Brendan Brown

About Brendan Brown

Brendan Brown is an internationally recognized luxury real estate advisor with a bi-coastal practice based in Los Angeles and New York. He specializes in high-value, ultra-discreet residential transactions for cultural leaders, executives, celebrities, royalty, dignitaries, and global investors who require privacy, precision, and long-term strategic guidance.His advisory footprint spans Los Angeles, Pacific Palisades, Montecito, Orange County, Aspen, New York City, and The Hamptons. Brendan is known for aligning real estate with identity, lifestyle, and legacy, positioning property as a strategic extension of influence and generational wealth planning.He began his career in New York City at Douglas Elliman and later joined Westside Estate Agency in Beverly Hills, where he worked under Kurt Rappaport and Stephen Shapiro, deepening his expertise in complex, high-stakes transactions and the representation of world-class estates for confidential clientele.In late 2023, following a year-long, data-driven evaluation process, Brendan was named West Coast PRODIGY by OFFICIAL Partners, an invitation-only designation identifying him as a future billion-dollar luxury real estate producer. With this appointment, he became the first bi-coastal PRODIGY, operating across both the Los Angeles and New York luxury real estate markets.The following year, Brendan was named Rising Star of the Year by The Hollywood Reporter and recognized as a Leader of Influence in Residential Real Estate by the Los Angeles Business Journal, an honor he has received repeatedly for sustained professional impact.In 2024, Brendan joined Plus Real Estate, founded by Ariana Gaffoglio, Tyrone McKillen, and Rob Giem. In 2025, Plus Real Estate was ranked number one in Los Angeles, number four in California, and number seven nationwide by The Wall Street Journal and RealTrends.Beyond real estate, Brendan is active in philanthropy and cultural advocacy. He co-founded the Young Professionals Committee for Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research, serves as Senior Global Ambassador for amfAR and The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, collaborates with GLAAD, and was appointed by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, as a Sentinel for the Invictus Games Foundation.Brendan’s work is defined by discretion, cultural fluency, and trust. His measure of success is not visibility, but long-term relationships and outcomes that endure.

Experience

1. Luxury Real Estate Advisor

   Plus Real Estate

   Jul 2024 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Advising high-profile and global clients on high-value residential real estate across Los Angeles, Montecito, Aspen, Miami, New York City, and The Hamptons. Specializing in architectural estates, legacy properties, and discreet off-market transactions. Known for strategic marketing, cultural fluency, and precision in complex negotiations.

Education

• Chapman University

  Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration, Finance

  2011

• Santa Margarita Catholic High School

  High School Diploma

  2003 — 2007

• University of Arizona

  Bachelor's of Science, Finance

Skills

• Event Planning
• Powerpoint
• Social Media
• Microsoft Excel
• Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Microsoft Office
• Facebook
• Public Speaking
• Social Networking
• Microsoft Word
• Customer Service
• Spanish
• Online Advertising
• Outlook
• Real Estate
• Investment Properties
• Investment Management
• Notary Public
• Finance
• Public Relations
• Entrepreneurship
• Salesforce.com
• Management
• Fashion
• Travel
• Leisure Travel
• Luxury Lifestyle
• Design
• Art
• Fashion Shows
• Fashion Blogging