Why Work With Mahan
Two of Mahan’s published client reviews describe the same thing: buyers who kept getting outbid, and an agent who kept them steady until the right home closed.
Multiple named reviews come from first-time buyers who describe the process being explained step by step.
Closed sales in both Los Angeles and San Diego County — useful if you’re deciding between them.
Full representation in either language.
The Process
Budget, timing and which neighborhoods actually fit what you want.
New listings sent weekly and showings arranged on short notice — exactly what his clients describe.
Offer strategy, inspections and repair negotiation, explained plainly at every step.
Escrow coordination through closing, including lender introductions when you need one.
What To Expect
Southern California does not hand you a house. It hands you competition, short timelines and a lot of noise. The job is to keep you clear-headed inside that.
Most buyers start the same way: a saved search, a weekend of open houses, and a growing suspicion that everything good is already gone. It usually is — for about a week. Then something comes back on the market, or a seller quietly moves on price, and the buyer who is ready gets it.
Being ready means three unglamorous things. A lender letter that a listing agent takes seriously. A written sense of what you will and will not compromise on, agreed before you are emotional about a specific kitchen. And an agent who answers the phone on a Sunday, which is the part Mahan’s published reviews keep coming back to.
The rest is repetition. New listings every week, showings arranged quickly, an honest read on each one, and offers written to win without overpaying. One client’s review describes getting outbid repeatedly and being told to stay patient — and then closing on a home they love. That is the normal shape of a good search, not a failure of one.
Price Points
Drawn from Mahan’s own published closed sales, which run from $550,000 to $2,100,000.
Condos and townhomes in North Hollywood, Hollywood, Koreatown and San Diego — where most first-time buyers in his review history start.
Single-family homes in West Hills, Valley Glen, Palms, Poway and the Hillcrest area of Los Angeles.
Larger homes in Encino, Mission Viejo and La Jolla, including his largest published sale at $2,100,000.
Recent Work
Photography from properties in his own published transaction history.
Listing photography from properties published in Mahan’s closed transaction history on Compass. Homes are shown as marketed at the time of sale.
Areas Served
Mahan has closed transactions on both sides of Southern California — across the San Fernando Valley and the Westside, and down through San Diego County.
Closed sales across the city, including Hillcrest Drive, Field Avenue, Federal Avenue and a Yucca Street condo in Hollywood.
Every photo in this section is real listing photography from Mahan’s own closed transactions in that area, published on his Compass profile.
Client Reviews
Named client reviews published on Mahan’s Compass profile, Google and Zillow.
“The most patient, courteous, knowledgeable, helpful professional I was fortunate to work with. Day or night, on weekdays or on weekends, Mahan was always there for us! His valuable guidance, professionalism, and the humane nature, in general, made the most stressful time… stress and hassle free. If you want a friend who is as passionate as you are for getting you your dream house, then you ought to give it a try with Mahan!”
“He was knowledgeable, helpful, always VERY responsive day to day, always sending us the next week’s new listings, and always made himself available for calls at the drop of a hat. He made us feel very comfortable buying a home and was a joy to work with. I have heard horror stories, but our first time buying a home was a dream.”
“Mahan represented me like a champ during my recent real estate purchase in LA, specifically near the “K-Town” neighborhood. We formed a partnership and created a plan to find properties that matched my criteria. I was most impressed by how Mahan handled a challenging seller. His candor and transparency built a solid foundation of trust, making him my reliable eyes and ears when I couldn’t view a property in person. His expertise, curiosity, and genuine care for his clients make him an exceptional real estate agent.”
“Patient and professional and helped steady us when we were about to give up. Thanks for getting us over the line!”
“Mahan was very professional and knowledgeable about the market and helped us buy our first home. He is super responsive and would look into every inquiry and concern we had. This is an amazing quality about him considering we worked with other agents who took forever to respond and didn’t listen to our needs. He works very hard and we’re lucky to have worked with him.”
“The most patient, courteous, knowledgeable, helpful professional I was fortunate to work with. Day or night, on weekdays or on weekends, Mahan was always there for us! His valuable guidance, professionalism, and the humane nature, in general, made the most stressful time… stress and hassle free. If you want a friend who is as passionate as you are for getting you your dream house, then you ought to give it a try with Mahan!”
“He was knowledgeable, helpful, always VERY responsive day to day, always sending us the next week’s new listings, and always made himself available for calls at the drop of a hat. He made us feel very comfortable buying a home and was a joy to work with. I have heard horror stories, but our first time buying a home was a dream.”
“Mahan represented me like a champ during my recent real estate purchase in LA, specifically near the “K-Town” neighborhood. We formed a partnership and created a plan to find properties that matched my criteria. I was most impressed by how Mahan handled a challenging seller. His candor and transparency built a solid foundation of trust, making him my reliable eyes and ears when I couldn’t view a property in person. His expertise, curiosity, and genuine care for his clients make him an exceptional real estate agent.”
“Patient and professional and helped steady us when we were about to give up. Thanks for getting us over the line!”
“Mahan was very professional and knowledgeable about the market and helped us buy our first home. He is super responsive and would look into every inquiry and concern we had. This is an amazing quality about him considering we worked with other agents who took forever to respond and didn’t listen to our needs. He works very hard and we’re lucky to have worked with him.”
“We had a great experience with Mahan and would definitely work with him again… We kept getting outbid and didn’t think we’d find a home but Mahan kept us motivated and told us to be patient. I’m glad we listened to him as we finally found a home that we love. He was great through the paperwork process and was honest about everything.”
“Mahan knew every detail about the local Hollywood neighborhood I bought into — from parks to restaurants to property value and my investment in my new condo. He personally got involved in my simultaneous property transaction to ensure escrow flowed smoothly til close. In addition, he helped me secure the financing at an incredible rate!”
“Mahan was absolutely great to work with. Very helpful and professional in every aspect of the experience. Easy to work with and very trustworthy throughout the whole process.”
“Great pleasure to work with. Excellent service throughout, very professional.”
“He is the best of the best. Mahan helped us find and buy our first home. He is very professional, knowledgeable, and makes himself available 24/7. He is the one that anyone can trust for their real estate needs.”
“We had a great experience with Mahan and would definitely work with him again… We kept getting outbid and didn’t think we’d find a home but Mahan kept us motivated and told us to be patient. I’m glad we listened to him as we finally found a home that we love. He was great through the paperwork process and was honest about everything.”
“Mahan knew every detail about the local Hollywood neighborhood I bought into — from parks to restaurants to property value and my investment in my new condo. He personally got involved in my simultaneous property transaction to ensure escrow flowed smoothly til close. In addition, he helped me secure the financing at an incredible rate!”
“Mahan was absolutely great to work with. Very helpful and professional in every aspect of the experience. Easy to work with and very trustworthy throughout the whole process.”
“Great pleasure to work with. Excellent service throughout, very professional.”
“He is the best of the best. Mahan helped us find and buy our first home. He is very professional, knowledgeable, and makes himself available 24/7. He is the one that anyone can trust for their real estate needs.”
FAQ
Yes — several of his published reviews are from first-time buyers, including condos in the $550K–$700K range.
Yes. His closed sales include Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, San Diego, La Jolla, Poway and Mission Viejo.
He is not a lender, but one published review credits him with helping secure financing at a strong rate through his network.
Yes — Mahan works in English and Farsi.
It depends on your loan program, not on a rule of thumb. Mahan will introduce you to lenders who will put real numbers in front of you before you tour anything.
Buyer representation terms are agreed in writing up front, including who pays what. You will not be guessing.
Several published reviews specifically mention showings arranged on short notice, including weekends.
Buyer Consult
Tell Mahan what you’re looking for and he’ll come back with a shortlist.