Ryan Gunderson

Meet Ryan

Ryan Gunderson

Principal · DRE #01869795

Local knowledge. Personal attention.

Ryan has spent more than 16 years helping Buyers and Sellers across Coastal Orange County. He lived on Balboa Island for many years, and with family still on the Island, his connection to the community remains personal.

During more than six years on the Balboa Island Improvement Association’s Board of Directors, Ryan developed a practical understanding of the building, zoning, and FEMA considerations that can shape an Island purchase. He helps clients ask the right questions early and brings in the appropriate specialists when needed.

As the leader of The Gunderson Group, Ryan stays closely involved from the first conversation through closing. For Sellers, that means thoughtful preparation, pricing, and a marketing plan built around the home. For Buyers, it means honest guidance on the property, the neighborhood, and the details that matter long after moving day.

The team brings local real estate experience, dedicated operations, and in-house photography, film, and marketing together under one roof. Ryan’s approach is straightforward: listen carefully, do the work, and keep clients informed throughout the process.

Outside of real estate, Ryan enjoys time with his wife, Jill, and their four children, and stays involved in the community his family has long called home.

Pallie Jones

Meet Pallie

Pallie Jones

Realtor · DRE #01918002

A marketing perspective. A personal approach.

Pallie brings a background in advertising and marketing to her work with Buyers and Sellers. She values clear communication, careful attention to detail, and thoughtful negotiation, helping clients understand their options and feel confident at each step.

Before real estate, Pallie was Director of Global Marketing for Warner Bros. on the Batman and Superman brands and Director of Promotions and Licensing for Taco Bell. She also ran her own handbag design business. That experience gives her a practical understanding of how to present a property and connect with its audience.

A Southern California native and longtime Newport Beach resident, Pallie knows the neighborhoods and communities of Orange County. Her discretion and commitment to her clients have helped her build lasting relationships and a loyal client base.

Shelly Angel

Meet Shelly

Shelly Angel

Realtor / Property Manager · DRE #02147705

Newport Beach roots. Dedicated client care.

Shelly joined Arbor Real Estate as office manager in May 2020 after a 29-year career in personal fitness training. She managed three office locations and supported Arbor’s agents before becoming an agent and certified Property Manager in January 2022.

She brings the same care and determination to real estate that shaped her years working with fitness clients. From navigating a competitive offer to managing a property’s day-to-day needs, Shelly focuses on helping people feel informed, supported, and well represented.

A Newport Beach native, Shelly knows the local neighborhoods, schools, and community activities. She enjoys helping Buyers find a home that suits the way they live, as well as the features on their wish list.

Outside work, Shelly teaches dance in the Port Streets and volunteers at Orange County fundraising events, including Table for 10, the culinary charity event created by her sister, Kristin Martin. She also enjoys sports, travel, and time with family and friends.

Balboa Island and Newport Harbor at sunset

The Gunderson Group

Your Coastal Orange County
Real Estate Team

Serving

Balboa Island, Newport Beach, Balboa Peninsula, Corona Del Mar, Newport Coast, Eastside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, and Irvine.
33.6058° N   117.8900° W

Currently offered

Active on the market.

327 Amethyst

Balboa Island

Listed At $7,495,000

118 Sapphire

Balboa Island

Listed At $6,395,000

10 Maritime

Corona del Mar

Listed At $3,395,000

A record of representation

Results you can see.

$949+

MillionRepresented Sales VolumeSales Volume

235

Transaction Sides RepresentedSides Represented

210

Property Sales

* Based on MLS data. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

A selection from our sales portfolio.

1403 N. Bayfront

Balboa Island

Listed At $5,695,000

Represented Seller

201 Marine

Balboa Island

Listed At $4,395,000

Represented Buyer & Seller

608 E. Collins

Orange

Listed At $1,399,000

Represented Seller

206 Apolena

Balboa Island

Listed At $6,495,000

Represented Seller

A coastal home presented by The Gunderson Group

A different perspective

Thoughtfully
presented.

Prepared with care.

We help get each home ready for market with staging guidance, repairs, vendor coordination, and cleaning.

Presented with purpose.

In-house photography, video, and custom marketing created around each home.

Why Us?

The Gunderson Group

Meet the team.

The Gunderson Group is based on Balboa Island, representing Buyers and Sellers throughout Coastal Orange County.

Led by Ryan Gunderson, we bring together local real estate expertise, dedicated operations, and in-house photography, film, and marketing so your home’s presentation gets the same close attention as your transaction.

Ryan Gunderson

Principal

DRE #01869795
Alexa Mills

Alexa Mills

Realtor / Operations Manager

DRE #02120646

Shelly Angel

Realtor / Property Manager

DRE #02147705

Pallie Jones

Realtor

DRE #01918002
Dawn Adelsberg

Dawn Adelsberg

Realtor

DRE #01244257
Aaron Krempasky

Aaron Krempasky

Realtor

DRE #02149606
Nick Vizcaino

Nick Vizcaino

Realtor

DRE #02131749
Kyle Gunderson

Kyle Gunderson

Marketing Director

DRE #02012726

In our clients’ words

Ryan found us an off-market home in an incredible Balboa Island location. He and his team navigated the transaction smoothly. From start to finish, we felt completely taken care of. If you’re looking for a Realtor you…

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Our clients’ words.

Ryan found us an off-market home in an incredible Balboa Island location. He and his team navigated the transaction smoothly. From start to finish, we felt completely taken care of. If you’re looking for a Realtor you can trust, we would highly recommend Ryan and his team.

— Client

Working with Ryan and his group has been an absolute pleasure from start to finish! Their professionalism, deep knowledge of the market, and constant communication made the entire buying and selling process smooth and stress free.”

Ryan truly goes above and beyond. He was always available to answer questions, provide honest guidance, and advocate for our best interests. We felt supported every step of the way.”

If you're looking for someone reliable, experienced, and genuinely caring, Ryan is the one you want by your side!

— RH

Ryan and his team did an incredible job for us during each of the three critical phases of selling our home. First, Ryan and his invaluable assistant, Alexa, were exceptionally creative in helping us prepare the house for the market. A key asset was their established relationships with sub-contractors and vendors which allowed us to make quality upgrades in a cost-effective and timely manner.

Next, the marketing strategy devised by Ryan and his team was exceptional. They organized top-class photography and videography professionals to showcase the home in its very best light and then executed an outreach campaign via both print and social media that was thorough and impressive. On top of this, perhaps the key factor for the successful sale was Ryan’s established relationship with his peer real estate professionals. Ryan very skillfully “primed the market” and brought multiple potential buyers to the property.

Finally, the negotiations process and the inevitable challenges that come with any escrow were handled smoothly and with an experienced, steady hand. This was particularly appreciated. All in all, we could not recommend Ryan and The Gunderson Group more highly.

— CJ & CJ

In these sometimes hectic and fast paced times, I would like to take a moment and express my sincere appreciation for your professional work in selling our home. As many real estate transactions have a host of complexities and obstacles, ours was no different. To be honest, Angie and I felt you controlled our transaction as if you had been in the real estate business for many more years than your age would otherwise indicate. It was apparent from the beginning you were more than prepared for every stage of the process. You continued to impress us with your negotiating skills with other agents as well as your efforts in monitoring our transaction after entering escrow.

I was impressed with your ability to incorporate all the 3rd party companies to insure a timely and successful closing. The many skill sets you posses contributed immensely to our successful conclusion. Your professionalism and work ethics separate you from the many available realtors. We appreciate you looking out for our best interests. We look forward to utilizing you on our next purchase! Professionals always make it look easy!

— Bill Bird, PresidentNorth American Van Lines, Inc.Executive moving Systems, Inc.

I want to commend Ryan Gunderson for his performance when he listed my house. I was impressed with the professionalism and standard of work he exhibited as he performed his duties.... I was very impressed in how he handled all third party companies that were introduced for a transaction of this caliber. Public relations and high quality staff are two of the most important assets of any organization and Ryan is an example of both. I appreciate all the time he invested to make sure my house was sold promptly with no problems along the way. A big "Thank you" goes out to Ryan!

— R.

I just wanted to write and thank you for all the work you put in on the purchase of the property in Costa Mesa. I have bought and sold several properties in the last forty years. Most of them were homes but some were income properties. Over that time I have worked with a lot of realtors. I have worked with knowledgeable realtors. I have worked with energetic realtors. I have worked with realtors that really studied the market. However I have never found a realtor that combined all three. You have a rare combination of good business sense and a real concern for doing what is right for the client. You showed us dozens of properties. We were very picky and you never got impatient with us. You really did have our best interest at heart. In addition to knowing the market, you also helped us explore financing options we were unaware of. Ryan you are the real deal. That is a rare commodity in this world. Thank you for everything. When we are ready to list our place in Laguna we will call you.

— Eric

We purchased a bayfront home on a double lot that had the complexities of a dock, sea wall and a house that needed to be torn down to build two new homes. We had a very quick escrow to secure a great purchase price. Ryan did an excellent job negotiating with the selling agent and his client - he has a soft but effective professional touch. He also did in-depth due diligence with all the governing agencies to insure we did not have entitlement surprises. I look forward to working with him on the next deal.

— Bayfront Client

Ryan did a great job finding our new home and working with the seller's agent. He is hardworking and very detailed. I would recommend him for all your real estate needs.

— Mrs. Cooper

We worked with other real estate agents many times over the last 50 years. Ryan Gunderson is the absolute best. He's smart, polite and responsive. He deals with all parties in a respectful way that brings the parties together in the correct way. We bought the perfect house for us and everything was handled beautifully. We will use him to buy rental property in the future.

— A.R.

We really enjoyed working with Ryan. He was extremely responsive, professional and upfront throughout the entire process. He understood what we needed and went above and beyond to deliver it. He has great market knowledge and we will definitely be working with him again in the future.

— Client

Ryan has a complete set of tools to help make the process of finding, financing and buying a home easy and fun. Ryan is especially good at understanding quickly what the client needs are and matching them with the right properties. Most of all he is a professional and joy to be around-great at making you comfortable and enjoying the search. I highly recommend using Ryan for your next search. You won't be disappointed.

— Client

Over the last 30 years, my husband and I have had the opportunity to work with a handful of good realtors. Ryan by far exceeds our past experiences. He was able to find us our dream home and he made everything possible in order to make it ours. If it had not been for his tireless efforts we would not own this home today. Being from out of state, there were many things we were not able to take care of and Ryan was right there to fill our shoes. Ryan coordinated a meeting with some of the best contractors and architects in the area and was able to accomplish this on short notice and on the one day we were able to fly in. He is extremely knowledgeable and was able to give us very valuable advice throughout the entire process. Ryan is one of the most genuine, hard-working realtors we have ever worked with. Even after the sale, he continues to help and guide us through other questions we have. This is a man of character and we are not only blessed to have had Ryan as our realtor, but now as our friend. If you have the opportunity to work with Ryan, we know you will not be disappointed!

— R.V.H.

My wife and I have purchased several properties and Ryan by far, has been the best realtor we have ever had the pleasure to represent us! We were new to the area and Ryan thoroughly advised us of the positives and negatives of the area and was always responsive to my incessant questions, which led to a successful and on time close of escrow. Ryan has continued to assist us on post close, remodeling, which is way more than I have ever experienced from a realtor. My wife and I cannot express highly enough, our recommendation of this young, energetic professional realtor!

— C.H.

Ryan did an exceptional job for us. He stayed on top of all deadlines and worked with all parties involved to ensure the deal got done to eveyone's satisfaction. He is a long time local with a wealth of practical knowledge and hometown warmth. We would recommend Ryan to anyone looking to buy or sell in the area.

— L.S.

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