Ethan Applen, Real Estate Agent

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Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Investment Properties

Client Testimonials

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"Ethan helped us find our dream home! We started looking in March and in July we turned the keys on a beautiful 3B in Studio City steps away from Carpenter Elementary School. Ethan was a kind and helpful guide from the search phase, through negotiation and closing. His market experience was invaluable and we trusted his advice implicitly. I cannot recommend Ethan enough!" - Simon L

"Wow! Ethan made an inherently stressful process so easy and pain free. From launch of sale to escrow completion was 40 days… yes, only 40! He had a vision for the house branding/selling and executed it perfectly. We had our first offer in 4 days from listing. We had the next shortly after. His insight into the market and his negotiation approach led me to the best walk away price we could have gotten (more than I had hoped for). Very well attended open houses from the start thanks to his social / marketing, staging direction/selection, and photography. Could not have had a better experience! Thank you Ethan!!!" - Sarah T

About Ethan

Ethan Applen delivers a rare combination of strategic financial insight and hyper-local expertise to the Los Angeles real estate market. Specializing in Studio City, the San Fernando Valley, and the Hollywood Hills, Ethan is a trusted advisor for clients seeking sophisticated guidance in some of the city's most competitive neighborhoods.

As a long-time technologist and executive with over two decades of deal-making experience at major entertainment studios and startups, Ethan approaches real estate through a results-driven lens. Whether navigating the nuances of the Wrightwood area or evaluating investment potential in the Silver Triangle, his background in high-stakes negotiation and financial strategy ensures his clients make informed, data-backed decisions.

A third-generation Southern Californian and USC Marshall MBA, Ethan’s deep roots in the community inform his work. He doesn't just sell homes; he serves the neighborhoods he lives in. From his leadership on the Toluca Baseball League board to his involvement with The Wesley School, Ethan offers a comprehensive perspective on local life, schools, and market trends.

For Ethan, real estate is about building long-term wealth. By integrating deep financial analysis—including property valuation and investment strategy—he helps everyone from first-time buyers to seasoned investors secure their future in the Valley and beyond.