Meet Warren Brander - Owner/Broker

Warren is originally from Toronto, Canada and bought his first place in Puerto Vallarta in 2009.  He and his partner, Greg, and their two children, Justin and  Tianna, happily said goodbye to the cold north and fully embraced their new  lifestyle in Puerto Vallarta.Having made the transition to Mexico with a young   family, Warren is very knowledgeable of the process of moving here from a foreign country and getting children enrolled in schools and how to set up all the services a family needs here in paradise.

Warren has a degree in Business Administration and has held many senior roles in the banking and Information Technology industries in Canada.  This experience is extremely beneficial in the real estate industry here in the Puerto Vallarta area. When discussing financing a purchase, or how best to market   your place in the ever-changing high tech world or negotiating a great deal, Warren’s experience comes quickly into play. Warren's first love has always been the real estate world. He was an avid investor in real estate in Canada, buying, renovating and selling numerous homes. His knowledge of what makes a great investment and the ability to see the potential in a home is invaluable. A self-acknowledged workaholic, Warren truly goes above and beyond to negotiate the best deals for his clients. His expert knowledge of the different areas in town, market values and keen negotiation experience has served his clients well in this market. If you’re looking for a realtor in Puerto Vallarta that is knowledgeable, caring, and makes the entire transaction fun and stress-free, give Warren a call today.

Cell: 322 200 2253

Email: warren@wbrealtygrouppv.com

 

    Greg Schell - Owner/Broker

Originally from Canada, Greg moved to Puerto Vallarta with his family in 2009. Greg enjoyed a career in banking at BMO, one of Canadas five largest banks, holding progressively senior positions in both line and staff areas. Greg’s first love is his family; his second love is marketing. He led strategic brand. marketing and graphic design teams in the retail, commercial and capital markets financial services businesses at BMO. Greg lives in the colonia Palmar de Aramara with his partner and 2 children.

 

Cell: 322 118 4840

Email: greg@wbrealtygrouppv.com

 

    Gerard Allard - Sales Associate

He brought these solid core characteristics to a twenty five year career as a police officer in Canada where he developed and refined observation skills and negotiating techniques that are needed for success in any career.

In 2012 Gerard took these same characteristics and skills to his Real Estate career where he aggressively places his client’s needs ahead of all other considerations. Gerard would rather have his clients not buy after making an informed decision rather than buying with only partial information.

With a strong knowledge of the Mexican market and his crisp negotiation skills Gerard will help you purchase or sell your piece of heaven in or around Puerto Vallarta.

Gerard arrived in Puerto Vallarta in 2016 after falling in love with the easy going lifestyle, the Bay of Banderas and the Sierra Madre mountain range.

He immediately began his real estate career and has never looked back. Gerard has one adult son in Vancouver Canada who is a PHD candidate and teaches at UBC.

 

Cell: 322 149 2045

Email: gerard@wbrealtygrouppv.com

 

    Andrea Thompson - Sales Associate

 

I bring the same commitment to real estate that I brought to my 30-year entertainment career in film and television. My credits include JAG, 24 and 4 seasons on ABC’s award-winning police drama NYPD Blue as Detective Jill Kirkendall. I'm an accomplished journalist and worked as a breaking news reporter for CBS News. Following that, I was the lead prime time anchor for CNN Headline News and covered the events of 9/11 and the tragic destruction of the World Trade Center. 

Following CNN, I joined Court TV. I had the honor of working with First Lady Laura Bush assisting her literacy program. In addition, my duties for the cable network included outreach on behalf of Court TV's child empowerment and anti-bias initiatives. I also represented the network in its recognition of women in law enforcement. 

After successful careers in entertainment and journalism I felt it was time to shake up my life, try my hand at something new. Since real estate has always been a passion, I began my third career in real estate in Los Angeles 18 years ago. The skills that are necessary for success in entertainment are crucial in real estate; clearly communicating, listening to your concerns, creating the best strategy for negotiations, and moving to a successful close. Working always in my clients’ best interests gives me great personal satisfaction. It’s a pleasure to educate and assist you in making your best financial decision and to help you find joy and quality of life in Mexico.  I'm here to help you find the property that reflects your life and personality.


I'm a proud Vallartense, and I have an incredibly beautiful life with my family here in Puerto Vallarta. I’m a member of AMPI, the Mexican Real Estate Association and I am CONOCER certified by the government of Mexico. I’m a former member of the National Association of Realtors and the California Association of Realtors.

 

Cell: (+1) (818) 751 9671

Email: andrea@wbrealtygrouppv.com

 

       Jim McKinnon - Sales Associate

Owner of a successful real estate brokerage in Alberta Canada, ranked top 10 for sales twice in 2022, among       672 offices in Canada and the U.S., Jim brings this level of success and experience to his work as a realtor for the Warren Brander Realty Group in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and surrounding communities.

Jim, or Jimmy as his Mexican friends call him, is happily married to his wife Angela, who is also a realtor in Canada, and enjoys spending time with their six adult children, and grandchildren whenever time and opportunity allows.

Jim is passionate about educating buyers and sellers on the real estate process and supporting them throughout their real estate transactions. Jim’s mindset is built on Dedication, Communication, Determination & Trust while ensuring to cater and adapt to all clients’ real estate needs. A consummate believer that building relationships with his client family is most important, Jim’s motto is, "People Before Profit".

Combining his love for the industry and the area, Jim provides an understanding of personal finance being a Certified Financial Planner for the last 19 years, and vast contract negotiation and business management experience after 15 years in the oil and gas industry as Vice President, Operations. 

Competent, confident, and ready to help you sell or buy properties in Puerto Vallarta, Marina, Nuevo, Bucerias and surrounding areas, Jim and his team of professionals are eager to assist you in making your dreams in Mexico become a reality!

 

Cell: 322 384 1948

Email: jim@wbrealtygrouppv.com

 

 

 

    Alex Breceda - Sales Associate

Alex Breceda was born in Mexico and lived most of his life in Fresno California, before returning to Puerto Vallarta in 2008. Alex started his career in real estate as an assistant and quickly proved that his customer service ability and work ethic were better suited to his current role as sales associate. Alex has a great reputation among agents and clients in town for being both hard working and a great guy to work with.

 

Cell: 322 294 8651

Email: alex@wbrealtygrouppv.com

     Miles Gallardo - Sales associate

Miles Gallardo is our very own sales associate who is born and raised in Puerto Vallarta. Coming from a half Canadian and half Mexican descendance, Miles is well versed in the lay out of the land and the people of Puerto Vallarta including its surrounding areas. Miles has dedicated himself and worked in the local Real Estate industry for the past 5 years providing great results, including executing exclusive upcoming projects. His great customer service and follow up comes from his experience working exclusive 5 Diamond Hotels at high management level providing superb services to his clients. 
 
His knowledge of the local area is without question a well-rounded one. Ensuring to always share all the pros and cons of his client’s areas of interest, providing exceptional and invaluable information to his clients so they may take the best decision based on true and reliable information. Contact him today and start planning your investment, no matter if its months or a few years away!
 
Email: miles@@wbrealtygrouppv.com

 

    Tracy Parks - Sales Associate

 

Tracy Parks is a real estate agent originally from Toronto, who relocated to Puerto Vallarta, because she fell in love with its stunning beaches and mountains. She has gained extensive knowledge of the local real estate market and has a passion for helping clients find their dream properties. Tracy also has a deep affection for animals and nature, which is why she enjoys the proximity to the natural beauty of the region. Her expertise and passion make her a valuable resource for anyone looking to invest in properties in the Puerto Vallarta area.

Cell: 322 190 6384

Email: tracy@wbrealtygrouppv.com

     Gael Guadarrama - Office Manager

Gael was born and raised among coconuts and palm trees, in front of the peaceful bay of Puerto Vallarta. Being a bit of a nerd during his teenage years, he won a scholarship to study at United World College East Africa, in Tanzania. In addition to perfecting his English language skills, he soon developed a passion for projects related to human quality, sustainability and inclusivity.

 

Now back in Vallarta, Gael has started his adventure in real estate as office manager for Warren Brander Realty Group. Great contributions to this team are his problem solving ability, global perspective and technical skills; qualities that are the results of his rigorous academic and practical experience as an international student.

 

Cell: 322 305 5380

Email: gael@wbrealtygrouppv.com