Sell Your Home

Maximize Your Property’s Value

Uniting 30+ years of Westside market dominance with rigorous legal oversight, post-fire lot positioning, and global open-market exposure.

Comprehensive Seller Advisory

Delivering institutional-grade real estate advisory from Pacific Palisades to the greater Westside. We protect your most valuable asset through data-driven pricing, elite staging, and global market exposure.

Market Strategy

Data-Driven Pricing & Global Exposure

We utilize hyper-local market intelligence and a robust professional network to position your property competitively. Our bespoke marketing campaigns—featuring high-end architectural media, targeted digital outreach, and global syndication—ensure your home commands attention from the most qualified buyers, maximizing your final sale price.

Specialized Expertise

Navigating Complex Transactions

Real estate decisions often intertwine with major life events and portfolio growth. Backed by a licensed Broker and California State Bar Attorney on our leadership team, we provide rigorous underwriting analysis to maximize investor returns, alongside expert guidance on 1031 tax-deferred exchanges, Prop 19 tax base transfers, and complex trust sales.

Local Intelligence

Westside & Rebuild Authority

With decades of experience across Pacific Palisades and the greater Westside, we understand the nuances of every neighborhood. We offer specialized advisory for complex scenarios, including post-fire lot valuations, navigating insurance challenges, and connecting sellers with our vetted network of top-tier builders and architects.

Project Concierge

Turnkey Preparation & Staging

Presenting your home in its best light is critical to achieving top dollar. Our team manages every detail of pre-market preparation—from coordinating cosmetic upgrades and essential repairs to high-impact luxury staging. We handle the logistics and vendor management so your property enters the market flawlessly and stress-free.

Have a Different Situation?

Senior Transitions & Downsizing

Prop 19 tax transfers & strategic downsizing

Portfolio & Investment Advisory

Underwriting analysis & 1031 exchange strategy

Buyer Acquisition Services

Strategic representation for your next acquisition.

Track Record & Performance

Real-time closing data across Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Santa Monica, and Malibu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions sellers ask us before getting started.

How do you determine the right asking price for a home in Pacific Palisades and Westside LA?

We utilize real-time data analytics, hyper-local neighborhood trends, and an evaluation of your home’s unique architectural features to establish a competitive asking price. With over $2 billion in closed sales, our pricing strategy is rooted in objective market data rather than guesswork. We analyze recent comparable sales, active inventory constraints, and shifting economic factors to position your property to attract the most qualified buyers and maximize your final yield.

What are my options for selling a fire-damaged lot or navigating a post-fire rebuild?

Homeowners impacted by the 2025 Palisades fires generally have three options: sell the parcel "as-is" to a developer, navigate the insurance process to rebuild, or position the lot with architectural plans for a premium buyer. Having represented more post-fire land sales in the area than any other agent, we provide clear guidance on current land valuations and municipal zoning updates. We also connect sellers with our vetted network of premier architects and builders to help prospective buyers visualize the absolute highest potential of your property.

How do current California fire insurance challenges and disclosure requirements impact my sale?

We proactively assemble complete property disclosure packages and verify insurance feasibility before going to market to prevent buyer cancellations during escrow. Securing property and wildfire insurance across Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and Westside hillside areas has become one of the primary hurdles for buyers today. Our team works directly with specialized insurance brokers, inspectors, and local agencies upfront to provide prospective buyers with actionable insurance pathways and transparent disclosures. This pre-market preparation builds buyer confidence and protects your contract through closing.

Does your team handle complex transactions like Trust Sales, 1031 Exchanges, or Prop 19 transfers?

Yes, we specialize in managing complex legal and financial real estate transitions. Our leadership team uniquely includes a licensed California Real Estate Broker who is also a State Bar Attorney, providing an unparalleled level of strategic oversight. We routinely guide clients through 1031 tax-deferred exchanges to protect investment capital, facilitate delicate trust and probate liquidations, and help mature sellers leverage Proposition 19 to safely transfer their property tax base to a new home.

What is your strategy if I need to sell my current home and buy a replacement property simultaneously?

We utilize tailored contingent sale terms, rent-back agreements, and synchronized escrow timelines to ensure you never experience a gap in housing or unnecessary financial strain. Simultaneous buying and selling requires precise contract coordination and deposit protection. Drawing from over 2,000 completed transactions, we structure purchase agreements that allow you to unlock your current property’s equity to fund your acquisition while remaining in your home post-close if needed. This eliminates the stress of temporary leasing or double-moving.

How do you prepare and market luxury properties to ensure maximum return?

We provide a complete project concierge service to optimize your home's presentation before it ever hits the market. This includes overseeing necessary cosmetic renovations, coordinating high-end luxury staging, and producing premium architectural media. Once prepared, your property is syndicated across global networks, exclusive broker channels, and targeted digital campaigns—ensuring your asset reaches the right high-net-worth buyers locally and internationally to drive competitive offers.

Why should I hire a full team over an individual real estate agent or a boutique firm?

The Edlen Team provides the dedicated infrastructure of an in-house advisory firm—including a licensed California Broker, a State Bar Attorney, and a Marketing Director—backed by the international reach of Coldwell Banker. While individual agents must manage marketing, legal compliance, and admin tasks alone, our specialized team structure ensures every phase of your transaction receives focused expert attention. Ranking in the top 0.05% of Coldwell Banker agents worldwide with over $2 billion in career sales, we deliver the global syndication power of a major brokerage alongside hyper-local, white-glove service across the Westside.

How do you handle property sales involving family transitions, trusts, or court-ordered liquidations?

We provide discreet, neutral, and legally compliant real estate representation to ensure maximum asset protection during complex family transitions. Working closely with family law attorneys, mediators, and trustees, we manage the entire disposition process—from property preparation to escrow—removing the operational friction from court-ordered or simultaneous sales to secure the highest possible market yield.

What do Edlen Team Clients Say?

Don't take our word for it, read what our clients have to say about us.

    
 
 
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   Haldis T 
 July 21, 2026
 
 
  I just closed a complicated 1031 two-way exchanged escrow with a great sense of relief. As a realestate novice I found myself inundated and lost with so many signatures, critical deadlines, decisions, commitments and transactions, l would have been seriously lost without the careful guidance of the Edlen Team. And a team it is, Michael, Christina and Tati each with their own expertise. Their competence, careful reminders and helpful advice help prevent pitfalls and hurdles and paved the way to a smooth transition through the obstacle course of closure. I will be forever thankful. They have each drserbr my admiration for their professionalism and personal attention throughout the process.
  
 
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   Sidneykorshak 
 July 14, 2026
 
 
  Paul Maibaum here....If I could give The Edlen team a 10 star review I would. Under somewhat difficult personal circumstances that I was experiencing, the Edlen Team, Tatiana, Christina, Terry and Michael, were able to get my house sold and I was able to get the price I was after. They were extremely helpful, went above and beyond to accommodate me and I could not be more pleased with the outcome. They are all so easy to work with and accessible. Recommend very highly!!
  
 
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   Nicolas W 
 May 31, 2026
 
 
  We had a fantastic experience working with Tatiana, Michael, and Christina. They were knowledgeable, responsive, professional, and supportive throughout the entire process. From contract negotiations and due diligence to introductions to key professionals and helping navigate every step of the transaction, their guidance and expertise were invaluable. They were always available to answer questions, provide thoughtful advice, and ensure we felt confident in our decisions. We are incredibly grateful for their dedication and commitment and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate.
  
 
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   Tony D 
 May 20, 2026
 
 
  Simply the very best team!
  
 
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   Hillary M 
 April 22, 2026
 
 
  Our trusts and estates law firm advises the trustee of a trust which held a property with a prime, sweeping ocean view, located in the Sunset Mesa community of Malibu. We recently worked with Michael Edlen, Tatiana Weiss, and Christina Wagner from Coldwell Banker Realty (the Edlen Team) in the sale of that property.  The Edlen Team specializes in real estate sales in the Malibu/Palisades areas, with decades of sales experience in Malibu/Palisades, including the Sunset Mesa community.  They brought particularized expertise and knowledge of the localized market conditions pre-and post-Palisades fire, and the Sunset Mesa community’s strict CCNRs and architectural rules, which informed their advice regarding pricing strategy and timing of bringing the property to market. From their initial guidance regarding pricing strategy, preparing the property for listing, and actively marketing the property on multiple platforms, to contract negotiations, overall transaction management, and ongoing communications with the buyer’s agent and escrow office through close of escrow, the Edlen Team demonstrated true professionalism and worked diligently to bring the transaction to a successful close. Circumstances related to the property being held under a trust brought certain challenges to the transaction, and a late-stage issue that arose during escrow added another complication.  But, the Edlen Team’s expertise and ongoing efforts helped us to overcome and successfully manage those issues and the transaction as a whole.  We would not hesitate to work with the Edlen Team again in future trust/estate property sales in the Malibu and Palisades areas.
  
 
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   Carolyn F 
 April 16, 2026
 
 
  Our home in the Marquez Knolls area of Pacific Palisades burned down in the Palisades Fire. We hired Michael, Tatiana and Christina to sell the lot. They were extremely knowledgeable, always available, great communicators, patient and understanding. They expertly guided us through multiple offers, counteroffers, possible backup offers, and a 14-day escrow which closed on time. Great experience and result, especially considering the uncertainties and stress of selling a lot after the Palisades Fire.
  
 
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   James C 
 April 10, 2026
 
 
  It has been such a treat working with you and the whole team.  You advised us well, built immense confidence throughout this whole process.  You coached us into a reasonable pricing strategy, which subsequently paid significant dividends, emerging on the high side of an honorable bidding battle.  I feel our trust in all of you is and was not only well deserved, but far exceeded expectations.  Your care and nurturing for our deeply scarred community may continue to coax it into its next iteration.  You have replaced some of our sadness and grief with an appreciation to move on while providing what feels like a caring and healing salve for both of us, and for the community we leave behind.  Pacific Palisades is fortunate to have you and the whole deeply caring and committed Edlen Team.  You, Tatiana, and Christina each bring unique skills throughout the process making each step feel virtually effortless. There is something beautifully Zen emanating from each of you.  Wishing each and all of you continuing joy as you move forward with your lives.
  
 
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   Mo M 
 March 21, 2026
 
 
  I had an exceptionally good experience working with Michael, Tati, and Christina on the sale of my lot in the Huntington area of the Palisades.  I had not been part of a real estate transaction for 41 years, since my husband and I purchased the home that was lost in the 1/7/25 conflagration.  Close friends had recommended Michael and his group, which led me to him/them when I decided not to rebuild.  I could not have been more pleased with the knowledgeable advice I received regarding preparation and pricing of the lot.  Patience was counseled as we received offers that failed before escrow, offers well below market value, and potential buyers who dragged their feet.  Tati, in particular, kept in touch throughout the process to encourage and answer questions.  When an acceptable offer was made things went very smoothly and they did everything possible to work with my schedule.  Finally, I always felt that they had my best interests in mind.  I could not have been happier.
  
 
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   K C 
 March 4, 2026
 
 
  Edlen Team is best in class!  Their knowledge, patience and guidance throughout the process gave me confidence that I was making the right purchase in Pacific Palisades. In addition to Michael, their deep and talented team, which includes Tati, Christina and Dani showed why they are some of the most well-respected brokers in the area.  They always make themselves available and will never push you to do something you aren't comfortable with.  They roll up their sleeves and get into the diligence with you as a buyer. I look forward to working with them again in the future on more transactions.
  
 
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   Richard W 
 January 6, 2026
 
 
  The Michael Edlen Team recently acted as our real estate sales representative with respect to the sale of our Pacific Palisades property. This is the second time that we've had the pleasure to work with this outstanding team of professionals. We believe that their years of experience, knowledge and expertise in the Pacific Palisades market is unrivaled and we would highly recommend their services to anyone seeking to buy or sell in the Palisades area. Michael, Tati, Christina, Terry and the entire team are always proactive, responsive and excellent communicators and negotiators. Thank you to the entire Michael Edlen Team for your invaluable advice and support!
  
 
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   Linda G 
 November 15, 2025
 
 
  The Michael Edlen Team is unquestionably the very best for Pacific Palisades and especially the Marquez Knolls area.  We've been reading his insightful articles in the Palisades Post for decades, including his deep knowledge of Marquez Knolls, including Mr. Lachman's development approach, the CC&Rs, and even trivia such as the origin of the street names.  We lost our home of 51 years to the Palisades fire and regretfully decided to sell our burned lot on Lachman Lane.  His team compassionately understood our situation and kindly guided us (inexperienced) through the whole process, from listing price, language and photos, navigation of offers, trust issues, easement issues, etc.  We received our first and best offer in less than 24 hours and escrow closed in only 15 days!  Their team was so efficient in working with the title company quickly.  Tati being an attorney was especially valuable.  They are so professional, trustworthy, and such good communicators.  They were splendid in crafting a successful sale for all.  You will never ever regret engaging their team.
  
 
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   Brendan G 
 November 10, 2025
 
 
  The Edlen Team are the best! We have used them for both buying and selling and truly appreciated their high level of communication, knowledge and skill. Highly recommend!

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