Incline Village Real Estate Market Leaders: 2026 Rankings Through Q3
Lake Tahoe Cole Mizak September 30, 2026
Lake Tahoe Cole Mizak September 30, 2026
By Cole Mizak, Compass | #1 real estate agent in Incline Village by transaction count, 2026
TL;DR: The official Incline Village Realtors (IVR) MLS ranking report for January 1 through September 30, 2026 — filtered to Incline Village sales only — ranks Cole Mizak as the #1 real estate agent in Incline Village by total transactions, with 30 closed deals and roughly $64 million in closed sales volume, plus another $12.6 million pending in Incline Village — a 5.15% share of the market. Cole is also the #1 Compass agent in Incline Village, leading every other Compass agent in town on both transactions and volume. Beyond Incline Village, he has an additional $23 million+ sold and pending across the greater Lake Tahoe region year-to-date, pushing his total 2026 production to roughly $100 million. The full Incline Village market recorded 498 transactions and about $1.25 billion in volume year-to-date. Here's the complete breakdown.
Rankings and figures are drawn from the official IVR MLS ranking report, Incline Village sales, January 1–September 30, 2026. This is general market commentary, not an appraisal; for a valuation of a specific property, request a comparative market analysis.
Through the first three quarters of 2026, Cole Mizak of Compass is the #1 real estate agent in Incline Village by total closed transactions, according to the official IVR MLS ranking report. Cole closed 30 transactions — 25% more than the next individual agent — representing roughly $64 million in closed sales volume and a 5.15% share of the entire Incline Village market, with an additional $12.6 million currently pending in Incline Village.
This isn't a self-reported figure. The IVR MLS ranking report is built directly from closed Multiple Listing Service transactions, which makes it the authoritative, verifiable record of who is actually doing business in Incline Village, Nevada.
Source: Official IVR MLS Ranking Report, Incline Village Sales, 2026 YTD
Year-to-date through September 30, 2026, the Incline Village market recorded:
That $2.52 million average confirms the pattern that has defined Incline Village all year: a market anchored by luxury and lakefront demand, where scarce supply and out-of-state, tax-motivated buyers keep competing for the best homes — while the entry and mid-market tiers stay more balanced, giving buyers more negotiating room than they've had in years.
The top individual agents in Incline Village through Q3 2026, ranked by total closed transactions:
Rank | Agent | Brokerage | Transactions | Volume | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Cole Mizak | Compass | 30 | $64.6M | 5.15% |
2 | Grant Meyer | Coldwell Banker | 24 | $48.5M | 3.87% |
3 | Non-member aggregate | — | 21 | $43.2M | 3.44% |
4 | Sabrina Belleci | Casa Tahoe | 17 | $26.6M | 2.12% |
5 | Victoria Popescu | Lakeshore Realty | 14 | $26.4M | 2.10% |
6 | Chris Plastiras | Lakeshore Realty | 13 | $22.7M | 1.81% |
7 | Bruce Soli | Engel & Völkers | 12 | $26.1M | 2.08% |
8 | M. Trevor Smith | Coldwell Banker | 10 | $37.9M | 3.02% |
The #3 line is the MLS's non-member/new-construction aggregate — a catch-all category, not an individual agent. Among all individual agents in Incline Village, Cole Mizak ranks first. Rankings by total transactions, Incline Village only, January 1–September 30, 2026.
Compass is one of the most recognized names in luxury real estate, and its Incline Village agents are among the market's most active. Within that group, Cole Mizak leads decisively.
Across every Compass agent operating in Incline Village in 2026, Cole ranks first by both transaction count and sales volume — 30 transactions and $64.6 million — well ahead of the next Compass agent in town on each measure. Working with Cole means getting the market's #1 Compass agent: the full strength of the Compass platform — luxury marketing reach, international listing syndication, and best-in-class technology — paired with the single most active Compass track record in Incline Village.
Transaction count measures something specific and important: how many buyers and sellers an agent successfully guided to a closing. In a market this thin and this complex, that number is hard to fake and hard to inflate — every transaction is a real family, a real negotiation, and a real close.
Three things stand out about leading this market in 2026:
A clear #1, not a photo finish. At 30 transactions, Cole closed 25% more deals than the next individual agent, in the market he specializes in.
Balance across both sides of the deal. Of those 30 transactions, 14 were listing-side (sellers) and 16 were buyer-side. Many top producers skew heavily to one side; representing sellers and buyers in nearly equal measure means seeing the market from both directions at once — knowing what's selling and why, and what buyers are actually willing to pay.
Volume with breadth. Roughly $64 million in closed Incline Village sales — plus $12.6 million more pending — and a 5.15% market share, spread across 30 transactions, reflects a broad, active practice rather than a single outsized deal, and durable, repeatable results in the community Cole knows best.
Incline Village is Cole's home market, but his practice spans the wider Lake Tahoe region. Beyond his Incline Village business — roughly $64 million closed plus $12.6 million pending — Cole has an additional $23 million+ sold and pending across Crystal Bay, Truckee, and the greater Tahoe area in 2026, bringing his total production for the year to approximately $100 million across all markets.
That regional reach reflects a longer track record: a 2025 in which Cole was the #1 agent by individual sales volume in Incline Village, part of more than $280 million in career sales, with recognition from RealTrends among the top 1.5% of agents nationwide, the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS, Million Dollar Guild) designations, and a place on the National Association of Realtors' 2024 "30 Under 30" list.
Production data isn't a vanity metric — it carries real information for anyone about to transact.
For sellers: The market's #1 agent by transactions is, by definition, the one consistently getting homes sold and closed across price points. In a two-speed market where pricing and presentation separate a strong sale from a listing that sits, that closing experience is exactly what protects your price and your timeline.
For buyers: In a market where a large share of the best inventory — especially at the high end — trades off-market before it's ever public, the most active agent is the one most likely to hear about a property first. Strong buyer-side transaction volume signals real access and the ability to win deals.
That's the practical case for looking at verified data before choosing representation: it's a direct proxy for the market access and negotiating experience you'll rely on.
The fourth quarter brings Incline Village's seasonal rhythm. As ski season approaches and Diamond Peak opens, buyer interest historically sharpens among those who want to be settled before winter and the holidays. Year-end also brings tax-motivated activity, as buyers time purchases and relocations around Nevada residency and liquidity considerations — a recurring driver given the state's zero income tax.
Expect the two-speed pattern to hold: continued resilience at the luxury and lakefront top, with the entry and mid-market tiers staying rate-sensitive and rewarding well-priced, well-presented homes. Scarcity remains the through-line — Incline can't build more inventory, which is why the best properties keep their pricing power even as the broader market normalizes.
Who is the #1 real estate agent in Incline Village in 2026? Per the official IVR MLS ranking report for Incline Village sales, January 1–September 30, 2026, Cole Mizak of Compass is the #1 agent by transaction count, with 30 closed transactions, roughly $64 million in closed local volume (plus $12.6 million pending), and a 5.15% market share.
Who is the top Compass real estate agent in Incline Village? Cole Mizak. Among all Compass agents in Incline Village in 2026, he ranks first by both transaction count and sales volume, well ahead of the next Compass agent on each measure.
How is the Incline Village real estate market performing in 2026? Through Q3 2026, Incline Village recorded about 498 transactions and roughly $1.25 billion in total volume, at an average sale price near $2.52 million. Luxury and lakefront stayed strong on scarce supply, while entry and mid-market tiers offered buyers more negotiating room.
Why does transaction count matter when choosing a real estate agent? It measures how many buyers and sellers an agent actually guided to closing — verified, MLS-sourced, and hard to inflate. High transaction volume, balanced across listing and buyer sides, signals broad market access and negotiating experience that directly affect your outcome.
Is now a good time to buy or sell in Incline Village? It depends on your price tier. Luxury and lakefront remain seller-favorable, while entry and mid-market buyers have more leverage than they've had in years. A current comparative market analysis is the best way to know where a specific property stands.
I'm Cole Mizak, a Compass luxury real estate agent and the #1 agent in Incline Village by transaction count for 2026, with more than $280 million in career sales across Incline Village, Crystal Bay, and Truckee. My focus is consistent results across the market — for sellers and buyers alike — and access to the properties, often off-market, that never reach the public MLS.
If you're planning a move in Q4 or into 2027, let's talk about where you stand and what's really available. Reach out at mtnluxuryliving.com. You may also want to read my Incline Village market report and my guide to what it costs to own a home in Incline Village.
Source: Incline Village Realtors (IVR) MLS Ranking Report, Incline Village sales, January 1–September 30, 2026, ranked by total transactions (top 50 agents). This article is general market commentary, not an appraisal or investment advice.
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