Leon Chernyavsky

Leon R. Chernyavsky (full name Leon Roman Chernyavsky) is a Los Angeles-based real estate broker with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He is the founder and president of Empire Estates Group, Inc., a real estate brokerage established in 2011. Chernyavsky has been involved in numerous property transactions, serving a diverse clientele both locally and internationally. Fluent in English and Russian, he has built a reputation as a high-profile agent in the San Fernando Valley area through extensive marketing and client service.
•Veteran Realtor: Over 25 years of experience as a real estate professional .
•Marketing Presence: Recognized as one of the most heavily advertised REALTORS® in the San Fernando Valley, contributing to high visibility in the market.
•Mentorship: Served as a company mentor and instructor, teaching weekly real estate classes to train new agents.
•Transaction Volume: Closed escrows on properties ranging from $90,000 up to $10,000,000 in value, with a cumulative sales volume exceeding $500 million over his career .
•Wide Clientele: Successfully handled transactions for clients in other states and internationally through referral programs, in addition to a broad local client base.
•Industry Awards: Earned multiple performance awards during his tenure at Dilbeck Real Estate, including the Award of Excellence (2005, 2007) and high-ranking Associate of the Year honors (2nd Place in 2006 and 3rd Place in 2008).
These achievements underscore Chernyavsky’s prominence in real estate sales and his contributions to agent training and client satisfaction.
Beyond his personal sales career, Chernyavsky has been involved in various business entities and corporate roles. According to public records, he has been associated with at least eight companies in California over roughly a decade. Notable ventures and positions include:
•Empire Estates Group, Inc.: Founder and President – incorporated in 2011 as a real estate brokerage (status: Active).
•Relion Lending, Inc.: President – incorporated in 2014 as a mortgage lending company.
•Golden Group L.A. Holdings, Inc.: President – incorporated in 2005 as a holdings/investment company (now dissolved/inactive) .
•Golden Gates Real Estate Services, Inc.: President – incorporated in 2007 as a real estate services firm (now inactive).
These roles illustrate Chernyavsky’s entrepreneurial activities beyond brokerage, ranging from real estate and lending to retail and hospitality businesses.
Chernyavsky holds an active California real estate Broker license (DRE #01267724) registered in Westlake Village, CA. State licensing records show the broker license was in effect as of October 2018 and valid through October 2022 (with regular renewals required for continuation). As a licensed broker, he also employs a team of sales agents under his brokerage.
He is an active member of the Southland Regional Association of Realtors (SRAR), the local REALTOR® board for the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys. In 2024, Chernyavsky was a candidate for the 2025 SRAR Board of Directors, highlighting his extensive industry experience and past accomplishments in his candidate statement. This involvement indicates his engagement with professional associations and a willingness to serve in industry leadership roles.