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 with sharp market intuition, a refined design sensibility, and a relationship-driven approach. He not only captured the attention of the right buyers and sellers, but the city’s titans of industry and media alike. His rise was swift, and his trajectory soon led west. Recruited to work under Kurt Rappaport and Stephen Shapiro at Westside Estate Agency in Beverly Hills, Brendan relocated to Los Angeles to further sharpen his instincts for high-stakes dealmaking and deepen his expertise in representing world-class estates and discreet clientele.
In 2023, Brendan was named Los Angeles’ PRODIGY—an exclusive honor awarded to one standout luxury agent from over 2,500 applicants nationwide. Not only was he the inaugural PRODIGY in Los Angeles, Brendan held the distinction of being the only bi-coastal PRODIGY representing both New York and California. Since then, he has been named Rising Star of the Year by The Hollywood Reporter and recognized as a two-time Leader of Influence in Residential Real Estate by the Los Angeles Business Journal. His client list includes cultural influencers, celebrities, executives, royalty, dignitaries, and global investors who trust Brendan not just to close, but to curate.
In 2024, Brendan joined Plus Real Estate—a new-generation luxury firm founded by Ariana Gaffoglio, Tyrone McKillen, and Rob Giem—bringing with him a bi-coastal perspective and reputation for excellence. 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 legacy.
Beyond real estate, Brendan is a philanthropic leader and cultural connector. He is the co-founder of the Young Professionals Committee for Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research, serves as Senior Global Ambassador for amfAR, and actively collaborates with GLAAD on global initiatives.
It's Brendan’s global philanthropic footprint that extends the farthest. In 2023, he was personally appointed by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, to serve as Sentinel of the Invictus Games Foundation. In 2025, he joined the Duke onstage in Vancouver to open the Invictus Winter Games, symbolizing a deepening bond rooted in service, advocacy, and legacy-building. Brendan also holds the role of Senior Impact Patron for Sentebale, the Duke’s foundation supporting youth affected by HIV/AIDS across Southern Africa.
Whether quietly advising on a $45 million Axel Vervoordt-designed penthouse in SoHo or helping a young family discover their legacy on the West Coast, Brendan Brown’s approach is defined by rigor, refinement, and cultural fluency. His measure of success isn’t visibility—it’s the trust of those who call on him when it matters most. In Brendan’s hands, real estate becomes art, privacy becomes power, and every address tells a story no one else could write.
