Anthony Marguleas, founder and owner of Amalfi Estates, is one of Los Angeles' most respected and accomplished real estate leaders. Since launching the brokerage in 1995, he has built Amalfi Estates into one of the premier independent agencies in Southern California, known for exceptional client service, innovative marketing, and deep community involvement. In 2022, The Wall Street Journal ranked Amalfi Estates as one of the Top 10 real estate teams in the entire nation, out of more than two million agents and teams. Anthony has personally sold over $3 billion in properties and is recognized for his creative use of technology, media, and data to position and sell some of California's most significant homes--including a record-breaking $63.1 million sale of the historic Hearst Estate, the highest-priced home ever sold at auction in the U.S. Anthony is a Harvard-trained and KARASS-certified negotiator, saving clients millions through advanced strategy and contract expertise. As a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, he is trusted by top developers, high-net-worth families, and clients seeking the highest level of representation. A respected educator and speaker, Anthony has taught real estate negotiations and contracts at UCLA since 2004 and is regularly invited to speak at major industry conferences. He is frequently cited in leading publications including Architectural Digest, Barron's, Bloomberg, Forbes, Mansion Global, The Real Deal, USA Today, Robb Report, People, MSN, Yahoo Finance, and The Wall Street Journal. Anthony earned his degree in Business Administration from UC Riverside - where he received the Outstanding Alumnus Award - and later continued graduate studies in USC's Real Estate Development and Finance program. He resides in Pacific Palisades with his wife, Sue, and their four children. True to his belief in giving back, Anthony created Amalfi Estates' charitable give-back program. With every home sale, the team donates 10% of its net commission to one of six partner charities: Make-A-Wish, Wags & Walks, The American Cancer Society, The People Concern, Homeboy Industries, and Heal the Bay. Since 2015, Amalfi Estates has donated over $2 million, helping more than 50,000 families.
OTHER LANGUAGES
Spanish
Community Involvement
Marguleas truly believes in giving back to his community and gives back 10% of his commission from each sale among five charities, Make-a-Wish, Wags and Walks, American Cancer Society, The People Conc
HOBBIES/INTEREST
Bike and travel
FAMILY
4 kids
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Credentials
LICENSE
Real Estate - California - # 01173073
Designation
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Graduate from the Realtor Institute (GRI)
Specialties
Buyers
Sellers
Residential Property
Buyer's agent
Listing agent
Relocation
Awards
2026
TOP AGENT
Pacific Palisades, CA
2026
TOP AGENT
Los Angeles, CA
2026
TOP AGENT
Santa Monica, CA
Other Awards
100 Most Influential Real Estate Agents in California 2020 Wall Street Journal #25 Medium Size Team in the country with $162 million in sales 2019 Wall Street Journal #231 Team in the country with $134 million in sales 2018 Wall Street Journal #152 Team in the country with $153 million in sales 2017 Wall Street Journal #143 Team in the country with $140 million in sales 2016 Wall Street Journal #60 Agent in the country with $134 million in sales
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FAQ
1. What advice would you give a buyer trying to purchase a home?
Ensure you see at least 20 homes in a neighborhood to familiarize you with what homes sell for. Ideally, purchase the least expensive home in the best neighborhood, which ensures the highest chance of appreciation.
2. What advice would you give a seller trying to sell their home?
As tempting as it is, especially in a seller's market, don't overprice your home. It would be best if you priced it at the market or a little below to generate the most activity.
3. What types of clients have you worked with?
All types, from 1st-time buyers to high-end luxury buyers.
4. How did you get started in Real Estate?
I had a real estate Development company 35 years ago and then started a mortgage company 31 years ago, so it was a natural progression.
5. Do you have any special education or training that will benefit your clients?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yB51X7IX204TG4doAXBLsfhaRfAd3ChH/view
As a guest lecturer at UCLA, I have taught real estate negotiation and contracts for the past 19 years. I also have taken an advanced negotiation class at Harvard Business School. I also have taken the KARRASS negotiation seminars.
Contact Information
Location
984 Monument Street #105Pacific Palisades, CA, 90272
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What clients say about this agent....
Professional
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Hard working
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Excellent negotiator
Great for new buyers
SteveHyman
Review for Member: Anthony Marguleas
February 27, 2026
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We entered this transaction without our own realtor and were told the agents would be handling both sides. Throughout the process, however, we felt we were not represented in a balanced way and that the agents were primarily advocating for the buyer. During active negotiations, the realtor chose to tell us there was another interested party willing to offer more money. We felt the timing of raising that information aEUR" right in the middle of negotiations aEUR" created unnecessary pressure and made the process feel adversarial. On another occasion, the realtor attempted to get us to sign a document we had already clearly declined to sign after consulting with our attorneys. We were told that if we did not sign it, escrow might not close. That ultimately proved to be wrong, as escrow did close without it, but at the time we felt pressured and unsettled. Escrow closed because we made the decision to hire two separate attorneys to protect our interests and ensure the transaction moved forward on time aEUR" something we did not anticipate needing to do. We were also sent a very large volume of documents with little explanation or guidance. We would have appreciated clearer communication and more support throughout the process. While the sale closed, we left feeling unsupported and disappointed in the overall experience.
Sarah
Review for Member: Anthony Marguleas
February 21, 2026
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Anthony and his team were amazing! After losing my home in the Palisades Fire, I finally decided to sell our lot. Anthony advised me on pricing, etc. and the listing went up. I think it was only 2 days later that I got an offer $100K over asking! I accepted and escrow closed less than two weeks later. Very smooth process with many updates on how the transaction was progressing. I would recommend Amalfi Estates to anyone looking to sell.
Kitsismax
Review for Member: Anthony Marguleas
February 20, 2026
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ZillowVERIFIED
Xander did a great job listing my condo - very responsive, attentive, and organized during the whole process. Open houses were organized and potential buyers were followed up with to ensure a quick sale process. Xander ensures you as a homeowner are not burdened by the sale process. Thanks to Xander and the Amalfi Team!
Wendyarneill222
Review for Member: Anthony Marguleas
February 20, 2026
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Adel was extremely knowledgable, available and helpful, as well as kind and wonderful to work with, all around. I highly recommend working with him! He helped me learn a lot during the time we worked together and was available for my questions. I will reach back out to him when I'm looking for another home in LA in the future, hopefully ready to buy by then!
Merritt A.
Review for Member: Anthony Marguleas
February 17, 2026
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ZillowVERIFIED
Anthony has been a fantastic resource for my wife and myself on both leasing and sales transactions. He is exceptionally responsive, highly practical, and leaves all of the key decisions up to you. He gets deals done quickly and without drama. I would highly recommend him.