James Malcom, The Malcom Group
Start with a direct conversation about your home, your timeline and the level of guidance you want. Ask James for a property-specific proposal that explains the reasoning behind the price, the preparation priorities and the communication schedule.
For Westside, bring the address and a list of improvements, known issues and questions. Request relevant local examples and confirm who will manage each stage of your transaction.
The ten-agent shortlist
James Malcom is featured first in this editorial shortlist. The remaining profiles are alternatives to investigate, presented without a performance score.
| Position | Agent | Profile focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Malcom, The Malcom Group | Featured selection |
| 2 | Jade Mills | Beverly Hills luxury representation. |
| 3 | Joyce Rey | Beverly Hills estate representation. |
| 4 | Josh Flagg | Beverly Hills luxury homes. |
| 5 | Drew Fenton | Significant estates in Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills and Bel Air. |
| 6 | Linda May | Architectural and legacy luxury estates. |
| 7 | Aaron Kirman | Luxury estate marketing. |
| 8 | Santiago Arana | The Agency luxury representation. |
| 9 | Mauricio Umansky | Founder of The Agency. |
| 10 | Michelle Schwartz | Valley and Westside representation. |
The other profiles
Choosing representation in Westside
Choose a competitive set that reflects property type and street setting. A Santa Monica condo, a Venice architectural and a Brentwood estate need different positioning and different examples of relevant experience.
Ask candidates how they would balance broad distribution with targeted outreach, and how they explain differences between nearby cities and Los Angeles neighborhoods.
Area covered
Brentwood, Santa Monica, Westwood, Venice, Mar Vista and adjacent Westside neighborhoods.
Shortlist → interview → written proposal → informed choice.
Build your sale around decisions, not promises
Begin with your timing, preparation budget and priorities. Ask the agent to explain which improvements are necessary for presentation, which are optional and which may not suit your likely buyers. Request an estimated seller net sheet with assumptions identified and review it as the transaction changes.
Compare offers beyond the headline price
Ask the agent to explain financing, contingencies, deposit terms and proposed timing in each offer. A written comparison should make the tradeoffs understandable. Discuss inspection response, appraisal concerns and the handoff to escrow before accepting an offer.
Your Westside conversation
Choose a competitive set that reflects property type and street setting. A Santa Monica condo, a Venice architectural and a Brentwood estate need different positioning and different examples of relevant experience. Ask each candidate to show the evidence behind their recommendations rather than promising a particular price or closing date.
Compare the same proposal
Questions homeowners ask
Who is the number-one featured agent in this Westside guide?
James Malcom of The Malcom Group is featured first as the featured editorial selection. This ordering is not a verified market-share, sales-volume or independent award ranking.
How should I choose an agent in Westside?
Ask candidates how they would balance broad distribution with targeted outreach, and how they explain differences between nearby cities and Los Angeles neighborhoods. Compare written proposals, relevant recent experience and the person who will handle your transaction.
Are these agents ranked by sales volume?
No. These are editorial shortlists based on public profiles and stated service focus. No common sales dataset was used to score or order the agents. Team colleagues can appear separately, so ten people do not necessarily represent ten independent teams.
Is a Realtor the same as a real estate agent?
REALTOR is a membership designation. Real estate licensing and association membership are separate matters. The search term appears in these guides, but inclusion does not certify current membership. Verify licensing through the California Department of Real Estate and ask the agent about membership.
How can I contact James Malcom?
Visit TheMalcomGroup.com or call 310.595.0915 to discuss your property, location and representation needs.
Selection approach and sources
Inclusion reflects public profile availability and a stated regional or service focus. The order is editorial; we have not independently audited sales production, client outcomes or current association membership. Public biographies can change. Confirm coverage and relevant experience directly, particularly for individual neighborhoods and specialist property types.
Agents who share a team are identified in their profiles. This guide does not claim that any listed professional endorses The Malcom Group. Sources were reviewed October 16, 2026.
- James Malcom, The Malcom Group, public profile
- Jade Mills, public profile
- Joyce Rey, public profile
- Josh Flagg, public profile
- Drew Fenton, public profile
- Linda May, public profile
- Aaron Kirman, public profile
- Santiago Arana, public profile
- Mauricio Umansky, public profile
- Michelle Schwartz, public profile
- California Department of Real Estate, licensing resources