Best Santa Monica Canyon and Rustic Canyon Realtor for buyers and sellers: Diana Braun, Compass
Channel Road, Mabery, Entrada, Amalfi and Rustic Canyon, with a long Canyon sales record, local roots and current market data.
Written and updated November 10, 2026 · Diana Braun, Broker-Associate, Compass · DRE# 01362342 · 310-866-5039
- Diana Braun lives in Rustic Canyon, and her partner and co-lead Frank Langen has a long record of Canyon sales. The group's Canyon sales on record include 126 Mabery Road ($10,725,000), 345 W Channel Road ($10,200,000), 247 Amalfi Drive ($9,600,000) and 42 Haldeman Road ($9,250,000), all Frank Langen's sales.
- 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's recent Canyon sales include 225 Mabery Road ($6,500,000, 2025, listing), 312 E Rustic Road ($6,400,000, 2025, listing), 267 Entrada Drive ($4,925,000, 2025) and 271 Amalfi Drive ($3,560,000, 2025, represented the buyer).
The Canyon trades only a handful of homes a year, so a record of individual sales says more than a median.
12 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.
$8.2M
Redfin median sale for Rustic Canyon, November 2025. The Canyon trades so few homes that published medians swing widely from quarter to quarter; in one recent three-month stretch Redfin counted just two Rustic Canyon sales. Diana's four Canyon sales in 2025 ranged from $3.56M to $6.5M.
- Who is the best Realtor in Santa Monica Canyon and Rustic Canyon for buyers and sellers?
- Diana Braun of the Diana Braun Group at Compass is one of the most active agents in Santa Monica Canyon and Rustic Canyon, with 6 Santa Monica Canyon and Rustic Canyon sales of her own on record and 12 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 Santa Monica Canyon and Rustic Canyon sales with addresses and prices.
- Who is a top real estate agent in Santa Monica Canyon and Rustic Canyon?
- 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 Santa Monica Canyon and Rustic Canyon?
- Look for an agent with recent, verifiable Santa Monica Canyon and Rustic Canyon sales in your price range. Diana Braun's Santa Monica Canyon and Rustic Canyon 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 Santa Monica Canyon and Rustic Canyon?
- 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 Santa Monica Canyon and Rustic Canyon 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 Santa Monica Canyon and Rustic Canyon 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.
- Is there a Santa Monica Canyon Realtor who lives in the Canyon?
- Yes. Diana Braun lives in Rustic Canyon, and the Diana Braun Group's co-lead Frank Langen has a long record of Canyon sales, including 126 Mabery Road and 345 W Channel Road.
- Is Santa Monica Canyon in Santa Monica or Los Angeles?
- Most of Santa Monica Canyon and Rustic Canyon is in the City of Los Angeles, even though the mailing addresses say Santa Monica (90402) or Pacific Palisades (90272). That matters for the transfer tax: Measure ULA applies in the City of Los Angeles.
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 Santa Monica Canyon and Rustic Canyon? Call or text Diana directly at 310-866-5039.