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Tessa Johnson
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Tessa Johnson

Serving California & North Carolina with Distinction

With over 30+ years at the forefront of luxury real estate, Tessa Johnson is a commanding force in the industry, seamlessly bridging two of the country’s most desirable markets—California and North Carolina. A top-producing agent at Compass, Tessa is celebrated for her strategic expertise, elevated aesthetic, and concierge-level service that transcends the traditional real estate experience.
 
Tessa brings a rare dual mastery to every transaction: as a seasoned real estate professional and accomplished interior designer. This distinctive combination enables her to craft highly curated experiences for her clients—blending sharp market acumen with a designer’s eye for detail, form, and function. She specializes in the luxury enclaves of Malibu, Beverly Hills, Hollywood Hills, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, and the dynamic Chapel Hill/Research Triangle region of North Carolina.
 
Known for her intuitive approach, Tessa leads with empathy, listening deeply to understand each client’s unique goals. Whether she’s guiding a first-time buyer or orchestrating a discreet, off-market multimillion-dollar transaction, her process is grounded in integrity, precision, and style.
 
With a background in design and staging through her company, Las Tejas Designs, Tessa expertly prepares properties for maximum visual impact and market value—turning homes into showpieces that resonate emotionally and financially with today’s discerning buyers.
 
  • Over $600 million in closed sales
  • Named among Real Trends’ Top 1.5% Agents Nationwide by Sales Volume
  • Recognized as a Los Angeles Magazine Real Estate All-Star

Raised in the architectural haven of Montecito, California, and formerly a long-time Los Angeles resident, Tessa now calls Chapel Hill home. A devoted mother of two, she brings the same disciplined work ethic, creative vision, and marketing savvy to real estate that she once honed in the performing arts and high-level sales industries.

Her insider knowledge, elite network, and quiet discretion have made her a trusted advisor to a loyal clientele—from Hollywood to North Carolina’s emerging luxury market. Tessa’s refined sensibility and market fluency allow her to connect the dots swiftly, often closing exclusive deals before they hit the MLS.

Contact Details

Email address [email protected]
Primary phone (818) 489-5065
Address 8560 Sunset Blvd 3rd Floor West Hollywood CA, 90069
License #CA DRE# 01056486 | NC License # 360638
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Real Stories, Real Experiences

"Tessa helped us buy our first home in LA. She was patient, extremely knowledgeable, and was the perfect balance of aggressive and supportive from start to finish. Highly recommend her for anyone who is looking to buy or sell."
"Tessa helped us buy our first home in LA. She was patient, extremely knowledgeable, and was the perfect balance of aggressive and supportive from start to finish. Highly recommend her for anyone who is looking to buy or sell."
Matt G. & Christina G.
"Tessa is an extraordinary realtor. She took time to get to know me and my wants. Then she showed me many properties to give me the knowledge I needed to see what really worked for me. Tessa was able to get me into showings before open houses.There was no time wasted. And she never tried to push me into a home that really wasn’t a fit. I was able to find a home that exceeded my expectations."
"Tessa is an extraordinary realtor. She took time to get to know me and my wants. Then she showed me many properties to give me the knowledge I needed to see what really worked for me. Tessa was able to get me into showings before open houses.There was no time wasted. And she never tried to push me into a home that really wasn’t a fit. I was able to find a home that exceeded my expectations."
Dena W.
"We worked with Tessa on three separate occasions to find and arrange monthly leases on beach vacation homes, which ultimately led to us buying a beach dream home of our own! Tessa is a consummate professional, but with a patient and personable touch. She went over and above showing us multiple homes and always with a smile on her face! If you want a pleasurable and fruitful experience buying or selling your home, I highly recommend her."
"We worked with Tessa on three separate occasions to find and arrange monthly leases on beach vacation homes, which ultimately led to us buying a beach dream home of our own! Tessa is a consummate professional, but with a patient and personable touch. She went over and above showing us multiple homes and always with a smile on her face! If you want a pleasurable and fruitful experience buying or selling your home, I highly recommend her."
Dave & Kelly T.
"Tessa is the absolute best! We loved working with her to buy our first home. With her expertise and experience, we always felt we were in good hands. We looked at a lot of houses and throughout the process she was patient and asked great questions about each property. It wasn’t just about a sale, Tessa genuinely cared about finding us the right house. We always felt she was looking out for our best interest and she was great at advocating for us as needed. She is excellent at communicating what is going on and ensured everything went as smoothly as possible. She was also really on top of every deadline. From making an offer through the inspection process, nothing slipped through the cracks. We felt really lucky to work with Tessa and would highly recommend her!"
"Tessa is the absolute best! We loved working with her to buy our first home. With her expertise and experience, we always felt we were in good hands. We looked at a lot of houses and throughout the process she was patient and asked great questions about each property. It wasn’t just about a sale, Tessa genuinely cared about finding us the right house. We always felt she was looking out for our best interest and she was great at advocating for us as needed. She is excellent at communicating what is going on and ensured everything went as smoothly as possible. She was also really on top of every deadline. From making an offer through the inspection process, nothing slipped through the cracks. We felt really lucky to work with Tessa and would highly recommend her!"
Julia T. & Jasa L.
"Working with Tessa was the most incredible buying experience ever. Tessa understands the assignment and is able to get a deal done. Tessa is excellent with negotiating and finding a medium for both the buyer and seller. I will use Tessa for all my future home purchases and sales moving forward. She makes the transaction seamless and enjoyable. Tessa is very thorough and is a solid agent to make your home buying or selling experience enjoyable. Tessa’s network has allowed her to bring in some great off market buyers. "
"Working with Tessa was the most incredible buying experience ever. Tessa understands the assignment and is able to get a deal done. Tessa is excellent with negotiating and finding a medium for both the buyer and seller. I will use Tessa for all my future home purchases and sales moving forward. She makes the transaction seamless and enjoyable. Tessa is very thorough and is a solid agent to make your home buying or selling experience enjoyable. Tessa’s network has allowed her to bring in some great off market buyers. "
Skylar W.
" Tessa was able to find the perfect house for us in Monte Nido. She understood exactly what we were looking for and what kind of vibe we wanted. She didn’t waste our time showing us houses that would not suit us. Her amazing sense of design and vision helped make our house the perfect place to bring together family and friends! I highly recommend Tessa for any and all Real Estate needs."
" Tessa was able to find the perfect house for us in Monte Nido. She understood exactly what we were looking for and what kind of vibe we wanted. She didn’t waste our time showing us houses that would not suit us. Her amazing sense of design and vision helped make our house the perfect place to bring together family and friends! I highly recommend Tessa for any and all Real Estate needs."
Sylvain & Caryn L.
"Tessa Johnson makes buying, selling or renting real estate look easy. Tessa is always positive, practical and extremely professional: she handles all aspects of remodeling as well. Tessa Johnson has a knack for making properties show well on the inside as well as have curb appeal. A native Angeleno, Tessa knows the LA scene from Malibu beach front houses to the hidden gems in the suburbs, from Sunset Plaza to Pacific Palisades. I will continue to use Tessa for all my Real Estate needs in the future!"
"Tessa Johnson makes buying, selling or renting real estate look easy. Tessa is always positive, practical and extremely professional: she handles all aspects of remodeling as well. Tessa Johnson has a knack for making properties show well on the inside as well as have curb appeal. A native Angeleno, Tessa knows the LA scene from Malibu beach front houses to the hidden gems in the suburbs, from Sunset Plaza to Pacific Palisades. I will continue to use Tessa for all my Real Estate needs in the future!"
Lucy L
"Tessa is a consummate professional. She assisted us over 10 years ago in renting and purchasing a property in Topanga, CA. It's a great feeling when your real estate always has your best interest at heart. Thank you for that. Just recently she helped us again to rent a property. From Malibu to Westlake Village and to Woodland Hills, A big territory to survey. And without a misstep, we found a new home."
"Tessa is a consummate professional. She assisted us over 10 years ago in renting and purchasing a property in Topanga, CA. It's a great feeling when your real estate always has your best interest at heart. Thank you for that. Just recently she helped us again to rent a property. From Malibu to Westlake Village and to Woodland Hills, A big territory to survey. And without a misstep, we found a new home."
Francis B

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