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uxury agent Tomer Fridman has joined Aaron Kirman's Christie's International Real Estate Southern California as executive director of private wealth and luxury estates. This move comes after his abrupt departure from Compass last Friday, which was announced to staff and agents by Parker Beatty, regional vice president of Southern California and Hawaii.

    Fridman brings his team, The Fridman Group International, with him, adding 12 people to the brokerage, including his mother Isidora Fridman. This move is expected to bring around $1 billion in listings to Christie's International Real Estate Southern California. Fridman cited the global brand and international reach of his new brokerage as a key factor in his decision.

    Fridman expressed gratitude for his time at Compass, where he grew his brand from Calabasas and Hidden Hills to Beverly Hills and the Platinum Triangle. He also announced that he would continue working with Compass agent Sally Forster Jones on their joint venture, Jones Fridman International, which has been expanding into Northern California luxury markets.

    Fridman's departure from Compass was sudden, but he had reportedly been considering a move for some time. His client roster includes high-profile names such as Khloe Kardashian and Sylvester Stallone. He joins a brokerage that also includes other top agents, including Cindy Ambuehl and Dalton Gomez.