LABJ: Leaders of Influence: Residential Real Estate 2025

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Fred Bernstein

As a long-time partner at Westside Estate Agency, Fred Bernstein is a fixture in the ultra-luxury market, where he has closed over $44 million in sales in the last year, including the $25 million sale at 706 N. Canon in Beverly Hills.

Bernstein has been an advisor and broker to clients for more than a decade. He negotiated and handled the sales of both the most expensive home ever sold in Los Angeles and the most expensive home ever sold in Malibu. When asked about what drives his tremendous success, Bernstein has simply stated: “Loyalty, discretion and dedication.”

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Gina Dickerson

Born and raised on the East Coast, Gina Dickerson is an expert in luxury real estate sales. Dickerson is passionate about redefining real estate by offering a superior level of service, innovative marketing, and a highly personalized, boutique-style experience to her clientele.

With an aptitude for problem solving, Dickerson’s strength is the ability to navigate her clients through a transaction with clarity and ease. Her focus has always been to establish long-standing client relationships based on commitment and results. Dickerson’s sales last year totaled $19 million, including an $11 million sale in Santa Monica.

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Drew Meyers

Born and raised in Los Angeles and a graduate of Loyola Marymount University, Drew Meyers has successfully sold luxury real estate from city to sand over the past 15 years. After interning at WME, Meyers became enamored with the art of making a deal and soon went to work at Paradigm Talent Agency. In 2012, Meyers joined Westside Estate Agency, and effectively brought his contacts into the world of real estate.

Meyers has advised some of Hollywood’s most prominent names, including Bruce Willis and Pharrell Williams. He has also represented some of the biggest names in the tech industry, along with many entrepreneurs. Over the last year, Meyers reached a total sales volume of $38 million.

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Kurt Rappaport

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Kurt Rappaport started his real estate career at Merrill Lynch, quickly becoming a top agent before co-founding Westside Estate Agency, one of the largest privately held residential brokerage firms in the country. Rappaport has carefully guided a prestigious range of clients, including Larry Ellison, David Geffen, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Ellen DeGeneres, Bono, Dr. Dre, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Adele, Tom Brady, Ryan Seacrest, Rich Paul and Lebron James.

Rappaport is well known for owning, building and restoring “best in class” residential and commercial properties. In 2018, he sold his concrete and glass home in Malibu for $120 million – a Malibu record at the time, which he has since broken.

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Max Shapiro

A partner at Westside Estate Agency with over 21 years of experience in luxury real estate, Max Shapiro is widely respected for his deep market knowledge, strategic thinking and ability to deliver under pressure. Born and raised in Beverly Hills, he operates with the kind of local fluency and discretion that only comes from a lifetime spent in the neighborhoods he represents. His expertise lies in navigating complex, high-value deals – often off-market – and serving as a trusted advisor to clients who demand total discretion, clear guidance and long-term value.

In the past year, Shapiro has sold $41 million in real estate, including a $10 million condominium transaction.

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Stephen Shapiro

Stephen Shapiro has worked in the prime Los Angeles real estate market for over 40 years. In 1999 Shapiro partnered with Kurt Rappaport and created Westside Estate Agency, which has now grown to be the number one luxury real estate agency in Los Angeles and one of the top agencies in the country.

With over $62 million in sales over the last year, Shapiro has worked with many of Los Angeles’ elite and completed sales totaling several billion dollars. He has been featured in numerous media outlets including 48 Hours, 20/20, the Today Show, CNN, the New York Times Sunday Magazine, Los Angeles Magazine, and the Hollywood Reporter.

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Stuart Vetterick

Stuart Vetterick merges financial acumen with emotional intelligence, consistently garnering high-level referrals and repeat clientele. His mastery of the intricate workings of the financial sector coupled with a deep understanding of real estate positions him as an ultimate authority in navigating complex transactions.

Vetterick boasts an impressive track record, having orchestrated multiple nine-figure deals that have propelled both individuals and corporations toward new heights. Beyond his expertise, he understands that success stems from a relentless pursuit of knowledge and preparedness. In addition to selling storied Bel-Air compound “The One” in 2022 – one of the world’s most expensive listings – in the past 12 months, Vetterick has sold over $45 million worth of real estate, including guiding the recent purchase of a $32 million estate.

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