Alejandro Aldrete

Margalit Amkie

Tori Barnao's background in the restaurant business and entertainment industry provide his customers with a strong entrepreneurial attitude and interpersonal skills that result in a successful transaction for every client, from showing to closing. 
 Before real estate, Tori was a cook at some of the most exclusive restaurants in San Francisco and Los Angeles. He also has succeeded in LA's competitive entertainment industry, working at prestigious companies such as Warner Bros. Records, Maverick Records, and Moonshine Music. Tori also has extensive experience in Internet marketing, radio promotion, and label management. 

Tori provides his clients with unparalleled customer satisfaction. He prides himself on absolute discretion and attention to his client's properties. His marketing and promotion background translate into creative and tailored advertising schemes for each of his properties. Tori's professionalism and success come with great knowledge of LA's fast paced real estate market, including exclusive inventory like pocket listings. 

For the past seven years, Tori has overseen dozens of remodels of high-end homes in both construction and design. His keen eye for architecture means that his clients will have a knowledgeable and experienced broker by their side when they choose to buy a home

Shelley Brown

Hana Cha

After graduating from Pepperdine University, and after stints in both fashion and advertising, Blair began his real estate career in his home town of San Marino where he was awarded Rookie of the Year in his first year. A year later Blair moved his business to Beverly Hills and hasn't looked back. Architecture and design has always been a passion of Blair's and in 2005, he partnered with Billy Rose who shares the same affinity and appreciation. Together they formed Rose + Chang. Blair has had the privilege of representing homes designed by noted architects such as: Richard Neutra, Thornton Ladd, Marmol & Radziner, Calvin Straub, Wallace Neff, Roland Coate and Paul Williams. He has amassed a wealth of A-list clients due to his innate ability to be both candid and discreet, and has been featured in numerous magazines including: Angeleno, GQ Japan, Variety, Metropolis, the Hollywood Reporter, Men's Book and Space.In his free time, Blair enjoys racing cars, surfing and travelling

I have been involved in the sale of real estate in Los Angeles for the past 25 years. I grew up in Los Angeles and attended U.C.L.A – at first with the intention of a career in the performing arts. A fascination with science and genetics resulted in my obtaining a Bachelor of Science in microbiology. My detour into real estate was the result of a love of architecture and people. I have observed all areas of the City evolve. The areas that I have been most active in both listing properties for sale and lease and representing buyers and potential lessees in finding properties are: The Hollywood Hills, Beverly Hills and those areas adjacent to Beverly Hills, Cheviot Hills, Bel Air, Holmby Hills, the Beverly Hills Post Office, Hancock Park, the “Miracle Mile,” Los Feliz, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks and Malibu (and once in Pioneertown!) I first began as an agent with Alvarez Hyland, & Young, a small office that specialized in Beverly Hills. Architecture has always been fascinating to me and for many years I worked with the firm Mossler, Deasy & Doe. Starting out in any career is difficult – but I was told that representing clients for Real Estate was going to be hard work. I love the hard work and challenge and the opportunity to constantly meet new people and to find the “right” house for a client. I represent and have represented clients in the entertainment industry (in the “spotlight” and behind it) and in other fields. I find great enjoyment in representing clients in their first home purchase – I probably would have been a great teacher! Making sure a client understands the process of selling a home and especially making sure they love the home they are buying. I take time with clients and do not rush the decision making process – the purchase of property is the most important use of money – a home is where a family is raised, where holidays are spent and, of course, where you live. Always realizing that regardless of the amount of money my client’s can spend and the value of a home as an investment, obtaining the optimum price for a client’s home is always on my mind – whether it’s a sale or a purchase. Together with my business partner of 6 years, Paul Lester, we always remember that we are in a service business – and it is for this reason that I take time with all of my clients to ensure that either their purchase or their sale of a home is the right thing to do. Most of my clients come to me by referral. I do not “market” myself or my clients! I strongly protect their privacy and confidentiality. My clients work with me because I take care of them and because I work hard for them.

Carol Dotson

Brendan Fitzpatrick burst onto the Los Angeles real estate scene at the age of 18 and has quickly become an elite luxury residential power broker. Brendan is one of the youngest associates working with Mauricio Umansky. Brendan currently holds the record for most expensive home sold in Brentwood Park. At the age of 18, Brendan attained his real estate license and closed his first transaction valued over $10 million at the age of 19. Already, Brendan has amassed an impressive stable of clientele that consists of the “who's who” of young Hollywood as well as corporate executives and members of the Saudi Royal family. Brendan is committed to listening carefully to your needs and will set an individualized and unique plan into action to help you achieve your real estate objectives. He pledges to you the highest level of service possible while maintaining honesty and integrity in all that he does. Above all, Brendan is committed to always placing his client's goals first. Brendan specializes in residential sales in Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood, Holmby Hills, Malibu, the Sunset Strip and the Westside of Los Angeles. Brendan is an avid golfer, and enjoys travelling, surfing, snowboarding and spending quality time with his family and friends. Brendan prides himself in being readily available to speak with you and encourages you to contact him directly at his office, or even stop by and visit with Brendan at The Agency office located in the heart of Beverly Hills

Gersh

Jay Harris

Charlie Heydt

Deedee developed a great admiration for beautiful properties and homes at a young age, having grown up among the historical estates in both Connecticut and Virginia and further architectural knowledge came from a year spent traveling and studying in Europe. For the past thirty years, she has resided in Southern California, which began with her raising her daughter and working on several television series. Twenty years ago, Deedee chose a career in real estate and since that time has specialized in representing estate properties, serving most of those years as an Estates Director. She has also served on the President’s Committee for her company and as well served as the director for a large philanthropic fund serving a variety of charities. During the span of her career, she has been awarded numerous top producer awards, having listed and sold many of the finest properties in Southern California - at one time having sold several of the highest priced properties in both Beverly Hills and West of the 405. Deedee is known for her hard work, tenacity and her desire to make each sale a positive experience for her seller or buyer. She believes her primary job is to be a partner with her clients throughout the transaction and ensuring a smooth escrow. Her objective is to give each client her full and absolute attention; therefore, her clientele is mostly comprised of longtime clients and subsequent referrals. Deedee has a large base of clients in many areas of the entertainment industry as well as international professionals and therefore sells property from Los Feliz to Downtown and out to Malibu. Deedee’s commitment to her clients continues throughout her seven-day workweek; however, she also finds time for her adopted greyhounds, as well as her volunteer activities with greyhound rescue and placement services. Her love of animals accounts for some of Deedee's favorite memories, as she has a long history as a horsewoman, culminating in her induction as one of Madison Square Garden's 100 Legendary Horse Show Riders of All Time

Steven Kirshbaum

Craig Knizek

Jeff Kohl

Jordana Leigh specializes in the sale of fine properties throughout the Westside of Los Angeles. She consistently receives top accolades from clients and co-workers for her commitment to her clients and her unmatched work ethic. She is one of the most successful real estate professionals in the nation and has represented the most distinctive properties in Los Angeles for the most distinguished clients in the world. A focused persistence and an unwavering dedication to her clients' needs has boosted Jordana into the top 1% of Westside agents overall. Her negotiating skills and her unparalleled attention to detail have ensured her success since she began real estate fourteen years ago. A graduate of the University of Southern California, Jordana possesses an unmistakable combination of unbridled energy and enthusiasm coupled with an uncompromising need for perfection that has propelled her to the top of her profession. Jordana is frequently consulted by top media news professionals for her outstanding knowledge of the market. During her real estate career, she has continually achieved outstanding sales and has earned an impeccable standing in the real estate community. Her extremely professional reputation ensures that this will continue. Jordana prides herself on being accessible to her clients at all times and welcomes the opportunity to work with her clients, their friends and referrals whenever possible. Please feel free to contact her with your questions or for information anytime.

Paul’s real estate career began over twelve years ago in Beverly Hills and he was immediately one of the most active members of the Westside real estate community. His forte in real estate is in working with individual clients and their specific needs on a very focused and engaging basis, and to produce the best results for those specific client’s needs. He has been involved in many of the most important sales in each neighborhood because of his attention to details and to the client. Paul specializes in homes from Beverly Hills, Bel Air,Beverly Hills Post Office, West Hollywood, Sunset Hills, Los Feliz and the Wilshire District to Santa Monica, Westwood, the Palisades and Studio City. As background to his Real Estate career, Paul graduated from Wesleyan University in Connecticut in 1982 with three degrees: English, History, and Dance Performance Studies. Additionally Paul studied further at NYU Tisch School of the Arts before becoming a full time professional dancer. His career included working and studying with many formative choreographers of the time including Twyla Tharp, Bill T Jones, Dan Wagoner, Merce Cunningham, and Paul Taylor. His performance career spanned over 14 years throughout the world while based in New York. Paul has spent time working and living in almost every continent of the world and now resides full time in Los Angeles. His real estate work is further augmented with residential design consultation for many of the clients who he represents as buyers and sellers. Working in conjunction with his business partner of six years, Aileen Comora, his work is diligent, honest, straightforward and energetic.

Max Mervis

Christopher Miller brings a wealth of global experience and insight to The Agency as well as a deep respect and understanding for architecturally distinctive properties. A graduate of Indiana University, Christopher began his professional career at Asia Pacific Consulting, a Chicago-based international consulting firm. While assigned in Hong Kong and Australia, Christopher was exposed to a variety of cultural and business situations. It is also during this time that his appreciation for great architecture began. For the past nine years, Christopher has immersed himself in the Los Angeles residential market, learning and embracing the tradition of Southern California architecture and representing homes designed by Robert Byrd, Ed Niles, and Frank Gehry. Christopher is dedicated to delivering for his clients by enthusiastically engaging them to assess their residential needs. He is a member of Beverly Hills Association of Realtors and a local high school football coach.

Rich Morrissey

Prior to joining the real estate industry, Josh began his sales and marketing career 15 years ago in San Francisco, in the start-up arena. He quickly established himself as an asset to both small and large companies, developing and managing sales/marketing processes for bothinternal and external sales teams. Josh’s first venture was with Zip2 Corporation (mapping/door-to-door technology). Josh traveled the U.S. helping small businesses understand the importance of on-line advertising and providing a vehicle for them to capture new customers via the web. Following Zip2, Josh joined Oracle Corporation’s Dot Com Database team, selling and implementing Oracle’s database technology into the Fortune 500 and Start-ups. Eventually, Josh’s entrepreneurial spirit pulled him back into the start-up culture, joining the ranks at Versata Inc. (Application Development Software). There Josh lead the inside sales organization for North America. After several years in high tech, Josh decided to step away from High-Tech and follow his passion for architecture and design and moved to Los Angeles. The real estate industry was a natural transition. For the last ten years Josh has brought his sales/marketing experience and internet savvy to the business of selling homes. Leveraging the internet and on-line social networking environments is an essential part of selling a home in today’s market. Josh also goes where his clients need him to go. Being multifaceted is just the beginning. There are a vast number of micro-markets throughout Los Angeles. Knowing what value means in most of them is essential to Josh's ability to help his client’s transition from one area to another smoothly. Since Josh’s foray into real estate, he has been a member of both The Jade Mills Team in Beverly Hills and later for Prudential CA Realty’s Architectural Division, headed by Billy Rose and Blair Chang. Respectively, these experiences introduced myriad challenges and, in turn, Josh’s business acumen sharpened. “You have to be everywhere and see everything. If you can do that and take a genuine interest in your client’s needs, you’re doing you’re job. Josh received a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medical Bio-Resource Science with a minor in Human Behavior from U.C. Berkeley. Josh is active in various local school, civic and charitable organizations. Josh is also a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, the California Association of REALTORS®, the Beverly Hills/Greater Los Angeles Association of REALTORS® and the Combined L.A./Westside Multiple Listing Service.

Jeeb O'Reilly

Billy Rose has been representing high net-worth and celebrity clients for more than 25 years; first, as an entertainment and real estate lawyer, then as a motion picture agent, and now as a broker. As a result, Rose understands what it takes to render quality representation (under, at times, high-pressured circumstances) with the utmost of confidentiality and professionalism. "Representing a client in the purchase or sale of their home is not terribly different than buying or selling their movie," says Rose. Read More The transition from lawyer/agent to realtor was natural for Rose in another way. By the time he obtained his broker's license, Rose had already developed, designed and sold a number of "spec" homes. "After seeing my homes, a lot of my friends were asking for my advice on real estate, and, in my quest to find new projects, I realized that I was seeing way more properties than most realtors. Representing buyers and sellers of real estate seemed like a natural progression.” Though he's no longer officially part of the "Hollywood Shuffle", Hollywood is still attached to Rose. Halle Berry, Diana Ross, rockstar Beck, Frankie Muniz, director/ producer McG, and manager/producer Jimmy Miller have all owned and/or currently live in homes created by Billy Rose Design & Development. "Being a developer has made me a better realtor. As a result of my building experience, I can help a buyer understand and appreciate what a property can become, as well as what it will take to achieve that vision. Moreover, since I am an active investor in real estate, I feel I am more aware of the subtleties of values and trends in pricing than those who are just agents (and who are, in essence, spending someone else's money).” A native of Los Angeles, on any given day, Rose can be found traversing the city from Point Dume to Downtown LA – in search of properties for clients. "Some agents like to focus their efforts on a particular neighborhood. I know it's more work, but I pride myself in being up-to-speed on what's happening throughout the city. As a result, I can better help clients assess alternative areas; I can effectively assist clients in their transition from their Hollywood Hills view house to their Westside family home; and I have a better overall knowledge of the Los Angeles real estate market as a whole.” In September 2011, Rose and partners Mauricio Umansky and Blair Chang founded The Agency, a boutique, real estate brokerage firm representing buyers and sellers of luxury properties and architecturally-distinct and design-centric homes. The Agency’s principal office is located in Beverly Hills, California, and The Agency is currently in the process of establishing multiple offices around the world. Prior to establishing The Agency, Rose (with Chang) co-founded and served as the Executive Director of the Architectural Division at Prudential California Realty, where Rose’s team, Rose + Chang, was the number 1 sales team for Los Angeles County for 4 of the last 5 years. Rose + Chang was named by The Wall Street Journal as one of the United States’ Top 100 Residential Realtor Teams multiple times.

As a native of Los Angeles and alumni of both UCLA and Harvard-Westlake School, Jonathan Ruiz is intimately familiar with the vast landscape of this great city. Jonathan comes to The Agency from a storied career in the Entertainment Industry. Serving most recently as Vice President of Production for two different studios, Jonathan was responsible for finding and shepherding projects through all stages of production. Prior to that, Jonathan was a Motion Picture Talent Agent at Creative Artist Agency for more than 10 years, where he helped to build the careers of many high profile clients and participated in numerous prestigious film festivals. Jonathan has also worked extensively in the non-profit arena. Recently he worked with Save the Children on the “Rewrite the Future” campaign, which partnered with Bulgari Jewelry to raise millions for education for children living in areas of conflict around the world. Prior to that, Jonathan spent his weekends working with students at elementary and middle schools in many underprivileged areas of Los Angeles. These diverse experiences, combined with his specific skills for achieving successful results for clients while recognizing the importance of strict confidentiality, have helped to prepare Jonathan for the challenges of today’s demanding real estate market, and enable him to assist clients to fulfill their dreams

Jen Ryen

A native of Beverly Hills with vast knowledge of the Los Angeles markets, Michelle is one of the founding team members of The Agency, previously part of The Umansky Group since 2010. In the years prior to practicing real estate, Michelle owned her own marketing and public relations firm which specialized in consumer goods and trends, health and nutrition, and licensed goods. Working with Fortune 500 companies such as Reebok, Herbalife International, Disney, Bank of America, and ESPN, Michelle has shown exceptional dedication, drive and ability to get in the minds of today’s consumers. This experience has allowed her to deliver results for her clients as she carefully targets both buyers or sellers, making deals quick and easy. With impeccable taste and an eye for style, Michelle brings a confident, fresh approach to assisting buyers in finding the house that was meant for them. When representing sellers, she pounds the pavement, utilizing her expertise in marketing to garner maximum exposure and ensure that the home receives the attention it deserves. Her steadfast work ethic and deep-rooted relationships throughout the city landed Michelle a prestigious spot on the Umansky team. Without hesitation and with pride, she is thrilled to be an originating agent at The Agency. Michelle comes from Mexican roots and is completely bilingual. She holds a degree from USC and is married to Alon Schwartz. Together they have two beautiful son’s, Ethan and Asher

Safir Shamsi

Bill Simpson is a 25-year veteran of the Real Estate Acquisition and Development Industry, with an extensive background in capital funding and entitlement processes. His experience covers a wide variety of products and destinations – Luxury Residential, Resort Commercial, and Mixed-Use Club developments. After leaving the world of professional baseball, Simpson parlayed his numerous business relationships into a successful role as Director of Acquisitions for Clurman Companies based in Laguna Beach, CA. In this position, Simpson spearheaded the acquisition and entitlement processes associated with the company’s Residential and Commercial real estate portfolio. Subsequently, Simpson was recruited to participate in the launch of the Residence Club Division of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Four Seasons’ flagship west coast resort development, part of the Aviara Master Plan development in the San Diego area, remains one of the most successful resorts in the company’s history. Not only was he the highest-producing agent at Aviara, Simpson served as a senior advisor for the future launch of other Four Seasons’ resorts in Jackson Hole , Scottsdale, and Whistler. Simpson’s success in resort real estate was instrumental in allowing him to establish his own brokerage firm – Simpson and Dellenbach – which focused on residential sales and development in notable areas such as Del Mar, La Jolla, and Rancho Santa Fe. Simpson and Dellenbach was also the lead broker on the sale of the Chileno Bay Club. Concurrent with the operation of his brokerage firm, Simpson served as Director of Hospitality and Commercial Acquisitions for PRES, a full-service real estate development firm in Newport Beach, CA. In 2007, Simpson led the acquisition of the Vacation Village hotel in Laguna Beach, CA. and 3 large commercial shopping centers in Kona and Lahaina. It was during these transactions that Simpson became a principal of Pono Ranch Partners, LLC, a key entity focused on the acquisition and development of the Hotel Hana-Maui and the Hana Ranch. Simpson merged his brokerage firm with The Harwood Group, a division of Coldwell Banker in Rancho Santa Fe in 2008. In addition to representing the Harwood Group in luxury residential sales, Simpson was successful in solidifying a relationship with WEST Development – a leading development firm focused on the Senior Living real estate sector. This resulted in multiple developments in the Southern California area. He remained in this capacity until 2010 when he was recruited to join Sotheby’s International Realty in Beverly Hills. Prior to joining the Sotheby’s, Simpson served as the Sales Director for EMAAR’s Beverly West Residences, where he was instrumental in overseeing the growth and development of that development. Along with Simpson's wealth of knowledge in real estate sales and development, he's been a member for the past 10 years on the executive board of Challenge Aspen. This charity provides recreational and cultural experiences to individuals with disabilities. He is actively involved in the planning and execution of the charity’s annual golf tournament, by recruiting successful and high-profile business executives from all over the country to participate in this noble and worthy cause. Simpson is very proud to have personally raised over $4 million dollars to help support Challenge Aspen’s mission of bringing positive, life-changing experiences that help foster self-esteem and confidence in people of all ages.

Laura Stupsker

My experience in the Real Estate Market as a loan officer in the Los Angeles and Palm Springs market, together with my accounting degree, entrepreneurial spirit and financial knowledge, provides me with the necessary expertise to professionally represent you in obtaining the most advantageous conditions in the buying or selling your home in the simplest or the most complicated Real Estate transaction. Read More My insatiable curiosity and passion for research provide me with the necessary tools to stay on top of current market conditions in order to represent my clients. I'm committed to provide my clients with the highest degree of excellence and Heroic Customer Service I'm looking forward to put at your service the Strength and Name Recognition of the Mauricio Umansky Real Estate Group.

A native of the Los Angeles area, Manuela Villa has worked in residential real estate for over 5 years helping to service the Beverly Hills, Sunset Strip/Hollywood Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades and Malibu areas. She has assisted in facilitating more than half a billion dollars in transactions while working with Mauricio Umansky for the past 4 years. She is a savvy creative problem solver with a strong ability to think outside the box. She is known to go above and beyond the call of duty while treating all of her clients with the utmost discretion. She has represented an outstanding list of clients that includes all levels of the entertainment industry, business executives and professional athletes. She is excited about her even greater future successes in Real Estate. Manuela studied psychology in college, but developed a passion for marketing and sales, which she has been doing for the past 11 years. She has lived in South Beach, where she worked in Music & Entertainment and spent 2 years in New York where she grew accustomed to the fast pace environment, while working in music/post production related businesses. Of Colombian descent, she is fluent in both Spanish and English . She is the youngest of 4 daughters, and aunt to three nieces and three nephews. Her hobbies consist of hiking, traveling, foreign languages, kickboxing, cars, volleyball, basketball, and tennis.