Meet the Team
#1 large team in Los Angeles by sales volume. RealTrends Verified 2026.
View the verified profile ↗Local focus.
Los Angeles scale.
The Chernov Team serves Studio City, Sherman Oaks and Encino as the #1 large team in Los Angeles by 2025 sales volume, according to RealTrends Verified 2026. The team reported $395.03 million in sales volume and 181 transaction sides for that year. Based in Sherman Oaks and led by founder Dennis Chernov (DRE #01850113) at Equity Union Real Estate, the team also serves Toluca Lake, Valley Village and the greater San Fernando Valley. The team has sold approximately $3 billion in residential real estate, ranks among the top 20 large teams in the United States, and Dennis Chernov was named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s LA500 in 2025 and its Top 100 Residential Real Estate Agents in 2026. The team represents buyers and sellers of luxury, new-construction and off-market homes.
About the Chernov Team ↗One team. Many specialists.
A founder-led roster built around local knowledge, coordinated preparation and direct client representation.
Portraits and roles are sourced from the official Chernov Team site.
Meet the full team ↗The lead is measurable.
The 2026 RealTrends Verified program reports $395.03 million in 2025 sales volume for the Chernov Team. That is $103.21 million more than Los Angeles’ next-ranked large team.
- #1Los Angeles large teams
- #11California large teams
- #16United States large teams
The Los Angeles Business Journal reported more than $329 million closed in 2024. RealTrends records $395.03 million for 2025, an increase of at least $66.03 million.
Luxury, in layers.
Eight of the team’s highest-priced active listings, checked against the official IDX feed on September 3, 2026.
7 beds · 8 baths · 9,550 sq. ft.
6 beds · 10 baths · 9,437 sq. ft.
6 beds · 9 baths · 6,399 sq. ft.
7 beds · 8 baths · 7,829 sq. ft.
6 beds · 8 baths · 8,060 sq. ft.
5 beds · 5 baths · 6,350 sq. ft.
5 beds · 7 baths · 5,415 sq. ft.
6 beds · 6 baths · 5,587 sq. ft.
inside-out. Local intelligence. National results.
National recognition.
Local instinct.
Studio City, Sherman Oaks and Encino have long been at the center of the team’s business. Every neighborhood, and often every street, has its own architecture, buyer profile, pricing dynamics and opportunities.
Successfully representing a traditional residence, hillside property or luxury new construction requires more than broad market knowledge. It requires a team that understands the San Fernando Valley at a granular level.
- Studio City91602 · 91604
- Sherman Oaks91403 · 91423
- Encino91316 · 91436
- San Fernando ValleyGreater Los Angeles
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.
Team sales in Studio City
shown by Zillow.
Directory checked September 11, 2026. Zillow does not specify a date range for this local-history count.
View the Studio City directoryRealTrends 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
A few questions, answered.
What does Chernov Team rank #1 for?
RealTrends Verified 2026 ranks Chernov Team #1 among Los Angeles large teams by 2025 sales volume. See the ranking and its category.
Is the Studio City count a 2025 sales total?
Zillow shows 224 team sales in Studio City with no stated date range. It is a local-history figure, separate from the 2025 RealTrends results. View the directory.
Can first-time buyers work with the team?
Yes. We help first-time buyers understand the search, offers, inspections and escrow. Read our first-time buyer guide, including Rachel A.’s experience with Kevin Silver.
The Chernov advantage
Your first home.
Our home turf.
The best move starts with the right team. 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 servicesIndustry-leading experience
Top producers. Personal advocates.
RealTrends Verified ranks Chernov Team #1 among Los Angeles large teams 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 rankingA first home deserves first-class guidance.
Talk with a local expertExceptional homes,
represented
exceptionally.
Los AngelesActive
$3,895,000
3525 May Street · 5 beds · 5 baths · 3,357 sq. ft.
Shadow HillsActive
$3,885,000
10727 W Stallion Ranch Road · 5 beds · 5 baths · 5,862 sq. ft.
Studio CityActive
$3,799,000
4534 Ethel Avenue · 5 beds · 6 baths · 3,814 sq. ft.
Valley VillageActive
$3,747,000
5109 Bluebell Avenue · 7 beds · 8 baths · 4,605 sq. ft.
Your next Valley move starts here.
For buying, selling, luxury, new construction or off-market opportunities in Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Encino and across the San Fernando Valley.
Get in touch ↗Sources & notes
The #1 claim refers specifically to the RealTrends large-team category for Los Angeles by 2025 sales volume. Listing availability and prices can change. Team photography comes only from the official Chernov Team website; listing photography comes from the team’s official IDX feed and retains CRMLS marks.
- Zillow — Studio City team sales shown in the agent directory; checked September 11, 2026
- Chernov Team · Buyer services and local expertise
- RealTrends Verified · Chernov Team profile
- RealTrends Verified · California large teams
- RealTrends Verified · United States large teams
- RealTrends Verified · Los Angeles next-ranked team
- Los Angeles Business Journal · LA500 2025
- Chernov Team · Official team page and portraits
- Chernov Team · Active listing feed