Hilton & Hyland
Los Angeles, Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills, Bel Air, and Holmby Hills trophy estates
Los Angeles, Beverly Hills
Yes
Founded 1993
About Hilton & Hyland
Beverly Hills' premier brokerage, known for the Platinum Triangle's most significant off-market transactions and record-breaking estate sales.
Known For
- Founded in 1993 by Rick Hilton and the late Jeff Hyland, concentrating on the Platinum Triangle of Beverly Hills, Bel Air and Holmby Hills
- Listing brokerage on Chartwell in Bel Air, which sold for around USD 150 million in 2019, a California record at the time
- Involved in the sale of the Playboy Mansion in Holmby Hills for USD 100 million in 2016
- A large share of business conducted off-market among a small circle of owners, buyers and their advisers
Typical Mandate
Hilton & Hyland is engaged by owners and buyers of estates in Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Holmby Hills, the Bird Streets and Malibu, typically above USD 10 million and frequently far higher. Sellers who want a quiet sale use the firm because its agents can approach known buyers directly without listing on the MLS. Buyers, often from entertainment, technology or overseas, retain a specific agent to source architecturally significant or historically notable properties that never reach public marketing.
How to Engage
Approach a named agent rather than the firm generically; the website lists the team and their specialisations. Introductions from business managers, entertainment lawyers or wealth advisers are common in Los Angeles and open doors faster. For an acquisition, a clear brief on neighbourhood, architecture, land size and budget, together with proof of funds, is expected before off-market properties are shown. Sellers should anticipate a confidential valuation discussion first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which areas does Hilton & Hyland specialise in?
The firm concentrates on the Platinum Triangle of Beverly Hills, Bel Air and Holmby Hills, plus the Bird Streets, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades and Malibu. It is a Los Angeles Westside specialist rather than a national brokerage, and it is best known for large estates rather than condominiums.
Has Hilton & Hyland sold record-breaking properties?
Yes. The firm was the listing brokerage on Chartwell in Bel Air, which sold for around USD 150 million in 2019, and it was involved in the USD 100 million sale of the Playboy Mansion in 2016. Several of the highest Los Angeles residential sales on record have passed through its agents.
Does Hilton & Hyland handle off-market sales?
Yes. A substantial share of the firm's transactions are arranged privately, with properties shown only to selected buyers. This is standard practice for high-profile owners in Los Angeles who do not want their homes photographed and listed publicly.
Last reviewed: September 2026. Curated by Trophy Registry from public sources and industry references.
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