Unlike so many people in real estate, I came to this field through a passion for architecture and design. Over a twenty-year career I discovered that passion is only superseded by my love for working with people. My clients are more than buyers and sellers, and my agents are more than numbers on the bottom line. We are part of a collective, building a city we're all proud of.
I started Real Estate Collective in West Adams to break with the tired cliche of the smarmy, pushy, ostentatious LA brokerage, and to build something beautiful, out of warmth, honesty, and integrity. We love Los Angeles, and if we can leave it a little better than we found it, that is something our whole collective can be proud of.
CalBRE# 01426130 · claire@realestate-collective.com · 310.689.9689
A close-knit group across West Adams and the Westside. Click any agent to read more or reach them directly.
With over a decade in Los Angeles real estate, Susanna brings a rare blend of design insight, environmental awareness, and heartfelt care to every transaction. Before real estate she spent more than a decade as a Hollywood set decorator, then worked as an interior designer alongside respected firms in LA and New York, so she understands how light moves through a room and how a home should support the life inside it.
A GREEN-certified Realtor, she guides first-time buyers, seasoned sellers, and relocations with preparation, follow-through, and steady enthusiasm. Clients often describe her as knowledgeable, organized, and deeply supportive, and many stay in touch long after closing.
susanna@susannabernstein.com · 310.795.3305 · calDRE#01934185
Representing buyers and sellers since 2003, Suzie has deep knowledge of the market, the process, and customer service. An LA resident since 1994 and a Culver City local since 2005, she has been a homeowner six times over and is a landlord and property investor.
She never pressures a client and prides herself on communication, helping people feel comfortable every step of the way. After years at big corporate brokerages, she found that Real Estate Collective offers the unpretentious boutique feel that matches her work ethic.
realestatesuz@gmail.com · 310.383.1141 · calDRE#01390707
After a decade in film and television marketing at studios and networks including MGM, 20th Century Fox, and Discovery, Samara pursued her other passion, real estate. She builds strong relationships through open, honest communication, tenacity, and a solution-driven work ethic, and specializes in first-time home buyers.
A Boston University communications graduate, she owns property in South Los Angeles with her husband and three rescue dogs.
samaraesims@gmail.com · 310.689.9689 · calBRE#2036810
Michael found his love of real estate by accident. After studying Sociology and Anthropology at UCLA, he spent eight years building the construction, facilities, and real estate departments of a growing Culver City restaurant company, where he discovered a passion for solving complex problems and creating structure from chaos.
He now helps people and businesses find spaces that truly fit, leading with integrity, empathy, and big-picture thinking, creating not just deals but meaningful connections.
mvalenera@gmail.com · 213-633-9952 · calDRE#02253705
Jessica specializes in single-family residences and multi-family dwellings, as both a buyer's and seller's agent. She began over ten years ago with a Beverly Hills boutique development firm as assistant project manager for rehab and new construction, including commercial, mixed-use, and condominium projects, assisting with acquisition, entitlement, and sales.
A community advocate, she is known for personable, dedicated service to every client.
jessica@agentbravo.com · 213.400.4735 · calBRE#01419380
A true LA native, Claudia grew up in Los Angeles and resides in West Adams. She worked in Human Resources in the non-profit sector before turning to her calling, real estate. She serves clients across greater Los Angeles with full support from beginning to end, guided by honesty, integrity, determination, and dedication, whether they are buying, selling, or investing.
Bilingual: fluent in English and Spanish.
claudia@realestate-collective.com · 213-437-3882 · calDRE#02064353
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calBRE#01346435 · 310.689.9689
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helen@realestate-collective.com · 310-901-8216 · calDRE#02124327
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brittany@realestate-collective.com · 310.689.9689 · calDRE#02207125
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310.689.9689 · calDRE#02118350
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