Meet Our Team
at Keller Williams Big Bear
Ty Sutherland
Realtor® Broker Associate
CalDRE# 00753311
I am a Broker Associates with 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 KW
Kristin Kitahara
Realtor® Sales Agent
CalDRE# 02168085
Joined the Keller Williams family in 2022 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.
Chris Hildebrandt
Realtor® Sales Agent
CalDRE# 01926724
Chris has spent most of his life in Big Bear, enjoying the mountain as an avid skier, snowboarder, and hiker. His knowledge of the area is unparalleled, dedicated to helping clients achieve their real estate dreams and staying current with local market trends and meticulously monitoring inventory.
Tim Hildebrandt
Realtor® Sales Agent
CalDRE# 02103289
Joined the Keller Williams family in 2022 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.
Awards & Recognitions
- #3 Team for KellerWilliams Big Bear Lake 2023
- Top 5 Agent for KellerWilliams Big Bear Lake 2021
- $1 Million in Closed Transactions in a Month; 8 Times
- $2 Million in closed transactions in a month; 4 Times
- Top Listing Agent for the Month; 7 Times
- Top Sales in Area; 2 Years
- Over $7 Million in Sales; 1 Year
- Closed over $175 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
Our motivation comes from connecting clients with their mountain homes.
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