Christie’s Southern California Launches Global Luxury Real Estate Division
Los Angeles, Monday, 27 July 2026.
Launching with a $30 billion portfolio, Christie’s Southern California’s new division has secured exclusive marketing rights for Dubai’s 725-meter Burj Azizi, the world’s second-tallest building.
A Strategic Consolidation of Elite Brokerage Power
On July 27, 2026, Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California officially launched its new Global New Development Division [1]. Headquartered in Beverly Hills, California, this specialized division is designed to provide comprehensive, elite brokerage services for high-end residential projects worldwide [1]. The division is led by a powerhouse leadership team of Executive Directors, including Tomer Fridman, Don Heller, Amir Ensani, and Aaron Kirman, alongside Director Nicole Contreras [1]. Collectively, this elite leadership team commands a career sales volume exceeding $33 billion, signaling a massive consolidation of top-tier advisory talent within the luxury real estate sector [1].
Rapid Scaling and Financial Momentum
A key driver of this collective track record is Executive Director Tomer Fridman, who also serves as the Co-Founder of TFG International at Christie’s Southern California [1]. Fridman alone has amassed over $8 billion in career sales [1], representing approximately 24.242 percent of the leadership team’s combined $33 billion sales volume [1]. This leadership strength builds upon the firm’s rapid growth since its founding in 2022 by Aaron Kirman [1]. By the end of the 2025 calendar year, the brokerage had expanded to employ 300 active agents and achieved an annual sales volume of $4.2 billion [1]. This translates to an average sales volume of 14.000 million dollars per agent during 2025 [1], demonstrating the firm’s strong operational productivity ahead of its 2026 global expansion [1].
Unrivaled Portfolio Scale and International Reach
The newly established division enters the market with immediate scale, managing a global portfolio that exceeds $30 billion in active luxury development inventory [1]. This extensive collection of high-end real estate features prominent domestic projects, including the Rosewood Residences Beverly Hills, The Harland, Privé Malibu, and The Fairbank in California [1]. Beyond its West Coast stronghold, the division’s portfolio stretches across North America to include JEM Private Residences in Miami, Viceroy Residences in Fort Lauderdale, and 255 East 77th Street in New York City, as well as luxury projects like The Willow and The Henry [1].
Securing Global Landmarks and Future Strategy
In a major move to assert its global reach, the division has secured exclusive California marketing rights for the Burj Azizi in Dubai [1]. Standing at an extraordinary height of 725 meters (2,378 feet), the Burj Azizi is recognized as the second-tallest building in the world [1]. This landmark partnership underscores the division’s strategic objective to connect affluent West Coast buyers with premier international architectural wonders [1][GPT]. By combining the historical prestige of the Christie’s brand with an agile, entrepreneurial operational model, the division aims to provide developers with a highly integrated platform for international marketing, sales, and specialized consulting [1].
Bridging Brand Heritage with Modern Luxury Demands
Looking forward, the division is positioned to consult directly with developers to curate new home portfolios specifically tailored to meet the evolving demands of modern luxury buyers, who increasingly prioritize specialized lifestyles and high-end amenities [1]. Operating under a business model that seamlessly integrates the historic prestige of the Christie’s brand with a highly agile, entrepreneurial strategy, the firm provides developers with an integrated platform for international marketing and sales [1].
Adapting to a Dynamic Global Market
This strategic focus aligns with broader international trends where elite real estate brands leverage global partnerships to strengthen their market presence [1][2]. Similar initiatives, such as the Ocean Club Four Seasons Residences in The Bahamas, demonstrate how major firms are positioning themselves to capture the future of luxury residential developments globally [2]. To support these ongoing global operations, Kristen Myers of Agean Public Relations has been named the primary media contact for the division, which also maintains its digital presence at its official website [1].