“When agents achieve a certain level of success, it is not uncommon for them to remove themselves from significant portions of the real estate transaction. I believe in remaining ’hands-on’ in all of my transactions. It ensures the client that their transaction will be handled with the level of service and integrity that is associated with The Team Advantage. In addition, it shows them how much I genuinely appreciate the opportunity.”

Gwyn Carter Rice has been actively marketing and selling homes for over 25 years in North County San Diego and has closed more than 2000 transactions! Her consistent stream of referrals and satisfied clients has resulted in repetitive Top Agent awards, a true measure of the passion she has for her profession.

Gwyn incorporates a multifaceted marketing approach that ensures global exposure and positive results when selling a client’s home. Buyers benefit from her unsurpassable knowledge of the North County communities, her attention to detail and her desire to exceed the expectation of every client.

Believing that giving back to our community is important, Gwyn has served as a founding member of Pickford Realty Cares, helping to create a safe haven for victims of domestic violence. At present, she sits on the Board of Trustees for La Jolla Country Day School, is an active committee member for La Jolla Country Day School’s Building on Excellence Campaign; and a Country Day Fund Committee member. She is also an active member of the National Charity League.

Gwyn currently resides in Solana Beach. Her husband Mark Rice is Vice-President of Development for a software company servicing the Biotech Community. Her one daughter, Sheridan attends La Jolla Country Day School and is an excellent tennis and volleyball player.

In her free time Gwyn enjoys an active lifestyle that includes working out, hiking, skiing, reading and entertaining.

What does the future hold? I remember being in London with the founder of our company when he stated, “People, look around you at the price of Real Estate. San Diego is a bargain!” The future is BRIGHT for San Diego.

“As an agent you become a tremendous resource to your clients, from recommending builders and architects to restaurants and dry cleaners. One’s talents and service skills go beyond just the real estate transaction, and for me, that is a great personal reward.

Lisa Stennes has been with Prudential since 1992 after moving to Coastal North County San Diego in 1990. She has lived both in Rancho Santa Fe and Carmel Valley. Through her affiliations over the years, Lisa has been involved in building and construction, the spec-house market and remodeling and offers clients a strong list of resources for a variety of real estate needs.

Lisa’s networking skills and affinity for binging people together have served her and her clients well over the years. Having a special interest in fundraising for charities, Lisa has been actively involved in National Charity League, Pickford Realty Cares, Children’s Hospital, American Heart Association, Fairbanks Republican Women Federated, Vision of Children Foundation, American Liver Foundation and the Pacific Ridge School.

Along with her other team members, Lisa embraces working with a wide variety of clients with very different needs. Having lived in other parts of the country and world, Lisa also enjoys working with out-of-state and international relocation clients, assisting them in what most would consider a major transition. She is also fluent in German.

Together with her husband Paul, a local bio-tech CEO and her two daughters, Lara who attends Pacific Ridge School and Elle Marie, an active two year old, Lisa now resides on the Del Mar Mesa of Carmel Valley.

“Community is very important to me. I strive to make a positive difference in the lives around me, to bring integrity, respect and friendship to both personal and professional relationships.”

Linda Laborde has been a resident of San Diego’s North County Coastal area for over 30 years and has been with Prudential California Realty since 1999. Her award winning success in Real Estate can be attributed to her innate people skills, unrelenting work ethic and great organizational talents.

Buyers and sellers alike benefit from Linda’s extensive background in design, merchandising, marketing and her management skills. She has embraced technology and global marketing when assisting her clients with the home buying and selling process. But it is her willingness to embrace the personal element unique to the Real Estate transaction that has enabled her to continue to grow her list of satisfied clients in these changing times.

Through strategic partnerships, Linda has amassed an extensive corporate base, counseling countless families in the buying and selling process that often accompanies corporate relocations.

Linda is a voracious reader, who loves yoga, embraces a holistic approach to life, and enjoys Feng Shui and jewelry design. She is also a dedicated volunteer who gives generously of her time to a local hospice and various environmental organizations.

At present Linda resides in Encinitas, an area that offers both coastal and inland living, acclaimed schools and a thriving business community.

“My goal is to provide quality service to my clients and to guide them through the ever-evolving Southern California real estate market with knowledge, honesty and integrity.”

Molly Santistevan joined the “Team Advantage” with years of experience in residential real estate sales, land sales in properties suitable for individual homeowner construction or development, and with the timely knowledge of working with financial institutions in the short sale process and marketing bank-owned properties.

Growing up in the Midwest, Molly graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts from Loyola University and started her professional sales and marketing career in real estate sales in Chicago. As a local resident of Del Mar for the past 13 years, Molly, her husband David and their four children now reside in Rancho Santa Fe.

Molly has been an active member of San Diego’s North County Coastal Community. She served as a Girl Scout Troop leader for 11 years, volunteered for Casa de Amparo and the San Diego Food Bank, and is a member of The Rancho Santa Fe Country Friends.

Molly dedicates her free time to supporting her children at various sporting events, playing competitive tennis and riding her horse on local trails.

She is a wonderful resource to our clients with her extensive knowledge of schools, local programs, activities and clubs.

"My mission is to work in a true partnership
with my clients and to make the process as
seamless as possible from start to finish.”

Hannah Faria has come into the real estate business with an enthusiastic disposition and a hunger for providing stellar service for her clients!  Along with her strong work ethic and boundless energy she brings her valued people skills into every transaction.

Hannah has mastered two key elements to success in real estate: active listening and follow through.  “Matching a client to their perfect dream home or marketing someone’s treasured property for sale requires the ability to truly listen and respond.”  Hannah enjoys seeking out the perfect neighborhoods, community amenities, best school districts, and commute requirements based on her buyers’ desires and needs. With Hannah’s innate sense of style, she often assists clients in preparing their home for sale, focusing on those elements that best convey value and the special qualities of their property.

Passionate about helping first time homebuyers and young families, Hannah has found a special niche.  With over six years of experience as a nanny/home manager, she has a unique understanding of what a young family is looking for in their first home and in the “move up market” as growing families seek more square footage and bedrooms.
 
When transitioning to real estate, Hannah felt it was important to associate herself with a top-notch team which is why she chose The Team Advantage.   Clients who work with The Team Advantage experience a level of service and integrity that can be attributed to the breadth of talent and strong collaborative nature of every team member.  Our team has a strong desire to strive for a ‘hands on approach’ to every transaction and exceed every client’s expectation.  “It is that hands on approach that I think will connect me to each and every one of my clients for years to come.”

Born in Alamo, Hannah lived in Northern California until leaving for college in San Luis Obispo.  Newly engaged to her high school sweetheart, a paramedic/firefighter, she now resides in Pacific Beach where in her free time she enjoys hiking, concerts, cooking and enjoying the unique offerings of San Diego.