The Gunderson GroupThe Gunderson GroupLet’s Connect
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.

Call Ryan Email Ryan
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.

Connect with Pallie
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.

Connect with Shelly

Why The Gunderson Group?

Your home.
Our attention.
Our commitment.

Based on Balboa Island and serving coastal Orange County, The Gunderson Group brings personal guidance and in-house creative resources together around your home.

Explore the Approach
Ryan Gunderson, principal of The Gunderson Group
Ryan Gunderson Principal · The Gunderson Group at Arbor

The work behind your sale

Good advice.
Then the work to back it up.

An MLS listing puts your home on the market. The work goes much further: thoughtful preparation, informed pricing, a compelling presentation, and attention to what buyers tell us. Before launch, during showings, and through negotiations, each decision matters.

01 / Prepare

Spend where it matters.

Would staging help? Is fresh paint worthwhile? What can stay exactly as it is? We help you weigh the likely benefit against the cost and timing, then coordinate with trusted stagers, painters, contractors, and cleaners.

A clear plan for your home, your budget, and your timeline.

02 / Price

Know the reasons behind the number.

Recent sales are part of the picture. So are competing homes, condition, location, layout, and what buyers are responding to now. You get a pricing recommendation with the reasoning behind it and a candid discussion of the tradeoffs.

An informed starting point, with room to respond to the market.

In-house. Involved.

Marketing that
moves with you.

Our agents work directly with our in-house marketing team. Photography, films, property websites, custom magazines, and video brochures are created around your home, and refined as we learn what resonates with buyers.

The conversation continues after an open house. What caught buyers’ attention? What held them back? Your agent brings that feedback straight to the people creating the marketing, so the next presentation can answer the right questions.

Help buyers see the possibilities.

A buyer loves the home but hesitates over the kitchen. Your agent can work directly with our marketing director to create realistic renovation concepts, explore different finishes, or show a fresh exterior palette. High-quality AI renderings turn an idea into something a buyer can picture, while the conversation is still fresh.

Creative resources close at hand. A team ready to act.

Where your home is seen

Broad exposure.
Thoughtful delivery.

We put your home where buyers and their agents are looking, then give them a reason to take a closer look.

Online, where the search begins.

MLS distribution brings your listing to major real estate search platforms. A dedicated property website, Zillow Showcase, and social media give buyers more ways to explore, with carefully sequenced photography, property films, aerial views, and clear details.

Directly to local agents.

Custom property emails put the presentation in front of our local real estate agent network, helping agents recognize a fit for their buyers and share it with them.

Throughout the neighborhood.

Neighborhood mailers and open houses reach people who already know the area, including neighbors considering a move nearby or recommending it to friends and family.

At the showing. And after it.

We help prepare the lighting, atmosphere, and presentation before buyers arrive. Custom magazines and video brochures give them something thoughtful to revisit and share at home. Every detail supports a clear, memorable impression.

Beyond the flyer

An investment in
your presentation.

Zillow Showcase, custom magazines, video brochures, and more represent a meaningful investment of our own time and money. We see them as part of the work you hire us to do.

With Zillow Showcase, we bring together high-resolution photography, property video, an immersive tour, an interactive floor plan, and prominent listing-agent branding. Buyers can explore the home and connect with the team who knows it.

Personally involved

Personal attention.
A group behind you.

Led by Ryan Gunderson, our group brings agents and creative professionals together around your sale. Your agent remains your point of contact, with team support for preparation, showings, and marketing.

When an offer arrives, we help you look beyond price to the terms, contingencies, and timing, so you can make an informed decision about what works for you.

After the launch

We keep
paying attention.

What are buyers asking? Where are they hesitating? Is the presentation telling the right story? Your agent and our marketing team review the response together and talk through what should happen next.

With marketing in-house, we can revisit photography, refresh materials, and adjust the message as the listing evolves. Price remains part of an honest discussion, alongside preparation, presentation, and feedback.

A clear process. Real investment. Follow-through you can see.

Start with your home

Let’s make a
thoughtful plan.

Tell us what you’re considering. We’ll help you decide what to do next.

Talk With Our Group
Ryan Gunderson
Ryan Gunderson · Principal · DRE #01869795

Let’s connect.

949.873.3841ryan@arborrealestate.com

Reach Ryan directly, or connect with a member of the group.

Email Ryan