Buying a first home in the San Fernando Valley should feel exciting, not overwhelming. This guide is for first-time home buyers in Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Toluca Lake and Valley Village. It explains how the Chernov Team supports first-time buyers, what our Studio City sales history and Los Angeles ranking actually measure, and what one first-time buyer said about working with us. Every figure links to its source.
The Chernov advantage
Your first home. Our home turf.
Our San Fernando Valley real estate experts combine neighborhood knowledge, personal guidance and industry-leading experience to help you buy with confidence.
San Fernando Valley expertise
The Valley, down to the street.
From Studio City and Sherman Oaks to Encino, Toluca Lake and Valley Village, we know the markets we serve. We help you weigh comparable sales, property condition and the details of each location against your goals, so you can see what makes a home the right fit.
First-time home buyers
Your first home deserves our best.
Your first purchase deserves the attention of a top-producing team. We help you prepare for the search, understand offers and navigate inspections and escrow. Expect clear explanations, thoughtful recommendations and an advocate in your corner, from the first conversation to the keys. Explore our buyer services.
Industry-leading experience
Top producers. Personal advocates.
RealTrends Verified 2026 ranks the Chernov Team #1 among large teams in Los Angeles by 2025 sales volume: $395.03 million across 181 transaction sides. We bring that transaction experience to your purchase through informed pricing, careful negotiation and attention to the details that move a deal forward. See our verified ranking.
Studio City, California
Studio City. Local expertise.
A local track record you can explore, backed by a team recognized across Los Angeles. Here is the sales history and the precise ranking behind our name. These are two different measurements, so we keep them separate.
Studio City sales history
224
Team sales in Studio City, as shown on Zillow
Directory checked September 11, 2026. Zillow does not specify a date range for this local-history count, so it is not a 2025 or annual total.
RealTrends Verified 2026
The #1 ranking, clearly defined.
| Ranking | #1 large team |
|---|---|
| Market | Los Angeles |
| Measure | Sales volume |
| Sales period | 2025 calendar year |
| Reported volume | $395.03 million |
| Transaction sides | 181 |
First-time buyer experience
A first home. A trusted guide.
Realtor, Chernov Team
“he was never in a rush”
Rachel A. — First-time home buyer
Rachel describes a first-home search lasting more than a year with Kevin Silver. Her published review highlights patient explanations, help arranging estimates and guidance through offers and contracts. Read Rachel’s full review.
Frequently asked
A few questions, answered.
What does Chernov Team rank #1 for?
RealTrends Verified 2026 ranks the Chernov Team #1 among large teams in Los Angeles by 2025 sales volume, with $395.03 million across 181 transaction sides. See the ranking and its category on RealTrends.
Is the Studio City count a 2025 sales total?
No. Zillow displays 224 team sales in Studio City for the Chernov Team with no stated reporting period. It is a local-history figure, separate from the 2025 RealTrends results. View the Zillow directory.
Can first-time buyers work with the team?
Yes. We help first-time buyers prepare for the search, understand offers and navigate inspections and escrow. Learn about our buyer services or talk with a local expert.
Related reading: Common mistakes first-time buyers make.
Meet the team behind the ranking: the people, the numbers and the homes, in one scroll.
Sources checked September 11, 2026: RealTrends Verified team profile and Zillow Studio City agent directory.
