Ellis Posner is the best agent in Southern California and probably the whole world. We were so lucky to have crossed paths with him and if you're reading this then consider yourself lucky as well. He is the person you were looking for and the one you want representing you during one of the most important purchases or sales you'll ever make. Ellis is not just an agent that you work with. He really becomes a part of your life. He doesn't do this just to work; this is his passion. You see it in his knowledge of the industry, work ethic and commitment to his clients. We sold our condo and also bought our new place with him and it was the most amazing experience. It was all because of Ellis. From the beginning, he is very professional and his communication is top notch. He is great at explaining everything, patient with all your questions and always responds whether you call or text him. If you can't reach him, he will always quickly get back to you. He is also great at analyzing real world events and how it affects the real estate industry. He has brilliant negotiation skills and gives advice that always has his clients best interest at heart. He was so awesome that after our escrow closed and we were done, I wanted to buy another place right away just so I could work with him again! read more

Ellis is a rare breed in modern real estate. He is currently representing me in separate capacities as both a buyer and a seller of investment property in Palm Springs. The way we buy and sell property changed after the NAR settlement and Ellis is the ONLY person I would ever trust as a steward of my real estate investments. Ellis is fair and transparent with his commission structure, extremely knowledgeable on the Southern California market, and is without a doubt the very best negotiator I have ever encountered in a broker. Stop searching and start getting things done the right way. Hire Ellis. I promise you will not be disappointed in that decision. You'll be a client for life. read more

Ellis is 5 star all-around. Amazing Broker who knows his stuff. Ellis is super responsive, knowledgeable, patient, thorough, and the list goes on! We are definitely demanding clients (some may say crazy), and he got us the house of our dreams despite this crazy market! We look forward to working with him again when we upgrade, which I'm sure will be soon! read more

Ellis If you want to work with a professional who will be 100% straight with you on everything you are trying to accomplish, Ellis is your guy. We've known him for 20 years, having collaborated on the buying or selling of 3 homes. He was a huge part in helping us achieve our property and lifestyle goals, as well as acting as our real estate spirit animal helping us choose the right neighborhood, the right house, and at the right time in our lives. Ellis is experienced enough to have that South Bay real estate savvy that can be hard to find (regardless of what many of the national firms would lead you to believe), and brings an unparalleled energy to the party when it comes to marketing your property. It is my honor to recommend him. Full disclosure, over the last 20 years, he's become a valued friend. Not only is he the best person to help you market or buy a house, he's a genuinely nice, real person, with some of the best South Bay real estate instincts you will find. Thanks Ellis. You're the best. - [x] Energy - [x] Execution - [x] Enthusiasm - [x] Integrity Mark Grantham and Karen Driskill read more

My husband and I had a great experience working with Ellis, from the very first meeting until getting the keys of our home. Ellis was extremely responsive and made sure to explain every step of the process which as first time home buyers was very important to us. Additionally his expertise in the area where we were looking was was invaluable and helped us find our first home. read more

Ellis has earned every one of these 5 STARS! My family and I recently purchased a home in Redondo Beach and found Ellis to be exceptionally well-informed on the local market with an impressive rolodex of contacts to make the experience seamless. My wife and I met with a few local real estate agents; After our meeting with Ellis we knew immediately that we wanted to collaborate with him to find the right house. Ellis has EXPERIENCE, will give CANDID FEEDBACK and MOVES QUICKLY when a hot property hits the market. Those three qualities, along with his dry sense of humor, make all the difference in the world and in a hot market. He puts in the hours and will show up at every open house with you. I highly recommend meeting with Ellis if you are looking to buy or sell a home. read more

Ellis Posner - if you have Ellis on your side you wont need anybody else. His process is thorough, balanced and fair. He will explain everything you need to know in a straightforward no nonsense way that helps you make the right decisions, effectively mange risks and exploit opportunities. He is an AWESOME negotiator with exceptional judgement of people and timing. He has deep national/local industry and market experience. He will make you feel like you and he are a team. I have worked with with Ellis since 2014. He has never let me down. He has always come through for me. He is a great guy with a great sense of humor and a perspective on life (and real estate) that I admire. read more

Ellis was extremely helpful! My wife and I are to California and he was able to help us understand the South Bay real estate market and help us quickly find a home. He also provided us with inspectors and loan officers that were very responsive and had a high quality of service. read more

Ellis is great to work with. He was extremely helpful in helping me navigate the south bay neighborhoods while explaining key considerations when looking at homes. His reputation in the south bay community actually helped my offer stand out more and get accepted even though it wasn't the highest offer. His constant diligence and responsive communication helped the escrow process go smoothly as well. I strongly recommend Ellis if you're looking for an agent who is extremely knowledgeable about the south bay and helps you stand out as a strong buyer in this competitive market. read more

We have been working with Ellis for close to 10 years now and he has helped us with all of our real estate investments. He is very knowledgeable and always provides us with the best advice. He is also super responsive and quick to take actions which can be a true differentiator in this highly competitive market. He is truly the best in business and we highly recommend working with Ellis. read more

Ellis is hands down the BEST real estate I have worked with. With his local's knowledge, he guided me on various neighborhoods and was a straight shooter in terms of the pros and cons of each unit (which side of the street it was on, amount of traffic noise, possible safety concerns, sun exposure, etc.). Ellis was also extremely responsive to all of my texts and calls. He is an excellent communicator, and I thoroughly enjoyed collaborating with him every step of the way. I must mention that Ellis conducted a remote search for me, and I felt like he understood what I was looking for and could easily narrow down prospects for me. If you're looking for a real estate that you can trust, do not hesitate to contact Ellis Posner! read more

Ellis was the selling agent for the home we purchased. Although he was not our direct realtor- rather on the other side of the transaction, he stood out as an amazing realtor! From the day I met him at the open house all the way to closing, he was a consummate professional, friendly, attentive, and built great communication and rapport with my awesome realtor. Thanks Ellis! read more

Ellis is simply the best! From start to finish, he will help you through every step of your home purchase and always with the highest level of personal service. We are first time buyers and unfamiliar with the South Bay. Ellis took the time to educate us thoroughly (and always in an entertaining manner) about the different neighborhoods and provided honest feedback on each of the homes we considered (and is not afraid to tell you when to pass on a home or when to avoid overbidding even if it'll cost him a sale). He is strategic, patient, and seriously the most responsive agent you'll ever meet. But what stands out most of all is he truly cares about finding the right home for you. read more

Ellis did a great job selling our home: very responsive, expert in the process and knows our neighborhood well. Things went pretty much as he laid out. read more

Ellis was the buyers agent for a new home that I purchased in Manhattan Beach. Ellis did a great job from start to finish. He is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the home buying process. He helped us find the lowest interest rate on our mortgage and to find the best professionals to do our inspections. Ellis was also the sellers agent on a home that I sold in Hermosa Beach. Ellis helped me get higher than list price. He distinguishes himself from other agents by attending every appointment and showing himself, rather than sending an assistant. read more

We sold our Redondo Beach house last week and still can't believe how smoothly everything went from 400 miles away. It was important to have a dependable agent who is an area expert to sell the house from a different town, and we feel so lucky to have had Ellis Posner as our listing agent. I found Ellis after weeks of tracking sales in Golden Hills area. With the address alone, he already knew our house- the layout, the street, age of plumbing, potential pest issues, and the dated wall texture(!) and even gave us tips on how to instruct the painters to improve the appearance! He was attentive and clear in communication and always left the final decisions up to us. There was no question or request too small or too embarrassing, which speaks volumes about how we got to trust him in a short time. Ellis also works with a top-notch professional staff. The web site and photographs were beautiful, highlighting the positives. He arranged to have the house cleaned, kept in touch with our home stager, and went above and beyond to keep tabs on the house while it sat vacant. Another important step that made this sale successful was pricing the house right from the get-go. We were nervous about setting the price on the low side but trusted Ellis's instinct. And boy, it paid off. We had multiple offers above asking even before the first open house. Ellis really shines during this process because he understands the psychology of the buyers as well as the needs of the sellers. He also checked the finances of the offers thoroughly to avoid unpleasant surprises down the line. With his guidance, we took the best offer just one week after MLS listing. I suspect that as one of the top agents in the area, Ellis wants to get his clients top dollars for his own pride and reputation. I just hope we find someone half as good as him for our next house. Thank you so much, Ellis! You made selling a home a positive experience. read more

My California purchase was all done long distance from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Ellis kept me informed every step of the way and explained the process and the complicated California purchase forms clearly so I could really understand each element of the purchase. Communication is always so important in any transaction and Ellis went above and beyond to help navigate the purchase to a very successful and happy conclusion. I would highly recommend him to any Buyer or Seller! read more

I highly recommend Ellis! As first time buyers, the home buying process can be pretty daunting, but Ellis guided us through it swiftly and with great expertise. He guided us through the most minute details and was honest with us and gave his best recommendations based on prior experience. He's probably the friendliest realtor you'll meet. To top it all off, we were in a remote international location when our offer was accepted, and he was able to brainstorm methods to help us deliver our funds to escrow. To those buying, I definitely don't recommend putting in an offer right before you go out of the country, but we were very impressed by the way Ellis handled the situation! We're very pleased with Ellis and our new home! read more

Ellis was recommended to me by my girlfriend's friend. From the very beginning, Ellis was responsive and was able to translate a lot of real estate jargon into simple terms for me. This helped make the whole process pretty smooth for me. I trust his knowledge and would work with him again. read more

Ellis was amazing to work with. I was a first time homebuyer, but was also looking for a duplex that I could rent out half of, which also made me a first time landlord. Ellis guided me step-by-step through all the hoops of the home-buying processing as well as the complications that arose from purchasing a rental property. He gave his expert opinions, but was never pushy and allowed me to make my own decisions. He was always thinking multiple steps ahead to ensure that everything was in my best interest - during the buying process and in the future. If I have the opportunity to work with him again in the future for another property, I will definitely do so. Thank you, Ellis! read more

I wish I had more time than a few moments to say all the ways Ellis has made my home purchase as smooth as possible, despite all the bumps that inexplicably popped up. Ellis has been at every turn, being my advocate and getting things done even when I didn't think it were possible. Furthermore, I have relied on him to introduce me to the area. He has been so helpful with providing recommendations for the day-to-day and for a first-time homeowner - so many things that one doesn't even think of when owning a condo! I look forward to working with Ellis again. read more

Ellis is a great realtor to work with. He is very knowledgeable and familiar with the South Bay market. I really appreciated his honesty when answering questions about homes we were looking at. It quickly became clear to me that he didn't just want to make a quick sale, but really wanted us to find the right place. Ellis ultimately helped us find a great place and then helped us through every stop of the buying process. As first time home buyers, his guidance and patience throughout the process was priceless. We ran into several roadblocks along the way and Ellis dealt with each of them in a very professional manner and enabled us to ultimately get the house we wanted. I will absolutely use Ellis for any future real estate transactions and would highly recommend him to others. read more

This is the second home Ellis has helped me to buy, and the assistance he provided was excellent on all accords. He has been working in the South Bay/West Side for years, and knows most of the industry peers, which is critical when negotiating for your best interest. His response time in discussing and helping you meet deadlines to secure your home feels almost instantaneous. I recommend Ellis to the highest degree, and am fully confident he will meet or exceed all the notes I have made here. read more

This review is way overdue. In today's booming real estate market, it does not take a lot to be a real estate agent, even one who produces. I have met so many agents who lack market knowledge, do the minimal, and offer very little value to client. However, it takes a great deal to be a true professional and it pays to work with a true professional. Ellis is one. I met Ellis in December 2014 after I had frustrating experience working with a couple of other agents who failed to help me secure the properties I wanted. Ellis took the time to understand my purchase criteria and within a week helped me secure a town house in Manhattan Beach. It turned out to be an excellent buy. I again called for Ellis's help in Feb, 2016 to bid on a property in North Hollywood. Ellis does not know the North Hollywood market well, however, he immediately took the initiative to call the seller's agent, did his research on the properties and provided me with a number of keen observations. We ended up not buying the second property and it was the right decision. In both situations, Ellis proved to be a quintessential professional and one of very best agents I have ever worked with. He is extremely knowledgeable about the South Bay real estate market: demand and supply, changing market conditions, and factors that impact the fair market value of the properties. Even more impressive is his ability to navigate in uncertain situations and identify unique opportunities. He takes the initiative to gain critical information to provide valuable input in the decision making process. He is very dependable, responsive and client oriented. You could always count on him to give objective, balanced opinions and sound advice based on years of experience. He has built an excellent network and collaborates well with agents on the other side of the bargaining table. He is also an excellent negotiator focusing on win-win solutions. I would absolutely work with Ellis again and would highly recommend him. Kathy read more

This is my second review on Ellis since my first one on Zillow this past summer. Our family used his service to sell our former home which was outstanding from the start to the end, and with the same amount of diligence and faithfulness, Ellis helped us find our new home. It's not surprising to me that he has so many five star ratings and I like to echo that sentiment by also giving him the highest rating possible. Out of many qualities Ellis has as a real estate agent, one that stands out to me the most is his sense of dignity for his craft. It sets the tone for everything he does from beginning to the end. Another thing of note, he is still very responsive to some issues we are having with renovating our new home and proactively provides his input to help resolve some road blocks we are experiencing. Thank you, Ellis. If you are searching for a good agent who's also a wonderful human being, reach out to Ellis! read more

Ellis was the instrumental in helping us find and close our first home in Hermosa Beach. He was not only knowledgeable about South Bay but knew every detail about the home buying process, from contracting, negotiating, financing, and then making the home ready for move-in since he pretty much knows everyone involved in the real estate industry in the South Bay. We are from out of state and Ellis was able to work with us to ensure a smooth process. We highly recommend him! read more

I choose Ellis as my agent after going through the reviews in real estate website. I was a bit apprehensive initially to get an agent from a website, rather than recommendation from my family and friends. I have never regretted in making that decision. I have talked to many many agents during the initial days, when I was planning to buy a home. The difference I have seen with Ellis is his patience to listen, providing detail market information and in-depth knowledge about the beach city properties. I cannot emphasis more on his professional demeanor and responsiveness. There were challenges I faced towards the end of the closing process. He was always available during the entire process to answer my questions. The closing date of my house was towards the end of December. He found time during his holidays to follow up on my closing process and to get the keys of my house. read more

I've been buying and selling homes for well over 20 years and have literally worked with dozens of realtors. Ellis is the absolute best there is. He is patient and always takes the time to gain a deep understanding of your wants and needs as a buyer. Ellis never pressured me into rushing into anything that I was not comfortable with. We were trying to buy in a competitive market and were able to get the home of our dreams because we worked with Ellis. He is well-respected with his colleagues and is able to negotiate the best deal do to the trust that other professionals have for him. I would highly recommend engaging his services for any need in the South Bay area of LA. read more

Ellis practically worked a miracle to get us into our home! We didn't want to sell our house before buying because we have kids and weren't sure we could find a new home that met our needs quickly enough. Unfortunately, that made us contingent buyers and in this market, that was not an easy situation. The home we fell in love with already had 2 non contingent offers and Ellis was able to get them to accept our contingent offer! Not only that, but he effectively marketed and sold our home faster than the necessary timeline and both houses closed on time! We were so impressed with his knowledge of social media marketing and targeted adds. While browsing Instagram our own home came up in an add since we were looking at similar homes in the area. He is honest, easy to get ahold of, very knowledgeable about all aspects of the market, and makes a stressful process far less stressful. I can't say enough about how grateful our family is for his help getting us into our new home! read more

When my clients decide to work with Ellis I know they are in good hands. As a residential mortgage lender I get to work with many different agent's and Ellis combines a calm approach with years of industry experience to ensure stress free transactions where everyone involved walks away happy. read more

Ok so this is a late review. We found Ellis July 2014 after reviewing another real estate website. Ellis is amazing! We found our dream house in Torrance within 1.5 months & closed escrow within 2 weeks! Ellis is fast & efficient & best of all, he understood what we were looking for immediately. He guided us throughout the whole process including mortgage loans - we were 1st time homebuyers. He made sure the house was up to code for us, was always available to us, helped us with recommended home improvement referrals & even followed up after the move! Would highly recommend Ellis as a buyer's agent! read more

We found Ellis probably like a lot of potential home buyers are going to discover him. He was the best rated and reviewed agent on zillow. We first contacted him when we were in Florida. Eventhough we weren't even in town yet, he was fast and responsive. After briefly describing our situation of what we are looking for over the email, we called him. As a first time home buyer, i had a lot of questions and wanted to be double sure i get the best deal possible despite my lack of experience in real estate. He gave us overall information about the area of my interest and narrowed downed potential list for us. He is very knowledgeable and available when you need him. Most importantly, once you start working with him, you will start to realize that he really genuinely wants the best for the client and does more than his required duty as an agent to help you out. While i was initially little cautious to trust him 100 percent, i've grown to trust him after seeing on multiple occasions that he doesn't mind getting assertive and sometimes almost offensive to fight on your behalf to get you a better deal. He know the art of negotiating and realizes when to be assertive and when to play safe. It is truly a blessing to have an agent like him to fight for you and do all the heavy lifting for you to make home purchasing experience as painless as possible. read more

Ellis is a true real estate professional. He thoroughly knows his markets and goes far beyond the "typical agent" to provide a complete picture of the general area and neighborhood in terms of price, quality and specifics of homes. He provides "color" regarding the town that provides an understanding of potential trends. Ellis helped us buy our home and when we needed to sell 2 1/2 years later, we sought out Ellis to represent us again. We didn't consider using anyone else. Most importantly, Ellis works to fully engage his clients to understand their needs and desires. And finally, Ellis is an individual we trust completely. He is good to his word, distinguishes between his opinion and facts and delivers on his commitments. Please consider working with Ellis to address your real estate needs. read more

We went to Ellis to handle the sale of our North Redondo Beach townhouse. We were relocating for work and selling at the right price in the right timeframe was crucial. Ellis walked us through the process at each step of the way, providing advise and expert opinion to ensure we were making the right decisions. In the end, we had multiple offers and closed efficiently. Ellis ensured everything went smoothly even after we'd left Los Angeles. read more

The difference between working with Ellis and my previous agent is night and day. Not only is Ellis very knowledgeable and experienced, he freely shares that wisdom without hesitation. Nothing is more frustrating than asking a fundamental question about the deal and getting a shrug from your agent. There were no shrugs from Ellis. He answers your questions thoughtfully and his opinions are well reasoned. And perhaps most importantly for your peace of mind, he makes himself available to you and responds quickly with clear and detailed answers. I don't recall any instance where he didn't respond within the hour, even late at night. read more

Ellis sold my Redondo Beach condo in 2 weeks after listing obtaining all cash offer by his effective marketing strategy. His assessment of the market direction, listing price and the sales price were very accurate. With his knowledge of the market and his negotiation skills, he was able to obtain for me the highest price so far for comparable properties. He made the listing, offer and escrow process smooth with all documents handled electronically since I was out-of-state. I will definitely use him for future real estate transactions in the Los Angeles beach cities area and recommend him without hesitation. read more

Ellis was exactly what we needed in a real estate agent. As first time home buyers we had a ton of questions about every part of the process. Ellis went above and beyond to make sure we understood everything from A to Z. He first day he started off by showing us ten different homes. Even though he knew that some of these homes were not what we were looking for, he wanted to make sure that we had a full grasp of all the different options available in the South Bay..as well as the associated price differences (tall and skinny, detached, etc). Once we narrowed down the kind of home we were looking for, Ellis was great at sending us new home listings the second they became available. We were able to see a house, discuss all of its pros/cons, and submit an offer before many people had even looked at it. Ellis will be as involved as you need him to be in the home buying process. I was amazed at how quickly Ellis answered my questions almost any time of the day (I'm still wondering if he ever sleeps). He also has an uncanny ability to evaluate exactly what a given house is worth and what the winning bid is likely to be (which comes in very handy when deciding how much you want to offer). At the same time, he will never push you to buy a certain house just because it looks good on paper. He knows that the decision ultimately comes down to you. You really have to love the home that you're buying. Ellis has the perfect blend of experience, charisma and class that you're unlikely to find anywhere else. read more

We worked with Ellis on a long-distance purchase of a home, moving from San Diego to Los Angeles. Ellis was a joy to work with from his patience scheduling showings based on our limited schedules, and his thoroughness/expertise in home sale and purchases. More importantly, he is honest and fair. If it's not the right decision for you, he'll tell you even if it means more work for him and puts his client interest first. We hit a complication towards the end of our home purchase completely due to the sellers of the home. Ellis went out of his way to do what he could to better the situation even though it was not his role or responsibility. Ellis knows that doing right for the client always pays off in the end. read more

I never posted a review on Yelp before but Ellis is worth my review plus some! With my home purchase recently, Ellis was extremely helpful from my initial prospecting through closing escrow. His expertise in the real estate market provided me a great sense of trust knowing his knowledge, recommendations and advice were all in harmony for my good will. He was quick to answer any questions along the way and I appreciate his care to detail. Without hesitation, I would strongly suggest Ellis for any real estate needs - he is 100% professional and his familiarity with the market is top notch. read more

We have worked with Ellis in both buying and selling a home and find him to be knowledgable about real estate transactions, especially in the Southbay, and a good, hard worker. We bought our home 18mo ago when Ellis was the selling agent. As buyers, our realtor was not a good fit, and Ellis was tremendously helpful in assisting us even though it wasn't his job to do so. My husband is a professional athlete and was recently unexpectedly traded halfway across the country, which meant we needed to quickly sell our home. As such, we called Ellis to list our home because of how much he helped us when we bought it, and the really good impression he left on us. We had one weekend of open houses with multiple offers over asking price, sold our home in six days and closed on time with the first deal. The buyers' agent was a shark, looking for any and every possible issue, and trying every trick in the book to undercover negotiate, but Ellis handled all of it without letting us lose money. We've worked with other realtors, and no one compares. Ellis sat down with us, IN PERSON, multiple times to go over plans, documents, etc. He is an excellent communicator, doesn't dodge calls and texts, and keeps on top of what he says he's going to do. He is proactive, honest and overall a genuinely good guy, who is incredibly knowledgable about real estate in the Southbay. We HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend. read more