Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, San Diego’s largest locally-owned and operated real estate firm, continued to experience unprecedented growth in San Diego County during 2015, closing out the year with a 31.7% increase in sales volume over the previous year, by far the greatest growth among the top five real estate companies in the county.

Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty maintained the highest market share in several key communities across San Diego County and ranked as the number one company, among San Diego’s large real estate firms, for most per agent transactions. The company continued its office expansion, adding several key associates and locations across the county bringing its 2015 numbers to over 500 agents in 23 offices.

“2015 was a great year for Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, our sales volume exceeded our expectations and has positioned us for another amazing year ahead,” says Brian Arrington, CEO, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty. “Our continued growth is a combined result of the hard work of our experienced agents, the power of the Sotheby’s International Realty brand and our extensive local, national and global marketing efforts.”

During the past twelve months, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty continued to increase their footprint in San Diego County by expanding with offices in the Inland Corridor, Rancho Santa Fe and Carlsbad.

Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty’s New Del Rayo office location in Rancho Santa Fe

In February 2015, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty launched their Architectural Division, offering clients distinctive representation and specialized marketing strategies needed to effectively sell historic and contemporary architect-designed properties.

Architectural Division Lecture Series

Zillow veteran, Chris Crocker, joined Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty as its Chief Operating Officer in 2015, to help drive further company expansion and enhance the company’s online media strategy.

Chris Crocker, COO, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, pictured center, during International Real Estate Congress panel

Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty was recognized by the San Diego Business Journal as one of San Diego’s Fastest Growing Private Companies as well as one of San Diego’s Largest Private Companies and was named San Diego’s Best Real Estate Company in 2015 by San Diego’s Best Union Tribune’s Readers Poll. Additionally the San Diego Association of REALTORS (SDAR) awarded Pacific Sotheby’s Realty’s Broker of Record, Rick Hagen the 2016 Broker of the Year Award of Excellence and Pacific Sotheby’s Realty’s General Manager, Mike Marmion received the 2016 Manager of the Year Award.

Mike Marmion, General Manager and Rick Hagen, Broker of Record during the SDAR Awards of Excellence event

“Our company has experienced rapid growth by continuing to attract top agents who recognize the importance of the brand’s global marketing reach, technology tools and professional environment,” says Steve Games, Chairman of the Board, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty. “It’s simple, when you have the very best on your team, you give them the very best.”

Several of Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty’s top agents attribute their growth and success during 2015 to the vast marketing and referral programs offered. Realtor K. Ann Brizolis, K. Ann Brizolis & Associates at Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty believes, “the association with Sotheby’s International Realty and the truly dynamic and innovate marketing platform they provide has been a tremendous asset to my clients and has helped our team lead the local luxury market while providing the ultimate combination of local strength, showcased on an international stage.”

K. Ann Brizolis (left) participating in Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty’s Regional Networking conference

“When I joined Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty I already knew the power of the Sotheby’s International Realty brand. The most respected name in luxury real estate comes with perks that have helped me gain more clients and created real connections to get our client’s properties sold,” says Seth O’Byrne, The O’Byrne Team at Pacific Sotheby’s Realty. “Having the local leadership of Brian Arrington, Steve Games and Nyda Jones-Church has resulted in a level of personal drive that is nearly unstoppable. Combining the local leadership with the global innovation of the brand has created a powerful company that simply cannot be matched by any other local brokerage in San Diego.”

Seth O’Byrne featured in Top Agent Magazine for his unique marketing and Aerial VIP services

New office locations set to open in 2016 are already in the works, including the new premier flagship office located at the iconic 1111 Prospect Street location in the heart of La Jolla, California, as well as in San Diego’s North County with the expansion of the Carlsbad and Del Mar offices.

“This is an exciting time for our company and residential real estate in San Diego,” adds Games. “The biggest real estate change in San Diego history is coming and it will redefine San Diego’s residential real estate landscape.”

Pacific Sotheby’s Realty is comprised of over 500 agents in 23 offices throughout San Diego County. Pacific Sotheby’s Realty’s listings are marketed on sothebysrealty.com global website. In addition to the referral opportunities and widened exposure generated from this source, the firm’s brokers and their clients benefit from the association with the Sotheby’s auction house and worldwide Sotheby’s International Realty marketing programs. The Sotheby’s International Realty luxury network has 17,000 sales associates located in approximately 800 offices in 61 countries and territories worldwide and has established itself as a leading brokerage specializing in the luxury market niche but proudly serving all property types and price points.