MEET THE TEAM

A COLLECTIVE, DRIVING RESULTS

Our strength lies in our individuality. Founded by Brian Delshad, SOVEREIGNRT exceeds expectations through dedication and drive.

BRIAN DELSHAD

Founder • Broker DRE#02128592

ANDREW LEHMANN

Agent - DRE#02151111

As founder of SOVEREIGNRT, Brian specializes in commercial, multi-unit residential, and estate sales in the greater Santa Barbara area. Brian began his career in real estate first as an investor in New York City. He expanded his career to sales, primarily in Brooklyn and Manhattan, as well as communities farther east in Fire Island and the Hamptons. Having worked with Douglas Elliman, the top brokerage firm in New York City, Brian brought a vast knowledge of real estate sales with him before founding his own company.

Having a financial background as a mortgage broker and residential investor, Brian has a deep understanding of the intricacies of the real estate transaction. This understanding becomes useful when helping clients navigate the often unpredictable process of buying or selling a home. Brian spent over eight years in the financial services industry as a certified analyst. He worked with asset/fund managers and brokerage firms including State Street Bank, TIAA, UBS Investment Bank, Barclays Capital, the Jefferies Group, and Credit Suisse.

Brian’s personal passions include yoga, hiking, and traveling off the beaten path. Having visited more than 40 countries, Brian is culturally aware and well-acquainted with diverse lifestyles and eclectic neighborhoods. Brian is Fluent in Farsi and has studied Spanish, Russian, and Hebrew. Brian has served on the board of Stonewall Community Development Corporation, a 501(c)(3) organization that sources low-income housing for elderly LGBT residents of New York City.

Andrew joined SOVEREIGNRT with a background in marketing, business management, and commercial coordinating for an extensive list of clients such as Limited Brands, Amazon, Microsoft, Toyota, and Tom Ford.

As the Director of Operations for SOVEREIGNRT, Andrew oversees daily business affairs. He is responsible for executing SOVEREIGNRT's strategic priorities so that the company's core values are at the forefront of every client experience.

Hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Andrew has lived in California for over 12 years. He founded a home fragrance company in 2016 and when he has downtime from his demanding schedule, he enjoys being a cat-dad to his cats, Spock and Loki.

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