For nearly thirty years, I have been shaping how Los Angeles real estate is marketed, branded, and experienced. Early in my career, I helped open DBL Realtors’ Pacific Palisades office and later guided its transition to Sotheby’s International Realty. In 2008, I joined Gibson International as its founding Director of Marketing, helping to establish the company as a Westside leader and later overseeing two major rebrands—first during its transition to Pacific Union from Northern California, and then through the integration into Compass. These experiences gave me a front-row seat to how strategy, creativity, and trust can transform brokerages into market leaders.
Today, I serve as operations manager and marketing strategist for James Bremner at Compass, where I design and execute the strategies that fuel one of the Westside’s most respected practices. My role with James Bremner has given me the opportunity to channel decades of real estate practice into what I find most rewarding—partnering directly with home sellers. It’s here that my experience, perspective, and people-first approach come together to create added value that clients can rely on not only throughout the process, but in the results that carry forward for years to come.
Licensed in California, I bring both management expertise and transactional knowledge to each client relationship—preparing contracts, coordinating vendors, and overseeing details with clarity and precision. Known for my integrity, trust, creative problem solving, and tireless work ethic, I ensure that every client experience is seamless from first impression to final signature.
Real estate, at its heart, is a people-driven process. My career journey—spanning administrative roles, marketing, Director of Marketing, operations manager, marketing strategist, and licensed agent—has given me mastery of every facet of the business. This breadth of experience is rare, and it allows me to approach each listing and client relationship with a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to succeed. I developed this knowledge in Los Angeles’ most affluent markets—Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Westwood, and across the Westside—where excellence is the expectation.
I began my undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley, where I built a foundation that continues to shape my perspective, and completed my degree at UCLA, grounding me in the city where I was born and raised. A Santa Monica native, my passion for service, my love of family, and my commitment to my sons keep me focused on what truly matters. And while real estate at the highest levels can often be seen as a luxury commodity, I see it as a profoundly human endeavor—about trust, discretion, and delivering results that add lasting value for clients well into the future.
My Expertise in Action
I have a front-row seat to how strategy and trust transform a practice. I design and execute the systems that power one of the Westside’s most respected teams, bringing my experience and people-first approach to create added value for you. My work is defined by:
- Creative Problem Solving: I am known for my ability to find innovative solutions.
- Tireless Work Ethic: I ensure every client experience is seamless from first impression to final signature.
- Local Knowledge: As a Santa Monica native and UCLA graduate, my roots in this city run deep, grounding my passion for service and community.
FAQs – Working with James Bremner & Team
Q: How does working with James Bremner and his team benefit me as a home seller?
A: When you work with James Bremner, you also gain the support of an operations manager, marketing strategist, and licensed agent — me, Tony Huizar. This means your home is represented by a full-service team that combines James’s sales expertise with my thirty years of marketing, branding, and transaction management. Together, we make sure your home reaches qualified buyers and achieves the strongest possible results.
Q: What added value do you bring to the selling process?
A: I’ve spent nearly three decades in Westside Los Angeles real estate — from Pacific Palisades and Brentwood to Westwood and the Westside. My career spans opening offices, directing marketing departments, overseeing major brokerage rebrands, and now supporting James as a licensed agent. This breadth of experience allows me to design tailored strategies, anticipate challenges, and deliver results that consistently exceed expectations.
Q: How do you market homes differently from other agents?
A: Every property deserves more than a standard listing. I create a full marketing campaign that includes digital, print, social media, and Compass-exclusive platforms — all designed to highlight not just the features of a home, but the lifestyle it represents. My background leading marketing teams and rebranding major brokerages means your home is positioned with the same sophistication as the world’s leading luxury properties.
Q: Why does having two licensed professionals matter?
A: With both James Bremner and me licensed in California, you benefit from a team approach. James leads negotiations and client representation, while I provide operational and marketing support — preparing contracts, hosting open houses, coordinating vendors, and ensuring every detail is managed. This partnership gives you more availability, expertise, and a higher level of service.
Q: How do you ensure a smooth real estate transaction?
A: A successful sale is about more than finding a buyer. I manage the process from start to finish — coordinating vendors, tracking timelines, overseeing disclosures, and troubleshooting issues before they become problems. My operations and management background ensures every detail is handled, giving clients confidence and peace of mind.
Q: What makes your team stand out in the Westside luxury market?
A: Our strength lies in combining James’s proven record as a top Compass agent with my decades of real estate practice on the Westside. Together, we deliver a level of strategy, service, and execution that adds lasting value for clients well into the future.