About David

A Life Rooted in Los Angeles & Real Estate

David Levine is a Los Angeles native, raised with a strong sense of family, faith, and a passion for real estate. A father of five, he is deeply involved in the Agoura Hills and Calabasas communities, actively participating in local events, youth sports, and neighborhood initiatives.

David attended Palisades Charter High School in Pacific Palisades before enrolling at Otis College of Art and Design. While pursuing his education, he found himself drawn to real estate and investment, ultimately transferring to UCLA before leaving to fully dedicate himself to the industry. At just 20 years old, he purchased his first 4-plex in Echo Park, launching what would become a lifelong career in real estate.


 

Decades of Real Estate Expertise & Market Leadership

David’s journey in real estate began even earlier than his first investment. In the 1990s, as a teenager, he worked alongside his mother at Levine Property Management in Hollywood/Los Feliz, learning firsthand how to manage rental properties, collect rent, and handle tenant relations.

  • 2005: Became a Realtor at Sotheby’s International Realty – Los Feliz, specializing in high-value residential properties in Los Feliz, Silver Lake, and Echo Park.
  • 2007: Expanded into commercial real estate, managing a portfolio for Fred Leeds Properties, including Wilshire-Union Center and two live-work loft buildings in DTLA.
  • 2009: Joined Marcus & Millichap – Downtown LA, excelling in multifamily and commercial sales, working alongside top brokers Rick Raymundo and Ron Harris.
    • Awards: Named Rookie of the Year and won the National Pace Setter Award for record-breaking sales.
  • 2013: Became Team Leader at Keller Williams, overseeing 700+ agents across DTLA & Marina del Rey.
    • Turned KW DTLA profitable in just 6 months, reversing 5 years of financial losses.
  • 2018: Joined Douglas Elliman – Beverly Hills, collaborating with Fredrik Eklund and competing against The Altman Brothers & Josh Flagg on high-profile luxury listings.
  • 2020: Founded Levine Realtors, a boutique brokerage in Calabasas, alongside his wife and an elite team of agents.



Real Estate, Family & Faith

Beyond his career, David’s love for real estate is deeply intertwined with his family and faith. Every Friday night, he and his family observe Shabbat, coming together to reflect and connect. He is a regular donor to local religious organizations, giving back to the community that has shaped him.

In addition to real estate sales, David brings a unique competitive edge to his clients through his ownership of BETTER Real Estate Development and RESHAPE Construction. These ventures allow him to guide clients on value-adding improvements, renovation strategies, and strategic property positioning to maximize their investment potential.

Real Estate Investor & Fix-and-Flip Specialist – Over 20 years of hands-on investment experience.
Development & Construction Expertise – Founder of BETTER Real Estate Development & RESHAPE Construction, specializing in high-end renovations and property transformations.
Strategic Consulting – Works with sellers and investors to maximize property value and attract the right buyers.




Why Clients Trust David Levine

🔹 Master of Expired Listings – Relaunches and repositions unsold properties, securing higher sales prices than previous agents.
🔹 Luxury Marketing & Custom Strategies – Every listing is backed by high-end photography, video tours, and targeted outreach to attract premium buyers.
🔹 Deep Investment Knowledge – Provides expert guidance on value-add renovations, development opportunities, and strategic repositioning.

David’s reputation as a top-producing real estate expert comes not just from his sales, but from his ability to see hidden potential in every property. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, invest, or develop, his experience, market insight, and hands-on approach will ensure the best possible outcome.

📞 Ready to unlock your property’s full potential? Contact David Levine today.