The New Locale is Intentionally Designed for the Modern Agent and Joins the Firm's Robust Network of Offices Around the World
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global real estate brokerage, The Agency proudly announces the launch of its first office in San Diego, California. Industry leader Mike Schwartz will serve as Regional Manager of The Agency San Diego and continue to spearhead new market strategies for the brokerage. Prominently located in La Jolla and intentionally designed to elevate the service for today's agent, this office marks the firm's 63rd location and 21st California outpost.
"Mike Schwartz's industry expertise and leadership make him the perfect steward to debut The Agency's global network to the booming destination of San Diego," said Mauricio Umansky, CEO and Founder of The Agency. "We're delighted to continue The Agency's expansion throughout Southern California, and are confident that La Jolla will hold great synergy with The Agency's boutique brand, unparalleled marketing resources, and cutting-edge agent and client solutions."
With nearly two decades of real estate experience, Schwartz joins The Agency after holding managerial positions at Coldwell Banker, and most recently Compass. Previously serving as Sales Manager at Compass, Schwartz oversaw approximately 400 agents in offices spanning the areas of Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley, and Orinda and was responsible for record-breaking production including exceeding $3B in annual production in 2021 alone. As the first-ever sales manager appointed to Compass in the Bay Area, Schwartz is an expert in strategic growth and brokerage management. He also held positions within the firm's Diversity Council and strives to include equity and inclusion in professional and personal endeavors. Before his time at Compass, he served as Sales Manager at Coldwell Banker where he was one of the top recruiters in the nation, doubling the size of the Berkeley office within one year. In addition to his managerial experience, Schwartz is also recognized for his impressive residential sales achievements having served as a top-producing broker at Coldwell Banker prior to transitioning to managerial roles. A born and raised New Yorker, Schwartz has a passion for culture, arts, reading, and comedy. He currently lives in Southern California with his wife and two sons.
"Mike Schwartz is a well-respected leader who will serve as a guiding force as we usher in a new era of luxury real estate to the highly-sought aftermarket of San Diego," said Rainy Hake Austin, President at The Agency. "With this office expansion, we took into great consideration today's modern agent. The result is an intentional transformation and welcomed departure from the traditional, oversized, and underutilized real estate office space. The Agency San Diego operation not only doubles down on the agent/client experience but also was designed to create greater flexibility in how and where agents work and provide seamless support, integrated technology, and varied spaces for collaboration. With our San Diego office as the first of this signature model, we intend to continue elevating the in-person service experience as we expand into new markets."
With solid infrastructure and a renowned brand that is featured on international television shows including Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and Buying Beverly Hills, debuting on Netflix this fall, The Agency has grown to over 60 corporately-owned and franchise offices across the globe, making it one of the fastest-growing luxury boutique brokerages in the world. Poised for further expansion with like-minded partners in strategic markets, The Agency is noted by The Financial Times as one of America's Fastest Growing Companies and has ranked among Inc. 5000's list of fastest-growing private companies in the country for six consecutive years. Recently, The Agency ranked 21st on the 2022 RealTrends 500 list, and led the top 50 firms in average sales price by sides with a "whopping" $2.5 million average sales price. In August 2022, Inman was named The Agency Luxury Brokerage of the year.
"I couldn't be more honored and thrilled than to bring The Agency's unmatched global network and modern, collaborative approach to San Diego County," says Mike Schwartz. "I am looking forward to propelling The Agency's distinctive culture of collaboration in this market and helping advance the firm's mission to provide best-in-class service and a seamless approach to buying and selling real estate. The La Jolla office is unparalleled in providing both an exceptional location for agents to operate from with a near non-stop flow of foot traffic as well as a support staff committed to furthering their success on a daily basis. It is a fantastic opportunity to launch this modern office, which will maintain a ceaseless commitment to support above all else."
The Agency San Diego is located in the heart of La Jolla at 1025 Prospect Street, Suite 110, San Diego, CA 92037. For more information on The Agency, please visit http://www.theagencyre.com.
The Agency
The Agency is an agent-first, tech-driven boutique luxury global brokerage representing clients worldwide in a broad spectrum of classes, including residential, new development, resort real estate, luxury leasing, and vacation rentals. Breaking away from the traditional brokerage model, The Agency takes a collaborative approach to the business, fostering a culture of partnership in which all clients and listings are represented in a collaborative environment. Agents and clients benefit from the shared resources and networks of the entire global team, including in-house creative, public relations, and cutting-edge technology divisions. The Agency has closed more than $41 billion in real estate transactions since 2011, comprising over 60 offices in five countries, and counting, as one of the fastest-growing boutique, luxury real estate franchise brands in the world.
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