At Hilton & Hyland, the preeminent real estate brokerage for Los Angeles’ luxury market, Neil McDermott offers his clients unsurpassed nationwide, international, and local marketing, referral, and marketing services. A founding member of Forbes Global Properties, a Forbes company, and an affiliate with Luxury Portfolio International, Neil’s reach is global. He has ranked among the top REALTORS® nationwide, representing homebuyers and sellers in the best Westside neighborhoods throughout Southern California which include Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Bel Air, Hancock Park, etc. Neil, a certified Relocation Specialist, is also considered the #1 residential agent for Downtown Los Angeles, representing private clients, public figures, and major developers as well.

Neil is a highly respected industry expert known for his commitment to craft and in-depth knowledge of the legal and financial intricacies involved in real estate transactions. His experience as a Senior International Marketing Executive at 20th Century Fox, and his diverse international business skills enable him to fully comprehend today’s international-buyer demands and specifications.

Neil’s skills as a negotiator have ensured that his customers’ interests are given top priority. A strong work ethic, unfaltering dedication, and attention to detail ensure that every real estate transaction proceeds as smoothly as possible. His success is measured by his many repeat client transactions and their word-of-mouth referrals which lead to new business opportunities.

He is a graduate of Vassar College, and earned an MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. He has lived and studied extensively abroad in Europe and Mexico. Originally a native of Massachusetts, Neil has been a longtime resident of the historic Hancock Park neighborhood for nearly twenty years. Having raised a family in Los Angeles, he is extremely well acquainted with the challenges faced by families seeking ideal housing compatible with their children’s school needs.