We are proud to share that The Agency’s Gina Michelle and George Ouzounian have been named among The Real Deal’s Top L.A. Brokers for 2026, the publication’s annual ranking of L.A. County’s top-performing residential real estate brokers. The duo broke the list’s top 20, landing at #16.
The Real Deal‘s ranking was based on data gathered across publicly listed residential transactions in Los Angeles County between July 1, 2025 and July 1, 2026, a span in which Gina and George closed more than $288.24M in sales volume.
The feature also digs into the realities shaping today’s L.A. market, where pricing strategy can make or break a deal. Sellers chasing unrealistic prices are finding their listings sit for longer, often selling for less than if they’d priced correctly from the start. Gina and George, who work primarily across the San Fernando Valley from Studio City to Calabasas, are seeing that issue play out firsthand.
Another new hurdle — buyers are increasingly running inspection reports through AI chatbots, then returning with high-dollar repair demands that can stall a deal entirely.
On the flip side, The Real Deal also highlights the surge of AI chatbot referrals. Gina noted that tools like ChatGPT and Claude have driven a notable share of new clients to her and George over the past year. “It’s crazy the amount of listings that we’ve gotten in the last six months for that exact reason,” she told the publication.
“George and Gina are forward-thinking, adaptive, and smart. I am so impressed with how they continue to set themselves apart in one of the most competitive real estate markets in the country,” said The Agency’s President, Rainy Hake Austin. “This recognition from The Real Deal is so well-earned.”
Congratulations to Gina and George on this incredible honor!
To read the full article, visit TheRealDeal.com.
