Brendan Brown
Brendan Brown is a transformative force in luxury real estate, known not only for record-breaking success but for redefining what real estate means in the lives of cultural leaders, innovators, and global investors. His influence spans the premier markets of Los Angeles, Malibu, Montecito, Aspen, Orange County, Miami, New York City, and The Hamptons—regions where discretion, sophistication, and reputation are essential currencies. With a unique ability to align real estate with identity, lifestyle, and legacy, Brendan’s approach is equal parts strategic and human, refined and intuitive.
Brendan began his career in New York City at Douglas Elliman, where he quickly distinguished himself through sharp market intuition, refined design sensibility, and a relationship-driven philosophy. His ability to read both people and property positioned him as a trusted advisor to the city’s industry titans, media figures, and cultural influencers. His rapid rise led him to Los Angeles, where he joined Westside Estate Agency under founders Kurt Rappaport and Stephen Shapiro. There, he refined his expertise in representing world-class estates and advising a discreet, high-profile clientele.
In 2023, Brendan was invited to join OFFICIAL Partners, the billion-dollar luxury brokerage founded by several of the nation’s leading agents. He was named the firm’s West Coast PRODIGY—the agent OFFICIAL designated and developed as its next billion-dollar producer. The honor, awarded to one standout agent selected from more than 2,500 luxury agents nationwide, positioned Brendan as the inaugural PRODIGY in Los Angeles and the only bi-coastal PRODIGY representing both New York and California.
The year following his PRODIGY designation, The Hollywood Reporter named Brendan Rising Star of the Year and awarded him the honor at the 2024 Los Angeles Power Broker Awards. That same year, he was recognized for the first time as a Leader of Influence in Residential Real Estate by the Los Angeles Business Journal—an honor he has received every year since. His client list includes cultural tastemakers, celebrities, executives, royalty, dignitaries, and global investors who trust Brendan not simply to transact, but to curate.
Brendan joined Plus Real Estate in 2024—a new-generation luxury firm founded by Ariana Gaffoglio, Tyrone McKillen, and Rob Giem—bringing with him a bi-coastal perspective and reputation for elevated representation. At Plus, Brendan has emerged as a signature voice in the firm’s national expansion, bridging both coasts through his intuitive style, cultural fluency, and results-driven precision. In 2025, Plus Real Estate was named the number one brokerage in Los Angeles, number four in California, and number seven nationwide by The Wall Street Journal and RealTrends.
Brendan’s ability to translate architecture into feeling and lifestyle into value has made him a trusted advisor on everything from new developments and architectural estates to ultra-private, off-market opportunities. He is often called upon not only for his market insight, but for his ability to align complex transactions with identity, narrative, and long-term legacy.
Beyond real estate, Brendan is a philanthropic leader and cultural connector. He co-founded the Young Professionals Committee for Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research, serves as Senior Global Ambassador for amfAR, and collaborates with GLAAD on global initiatives. His philanthropic reach extends even further on the world stage. In 2023, he was personally appointed by The Duke of Sussex, to serve the role of Sentinel, for the Invictus Games Foundation. In 2025, he joined the Duke onstage in Vancouver to open the Invictus Winter Games, symbolizing a deep philanthropic partnership rooted in service and global advocacy. Alongside Harry, Brendan also serves as Senior Impact Patron for Sentebale, supporting youth affected by HIV/AIDS across Southern Africa.
Whether advising on a $45 million Axel Vervoordt-designed penthouse in SoHo or guiding a young family toward their next chapter on the West Coast, Brendan Brown’s work is defined by rigor, refinement, cultural fluency, and lasting trust. His measure of success is not visibility—it is the confidence of those who rely on him when discretion, precision, and perspective matter most. In his hands, real estate becomes art, privacy becomes power, and every address becomes part of a story only he can help shape
