Meet Our Team
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Ty Sutherland
Realtor® Broker Associate
CalDRE# 00753311
I am a Broker Associates with over four decades of experience specializing in Financial Management and Real Estate. I have successfully closed over $180 million in real estate transactions, from $35,000 homes to $4,850,000 luxury estates. I am proud to be team lead for Sutherland & Associates FirstTeam.
Kristin Kitahara
Realtor® Sales Agent
CalDRE# 02168085
Became a real estate agent in 2022 under Sutherland Associates with Ty Sutherland, the leading local expert in the area that shares their dedication to bringing their passion for specialized care into the profession, assisting clients with one of the most important decisions in the next chapter of their lives—finding their ideal home. I now work for FirstTeam Real Estate so I can provide the best resources for my clients.
Awards & Recognitions
- #3 Team for KellerWilliams Big Bear Lake 2023
- Top 5 Agent for KellerWilliams Big Bear Lake 2021
- $1 Million in Closed Transactions FirstTeam in a Month; 8 Times
- $2 Million in Closed Transactions FirstTeam in a month; 4 Times
- Top Listing Agent FirstTeam for the Month; 7 Times
- Top Sales in Area FirstTeam; 2 Years
- Over $7 Million in Sales FirstTeam; 1 Year
- Closed over $200 million in Real Estate transactions
Background & Education
- Native California Resident
- Graduated from CSU Long Beach
- B.S in Real Estate and Financial Management
- 42 years Experience as a Real Estate Agent / Broker
- Member of California Association of REALTORS®
- Member of Big Bear Association of REALTORS®
- Licensed Broker (1984) with California Dept. of Real Estate
What People Are Saying
“After interviewing four different realtors, Ty was my very first choice. He not only sold my house in two weeks but I also received near asking price. I would like to thank Ty for his honesty and professionalism through the transaction and I would recommend him to all friends looking for a realtor.”
— Brett Zielonko
“It seems to be rare these days to find someone who is so willing to go the extra mile to provide the kind of service Ty did and to do so with such a great attitude and effectiveness. We feel very fortunate to have met him and had the opportunity to work with him.”
— Connis Barr & Roger Stephen
“As a Real Estate Sales Agent, Ty is very proficient, courteous, firm, and get the job done quickly and correctly. If anyone needs a Real Estate Agent, we would give him the highest possible recommendation.”
— David & Dorothy Neptune
“Ty quickly resolved the obstacles that occurred along the way and made us feel at ease by constantly keeping us in contact with every situation, responding to our calls promptly. He has shown throughout this endeavor the high degree of professionalism that initially attracted us to hire him as our realty agent.”
— Enrique & Annie Valencia
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