Meet Brian

Our experience with Brian was great. My wife and I wanted to test the waters of the market because we were thinking about moving back to the east coast. But we were apprehensive because the housing market wasn’t doing well. Laura knew Brian from years ago when he was a commercial producer. Brian has a keen eye for architecture and recognizes good lines so he knows a gem when he sees one. And we had a gem. Brian thought we could get a good price for the house and in fact, we did. He thought he could sell it in a day with minimal work on our end. Brian researched the house, which was designed by the architect Edward Flickett. He found out that the fir...

Brian is the ultimate when it comes to realtors. I’m a realtor myself and have been for 35 years. For me to say all this about another realtor is big. I didn’t have a million-dollar property. Brian deals with multi-million dollar properties as well as properties like mine, but he gave me the same level of service as if I had a more expensive place. Thanks to his excellent marketing, the property had multiple offers and sold for more than I was asking. I consider myself very fortunate to have found Brian! He sold a house that I inherited from my dad. I live in South Orange County and needed someone who knows LA. Brian knows how to incorporate what bu...

Three years ago we started searching for a home. Brian was representing one of the houses we saw and we called him for the address. Instead of just giving us the address and sending us on our way, he said, “Why don’t you come to my office first?” We looked at his inventory and we were impressed that he redirected us, in a gentle, non-aggressive manner. After about a year I became pregnant and we put the house search on hold for a year. Brian kept us informed the entire time, checking in with updates on the market, and new listings and keeping us interested. Brian has a professional, easy-going, non-confrontational manner. He was never pushy, but ass...

My husband and I were first-time homebuyers and we had no clue what we were doing. We were doing it completely on our own at first—didn’t know how to find a good realtor. As with making any major purchase, you feel like someone is going to take advantage of you. We found Brian because we were looking at a condo he was representing. He had such a warm presence, not imposing, and was so willing to be accommodating. We talked in detail and hit it off. I asked him if he could show us other properties. Patience is a big requirement for me—I read the fine print and ask hundreds of questions and a lot of people don’t like that. Brian was just incredible—so...

"Emotions run high when you're getting a house ready for sale,” says real estate agent Brian Ades. “It’s my job to get my clients through the transaction smoothly.” Experience counts in real estate, and Brian comes well-equipped with decades in the business, a mind for numbers and an unshakeable demeanor. A love of data plays a key role in Brian’s success. He studies the latest market trends to determine what’s most relevant to each home’s characteristics and location. This research-driven approach has paid off in 2019 Brian’s sales volume was ranked in the Wall Street Journal’s list of the top half of one percent of all real estate agents in Americ...

We interviewed three or four different realtors before we hired Brian to sell our Laurel Canyon home. Brian was organized and professional, his pitch book was very comprehensive and he came highly recommended by several of our neighbors. Brian brought in contractors and got quotes for small cosmetic things that made the house more marketable. He brought in a photographer to take fantastic pictures and helped us stage the house for sale. He did a couple of private showings as well as an open house and within three or four days we had multiple offers above the asking price. Brian then helped us vet the offers and gave us professional guidance, telling...

We had a beautiful and unusual place that was not your standard sale. It was very idiosyncratic, with old septic tanks, etc. I talked to about five or six agents. They were calling me all the time, but Brian didn’t push me at all. He didn’t even come into the house on the first visit. We just sat in the garden and talked and he just got it. He said, “Enjoy the house while you have it, and call me when you’re ready to talk.” I liked his attitude. He was very creative in marketing the house to the particular buyer who would be attracted to it. He had a great photographer shoot it and put on a lovely open house with a gourmet chef. He has a rare blend ...

Brian does a great job of marketing a property for sale. I’m a commercial real estate agent, and I’ve worked with him for two or three years now. I was getting letters all the time from realtors, but there was something about his initial letter that caught my eye. I started a dialog and he told me how he would market my property. When it was time, he did exactly what he said he would do and found suitable tenants for me. Brian is extremely competent, reliable, and professional. Brian looks out for the client first—the sale is not his first concern. Brian always protects my interests. Based on my experience, I recommended him to my neighbor. Brian wa...

Brian was referred to us by some friends he had worked with on two homes. They had a great experience, as we did. We thought it was funny that he discouraged us from the home we were initially looking at. And when he said he agreed with our final decision, we felt confident with his approval. He was very thorough and helpful in a number of areas, finding a contractor for us and rounding up inspectors. We were new to all this and Brian gave us every kind of helpful advice. He was personally interested and stayed with us, making sure we knew what we were getting into.

Brian was my real estate agent and represented me in the process of buying a house. He was reachable 100% of the time and immediately responsive if I reached out. Brian is very honest, thorough, and amazingly good with all the details. There were a few tricky aspects to the deal. Brian guided the process and removed each issue as it arose. He was very adept at handling these situations. We are in constant contact about real estate issues, not just when going through the process. The relationship is ongoing. I absolutely recommend Brian.

Brian helped my wife and me buy a house. He helped us with securing the loan, viewing properties, making an offer, going through the inspections, and then with the back and forth with the sellers. Subsequently, he helped me find tenants. For the rental, he showed the property, did the paperwork, and helped choose good renters. There were various questions that arose and I knew I could always go to him. He was definitely fair with his commissions and worth it. With everything that comes up around my property, Brian is my first call.

Brian is my real estate agent and represented me in the process of buying a house. He was reachable 100% of the time and immediately responsive if I reached out. Brian is very honest, thorough, and is amazingly good with details. There were a few tricky aspects to the deal. Brian guided the process and removed each issue as it arose. He was very adept at handling these situations. We are in constant contact about real estate issues, not just when going through the process. The relationship is ongoing.

Our situation was unique and Brian's stable voice helped guide us smoothly through the process. He is an honest gentleman who does what he says he is going to do with the utmost professionalism. I've dealt with many realtors in my life, and they all seem as shallow as my bathtub. Brian is a regular, down-to-earth person who is looking out for all sides and wants to get the deal done, but he is also sensitive to the emotions behind buying a house. He promised us a safe landing and he delivered.

I have bought and sold about 15 properties - the experience of selling my house with Brian was the best real estate transaction I ever had. People get emotional in home transactions and often the realtors get pulled into it, too. Brian’s ability to step back and see the situation clearly was a real gift. Brian has my highest recommendation, anyone can list a house and put a picture on the materials. It’s Brian’s ability to handle a situation when things get a little hairy that makes him stand out.

I found Brian’s services to be excellent. He went far beyond the call of duty to make things simple for my very elderly father, who was having quite a hard time in deciding to sell the house. He was patient and really did a lot of personal things to make sure everything went smoothly. Brian handled all of the issues and was very knowledgeable about the overall transaction. We worked with Brian for several months before we placed the listing with him and was really the consummate professional.

I had found a house I loved, but in order to purchase it we needed to sell the one we had. I remembered friends had recommended Brian, so I looked him up. He helped us thread the needle on the deal. He was an excellent guide and gave us expert advice throughout a difficult process. If I had a question or concern he was always available. Brian takes his role very seriously. He's not a slap-dash realtor. In the end, we got a good deal on the new house and sold the old house for above asking.

Brian went above and beyond the call of duty. I found out about Brian when he sent a flyer in the mail that caught my eye. I ended up talking to him as well as various other real estate agents. The others came off as snake oil salesmen, but I got a really good vibe from Brian. I liked what he had to say on the phone and when we met he didn't make any promises - he told me the truth straight out. Brian - he is honest. Additionally, he got us an amazing price on our 100-year-old family home.

I am the trustee of a trust and when the trustor passed away it was my job to sell his house. I interviewed several realtors and hired Brian because he was smart, enthusiastic, and had a great personality. He had amazing ideas on how to market the property, he helped me set the price which was spot-on, and we ended up selling well above the asking price. He always kept me informed and after the sale, Brian tied up loose ends. He made the process completely painless which I didn't think was possible.

Brian is amazing! He’s super knowledgeable, he’s very professional and we’ll be sure to work with him again in the future. He first leased our home and then sold it, opposite ends of the spectrum for real estate and he was great for both. He did such a good job with the lease that we knew he’d be great selling our house. We interviewed a bunch of people and he was still far and away the best candidate. His pricing was fair, especially considering the amount of work he did for us.

Brian was the listing agent when we sold our parent’s property after they passed away. He was terrific. He was attentive, responsive, and sensitive to our needs. Brian helped in getting the property cleared, cleaned, and staged. There were three other co-trustees for the estate and the selection process was actually quite involved with a written questionnaire and an interview with four different prospective realtors. Brian was both the most personable and the most qualified.

Brian has helped me with several rental situations and also sold my last residence. Brian has a vast wealth of experience and is super knowledgeable. He is able to gracefully juggle buyers and sellers like someone from Cirque du Soleil. Brian stays calm and keeps his steadfast attitude no matter what storms come on the horizon. He can truly handle anything and I’m impressed by his versatility. He remains very optimistic and is a fun guy to be around.

I had sold private homes before, but as I found out, selling a Trust Home is totally different. What Brian provided me, as the executor of my parents' estate, was his in-depth knowledge of the very unique documents that must accompany the sale of a Trust Home. Brian's advice was indispensable during the listing and sales negotiations of my deceased parents' home. I could not have done it without Brian's guidance and I am extremely thankful for it.

After the death of my mother, I was responsible for Trustee duties which included selling her house. Brian was a great help, walked me through the process, explained paperwork and the fine details involved. He took a very stressful situation and handled so many calls for me that it was almost painless. He was considerate of not only of mine and my sibling's feelings but the feelings of the grandchildren as well. It meant the world to me.

There are plenty of people who have never been exposed to taking care of a loved one’s affairs. First of all, it’s heartbreaking, and then it’s overwhelming. If you have a place like Legacies of LA where you can go and find someone who can give you advice, it’s invaluable. Plus it’s nice to hear stories about people—how they treasure the moments with their family members. It’s a nice way to bring it all back and commemorate their life.

Brian helped us find our new home. He was very patient, detailed and didn't waste our time with properties that weren't a fit for us. He was very easy to work with and made himself available to us always. He helped navigate us through some challenging circumstances with the sellers and helped us buy our ideal home. We couldn't recommend him enough!

When we decided to sell our home of 16 years we met with Brian and he immediately put us at ease. He is knowledgeable, kind and incredibly attentive. He gave us great advice and was as much a friend as a respected professional. His insight was spot on and he got us what we wanted for our home. We cannot recommend Brian Ades highly enough.

What sets Brian apart from other real estate agents is his patience. We spent about two years searching for a home that met all of our criteria. Brian was never pushy; he let us take our time. He handled everything competently, and the escrow was smooth. He’s a really nice person to work with.

Brian Is wonderful to work with. He has a great business sense while still maintaining a personal connection as well.