Gratitude, Growth & Great News: We’re RealTrends Verified for 2025!
We are thrilled—and deeply honored—to share some exciting news with you: Our team has been named to the 2025 RealTrends Verified list of America’s top real estate professionals!
This prestigious recognition places us among the top 1.5% of real estate agents and teams across the country. It’s a milestone that reflects not only the volume of homes we’ve helped our clients buy and sell, but also the relationships we’ve built—and the trust we’ve earned—throughout 2024.
RealTrends Verified is the only real estate ranking program that requires independent third-party verification. This year’s lists include The Thousand (a national summary of the top 1,000 agents and teams in partnership with Tom Ferry) as well as the full RealTrends Verified database of exceptional agents who closed at least 25 transaction sides or $10 million in sales volume (or, for teams, 40 sides or $16 million) during the year.
We are proud to be included in this elite group—and we know we couldn’t have done it without you.
To our amazing buyers and sellers: thank you for inviting us to be part of your journey. Your belief in our work inspires everything we do.
To our industry partners, fellow agents, and support network at Compass: thank you for collaborating with such professionalism and heart. We are constantly motivated by your passion, your excellence, and your commitment to raising the bar.
And speaking of Compass, we’re excited to celebrate the company’s continued leadership on the national stage:
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#1 in Sales Volume – $231.04 billion
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#3 in Transaction Sides – 228,785
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One of the Top Movers – +$46.59 billion year-over-year
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584 Compass agents recognized nationwide
In a fast-moving and highly competitive market, it means everything to be backed by a brokerage that leads with innovation, integrity, and impact. We’re proud to be part of this extraordinary community—and even prouder to serve our clients here in Montecito and Santa Barbara with heart, hustle, and deep gratitude.
Thank you for helping us make this possible. We look forward to what’s next—and to continuing to exceed your expectations, one home at a time.
We’re proud to be part of a company that continues to raise the bar—and to serve a community we love with heart, hustle, and gratitude.
With thanks,
Jon Perkins & Michelle Heckman
The Locale Group, Compass Montecito
DRE 01157712
