The Echelberger Real Estate Group
With years of experience helping local buyers and sellers just like yourself, we know how to locate the finest properties and negotiate the best deals. It's our job to know about the latest market conditions, government regulations, and upcoming developments — so that you don't have to.
Doug Echelberger
Any discussion of the San Clemente real estate market would be incomplete without a mention of Doug Echelberger’s name. The lead agent of San Clemente’s #1 real estate team, the Echelberger Group, and a lifelong resident with industry contributions spanning nearly four decades, Doug hails from a family of trusted real estate professionals who for more than 21 years owned and operated a local brokerage, San Clemente Real Estate. Subsequent to selling the business with their son’s help, Doug’s parents retired, while he maintained his commitment to providing South County clients with honest and dependable service to help them accomplish their most important objectives.
Over the years, Doug has been lauded with countless accolades for his impressive sales volume and exceptional expertise. Although a majority of the real estate transactions he’s facilitated have been single-family home sales, Doug has also handled REOs, probate, short sales, divorce sales, income properties, commercial sales and leases. Simply put, there isn’t a single facet of the business of residential and commercial real estate that Doug hasn’t mastered.
From his unmatched understanding of the local marketplace, to his incomparable ability to oversee successful real estate transactions marked by outstanding service, there are many characteristics that set Doug apart from his competitors.
With the support of Surterre Properties®, each of Doug’s skills and talents is reinforced, ensuring his clients an even more rewarding experience. Expert marketing strategy, courtesy of an award-winning in-house advertising studio, is just one of the many amenities Doug enjoys as part of the industry’s most forward-thinking organization. The latest in industry technology and a network of the area’s best and most accomplished agents and brokers further magnify opportunities for Doug’s clients — and place Doug in the best position possible to focus on what he’s best known for: sterling personalized service. More about Doug...
Chris Walker
Having worked for more than 20 years in the customer service and marketing industries, Chris Walker brings to his clients and to Surterre Properties® an exceptionally thorough grasp of the real estate transaction from start to finish. Passionate about South Orange County’s marketplace in addition to helping buyers and sellers realize their most important objectives, he works diligently and with meticulous attention to detail, keeping the client’s best interests his utmost priority at all times. A well-rounded real estate professional who’s certified ePro and SFR, Chris is seasoned not only when it comes to facilitating the sale and purchase of property, but with short sales, bank owned properties, 1031 exchanges, income property, relocation, divorce sales and property management.
The incomparable resources made available to agents at Surterre — where Chris has partnered with renowned San Clemente real estate expert Doug Echelberger of San Clemente’s # 1 real estate team, the Echelberger Group — create an undeniable edge for his clients, no matter what their goals. An award-winning in-house marketing team and an ever-expanding network comprised of the area’s best and most accomplished agents and brokers are just a couple elements that support Chris and the Echelberger Group in their ongoing quest to perfect the client experience via outstanding, personalized service. Together, Chris, the Echelberger Group and Surterre ensure real estate transactions marked not only by the best possible value, but by the most attentive customer care.
Josh Cunningham
Josh Cunningham is a Commercial Real Estate Agent with the Echelberger Team. His focus is primarily Income Properties and Commercial Real Estate in San Clemente, Dana Point and the surrounding areas. Seeing the growing need for a specialist in this sector of our local market, Doug joined forces with Josh to provide clients with an array of new services extending into commercial leasing and sales of retail, office and apartment complexes. Josh joins the Echelberger team with an extensive background in Commercial Real Estate leasing and financing. He has overseen transactions with all major commercial property types and understands the complexities with the Commercial Real Estate market. As a Commercial Lending Department Manager for L.A. County, Josh developed a large database of lenders, attorneys, appraisers and contractors. These relationships that Josh has culminated throughout the years have proven to be vital in accomplishing a smooth transaction. Josh ensures that clients are well-represented and quickly learns their needs to ensure that they are comfortable during the entire process. He is known for his integrity and honesty which makes him a perfect fit for the Echelberger Team. Josh strives to help his clients really understand their transaction. "I want to breakdown the complexity of Commercial Real Estate so it is easy to understand and so a decision is based on hard facts and not speculation", says Josh.
Josh is a San Clemente resident and has enjoyed life here with his wife, Kate, for the last 7 years. He enjoys golfing, hiking, scuba diving, fishing and all things that the Southern California beaches have to offer. His local knowledge is a valuable tool that he uses to assist his clients with their decisions. From first time investors to seasoned professionals, Josh will provide the data, knowledge and tools necessary to achieve their goals.
Heidi Cutter
Heidi Cutter is a diversified Real Estate Agent that has been selling homes in Southern California since 2003. Her success in Real Estate has awarded her recognition as a Top Producer in her field. Heidi's primary focus is specializing in high end homes in the South Orange County coastal communities. Prior to Real Estate, Heidi worked in the fashion industry for 20 years traveling internationally and working with top designers. Born in Innsbruck, Austria and raised in Southern California, Heidi brings an international flair to the Echelberger Group. She is fluent in German and she is a Sports Enthusiast and enjoys scuba diving with her sons Brian and Todd. Heidi listens and understands the needs of her client's. Her thorough product knowledge enhances her exceptional customer service and helps her client's to achieve the home of their dreams.
Carrie Ann Ibert
Carrie Ann has been a Buyer’s Specialist with the Echelberger Team since 2004. Her unique contribution to our team includes 20 years of prior corporate experience in marketing, training development, and public relations for which she was the recipient of numerous industry awards. This experience has been a great asset in her ability to assess her client’s needs quickly and to provide information, technology, and support that is necessary and expected for our clients real estate needs. These talents along with Carrie Ann’s excellent listening skills and personable nature help our clients achieve their goals and feel comfortable throughout the entire home buying experience!
Nicole Josse
Nicole Josse joined Doug Echelberger in 1990 as a transaction coordinator and personal assistant. She is a consummate professional with a strong work ethic and extensive background of the local area. She is a licensed real estate agent and is trustworthy and adept in helping clients achieve their goals. An excellent troubleshooter by nature and pro-active, she is always eager to give excellent personalized service, while seamlessly handling any incidental snags that may arise throughout a real estate transaction. Her evolution within the company has led her primarily to oversee the day-to-day marketing facet of the business. She is a valued asset in the group, helping to facilitate smooth experiences.
Tracy Young
16 years of experience in the escrow industry, including 5 years as Branch Manager and 11 years as an Escrow Officer, coupled with a strong commitment to helping the client realize their goals, makes Tracy Young a dedicated and established professional. Hardworking and discreet, Tracy is not only seasoned with her own outstanding brand of personalized service, but accustomed to the expectations and needs of the luxury client. Her detail-oriented approach to the real estate transaction ensures clients both a rewarding experience and efficient results. Her comprehensive knowledge of Residential equity resale, short sales, and bank-owned properties makes her an invaluable asset. Her ultimate goal is to ensure a smooth and timely closing and to build a working, life-long relationship.
