Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty is doing a victory lap this month as the Boston-based brokerage celebrates a record $2.9 billion in sales volume last year.

That’s up 16% from the previous year making the company one of a handful of independent brokerages to make such an accomplishment in 2020.

“Through the urgent challenges of COVID-19, Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty’s leadership team has continued to lead its sales associates to their strengths and lay the groundwork to manage what may be permanent changes for the industry,” the company said in a press release.

The company’s investments in virtual marketing, coaching and digital sales helped them succeed in enjoying their most successful year, according to a press release.