About Pacific Sotheby's International Realty · San Diego
Pacific Sotheby's International Realty is one of the largest franchises in the Sotheby's International Realty global network, specializing in luxury residential real estate across Southern California. Founded in San Diego in 2010 by Brian Arrington, the firm now supports hundreds of elite real estate professionals across offices in San Diego County, Orange County, and the Coachella Valley. Headquartered at 16745 W. Bernardo Drive in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), the brokerage is associated with Peerage Realty Partners and offers clients global marketing reach through the Sotheby's International Realty network, including international referral and auction-house connections.
Pacific Sotheby's International Realty was founded in 2010 by Brian Arrington, who acquired the Sotheby's International Realty franchise rights for San Diego County. In 2012, Arrington partnered with industry veterans Steve Games and Nyda Jones-Church to sharpen the brand and accelerate growth, and in 2018 the firm expanded into Orange County and the Coachella Valley by acquiring HOM Sotheby's International Realty — creating a contiguous Southern California service territory spanning more than 120 miles of coastal real estate. The firm has been repeatedly recognized as one of San Diego's top brokerages and was ranked the #1 real estate brokerage in San Diego. In June 2020, founder Brian Arrington reassumed sole ownership and the CEO role, returning the firm to a strategy anchored by 'service, respect, and value' and rebuilding senior leadership. The company ended 2020 with a record $6.7 billion in sales volume and an average sale price of $1,123,671. In 2021, Arrington was named to the Swanepoel Power 200 list of the most influential leaders in U.S. residential real estate. In May 2025, Martha J. Mosier — formerly President and General Counsel of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties and a Swanepoel Power 200 honoree — was appointed President under CEO Russ Anderson. Pacific Sotheby's International Realty today supports over 900 elite real estate professionals across approximately 32 offices throughout Southern California, serving buyers and sellers of luxury and premier properties in coastal and inland communities. The firm is affiliated with Peerage Realty Partners, a privately-owned real estate services firm transacting roughly US $34.8 billion in 2024 sales through its partner brokerages. Listings are marketed on pacificsothebysrealty.com and the sothebysrealty.com global platform, and clients benefit from the Sotheby's auction-house referral network. Office locations span Coronado, Del Mar, Downtown San Diego (Little Italy), La Jolla, La Mesa, Mission Hills, Pacific Beach, Point Loma, Rancho Santa Fe, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, and Newport Beach, among others.
- In business
- Founded 2010 (15+ years)
- Owner
- Founder and CEO: Brian Arrington. Current CEO: Russ Anderson. President (appointed May 2025): Martha J. Mosier.
- Serves
- San Diego County (Coronado, Del Mar, Downtown San Diego/Little Italy, La Jolla, La Mesa, Mission Hills, Pacific Beach, Point Loma, Rancho Santa Fe, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Poway), Orange County (Laguna Beach, Dana Point, Newport Beach), and the Coachella Valley
- Rating
- 4.8–5.0 across third-party listings (Houzz 5/5; Birdeye 5.0 from 2 reviews; Zillow agent-level reviews 5.0; Google rating data limited for the corporate profile)
Company History and Founding
Pacific Sotheby's International Realty was founded in 2010 by Brian Arrington, who joined the Sotheby's International Realty network that November with 160 agents in four San Diego offices. In 2012, Arrington partnered with Steve Games and Nyda Jones-Church — both veterans of Prudential California Realty — to scale the firm and sharpen its luxury brand identity. The San Diego Union-Tribune covered the partnership at the time as a major expansion of one of San Diego's fastest-growing brokerages.
- Founded 2010 by Brian Arrington
- Joined Sotheby's International Realty franchise network November 22, 2010
- 2012: Games and Jones-Church join as partners
- 2017: Acquired Re/Max Coastal Properties in Pacific Beach (4444 Mission Blvd)
- 2018: Acquired HOM Sotheby's International Realty — expanding into Orange County and the Coachella Valley
- June 2020: Brian Arrington reassumes sole ownership and CEO role
Leadership Team
Founder Brian Arrington returned to the CEO role in 2020 after briefly serving as Chairman. Russ Anderson serves as the current CEO under the Peerage Realty Partners ownership structure. In May 2025, Martha J. Mosier — previously President and General Counsel of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties and a Swanepoel Power 200 honoree — was appointed President. Earlier in the firm's history, Nyda Jones-Church served as President and COO (announced September 2017) and Wendy Purvey served as President and COO (September 2021) before transitioning to a regional leadership role.
- Brian Arrington — Founder, Owner, former CEO (current Chairman/Owner)
- Russ Anderson — CEO
- Martha J. Mosier — President (since May 2025)
- Nyda Jones-Church — former President and COO (2017)
- Wendy Purvey — former President and COO (2021); promoted earlier to VP/GM San Diego
- Victoria Boynton — General Counsel, San Diego region (2020)
Sotheby's International Realty Network and Peerage Affiliation
As a Sotheby's International Realty franchisee, Pacific Sotheby's benefits from the global network's referral and marketing infrastructure, including exposure on sothebysrealty.com — among the most visited luxury real estate websites worldwide. The firm is also affiliated with Peerage Realty Partners, a privately-owned Canadian real estate services firm whose brokerage partners transacted approximately US $34.8 billion in 2024 sales. Peerage Realty Partners owns and operates the firm alongside other Sotheby's International Realty affiliates and independent luxury brokerages.
- Member of Sotheby's International Realty global network (1,000+ offices, 50+ countries)
- Listings syndicated on sothebysrealty.com
- Referral opportunities from Sotheby's auction-house clientele
- Affiliate of Peerage Realty Partners
- Peerage portfolio: ~$34.8B in 2024 sales; 6,100+ representatives; 206 offices in Canada and U.S.
Office Locations Across Southern California
Pacific Sotheby's International Realty operates dozens of branch offices spanning San Diego County, coastal Orange County, and the Coachella Valley. Branch offices are concentrated in coastal luxury markets — La Jolla, Coronado, Del Mar, Pacific Beach, Point Loma, Mission Hills, Rancho Santa Fe, Encinitas, Carlsbad — as well as Downtown San Diego, Little Italy, and La Mesa. In Orange County, the firm maintains offices in Laguna Beach and Dana Point. Additional Coachella Valley locations support the desert luxury market.
- 16745 W Bernardo Dr, Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92127 (HQ — Rancho Bernardo)
- 1111 Prospect St, Ste 100, La Jolla, CA 92037 (flagship La Jolla office)
- 864 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037
- 1200 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
- 4444 Mission Blvd, Pacific Beach, CA 92109
- 1075 Rosecrans St, Point Loma, CA 92106
- 888 W Ash St, San Diego, CA 92101 (Downtown)
- 2727 Camino del Rio S, Ste 300, San Diego, CA 92108 (Mission Valley)
- 3860 Valley Centre Dr, Ste 409, San Diego, CA 92130 (Carmel Valley/Del Mar area)
- 32932 Pacific Coast Hwy #10, Dana Point, CA 92629
- 32356 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Service Areas and Communities Served
Pacific Sotheby's International Realty serves a broad set of coastal and inland luxury markets across Southern California. The firm has particularly deep expertise in the Rancho Santa Fe Covenant and surrounding enclaves (Fairbanks Ranch, The Bridges, Cielo, Santaluz, Del Rayo, Rancho Santa Fe Lakes), the La Jolla luxury corridor (La Jolla Shores, La Jolla Farms, Village of La Jolla), and classic San Diego neighborhoods including Point Loma, Mission Hills, Hillcrest, Pacific Beach, Coronado, Del Mar, and Solana Beach.
- Rancho Santa Fe Covenant and enclaves (Cielo, The Bridges, Fairbanks Ranch, Santaluz)
- La Jolla (Village, Shores, Farms)
- Coronado
- Del Mar and Solana Beach
- Pacific Beach and Mission Beach
- Point Loma
- Mission Hills, Hillcrest, Downtown San Diego, Little Italy
- Carlsbad, Encinitas, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Oceanside, Poway
- Laguna Beach, Dana Point, Newport Beach (Orange County)
- Coachella Valley desert luxury market
Luxury Market Specialties
While Pacific Sotheby's handles properties at many price points, the firm is best known for luxury coastal estates, oceanfront homes, gated enclaves, and architecturally significant residences. Individual teams — such as Brizolis-Janzen & Associates, recognized by Pacific Sotheby's as the #1 small team in San Diego and ranked in the Wall Street Journal's 'Top 100 in the Nation' by Real Trends — specialize in Rancho Santa Fe and the broader North County luxury corridor. The firm recorded a record $6.7 billion in sales volume in 2020 with an average sale price of $1,123,671.
- Oceanfront and ocean-view estates
- Gated communities and Covenant enclaves
- Architecturally significant and historic properties
- Modern luxury homes and condos
- New construction marketing and sales
- Equestrian and resort-style estates
Marketing, Technology and Global Reach
The brokerage emphasizes a combination of global brand exposure and local market expertise. Listings are syndicated on sothebysrealty.com — the luxury network's flagship site — alongside the firm's own pacificsothebysrealty.com. Pacific Sotheby's leverages Sotheby's auction-house client relationships for cross-border referrals, and in 2020 reported an all-time high of 216 inbound closed referrals worth $232 million in volume, plus 273 outbound closings. The firm has invested in technology partnerships (e.g., a Logitech partnership for streamed live events) and lifestyle-driven content to position itself as a modern luxury brand.
- Listings on sothebysrealty.com and pacificsothebysrealty.com
- International referral network (216 inbound closings / $232M in 2020)
- Sotheby's auction-house referral pipeline
- Logitech partnership for live event streaming
- Lifestyle and luxury outlook reports (e.g., 2021 Luxury Outlook)
Community Involvement and Sponsorships
Pacific Sotheby's International Realty supports a number of regional events and organizations, with sponsorships that emphasize community and lifestyle. The firm is a multi-year (5+ consecutive years, per LinkedIn posts) sponsor of the La Jolla Concours d'Elegance, has been Title Sponsor of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) Orange County Chapter's Annual Homeownership event, and is a regular participant in the Carlsbad 5000 road race. These efforts reinforce the firm's positioning as a locally rooted yet internationally branded luxury brokerage.
- La Jolla Concours d'Elegance — sponsor for 5+ consecutive years
- AREAA OC Annual Homeownership event — Title Sponsor (6th annual)
- Carlsbad 5000 — recurring participant
- Local market reports and trend updates for San Diego and Orange County
Recognitions and Awards
Pacific Sotheby's International Realty and its leadership have received multiple industry recognitions. Founder Brian Arrington was named to the Swanepoel Power 200 list of the most powerful people in U.S. residential real estate in 2021. The firm has been ranked #1 real estate brokerage in San Diego and has been named to the San Diego Business Journal's list of Fastest Growing Private Companies, moving from the 12th to the 8th position between 2012 and 2014 with revenue growth exceeding 299%. President Martha Mosier is also a Swanepoel Power 200 honoree and was named among San Diego's 'Top Five Women of Influence' by the American Heart Association.
- Swanepoel Power 200 — Brian Arrington (2021)
- Swanepoel Power 200 — Martha Mosier
- Ranked #1 Real Estate Brokerage in San Diego
- San Diego Business Journal Fastest Growing Private Companies (#8 in 2015)
- WSJ 'Top 100 in the Nation' — Brizolis-Janzen team (Real Trends)
- American Heart Association — Top Five Women of Influence, San Diego (Mosier)