The 7-member Kogevinas Group left Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices to join Sotheby’s International Realty, Montecito Brokerage. RealTrends Verified shows $265.5M in 2025 volume on 44 sides, and the team reported more than $161M closed so far in 2026. AI Summary
The Kogevinas Group has left Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices to join Sotheby’s International Realty – Montecito Brokerage , according to an announcement on Monday.
Led by Nancy Kogevinas, the seven-member team was recognized as the No. 36 small team in the nation and the No. 13 small team in California in the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings, based on 2025 production. The group closed $265.5 million in sales volume in 2025 and 44 transaction sides, according to RealTrends Verified data .
Over more than three decades in real estate, Kogevinas and her team have represented buyers and sellers across Southern California, from Montecito and Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, Ojai and Santa Ynez.
“ Sotheby’s International Realty’ s rich heritage, global leadership, and unwavering commitment to excellence have established it as one of the world’s premier luxury brands,” Kogevinas said in a statement.
The team includes Nancy Kogevinas, founder and managing partner; Linos Kogevinas, partner and broker associate; Alex Kogevinas, partner and real estate advisor; Bella Fredericks, partner and real estate advisor; Olivia Ruest, partner and real estate advisor; Charlotte Mueller, marketing director; and Ella Colby, operations manager.
So far in 2026, the team has closed more than $161 million in sales volume, including six transactions above $10 million, according to the release.
“The Kogevinas Group has built an exceptional reputation through decades of market knowledge, trusted client relationships, and consistent results,” Philip White , president and CEO of Sotheby’s International Realty, said in the announcement. “Their expertise strengthens our presence on California’s Central Coast and further expands the depth of experience available across our global network.”
The Kogevinas Group will be based out of Sotheby’s International Realty – Montecito Brokerage, part of the company’s Southern California operations.
This article was written by Brooklee Han and generated with the assistance of HousingWire Automation, then reviewed by a HousingWire editor before publication.
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