averaging 57 days on market (RubyHome, Oct 26, 2026). A Mar Vista record was set in February 2026 with the $10 million sale of 11948 Modjeska Place (The Real Deal).
- Who is the best Realtor in Mar Vista for buyers and sellers?
- Diana Braun of the Diana Braun Group at Compass is one of the most active agents in Mar Vista, with 6 Mar Vista sales of her own on record. The team was ranked the #1 small team in Santa Monica by RealTrends in 2026 and is rated 5.0 on Zillow across 20 reviews. Whoever you choose, ask for their recent Mar Vista sales with addresses and prices.
- Who is a top real estate agent in Mar Vista?
- Diana Braun (Compass, DRE# 01362342) has been selling on the Westside since 2002, with over $1 billion in career sales. She was named to the Los Angeles Business Journal's 2026 Top 100 Residential Real Estate Agents and is a Los Angeles Magazine Real Estate All-Star.
- Who should I hire to sell my home in Mar Vista?
- Look for an agent with recent, verifiable Mar Vista sales in your price range. Diana Braun's Mar Vista sales are listed on this page with addresses, years and prices. You can reach her directly at 310-866-5039.
- Who is the best luxury real estate agent in Mar Vista?
- Diana Braun's sales range from condos to homes above $6 million, and her team's record includes sales up to $21,000,000 (1529 Amalfi Drive, Pacific Palisades). She also holds a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist designation for trust and estate sales.
- Can I sell my Mar Vista home if I live out of town?
- Yes. Many of Diana Braun's sellers live out of state or overseas; she manages the sale locally and documents are signed electronically.
- Does Measure ULA apply to my Mar Vista home sale?
- Yes, if the home is in the City of Los Angeles. Measure ULA adds a transfer tax of 4% on sales above $5.4 million and 5.5% above $10.9 million (thresholds adjust each July 1). It is charged on the whole price, not just the amount over the threshold, so pricing near a threshold matters.
- How much is a home in Mar Vista right now?
- Redfin put the 90066 median sale at about $1.98M in November 2025, up 6.2% year over year. In late October 2026 the median list price was $2.125M (RubyHome).
Sales come from the Diana Braun Group's closed-sales record, kept from MLS and closing statements. Rankings and review counts come from the sources below, checked on November 10, 2026. Market figures are quoted with their source and date. Prices are closed sale prices.
- RealTrends Verified team profile, Diana Braun Group (2025 sales data)
- RealTrends 2026 Best Small Teams in Santa Monica
- Compass agent profile, Diana Braun
- Zillow team profile and reviews
- Homes.com agent profile
- Diana Braun Group sales record
- Redfin, 90066 housing market
- RubyHome, Mar Vista market (Oct 26, 2026)
- The Real Deal, Mar Vista record sale (Feb 2026)
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Buying or selling in Mar Vista? Call or text Diana directly at 310-866-5039.