Team

Bret Pursuit

Broker DRE#01411330

Bret joined the real estate industry right out of UCLA in 2003 after a couple related undergraduate internships and jobs. A third generation licensee with a depth of experience in finance, entitlement, development, and renewables, his well rounded experience ensures client satisfaction. 

“During a recent investor land acquisition campaign call we shared that one of our major competitive advantages was a secret weapon named Bret Pursuit.”  

Austin Ybarra

Senior Agent DRE#01895572

Born and raised in Laguna Beach, Austin is well known for his love for the Southern California real estate market. Dedication to service shows through his deep passion for constantly seeking, finding and negotiating great deals for his clients - many of whom he represents repeatedly over the decades. 

“All he cared about was finding a home that would make us truly happy. We were so impressed by his knowledge of the market, trends, value and risks. We landed in the home of our dreams and Austin made it all happen!” 

Wendy Taylor

Senior Agent DRE#02139353 

Wendy has lived in Southern California all her life and has extensive knowledge of the residential markets across Orange County. With awards for both sales and customer satisfaction, Wendy has proven that she has what it takes to perform for her clients and get the job done in today’s challenging real estate market.

“Wendy was there with unmatched support giving us the right tools to make the best informed decision. Wendy listened to our needs and guided us comfortably through the process.  We knew we were in good hands with Wendy!  In the end we were able to sell our home for top dollar and close on our forever home and we couldn't be happier."

Heather Kluter

Agent DRE#02208113

With a keen eye for detail and a passion for connecting people with their ideal homes, Heather applies advanced insights into market trends and buyer psychology to ensure that each transaction is not only efficient but also aligned with clients’ deeper desires and goals.

“Heather was amazing. She is such a pleasure to work with and really put the effort in to understand us and what we were looking for, and then went and found it. I couldn’t recommend her more highly. Seriously, with Heather’s talent, experience and wonderful attitude, she’s one of the best!”

Kary Whitaker

Agent / Interior Design Specialist DRE#02100370

With 18 years experience in residential, commercial, and spatial Interior Design, Kary graduated with a BFA in Interior Architecture from AIU and earned the highest honors as class Valedictorian. As Pursuit’s interior design consultant, Kary shows up with passion and creative strategy to accelerate delivery and value on every project. Her relationships with clients are built on trust and integrity.

“We were blown away with Kary’s approach to interior design and creative vision when it came to staging our home for sale. She was a pleasure to work with and always kept us informed at every step of the project.”

Scott Morrison

Agent DRE#02179010

Scott has a true passion for real estate.  He's been involved in real estate investing for over a decade. After having a couple bad experiences working with real estate agents he saw a need for home buyers to receive better service when buying or selling their home so he decided to become a licensed agent. He works closely with his clients to make the entire process as seamless and stress free as possible.

“Scott showed immediate confidence walking into an estate sale preview; between learning critical insight through what seemed casual banter and understanding renovation goals, costs and timelines, I knew immediately we had our guy.”

Theodora "Charli" Marzwell DRE#02035289

Katrina "Katie" Maria Shunk DRE#02134222

William “Scott” Coleman DRE#02225721