Our Vision

Our job is to see beyond what is and visualize a project’s potential greater value and purpose. We simultaneously work to improve your property and increase your net worth. During California’s shifting market and continuing affordable housing shortage, we are creating home-buying options that did not previously exist. Our team brings a host of talents to provide the most effective real estate consulting to make your investments a success. Our focus is broad; we monitor macroeconomic conditions and public policy trends, understand the politics of real estate development vs. community goals, and possess the public relations/marketing expertise to sell your properties.

About Best Coast Developers

The Best Coast Developers team is dedicated to helping clients invest wisely to maximize the value of their real estate portfolio. We guide investors in the Greater Los Angeles Area through the process of creating & selling TIC (Tenants-in-Common) communities, Single Family house flips and, of course, personal residence purchases and sales.

Broker Biography

Christopher Stanley
BEVERLY HILLS | GREATER LOS ANGELES

Christopher Stanley has been a top-producing real estate agent for 19+ years, negotiating deals in Los Angeles, NYC, and San Francisco. With a Bachelor’s degree in Global Studies from U.C. Berkeley and a Master’s in economic development from NYU, Christopher is uniquely qualified to help you understand where the market is headed and the potential of each property as a wise investment.

As your advisor, negotiator, and advocate, Christopher will skillfully guide you through your real estate transaction in today’s challenging market. With an entrepreneurial spirit and a can-do attitude, Christopher prides himself on being honest, patient, accessible, and “New Yorker tough” when required to make your real estate deal successful. He has a long family history in the real estate business, including developers, brokers, and architects; his favorite uncle developed residential communities in Southern California for decades. Christopher’s lifelong exposure to the industry guarantees clients the highest level of knowledge and perspective.

Considering today’s pressing environmental issues, Christopher returned to school in 2023 to study sustainability, zero waste, and climate science. With a lifelong commitment to nature and conservation, he is now a certified sustainability and zero-waste expert and the founding Vice Chairman of the Sustainability Working Group at the Greater Los Angeles Association of Realtors (GLAR). Christopher can teach you how to sustainably manage your home or property to conserve energy, reduce waste, and maximize value.

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned investor, Christopher brings a team of seasoned professionals to each deal to create a dynamic environment of experience, expertise, and care to generate a successful outcome. In addition to selling residential properties, Christopher’s specialties include sustainable real estate, single-family home restorations (Flips), and Tenant-in-common (T.I.C.) development and sales.

On a personal note, Christopher is a proud dog dad. He enjoys travel, films and live theatre, the beach, music festivals, Mexican food, and reading historical biographies.

Reviews

"I honestly cannot speak highly enough of Christopher. He did a wonderful job helping me to purchase my unit, including securing a loan, navigating the board approval and thinking about the pros / cons of this unit relative to others on the market. He is trustworthy to a fault and incredibly responsive. Three years later when my wife was pregnant with our first child, Christopher helped us to not sell the unit quickly - under 3 weeks start to finish - but also to achieve the record for highest sale in our line. He coached us in priming the apartment and sifting through multiple bids. I (we) have met many, many brokers over the years and Christopher is without peer. For what it is worth, he is also incredibly thoughtful and down to earth. " - Bart Sayer

"My husband and I have worked with Christopher on three different occasions in the last 7 years. The first was when he sold us our coop on the UES of Manhattan. My husband and I were new to the buying process, which is particularly tricky in Manhattan, and we were not represented by our own agent. Christopher put his expertise to use as he assisted us with the process, attending to every detail, to ensure a successful and painless purchase. Not only was it painless, it was actually quite pleasant, and we acquired our first home. A few years later, when we were ready to sell that same apartment, we did not hesitate to hire Christopher to represent us. Those few years made a huge difference in how difficult it was to sell a home. Christopher took the reins, however, made our tiny apartment look beautiful and spacious, and solicited the most qualified buyers. In spite of the recession and falling home prices, Christopher got us a fair deal. A few years following that, my husband and I were renting an apartment in Manhattan from my brother, when we decided to move elsewhere, and my brother decided to sell the apartment. We called on Christopher once again, and presented him with an enormous challenge - selling a ground floor apartment needing significant renovation in a continued recession. It took some time, but Christopher persevered and ultimately facilitated a great deal. He is highly knowledgeable, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. I would recommend him without hesitation. " - Meredith Lewis

"I worked closely with Chris to purchase my condo in downtown Manhattan in 2013. In spite of the extremely tight property market in New York, Chris was instrumental in helping me find the perfect apartment for me and my wife. Equally as important, Chris was able to help me navigate the various parties needed to effectively close (e.g. preferred mortgage lenders, lawyers specializing in Manhattan property, etc.). Overall it was great working with him, and his many years in real estate plus his attention to detail made a significant difference, in contrast to other brokers I've worked with in the past that were not nearly as prepared or knowledgeable. " - Joe Kirkland

"Christopher was a tremendous help to me, from the initial search and negotiation with sellers right down through closing. He always went the extra mile to accommodate me and my hectic schedule. I trust him fully and would gladly recommend him to any and all. " - Bart Sayer

"Thank you for all of your hard work. It was a very pleasant experience working with you. We appreciated your honesty and attention to detail. " - Sherman Lau

"I never planned to own a home. I just never thought it would be possible for me. Chris not only helped me realized it was within reach, he helped me at every step of the process to make me comfortable, confident, and in control. Buying a home is painful, but he removed what pain he could by handling every possible thing he could, and counseled me through the pain that was beyond his and my control. When it came time to sell, I wouldn't have considered anyone but Chris. I wanted to accept the first offer that came along. Through Chris' calm and counsel, I more than doubled my profit. I also didn't want to be inconvenienced by the process. The showings were minimal (a total of 3) and the actual selling process was almost joyful. Chris is simply the best. " - Rodney Sexton

"Christopher is an extremely dedicated and professional agent. He represented me when I was selling my co-op. He consulted with me and helped set a selling point that was much higher than I thought the market would bear, but he was right! I sold for my asking price after multiple bids. He understood the type of buyer and the financing that was required for my property; this was an incredible challenge, but one that Christopher's experience and expertise was able to locate and bring to the table. Christopher also understands and is an expert at what buyers want. This really helped when I was staging my co-op. His direction led me to spend wisely and efficiently as I was prepping the co-op for sale. When it comes time to buy or sell again, I will most definitely use Christopher to represent me. " - Doug Loftus

"Christopher helped me with the sale of my cooperative apartment, and he was incredibly helpful, insightful and extremely diligent about the whole process. AND, he helped me in the purchase of my condo unit; without his help - in terms of locating the property, securing the financing, talking to the right people, etc - I am certain that i would not have gotten my new condo. Thanks so much for everything Christopher! " - Peter Sayer

"Christopher is an incredible person and a true professional. He brought us from A-Z during our buying process and we could not have been happier. We're still happy...5 years later! I would absolutely recommend him again. " - Michael Rizzi

"My husband and I have worked with Christopher on three different occasions in the last 7 years. Christopher had the expertise to guide us through ever aspect of the processin an organized way that made it quite pleasant. He is highly knowledgeable, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. I would recommend his team without hesitation. " - Meredith Lewis

"Everything that Chris could handle for me, he did. Buying a home is an unpredictable process. Chris stayed ahead of everything, kept me constantly informed and prepared, and helped me get more home than I ever thought possible. He got me into an up and coming location that exploded two years later, and someone made an offer to buy my condo. Of course, I called Chris and he helped me clear a 40 percent profit, more than double what I was originally offered to sell on my own. I would not think of buying or selling without working with Chris. " - Felix

"I honestly cannot speak highly enough of Christopher. He did a wonderful job. He is trustworthy to a fault and incredibly responsive. I have met many brokers over the years and Christopher is without peer. For what it is worth, he is also incredibly thoughtful and down to earth. " - Bart Sayer

"I interviewed many brokers, but only Christopher saw the process in a way that was as detailed and complete. I was able to walk through buying, selling, moving and renovating without much effort.If you want dedication and intelligence from your broker, look no further. " - Avner Kam

"You're one in a million and Compass should be proud to have you on their team! " - Hazel Rost

"Although we had doubts, he literally seduced us with his enthusiasm, energy, friendliness and previous successful outcomes. I cannot say enough about his professionalism, well-bred and proper attitude, well-groomed look, always-friendly attitude and constant encouragements. He is definitely the person you want to sell quickly at an excellent price. " - Christine Chapeau

"Christopher is amazing. His personable manner and "get it done" attitude helped us navigate the daunting real estate market. " - Gerald Arreglado

"A smart, honest, hardworking broker who listens - what a refreshing change. " - Beatrice Leung

"You were there for us from start to finish and I feel lucky to have found someone who was so knowledgeable and trustworthy. " - Ashley Farrell

"Bringing the Spanish to the table! You are the perfect person to have as a broker. " - Peter Kallstrom

"It was my pleasure working with you. You are a true professional, and a very hard-working, honest and reliable real estate broker. " - Larry Katz

"Thank you for all your work and support. You were right on the money in terms of pricing and the renovation required. Counselor, designer, marketing guru ... you are truly a full-service broker. " - Mimi Thompson

"Christopher has the perfect blend of street smarts and educated know-how to service his clients effectively. As an owner and landlord, I know the importance of choosing a top professional to market my properties. His ability to assess the value and potential of each property is crucial to the marketing process. " - Mark Nourieli