2025 Unwrapped: SBP’s Most Memorable Moments

Tacos & Tequila

12/26/25

2025 is inching towards the rearview mirror. A perfect time to remember and reflect — not just on real estate deals and milestones — but on moments that made this year memorable. It’s been a year of painful challenges for so many, but it has also fostered connection, collaboration, and community. From shared SBP team breakfasts to our big wins, meaningful gestures to outright celebrations, here’s a quick look back at some of the experiences that shaped our year.

Honoring Community & Impact

Palisades Community Support

This year reinforced the power of community. From assisting neighbors and friends in need to sharing our insights with the Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, and New York Times, we witnessed some incredibly inspiring moments of caring and support on every level. Stay up-to-date on the progress at palisadeshomesites.com and through our weekly community newsletter.

Aerial view of a coastal neighborhood, beach, and ocean, with cleared lots and construction in the foreground.

The Hollywood Reporter Power Broker Awards

We were thrilled to receive four THR Power Broker nominations: Best Team, Agent of Historic Architecture, Celebrity Property Portfolio, and Philanthropic Impact (a record for a single team or agent!) — and truly honored to win the Philanthropic Impact Award.

Man in glasses holding an award at The Hollywood Reporter Los Angeles Power Broker Awards

Celebrating Culture & Connection

Team on the Town Together

Sewit shared her Ethiopian culture with a delectable SBP team dinner party at Meals by Genet — a celebration of heritage, food, and togetherness.

Colleagues share an Ethiopian dinner at a warmly lit restaurant, with large platters of food on the table.

103 Visits to Jon & Vinny’s for Breakfast

For those who think J&V is only for dinner, you’re missing out. Our admin staff and R&D team proved breakfast is where it’s at.

Smith & Berg team members gather at a restaurant beneath colorful illustrated artwork.

Showcasing Craft & Collaboration

A winning partnership with SBP, Wally’s Beverly Hills and Casa Dragones added to some of our fave and unforgettable experiences in 2025.

Three men taste cocktails together at a bar lined with bottles and glassware.

Work & Play Highlights

Weekly Team Meeting Upgrade

From yogurt & granola to breakfast burritos from Go Get Em Tiger (don’t skip the green salsa!), our Tuesday mornings have become a highlight for sharing insights and gearing up for the week.

A colleague stands beside office refreshments, alongside a group photo of coworkers.

SBP Office Expansion

Our new designer-crafted office space is now complete — a place that reflects our style and creativity, and fuels collaboration.

Four adults chatting in a sunlit modern lounge with large windows.

Learning & Growth

F. Ron brought valuable perspective to this year’s Compass SoCal Luxury Summit in Santa Barbara, serving as a panelist for Building and Owning Your Brand.

Compass 2025 Southern California Luxury Summit speaker on building and owning your brand

Twinning Moments

After countless meetings, events, and coffee runs, our team has grown so close that twinning was bound to happen.

Four adults pose in pairs inside a modern office; one man holds a blue tumbler and speaker.

Notable Achievements

Sustainable Firsts

We closed our first LEED Gold Certified residence at 721 Adelaide Place, a step forward in sustainable, luxury living.

Modern multi-level home with rooftop terraces, a swimming pool, and outdoor lounge seating at golden hour.

Tacos & Tequila Wins Big

Our beloved blog won a Gold MarCom Award, honoring excellence in marketing and communication!

Tacos & Tequila by Smith & Berg celebrates its 2025 MarCom Gold award.

 

Philanthropy & Fun

California Winemasters

SBP proudly supported the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as returning sponsors of the California Winemasters event, raising awareness and much-needed funds for life-saving research and treatment for those affected by CF.

Group selfies from a California Winemasters culinary event benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Children’s Burn Foundation Annual Golf Tournament

As a multi-year Top Flight Sponsor of the annual Children’s Burn Foundation golf tournament, our team was once again out on the green in support of CBF's mission to help heal child burn survivors and their families.

People posing in groups at a golf outing on a sunny course.

Thatcher’s Wine Shop Opening

We took a well-deserved pause from the daily hustle to celebrate local entrepreneurship at the new Thatcher’s Wine Shop, just steps from our Brentwood flagship.

Guests gather and taste wine in a shop lined with bottles.

SBP's White Elephant Gift Exchange

What better way to close 2025 than with an epic SBP Team White Elephant gift exchange in our Brentwood Flagship office, complete with strategic steals, charcuterie boards and festive coconut margaritas! Cheers to all.

Real estate colleagues celebrate the holidays with a White Elephant gift exchange and group photos.

This year reminded us that what matters most isn’t just the deals we close, but the relationships we build, the communities we support, and the joy we find in the everyday moments. Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this journey with us — we can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2026!

 

 

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