Diana Braun

Diana Braun is an Estate Director and Principal of the Diana Braun Group at Compass, bringing over two decades of elite experience representing buyers, sellers, and investors across Los Angeles’s premier Westside micro-markets. With a career sales volume exceeding $1 billion, Diana is a perennial market leader who approaches real estate not merely as a transaction, but as a strategic intersection of lifestyle, architecture, and long-term asset positioning.

Renowned for her deep block-by-block mastery—spanning Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Venice, and Brentwood—Diana pairs elite negotiation expertise with meticulous, white-glove execution. Her clients, ranging from first-time luxury buyers to seasoned developers, rely on her rare combination of strengths:

• The Design & Construction Advantage: Beyond standard brokerage, Diana brings firsthand, practical expertise in ground-up construction and architectural remodeling. She evaluates spatial potential, calculates renovation ROIs, and optimizes asset presentation with an insider’s eye.

• Strategic Fiduciary Advocacy: Committed to protecting her clients’ capital, Diana utilizes sophisticated, disciplined negotiation methodologies—adopting high-level strategic communication to maintain leverage, command terms, and navigate complex transactions cleanly and decisively.

• Micro-Market Authority: Having been raised in Europe and currently residing in the Rustic Canyon neighborhood, Diana offers an international perspective paired with an intimate knowledge of local zoning histories, neighborhood trajectories, and architectural lineages.

Holding both a Broker License (2005) and a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES) designation, Diana’s credentials are matched by her consistent industry recognition—including repeated honors on RealTrends America's Best List and LA Magazine’s Real Estate All-Star List. Supported by the collaborative synergy of the Diana Braun Group, she delivers a bespoke experience dedicated to turning ambitious real estate goals into exceptional results.

Sales License: 2002 | Broker License: 2005 | CPRES