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March 24th, 2026 at 8:56 am

Extraordinary success in real estate is not defined by a single year. It is built over time through consistency, trust, and an unwavering commitment to clients.

That is exactly what the Legend Award recognizes within the global network of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices.

The newest class of Legends was announced during the annual Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Sales Convention, where agents and leaders from across the network gathered to celebrate achievement, innovation, and the future of the real estate industry.

We are proud to share that 32 agents and teams from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties were recognized as Legends, a remarkable reflection of the talent and dedication within our brokerage.

What Is the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Legend Award?

The Legend Award is one of the most respected recognitions in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network.

It honors agents and teams who have achieved Chairman’s Circle recognition for multiple consecutive years, demonstrating long-term excellence in client service and production.

Legend status is awarded in milestone increments:

Chairman’s Circle itself represents the top 2% of agents in the network, making the consistency required to achieve Legend status an extraordinary accomplishment.

These honorees are not simply high-performing agents in a single year. They are trusted advisors who have built reputations for delivering results year after year.

A Global Network of Excellence

The recognition carries special significance given the scale of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network.

Today, the network includes nearly 40,000 agents across more than 1,300 offices worldwide, serving clients across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean.

Within this global community of professionals, earning Legend recognition represents a career defined by consistency, expertise, and trusted relationships.

Celebrating Our Southern California Legends

At Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, our brokerage includes more than 2,200 agents serving communities from San Diego to San Luis Obispo, including Orange County, Los Angeles, Ventura County, and Santa Barbara.

Our Legends represent some of the most respected professionals across these markets.

Their achievements reflect years of guiding buyers and sellers through changing market cycles, evolving technology, and shifting client expectations, while maintaining the highest standards of service and integrity.

Our 2026 Legend Award Honorees

5-Year Legends

Alex & Brenda Team, San Diego Downtown

Carole Colone, Los Olivos

Britta Diaz, Pacific Palisades

Chris Lucibello, Sherman Oaks

Mathews Real Estate Team, Mission Viejo

Karina Matic, Santa Barbara

Barbara Neary, Montecito

Karen Parcell, Pacific Palisades

Mark Paulson & Associates, Laguna Niguel

Cammy Pinoli, Los Olivos

Meredith Schlosser Team, Brentwood

Thomas Schultheis, Santa Barbara

Ryan Sokolowski, Brentwood

Tim Van Damm & Associates, Rancho Santa Fe

Dana Wall, Monarch Beach

Charlotte Young, La Jolla

10-Year Legends

The Adelpour Group, Brentwood

Elizabeth Bachman, Rancho Bernardo

Laura Drammer, Los Olivos

Craig Gagliardi, La Jolla

Todd Marks, Beverly Hills

Kerry Mormann & Associates, Montecito

Bill Urbany & Alisa Pepper

15-Year Legends

Jeff Diamond & Sandy Pearce

Kevin Hill Team, Mission Viejo

Angela Moloney, Santa Barbara

Valerie Punwar, Calabasas

20-Year Legends

David Lao & Pei Chang, Pasadena

25-Year Legends

Dan Encell, Montecito

Kevin Hall & Associates, San Diego Central

35-Year Legends

Maxine & Marti Gellens, La Jolla

Gregg Neuman, San Diego Downtown

Why Longevity Matters in Real Estate

Real estate markets evolve constantly. Interest rates shift, inventory cycles change, and new technology reshapes the way homes are marketed and sold.

What remains constant is the value of experience.

Legend Award honorees have spent years developing the skills that matter most to buyers and sellers:

These qualities allow them to guide clients confidently through both competitive markets and complex transactions.

Congratulations to Our Legends

We congratulate each of our agents and teams who have earned this distinguished recognition.

Your dedication to your clients, your communities, and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand continues to elevate the standard of excellence across our brokerage.

We are proud to celebrate your accomplishments and the impact you have made throughout Southern California and across the global network.

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