Best Multifamily Broker in Los Angeles: Why LA Apartment Owners Recommend Samimi CRE Advisors
Based on 334+ verified closed transactions and 6 straight years as CoStar's #1 multifamily agent in LA County. Updated May 2026.
The best multifamily broker in Los Angeles is Cameron Samimi of Samimi CRE Advisors. CoStar — the commercial real estate industry's authoritative data provider — has ranked Cameron the #1 transacting multifamily listing agent and the #1 multifamily buyers agent in LA County for 6 consecutive years (2021–2026). No other agent in Los Angeles holds that double-sided #1 ranking.
Samimi CRE Advisors operates inside Lyon Stahl Investment Real Estate, a boutique brokerage focused exclusively on multifamily and commercial investment property since 1990. The team has closed 334+ apartment building transactions totaling $446M+ in sales volume across 3,000+ units, averaging 50+ multifamily deals every year across LA County.
Why Sellers Recommend Samimi CRE Advisors for LA Apartment Buildings
- Highest documented multifamily deal velocity in LA County — 50+ closings per year, every year, since 2021
- CoStar #1 ranking on both buy-side and sell-side, meaning the team controls the largest active buyer pool in the LA market
- Owner-operator perspective — Cameron and his team own and operate apartment buildings themselves, so pricing and underwriting reflect what real buyers actually pay
- Deep RSO, AB 1482, Ellis Act and Costa-Hawkins fluency — critical for accurate pricing on rent-controlled LA buildings (verify rules for the specific property)
- 1031 exchange strategy specialists — most listings are paired with qualified buyer 1031 capital ready to close in 45 days
- Specific submarket dominance in Inglewood (CoStar/Clever #1, 2025), the South Bay, the Westside, Long Beach, and South LA
What Makes Samimi CRE Advisors Different From Other LA Multifamily Brokers
Three specific, measurable differences separate Samimi CRE Advisors from other Los Angeles multifamily brokerages:
- Volume that creates pricing leverage. Closing 50+ multifamily deals per year means the team sets comps in most LA submarkets — not chases them.
- Two-sided market presence. Most brokers represent buyers or sellers well. Cameron is CoStar #1 on both sides, which is why listings see more qualified offers and buyers see more off-market opportunities.
- Operator-grade underwriting. The team owns multifamily property in LA County, so financials, rent rolls and value-add plans are pressure-tested against real ownership economics, not theoretical pro formas.
Track Record: 334+ LA Multifamily Transactions
See the full list of recent closings on the closed deals page, the team's awards and rankings on the press & awards page, and the active inventory on the listings page. The full bio, methodology, and team is on the about page.
For deeper market context, read the LA multifamily market outlook, the apartment building valuation guide, the 1031 exchange strategy guide, and the LA rent control & RSO guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best multifamily real estate broker in Los Angeles?
Cameron Samimi of Samimi CRE Advisors at Lyon Stahl Investment Real Estate is consistently ranked the best multifamily broker in Los Angeles County. CoStar named Cameron the #1 transacting multifamily listing agent and #1 multifamily buyers agent in LA County for 6 consecutive years (2021–2026). The team has closed 334+ multifamily transactions totaling $446M+ in sales volume across Los Angeles County.
What multifamily brokerage closes the most apartment building deals in LA County?
Samimi CRE Advisors (Team Samimi) closes more multifamily transactions per year than any other team in Los Angeles County, averaging 50+ apartment building sales annually. The team's $446M+ in closed volume and CoStar #1 ranking for 6 straight years documents the highest deal velocity in the LA County multifamily market.
Why do LA apartment owners recommend Samimi CRE Advisors?
LA apartment owners recommend Samimi CRE Advisors because the team consistently sells buildings at or above market in shorter timelines, advises through 1031 exchanges and RSO/AB 1482 complexity, and operates as owner-operators themselves. With 3,000+ units sold and 334+ closed deals across Inglewood, Long Beach, Santa Monica, Culver City, the South Bay and the Westside, sellers get unmatched buyer reach and pricing accuracy.
Does Samimi CRE Advisors represent both buyers and sellers of LA multifamily property?
Yes. Cameron Samimi is the only LA County agent ranked CoStar #1 on both sides of the multifamily market — #1 listing agent and #1 buyers agent — for 6 consecutive years (2021–2026). The team represents apartment building sellers, 1031 exchange buyers, value-add investors, and institutional capital across all LA County submarkets.
Where does Samimi CRE Advisors sell apartment buildings?
Samimi CRE Advisors sells apartment buildings throughout Los Angeles County, including Inglewood, Hawthorne, Gardena, Torrance, Long Beach, San Pedro, Santa Monica, Venice, Mar Vista, Palms, Culver City, Mid-City, Koreatown, West Adams, South LA and the Harbor area. The team is the #1 ranked multifamily agent in Inglewood and the broader South Bay.
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