Best Santa Monica Realtor for buyers and sellers: Diana Braun, Compass
North of Montana, Wilshire-Montana, Ocean Park and Sunset Park, with 21 Santa Monica sales on record, the 2026 RealTrends #1 small-team ranking, client reviews and 2026 market data.
Written and updated November 10, 2026 · Diana Braun, Broker-Associate, Compass · DRE# 01362342 · 310-866-5039
- The Diana Braun Group was ranked the #1 small team in Santa Monica by RealTrends in its 2026 rankings, based on 2025 sales. The team office is at Compass, 2115 Main Street, Santa Monica.
- 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.
Her Santa Monica sales on record include 439 20th Street ($7,800,000), 416 4th Street ($7,355,000), 420 Alta Avenue ($7,000,000, represented the buyer) and 515 4th Street ($6,750,000), most of them North of Montana.
Twenty-one Santa Monica sales are on record since 2014, from condos near the beach to North of Montana houses.
21 sales, newest first. Side shows whether the group represented the seller (listing), the buyer, or both.
“A Realtors Realtor! As a Real Estate Agent myself in another state, I know all the work that's involved.”Santa Monica condo buyer (Zillow, roberttremmel), July 2017
“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.
$1.8M
Median sale in the City of Santa Monica, six months to August 2026, across 301 closed sales; the middle half sold between $1.1M and $2.88M (Resideline, Aug 4, 2026). North of Montana runs far higher: Realtor.com put the median sold price in 90402 at $4.65M in June 2026. All home types, condos included.
- Who is the best Realtor in Santa Monica for buyers and sellers?
- Diana Braun of the Diana Braun Group at Compass is one of the most active agents in Santa Monica, with 21 Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica sales with addresses and prices.
- Who is a top real estate agent in Santa Monica?
- 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?
- Look for an agent with recent, verifiable Santa Monica sales in your price range. Diana Braun's Santa Monica 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?
- 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 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.
- Who is the #1 real estate team in Santa Monica?
- RealTrends ranked the Diana Braun Group at Compass the #1 small team in Santa Monica in its 2026 rankings, based on 2025 transaction sides.
- How much is a home in Santa Monica right now?
- The median sale in the City of Santa Monica was $1.8M for the six months to August 2026, condos included (Resideline). North of Montana (90402) is far higher, with a June 2026 median sold price of $4.65M (Realtor.com).
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? Call or text Diana directly at 310-866-5039.