Best Pacific Palisades Realtor for buyers and sellers: Diana Braun, Compass
The Riviera, the Alphabet Streets, the Huntington and Castellammare, with Palisades sales, post-fire market data and FAQs.
Written and updated November 10, 2026 · Diana Braun, Broker-Associate, Compass · DRE# 01362342 · 310-866-5039
- Diana Braun represented the buyer at 1529 Amalfi Drive in the Riviera for $21,000,000 in 2022. Other Palisades sales on record include 764 Ranch Lane ($4,800,000, buyer), 727 Greentree Road ($3,825,000, buyer) and 716 Almar Avenue ($3,110,000, listing).
- 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.
Diana lives in Rustic Canyon, next to the Palisades, and the team office is in Santa Monica, minutes away.
Since the January 2025 Palisades Fire, a large share of sales have been lots, and the market has split between land, rebuilds and standing houses.
9 sales, newest first. Side shows whether the group represented the seller (listing), the buyer, or both. Sales marked Frank Langen are by Diana's partner and co-lead of the Diana Braun Group.
“Diana is a true professional. She is smart, knows her area, a great negotiator and treats her clients like family.”Google review (Susan Nichols, via Homes.com), January 2019
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.
$2.23M
Median sale in 90272, six months to September 2026, across 167 closed sales; the middle half sold between $1.3M and $3.88M (Resideline, Sept 14, 2026). All property types, lots included. Since the fire, lot sales pull the median down; standing houses sell well above it.
- Who is the best Realtor in Pacific Palisades for buyers and sellers?
- Diana Braun of the Diana Braun Group at Compass is one of the most active agents in Pacific Palisades, with 6 Pacific Palisades sales of her own on record and 9 for the team. 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 Pacific Palisades sales with addresses and prices.
- Who is a top real estate agent in Pacific Palisades?
- 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 Pacific Palisades?
- Look for an agent with recent, verifiable Pacific Palisades sales in your price range. Diana Braun's Pacific Palisades 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 Pacific Palisades?
- 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 Pacific Palisades 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 Pacific Palisades 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 Pacific Palisades right now?
- The median sale in 90272 was $2.23M for the six months to September 2026, lots included (Resideline). Since the fire, lot sales pull the median down; standing houses sell well above it.
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.
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Buying or selling in Pacific Palisades? Call or text Diana directly at 310-866-5039.