Julissa Martinez is a dedicated real estate professional serving clients across San Diego, with a focus on the area's diverse coastal towns and vibrant urban neighborhoods. Her extensive knowledge of local market trends enables her to help clients find homes or investment properties that align with their unique lifestyle needs.
With a client-first approach rooted in trust, transparency, and open communication, Julissa is committed to making every transaction seamless and stress-free. Her passion for the community and dedication to exceptional service ensure her clients receive personalized guidance and support throughout the buying or selling process.
Danielle Cotner is a North County San Diego Realtor® and strategic advisor specializing in helping families buy and sell homes with confidence. She focuses on positioning properties effectively and protecting client equity, guiding clients through the process with honesty, clarity, and a strategic approach to maximize returns.
With a background in psychology and over a decade of experience in real estate negotiation, marketing, and transaction management, Danielle offers insight and precise execution at every stage. As a longtime local and dedicated professional, she is committed to providing personalized support to clients whether they are upsizing, downsizing, or relocating, ensuring their goals are met with a smart plan and genuine care.
Kristin McIntyre is a dedicated real estate professional with over 20 years of experience in client-focused industries. She specializes in styling, staging, and smart investments, providing clients with a seamless and elevated buying or selling experience. Kristin believes that real estate transactions should be personalized and human-centered, ensuring her clients feel confident and cared for throughout the process.
Having rebuilt her own home from the ground up, Kristin brings a hands-on understanding of the intricacies involved in property transformation and investment. Her approach combines a keen eye for style with a commitment to guiding clients with purpose and precision, whether they are purchasing their first home, listing a luxury property, or expanding their portfolio.
Hector Ruiz III is a dedicated Compass realtor serving clients throughout Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Inland Empire. As a proud Los Angeles native, he considers the city home and is passionate about helping others navigate their real estate journey with confidence and clarity. Whether clients are purchasing their first home, upgrading to fit growing needs, or building long-term wealth through investment, Hector guides them every step of the way.
He believes real estate is deeply personal, focusing on understanding each client's goals, timeline, and vision for the future. Hector builds relationships that extend beyond the transaction, approaching every deal with honesty, dedication, and a shared commitment to achieving what matters most to his clients.
Grace Kaage is a third-generation real estate leader and principal designer specializing in residential real estate, design, and development. Based on Chicago's North Shore, she and her team serve clients locally and nationally, leveraging her extensive background in brokerage, development, and interior design to help clients buy, sell, and create exceptional homes that are also valuable investments.
As Founder of Kaage Homes Interior Design & Development and Principal Agent of the Kaage Homes Real Estate Team at Compass, Grace has a proven track record in sales and operations, having played a key role in scaling Compass Illinois and Indiana to top brokerage rankings. Her family’s legacy in luxury home restoration and her passion for historic and new construction properties inform her approach, blending design expertise with real estate to deliver record-breaking results and a seamless client experience.
Tamara Suiter is a licensed Realtor based in Austin, Texas, specializing in South Austin, Kyle, and Buda, with a broader service area throughout the greater Austin region. As the only Deaf Realtor in Austin and a native ASL signer, she emphasizes clear communication, confidentiality, and an inclusive, relationship-driven approach to real estate.
Partnering with her husband, Derek Peterson, Tamara has closed over 20 transactions in two years, with her highest sale reaching $710,000. Known for her calm, patient demeanor and strong advocacy, she is dedicated to building trust and providing a personalized, empowering experience for every client.
Sarah Scott is a Realtor® and Partner with The Scott Group in San Diego, with over eighteen years of experience. She specializes in downtown properties but also serves clients across the region from Imperial Beach to Oceanside, with a particular expertise in historic homes near Balboa Park and along the coast.
With a background in Political Science from UCLA and a proactive approach, Sarah excels in negotiation, escrow diplomacy, and transaction management. She is committed to professional development and community service, serving on the San Diego Association of Realtors Grievance & Ethics Committee and volunteering with Voices for Children.
Karla Trusler offers clients a unique advantage by combining the advocacy and negotiation skills of a seasoned attorney with extensive knowledge of the Dallas real estate market. Since transitioning from nearly a decade as a trial lawyer into residential real estate in 2000, she has developed a reputation for attention to detail and strategic insight, helping her team close over $600 million in sales since 2008.
A lifelong Dallas-area resident and graduate of Highland Park High School, Karla’s deep roots in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow inform her market expertise across neighborhoods from Lakewood to Turtle Creek and suburban communities. Her academic background includes a BBA and JD from Baylor University, and her commitment to excellence has earned her recognition in the D Magazine Hall of Fame. Partnering with Compass in 2024, she leverages industry-leading technology to deliver a seamless, sophisticated client experience.
Jon Reining serves clients in the East Bay with deep local knowledge and a practical understanding of home construction and systems. His background includes 25 years at the highest levels of finance in institutional asset management sales, where he honed considerable sales experience and financial expertise. Now living in Piedmont, he applies this professional background to help clients find their ideal home by combining high-level sales skills with an insider's appreciation for how houses work.
Jon brings a hands-on perspective to real estate, having spent his youth fixing things around the house and working as an electrician through college. He is fluent in German and conversant in Italian, allowing him to connect with a diverse range of buyers and sellers. When not assisting clients, Jon enjoys coaching the Piedmont High School Mountain Biking Team, beekeeping, and spending time with his wife and two daughters.