Phone: 831-622-1000

Property Management

Having the right team manage your home will make all the difference in the world. This business is about people and always making quality decisions.

Carmel Realty Company has a tradition reaching back almost 100 years. Moreover, our family has been paving new ground in high-end Peninsula Real Estate in Carmel and Pebble Beach for over four decades. We have built our name on quality and integrity and this is a tradition Carmel Realty will not compromise. Each of the professionals at Carmel Realty has been working with or in the Fortune 1000 companies and their associates for 20+ years. At our top tier, we are graduates of Stanford and other leading universities. We are former executives in Real Estate, Marketing, Hospitality and Technology. Our approach to managing this business is unique. It's a commitment to the best practices, efficiency and customer service.

This powerful management team brings with it a valuable network- professional, social, and philanthropic. This network lives and works directly in our target area of operation. Our unique relationships with Sotheby's International Realty and a network of other businesses provide access to high net worth individuals and their agents and clientele that cannot be matched by any other management organization on the Peninsula. Our list of hundreds of valued current and previous loyal clients is a resource for both filling vacancies and valuable word-of-mouth references.

Shelly Mitchell Lynch , as Owner/President of Carmel Realty Company, Shelly represents the fourth generation of the Mitchell Family to sell, invest and manage real estate in Carmel and on the Monterey Peninsula. Together with her parents, Bill and Vicki Mitchell, and her aunt, Hallie Mitchell Dow, Shelly proudly continues the family tradition in the local real estate business.

A graduate of Stanford University (BA1989), Shelly has 20 years of marketing and sales experience in the technology (Xerox), biotech (Chiron) and entertainment (ABC/Walt Disney Co.) industries for Fortune 500 companies. Developing new markets, innovating new approaches and taking on new challenges is a passion. With 20 years of sales and major account management experience, Shelly has a winning track record in strategic selling, marketing and negotiating win-win deals. It is this experience, professionalism, work ethic and local knowledge that Shelly brings to the table every day to earn her success.

When The Mitchell Family sold their 40-year old, billion dollar real estate company, The Mitchell Group, to Sotheby’s International Realty in 2005, Shelly wanted to stay a local business owner and, together with her husband, bought Carmel Realty Company, Carmel’s premier property management and rental business. At the helm of Carmel Realty Company, and now a partner in the Carmel Realty Brokerage Services, Shelly’s network, knowledge and inside track on properties gives her clients the critical edge required in today’s market. The synergy of Shelly’s local exposure to investments and sales, rentals and her global network puts Shelly at the pulse of the real estate community.

Shelly’s family has been in Carmel for over 7 decades and it is her dream come true to be back in this idyllic setting. Her husband, Dan, is an avid golfer, technology executive and her business partner in Carmel Realty Company. He shares her passion for Carmel and the area and together, with their three children: Billy, Lucy and Parker, celebrate the unmatched quality of life here on the Monterey Peninsula.

William Bradford Dow, Associate Broker, Brad exemplifies 40 years of real estate leadership on the Monterey Peninsula. Brad has experience in every aspect of the real estate practice from developer, contractor, Buyer, Seller, Investor, Manager, Principal ; he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Carmel Realty Company. Brad is very well-respected in the business and an incredible asset to the team.

Michael Bowery, heads up Carmel Realty's Commercial Real Estate Division. With over 15 years of commercial experience on the Monterey Peninsula. He has brokered more commercial real estate transactions than almost anyone on the Peninsula. His vast network of Owners, Buyers and Sellers gives him critical knowledge to deliver the right property at the right time to the right investor. Michael specializes in intricate commercial sales and development projects, Hotel and Inn sales and commercial buildings and investments in Carmel and surrounding areas.

Marilyn MacKimmie is a team member of Carmel Realty because she enjoys the dynamic environment. Combining her background of real estate and corporate accounting in such resort areas as Malibu, California; Steamboat Springs, Colorado; San Luis Obispo, California, she tackles the challenging field of accurate accounting for over 100 property Owners throughout the world. Accuracy and integrity are two words that are essential to Marilyn's work ethic. Marilyn is a true team member in attitude and practice in managing the financial process surrounding your property or your visit to one of our properties located on the Monterey Peninsula.

Andy Nygard, Together with Jennifer Cushman, Andy leads Carmel Realty Company's Vacation Rental Division and Customer Relations. Andy is an expert at connecting people with properties to ensure a magical experience. This uncanny skill makes Andy a true professional. Andy draws from her experience in the Hotel and Hospitality sector. Formerly in event planning, Concierge Services and Client Relations at Bernardus Lodge and various notable local restaurants and luxury brands, Andy specializes in Customer Service, Relationship Managment and Event Planning as a partner in our Vacation Rental Division. Andy has been a resident on the Peninsula for 30+ years and has raised two sons locally. Her local network is extensive and critical to her success. It is Andy's meticulous attention to detail, great style and exceptional decision-making skills that gives Andy and Carmel Realty the critical edge needed to cater to the highest caliber clientele and deliver uncompromised, exceptional service. Andy is focused and committed to her work and is uncompromising in her follow through. Andy's broad experience has cultivated a powerful network to achieve the goals of our client owners and tenants. Andy is smart, experienced, results-oriented, incredibly upbeat, positive and a superior member to our team. Andy is a Licensed Estate Manager and Realtor.

Jennifer Cushman, Together with Andy Nygard, Jennifer leads the Carmel Realty Property Management Vacation Rental team as a licensed Sales Associate and Property Manager. Jennifer has had 6 years with Sotheby's as a licensed Sales Assistant to the number one team at Sotheby's , the Mitchell family, and is a trusted and loyal family member . Jennifer's prior experience was with Hyatt Vacation Clubs in Sales and Marketing. She is an expert at putting people and homes together for the right Carmel experience. A native of Carmel, Jennifer is a valuable asset when booking your Carmel Experience. Her local network is extensive and critical to her success. It is Jennifer's meticulous attention to detail, great style and exceptional decision-making skills that gives she and Carmel Realty the critical edge needed to cater to the highest caliber clientele and deliver uncompromised, exceptional service. Jennifer is focused and committed to her work and is uncompromising in her follow through.

Maxwell Salmen, Property Manager. Max runs Carmel Realty's Long Term Property Management Division. A Minnesota native, we imported Max as a Client Relations Manager and he took immediately to the area and business. Max has become an instrumental part of the team with a great knowledge of rent assessments and current market rental values. He works hard to match great tenants with great homes and is a critical player in long term management.

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Carmel Realty Company · Dolores between 7th & 8th · PO Box Drawer C · Carmel, CA 93921
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