Sabena Sarma

Broker Associate | Lead Agent | Founder, The Sarma Group

A Southern California native, Sabena Sarma is a top-producing real estate advisor known for her strategic insight, expert negotiation skills, and client-first approach. She holds an MBA from the University of Southern California and a BA in Economics from the University of California, San Diego.

Before transitioning into real estate, Sabena led high-performing sales teams at Fortune 500 companies and fast-growing Silicon Valley startups. This background instilled a data-driven, results-oriented mindset that she brings to every client and transaction. With over 15 years of experience, she previously owned and operated her own brokerage before joining Compass.

Sabena is the founder of The Sarma Group, a high-performing team dedicated to delivering exceptional results and a seamless, strategic client experience from start to finish. Built primarily on referrals and repeat clients, the team’s success is rooted in long-standing relationships and trust. The Sarma Group is ranked among the top 1.5% of teams nationwide by RealTrends.

In addition to representing clients, Sabena is an active real estate investor who manages her own portfolio and completes renovation projects each year. This hands-on experience provides her with a unique perspective on value creation, design, and long-term investment strategy.

Her approach blends institutional-level strategy with practical investment expertise, giving clients a distinct advantage in competitive markets and in building long-term wealth.

Sabena is passionate about helping clients grow wealth through real estate—whether guiding first-time buyers, advising seasoned investors, or helping families build generational wealth. She serves as a trusted thought partner, often collaborating with clients’ financial and tax advisors to align real estate decisions with broader wealth strategies.

An empty nester, Sabena enjoys working on renovation projects, exploring new restaurants, and staying actively engaged in her community.