Stearns & Associates is a pioneer on L.A.’s Westside and a leading team at Compass. Led by Richard Stearns—recognized by The Wall Street Journal, Variety, and The Hollywood Reporter—the team blends legacy expertise with modern market intelligence.

Stearns & Associates is a leading luxury real estate team in Westside Los Angeles. With over $2 billion in closed sales, the team is known for long-standing market leadership, strategic insight, and a relationship-driven approach to buying and selling high-value homes.

The team is led by Richard Stearns, a recognized top producer named by The Wall Street Journal, Variety Magazine’s Los Angeles Real Estate Elite, and The Hollywood Reporter’s Top 25 Real Estate Agents. He is joined by Diana Tsow, Lauren Lyon, and Zoë Wiener.

Stearns & Associates combines decades of Westside experience with a modern, highly informed perspective. The team is known for off-market intelligence, pricing acumen, and deep knowledge of micro-neighborhoods, delivered with discretion, professionalism, and accessibility.

Stearns & Associates most often represents homes in the $2 million to $8 million range, with experience spanning both established luxury residences and complex, high-value transactions.

The team specializes in Westside Los Angeles, including Santa Monica, Brentwood, Venice, Pacific Palisades, Westwood, and Mar Vista, offering hyperlocal expertise across each distinct market.

Yes. Stearns & Associates is a leading team at Compass, leveraging the firm’s technology, reach, and private marketing tools while maintaining a highly personalized client experience.

The team prioritizes trust, long-term relationships, and thoughtful guidance. Every client receives tailored strategy, clear communication, and informed advice rooted in real-time market conditions.

Yes. The team is well known for its access to off-market and private opportunities, particularly within the Westside’s most competitive and discreet segments.