Our Team
Recognized as industry leaders and experts throughout the Southern California marketplace, our agents are uniquely positioned to guide their client’s real estate objectives quickly and successfully. The direct affiliation with Sotheby’s auction house and Sotheby’s International Realty® offers the company an unparalleled global reach. The partnerships they have secured give the properties we represent prime exposure to a network of more than 21,000 associates in 69 countries and territories.
Our goal is to provide the absolute best in professional knowledge and to give our clients the guidance needed to make the best in today’s market. When you choose Vista Sotheby’s International Realty to list your current home or find your next one, you are putting your trust in a partner with over 30 years of experience. You are gaining a source of expert local knowledge, along with a commitment to supporting our communities. Our agents and support team have a reputation for thorough transactions, integrity and exceeding our client’s expectations.
"What is right in the long term is right in the short term. Period." ~ Rick Edler As Co-owner and Chief Executive Officer, Rick Edler is focused on Vista Sotheby's International Realty's vision of delivering a world-class brokerage experience built on the foundation of leadership, integrity, and service. With a wealth of experience in the industry and the resources of the global network of Sotheby's International Realty, Edler provides the framework and direction for his company's continued growth and success as a l...
Holly Barberi joined the Vista Sotheby’s International Realty team in early 2019. After being General Counsel for other real estate brokerages for almost thirteen years, Holly changed roles such that she now incorporates both her legal and management skills as she assists Vista Sotheby’s International Realty in looking toward the future of real estate. Holly graduated from the University of Houston Law Center in 2000 and practiced in Texas before returning to her native California in 2004. Over her almost two de...
Nothing will work unless you do. ~John Wooden Andy Jolls serves as Chief Operating Officer for Vista Sotheby's International Realty. In this role, he leads the brokerage's many day-to-day functions, including operations, finance, and technology. Jolls' focus for the company is to drive strategic growth and lead generation with the primary goal of helping agents increase their sales productivity. Jolls passion for the real estate industry began at an early age. In 1999, while studying at UCLA, he was hired for a p...
Erika Medina serves as the Director of Brand Awareness and Company Promotion at Vista Sotheby's International Realty. She works alongside the Senior Leadership Team to develop the direction and strategy of the company's branding, marketing, and agent success services. Originally from Des Moines, Iowa, Erika was raised on the principles of authenticity, hard work, and respect for others. Her family moved to Mission Viejo when she was a teenager, and Erika immediately fell in love with everything the Southern Califor...
Do, or do not. There is no try. ~Yoda How did you get to the South Bay? Who wouldn’t want to live in the South Bay!? I moved to the area after college, and was immediately drawn to the relaxed beach lifestyle. I’ve lived here longer than anywhere else, and consider it my forever home. What is your favorite thing to do in the South Bay? I love spending the day at the beach with my family. It’s the one place where we can all truly relax. A close second would be riding bikes on the strand. What is you...
You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take. ~Wayne Gretzky How did you get to the South Bay? I was born and raised in Redondo Beach What is your favorite thing to do in the South Bay? The beaches are my favorite part What is your favorite room in your home? My living room What is your favorite home style? Beach cottage style
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart. ~ Helen Keller How did you get to the South Bay? I am originally from the valley and was transferred here by my previous company. I’m never going back! What is your favorite thing to do in the South Bay? Riding my bike on the strand is one of my favorite things to do here. What is your favorite room in your home? In my apartment, my favorite space is the cozy living room where togethern...
Hardship often prepares an ordinary person for an extraordinary destiny.? ~ Christopher Markus How did you get to the South Bay? Joining the Vista family brought me to the South Bay. What is your favorite thing to do in the South Bay? Escape to the beautiful beaches and hiking trails. What is your favorite room in your home? The kitchen, it's where some of the best memories are made. What is your favorite home style? Spanish Colonial.
The sole reason we are in business is to make life less difficult for our clients How did you get to the South Bay? Born and raised in the South Bay What is your favorite thing to do in the South Bay? Go to the park with my kids or go on a hike. My family loves to go to Handel’s ice cream What is your favorite room in your home? The living room—that is where my family always hangs out together What is your favorite home style? Farmhouse—I like old reclaimed woods and vintage looks