The Agency
Los Angeles, Los Angeles
Celebrity and trophy properties in LA, Aspen, and Caribbean
Los Angeles, Los Angeles
Yes
Founded 2011
About The Agency
Founded by Mauricio Umansky, The Agency specializes in architectural trophy homes, celebrity estates, and luxury developments across major global markets.
Known For
- Founded in 2011 in Beverly Hills by Mauricio Umansky and Billy Rose as a boutique alternative to the large brokerages
- Expanded through franchising to more than 100 offices across the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Europe
- Known for architecturally significant Los Angeles homes, celebrity estates and new luxury developments
- Profile raised by the Netflix series Buying Beverly Hills, which follows the firm's Los Angeles agents
Typical Mandate
The Agency is engaged by sellers and buyers of high-value homes in Los Angeles, Aspen, Cabo San Lucas, the Caribbean and other markets where it has offices, with its trophy business concentrated in properties above USD 10 million. Sellers of architecturally notable or celebrity-owned homes use it for its marketing and its ability to approach known buyers quietly. Developers engage its new development division to sell luxury condominium and resort projects.
How to Engage
Contact a named agent at the office for the relevant market via the firm's website; the founders and senior Los Angeles agents handle the largest mandates directly. Introductions from business managers, entertainment lawyers or existing clients are common in Los Angeles. Buyers should present a clear brief and proof of funds before off-market properties are shown. Note that many offices outside California are franchises with their own management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who founded The Agency and where is it based?
The Agency was founded in 2011 by Mauricio Umansky and Billy Rose and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. It began as a boutique Los Angeles brokerage and has since grown into a franchise network with offices in North America, the Caribbean and Europe.
What kind of properties does The Agency specialise in?
The firm is best known for architecturally significant homes, celebrity estates and new luxury developments in Los Angeles, alongside resort properties in Aspen, Cabo San Lucas and the Caribbean. Its marketing is aimed at high-value homes rather than volume residential.
Does The Agency handle off-market sales?
Yes. Off-market sales are common among its Los Angeles clientele, many of whom do not want homes publicly listed. Senior agents maintain relationships with owners willing to sell privately, and access requires being a registered buyer with a defined brief and demonstrated funding.
Last reviewed: September 2026. Curated by Trophy Registry from public sources and industry references.
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