Luxury Agents Joined Hilton & Hyland Brokerage
The Bryce & Kirby team has moved to the firm following Forward One's acquisition of the brand's intellectual property.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Residential
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Bryce Lowe and Kirby Gillon have joined the Hilton & Hyland brokerage. The move follows the 2026 acquisition of the company's intellectual property by Forward One Real Estate.
Why it matters
The firm seeks to leverage the Hilton & Hyland name to rebuild its market presence in Los Angeles. Founders of the team cited the brand's long-standing legacy as the primary reason for their transition.
The Bryce & Kirby team generated $193.2 million in sales volume across 71 transactions during 2025. Current luxury listings include 1859 Bel Air Road for $65 million and 615 North Faring Road for $35 million.
The players
Bryce Lowe
He serves as a president of the Bryce & Kirby Luxury Estates team.
Kirby Gillon
He serves as a president of the Bryce & Kirby Luxury Estates team.
Lori Hyland
She previously held leadership at Hilton & Hyland but no longer retains control of the brokerage.
Forward One Real Estate
This firm acquired the intellectual property of Hilton & Hyland in 2026.
Hilton & Hyland
This is a Los Angeles-based luxury real estate brokerage currently undergoing a personnel transition.
The details
Lowe and Gillon moved their team from Christie's International Real Estate Southern California to Hilton & Hyland. The brokerage is currently managed under the umbrella of Forward One, which previously acquired the firm's intellectual property from Lori Hyland.
Timeline
In 2018, the brokerage maintained a headcount of 100 to 150 agents.
During 2024, former president David Kramer departed the firm for Compass.
In 2025, the Bryce & Kirby team completed 71 transactions.
In January 2026, managing director Steve Katz left the firm.
During the summer of 2026, 20 agents transferred their licenses to Forward One.
Culture Shift
The acquisition of the Hilton & Hyland brand reflects the broader consolidation of boutique luxury brokerages into larger corporate structures. This trend underscores a shifting priority where established brand names are utilized to anchor growth strategies in competitive high-end markets.
Luxury home buyers and sellers in the area may see a change in which brokerage handles high-profile listings like those on Bel Air Road. These personnel shifts can influence market representation and the branding strategies for the most expensive properties in Los Angeles.
The takeaway
Maintaining the legacy of an established brokerage name is a key component of the firm's growth strategy in the luxury sector. Potential clients should observe how the transition of key agents impacts listing visibility and professional service levels in the high-end market.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Real Deal New York.
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