Central California isn’t the kind of place that needs to be explained to the people who live here. You already know what makes it special—the communities, the people, the way neighbors still show up for each other.
It’s the place we’ve built our lives, our business, and our relationships. That’s why this recognition means so much to us.
We’re proud to share that The Icenhower Group has been ranked the #1 large real estate team in Central California and the #6 real estate team in California by units by RealTrends. While we’re incredibly honored by this recognition, what makes it meaningful isn’t the number — it’s knowing who made it possible.
To every client, friend, and supporter who has trusted us over the years: thank you. This belongs to you just as much as it belongs to us.
The Ranking, Explained
RealTrends Verified is one of the most respected independent ranking organizations in real estate. Each year, they review verified transaction data from teams and agents across the country and rank performance state by state, city by city, & market by market. It’s not a popularity contest — it’s based on closed transactions, verified directly with MLS records.
For 2025, our team was ranked:
#1 in Central California by transaction sides
#1 in Visalia, CA
#6 in California overall, in a state with tens of thousands of licensed agents
You can view the verified ranking yourself here: RealTrends Verified — California Large Teams
This Achievement Belongs to Our Community
Our roots are here.
We’ve had the privilege of helping buyers and sellers across the Central California real estate market, including Visalia, Tulare, Exeter, Hanford, Lemoore, Porterville, Fresno, San Luis Obispo, and the surrounding communities.
This recognition belongs to every client who trusted us with one of the biggest decisions of their lives. Every home bought. Every home sold. Every conversation, every referral, every relationship built along the way.
It also belongs to this community in a broader sense. Showing up locally has always been part of who we are — whether that looked like distributing yard signs across the county during COVID to remind neighbors they weren’t alone, celebrating the mothers in our community with a simple sign in a yard, or championing the small businesses that make Central California worth living in. We’re #LoyalToLocal not because it’s a campaign, but because this is home.
Central California is one of California’s best-kept secrets. It’s affordable and affluent, humble and hardworking, rich in culture and community in ways that surprise people who haven’t experienced it. We have first-time buyers and luxury estates, multigenerational farming families and young professionals putting down roots. Every walk of life, every stage of life.
What This Means for Our Clients
If you’re choosing a real estate agent, rankings like this can provide confidence – but they shouldn’t be the only reason you hire a team.What matters most is the experience you have from your first conversation to the day you receive the keys or hand them over.
Being named the top real estate team in Central California reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional service at every stage of the process — pricing strategy, innovative marketing, negotiation, and local expertise that only comes from truly knowing this market.
Whether you’re buying your first home, selling a property you’ve loved for decades, or navigating a move at any stage of life — you deserve a team that treats your transaction like it’s the most important one. Because to us, it is.
Rankings are a milestone. But our greatest measure of success will always be the experience our clients have working with us.
A New Name, The Same Heart
Many of you have known us for years as Robyn Icenhower & Associates. While our name has evolved to The Icenhower Group, our mission hasn’t. We’re still the same team, led by the same values, with the same commitment to serving Central California with integrity, professionalism, and heart. This recognition is simply the next chapter in a story we’re honored to continue writing alongside our clients and community.
Looking Ahead
Thank you for trusting us, referring your friends and family, cheering us on, and allowing us to be part of your stories.
This recognition may have our name on it, but it’s a reflection of the community that made it possible. We’re grateful every single day to call Central California home, and we’re honored to continue serving the people who make it so special.