Nick Cacarnakis joins Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California

Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California has hired industry veteran Nick Cacarnakis as executive senior sales manager in Beverly Hills. The move adds a longtime Los Angeles brokerage leader as the firm pushes to strengthen agent recruitment, development and regional growth.

Why it matters: - Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California is adding a veteran leader with deep Los Angeles market ties as it competes for top agents and luxury listings. - The hire supports the firm’s broader push to grow its leadership bench and expand its Southern California footprint.

What happened: - Christie's International Real Estate Southern California announced that Nick Cacarnakis joined the firm as executive senior sales manager in Beverly Hills. - Cacarnakis comes to Christie’s SoCal from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties. - His most recent role there was branch manager of the company’s flagship Beverly Hills office. - The office he oversaw handled hundreds of millions of dollars in annual sales volume.

The details: - Cacarnakis has nearly 30 years of experience in Southern California real estate. - He brings more than 15 years in brokerage leadership and executive management. - His background includes work in agent development, recruiting, marketing, professional education, risk management, community outreach, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. - Cacarnakis has also worked as a speaker, trainer and mentor on real estate contracts, compliance, risk management and business development. - In his new role, Cacarnakis will focus on attracting, developing and supporting real estate professionals. - He will also help drive strategic growth across the region. - Aaron Kirman is founder and CEO of Christie's International Real Estate Southern California. - Kirman said Cacarnakis brings operational leadership, deep market knowledge and a passion for developing talent. - Kirman said Cacarnakis has spent decades building relationships across the Los Angeles real estate community and mentoring agents into top producers. - Cacarnakis was born in Los Angeles and raised in Pasadena. - His mother was a real estate veteran with more than 40 years of experience. - He is a graduate of the University of Southern California. - Cacarnakis is active in the California Association of REALTORS®, the National Association of REALTORS®, and the Greater Los Angeles and Pasadena-Foothills Associations of REALTORS®. - He also supports charitable and community outreach efforts, diversity initiatives and LGBTQ+ advocacy across Southern California. - Christie's International Real Estate Southern California was founded in 2022 and is led by Aaron Kirman. - The brokerage says it represented more than 300 agents and $4.2 billion in sales volume in 2025. - The firm is headquartered in Beverly Hills. - Christie’s International Real Estate is the luxury real estate arm of Christie’s auction house. - Its affiliate network spans nearly 50 countries and territories and more than 100 independently owned brokerage firms. - The company says it has marketed high-value real estate worldwide for more than 30 years. - Christie’s International Real Estate also has an exclusive partnership with Christie’s that includes auction, private sale, appraisal and marketing opportunities. - The company says more information is available at the firm’s website.

Between the lines: - The hire signals Christie’s SoCal is prioritizing leadership with both brokerage management experience and agent-development credibility. - Cacarnakis’ background in recruiting and mentoring suggests the role is aimed at growth through talent acquisition, not just sales supervision. - The addition also reinforces Christie’s strategy of pairing a global luxury brand with local market operators who know the Southern California brokerage landscape.

What’s next: - Cacarnakis will begin helping Christie’s SoCal recruit and support agents while contributing to regional expansion. - The firm is likely to continue leaning on its luxury-brand platform and leadership hires as it competes for business in Southern California’s high-end market. - Christie’s International Real Estate continues to position its global network as a draw for clients and affiliates in luxury residential real estate.

The bottom line: - Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California is betting that a seasoned Beverly Hills brokerage leader can help fuel its next phase of growth.