Local insight. Clear guidance. From first showing to closing day, you’ll move with confidence, backed by the Mark Mintz Team at Compass.
Born and Raised in L.A.
Helping You Make the Right Move.
Rooted with Los Angeles native love and backed by Compass and the Mark Mintz Team, I help buyers, sellers, and investors make smart moves across the city. Our local expertise, real-time market data, and network of trusted partners allow us to deliver clear guidance, confidence, and results - from search to close.
Browse Active Homes in L.A. - my treat.
Explore every active listing across Los Angeles. Save what stands out and we’ll fine-tune from there. When you’re ready, I can also share select off-market and Compass Private Exclusive opportunities.
Curious What Your Home Is Worth?
Get a clear, dual-backed look at your home’s current value. We combine multiple data sources, not just one automated estimate. No pressure. Just smart insight into what’s happening in your neighborhood right now.
What Our Clients Say
“Justin was extremely diligent through the whole entire process. Walked me through the discovery and investigation phase into and thru escrow. He was constructive with his input helping me think through the purchase. I will be working with him on my next purchase and would recommend him to you as well”
Ryan Meyer, Client
“We’re so fortunate to have worked with Justin Mitchell. He is a genuine guy who went above and beyond to advocate for us.
Even closing was easier than we expected. Justin scheduled all the inspections, attended them, paid attention to details, asked the right questions. He even spent 3 hours on a call with the home inspector going over every single detail of the report.
In the end, Justin brought us home. Cue the cheesy music, but it’s true.”
Nicole O’Connell, Client
Our Services
01
Personalized Home Search Strategy
Buying in Los Angeles isn’t just about filters and alerts. It’s about timing, feel, and knowing what make sense long term.
We start with a real conversation about how you live, where you spend your time, and what actually matters to you. From there, I build a focused strategy and surface opportunities that align with your goals, including Compass Private Exclusives when it makes sense.
02
Property Valuation & Positioning
Pricing a home here is part math, part psychology.
We look at recent sales, buyer behavior, and neighborhood momentum to determine where your property sits in the current market. Then we position it intentionally, not reactively, so it attracts the right buyers and creates leverage rather than guesswork.
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Negotiation Guidance & Closing Support
From the first offer to the final signature, our job is to keep things steady.
That means clear advice, strong negotiation, and staying ahead of inspections, timelines, and details that can derail a deal. You’ll always know what’s happening and why, so decisions feel informed rather than rushed.
Your Questions, Answered
What’s your process for identifying the right property?
We start with a real conversation about priorities, trade-offs, and what actually matters long term. Then I build a focused search we can refine together in real time.
I’m not just filtering by beds and baths. I’m looking at layout, resale strength, neighborhood nuance, days on market, pricing strategy, and how a property is likely to hold up under inspection and appraisal.
We also layer in Compass Private Exclusives and off-market opportunities most buyers never see.
You won’t get flooded. You’ll get clarity.
What’s happening in the L.A. market right now?
We’ve seen a noticeable shift over the past year. More inventory has come online, homes are taking longer to sell, and buyers have regained leverage in many situations.
That said, it feels more like a reset than a downturn. The frenzied pace has cooled, but serious buyers and sellers are still moving forward.
As always in Los Angeles, the specific home and the neighborhood make a huge difference. Well-priced properties in strong areas still generate activity. Overpriced homes tend to sit.
It’s less about urgency now, and more about strategy.
Do you have access to off-market homes?
Yes. Through Compass Private Exclusives we have access to homes that aren’t publicly listed on the MLS and won’t show up on sites like Zillow or Redfin.
Some sellers prefer to market their home quietly before going fully live. In certain situations, that can mean earlier access and less competition.
That said, off-market doesn’t automatically mean a better deal. The real advantage is timing, visibility, and having a strategy around how and when to move.
It’s simply one more layer of access in a competitive L.A. market.
How does commission work?
We’re paid when a transaction closes. In most cases, commission is paid from the seller’s side and shared between brokerages.
On listings, we typically target around 3 percent. For buyer representation, the compensation structure is agreed to in advance and is commonly around 2.5 percent. All commissions are negotiable and discussed clearly up front.
Recent industry changes now require a written Buyer Representation Agreement before touring homes or submitting offers. This simply formalizes that I represent you and outlines how compensation works, so there are no surprises.
Everything is transparent from day one.
Let’s Bring Your Vision To Life
If you’re considering buying, investing, or selling, we offer complimentary consultations to map out a clear plan.
We’re a bit old-school and LOVE to meet in person when possible, ideally at our Compass Hollywood office. Its easy - free parking, coffee, and snacks, and it’s just easier to think clearly when you’re not rushed. But, if schedules are tight, zoom works great as well.
Think of it as a two-way conversation. We want to work with people who want to work with us. The right fit matters on both sides.
