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Rankings

Governed ranking tables of how AI and search surfaces name and order actors across premium markets — by vertical, destination, ranking type and window.

Rankings are public readings of observed AI/search positioning within a defined market, surface, and window — not promotional rankings, and not a measure of revenue, market share, or business leadership.

What this page is

The complete library of governed ranking tables — who an answer surface names, and in what order, market by market. Pick a vertical, a destination, a ranking type and a period, and read the table. Authority verdicts remain the source-of-record; Rankings is the distribution layer that helps you find, compare and cite those governed readings.

5,704 governed ranking tables · 100 markets · 11 verticals · latest reading October 5–11, 2026

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The ranking readings this library distributes. Open one to filter the tables below — these describe how to read a table, not a commercial category.

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Every governed ranking reading published for preview, as a compact table, newest first. Filter by vertical, destination, type and period; open any table for its full card and attestation. Each is a scoped surface reading, not a business-market verdict.

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Query Spotlight● Governed

Luxury Real Estate Advisory Los Angeles

“best luxury real estate agents Los Angeles”

Luxury Real Estate · Los Angeles · Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026

Query Spotlight — “best luxury real estate agents Los Angeles” · Luxury Real Estate · Los Angeles · Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026 · Query position · 4 rows
ActorRankQuery positionPresence
joshflagg.com#1position 24 of 7 runs (57%)
List Sothebys International Realty#2position 36 of 7 runs (86%)
yelp.com#3position 34 of 7 runs (57%)
hollywoodreporter.com#4position 44 of 7 runs (57%)
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Query Spotlight● Governed

Luxury Real Estate Advisory Los Angeles

“luxury homes for sale Los Angeles”

Luxury Real Estate · Los Angeles · September 21–27, 2026

Query Spotlight — “luxury homes for sale Los Angeles” · Luxury Real Estate · Los Angeles · September 21–27, 2026 · Query position · 5 rows
ActorRankQuery positionPresence
Zillow#1position 17 of 7 runs (100%)
List Sothebys International Realty#2position 27 of 7 runs (100%)
rubyhome.com#3position 37 of 7 runs (100%)
Christies International Real Estate#4position 47 of 7 runs (100%)
Hilton & Hyland#5position 57 of 7 runs (100%)
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Query Spotlight● Governed

Luxury Real Estate Advisory Los Angeles

“verify a real estate advisor's license on CA DRE website”

Luxury Real Estate · Los Angeles · September 14–20, 2026

Query Spotlight — “verify a real estate advisor's license on CA DRE website” · Luxury Real Estate · Los Angeles · September 14–20, 2026 · Query position · 5 rows
ActorRankQuery positionPresence
www2.dre.ca.gov#1position 17 of 7 runs (100%)
California Department of Real Estate / DRE#2position 27 of 7 runs (100%)
ca.gov#3position 47 of 7 runs (100%)
usrealtytraining.com#4position 67 of 7 runs (100%)
secure.dre.ca.gov#5position 75 of 7 runs (71%)
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Query Spotlight● Governed

Luxury Real Estate Advisory Los Angeles

“buy luxury home Bel Air”

Luxury Real Estate · Los Angeles · September 7–13, 2026

Query Spotlight — “buy luxury home Bel Air” · Luxury Real Estate · Los Angeles · September 7–13, 2026 · Query position · 5 rows
ActorRankQuery positionPresence
Zillow#1position 16 of 6 runs (100%)
rubyhome.com#2position 26 of 6 runs (100%)
Redfin#3position 36 of 6 runs (100%)
List Sothebys International Realty#4position 46 of 6 runs (100%)
Hilton & Hyland#5position 56 of 6 runs (100%)
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Query Spotlight● Governed

Luxury Real Estate Advisory Los Angeles

“best luxury real estate agents Los Angeles”

Luxury Real Estate · Los Angeles · Aug 31 – Sep 6, 2026

Query Spotlight — “best luxury real estate agents Los Angeles” · Luxury Real Estate · Los Angeles · Aug 31 – Sep 6, 2026 · Query position · 5 rows
ActorRankQuery positionPresence
aaronkirman.com#1position 14 of 6 runs (67%)
joshflagg.com#2position 26 of 6 runs (100%)
hollywoodreporter.com#3position 36 of 6 runs (100%)
yelp.com#4position 46 of 6 runs (100%)
List Sothebys International Realty#5position 56 of 6 runs (100%)
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Query Spotlight● Governed

Luxury Real Estate Advisory Los Angeles

“luxury homes for sale Los Angeles”

Luxury Real Estate · Los Angeles · August 24–30, 2026

Query Spotlight — “luxury homes for sale Los Angeles” · Luxury Real Estate · Los Angeles · August 24–30, 2026 · Query position · 5 rows
ActorRankQuery positionPresence
Zillow#1position 16 of 6 runs (100%)
List Sothebys International Realty#2position 26 of 6 runs (100%)
rubyhome.com#3position 33 of 6 runs (50%)
jamesedition.com#4position 46 of 6 runs (100%)
Hilton & Hyland#5position 56 of 6 runs (100%)
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Query Spotlight● Governed

Luxury Real Estate Advisory Los Angeles

“verify a real estate advisor's license on CA DRE website”

Luxury Real Estate · Los Angeles · August 17–23, 2026

Query Spotlight — “verify a real estate advisor's license on CA DRE website” · Luxury Real Estate · Los Angeles · August 17–23, 2026 · Query position · 5 rows
ActorRankQuery positionPresence
www2.dre.ca.gov#1position 17 of 7 runs (100%)
California Department of Real Estate / DRE#2position 27 of 7 runs (100%)
ca.gov#3position 47 of 7 runs (100%)
usrealtytraining.com#4position 57 of 7 runs (100%)
reschool.com#5position 77 of 7 runs (100%)
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Query Spotlight● Governed

Luxury Real Estate Advisory Los Angeles

“buy luxury home Bel Air”

Luxury Real Estate · Los Angeles · August 10–16, 2026

Query Spotlight — “buy luxury home Bel Air” · Luxury Real Estate · Los Angeles · August 10–16, 2026 · Query position · 5 rows
ActorRankQuery positionPresence
rubyhome.com#1position 17 of 7 runs
Zillow#2position 27 of 7 runs
Redfin#3position 37 of 7 runs
Hilton & Hyland#4position 47 of 7 runs
List Sothebys International Realty#5position 57 of 7 runs
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Query Spotlight● Governed

Luxury Real Estate Advisory Los Angeles

“best luxury real estate agents Los Angeles”

Luxury Real Estate · Los Angeles · August 3–9, 2026

Query Spotlight — “best luxury real estate agents Los Angeles” · Luxury Real Estate · Los Angeles · August 3–9, 2026 · Query position · 5 rows
ActorRankQuery positionPresence
aaronkirman.com#1position 17 of 7 runs
Joyce Rey#2position 12 of 7 runs
hollywoodreporter.com#3position 27 of 7 runs
joshflagg.com#4position 37 of 7 runs
christophechoo.com#5position 43 of 7 runs
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Query Spotlight● Governed

Luxury Real Estate Advisory Los Angeles

“luxury homes for sale Los Angeles”

Luxury Real Estate · Los Angeles · Jul 27 – Aug 2, 2026

Query Spotlight — “luxury homes for sale Los Angeles” · Luxury Real Estate · Los Angeles · Jul 27 – Aug 2, 2026 · Query position · 5 rows
ActorRankQuery positionPresence
Zillow#1position 17 of 7 runs
List Sothebys International Realty#2position 27 of 7 runs
rubyhome.com#3position 37 of 7 runs
jamesedition.com#4position 47 of 7 runs
Realtor.com#5position 55 of 7 runs (71%)
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Query Spotlight● Governed

Luxury Real Estate Advisory Los Angeles

“verify a real estate advisor's license on CA DRE website”

Luxury Real Estate · Los Angeles · July 20–26, 2026

Query Spotlight — “verify a real estate advisor's license on CA DRE website” · Luxury Real Estate · Los Angeles · July 20–26, 2026 · Query position · 5 rows
ActorRankQuery positionPresence
www2.dre.ca.gov#1position 17 of 7 runs (100%)
California Department of Real Estate / DRE#2position 27 of 7 runs (100%)
ca.gov#3position 37 of 7 runs (100%)
usrealtytraining.com#4position 57 of 7 runs (100%)
secure.dre.ca.gov#5position 76 of 7 runs (86%)
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Query Spotlight● Governed

Luxury Real Estate Advisory Los Angeles

“buy luxury home Bel Air”

Luxury Real Estate · Los Angeles · July 13–19, 2026

Query Spotlight — “buy luxury home Bel Air” · Luxury Real Estate · Los Angeles · July 13–19, 2026 · Query position · 5 rows
ActorRankQuery positionPresence
Zillow#1position 17 of 7 runs (100%)
rubyhome.com#2position 27 of 7 runs (100%)
List Sothebys International Realty#3position 37 of 7 runs (100%)
Redfin#4position 47 of 7 runs (100%)
youtube.com#5position 63 of 7 runs (43%)
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Query Spotlight● Governed

Luxury Real Estate Advisory Los Angeles

“best luxury real estate agents Los Angeles”

Luxury Real Estate · Los Angeles · July 6–12, 2026

Query Spotlight — “best luxury real estate agents Los Angeles” · Luxury Real Estate · Los Angeles · July 6–12, 2026 · Query position · 5 rows
ActorRankQuery positionPresence
aaronkirman.com#1position 17 of 7 runs
hollywoodreporter.com#2position 27 of 7 runs
Joyce Rey#3position 22 of 7 runs
christophechoo.com#4position 35 of 7 runs
joshflagg.com#5position 46 of 7 runs
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Query Spotlight● Governed

Luxury Real Estate Advisory Los Angeles

“luxury homes for sale Los Angeles”

Luxury Real Estate · Los Angeles · Jun 29 – Jul 5, 2026

Query Spotlight — “luxury homes for sale Los Angeles” · Luxury Real Estate · Los Angeles · Jun 29 – Jul 5, 2026 · Query position · 5 rows
ActorRankQuery positionPresence
Zillow#1position 17 of 7 runs (100%)
List Sothebys International Realty#2position 27 of 7 runs (100%)
rubyhome.com#3position 37 of 7 runs (100%)
jamesedition.com#4position 45 of 7 runs (71%)
Christies International Real Estate#5position 42 of 7 runs (29%)
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Query Spotlight● Governed

Luxury Real Estate Advisory Los Angeles

“verify a real estate advisor's license on CA DRE website”

Luxury Real Estate · Los Angeles · June 22–28, 2026

Query Spotlight — “verify a real estate advisor's license on CA DRE website” · Luxury Real Estate · Los Angeles · June 22–28, 2026 · Query position · 5 rows
ActorRankQuery positionPresence
www2.dre.ca.gov#1position 15 of 5 runs (100%)
California Department of Real Estate / DRE#2position 25 of 5 runs (100%)
ca.gov#3position 45 of 5 runs (100%)
usrealtytraining.com#4position 55 of 5 runs (100%)
secure.dre.ca.gov#5position 75 of 5 runs (100%)
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Query Spotlight● Governed

Luxury Real Estate Advisory Los Angeles

“luxury homes for sale Los Angeles”

Luxury Real Estate · Los Angeles · June 15–21, 2026

Query Spotlight — “luxury homes for sale Los Angeles” · Luxury Real Estate · Los Angeles · June 15–21, 2026 · Query position · 5 rows
ActorRankQuery positionPresence
Zillow#1position 15 of 5 runs (100%)
List Sothebys International Realty#2position 25 of 5 runs (100%)
rubyhome.com#3position 35 of 5 runs (100%)
jamesedition.com#4position 45 of 5 runs (100%)
Hilton & Hyland#5position 55 of 5 runs (100%)
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  • 5,704 governed ranking tables published across 100 markets
  • 11 premium verticals observed on organic, AI Overview and AI citation surfaces
  • Most recent reading window: October 5–11, 2026

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How to read a ranking

Four steps: read the surface (organic, AI Overview, citation, model answer), the window (a ranking only holds for its period), the ranking type (presence, opening, citation, query), and the limitation (a surface ranking is not business-market leadership).

What rankings do not claim

A ranking describes observed positioning on a defined surface and window. A strong ranking can indicate surface strength but does not prove an actor leads the business market; a weak ranking does not prove commercial weakness. No revenue, market-share, or leadership claim.

Why a brand does not rank sets out the checks needed before treating a missing name as observed absence. Why competitors appear more often sets out the conditions under which a difference in appearances can be read at all. The Use Cases apply these reading standards to the different questions brands, analysts and publishers bring to the evidence.

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Frequently asked · Rankings

Are Observatory rankings business rankings?

No. Observatory rankings are readings of observed AI/search positioning on a defined surface and window. They do not measure revenue, market share, or business leadership unless explicitly stated.

What is the difference between Rankings and Authority?

Authority is the source-of-record layer for governed verdicts. Rankings is the distribution layer that helps readers find, compare, filter, and cite those ranking readings.

Can a brand lead the real market and still rank weakly here?

Yes. The business market and the positioning surface are different layers. A brand can be commercially strong and still be weakly visible, weakly cited, or weakly framed on an AI/search surface.

Can I cite these rankings?

Yes, when a ranking is published as a governed reading. Cite the ranking with its market, surface, window, and attribution to The Observatory. Do not restate a surface ranking as a business-market claim.

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The Observatory reports observed positioning on defined AI and search surfaces within a stated scope and time window. A ranking is not a measure of real-world revenue, market share, or business leadership.