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The Payab Group

We Practice the Art of Magnificent Service
CA DRE# 01394407

Stephanie Payab

We Practice the Art of Magnificent Service

The years The Payab Group has spent in the market aren't just experience - they're your competitive advantage. We know what buyers want, when they want it, and how to position your property to get their attention. Add innovative marketing that goes far beyond the basics, and your home doesn't just get listed. It gets noticed.

Here's where most agents drop the ball: communication. We guide you with integrity through every stage, keeping you informed with real updates, not generic check-ins. You'll actually know what's happening and why.

The proof? Clients who refer their friends because the process was actually enjoyable.

When you choose The Payab Group, you get an entire team. Our combined expertise and strength work together to elevate your experience in ways a single agent simply cannot match. We build lasting relationships founded on trust and results, setting the standard for what real estate service should be.

Stephanie Payab | CA DRE# 01394407

Proven Performance

$200M+

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90%

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Our team of experienced real estate professionals brings a thoughtful, service-driven approach to every luxury transaction. With a deep understanding of the high-end market, we focus on delivering a level of care and attention that’s tailored to the unique needs of each client.

Stephanie Payab Stephanie Payab Stephanie Payab
Katrina Wolfe Katrina Wolfe Katrina Wolfe
Matt Kaminsky Matt Kaminsky Matt Kaminsky
Amy Ickovics Amy Ickovics Amy Ickovics
Lani Kreshek Lani Kreshek Lani Kreshek
Marcy Tuchfeld Marcy Tuchfeld Marcy Tuchfeld
Alexa Broadbent Alexa Broadbent Alexa Broadbent
Azi Pourjabbar Azi Pourjabbar Azi Pourjabbar
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    WHAT CLIENTS
    ARE SAYING

    Jun 26, 2026

    I had the great pleasure of working with Matt Kaminsky on the recent sale of my condo in Woodland Hills. It was, without question, the smoothest real estate transaction I've ever experienced. Matt is knowledgeable, communicative, and repeatedly went the extra mile to help facilitate a smooth and ...

    Adam S.

    Google

    Jun 19, 2026

    I have had the pleasure of working with Stephanie Payab and The Payab Group 3 times in recent years. Stephanie first represented me as a Seller for my home in Encino and helped me purchase a home in Woodland Hills as a buyer. This home was perfect and I've enjoyed for the last few years. When i...

    Gayle L.

    Google

    Jun 15, 2026

    Stephanie was great throughout the whole process! I would recommend her to anyone!

    Azaad B.

    Google

    Jun 2, 2026

    Working with Lani to find my Los Angeles condo was an absolute dream! I was moving from NYC with a very short timeline to find a place in Brentwood - Lani found me the absolutely perfect place to call home! The market was very limited but she worked to find off-market options, and promptly toured...

    Janie K.

    Google

    May 26, 2026

    What a great team! From start to finish, great communication throughout. Stephanie was extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of the transaction. I'm so very pleased with The Payab Group!! (Corrected typo, apologies)

    Steve C.

    Google

    May 26, 2026

    We truly could not have asked for better realtors than Lani Kreshek and Matt Kaminsky with the Payab Group at Berkshire Hathaway in Encino. From the very beginning, they went above and beyond in every possible way. Lani spent over an hour simply getting to know me before we even began physically...

    Mellon M.

    Google

    May 4, 2026

    Matt Kaminsky was extremely helpful from Day 1. He provided us with invaluable information even before we signed the listing agreement. The sale was quick and easy all because of Matt's professionalism.

    Velma T.

    Google

    Apr 30, 2026

    I can't say enough great things about my realtor Alexa Broadbent and her team. Alexa was my realtor 8 years ago when I purchased my home in Moorpark and again to sell the same home, as I relocated to San Diego. She is professional, honest, hard working and communicated with me every step of th...

    Laura M.

    Google

    Apr 5, 2026

    We worked with the Payab group and they were amazing! The worked hard to get the tenant for our property and we are so grateful for their effort. If I need a rental broker, I would definitely work with them again Special thanks to Stephanie Payab and Katrina Wolf!

    Daphne A.

    Google

    Mar 30, 2026

    Thank you to The Payab Group and to Stephanie Payab for handling the sale of our property. Los Angeles real estate moves very quickly and Stephanie and her team were always available to answer our questions and show the property to any interested party. The sale was coordinated with our 1031 ex...

    Ben L.

    Google

    Mar 29, 2026

    Stephanie and The Payab Group represented my interests in the sale of a property in Tarzana. The level of service was unmatched and Stephanie and her team were responsive at all hours of the day (and night!). The transaction was smooth from start to finish and we were kept informed every step o...

    Ethan L.

    Google

    Feb 3, 2026

    Working with Stephanie and her team was like being at a 5-star resort and having your own concierge to take care of you 24/7. Stephanie and her team did everything with ease...arranging for donations, pick ups, repairs to the condo before it was sold, making sure escrow and title went smoothly, ...

    Dana G.

    Google

    Dec 8, 2025

    The communication and professionalism from this team was outstanding. They guided us every step of the way. We wouldn’t have been able to have such a successful move if we didn’t have them with us. Thank you!

    Eli K.

    Google

    Oct 26, 2025

    We had such a great experience working with The Payab Group! Stephanie and Lany helped us find our new townhome while we were still living on the East Coast, and they managed almost everything for us EVEN when we were half way around the world. They took the time to understand our lifestyle and r...

    Josh B.

    Google

    Oct 24, 2025

    The thought of having to sell my parents home would be completely overwhelming and emotionally difficult, or so I thought. Understanding all the complexities of selling a home in this market was frightening, however, little did I know I would be in the best hands of Matt Kaminsky and is very supp...

    Debbie W.

    Google

    Jan 21, 2025

    The Payab Group is phenomenal!!! Stephanie and Lanie made a stressful out-of-town search feel easy and fun. They were incredibly generous with their time, showing us around Sherman Oaks, Encino, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, and Calabasas to make sure we found our perfect home. Lanie did a great job w...

    Zachary W.

    Google

    Sep 8, 2025

    Marcy and her team were AMAZING! She held my hand through the entire process, answered all my questions, and helped me to come up with a fair valuation for my home. It sold in under 10 days! She was very responsive in assisting with all the paperwork to ensure a smooth closing. Highly recommend h...

    Lorne L.

    Google

    Jun 21, 2025

    The Payab Group was amazing!  I am a first time home buyer and Katrina and Stephanie were so helpful when touring properties (and we toured a lot), explaining the real estate process, and walking me through everything that is involved in buying a home.  I just closed escrow on a place in Woodla...

    Alek A.

    Google

    Jun 16, 2025

    The Payab Group is the best!!! Marcy, Lani, and Stephanie were so helpful and found us the apartment of our dreams. Thanks again

    Sam K.

    Google

    May 29, 2025

    We had been in this home for 38 years and had never sold a home. Matt Kaminsky was exceptionally responsive to our many questions and thoughtfully aware of our inexperience with this process. He walked us through each step with patience and skill. We highly recommend Matt.

    Kathleen B.

    Google

    Apr 30, 2020

    I have completed four real estate transactions with Stephanie and she will be the person I call for the next one too. She and The Payab Group team is attentive, knowledgeable and gets everything done very professionally. Stephanie is a keen negotiator, and will guide you along the process as if i...

    Jennifer M.

    Google

    May 2, 2025

    We worked with Matt Kaminsky and The Payab Group to sell our home for the first time in Santa Clarita. Matt was knowledgeable, personable, caring and considerate. He went above and beyond to help us sell our home as we already moved out of state when the house went on the market. He was thorough ...

    Sara V.

    Google

    Apr 17, 2025

    This is our third home buying, selling transaction with real estate agent Alexa Broadbent in Thousand Oaks, just west of Los Angeles and there is a reason why we keep going back to her. She made all our home buying experiences smooth and tried her best to keep us feeling secure during our difficu...

    KRISTIAN K.

    Google

    Apr 5, 2025

    Stephanie and Marcy helped me find amazing tenants for my home. They were thorough, always responsive, and made this process totally seamless. Excellent experience.

    jayini t.

    Google

    Apr 4, 2025

    When you work with Stefanie and the Payab group you are in good hands. She is on top of everything. I got to work with her on the sale and purchase of a new home. Fantastic experience

    Eric G.

    Google

    Mar 4, 2025

    Stephanie and her team made the sale of my house a breeze. She had boots on the ground for anything that needed to happen and everyone i had dealt was incredible. There’s a reason I used her and the team for both the purchase and sale of my house. I haven’t hesitated for a second to refer peo...

    mateo i.

    Google

    Jan 30, 2025

    My family recently lost our home in the Palisades fire. Like so many other friends and neighbors, we were in desperate need to find a new home. Lani Kreshek, with the Payab Group, was on it immediately and we had an outstanding experience! Lani was incredibly thorough while also being a calmin...

    David T.

    Google

    Jan 28, 2025

    My partner and I are relocating to LA, Cali from the East Coast, and we had the absolute pleasure of working with Lani and Stephanie in search of our new home! They were both so professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and really took their time to show us all different areas of LA! They drove us t...

    Kenny V.

    Google

    Jan 25, 2025

    Thanks to the Amazing team @ The Payab group for helping us find a house right after the fires. We were in such a panic and they came to the rescue. Lani was our agent and she went all out! Thank you Payab group!

    Natalie B.

    Google

    Jan 7, 2025

    Excellent market knowledge, advice and service. Was on call 24/7 to help with questions, concerns and our anxiety. Have put together a team of professionals that helped us with all aspects of the process of selling our home. I highly recommend Stephanie and her team at The Payab Group.

    Brett B.

    Google

    Oct 2, 2024

    We worked with Lani and could not be more grateful for her guidance and expertise throughout the process. We were moving from Chicago to LA and she made sure that we felt comfortable with all of the places we saw (via facetime) and went the extra mile with every little detail to make sure that we...

    monica j.

    Google

    Jul 8, 2024

    Stephanie and her team are awesome! Always willing to go the extra mile, answer any question, and make sure that you get into the right place for the right price. 100% would recommend them for any realty needs, no question!

    Sean M.

    Google

    Jul 4, 2024

    The Payab Group exceeded our expectations across the board. Lani walked my mom through every step of the process and made sure she knew exactly what was goin on. Stephanie and her team had all the bases covered and helped make escrow smooth and painless. They know the market. They know the va...

    David S.

    Google

    Jun 27, 2024

    We had a fantastic experience with Payab Realty Group! Stephanie and Lani were incredibly professional and efficient, helping us lease our place quickly. Their communication is excellent, keeping us updated and providing valuable feedback throughout the process. We highly recommend their services...

    Heather M.

    Google

    Apr 22, 2024

    I cannot say enough fabulous things about Matt Kaminsky and his fantastic team at "The Payab Group"! This group made selling our house a smooth and quick process. Matt's attention to detail, patience with answering our questions, and enthusiasm for finding the right buyer far exceeded our expecta...

    Julie G.

    Google

    Mar 14, 2024

    Stephanie and her team sold our home while we made an international move. She efficiently, took care of so many details for us while we were out of the country. Any bump in the road that came up, she rolled up her sleeves and took care of it. Katrina is a great communicator and also facilitated m...

    Donna S.

    Google

    Mar 6, 2024

    Simply put, Alexa Broadbent is a realtor Rock Star! She was AMAZING all the way through the sale of my home and the purchase of our new home. I would give Alexa a ten star review if I could. She’s done at least four Real Estate dealings for my family and every one was outstanding!

    Henry B.

    Google

    Feb 27, 2024

    Stephanie Payab helped us find our lovely home! She is so patient and gave us good advice the entire journey. Stephanie is very knowledgeable about all aspects of buying a home. She is honest and trustworthy and has a wonderful personality! We highly recommend Stephanie and the Payab Group!

    Joe V.

    Google

    Feb 26, 2024

    The entire Payab group, specifically Stephanie and Lani were amazing with the sale of my family's home. Their professionalism and caring really allowed not only for an easy sale, but also allowed the family to have closure in a difficult time and a chance to remember their parents fondly. Over an...

    jason g.

    Google

    Feb 26, 2024

    Stephanie was great to work with. She took care of digital staging and getting the listing out almost immediately after we met. It took barely 10 days in today's market and she found me a renter for full asking price. Took care of all the paperwork and procedures. I couldn't be happier with her a...

    Ofir L.

    Google

    Dec 9, 2023

    Matt Kaminsky is simply the best to work with! I cannot recommend him highly enough. He is kind and patient when explaining the intricacies of buying a home. He is funny and warm whenever I talk to him. I needed a home for my family and Matt went above and beyond to find us an amazing home that w...

    Heather G.

    Google

    Dec 3, 2023

    Alexa Broadbent was my agent when I sold my house last summer, and I could not have asked for a better experience. Her knowledge and expertise guided me smoothly through the whole process. I got above and beyond my asking price and I so delighted that my home sold very quickly and so easily. I w...

    m k.

    Google

    Nov 21, 2023

    "Exceptional service, unwavering reliability and unmatched professionalism define the experience with The Payab Group Real Estate, a Birkshire Hathaway Home Service in Los Angeles, California. From the moment you engage with them, a sense of trust is cultivated, making every step of selling, leas...

    Nsb B.

    Google

    Nov 6, 2023

    This shoutout goes to Matt Kaminsky. If I could give more stars I would. Matt helped a friend of mine to sell his house. There were some issues on the owners part, that Matt handled everything with the utmost professionalism and care. He assisted in finding a crew to help clean the place up an...

    Carol M.

    Google

    Apr 21, 2020

    Excellent communication, negotiational skills are excellent. Would use again. Highly recommended!

    David

    Google

    Jul 11, 2023

    Stephanie and her team are first class all the way. They really go above and beyond to make everything go smoothly and efficiently. Stephanie is so passionate about her job and really knows every aspect of the real estate business. She is always available

    Jeff G.

    Google

    Jun 28, 2023

    We used Stephanie Payab, the Payab Group help fill a vacancy in a rental property. She was quick to respond to questions and was a pleasure to work with. She researched the rental market in the area to make sure we were comparable with the area market rates. She and her team were able to list t...

    Molly B.

    Google

    Mar 23, 2023

    Stephanie and her team, especially Katrina, have been wonderful to work with through the listing process of selling our house. For part of the time we have been overseas, and even with the time difference, Stephanie has always been responsive and helpful, managing and arranging for various workma...

    Terry H.

    Google

    Dec 13, 2022

    Once again, my with and I had an incredible experience working with Stephanie Payab and her entire team at The Payab Group. We bought our first house with her five years ago, and we had such a good experience the first time, when we decided it was time to sell our house and buy another, we went b...

    Evan R.

    Google

    Sep 18, 2022

    Matt is a wonderful real estate broker, but even more importantly a very kind and genuine person. He is extremely knowledgeable and professional and was very attentive to our wishes and goals. We had full confidence in him accompanying us through the process of becoming homeowners and we knew we ...

    tomer a.

    Google

    Aug 2, 2022

    Stephanie is an outstanding real estate broker! she is friendly, knowledgeable, professional and very sharp. With Stephanie and her team (especially Katrina) you know you are in a really good hands and most importantly she really cares about her clients.

    Keren L.

    Google

    Jul 14, 2022

    It's my absolute pleasure to write this review. Stephanie was extremely prepared for our initial meeting and this trait carried thru until our home was sold. Throughout the entire process she was professional and always responded immediately to any questions or concerns that we had. She and her t...

    Brandon W.

    Google

    Feb 21, 2022

    I first met Stephanie when I was a 22yo looking to rent my first house. I was clueless but Stephanie had my back and I loved her kind yet blunt honesty. She guided me away from making some bad choices. I absolutely loved her! 13 years later, I still love her. She has gotten me into every single b...

    Veronica B.

    Google

    Feb 14, 2022

    Stephanie and her assistant helped me land my dream rental in Venice! I was getting nowhere before they jumped in and not only simplified the process but they handled all communication with perspective landlords! Highly recommend and will be going back to them for any future properties I want to ...

    Trey H.

    Google

    Jan 7, 2022

    I work with Stephanie personally and professionally and she is hands down one of the most knowledgeable and hard working agents that I have met. I personally have been in lending and real estate for 21 years and I know how to tell the good from the bad. She genuinely cares about her clients and...

    The M.

    Google

    Dec 28, 2021

    Stephanie is simply the best. We worked with her on our first home purchase in 2019 and still talk to her regularly. She took the time to get to know us, our likes/dislikes, and truly ended up figuring out what we needed without us even realizing it. She is extremely responsive, personable, thoro...

    Ashley S.

    Google

    Dec 23, 2021

    Stephanie and her team are hands down one of the best realtors I've ever worked with! Coming from NYC I had moved multiple times ( five times in 10 years) where I had used realtors before and have had some bad experiences with. When My boyfriend and I recently decided to move from NYC to LA we k...

    Wilma C.

    Google

    Dec 20, 2021

    It was wonderful to work with Stephanie. She was always there for our family. She was patient, wise, and incredibly thoughtful. One of the best things about Stephanie is her sense of humor. At certain moments during the process we were a bit tense and stressed, but each time this happened, Stepha...

    Larry K.

    Google

    Dec 12, 2021

    We have used Stephanie and the Payab group for several transactions in multiple locations and all have been handled with the utmost levels of professionalism and curtesy. We recommend Stephanie to anyone we know looking for a realtor. Will absolutely be using them again in the future.

    Stephen B.

    Google

    Dec 11, 2021

    Stephanie is a wonderful realtor and more importantly a great person who takes care of her clients like they are family.

    Jeff B.

    Google

    Dec 2, 2021

    Stephanie and her team are spectacular to work with. She is involved in every detail when it comes to selling your home and will work around the clock to get the best deal for you and your family. I have literally texted her late on a Saturday night and heard back immediately. She is creative, mi...

    Amanda S.

    Google

    Nov 19, 2021

    Joel F.

    Google

    Oct 29, 2021

    Stephanie and The Payab Group made our home-buying experience so positive, during a time when it could so easily have been very daunting and frustrating. We were immediately drawn to Stephanie's honest, smart, and positive vibe, and as we worked on our search, she was continuously open, responsi...

    Hillary S.

    Google

    Aug 24, 2021

    I had a great experience working with Stephanie and her team! Communication was easy, clear and to the point. I felt valued as a renter and encouraged to be a part of the conversation about what I was looking for. Stephanie and her team took a lot of work off of my plate when it came to managing ...

    Zoë M.

    Google

    Jul 1, 2021

    I moved to LA from NYC, and everyone told me it would be very easy to find a place on my own. It wasn't! NYC is small whereas LA is spread out. Not understanding the lay of the land without a proper grid, a friend suggested I call Stephanie. I called Stephanie, and she explained how her process ...

    MaryLynn S.

    Google

    Jan 17, 2021

    Stephanie’s expertise, commitment to her clients and support are second to none. Stephanie is an absolute pleasure to work with, is ALWAYS available and her vast knowledge and experience are truly reassuring during the stress of buying a property. I can not thank Stephanie and the entire Payab ...

    Yonatan B.

    Google

    Dec 23, 2020

    Stephanie and her team are outstanding. Anything you need they have the answers and the resources. Stephanie is always available and incredibly patient. She is extremely knowledgeable about her business and creative in the best way. Selling/buying a home can be stressful but Stephanie made it as ...

    Cameron R.

    Google

    Oct 5, 2020

    To say that I was impressed by Stephanie Payab, and the entire Payab Group, would definitely be an understatement. Stephanie is not only an incredible Real Estate broker with her finger on the pulse, she is smart and conscientious. Most of all, Stephanie is HONEST. Having worked with other bro...

    Lizzie S.

    Google

    May 18, 2020

    I have used Stephanie Payab for the sale of a residential home and a residential condominium, as well as for the purchase of my current home. She is always professional and extremely knowledgeable and a true pleasure to work with. As my agent, both as buyer and seller, she made the process run...

    Paige B.

    Google

    May 18, 2020

    Stephanie helped us sell and buy our house (and was the realtor for many friends). She held our hands every step of the process with her calm presence, excellent and straightforward communication skills, and ability to successfully negotiate complicated deals, all while dealing with difficult per...

    Jessica J.

    Google

    Jun 18, 2026

    I have had the pleasure of working with Stephanie Payab and The Payab Group 3 times in recent years. Stephanie first represented me as a Seller for my home in Encino and helped me purchase a home in Woodland Hills as a buyer. This home was perfect and I've enjoyed for the last few years. When i...

    gayleliker

    Zillow

    Oct 21, 2025

    Stephanie is the best!!! She made a stressful out-of-town search feel easy and fun. She was incredibly generous with her time, showing us around Sherman Oaks, Encino, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, and Calabasas to make sure we found our perfect home. Lanie also did a great job walking us through neigh...

    zachwarren93

    Zillow

    Apr 23, 2024

    The Payab Group was an excellent choice to help us sell our property. They helped guide us to prepare house in the best possible way, so that when their thorough marketing efforts started, the interest in our house was overwhelming. It sold immediately, with multiple offers over the asking price....

    goodrick

    Zillow

    Aug 22, 2022

    I worked with Stephanie while looking for a home in Los Angeles. She was fantastic in every way. Not only was she knowledgeable about the different areas (the Westside, the Valley) but she went out of her way to show me properties that met my specifications. She spent many weekend days with me...

    rachellebin

    Zillow

    Dec 30, 2021

    Stephanie is the most incredible realtor. She assisted me with selling my parents' home after they passed away which was quite a complicated sale. She was there for me every step of the way and successfully sold their home. She also assisted me with the purchase of my current home. Stephanie has ...

    ariellareisner

    Zillow

    Dec 28, 2021

    Stephanie is simply the best. We worked with her on our first home purchase in 2019 and still talk to her regularly. She took the time to get to know us, our likes/dislikes, and truly ended up figuring out what we needed without us even realizing it. She is extremely responsive, personable, thoro...

    arkline

    Zillow

    Apr 21, 2020

    Excellent communication during the entire process. She has excellent negotiational skills which helped us tremendously. She was very helpful the whole way. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to purchase a home.

    user7487274

    Zillow

    Nov 18, 2019

    We live in NY and moving to LA, so Stephanie was our everything in search for the right place for us. And she did a wonderful job and got us exactly what we wanted and where we wants. I would recommend her services to anyone in a heartbeat !

    zuser20170120084705684

    Zillow

    Oct 22, 2019

    Stephanie was terrific. She always answered calls or texts immediately and was very easy to talk to and reach when needed. She was very knowledgeable about real estate transactions and always seemed to know what to do when different situations arose. If she was not available to show us something ...

    julieglaser

    Zillow

    Sep 23, 2019

    I can honestly tell you that there is no other realtor out there who is as professional, hard working, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with than Stephanie Payub. Stephanie is always available to take your call and is truly a master at making any nerves or concerns you may have go away. She a...

    ariella g

    Zillow

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