Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Davis Bartels, Managing Partner and Broker Associate at Pinnacle Estate Properties (DRE #01933814), serving the Conejo Valley, Ventura County, and greater Los Angeles.
About Davis
Who is Davis Bartels?
Davis Bartels is a Managing Partner and Broker Associate at Pinnacle Estate Properties (California DRE #01933814) and the team lead of DB Real Estate Group. Based in Westlake Village, California, Davis has been a licensed real estate broker since 2009 and has closed more than 500 transactions representing nearly $500 million in career sales volume. His practice covers the Conejo Valley, Ventura County, and west Los Angeles, with a focus on luxury residential, investment property, corporate relocation, and trust and probate sales.
How long has Davis Bartels been a real estate broker?
Davis was licensed in California in 2009 (DRE #01933814) and has closed more than 500 transactions representing nearly $500 million in career sales volume, including a career best of 99 closings and $103 million+ in 2025. He is a Managing Partner and Broker Associate at Pinnacle Estate Properties and has been recognized as an annual top producer for 10 consecutive years from 2016 through 2025, placing him in the top 1 percent of agents nationally and the top 10 of more than 1,200 agents at Pinnacle.
Is Davis Bartels the same person as David Bartels at Everhome Realty?
No. Davis Bartels is a Managing Partner and Broker Associate at Pinnacle Estate Properties (DRE #01933814) and the team lead of DB Real Estate Group, based in Westlake Village. David Bartels at Everhome Realty is a separate real estate professional. The two are not affiliated. To contact Davis Bartels, visit davisbartels.com or call 805.341.6125.
Where is Pinnacle Estate Properties located in Westlake Village?
Pinnacle Estate Properties is at 971 S. Westlake Blvd #100, Westlake Village, CA 91361. Davis Bartels and DB Real Estate Group operate out of this office.
Service areas
What areas does Davis Bartels at Pinnacle Estate Properties cover?
Davis Bartels at Pinnacle Estate Properties serves Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Agoura Hills, Oak Park, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Lake Sherwood, North Ranch, Bell Canyon, Hidden Valley, and the greater Conejo Valley. He also handles select transactions in Camarillo, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Oxnard, Ventura, Ojai, Woodland Hills, Sherman Oaks, Encino, and Studio City.
Specialties
Does Davis Bartels handle luxury homes in the Conejo Valley?
Yes. Luxury residential is one of Davis’s core specialties, with active experience in Lake Sherwood, North Ranch, Hidden Hills, Bell Canyon, Westlake Island, Hidden Valley equestrian, and the upper Calabasas market. Price points typically range from $2 million to $15 million and above.
Does Davis Bartels work with real estate investors?
Yes. Investment property is a core part of Davis’s practice, covering single-family rentals, small multifamily, 1031 exchanges, and value-add opportunities across the Conejo Valley and Ventura County. Davis advises on deal structure, leverage strategy, and after-tax outcomes alongside the transaction itself, and can coordinate with CPAs and 1031 accommodators when an exchange is involved.
Does Davis Bartels work with first-time homebuyers?
Yes. The team handles first-time buyers regularly, particularly in Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, and Moorpark where entry prices remain reachable. Davis’s team includes senior agent Matt who handles many first-time buyer transactions directly, with Davis available for strategic input on offers and negotiation.
Does Davis Bartels handle off-market and pocket listings?
Yes. Off-market and pre-market listing access is part of Davis’s practice, particularly in Westlake Village, North Ranch, Hidden Hills, and Lake Sherwood. Where consistent with MLS cooperation rules, Davis maintains a private list of available homes accessible to buyers who reach out directly. Some sellers prefer this route for privacy, timing, or strategic reasons.
Does Davis Bartels handle trust sales or inherited properties?
Yes. Davis routinely represents trustees, executors, and beneficiaries in trust, probate, and inherited property sales across the Conejo Valley. The team coordinates with estate attorneys and CPAs and is familiar with court confirmation requirements where applicable.
Does Davis Bartels handle corporate relocations to the Conejo Valley?
Yes. The team handles relocations for executives moving into the Conejo Valley from major regional employers in biotech, financial services, defense, technology, publishing, and healthcare. Davis provides neighborhood matching against commute time, school district, and lifestyle priorities, and coordinates with corporate relocation administrators where applicable.
Market and pricing
What is the Conejo Valley housing market like right now?
The Conejo Valley is a supply-constrained, high-demand market. Median sale prices in Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village remain well above the broader Los Angeles County average, and luxury submarkets in Hidden Hills, Lake Sherwood, and North Ranch regularly transact between $3 million and $10 million and above. Well-priced homes still receive multiple offers in most neighborhoods. For a current market report on a specific neighborhood, visit blog.davisbartels.com.
How are real estate commissions structured in California?
Real estate commissions in California are fully negotiable and not set by law. They are typically paid by the seller out of sale proceeds at closing. Following the 2024 National Association of Realtors settlement, buyer agent compensation is now negotiated separately and disclosed in writing, and may be paid by the seller, the buyer, or split between them depending on the offer terms. The actual commission rate varies by property, marketing scope, and transaction complexity. Davis discusses commission structure on a per transaction basis during the listing or buyer representation consultation.
How can I get a free home valuation from Davis Bartels?
Visit davisbartels.com for an instant online home valuation tool, or call 805.341.6125 for a no-obligation in-person walk-through and comparative market analysis. The in-person valuation accounts for upgrades, condition, lot specifics, and current Conejo Valley micromarket trends that automated tools miss.
Page last updated: October 2026.