Exterior of 501 N Rockingham Ave, Los Angeles, a Carolwood Estates listing

International Clients

Los Angeles Real Estate, From Anywhere in the World.

Born in Paris and working across cultures and time zones, I help international buyers and sellers move with confidence in Los Angeles.

International buyers often benefit most from seeing private opportunities before they travel, so every day in Los Angeles is spent on homes that truly fit.

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How I work with international clients

  1. 01

    An international background

    Raised in Paris, with a career spanning banking, software and real estate across borders.

  2. 02

    Several languages

    Consultations, tours and negotiation in English, French and Spanish.

  3. 03

    Across time zones

    Calls and updates on your schedule, wherever you are.

  4. 04

    Remote property tours

    Live video walkthroughs and detailed follow up, so you can shortlist before you fly.

  5. 05

    Neighborhood guidance

    Schools, privacy, commute and lifestyle, explained for someone new to the city.

  6. 06

    Off-market sourcing

    Private opportunities through Carolwood’s network, often before they are public.

  7. 07

    Transaction coordination

    Escrow, inspections, documents and your advisors, coordinated end to end.

  8. 08

    Negotiation

    Direct, informed negotiation in your language.

  9. 09

    High touch concierge support

    Introductions to trusted attorneys, lenders, designers and property managers.

Carolwood Access

Many of the best properties are never discovered through a public search.

Through Carolwood Estates, I have access to one of the strongest luxury real estate networks in Los Angeles: private listings, agent relationships, developers and homeowners, plus my own direct outreach. Together they surface opportunities that may never appear publicly.

Private listing inventory in the Carolwood network
$1B+
Carolwood annual sales volume
$3.2B
Bel Air sale closed by Carolwood and Westside Estate Agency
$110M

Sources: The Real Deal, May 7, 2025 (pocket listings portal), March 27, 2025 (sales volume), May 6, 2025 (Bel Air). Carolwood describes itself as the number one independent brokerage in Los Angeles.

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Your search
Preferred neighborhoods
Must haves

Confidential. Your details are used only to respond to you and are never shared publicly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I buy a home in Los Angeles from abroad?

Yes. With remote tours, digital documents and coordinated escrow, international buyers regularly purchase Los Angeles homes before or without an extended visit. Tax and legal questions should go to qualified advisors in both countries.

Which languages does Yasmine Benmaiza work in?

English, French and Spanish.

Sources: carolwoodre.com

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Interior or garden of 8401 Hillside Ave, Los Angeles, a Carolwood Estates listing
8401 Hillside Ave · Sold $2,075,000 · Zac Mostame, Carolwood Estates
Exterior of 710 N Alta Dr, Beverly Hills, a Carolwood Estates listing
710 N Alta Dr · Sold $12,600,000 · Zac Mostame, Carolwood Estates
Interior or garden of 710 N Alta Dr, Beverly Hills, a Carolwood Estates listing
710 N Alta Dr · Sold $12,600,000 · Zac Mostame, Carolwood Estates