Courtney Poulos

Founder + CEO
DRE#01882678 Broker
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ACME Real Estate’s visionary founder Courtney J.E. Poulos has been making her mark on the industry since 2005, and each year, she either breaks another record, earns another award, or smashes another glass ceiling. But like many dynamic leaders, Courtney’s success has grown in proportion to two things: her dedication to her craft and her devotion to others. Whether pairing people with the perfect buyer or seller, mentoring her team, or sharing her insights with the world, Courtney turns real estate into a life-transforming experience.

When Courtney founded ACME Real Estate in 2011, she set out to create something unique — a design-savvy lifestyle firm. Backed by a nine-year career in marketing and PR, she began offering a comprehensive service, replete with remodeling, staging, and a full suite of marketing solutions. ACME quickly grew into a phenomenon, attracting top Los Angeles talent and earning Courtney numerous industry awards. She has since become one of the most in-demand Realtors® in the country. And now, in partnership with Broker Heather Unger, ACME has expanded her LA-based brokerage into the Florida market, ACME Florida.

Poulos has been making her mark

Courtney currently co-hosts the real estate podcast Under All is The Land, hosts Season 2 of The American Dream: Los Angeles, is a former member of the Forbes Real Estate Council, and a recurring panelist at Inman Connect, Awesome Females in Real Estate, and the California Association of Realtors® WomanUP!® initiative (where she also emcees). She has even appeared on television—both as the host of FYI’s “My City’s Just Not That Into Me” and in season 12 of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles.” In 2024, Courtney was named an Inman Person of the Year recipient.  In 2020 and 2023, Courtney was recognized with the HousingWire Woman of Influence Award. In addition to running ACME’s powerhouse teams in Los Angeles and Florida, Courtney focuses on her main mission, which is empowering women to achieve financial independence through real estate. If she has her way, every woman on the planet will have the tools they need to do just that. Courtney maintains a full slate of speaking engagements and has written the premier book on the subject, “Break Up! With Your Rental: The Professional Woman’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Real Estate,” available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and reputable booksellers nationwide.

Courtney is available for speaking engagements.

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Feast your eyes on this enchanted Spanish oasis nestled in the heart of Leimert Park. 😍

Experience a true jaw-dropping moment as you approach this meticulously crafted residence which offers a blend of traditional charm and contemporary luxury.

📍3925 Dublin Avenue
3Bed/2Bath
$1,649,000
Exclusively listed by @acmerealestate // @desperatelyseekingsilke + @niqueknowshouses 

If you’re an unrepped buyer and would like a private showing, dm me!
📧 Courtney@acme-re.com
📞 323-919-0375

Features to love:

➰  custom front gate

🌳  an inviting interior courtyard, a hallmark of Spanish architecture, perfect for outdoor gatherings or peaceful relaxation

〰️ designer tiles embedded with traditional saltillo tiles that lead to a hand-carved mahogany door

🪔  custom built-in cabinetry and custom lighting

🪵  white oak engineered hardwood floors to the Mexican handcrafted @saltillotile on the front porch

🍴 the kitchen is a chef’s dream, showcasing Kelly Wearstler @shopkwearstler sconces, custom wood cabinetry, and Bianco Neve marble countertops complemented by a custom chiseled calacatta backsplash + @samsungus appliances add both style and functionality to this culinary haven

🪻 a relaxing primary bedroom en-suite boasting a walk-in closet + bathroom features Italian Navona travertine flooring, handmade Moroccan zellige tile in the oversized shower, and Bianco Lasa marble counters

🛌 2 additional ample-sized bedrooms complete this stunning home

🌿 the enchanting backyard oasis awaits, complete with a custom deck, perfect for al fresco dining or enjoying the California sun

🏘️ stamped ADU plans plus permits to convert the garage into a studio ADU will be delivered with this sale

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*CLOSED!* It is always a fantastic moment when preparation, patience and the perfect buyer come together. Our listing in Yucca Valley is one of the area’s highest rated Airbnbs, and unlike many at its price point, this one did not lose its soul to laminate floors or a grey renovation. 

For an investment to work, the numbers have to make sense for all parties — but it isn’t 🍏 to 🍏 . Buying a business and a house is just different than just buying the house. I am thrilled that we found the right buyer, and thrilled for the sellers whose patience paid off! Congratulations to all! 

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“Courtney is exactly the realtor you need when navigating the Los Angeles Market. Courtney came highly recommended to us by close friends who described her as a shark. And we definitely can confirm! As a first time home buyer she helped us navigate every aspect of home ownership, above and beyond the duties of a realtor. I knew (almost) exactly what I was looking for as an architect with a very particular interest in a not-so-turn-key midcentury modern with a lot of potential.

After years of searching on my own, after just 2 months with Courtney, she helped us negotiate a deal on a home in Brentwood up in the hills. We've been there for a few months now and looking back can honestly say it was the craziest and best decision we made.”

Thank you, Ellie for your testimonial! It was a great pleasure working with you and making your house dreams come true ☺️

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This beautiful listing on Deane found its new owners! Congratulations to the happy seller and happy buyers…I mean, a renovated 3/2 with a pool in an awesome location? Win/win. 

@thejoseprats was a delight to cooperate with. Thank you for a smooth transaction!

Reach out if you need help buying or selling!
Courtney@acme-re.com
323-919-0375
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