Stephen Apelian

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Primary Phone

323.804.3400

Stephen Apelian has a unique perspective on real estate—one that gives him a special empathy for the needs of the client and a special eye for critical details.

Stephen’s love for real estate, development, and design began at the early age of 5 under the tutelage of his father, an architect and builder in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles. Stephen has undertaken almost every trade on the job site from demolition to finish carpentry, earning his own contractor’s license in 2006. Stephen has built and remodeled over 100 high-end homes, restaurants, and night clubs in Hollywood, the Hollywood Hills, the San Fernando Valley, and Beverly Hills. In addition, Stephen has bought and sold more than a dozen properties of his own, giving him a direct insight into the mind of the buyer, seller, and oftentimes, the developer.

Little wonder, then, that when he launched his real estate sales career in 2011 Stephen was named “Rookie of the Year” for his brokerage. His sales have grown exponentially ever since, with notable landmark sales along the way, including the highest new construction sale south of Sunset Boulevard in the Beverly Hills Flats; the sale of the Alfred Rosenheim mansion in Hancock Park, the sale of the Thomas Mann estate in Pacific Palisades, and the sale of the Getty estate in Bel Air. Stephen quickly became one of the highest producing agents in his office and has consistently sold tens of millions of dollars’ worth of real estate each year with his total sales nearing $1 Billion.

For the first 13+ years of Stephen’s career, he specialized in high-end luxury real estate on Los Angeles’ West Side. Stephen has represented some of the world’s most distinguished estates in Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood, Hollywood Hills and Pacific Palisades and now, in 2024, Stephen is expanding his business into Texas in the greater Austin area where he will continue to focus on the high end. Aligning himself with the top brokerages in his respective markets, he has the most up to date technology and resources to ensure the success of his clients. His acute understanding of construction and design and his ability to see all sides of the transaction create a solid foundation for Stephen's exceptional real estate representation.

As a client comments, “Stephen’s knowledge, professionalism, and responsiveness is unsurpassed and his commitment to his clients is evident in every aspect of his business.”

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

I have had the pleasure of working with Stephen as both a buyer and a seller and have found him to be incredibly insightful about the marketplace, appropriately aggressive as a negotiator, and patient as we navigated our decision making process. All qualities that really helped make a potentially stressful experience as smooth as it could be.

— Brian D.

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I have been very lucky to be represented by Stephen. He is very knowledgeable about high end homes and what people expect when it comes to the luxury market.

— Ilio M.

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Stephen is a true gentleman, the most honest, hard working, dedicated, and loyal broker. He is truly a pleasure to work with.

— Roddy J.

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Stephen is the “Best Kept Secret in representing your Home!” Not only does he always keep a positive and engaging attitude, he offers a skill-set that other brokers don’t have; which is, his experience of home building! This creates the extra value you want to achieve with prospective buyers and for them to realize and expressed when selling your home.

— Sam H.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

This was our first time working with Stephen and we were so incredibly impressed. He is hard-working, persistent, diligent, well prepared, has an excellent attention to detail, and always puts his clients' best interests above everything else. We look forward to working with Stephen again for our real estate needs!

— Nicholas and Hillary J.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Stephen is the perfect combination of real estate expert, connected neighborhood historian & an easy-to-talk-to professional that you know you can trust and rely on to find your dream home in the perfect neighborhood, all while checking off every box on your “must have list”. He’s also the right agent to sell your home fast and painlessly so you can move on to your next adventure. A true unicorn in the ...

— Jerrod B. & Jeremy J.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Stephen is an honest, knowledgeable and super cool guy! He was always there for me and ready to meet any challenges I threw at him, like figuring out the technical issues that would occur. And I never felt he was bothered by my wants and needs, that would he would drive over anytime to help me. I would highly recommend Stephen for your next real estate transaction!

— Fabienne G.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Stephen recently represented us in the purchase of our house. He is the consummate professional and is extremely knowledgeable and effective. He added value beyond his role and always provided honest advice. Stephen was an absolute pleasure to work with and we highly recommend him.

— Confidential

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Stephen’s knowledge, professionalism, and responsiveness is unsurpassed and his commitment to his clients is evident in every aspect of his business.

— Lawyer at top Los Angeles firm

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