In 2025, the California real estate market has not been a straightforward one. Many agents are finding it difficult to maintain their operations as a result of decreased transactions and squeezed profits. While the majority of the sector is struggling, a few innovative California teams have achieved something extraordinary: year-over-year growth in a declining market.

What distinguishes them? In order to fully own their brand and power their operations with AI-driven technology, each of these teams strategically chose to work with us. In exchange, despite the market being stacked against them, they have seen demonstrable growth, improved client connections, and more seamless backend operations.

* Compound Annual Growth Rate is represented by growth percentages, which are derived using transaction payout statistics for 2023, 2024, and 2025.

Development Of Matt Morris: 232% Growth

Matt Morris gives every project his all attention, from planning and building to purchasing and selling real estate. Matt Morris Development can remain lean and close more deals without compromising the caliber of client care by utilizing AI and operational support. Despite market difficulties, this strategic emphasis has produced consistent growth.

ImagineSD: Growth Of 230%

Every customer feels like the main priority with their lean San Diego company, which is well-liked by the San Diego community. ImagineSD's rapid expansion can be attributed in large part to efficient transaction administration, which enables them to draft and submit proposals in a matter of minutes.

Poppy Real Estate: Growth Of 195%

The goal of Poppy is to make the stressful process of purchasing or selling a house enjoyable and trustworthy. This customer-focused boutique combines openness, consideration, and cutting-edge resources to create enduring bonds that extend well beyond the sale. Their clientele rave about their quick closing rates, meticulous client care, and smart marketing packages. These strengths are mutually exclusive for many brokerages, but Poppy offers them all at outstanding quality.

Unique Concierge: 164% Increase

Specializing on discreet, white-glove service for wealthy customers in the sports and entertainment industry, Distinct Concierge is a boutique luxury business. The remarkable 17x GCI increase of the SoCal squad speaks for itself.

Founder Rod Watson attributes his ability to expand customer relationships at scale to AI assistant, Mel:

1Vision: Growth Of 147%

At 1Vision, a thriving brokerage in Southern California, cooperation is paramount, clients receive sincere care, and agents are treated like family. In particular, founders Nauz and Diego Magdaleno chose a partner who could provide them with the freedom to develop their idea into a reality in addition to the technology. In less than two years, 1Vision has tripled its production, remained loyal to its core principles, and expanded from four agents to fifty-four.

Growth Of 135% For Elizabeth Alligood & Associates

The foundation of this SoCal team is an unwavering dedication to acting honorably and improving the world. This idea permeates their operations, where dependable procedures guarantee that nothing is overlooked.

Team Richard Szerman: Growth Of 135%

Real estate is more than simply a career to Richard Szerman. It's a dedication to the security and future of the families he leads through each transaction. It makes sure backend operations function properly while offering each of his clients individualized, customized assistance. His long-standing reputation for trust and knowledge has been reinforced by this cooperative partnership, which has produced exponential results.

Los Angeles Aspiration: 96% Growth

This values-based agency combines a love of classic architecture with extensive local knowledge. Aspire's backend operations allowing them to concentrate entirely on developing genuine client relationships, exhibiting unique homes, and developing a collaborative experience based on care and local knowledge. As a result, the brokerage helps customers purchase and sell while simultaneously strengthening Aspire's brand identification and fostering stronger community links with each transaction.

YJY Investments: Growth of 63%

YJY is a Bay Area powerhouse that creates a smooth, end-to-end approach to real estate success by combining development and investing skills with a broad ecosystem of partners. YJY is where insight meets execution, from astute acquisitions to breathtaking buildings and calculated exits. With an emphasis on growth, AI-driven insights and transaction reporting dashboards assisted YJY Investments in optimizing profitability.

Lopez Group: 40% Increase

The Lopez Team, which is based in the Bay Area, is renowned for its client-first philosophy, bilingual service, and local knowledge. Roger Lopez, the founder, helps all clients reach their real estate objectives while establishing enduring relationships by bridging cultures and communities through service in both Spanish and English. The Lopez Team, supported by AI-powered technology and services, blends modern tools with individualized service to provide faster transactions, better outcomes, and the peace of mind that every customer deserves.

Rise Group: 33% Increase

This East Bay-based brokerage is dedicated to using cutting-edge technology in conjunction with knowledgeable advice to support the long-term wealth of its agents and clients. Rise white-labeled customer service and broker assistance to strengthen their brand and grow successfully without any problems.

Unique brands with a shared theme. Time-saving technology enabled independent vision, determination, and laser-like focus, which led to these success stories. Although there isn't a formula for brokerage expansion, one thing is certain: teams can achieve sustainable profitability when they break free from cumbersome tech stacks and general brokerage limitations. All-in-one platform allows brokerages complete control over their brand by combining AI-powered productivity tools, regulatory assistance, and a white-labeled client app.