Meet Desyana

Desyana Willis

Desyana Willis

Sales Partner

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Desyana Willis has over eight years of experience working with families, celebrities, business managers, and hedge funds. She previously led a successful career as a private banker with some of the largest financial institutions, including Wells Fargo and Bank of America. From helping clients manage their financial portfolios, Desy naturally transitioned to growing their real estate portfolios.
 
With an analytical approach to the residential real estate market, Desy maintains a high standard of service and work ethic. She is devoted to helping investors, individuals, and families build and acquire all of Los Angeles’s premier properties from Downtown L.A. to Malibu.
 
As a local Angelino, Desy grew up in the heart of L.A. and has witnessed firsthand the ever-changing areas in and around Los Angeles. This lifelong relationship with the city provides her with a wealth of knowledge to advise her clients on selecting the most desirable locations.
 
Desy resides in Santa Monica with her daughters. As a book enthusiast, you can find Desy at any local library, coffee shop, or on the beach reading.

Press And Media

Home Sales Increase in State During May but No Big Recovery in Sight
  • The Real Deal
  • June 28, 2023

A lender told me there was an uptick in applications, but they can’t move them because sellers are staying in place. They’re locked into 2 percent and 3 percent rates,” said Desyana Willi... Read more
A Dance of Rising Mortgage Rates and Low Inventory
  • Palisadian-Post
  • June 7, 2023

The California real estate market, once a thriving landscape, is now facing the formidable challenge of skyrocketing mortgage rates coupled with a chronic shortage of housing inventory. Read more
L.A.’s luxury real estate market freezes, putting ‘mansion tax’ funds in limbo
  • Los Angeles Times
  • May 5, 2023

After a white-hot March, L.A.'s luxury real estate market ground to a halt in April when Measure ULA kicked in, leaving the city with less money than originally projected. Read more
New Possibilities at The Intersection of Philanthropy and Real Estate with Amalfi Estates
  • Leverage
  • December 21, 2022

What began as a simple question – what if I donated a portion of my commission to charity? Read more
This $6 Million Zen Sanctuary in LA Is Surrounded By Lush Botanical Gardens
  • Robb Report
  • December 12, 2022

The custom-built Marmol Radziner home in Venice exudes earthy, California cool. Read more
Billionaire Investor Nicolas Berggruen to Buy Hearst Estate in Beverly Hills
  • The Wall Street Journal
  • September 14, 2021

Mr. Berggruen won a bankruptcy auction for the estate with a $63.1 million offer, a discount from earlier asking prices Read more
Knowing if an ADU is Right for You
  • Palisadian Post
  • April 7, 2021

What exactly is an ADU? Accessory dwelling units are secondary living areas attached to or built on the property of an existing residence. Read more
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WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

So rarely do you find someone with the trifecta of professionalism demeanor, the knowledge of the area and of the business, and the marketing genius Anthony brings to the table.

— Ron G.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Amalfi Estates just helped us sell our house. This company deserves 5 stars. We are currently using Amalfi to sell another property. 1. The entire team was top notch. 2. They are well known among other agents for their integrity. The respect they have earned in the industry has opened a lot of doors for us. 3. They listened very carefully to what we wanted and didn’t get upset with us when we changed our...

— Sari E.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

He’s if not, the best, one of the best realtors® in the Pacific Palisades for a number of reasons…. One, He’s a tremendous marketer; Two, he’s a great negotiator; Three, a great problem solver… And Four, he’s an incredibly persistent person. He will close deals that others would give up on.

— Mike G.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Sometimes things don’t work out and I’ve had the experience with Anthony before where I was in escrow a couple of times and we thought that we had made the choice, but I realized at the very last minute that this isn’t right for me. And some agents would get really frustrated with that, and Anthony didn’t. [He said] Look at the end of the day, this is all about you, it’s all about meeting your needs, it’...

— Josh R.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Anthony, working with you on a second purchase was an even better experience than the first. Without a doubt, you and your company are one of the hardest working, diligent and reliable services that I have encountered. In terms of customer service, following up and following through you are clearly ones to take lessons from. I have routinely referred Amalfi Estates to friends and associates who ask me ho...

— Matt C.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

As the Southwest Regional Real Estate Manager for the Private Client Reserve of US Bank, I had the opportunity to hire and work with 100s of real estate agents all over California, Arizona and Nevada. Anthony Marguleas at Amalfi Estates was a true standout from the pack and impressed me as one of the best, even from my first experience (over 20 years ago) with him as the buyer’s representative of one of ...

— Karmel M.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Jennifer and Anthony were an incredible team to work with. I was hesitant to meet with another RE agent, as I have lots of friends who are agents and always chat with me about the market. I am so glad I listened to Jenni and grabbed that 10-min coffee. Anthony and her were able to provide me with live examples on how they used their negotiation tactics to help first time home-owners secure their dream ho...

— Kelsey C.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Wow!! These guys make the impossible possible. Honestly. Victoria and Anthony from Amalfi Estate are the most amazing real estate agents I’ve ever met. They helped us through everything. From sitting with us at night to get tax documents done to negotiate the most amazing deals. We are so grateful to met them and we can highly highly recommend them. Thank you so much Amalfi Estate!

— Nuki N.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

If I can summarize my experience with Amalfi Estates in two words, it would be “over deliver”. They have made my house selling process a breeze as they were always responsive, available, and dependable. They are the rare few that you can put your trust and not have to rethink about it. They helped me get an all cash offer that was higher than any other house on my street (even at the height), despite bei...

— Kevin V.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Thank you Anthony for doing such a great job of marketing and selling our home of 40yrs. You and your team were a pleasure to work with easy to reach when needed. Your marketing and photography was fantastic, especially the video tour of our house. As a result, we had multiple offers over our asking price within a few days after listing our house,. Finally, we closed escrow in 30 days easily. We would hi...

— Kerry & Melinda

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Anthony and his team are the the most professional team I have worked with. Anthony knows the market, knows how to price, and knows how to market to get your home sold. If you are serious about buying or selling call Anthony first.

— Shawn C.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

We were really impressed with Anthony. With all the wrinkles in the process, there was nothing he hadn’t seen or dealt with multiple times before. He was able to calm [our] nerves and had the ability to get this all done. Anthony was aware of issues that our mortgage broker wasn’t aware of.

— Molly & Craig C.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

We worked with Briar from Amalfi Estates for the past 5 months to find our family’s “forever” home. My husband and I were pretty picky about what we were looking for, and the combination of our “must haves” made it a difficult search. But Briar quickly understood what we were looking for and spent a lot of time with us viewing all of the properties that just might work. On top of that, we have two young ...

— Alli D.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

“Briar assisted us with the preparation, staging, and sale of my parent’s home in the Palisades. We spent considerable time assessing the market and developing a positioning and pricing strategy. After considerable upgrades and professional staging, Briar ran a concise and competitive process which yielded both a sale at a premium price and a happy buyer. We would happily and wholeheartedly recommend her...

— J.M.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

“Briar represented us as landlord for our rental. She is fantastic, knows the market, and is extremely communicative and responsive. She provided us with great advice throughout the process and was extremely flexible with our needs. She found us a great tenant quickly and guided us through the leasing process. I would recommend her to anyone. We have used her as a leasing agent previously and also to rep...

— Adam G.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

“Briar is a rarity in the real estate world. Her combined talents of tenacity, detail, good humor, and discretion put her in a league of few. Briar listens closely to the client’s needs and executes with urgency, detail, and grace. She’s a pleasure to work with. Her ability to anticipate questions or issues and get answers and info - having all “your ducks in a row” - makes her your best asset in any rea...

— Stephanie M.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

“We interviewed several agents looking for the right combination of passion and local knowledge. We struck gold in Briar, a longtime resident of Pacific Palisades and a great person with tireless energy and commitment to finding us a home. It seemed as though she worked 24/7, picking up the phone and/or immediately responding no matter when we called. She is very positive and solution-oriented, often goi...

— C&M

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

"Briar did an amazing job as our buying agent! Extremely knowledgeable about the area and the buying process. She was very respectful of our buying timeline (we initially hadn’t planned to move very quickly) and we never felt rushed to see a property or submit an offer. When we finally did submit an offer, she helped us craft it in a way that made us competitive without just throwing extra money at the s...

— Rob L.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Gabrielle is a STAR. She is so committed, friendly, and professional. She suggested doing a video tour since we moved from out of town, showed our family around a house while we were still away, guided us through all the paperwork, and ultimately found our home for us in a couple of short months. Gabrielle is detail-oriented, and encouraging, and didn’t pressure us to do anything we didn’t 100% want.

— Dona S.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Gabrielle is a dedicated and passionate agent. She patiently worked with our unique situation and taught us about each unique neighborhood we looked at. A month into living in the space we found with her and I can say without a doubt, we are exactly where we wanted to be and living the life we envisioned! She did nothing short of making our dreams come true! Thank you, Gabrielle!

— Sophie N.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Gabrielle was a pleasure to work with: knowledgeable, efficient, responsive, and kind. I would be delighted to work with her again, and would confidently recommend her to anyone.

— Matthew T.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Gabrielle was a huge help to us in finding our new home, I highly recommend using her services!

— Shay H.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

I loved working with Gabrielle! She was patient, informative, and thoughtful always going the extra mile to show me options that suited my needs as well as helping me with weighing up the options. I recommend Gabi to anyone looking for a new home whether to buy or rent.

— Lawrence B.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Gabrielle was super friendly, knowledgable, and worked proactively on my behalf. I can’t thank her enough for her help finding me a place to live! We first had a great call going over everything I was/wasn’t looking for and then she went to work sending me listings. She was always easy to get a hold of and gave great advice when I was weighing options.

— Jake P.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

I’ve been working with several agents in the past and Brian surpassed them all. Brian responds quickly even during holidays. His knowledge of the market and understanding of the buyer’s needs were very helpful thought out the process. We were able to close in 21 days and Brian helped with inspections, repairs, and negotiations with the seller. His inspectors were scheduled quickly, made very clear re...

— Emiliana M.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

My business partner and I have had the pleasure of working with Brian Bogulski on several occasions when looking for fix and flip investment properties. He is very professional, experienced, and helpful during the home-buying process! We love that he is honest and upfront which has made us feel very comfortable during our experience. He responded fast all the time and got the best price for our building....

— Olga S.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

We had an excellent experience with Brian Bogulski. In a tight sellers' market, we were able to buy the house we really wanted due to his exceptional and experienced negotiation skills and his ability to communicate effectively with all parties. He is obviously very experienced and knew to do many things that didn't occur to us, even though we have bought and sold houses before. These traits gave us the ...

— Adele U.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Brian helped me find a new home and was a consummate professional throughout the process. He was always quick to respond to any request we had, whether it was a showing or putting together a last-minute offer on a hot property. I can't recommend him enough if you're looking for a real estate professional who is knowledgeable, responsive, and trustworthy.

— Marcus G.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Had a great experience end to end working with Brian. Brian was very responsive and professional and scheduled a ton of showings for us on very short notice. During the contingency period, he took care of all of the inspections for us as we couldn't make it there ourselves, and coordinated with the seller's agent, HOA, and the mortgage company for a smooth closing process.

— Thomas L.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Brian worked with me for months, helping me to find homes that fit my budget and -- when I dropped out of escrow on a house that proved to be too much of a fixer -- helped to find the perfect place in the best neighborhood. Very personable and responsive.

— Michael H.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

One word: "wow". I was planning a move from San Francisco to Los Angeles and was having difficulty finding a place I truly loved. After getting in contact with Ethan, he was able to secure me an amazing home and reduce the rent price by 20%. He was extremely thorough going through all contracts and negotiations, even revising the lease agreement multiple times to ensure that the terms were in my favor. T...

— Farbod N.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Ethan was invaluable in helping me find a home in LA that matched all of my criteria (which was a lot of requests :)... while not exceeding my budget. He is attentive and quick to respond and maintains professionalism in negotiating on his client's behalf, as well as throughout demanding situations. Ethan balanced all of my asks, as well as comms between myself and the property owner with ease and expert...

— Kenyon W.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Ethan was amazing!! He was very professional and informative. He was in constant communication with us and kept us updated on all listings. Highly recommend, thank you, Ethan!

— Paige S.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Ethan is incredibly thorough, responsive, and effective at finding the best home for me (at a significantly reduced price). Would never go through the moving process again without him.

— Zach R.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Being a first-time homebuyer in the LA real estate market can be a daunting and intimidating experience. From the very beginning, Jackie’s clear and detailed description of the entire process put me in a feeling of control. Paired with this, Jackie is incredibly personable and breathes life into the joyful and exciting process that finding a new home should! I came in daring not to hope to find anything ...

— Dan G.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Jaclyn has been an absolute pleasure to work with! She has been a fantastic source of support for us while we were home shopping. From providing guidance on the location, and foundation of the house, running comp reports, responding to us almost immediately each time we reached out and really holding our hands through a process that was confusing for us at times. She took the time to understand our needs...

— Taslima F.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Working with Jackie was nothing short of amazing. She effortlessly navigated the whole home buying process and was with us every step of the way. We thought it was going to be nearly impossible, if not take at least 6+ months, to find a home in this insane market, and she was able to get us from initial scoping meeting to closed escrow in 3.5 months. She is the perfect balance of professional but also pe...

— Nicole C.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

As first-time homebuyers, the process and experience can be overwhelming. In Los Angeles, you're immediately dropped in the deep end, with contingencies removed, and all-cash offers around every corner, it could have been a complete nightmare - BUT, we had Jackie. I can't stress enough how talented and dedicated a professional she is, and how kind and caring of a person she is. The very first time meetin...

— Allison M.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

My husband and I recently purchased our first home with Jackie this past November, and words do not do justice to what a tremendous asset it was to have Jackie on our team. From day 1 Jackie sent us a list of homes that not only met our lengthy and often unreasonable list of “must haves” but went the extra mile and sent us homes that surpassed our wildest expectations all while remaining in our price ran...

— Shiv G.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Jaclyn helped my husband and I purchase our first home and put us at ease throughout the whole process. Her knowledge of the area allowed us to see several properties that we loved before settling on our home. She was very attentive and listened to what we needed and found us a wonderful place with all of our must-haves. During our inspection, we found mold and Jaclyn helped us navigate the remediation w...

— Natalie C.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Max was wonderful to work with. He is very professional and was responsive to my calls, emails, and texts. He is very knowledgeable about the Pacific Palisades area. Max helped me secure the perfect rental house. I would highly recommend him.

— Shirley B.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Max was extremely patient with our long home search. Over the span of six months, he came to every home we saw and did plenty of research before meeting us there. Max was a pleasure to work with every step of the way. He has a great work ethic and very valuable expertise in LA real estate, I would happily hire Max again.

— Reilly B.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Max is very considerate, personable, and highly professional. He is also very bright and backed up by a great team of professionals. Max was totally focused on my house sale and willing to do almost anything for me including coming to my house on short notice to assist at my request. I would highly recommend Max and the team at Amalfi Estates.

— Scott A.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

My experience with Max was great! He helped me find a lease in the West LA area, making sure I was able to find exactly what I was looking for. He was extremely helpful, organized, and sweet. I cannot recommend him enough!

— Samantha P.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Max Marguleas helped sell our home and purchase our new home. He was very knowledgeable, professional, kind, helpful, and personable. He knows the market well. I would highly recommend him as your realtor.

— Edna L.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Although we did not find the home of our dreams yet we stay hopeful about working with Max in the near future. He was not only patient with our search but provided extra feedback on the market and strategy for buying a home for new home buyers. He’s young but hungry and up for any and all challenges that new home buyers may face, which is more than I can say about most real estate agents.

— Stacia H.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

I cannot say enough good things about Desy! I couldn't have asked for a better experience when we started looking for a home. She was totally there for us from the very beginning of the process till the very end and helped us narrow down exactly what we were looking for in a home to best fit us and our family. She was extremely reliable, knowledgeable, responsive, professional, and easy to work with. We ...

— Hannah M.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Desyana is very knowledgeable in the Real Estate industry. She’s personable, genuine, and great at devising a plan to bring your vision to life. Desyana is dedicated to providing excellent customer care, going the extra mile, and giving her best. It is a pleasure working with Ms. Desyana Willis.

— Sky J.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Desyana is helping my family search for a new house. She's extremely knowledgeable about the areas, and the home buying/selling process; she's very responsive and is a strong relationship builder - with other agents, and with her clients (my family looks forward to each of our home tours with her!). I would highly recommend Desyana to anyone searching for a new home - or selling. She's on top of it.

— Rebecca G.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

This is my first time using Zillow. Even from Desyana's first phone call- she seemed wonderful. She helped walk me through the entire process and can't wait to do more business with her! I'm not entirely sure I can afford to buy a place, but I'm so grateful she took the time.

— Louise K.

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Past Transactions

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649 Palms Blvd
$7,273,963

649 Palms Boulevard, Venice, CA 90291

  • 9 BEDS
  • 4.5 BATHS
  • 3,250 Sq.Ft.

Sold

730 PALMS BLVD
$5,418,343

730 PALMS BLVD, Venice, CA 90291

  • 3 BEDS
  • 2.5 BATHS
  • 3,116 Sq.Ft.

Sold

4005 DIXIE CANYON AVE
$4,500,000

4005 DIXIE CANYON AVE, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

  • 5 BEDS
  • 5.5 BATHS
  • 5,000 Sq.Ft.

Sold

927 Marco Pl
$3,800,000

927 Marco Place, Venice, CA 90291

  • 3 BEDS
  • 3.5 BATHS
  • 2,604 Sq.Ft.

Sold

408 BROOKS AVE
$1,652,525

408 BROOKS AVE, Venice, CA 90291

  • 3 BEDS
  • 2.5 BATHS
  • 1,833 Sq.Ft.

Sold

3121 COLORADO AVE Apt S
$1,438,888

3121 COLORADO AVE Apt S, Santa Monica, CA 90404

  • 3 BEDS
  • 3 BATHS
  • 1,455 Sq.Ft.

Sold

3166 S Sepulveda Blvd #35
$600,000

3166 South Sepulveda Boulevard Unit 35, Los Angeles, CA 90034

  • 1 BED
  • 0.75 BATH
  • 882 Sq.Ft.

Sold

6050 Canterbury Dr #F121
$566,000

6050 Canterbury Drive Unit F121, Culver City, CA 90230

  • 2 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 1,029 Sq.Ft.

Sold

601 W CRESSEY ST
$515,601

601 W CRESSEY ST, Compton, CA 90222

  • 2 BEDS
  • 1 BATH
  • 728 Sq.Ft.

Sold

17305 Merit Ave
$515,000

17305 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247

  • 3 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 1,243 Sq.Ft.

Sold

6040 Nevada Ave Apt 9
$385,000

6040 Nevada Avenue Apartment 9, Woodland Hills, CA 91367

  • 2 BEDS
  • 1 BATH
  • 812 Sq.Ft.
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