Eli Appel is the Founder of The Appel Group at Equity Union Commercial and the #1 Beverly Hills multifamily broker by closed transactions per CoStar, outpacing the next most active broker by more than four times from 2023 through 2026 YTD. With 27 closed and Under Contract sides YTD and approximately 22% market share of Beverly Hills apartment building sales, his track record is publicly verifiable across CoStar, LoopNet, Crexi and Homes.com.
Eli specializes in the acquisition and disposition of Beverly Hills apartment buildings and multifamily properties throughout the Westside of Los Angeles, with focused expertise in Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Culver City, West Hollywood, Brentwood and Century City. His client-centered approach covers every stage of the transaction — from underwriting and aggressive marketing to negotiation and escrow execution — consistently achieving top-of-market pricing for sellers and buyers alike.
A recognized expert in tax-deferred 1031 exchanges, Eli helps investment property owners reposition capital efficiently while deferring capital gains taxes. His market activity and expertise have been featured in the Los Angeles Business Journal, San Fernando Valley Business Journal, TradedLA, Bisnow and CoStar.
Eli serves as Group Leader of the Santa Monica 2 chapter of Provisors, leading a monthly real estate-focused discussion among leading owners and industry professionals. He also serves as a Board Member of the UCLA Real Estate Alumni Association.
Eli holds a California real estate broker's license and a bachelor's degree from UCLA, graduating with college and departmental honors, along with UCLA's Real Estate Certificate with a Concentration in Investments.
Home Types:
Multifamily, Lot/Land
Years of Experience:
11
Education:
University of California, Los Angeles Bachelors
UCLA Extension -Real Estate Certificate with a concentration in investments
DRE Real Estate Brokers License
