Why we recommend Michael Chen for Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills is a small city with a very top-heavy market. Redfin's median sale price was $4,029,331 in the three months to September 2026, and single-family homes in ZIP 90210 sold for a median of $6,524,354, at about 93% of list price after a median 84 days. At that level, pricing, marketing to buyers abroad and handling long negotiations matter more than speed.
Michael Chen's work sits at that end of the market. His brokerage profile describes him as specializing in architecturally significant estates across Beverly Hills, Bel Air and the Sunset Strip, and as the founder of Luxford Group, a firm that develops high-end homes in Los Angeles. That development background is unusual for a listing agent and is useful when a buyer is weighing a teardown, a remodel or a new build. It is our recommendation, not a ranking of every agent in the city, so interview more than one agent before you sign.
About Michael Chen
Michael Chen's background in Beverly Hills real estate
The California Department of Real Estate shows his salesperson license was issued on September 23, 2003, which matches the 23 years of experience he reports. His Christie's profile says he has developed and sold several modern homes, overseeing projects from acquisition and design through construction and sale. In September 2024 the Los Angeles Business Journal reported that he had been named executive director of a new Asia-Pacific Division at the Aaron Kirman Group, according to the press list on his profile.
Brokerage and California DRE license for Michael Chen
The DRE public license lookup lists Michael J Chen, license 01395954, as a licensed salesperson with no disciplinary action, expiring March 14, 2030. His responsible broker is AKGRE Inc (broker license 01527644) at 433 N Camden Drive, Suite 600, Beverly Hills, the address of Christie's International Real Estate Southern California. Earlier responsible brokers on the record include Compass California (2022) and Pacific Union International (2021 to 2022).
Languages and specialties: Michael Chen
He lists English and Mandarin. His Christie's profile says he represents luxury estates and investment property for clients from the United States, Asia and elsewhere, and he holds the title Executive Director of the Asia Pacific Division at Christie's International Real Estate Southern California. His website lists West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach and Corona del Mar among featured areas.
Michael Chen's record: sales and reviews
Notable sales by Michael Chen
His Christie's profile lists the sale of Elementi, a SAOTA-designed home at 1108 Wallace Ridge in Trousdale Estates, for $42,000,000 on July 22, 2022, along with 1410 Tanager Way in the Bird Streets for $25,000,000 and the Upside Down House at 9601 and 9603 Oak Pass Road for $22,500,000. His own website adds 10701 Levico Way for $29,000,000 and 1200 Chanruss Place for $19,000,000. In 2026 his profile showed an active listing at 11005 Bellagio Place in Bel Air at $88,000,000, a Luxford Group project.
He reports hundreds of transactions and $250,000,000 in career sales volume, and the press list on his Christie's profile includes Los Angeles magazine's 2025 Real Estate All-Stars feature. We could not confirm the career totals on a public page, so treat them as his own figures and ask for a list of closed sales.
Client reviews of Michael Chen
His website publishes short client testimonials. One, signed Jason H., reads: "Michael Chen is the real deal! You get much more than just an agent when you're working with him and his team. He is hands on from beginning to end. His concierge service and design input puts him in a league of his own". Another, signed C.P, reads: "Great problem solver with development background and a keen eye for design." These are on his own site, not an independent review platform.
How Michael Chen works with Beverly Hills buyers and sellers
Buying in Beverly Hills with Michael Chen
Buyers at the top of this market often look at land and potential as much as the house. Ask him how a lot's size, slope and city rules affect what can be built, what a comparable new build cost per square foot, and how long city approvals took on recent projects. If you are buying from overseas, ask how he handles remote tours, escrow timing and the documents a foreign buyer needs.
Selling in Beverly Hills with Michael Chen
Beverly Hills homes sold at 95.1% of list price on average in the three months to September 2026, and only 15.4% went under contract within two weeks (Redfin). Ask for his marketing plan for international buyers, recent sales he would use as comparables, and his average discount from list price. Our California real estate commission guide explains what listing fees cover.
Local knowledge: Beverly Hills prices by ZIP
Zillow's typical home value for Beverly Hills was $3,676,482 in September 2026, up 9.3% in a year. Trousdale Estates, where the Elementi sale took place, had a Zillow typical value of $7,906,445. For the full picture see our Beverly Hills guide and the Beverly Hills housing market page.
| ZIP | Redfin median sale price | Median days on market | Months of supply |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90210 | $5,273,450 | 83 | 10.2 |
| 90211 | $2,050,398 | 94 | 5.1 |
| 90212 | $3,249,045 | 74 | 6.8 |
Figures are Redfin's rolling three months to September 30, 2026, for all home types. With 16 to 60 sales per ZIP in that period, one large sale can move the median a lot.
How we chose Michael Chen
We confirmed his license, status and responsible broker on the DRE lookup, read his brokerage profile and website, and checked that his listed sales include homes inside the City of Beverly Hills rather than only nearby areas with a 90210 address. Every featured agent passes the same checks. Read the full method on how we choose agents.
How to contact Michael Chen
Call Michael Chen at (310) 388-8088, or visit Christie's International Real Estate Southern California at 433 N Camden Drive, Suite 600, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. His website is michaelchen.com. Before the first meeting, have your budget or sale timeline, the areas you are considering, and whether you are buying in your own name or through an entity.