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" Without question, Craig Strong is the best of the best among real estate brokers/agents! Just closed escrow on the second property in two years that Craig listed and sold for us. He is the utmost professional with impeccable integrity, expertise, knowledge, compassion, and energy. Craig puts his clients needs and comfort first. He is always available and conscientious. In the end, Craig was able to obtain and close a deal that set a record for price in the neighborhood and far exceeded our wildest expectations. I recommend Craig Strong most vigorously and can say that you can consider yourself lucky to get to work with him! "
" The bottom line is that Craig is the best in the business! To tell you about our experience, Craig has been our realtor for over a decade and has guided us through our first home purchase to our most recent sale. Through the wild and differing markets of LA, he has always been a steady hand and a trusted partner. He consistently shows both intelligence and patience while explaining the complexities of home buying and what needs to happen. And because Craig is so experienced, he has seemingly endless contacts to help with whatever comes up. Along with being an all around nice guy, he is also a fierce negotiator and will get you the best value possible whether you're buying or selling. We can not recommend him enough as a realtor. "
"If you're looking for a real estate agent with vast practical knowledge of the buyers and sellers market, a tireless work ethic and a person who truly has your best interest in the forefront Craig's your guy. We bought a great house because of Craig's guidance and again with Craig's expert guidance sold our home when it was time to head back to the East coast. His care, kindness, generosity and attention to detail is exemplary. His recommendations for needed work is always the finest and please, trust his recommendations. In truth, trust him with everything when it comes to buying or selling your home. This way you'll always come up on top in either situation, as we did. Thank you, Craig!
A longtime Toluca Lake resident, Craig is deeply involved in the community—serving on the Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council, the Beautification Partners Board, and organizing the beloved annual Holiday Parade. He also supports Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and The Penny Lane Centers through ongoing fundraising efforts.
As a leading agent at Compass, Craig specializes in luxury homes, estates, and investment properties in Toluca Lake and throughout Los Angeles, consistently ranking among the most trusted names in high-end real estate. His knowledge of real estate, paired with a proven ability to navigate complex transactions—makes him the go-to expert for both local and out-of-area clients. Craig is also committed to raising the bar in the industry. He created the Strong Mentorship Curriculum at Compass, where he trains and mentors the next generation of real estate professionals.
Outside of real estate, Craig enjoys golfing and spending time with his two sons, Samuel and Aden.
Whether you’re buying, selling, or investing in Toluca Lake, Encino, Burbank, Studio City, Beverly Hills, or anywhere across greater Los Angeles, Craig Strong offers the experience, integrity, and leadership to guide your luxury real estate journey from start to finish.