The Wall Street Journal Recognizes the Jason Barry Team as #1 in San Diego and Top 6 in the Nation — RealTrends Verified 2026
Some achievements speak quietly. This one deserves to be said clearly.
The Jason Barry Team at Barry Estates has been named #1 in San Diego across all agents and teams, #3 Small Team in California, and #6 Small Team in the United States by RealTrends Verified 2026 — as recognized by the Wall Street Journal. The rankings, published today and based on independently verified 2025 closed sales production, place the Jason Barry Team among an extraordinarily select group of real estate professionals operating at the absolute highest level of the industry anywhere in the country.
Three agents. One market. Thirty-plus years of relentless commitment to doing this work the right way. We are humbled by what this team has built together — and deeply grateful for every client who made it possible.
What RealTrends Verified Is — and Why This Recognition Carries Weight
Not all rankings are created equal. RealTrends Verified is the gold standard.
Published annually by RealTrends, a division of HW Media, and recognized by the Wall Street Journal as part of The Thousand, RealTrends Verified is the most rigorous, most respected independent ranking in the residential real estate industry. Every number submitted is independently verified against actual closed sales data. There is no nomination process and no pay-to-play — qualification is based entirely on independently verified closed sales production. You earn your place on this list by outperforming tens of thousands of competitors in the only metric that matters: real results for real clients.
In 2026, over 50,000 agents and teams qualified for RealTrends Verified rankings — drawn from a pool of approximately 1.5 million licensed real estate professionals across the United States. To rank at all is a genuine distinction. To rank in the top ten nationally is an achievement that places a team in a category most agents in this industry will never reach.
The Jason Barry Team ranked #6 in the nation among small teams — and #1 across all agents and teams in San Diego.
The “Small Team” category covers teams of 2 to 5 licensed agents. The Jason Barry Team — Jason Barry, Ryan McGovern, and Kendra Gibilisco — operates with three. Three agents competing against every small team in the country, across every luxury market from Beverly Hills to Manhattan to Aspen to Palm Beach.
#1 in San Diego — Every Agent, Every Team
The San Diego RealTrends Verified ranking does not limit the field to small teams. It measures the Jason Barry Team against every agent and every team in San Diego of up to 95 agents — individuals, large groups, and everything in between. A three-person team from Rancho Santa Fe topped every one of them.
This is not a surprise. It is a pattern.
Year after year, the most credible ranking organizations in the industry arrive at the same conclusion independently. Earlier this year, the San Diego Business Journal ranked the Jason Barry Team #1 in San Diego County across all agents and teams, regardless of size. Now RealTrends Verified, as recognized by the Wall Street Journal, has confirmed it on a national stage. Consistent rankings at the top of this market are something we work toward every single year — and something we never take for granted.
| Team / Agent | Brokerage | Volume | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Barry Team | Barry Estates | $523.76M | Small Team |
| Laura Barry & Jim Graves | Barry Estates | $400.00M | Small Team |
| The Dickinson-Clark Team | Compass | $395.71M | Large Team |
| The Barron Team | The Real Brokerage Inc. | $240.43M | Medium Team |
| Shafran Realty Group | eXp Realty | $234.29M | Large Team |
| Greg Noonan & Associates | BHHS California Properties | $221.51M | Small Team |
| Tim Van Damm & Associates | BHHS California Properties | $205.09M | Small Team |
| Seth O’Byrne | Compass | $197.10M | Large Team |
| The Ruiz Group | Keller Williams | $183.24M | Medium Team |
| Beer Home Team | eXp Realty | $180.18M | Small Team |
| The Jim Bottrell Real Estate Team | eXp Realty | $178.46M | Medium Team |
| Team Cairncross | BHHS California Properties | $171.85M | Small Team |
| Cane Real Estate | Keller Williams | $168.95M | Large Team |
| MatchPoint | eXp Realty | $162.82M | Medium Team |
| Canter Real Estate Group | Compass | $160.59M | Medium Team |
| Jackson Arnett Group | Douglas Elliman | $160.00M | Small Team |
| Dannecker & Associates | Compass | $154.82M | Large Team |
| Maxine & Marti Gellens | BHHS California Properties | $153.11M | Large Team |
| Beal Group | Compass | $145.92M | Large Team |
| Kappel Realty Group | Compass | $144.43M | Large Team |
| The Avenue Home Collective | The Avenue Home Collective | $138.94M | Medium Team |
| Homebase Real Estate | eXp Realty | $125.22M | Medium Team |
| Nieto Connect Team | eXp Realty | $121.24M | Large Team |
| Eric Iantorno | Compass | $120.39M | Individual |
#3 in California — Competing Against the Entire State
California is the largest, most competitive, and most valuable real estate market in the United States. The teams ranked above the Jason Barry Team in the state operate in West Hollywood and Montecito — two of the most expensive zip codes anywhere in the world. Every other small team in California — across Los Angeles, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Orange County, Santa Barbara, and beyond — ranked below.
Here is where the Jason Barry Team stands among the top 10 small teams in California, as recognized by the Wall Street Journal and RealTrends Verified 2026:
| Rank | Team | Brokerage | Volume | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harris / Fahimian | The Beverly Hills Estates | $869.00M | West Hollywood, CA |
| 2 | Riskin Partners Estate Group | Village Properties | $782.86M | Montecito, CA |
| 3 | Jason Barry Team | Barry Estates | $523.76M | Del Mar, CA |
| 4 | Gullixson Team | Compass | $441.20M | Atherton, CA |
| 5 | CAIN Group | Pacific Sotheby’s International | $424.73M | Newport Beach, CA |
| 6 | Laura Barry & Jim Graves | Barry Estates | $400.00M | San Diego, CA |
| 7 | The Umansky Team | The Agency | $352.45M | Beverly Hills, CA |
| 8 | Judy Citron | Compass | $333.89M | Menlo Park, CA |
| 9 | Team Hatvany Kitchen | Compass | $320.83M | San Francisco, CA |
| 10 | George Ouzounian & Gina Michelle Team | The Agency | $316.13M | Los Angeles, CA |
To be named among California’s top three small teams — in a state that includes some of the most accomplished real estate professionals in the world — is an honor we don’t take lightly.
#6 in the Nation — Among the Most Elite Company in Real Estate
This is the ranking that defines the scope of what the Jason Barry Team accomplished in 2025. The top small teams in the United States, as recognized by the Wall Street Journal and RealTrends Verified 2026:
| Rank | Team | Brokerage | Volume | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harris / Fahimian | The Beverly Hills Estates | $869.00M | West Hollywood, CA |
| 2 | Riskin Partners Estate Group | Village Properties | $782.86M | Montecito, CA |
| 3 | Janice Chang Team | Douglas Elliman | $636.01M | New York, NY |
| 4 | K2 Team | K2 Realty | $603.15M | North Palm Beach, FL |
| 5 | Saslove & Warwick | Douglas Elliman | $544.69M | Aspen, CO |
| 6 | Jason Barry Team | Barry Estates | $523.76M | Del Mar, CA |
| 7 | Perry Wisdom Barrett Narosov Group | Allie Beth Allman & Associates | $502.38M | Dallas, TX |
| 8 | Lisa Lippman Team | Brown Harris Stevens | $484.10M | New York, NY |
| 9 | The McCumber Group | Waterfront Realty Group, Inc. | $482.18M | Naples, FL |
| 10 | The Senada Adzem Team | Douglas Elliman | $443.86M | Boca Raton, FL |
The peers on this list are teams operating in some of the most prestigious and high-volume real estate markets in the world — Beverly Hills, Montecito, New York City, Aspen, Palm Beach. To be ranked alongside them, representing the coastal luxury communities of San Diego, is a distinction we are genuinely proud of. For a three-person team operating out of coastal North County San Diego, we do not take that lightly.
What This Means for You
A ranking like this is not just an honor — it is a reflection of what you can expect when you work with the Jason Barry Team.
Independently verified by RealTrends and recognized by the Wall Street Journal, this ranking means that when you list your home with the Jason Barry Team, it will be represented by agents whose production places them among the most accomplished in the profession — not just in San Diego, not just in California, but in the entire country. It means that when you are buying, you have access to a team whose off-market relationships, market depth, and negotiating track record operate at the highest level of the industry.
For sellers across Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Fairbanks Ranch, La Jolla, Carmel Valley, Downtown San Diego, and beyond — we would be honored to bring that same level of commitment to your next transaction.
The Numbers Behind the Recognition — and the Story They Tell
There is something profound about reaching a moment like this one.
Over thirty years ago, Jason Barry began his real estate career in San Diego with a simple but uncompromising belief: that if you serve your clients with integrity, work harder than everyone around you, and never stop learning the market you call home, the results will follow. Decade after decade, transaction after transaction, that belief built something — a reputation, a team, a standard of excellence that has become synonymous with luxury real estate in this market.
In 2025, that body of work reached its highest point yet. The Jason Barry Team closed the biggest year in the team’s history — $523.76 million in independently verified sales volume, 79 transactions, the #1 ranking in San Diego County by the San Diego Business Journal, and the representation of the all-time highest residential sale in San Diego County history. And now, RealTrends Verified 2026 — recognized by the Wall Street Journal — has placed that year’s performance in national context, ranking the team #6 among all small teams in the United States and #1 across all agents and teams in San Diego.
More than $6.5 billion in career sales. The most of any agent or team in San Diego history. And a 2025 that stands above them all.
We share this not to celebrate a number, but to honor every client, every referral, every relationship that made this possible. Thirty-plus years of trust, compounded. That is what these rankings reflect — and that is what we carry forward into every transaction that comes next.
A Family of Excellence: Barry Estates on the National Stage
It is worth noting that the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings reflect not just the Jason Barry Team’s achievement, but the extraordinary depth of talent within Barry Estates as a whole. Laura Barry & Jim Graves — also operating under the Barry Estates banner — ranked #16 nationally and #6 in California among small teams, with $400 million in 2025 sales volume. Two teams. One brokerage. Both recognized by the Wall Street Journal among the top small teams in the country. It is a testament to the culture, the standards, and the commitment to excellence that defines Barry Estates at every level.
A Note of Gratitude
Recognition at this level doesn’t come from one exceptional year. It comes from the compounding trust of clients who have referred their friends, come back for their next transaction, and stood behind this team over the course of careers and decades. Every sale that contributed to this ranking began with a person who chose to work with us — and we don’t take that for granted.
To our clients, our community, and everyone who has been part of this journey: thank you. This recognition belongs to all of you.
If you are considering buying or selling in San Diego’s luxury market and want to work with a team whose performance is ranked among the best in the country, we’d love to connect. Reach out to the Jason Barry Team here.
About RealTrends Verified
RealTrends Verified is an annual ranking program published by RealTrends, a division of HW Media, and recognized by the Wall Street Journal. Rankings are based on independently verified closed sales production from the prior calendar year and cover individual agents and teams at the national, state, and city levels. Teams are ranked by size category: small (2–5 agents), medium (6–10), large (11–20), mega (21–50), and enterprise (51+). The 2026 rankings are based on 2025 production data and were released June 5, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is RealTrends Verified? RealTrends Verified is the real estate industry’s most widely recognized independent production ranking program, published annually by RealTrends and HW Media and recognized by the Wall Street Journal. It ranks agents and teams across the United States based on independently verified closed sales volume and transaction sides at national, state, and city levels.
How did the Jason Barry Team rank in RealTrends Verified 2026? The Jason Barry Team at Barry Estates was ranked #1 in San Diego across all agents and teams up to 95 agents, #3 Small Team in California, and #6 Small Team in the United States in the RealTrends Verified 2026 rankings, as recognized by the Wall Street Journal, based on 2025 closed sales production.
Is this the first time the Jason Barry Team has been ranked #1 in San Diego? No. The Jason Barry Team has earned the #1 ranking in San Diego consistently across multiple independent ranking programs and years. In 2026, both the San Diego Business Journal and RealTrends Verified — recognized by the Wall Street Journal — independently ranked the team #1 in San Diego. Consistent top rankings across years and across organizations reflect a sustained standard of performance, not a single exceptional year.
What is a small team in RealTrends Verified? RealTrends Verified defines a small team as 2 to 5 licensed agents submitting production under one team name. The Jason Barry Team consists of three agents: Jason Barry, Ryan McGovern, and Kendra Gibilisco.
How does the RealTrends Verified ranking differ from the San Diego Business Journal ranking? The San Diego Business Journal ranking measures production within San Diego County. RealTrends Verified, recognized by the Wall Street Journal, benchmarks performance against agents and teams across the entire country. Both independently ranked the Jason Barry Team #1 in San Diego for 2025.
How many teams were ranked nationally in RealTrends Verified 2026? Over 50,000 agents and teams were ranked in the 2026 RealTrends Verified program, based on 2025 production data — drawn from a pool of approximately 1.5 million licensed real estate professionals in the United States.
What communities does the Jason Barry Team serve? The Jason Barry Team specializes in luxury residential real estate across Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, Solana Beach, La Jolla, Fairbanks Ranch, Carmel Valley, Downtown San Diego, and coastal North County San Diego.
How do I contact the Jason Barry Team? Reach the Jason Barry Team at 858.756.4024, by email at [email protected], or through jasonbarryteam.com/contact.