Karynne Thim
& Lynne Lear

Karynne Thim and Lynne Lear launched PACIFICA Properties Group with partners Jeremy Shelton and Chris Plank nearly five years ago. The four agents have over 100 years of combined real estate experience.

How would you describe the PACIFICA experience for clients and agents?

Our foundation is built on values: professionalism, ethics and integrity. These aren’t just words to us—they’re how we operate every day. Clients know they can trust us to put them first, and agents know they’re part of a boutique firm that values fairness, respect and balance. And yes—we make sure there’s fun along the way!

What makes PACIFICA unique compared to larger brokerages?

We’re 100% local. Every member of the PACIFICA family lives, works and raises their families here. That means we understand the nuances of each neighborhood and what matters most to our clients—because it matters to us too. We’re not just Realtors; we’re neighbors who care deeply about preserving and improving the quality of life in our community.

Tell us about the first years of your business.

We are quite proud of what we have created in a short amount of time: We have grown to 21 agents and hit the $1 billion sales mark just after 3½ years. That is a lot of real estate! We have a high-performing roster of respected, successful agents, some of whom are veterans and some are rising stars. We are grateful for the trust our clients put in us. 

How is the topic of “women in business” relevant to you?

While there are successful female agents in this business locally, we are the only local real estate firm to have two female co-founders/owners. We like the role modeling message this sends to women in this business and the community. Our reach runs local and deep, and we hope that there are some young women who may be inspired by our story at PACIFICA.

Photographed by Fabien & Laura Castro