Welcome to Listed, a Los Angeles real estate series from Jason Bergman, Real Estate Advisor at The Agency, where extraordinary homes become the conversation.
Each week, I’m taking you inside noteworthy homes across Los Angeles, but we’re not just here to look at pretty real estate.
We’re talking architecture, design, pricing, market positioning, and the buying strategies I’m looking at when advising my own clients.
This week on Listed, we’re talking minimalism vs. maximalism, a little offer strategy, ponies, pickleball, and of course, some very aspirational Los Angeles real estate.
Betsey Johnson’s Surprisingly Restrained Hidden Hills Home
Okay, so Betsey Johnson has listed her home in Hidden Hills.
As a fashion icon, Betsey is known for being bold, colorful, and unconventional, but when we open her door, her space tells a surprisingly different story.
The volume gets turned way down.
Neutral tones. Warm wood beamed ceilings. Open living spaces. Walls of glass that bring the outside in.
It’s less color, less noise, and more of a restrained kind of luxury than the maximalist aesthetic we know her for.
The approximately 4,300 square foot contemporary is currently offered at $7,499,999, with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms on approximately 1.5 acres. Outside, there are panoramic views, a pool, spa, and a four stall equestrian center.
Because apparently your ponies need somewhere to live too.
But what I find most interesting here isn’t the acreage or even the amenities.
It’s the contrast.
Betsey Johnson’s public aesthetic may be maximalist, but her private space is remarkably restrained.
And I’m leaving that right here as a gentle reminder that personal style and personal space don’t always need to tell the same story.
A Reimagined 1930s Spanish Near the Silver Lake Reservoir
Next, we’re going to Silver Lake.
And you already know how I feel about a good Spanish home in Los Angeles.
This 1932 Spanish has been extensively reimagined, but what caught my attention is what the renovation didn’t erase.
You still get the arches. The warmth. The architectural language that made these houses special in the first place.
Then the newer elements start showing up.
An updated kitchen, renovated bedroom suites, a finished lower level that can become a media room, gym, office or creative space, and a detached ADU.
Outside, there’s a pool, built in barbecue and mature avocado tree.
And the Silver Lake Reservoir is just moments away.
Currently offered at $3,699,000, the property sits on a 9,165 square foot lot.
This is the balance I’m always looking for with a renovated character home.
It has all of the character you want from a Spanish, updated for how we live now.
And there is another reason I’m watching this one.
Strategy.
The asking price is only one part of understanding a property.
Listing history matters. Days on market matter. Comparable sales matter. Competition matters. And sometimes the structure of the offer matters just as much as the number written at the top.
That’s something I look at closely when representing home buyers in Los Angeles.
Sometimes the opportunity isn’t finding a house nobody else noticed.
It’s understanding how to approach the one everybody can already see.
Kylie Jenner’s Holmby Hills Estate
And finally, we’re going to Holmby Hills.
Kylie Jenner’s estate is currently offered at $38,500,000, after previously being listed for $48 million.
And yes, we’re going to look.
This is aspirational Los Angeles living on an entirely different scale.
The estate has seven bedrooms and fourteen bathrooms, with approximately 19,250 square feet under roof and 15,350 square feet of air conditioned living space on approximately 0.84 acres.
There’s a professional pickleball court. A basketball court. A dedicated gym. A home theater. A pool. Two self contained guest apartments. Additional guest suites.
Basically, enough guest accommodations for you and all of your besties to move in together.
But beneath the celebrity, amenities, and sheer scale of the property is something worth paying attention to from a Los Angeles real estate perspective.
Even extraordinary real estate still has to meet the market.
A multimillion dollar change in asking price at this level is a pretty good reminder that pricing strategy isn’t reserved for entry level homes or ordinary transactions.
Buyers respond to value, competition, positioning, and opportunity at virtually every level of the Los Angeles housing market.
And that’s part of why I created Listed.
Why I Created Listed
I look at a lot of real estate.
As a Los Angeles real estate advisor at The Agency, representing both buyers and sellers, I’m constantly paying attention to what is coming to market, what is sitting, what is selling, where sellers are adjusting, and where buyers may have an opportunity.
And yes, sometimes I just want to look at an extraordinary house.
Listed gives us room for both.
We can appreciate great architecture and design while also talking about the things that actually matter in a transaction.
What is the listing history?
How does the asking price compare to the market?
What did the renovation get right?
Where might there be negotiating leverage?
And if I were representing the buyer, how would I approach the offer?
That’s the conversation I want to have here.
Want to Take a Closer Look?
Whether you want an exclusive tour, want to understand the buying strategy, or are curious about how I’d approach an offer, send me a message.
I’ll get you through the door.
And if your next move is buying or selling in Los Angeles, I’d love to help you make it.
About Jason Bergman
Jason Bergman is a Los Angeles real estate agent and Real Estate Advisor at The Agency, representing buyers and sellers throughout Los Angeles, Pasadena, South Pasadena, Northeast Los Angeles, DTLA and surrounding communities.
My approach to real estate is advisory led and strategic, combining market analysis, valuation, pricing, negotiation and an understanding of how individual properties fit into the larger Los Angeles real estate market.
I began my real estate career at Marcus & Millichap, where I developed a foundation in valuation, underwriting and market structure. I later completed the USC Lusk Ross Program in Real Estate, further developing my approach to feasibility, financial modeling, risk assessment and real estate decision making.
I’ve been recognized by LA Style Magazine as one of its Top 25 Agents in Los Angeles and by RealTrends among the top 1.5% of real estate professionals nationwide by sales volume.
Jason Bergman
Real Estate Advisor | The Agency
Los Angeles, Pasadena & South Pasadena Real Estate
(626) 394-0900
j.bergman@theagencyre.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Listed by Jason Bergman?
Listed is a Los Angeles real estate series created by Jason Bergman of The Agency exploring noteworthy homes, architecture, interior design, pricing, market positioning and buying opportunities throughout Los Angeles.
The series looks beyond the listing photos to talk about why a property is interesting and what buyers and sellers can learn from it.
Who is Jason Bergman?
Jason Bergman is a Los Angeles real estate agent and Real Estate Advisor at The Agency representing home buyers and sellers throughout Los Angeles, Pasadena, South Pasadena, Northeast Los Angeles, DTLA and surrounding communities.
His real estate practice combines market analysis, pricing strategy, negotiation and an advisory approach to helping clients make informed buying and selling decisions.
Is Jason Bergman a real estate agent at The Agency?
Yes. Jason Bergman is a licensed real estate advisor at The Agency working across Los Angeles and surrounding Southern California markets. His practice includes buyer representation, seller representation and luxury residential real estate.
Does Jason Bergman represent home buyers in Los Angeles?
Yes. Jason Bergman represents Los Angeles home buyers with property search, private showings, comparable sales analysis, market research, buying strategy, offer structure, inspections and negotiation.
Buyers interested in a home featured on Listed can also contact Jason to arrange an exclusive tour or discuss how he would approach an offer.
Does Jason Bergman list and sell homes in Los Angeles?
Yes. Jason Bergman represents homeowners selling residential real estate throughout Los Angeles, Pasadena, South Pasadena and surrounding communities.
His listing strategy focuses on preparation, pricing, presentation, marketing and negotiation designed around the individual property and current market conditions.
How much is Betsey Johnson’s Hidden Hills home?
Betsey Johnson’s Hidden Hills home is currently offered at $7,499,999. The approximately 4,300 square foot contemporary has five bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms and sits on approximately 1.5 acres with a pool, spa, panoramic views and a four stall equestrian center.
What makes Betsey Johnson’s Hidden Hills home unusual?
The contrast between Betsey Johnson’s famously colorful, unconventional public aesthetic and the much more restrained aesthetic of her Hidden Hills residence is one of the most interesting aspects of the property.
The house favors neutral tones and an indoor outdoor contemporary approach rather than the maximalism many people might expect from the fashion designer.
How much is the Silver Lake Spanish home near the Reservoir?
The reimagined 1930s Spanish near the Silver Lake Reservoir is currently offered at $3,699,000 and sits on a 9,165 square foot lot. The property includes a pool, flexible finished lower level and detached ADU.
How much is Kylie Jenner’s Holmby Hills estate?
Kylie Jenner’s Holmby Hills estate is currently offered at $38,500,000. The property has seven bedrooms, fourteen bathrooms, approximately 19,250 square feet under roof and amenities including pickleball and basketball courts, a gym, theater, pool and extensive guest accommodations.
What should buyers consider before making an offer on a Los Angeles home?
The asking price is only the beginning.
A buying strategy should consider recent comparable sales, listing and pricing history, days on market, competing inventory, property condition, seller motivation, contingencies and the overall structure of the offer.
The right approach can be very different from one Los Angeles property to another.
Can Jason Bergman arrange a private showing of a home featured on Listed?
Yes. If you’re interested in seeing one of the homes featured on Listed, contact Jason Bergman to discuss availability and arrange an exclusive tour.
You can also request additional market context or discuss a potential buying and offer strategy before deciding whether to pursue the property.
Listing credits in order of appearance: Jordan Cohen, RE/MAX ONE | Franca Porras, Sotheby’s International Realty | Ginger Glass, Compass.
Property imagery courtesy of the respective listing agents, brokerages and photographers. All rights remain with their respective owners.
