{"id":5232,"date":"2026-02-16T14:45:50","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T22:45:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livsothebysrealtyca.blog\/?p=5232"},"modified":"2026-02-16T14:45:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T22:45:50","slug":"liv-sothebys-international-realty-welcomes-the-otoole-gaston-group-and-expands-coastal-presence-in-ventura","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livsothebysrealtyca.blog\/spu\/liv-sothebys-international-realty-welcomes-the-otoole-gaston-group-and-expands-coastal-presence-in-ventura\/","title":{"rendered":"LIV Sotheby\u2019s International Realty Welcomes the O\u2019Toole Gaston Group and Expands Coastal Presence in Ventura"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fws_6a1c8fe9458a1\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap\"><div class=\"row-bg\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\r\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"820\">Ventura, California, February 2026 \u2014 LIV Sotheby\u2019s International Realty proudly announces the affiliation of the O\u2019Toole Gaston Group, led by seasoned real estate professionals Sean O\u2019Toole, Aaron Gaston, and Grace Gaston, with its Ventura office. In 2025, the group achieved more than $45 million in combined sales volume, and over the course of their careers has completed more than 100 coastal home transactions across Pierpont Bay Beach, the Ventura Keys, and North Beaches. Their proven performance and deep market expertise continue to distinguish them as trusted advisors within Ventura County\u2019s coastal and residential real estate markets.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"1401\">With their affiliation, the O\u2019Toole Gaston Group brings over $17.6 million in current listing volume, including both active and under-contract properties throughout Ventura County. In tandem with the team\u2019s transition, LIV Sotheby\u2019s International Realty has acquired a new beachfront office located at 1039 S Seaward Avenue, Ventura, CA 93001. Positioned steps from the sand, the office enhances the firm\u2019s visibility and accessibility within the Pierpont Bay Beach and Ventura Keys communities, further supporting its presence in Ventura\u2019s most desirable coastal neighborhoods.<\/p>\n<p>Sean O\u2019Toole, a Ventura native with over 20 years of real estate experience, specializes in luxury, coastal, and investment properties throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. With a degree in Business Economics with emphasis in Accounting from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a professional background in market analysis and asset strategy, Sean is recognized for delivering precise, value-driven guidance across a wide range of property types. As Owner and Co-Founder of the O\u2019Toole Gaston Group, his long-term market immersion and leadership have positioned the team as trusted authorities in the region.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"625\">Aaron Gaston brings a strategic, client-centered perspective shaped by a 25-year career in business leadership and 14 years in real estate. As an active member of the Ventura Chamber of Commerce and a previous President, Aaron intimately understands the current and future trends of our local business community. A second-generation Realtor\u00ae, he works alongside his mother, Grace Gaston, a top-producing agent in Ventura for nearly four decades. Together, they continue to lead a highly respected business, consistently ranking among the top 1% of agents nationwide, with a track record of success in high-value residential sales and an unwavering focus on client outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>As a team, Sean and Aaron have built a deeply respected brand rooted in professionalism, results, and service excellence. Through their affiliation with LIV Sotheby\u2019s International Realty, they gain access to the industry&#8217;s most advanced global marketing platforms, a robust international referral network, and full-service transactional support.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are thrilled to welcome the O\u2019Toole Gaston Group to LIV Sotheby\u2019s International Realty,\u201d said Larry Krogh, Managing Broker of LIV Sotheby\u2019s Ventura. \u201cTheir deep market expertise, strategic acumen, and track record of success in Ventura\u2019s coastal communities are exactly what we value in our real estate professionals. With the addition of their beachfront office, we are proud to further expand our physical presence in one of Southern California\u2019s most prestigious coastal corridors.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With this affiliation and office acquisition, LIV Sotheby\u2019s International Realty reinforces its commitment to delivering elevated real estate experiences throughout Ventura County and offering clients unparalleled representation in one of California\u2019s most dynamic beachfront markets.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3462\" data-end=\"3593\"><strong data-start=\"3462\" data-end=\"3474\">Contact:<\/strong><br data-start=\"3474\" data-end=\"3477\" \/><strong data-start=\"3477\" data-end=\"3521\">Sean O\u2019Toole, Global Real Estate Advisor<\/strong><br data-start=\"3521\" data-end=\"3524\" \/>DRE# 01471523<br data-start=\"3537\" data-end=\"3540\" \/>M. 805.701.4664<br data-start=\"3555\" data-end=\"3558\" \/>E. <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3561\" data-end=\"3591\">sean.otoole@sothebysrealty.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3595\" data-end=\"3712\"><strong data-start=\"3595\" data-end=\"3639\">Aaron &amp; Grace Gaston, Global Real Estate Advisor<\/strong><br data-start=\"3639\" data-end=\"3642\" \/>DRE# 01938231, DRE# 01049882<br data-start=\"3655\" data-end=\"3658\" \/>M. 805.232.3150<br data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"3676\" \/>E. <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3679\" data-end=\"3710\">info@thegastongroup.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3784\"><strong data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3738\">New Office Location:<\/strong><br data-start=\"3738\" data-end=\"3741\" \/>1039 S Seaward Avenue<br data-start=\"3762\" data-end=\"3765\" \/>Ventura, CA 93001<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3786\" data-end=\"3841\"><strong data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"290\">About LIV Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/strong><br data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"293\" \/>LIV Sotheby\u2019s International Realty is a full-service luxury real estate brokerage committed to providing a world-class experience through every stage of the buying and selling journey. As the exclusive Board of Regent for the Who\u2019s Who in Luxury Real Estate, LIV Sotheby\u2019s International Realty brings unmatched local expertise and global reach. With offices at 554 E. Main Street in Ventura and 727 W. Ojai Avenue in Ojai, the firm holds the #1 market share by volume for residential properties in the cities of Ventura and Ojai. As part of the Majestic Realty Collective, LIV Sotheby\u2019s International Realty contributes to a network recognized by RealTrends Verified with a National Volume Rank of 17th among all brokerages in the United States. LIV Sotheby\u2019s International Realty helps clients LIV the life they love. 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