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'''Brendan Brown''' (born 20 August 1989) is a United States [[real estate agent]] focusing on the [[Los Angeles]] and [[New York City|New York]] markets. He joined [[Tal and Oren Alexander]]'s brokerage [HTTP://www.officialpartners.com OFFICIAL] in late 2023<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-25 |title=Brendan Brown: A Rising Star in Luxury Real Estate Joins the Elite Ranks of OFFICIAL's Prodigies - Real Estate Today |url=https://realestatetoday.com/brendan-brown-a-rising-star-in-luxury-real-estate-joins-the-elite-ranks-of-officials-prodigies/ |access-date=2024-02-28 |website=realestatetoday.com |language=en-US}}</ref>. In December 2023, he was announced as Official's first [http://www.officialpartners.com/prodigy PRODIGY],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-25 |title=Finding the Next Big Stars in Real Estate |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/real-estate/official-brokerage-oren-tal-alexander-prodigy-new-talent-1235573999/ |access-date=2024-02-28 |website=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref> being the first agent to launch the program on the West Coast.
'''Brendan Brown''' (born 20 August 1989) is a United States [[real estate agent]] focusing on the [[Los Angeles]] and [[New York City|New York]] markets. He joined [[Tal and Oren Alexander]]'s brokerage [HTTP://www.officialpartners.com OFFICIAL] in late 2023<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-25 |title=Brendan Brown: A Rising Star in Luxury Real Estate Joins the Elite Ranks of OFFICIAL's Prodigies - Real Estate Today |url=https://realestatetoday.com/brendan-brown-a-rising-star-in-luxury-real-estate-joins-the-elite-ranks-of-officials-prodigies/ |access-date=2024-02-28 |website=realestatetoday.com |language=en-US}}</ref>. In December 2023, he was announced as Official's first [http://www.officialpartners.com/prodigy PRODIGY],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-25 |title=Finding the Next Big Stars in Real Estate |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/real-estate/official-brokerage-oren-tal-alexander-prodigy-new-talent-1235573999/ |access-date=2024-02-28 |website=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref> being the first agent to launch the program on the West Coast.


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[[File:Angelballbgb.jpg|alt=Brendan Brown Red Carpet|thumb|Brendan Brown and Viktoria Wiberg arrive at the 25th Angel Ball]]
In January 2024 he was named a SENTINEL with [[Invictus Games|The Invictus Games]], [[Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex|Prince Harry’]]<nowiki/>s foundation for wounded veterans.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Support Us |url=https://invictusgames2025.ca/support-us/ |access-date=2024-02-28 |website=Invictus Games 2025 |language=en-US}}</ref> He is also actively involved with [[AmfAR|amFAR]]'s Cannes Gala and [[GLAAD]].
In January 2024 he was named a SENTINEL with [[Invictus Games|The Invictus Games]], [[Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex|Prince Harry’]]<nowiki/>s foundation for wounded veterans.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Support Us |url=https://invictusgames2025.ca/support-us/ |access-date=2024-02-28 |website=Invictus Games 2025 |language=en-US}}</ref> He is also actively involved with [[AmfAR|amFAR]]'s Cannes Gala and [[GLAAD]].

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Brendan Brown
Brendan Brown photographed by Brian Kaminski in the penthouse at Chateau Marmont in 2021

Brendan Brown (born 20 August 1989) is a United States real estate agent focusing on the Los Angeles and New York markets. He joined Tal and Oren Alexander's brokerage OFFICIAL in late 2023[1]. In December 2023, he was announced as Official's first PRODIGY,[2] being the first agent to launch the program on the West Coast.

A statement from Official describes Prodigy "as an artificial intelligence-driven program that evaluates an agent’s potential to be a future top producer. Brendan Brown is the first West Coast-based agent who was invited to participate in Prodigy. The program includes mentoring from the Alexander brothers.[3]

Early life

Brendan Brown was born and raised in Newport Beach, CA. He is the oldest of three boys, Blaine Brown an attorney, and Barrett Brown a firefighter. He attended Santa Margarita Catholic High School, where he played water polo and swam. He graduated magna cum laude from Chapman University with a BA in finance and business administration in 2011.

He started his real estate career at 18, and Brendan co-founded his own boutique real estate brokerage Bespoke Realty, at age 23, in Newport Beach, CA.[4]

He relocated to New York City in 2017 to elevate his career, where he began to work on both coasts and abroad. Brendan returned to California in 2020 after getting sober.

Career

Real Estate

Brendan Brown co-founded Bespoke Realty in 2012.

Upon relocating to New York City in 2017, Brendan moved into the Soho Grand Hotel before moving into his apartment at the Hadid Building, located on the High Line at 520 W 28th. Shortly after arriving, Brendan Brown signed with Douglas Elliman and Knight Frank[5] working out of the Flatiron Building.

During his time in New York, he made multiple media appearances on multiple episodes of Million Dollar Listing New York, Keeping Up With the Kardashians, and Public Figure.[6] In May 2018, Brendan Brown signed with Waxman Leavell Literary Agency to publish an autobiographical book.[7]

After relocating to Los Angeles in 2021, he joined Kurt Rappaport at Westside Estate Agency and resumed his career in California.[8] He continued to garner media recognition in relation to his real estate career, clients, and non-stop social life. He once again appearing on Bravo’s tv Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles.[9]

Brendan Brown named PRODIGY
Brendan Brown named PRODIGY

In December 2023, he was invited to join Official and launch Prodigy in Los Angeles, catapulting his career. “We warmly welcome Brendan Brown to OFFICIAL and the PRODIGY program. His experience, expertise, and exceptional track record are invaluable assets that will undoubtedly propel us to new heights in the luxury real estate market,” said Nicole Oge, co-founder and chief growth officer at OFFICIAL. With his new position, Brendan Brown is soaring to new heights.

“More than 1,500 agents have raised their hands asking to join OFFICIAL since our launch,” continued Nicole Oge. “The process of assessing these agents was fascinating and drove the development of PRODIGY. Together with our agent intelligence and analytics partner, Courted, we assessed thousands of agent data points and recognized patterns of success among the best. PRODIGY is the culmination of these efforts to partner with the most promising real estate talent in the world, present and future.”

In January 2024, he was named by Elite Traveler as Luxury Real Estate's NEXT Billion dollar agent.[10]

Media

2023 saw an increase in media recognition for Brendan Brown, his clients, and the properties he represented.[11] He represented a $16.5 million Bel Air mansion inspired by Hypercars[12], and a Malibu lot that once complete would list for $40 million dollars.[13] The tour of the Malibu lot with Duke and Duchess of Sussexx garnered 200 media articles around the world in less than 30 minutes.[14]

After sales in the summer of 2023 included media personality Adin Ross,[15] Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Nate Pearson, and royals; Prince Harry[16] and Meghan Markle[17]. The media interest in Brendan continued to grow.[18]

Other ventures

Media, Fashion, Art

Brendan Brown launched a men's fashion and lifestyle blog, Mr. BGB, in late 2016[19]. That same month, he launched his personal contributor panel with Huffington Post[20]. He has written for esteemed publications like GQ, HYPEBEAST, Mr. Porter, and Men’s Fashion Post, with his insights and perspectives garnering widespread acclaim. He is counted among the exclusive GQ, Mr. Porter, and Travel + Leisure Insiders.

His collaborations with various fashion and lifestyle brands have further cemented his reputation as one of New York City’s distinguished Men About Town, as he was dubbed by Page Six in 2019.[21]

During New York Fashion Week in 2017, he served as the creative director for artist Domingo Zapata's first fashion show, LOVEXFASHIONXART.[22]

Personal life

Brendan Brown Chateau Marmont
Brendan Brown and David Vrbecky get married in the penthouse at Chateau Marmont

Brendan previously resided at the Chateau Marmont hotel multiple times throughout the years, in 2012, 2016, & 2017.[23]

In 2016, Brendan was in a relationship with English actor Jonathan Bailey. As of 2019, Brendan Brown has remained sober after battles with alcohol.[24]

Brendan Brown married David Vrbecky at the Chateau Marmont and Sunset Tower Hotel on December 16th, 2023.[25] He currently resides in Los Angeles with his husband David and their goldendoodle Harry.

Philanthropy

Brendan has volunteered with wild lions at the African Wild Lion Conservation Project in South Africa since 2011, visiting South Africa 8 times to do so.[26]

In 2018, Brendan was one of four of the founding members of the Young Professionals Committee of the Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research[27]. In 2023, he co-chaired the foundation's Angel Ball and raised $2.8 million dollars.

Brendan Brown Red Carpet
Brendan Brown and Viktoria Wiberg arrive at the 25th Angel Ball

In January 2024 he was named a SENTINEL with The Invictus Games, Prince Harry’s foundation for wounded veterans.[28] He is also actively involved with amFAR's Cannes Gala and GLAAD.

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  2. ^ "Finding the Next Big Stars in Real Estate". The Hollywood Reporter. 2023-08-25. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  3. ^ Dilakian, Steven; Asch, Andrew (2023-12-18). "Movers: AI Selects Brendan Brown as Future Top Home-Seller". The Real Deal. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  4. ^ "Brendan Brown's Unique Formula: Combining Passion, Experience, and Dedication in LA Luxury Property Deals". The Beverly Weekly. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  5. ^ "ABOUT". Brendan Brown Real Estate. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  6. ^ "Brendan Brown | IMDbPro". pro.imdb.com. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  7. ^ "Brendan Brown | IMDbPro". pro.imdb.com. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  8. ^ "Agent Spotlight: Brendan Brown | Westside Estate Agency, Beverly Hills, CA | Leverage". www.leveragere.com. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  9. ^ "Brendan Brown | IMDbPro". pro.imdb.com. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  10. ^ Traveler, Elite (2024-01-16). "Brendan Brown: Luxury Real Estate's Next Billion-dollar Agent?". Elite Traveler. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  11. ^ "Brendan Brown: The Maestro Behind Luxury Real Estate's Resurgence - Real Estate Today". realestatetoday.com. 2023-08-14. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  12. ^ Simms, Demetrius (2022-07-25). "This Sleek $16.5 Million Bel Air Mansion Was Inspired by Modern-Day Hypercars". Robb Report. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  13. ^ Alexander, Harriet (2023-09-07). "Harry and Meghan eyeing up $18m Malibu home". Mail Online. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  14. ^ "Cele|bitchy | TMZ: The Sussexes checked out a six-acre Malibu property last weekend". www.celebitchy.com. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  15. ^ "YouTuber Adin Ross Sells $5 Million L.A. Home After Months Of Swatting". TMZ. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  16. ^ Tinsley, Katherine (2023-09-06). "Upgrading? Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Spotted Looking at Luxury Estate in Malibu". OK Magazine. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  17. ^ "Meghan Markle & Prince Harry House Hunting in Malibu". TMZ. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  18. ^ published, Rachel Burchfield (2023-09-06). "Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Reportedly Looked at an $8M Property in Malibu Over the Weekend". Marie Claire Magazine. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  19. ^ Brown, Brendan (2016-10-27). "What's In My Carry On". Mr. BGB. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  20. ^ "When Your Confronted with Art, It Speaks to Everybody". HuffPost. 2016-11-14. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  21. ^ Praveen (2024-01-03). "Brendan Brown Joins OFFICIAL and Selected as PRODIGY for Los Angeles and New York City Markets". Business News This Week. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  22. ^ Brown, Brendan (2017-02-22). "LOVE X FASHION X ART BY DOMINGO ZAPATA". Mr. BGB. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  23. ^ White, Tom (2023-12-15). "Brendan Brown: A Trailblazer in Luxury Real Estate Takes Center Stage at OFFICIAL -". www.coastalrealestateguide.com. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  24. ^ Traveler, Elite (2024-01-16). "Brendan Brown: Luxury Real Estate's Next Billion-dollar Agent?". Elite Traveler. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  25. ^ Hanlon, Sarah (December 29, 2023). "Exclusive: Celebrity Real Estate Agent Brendan Brown Reveals His Wedding Album The luxury broker married David Vrbecky at the prolific Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood". The Knot. pp. 1–4.
  26. ^ "ABOUT". Brendan Brown Real Estate. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  27. ^ "New York's Young Elite Give Back". Town & Country. 2019-06-25. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  28. ^ "Support Us". Invictus Games 2025. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
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