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Christie's International Real Estate Sereno Achieves a Noteworthy Ranking in Corporate Philanthropy

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno, a brokerage founded and operated locally, has recently reached an impressive milestone by being ranked 19th on the Silicon Valley Business Journal's Corporate Philanthropy List. This ranking is particularly notable considering that Sereno is competing against much larger publicly traded corporations, such as Adobe and Alphabet.

The achievement underscores the deep-rooted commitment to community giving that is at the core of Sereno's business philosophy. This culture of philanthropy is notably personified through the efforts of its agent-driven initiative, the Sereno 1% For Good Charitable Foundation.

Since its inception in 2012, the Sereno 1% For Good Charitable Foundation has made substantial contributions, amounting to over $7 million, to more than 600 local nonprofits across 11 counties. This philanthropic effort encompasses initiatives in essential areas such as Ecosystem, Education, Equity Access, Community Impact, and Disaster Relief.

Ryan Iwanaga, Co-Founder and Chief Experience Officer of Christie's International Real Estate Sereno, expressed pride in this achievement, stating, "This recognition is an extraordinary honor for an independent company to stand next to the world's largest corporations. It reflects our vision of leveraging our success to effect meaningful change in our communities."

In addition, Kirsty Duncan, Director of Giving and Corporate Social Responsibility, highlighted the collective effort of the agents and staff, saying, "This incredible achievement is a direct reflection of our amazing agents, staff, and leadership whose generosity and commitment continue to create lasting impacts in our local communities. I am beyond grateful for their contributions."

Through these sustained philanthropic efforts, Christie's International Real Estate Sereno is enhancing its positive influence across Northern California, supporting organizations dedicated to fostering thriving and resilient communities.

For those interested in learning more about the Sereno 1% For Good Charitable Foundation and its initiatives, detailed information can be found at sereno.com/pages/social-impact.

About Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Founded in 2006, Christie's International Real Estate Sereno is the largest independent brokerage that is locally owned and operated in Northern California. The company boasts a network of 19 offices and more than 675 agents who serve a wide geographical area, including San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and various other regions. With projections indicating a sales volume of $6.5 billion for 2025, Christie's Sereno consistently ranks among the nation’s leading brokerages in terms of per-agent productivity and average sales price.

Equipped with a robust support platform that includes concierge-level marketing and state-of-the-art technology, the company empowers its agents to provide an exceptional client experience. The commitment to social responsibility is reflected in its charitable foundation, which has made over $7 million in donations to local organizations, thus creating lasting benefits in the communities where its agents are active.