Studio City · Hollywood Hills · Los Angeles
Your move.
Done right.
Twenty years of closing high-stakes deals. A genuine love for this city. And a belief that real estate should feel exciting — not stressful.
Ethan Applen · Compass
WHO I AM
The deal-maker
who became your
neighborhood guide.
I spent 20+ years closing deals at entertainment studios and startups — learning how to negotiate, read a room, and spot value where others see risk. Then I brought all of that to the place I love most: Los Angeles.
I’m a third-generation Southern Californian, a USC MBA, a Valley resident, a dad cheering at Toluca Baseball games, and someone who genuinely believes buying or selling a home should feel empowering — not overwhelming.
- USC MBA
- COMPASS
- DRE#02136266
- Studio City
- Hollywood Hills
MY TERRITORY
I don’t just work here – I live here.
Hiking Fryman Canyon
Dinner in Tujunga Village
Sunday Farmers’ Markets
Nights in Studio City
THE LIFE
“Real estate isn’t about finding a house. It’s about finding the life you want to live.”
Studio City isn’t just a neighborhood with good schools and walkable streets — it’s Saturday mornings at the farmers market, knowing the owners at your favorite restaurant, and a community that actually feels like one.
I’ll help you find more than a great investment. I’ll help you find your place in this city.
WHAT I DO
Built for the serious move.
01
Buyer Representation
From first-time buyers to seasoned investors, I help you find opportunity where others don’t — and negotiate terms that protect your interests every step of the way.
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02
Seller Strategy
Selling is positioning. I build data-backed pricing strategies and marketing that attracts serious buyers and maximizes your walk-away number.
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03
Investment Advisory
ROI, cash flow, long-term appreciation — I speak the language of wealth-building and help you make real estate work as a financial asset.
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04
Market Intelligence
Deep neighborhood-level data on Studio City and Hollywood Hills — not just what the headlines say, but what’s actually happening on the ground.
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05
Relocation & Financial Planning
New to LA or moving within it? I’ll help you land somewhere you love — and make the move work for your long-term financial picture.
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RECENT WORK
Homes I've loved into market.
$3,300,000
709 Vernon Ave, Venice
4 Beds · 5 Baths · 2,470 Sqft
$3,310,000
3841 Wonder View Pl, Los Angeeles
5 Beds · 4 Baths · 3,841 Sqft
$1,474,000
11812 Sunshine Terrace, Studio City
3 Beds · 4 Baths · 1,542 Sqft
FOLLOW ALONG
Life in the neighborhood.
LATEST VIDEO
CLIENT VOICES
What it's like to work with me.
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This was our first home buying experience and we could not have hoped for a more caring, knowledgeable, communicative realtor than Ethan.
Jonathan & Isabella S.
Pasadena, CA
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Super responsive, caring, knowledgeable, strategic, smart — everything one wants in a realtor. He made the whole process feel manageable.
Stephen W.
Venice, CA
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His insight into the market and negotiation approach led me to the best walk-away price possible — more than I had even hoped for.
Sarah T.
Toluca Lake, CA
LET’S CONNECT
Ready to make your next move?
No pitch. No pressure. Just a real conversation about your goals and how I can help. Tell me where you’re at — I’ll take it from there.