Integrity
We believe in doing the right thing - always - for our clients, our company, and our community.

Passion
We love all the facets of real estate - from the drama and power of fine architecture, to the bonds of enduring trust we form with our clients, to the professional satisfaction that comes from mastering "the art of the deal."

Discretion
Our business is built on trust, and that trust is built on discretion. We never forget that we work at a level that demands complete discretion.

Westside Estate Agency is defined by the values and the vision of its two founders, Stephen Shapiro and Kurt Rappaport. In 1998, Stephen Shapiro and Kurt Rappaport were two of the most well-known, highly compensated realtors in Los Angeles. Still, they felt there had to be a better way to meet the very high expectations and individual needs of their high net worth clientele. It wasn't long before the two began making plans for a different kind of brokerage. Read More

One brings a colorful, very "LA" energy; the other, a more relaxed, seasoned approach based on three decades in the business. Their complementary skills, and personalities, have helped Kurt Rappaport and Stephen Shapiro build Westside Estate Agency into the most successful brokerage in Los Angeles when it comes to the very highest reaches of the market. Read More

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