THE ALTMAN BROTHERS - Key Persons
A natural networker, successful entrepreneur, and earnest worker, Alex's role as an agent is a genuine fit. Having spent much of his professional career in the entertainment industry as a model, actor, and nightlife promoter, Alex has developed a deep rolodex of contacts while also gaining invaluable knowledge of major cities across the nation.
With Los Angeles and New York as his go-to bases, Alex utilized his social demeanor and entrepreneurial spirit to establish and run his own promotional company. From this endeavor, Alex gained experience dealing with diverse clientele and varied lifestyles, giving him the necessary skill set for his ultimate move into the real estate industry.
As an agent, Alex is passionate about providing his clients with the best possible results, whether it be presenting unique investment opportunities, negotiating tough deals, or providing personalized market insights. Alex is able to continue to connect his sphere of influence to the best possible opportunities while furthering to elevate his client's real estate experiences.
Anthony's passion for Los Angeles real estate began immediately upon moving from the San Francisco Bay Area to complete his economics degree at UCLA. Wanting to experience the diversity of the city, he has lived from Hollywood to Venice, helping him develop a deep understanding of the neighborhoods and cultures that make up greater Los Angeles. His deep roots and relationships within the community have proven to be invaluable assets in his career.
Anthony transitioned into real estate from the entertainment industry after successful stints at CAA and Blended Strategy Group where he represented a who's who list of talent and brands. His experience working alongside celebrities, their teams, and Fortune 50 executives left him well equipped to handle transactions that require the utmost level of professionalism and discretion. Fluent in Mandarin, he prides himself in taking the time to listen and understand his clients' needs and being available for them at every hour of the day.
Austin Shake joined the globally recognized real estate team, The Altman Brothers, in 2021. Austin is a California native and University of Arizona graduate, with a bachelors in business management and a minor in real estate. Austin grew up working in his family's restaurants learning the grit it takes to succeed in the hospitality industry. He became well versed in effective communication, first class service and tenacious negotiating. With his business background and aesthetic eye, real estate was always a passion for Austin. In 2018, Austin moved to Los Angeles determined to make his mark in the luxury real estate industry.
Mentored by The Altman Brothers, Austin has had an unmatched experience learning from the best and has become exceptionally knowledgeable of Los Angeles real estate. Whether he is representing the buyer or seller, Austin prides himself on making each transaction as simple as possible, getting his clients the best price, and stopping at nothing to find his clients the ideal home. He is well versed in Los Angeles culture and will find the perfect area that allows his clients to achieve the lifestyle they desire- whether its walkability to the local hotspots, proximity to work, or the best school district. He always makes the process fun and likes to build a personal connection with his clients as he understands the verity of finding the best property and closing the deal!
As a social media marketing specialist, Austin has grown a YouTube channel that's garnered over 94,000 views with his series called The Shakedown. His goal is to keep consumers on the pulse of the ever-changing and complex housing market.
If he's not showing you a home, you will find Austin on the golf course or trying to find the best fried chicken sandwich in LA.
Brad Baskin, a Brentwood native and resident, has been transacting Los Angeles-based real estate deals since 2005. Brad's keen eye for client value and aggressive and creative deal-making were originally honed in the commercial real estate sector, where he has collaborated on transactions in excess of $1 billion. As an executive at CBRE, BRC, Westmac, Marcus and Millichap, and a principal at Brooktree Partners, Brad earned a reputation for his relentless and tenacious commitment achieving his clients' goals. Brad now focuses his passion for restate on the residential market, applying his market knowledge, economic insight and broad-based and local industry connections to provide unparalleled value to his clients and the Altman Brothers team on the whole. Brad's unrivaled dedication and determination, coupled with his straightforward approach and integrity, as well as his core love for real estate, make him the consummate advisor and teammate.
As your dedicated real estate agent, Brian Davis' goal is to help you achieve your dreams - whether that involves finding an ideal home or selling a property you've lived in and enjoyed. His years of experience have proven that he enjoys working with people and being of assistance to get results that work well for their finances and lifestyle.
Prior to residential sales, Brian demonstrated his seasoned skills of serving the customer, solving problems and fulfilling their needs in the commercial construction industry. There he worked in management and strategic planning, so it's no surprise that his strengths are attention to detail, savvy negotiating, consistent communication, and keen organization.
Brian is further known for his professionalism and empathetic nature. He understands the complexities of buying and selling, moving and investing, and therefore strives to make the process smooth, easy and enlightening.
Specializing in Orange County, where he was born and raised, Brian currently resides in Laguna Niguel, CA with his wife, cat and horse. His interests include traveling, cycling, mountaineering, and just about anything outdoors. He and his wife are also advocates for the Orangewood Foundation, and love spending time with friends and family.
Originating from New York, Daniel brings his extensive entertainment background and experience to the Los Angeles market.
Over the last decade plus, Daniel has cultivated an extensive network of entertainers, musicians, producers, and record executives, and it is these relationships that form the foundation of Daniel's clientele and expertise. Daniel prides himself on providing the absolute top level service to each and every client, being 24/7, transparent and forthright. Being a member of The Altman Brothers team has proven beneficial to Daniel's clients, providing access to un-paralleled marketing strategies and resources that have been the backbone of the team's success over the years.
Daniel attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA where he studied Composition, Production and Engineering before moving to Los Angeles in 2003. Daniel has seen great success in the music industry amassing over 15 years of experience as a Guitarist, Pianist, Songwriter, and Music Director for multi-platinum acts such as The Calling, The Pussycat Dolls, David Cook, Orianthi, and Emmy Rossum amongst others. Daniel has also performed on television shows such as David Letterman, Jay Leno, American Idol, and Good Morning America.
As a consummate professional and long-time resident of Orange County, Dean Quinn brings extensive knowledge from working as a realtor in the area for over seven years. Dean has built his reputation on creating longstanding relationships with repeat clients as well as building relationships with new clients and referrals. He prides himself in being an expert in all areas of Coastal communities in Orange County. Dean continually sets record high sales and is a top producer in Orange County, maintaining a solid reputation for making the process of buying and selling real estate seamless and efficient. He prides himself in educating his clients, making each transaction as smooth, seamless and as stress-free as possible.
Dean has key insights into local neighborhoods and guides his clients through the process of each transaction by listening to their needs and making every effort to ensure their personal experience is successful and as stress free as possible. His negotiation skills are polished and effective, getting the best possible price for his clients time and time again, whether buying or selling. From starter condos to luxury estates, Dean's vast knowledge of the market and real estate trends allow him to find the perfect property for each individual buyer. He offers a uniquely personalized approach, catering to his clients specific criteria.
Dean consistently demonstrates excellent business relations, garnering five-star reviews and testimonials from previous clients. He has successfully negotiated a wide array of real estate transactions from traditional sales, investor purchases and rehab projects, and new construction. When Dean joined the Altman Brothers, he understood joining an international brokerage would be pivotal in expanding his career path. He has a proven track record in the highly competitive market, and has established himself as the "go-to" agent for all things real estate in Orange County and beyond. From starter homes to forever homes to investment opportunities, Dean Quinn is the agent who will go above and beyond to exceed his clients greatest expectations.
As Partner of The Altman Brothers, Jacob Greene is a dominant force within the Los Angeles Luxury Real Estate Community. With over a decade of industry experience, Jacob has built his business from a young age using firsthand expertise working alongside Josh and Matt Altman in the initial stages of his career- quickly mastering the art of buying, selling, and investing real estate. Jacob sold over $191,000,000 in 2022 and over $204,000,000 in 2023, resulting in over $900,000,000 in career sales. He is a force to be reckoned with, constantly breaking records and hitting major milestones in his business.
Collectively, The Altman Brothers have sold over 3B and have been named by The Wall Street Journal as one of the World's Top Real Estate Teams. Backed by powerhouse brokerage Douglas Elliman, the second largest residential brokerage in the United States and on the top team at Douglas Elliman, Jacob has the power of real estate synergy at his side and brings tremendous value to the table.
Jacob was born and raised in Los Angeles and it shows. He has his finger on the City's pulse and prides himself on being able to navigate the city from every angle ranging from nightlife, hospitality, art, and cuisine. His vast network of elite and diverse social scenes has become his strength and advantage when managing elite high- profile clients, with the utmost respect for privacy. His wholistic approach to "intelligent advisory," however, is based in numbers and statistics, where he feels "there is no substitute for the facts." He has an unmatched grasp on property value and is involved in continuing education that separates him any of his competition. While Jacob's expertise is expansive- he is considered one of the preeminent agents in the Hollywood Hills, and Platinum Triangle- Consisting of Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills, and Bel Air.
Jacob has been featured among the top elite agents within the greater Los Angeles area and has made countless appearances on Bravo's Million Dollar Listing and has been featured on the Wall Street Journal, The Real Deal, Mansion Global, Bloomberg, and CNBC. Jacob loves the city that made him who he is today and is deeply involved in the community. He grew up with a passion for competition, traveling on one of the nation's top Club Soccer Teams- He then briefly left Los Angeles to receive his bachelor's degree at UC Santa Barbara receiving highest University Honors within Business, Marketing, and Communications. Additionally, Jacob was educated in Madrid where he continued to develop his passion for real estate focusing on Architecture, Design, and Urban Planning. Jacob currently resides in West Hollywood's Art and Design District and is developing and renovating homes for his emerging real estate portfolio.
Jason grew up in Long Island, NY. Coming from an entrepreneurial family, he entered the family business of successful retail stores across New York City. Instilled in his training was working hard from the bottom up. Starting from the bottom he was taught that you have to know the ins and out of your industry, along with how to build lifelong relationships.
Jason switched coasts in 2003 and moved to San Diego, where he continued owning and operating retail stores. While growing the business and eventually selling the stores off, he became involved in real estate investments, renovating properties and acquiring personal real estate. After exiting retail, he launched a direct-to-consumer manufacturing company with the founders/execs of TUMI. After 3 years he sold his shares in the company and exited the business.
Following his true passion for real estate Jason loves putting his negotiating skills to work. Today, as one of San Diego's top luxury real estate agents, he's responsible for record-breaking deals with a personal sales volume of more than $100,000,000 within the last 2.5 years. A strong work ethic, dedication, and the ability to craft a deal sets him apart from his competition.
Living in Rancho Santa Fe with his wife and daughter, he enjoys the west coast but also loves going back to his hometown of New York.
For Jessica Kavanaugh, the transition from a career in international fashion to Los Angeles real estate is a natural, seamless extension of her passions, skills and life experiences. Her professional journey, through which she traveled at an early age from her hometown of Cape Town, South Africa, to London, New York City, Berlin and Milan, instilled in her a second-to-none drive and work ethic, while also exposing her to some of the finest design and architecture in the world and cultivating her high-end aesthetic taste. Drawing from her innate interests, world travels and business acumen, Jessica entered into the real estate market in her early twenties, using her fashion earnings to buy, renovate and sell homes. Beginning with smaller projects and graduating to more extravagant and ambitious luxury properties, Jessica has the rare and much-coveted personal knowledge of, and firsthand experience with, every stage and aspect of the real-estate business. Jessica's personal qualities complement her deep well of qualifying experience and demonstrated history of success. While aggressive and ambitious, Jessica is also gracious and accommodating; she is, in short, the ideal teammate and agent. Jessica and her partner, Brad Baskin, provide first-class service and unmatched dedication to their clients, with a not-to-be-denied commitment to ensuring the smoothest possible process and the most desirable outcome.
A licensed real estate professional in California since 2013, JoAnna Pallante is passionate about helping her clients buy and sell luxury properties with success. She specializes in high-end homes, condominiums and rentals throughout Southern California, as well as investment and income properties. JoAnna draws on her seasoned experience and finance background to analyze market opportunities and negotiate seamless deals. She joined the Altman Brothers in 2018, continually ranked as the #1 team on the west coast, and works from both their Los Angeles office on famed Robertson Blvd, and flagship Orange County office in Newport Beach.
In 2022 and 2021, this unrivaled team sold an impressive $1.1 and $1.464 billion respectively in luxury real estate. In 2023, Josh Altman represented the most expensive sale of the year in Newport Coast at $55 million. As an integral member, JoAnna appears on Bravo's "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles" showcasing the team's listings and closely collaborates with Josh and Matt as partners on high-profile deals. Together they streamline the process for their clients, tap into their extensive off-market listings, and leverage their relationships with other top agents in LA and luxury markets across the U.S.
Representing all of SoCal, from the celebrity enclave Hidden Hills to gated communities in Beverly Hills and Newport Coast, JoAnna also has a solid track record in the LA condo market and helping first-time homebuyers. To date, her total career sales volume exceeds $100M in the California market and via referrals in other coveted destinations nationwide, using the power of Douglas Elliman as a regional brand: "We are where you want to live."
She is considered a SoCal lifestyle expert who assists with all aspects of making a move or lifestyle change with access to social clubs, top restaurant reservations, elite fitness clubs, and providing shopping, nightlife, health and wellness tips. JoAnna is most importantly a one-stop real estate resource with vast connections including stagers, movers, lenders, home organizers, contractors and interior designers. Most of her business comes from referral and repeat clients, and no sale is too large or small.
Prior to the Altmans, JoAnna worked with The Oppenheim Group from the "Selling Sunset" Netflix TV show. She additionally spent five years as a credit derivatives broker to top-tier firms such as Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan, and had a career in sales at Bloomberg LP.
Hailing from NYC, JoAnna holds a Communications & Business Administration degree from Fordham University. She bought her first property in Manhattan at age 24, and loves helping her clients find dream homes and build generational wealth through real estate. JoAnna moved to California in 2013 and purchased her second home here age 30. She lives in Century City and Newport Beach with her husband Roman James, a renowned celebrity home builder who owns a full-service architectural, development & construction company focused on luxury residences. They share a daughter, Lily Grace and French Bulldog, Sonny.
In free time, JoAnna enjoys boxing, playing tennis, golfing, and volunteering with numerous charitable organizations. She's been a proud donor to the John Wayner Cancer Institute and Children's Hospital LA for many years, and gives a portion of her commissions to Food on Foot that finds the homeless housing and jobs.
Josh Picker was born and raised in New York City where he grew up in the heart of Manhattan and brings that same hustle and energy towards his Real Estate career in Los Angeles. On the way to his eventual move to LA, Josh studied Economics and Business at the University of Colorado in Boulder. While in Boulder and not in the classroom diligently studying, Josh frequently enjoyed snowboarding at the local mountains and hiking trails in the Flatirons. Josh has been an agent at Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Beverly Hills since the beginning and joined the New Development team in 2015 where he led the research and analysis for many of LA's hottest luxury hotel & condominium residences including The West Hollywood Edition, The Pendry Residences and Metropolis in DTLA. In 2017, Josh made the leap towards becoming an agent on his own with Douglas Elliman with his eyes set on one goal: to provide the best service and communication to his clients. In 2020, Josh joined The Altman Brothers spearheading the Westside Estates Division, focusing on the Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Venice and surrounding Westside neighborhoods. Josh has an avid appreciation for Mid-Century homes and minimalistic design. He has found himself representing a slew of architecturally significant homes including the Schneidman Residence which he sold in the Summer of 2020. Since joining The Altman Brothers team, Josh has accumulated over $60,000,000 in personal sales. When not showing homes, making calls or connecting with fellow agents, Josh can be found at the Paddle Tennis courts in Venice, enjoying hikes in the Palisades or eating at top restaurants throughout town.
Playing a vital role for the Altman Brothers in Orange County, Keegan Budden's name has become synonymous with excellence in Coastal Orange County and recognized for his exceptional advisory services and unwavering commitment to providing clients with unparalleled expertise dedicated to their success. Keegan is on track to close in excess of $100,000,000 in sales for 2023 alone.
Backed by the Altman Brothers who have sold over 5 billion and have been recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the World's Top Real Estate Teams, Keegan is a dominant force who will stop at nothing to ensure you reach your highest potential in the competitive Coastal Orange County market.
Keegan has over a decade of industry experience and its shows. In addition to his wealth of expertise, Keegan possesses a remarkable ability to identify opportunities amongst the luxury market that others may overlook, providing clients with a competitive advantage in their pursuits. Keegan is a savvy real estate investor himself and knows an opportunity when he sees one.
Originally from Lake Havasu City, AZ, Keegan received his BA in Business with a minor in Real Estate from Arizona State University. His tenacious strive for success brought him to Orange County, known to be one of the most prominent locations for luxury real estate. He has since embedded himself in the coastal orange county lifestyle where he enjoys watersports, golfing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle in his pastime.
Acknowledged as one of the top luxury real estate agents in the world, Matthew Altman has co-founded the Altman Brothers Team and has exceeded $5 Billion in sales volume. The team is consistently recognized in the Wall Street Journal as one of the top producing teams across the United States. He also continues to win viewers' hearts alongside his brother Josh as a co-star of the hit Bravo TV real estate reality series, "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles."
Striving to always provide the best customer service possible, Josh and Matthew's extensive market knowledge, experience and connections both nationally and globally attribute to their massive success. The Altman Brothers are not looking to just sell someone a home, but rather, to sell the entire dream and lifestyle. Whether representing a $1 Million or $20+ Million property the brothers ensure each client is properly taken care of and their expectations and needs are exceeded.
Originally from Boston, MA, Matt received a BA in Communications from the University of Colorado. While receiving his education, Matt was the kicker for the Buffaloes football team. After graduation, Matt ventured to Los Angeles where he started his career as one of the youngest talent agents in Hollywood. In Hollywood, he worked at the two powerhouse entertainment agencies Creative Artist and Gersh where he interacted with a very influential and high-profile clientele. Throughout his years in the entertainment industry, Matt's side passion for flipping properties developed and in 2008 turned into a full-time career in the real estate industry.
His connections to Hollywoods elite and successful business professionals have given him an edge in the business. Matt's hard work, fortitude and persistence are driven by what is ultimately best for his client's wants and needs. He learned a long time ago that his success is not derived from selling luxury homes but rather his genuine care for clients and passion for real estate. His love for real estate is contagious and shines through in every single transaction.
Since 2008 he has flourished tremendously in both his personal and professional life, Matt is now married with three kids and continues to lead The Altman Brothers team with his brothers Josh. In 2021 alone, the team closed over $1.4 billion of residential real estate sales.
Hailing from the deep south where cowboys and country music reign, Matt Stomberg was born and raised in Houston, Texas. However, he soon discovered that dusty boots, wild horses, and unforgiving whisky didn't exactly take his fancy. In fact, even his family is convinced he was born with LA blood. Yearning to experience the finer things life has to offer, Matt hung up his hat and departed Texas for Malibu, California to attend the prestigious Pepperdine University. While there, he earned a bachelor's degree in political science. Matt also took up a job as a luxury car salesman at Crave Luxury Auto during his summer and winter breaks. Over his tenure at Crave, Matt cut his teeth in the high-end market by pumping sales on premier brands such as Porsche, Ferrari, and Lamborghini.
Though Matt originally planned to go full-time at Crave Luxury Auto, graduation day saw a tantalizing offer present itself: the opportunity to become an agent at the Altman brothers. As they say, the rest is history. Matt's life-long passion for sales stems from his love of people. Even the most discerning buyers will find that Matt's remarkable attention to detail soon sees him presenting the home of their dreams. He's never shy with a story and always seeks to entertain, especially at his own expense. Nonetheless, one of the most important lessons Matt's father taught him was to never pre-qualify a lead. In the city of angels, everyone claims to be someone. Matt prides himself on his ability to distinguish between the two. Matt's favorite pastimes include spending time with family and friends, cooking, cooking for family and friends, and eating his cooking. No, really. You should try his cooking.
Nick Stomberg is more than just a Texas native and accomplished real estate professional, he is a master of his craft. His exceptional understanding of the market and unwavering commitment to his clients are matched only by his relentless drive to achieve success.
With his unique perspective on the real estate industry, gained from growing up in a classic car dealership environment, Nick brings a keen attention to detail and an ability to think on his feet with every transaction. Holding dual real estate licenses in Texas and California, Nick assists clients in both states with their property needs, always going the extra mile to ensure their satisfaction.
Nick boasts an impressive educational background, having earned a bachelor's degree in marketing from Pepperdine University. Throughout his career, he has honed his skills through close collaboration with his brother, Matt Stomberg. This experience has led to rapid success in the industry, as evidenced by his achievement of over $75 million dollars in real estate sales in just his first year with The Altman Brothers. From sprawling estates in Beverly Hills to multiple Malibu beachfront homes, Nick has left his mark on the industry, with many notable accomplishments that speak to his expertise. Nick dedicates his success to his friendships with everyone, including titans of technology, world-renowned musicians, angel investors, and groundbreaking real estate developers.
While his sales record is certainly noteworthy, it is not the only aspect that sets Nick apart from his competition. It's his ability to create strong, lasting relationships with his clients and his dedication to providing exceptional service that truly sets him apart. Based in the Greater LA area, with a focus on Beverly Hills and Malibu, Nick strives to help you turn your real estate dreams into reality.
Sasha Rahban has been active in real estate since 2007. He possesses a wealth of experience in commercial & residential real estate, sales, property management, leasing, investing, and construction, which provides him with a 360-degree perspective on the real estate industry for the benefit of his clients. His broad knowledge of all thing's real estate, coupled with his unsurpassed negotiating skills and track record on hundreds of completed transactions, make him the most effective real estate agent that a client could have in the field of real estate. He regularly negotiates savings of hundreds of thousands of dollars on behalf of his acquisition clients and achieves record per-square-foot sales when assisting clients on the selling side.
Sasha's love for real estate commenced at a young age, inspired by his family's long and extensive history of real estate investments, property management, and complex acquisitions and sales of office buildings, apartment buildings, and residential homes in Southern California. With over 15 years of experience in the management of commercial and residential assets, he has expertise in the leasing, development and construction of real property, providing his clients with service of the highest standard in every facet of real estate. This is what separates him from the average real estate agent. He wears multiple hats in real estate, from broker to property manager, from owner to investor. He is able to navigate his clients through all aspects of real estate transactions, including development and construction of their real estate assets.
Having lived in both Italy and Spain, he caters to an international clientele and recognizes the importance of being able to communicate and interface directly with investors from all over the world in this era of a global economy. He speaks Italian, Spanish and Farsi fluently.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Sasha grew up in Brentwood, having attended the Buckley School in Sherman Oaks. He completed his bachelor's degree at UCLA and received a dual Master in Business (M.B.A.) Degree from UCLA Anderson School of Management and ESADE Business School in Barcelona. He currently lives in the Beverly Hills area with his wife, Desiree, who is a certified public accountant and founder of The Etch Effect, and has two daughters, Francesca (10) and Sienna (7) and one son Luca (2). He continues to enjoy playing basketball and tennis. He and his family are passionate world travelers and love traveling to Italy every summer.
If you're a native Southern Californian, then Sharon will probably look familiar to you. That's because over the last three decades, you probably watched her on television anchoring primetime newscasts in Los Angeles. The multi-Emmy Award winning former journalist turned that page some years ago and is currently bringing her hard work ethic, discipline, and attention to detail from her background as a research driven journalist to the world of real estate. An LA resident of 30 years.
As a trusted advisor, Sharon helps buyers and sellers find comfort in what can be a complicated process and works tirelessly on their behalf. Her knowledge and strong communication skills help buyers and sellers navigate the complex LA market. "I love working hard for my clients because I know I'm helping them make
sound real estate investment choices. I find the end of the journey deeply rewarding." It is her results -driven approach in business that keeps her clients coming back.
Born in Singapore, Sharon immigrated to America as a child. She grew up on the East Coast and graduated from Boston University with a degree in Journalism with a minor in International Relations.
Prior to joining the Altmans, Sharon was an agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties in Beverly Hills.
In her free time, (when she finds some) Sharon practices hot Vinyasa yoga and loves spending quality moments with close friends and family, particularly her senior Black Labrador rescue, Maverick.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Todd has a "homecourt advantage" that he uses to his benefit. "I'd like to think that I know the area like the back of my hand, and I'm deeply rooted here and offer a vast amount of local information that can be invaluable for clients when they're making the decision of when and where to purchase." Todd has worked as a top producing agent alongside some of the best in the industry. Advising and guiding his clients as they make the decision to invest in a home is an honor. Todd's goal is to make the process as stress-free and enjoyable as possible. His first-class negotiating skills, and putting his clients' best interests' front and center are what set him apart from the rest of the pack. Todd is an avid golfer and can often be found on the course with clients. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, being outdoors and networking.