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Hovik Pakhanyan

Hovik Pakhanyan is a top-producing real estate agent at The Agency with nearly a decade of experience and over $250 million in career sales across Los Angeles. Known for razor-sharp negotiating, meticulous attention to detail, and an uncompromising standard of client service, he has earned a reputation for consistently delivering superior results — often in deals others couldn’t put together. With a Business Administration and Marketing degree from Cal State Los Angeles, Hovik pairs analytical rigor with a creative marketing approach that gets properties seen, and sold.

He built his negotiating edge early in his career at a boutique real estate and law office, where he closed dozens of complex short-sale negotiations against major financial institutions. That experience — going toe-to-toe with banks and untangling deals most agents would walk away from — now defines how he operates in luxury residential and investment real estate. Today, Hovik frequently handles exclusive off-market transactions, leveraging deep market knowledge and a network built over years of consistent performance.

What sets Hovik apart is how he approaches a transaction: from every angle. He doesn’t just identify the best deal — he stress-tests it, anticipates the obstacles before they surface, and structures terms that protect his clients from contract to close. When escrows hit turbulence, he’s the agent who engineers the solution that keeps all parties at the table and leads the deal to a smooth close.

Hovik’s mission is simple: provide the finest real estate service available, grounded in ethics, value, and total commitment to his clients. A relentless student of his craft, he continually sharpens his edge through books, masterminds, and the best minds in negotiation and business.

$250M+In Career Sales
100+Homes Sold
73+Five-Star Reviews

Testimonials

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For the time my wife and I spent with him guiding the sale of our house, he never steered us wrong and got us the sale we were dreaming of. It was our first time selling a home, and we would go with Hovik again every single time. He stayed patient when patience was needed, he was active when activity was needed, and he delivered at the end. He led us to the finish line and helped us begin our next chapter. We’re so grateful for his expertise and highly recommend him for anyone looking for the right person to sell their home!" ["post_title"]=> string(8) "David B." 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He always responded to every phone call, email, and text, guiding us through the entire process. He has become a true friend, and we still text and check in with each other to this day. I couldn’t be happier with the exceptional service he provided in both selling our property and buying our new home. Would recommend him to our family and friends Highly Highly recommend!!!" ["post_title"]=> string(6) "Kim G." 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As a first time home buyer, I had a lot of questions, and he was extremely responsive and super helpful in the process. Very knowledgeable and attentive to finding exactly what I was looking for. I especially liked that he was always in communication with me, providing updates and following up when necessary. When it came to submitting an offer, he was very insightful on the best way to proceed and had great negotiating skills. Would highly recommend Hovik to any of my family and friends and completely trust him with any real estate needs!! Overall, an amazing experience, almost wish I can do it all over again just to work with him!" ["post_title"]=> string(7) "Alin Z." 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Hovik found me a great property, but the caveat was that it was a probate sale. Hovik expertly navigated the purchase and the probate process. Through each twist and turn of this difficult escrow and closing, Hovik went above and beyond to keep things moving and negotiate on my behalf (and to keep me calm and collected as well!) Could never have made it through this process without him!!" 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Already when first contacting him over the phone we got a very good feeling and he felt very attentive from the start. We were looking for a 5 bedroom lease in a particular area and he really understood our needs. Since we are from Europe we didn't understand all details in the contract but Hovik made sure to explain all details and had extremely good patience with us. He is the most professional and kind person we have met in LA and we can give our sincere recommendations. Simply put a fantastic and warm person!" ["post_title"]=> string(9) "Helena P." 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His knowledge of the market, personality and negotiating skills made the entire process run smoothly. He's responsive and navigates the various stages of the process with expertise and good humor." 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He was a very strong negotiator which proved essential in a changing housing market. Hovik was available at a moment's notice for us via text or phone. He represented us in the sale of our home AND the purchase of a new one only a month later. His contacts were helpful for inspections and then to assist with move-in. He also proactively communicated with our lender and the escrow company. He took great care of our home during open houses and showings. His access to quality off market homes better allowed us to figure out exactly what we wanted for our next home. Thank you, Hovik! We are so grateful to you!" ["post_title"]=> string(4) "K S." 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We had the amazing good fortune to meet Hovik at an open house where his warmth and down to earth nature immediately made an impression and separated him from many of his peers. From the start, Hovik wanted to know, really know, inside and out, what our needs and vision were for a new home for our family. It wasn’t simply the location, or budget, but also the feeling we wanted to have in our future new home. Hovik approached our search in a methodical, yet measured way – never overwhelming us with a deluge of open houses, butmanicured our search to meet our requirements and only visiting the top candidates. He was flexible on scheduling, diligent in his research, and direct in his assessment. We weren’t looking to be sold, and Hovik ensured we always had clarity with answers to our questions. Hovik both sold our home and found us our future home. Hovik, should also call himself a magician as he set up a no-pressure off-market showing with potential serious buyers already lined up – we accepted an offer that weekend, above asking. We had a non-traditional closing and contingency which Hovik expertly negotiated and helped us navigate the time between selling our home and finding our new one. Once we found “the one,” Hovik coordinated all the inspections, lead us through the maze of escrow, and allowed us to feel at ease, all while we were traveling internationally. Hovik always greeted us with a smile, was available for any question big or small, lead with a calm but direct demeanor, and created the utmost confidence that we had the right guy on our side. We not only found a great realtor, but also a great friend in Hovik." ["post_title"]=> string(7) "Kate G." 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