A member of both The Agency Malibu and Montecito offices, Blake Varga has been immersed in real estate, development, and design from an early age, growing up in and around homes his parents renovated and flipped throughout West Los Angeles and Malibu.
After graduating from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, Blake built a successful career in film, marketing, and advertising, with creative work featured on Bravo's *Million Dollar Listing* and *The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills*, as well as Netflix's *Selling Sunset*. The experience sharpened his ability to tell compelling stories through visual media-an advantage he now applies to marketing luxury homes and showcasing properties at their highest potential.
Blake's deep understanding of residential development extends far beyond sales. In addition to working as a designer and superintendent for Malibu-based development company 3RC, he has personally built homes from the ground up, completed extensive remodels, and developed properties on raw land. His experience includes navigating the complexities of Coastal Commission jurisdictions, permitting, design, construction, and project execution from concept to completion. Alongside his wife, Claudia, he continues to design, renovate, and reposition homes throughout Southern California.
This hands-on experience provides Blake's clients with a unique advantage. Whether evaluating a potential purchase, considering renovations before listing, assessing development opportunities, or determining where to invest improvement dollars for maximum return, Blake offers practical, real-world insight that goes far beyond traditional real estate advice.
Recognized by RealTrends Verified as one of the nation's top 1.5% of real estate agents by sales volume, Blake was also honored with The Agency's 2026 Chairman Award, placing him among the top 5% of agents company-wide by sales volume.
Known for being a trusted advisor long before a property reaches the market, Blake has built a reputation for helping clients present their homes in the most effective and profitable way possible. From design guidance and construction planning to timing, marketing strategy, vendor relationships, and local community connections, Blake considers himself a sherpa through every stage of the process-helping clients prepare, position, and maximize the value of their homes while avoiding costly missteps along the way.
Blake currently divides his time between Ojai and Malibu with his wife, Claudia, their son Hank (7), and daughter Shiloh (5). While much of the family's time is spent in Ojai, they remain deeply connected to Malibu and the Central Coast, spending summers near the coast and regularly working throughout Malibu, Montecito, Ojai, and the surrounding communities. His unique blend of marketing expertise, development experience, design knowledge, and local market insight provides buyers and sellers with a distinct competitive advantage when working with Blake and The Haskell Group.