Shawna Ford, a San Diego native, is the founder of the Ford Home Team powered by LPT Realty, where she serves as a Broker Associate. With over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, including seven years specializing in property management, Shawna brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to every client interaction. She represents a diverse clientele, including buyers, sellers, and investors, offering tailored solutions backed by deep market insight.

Shawna is a proud MBA graduate from San Diego State University, with a concentration in finance, accounting, and business analytics. She leverages this advanced business foundation to deliver data-driven strategies, maximize property performance, and guide clients through complex transactions with confidence. Her background in mortgage lending, escrow, underwriting, and transaction coordination makes her a trusted advisor throughout every stage of the real estate process.

In addition to leading a successful real estate team, Shawna and her business partner established Ford Property Management Group, a division dedicated to serving the long-term needs of landlords and tenants throughout San Diego County. She is highly skilled in lease administration, tenant relations, vendor oversight, legal compliance, and strategic portfolio management. Whether leading her team, managing assets, or negotiating on behalf of clients, Shawna prioritizes transparency, communication, and long-term value creation.

Her business has been built on integrity, results, and strong relationships, reflected in her high rate of repeat clients and referrals. Beyond her career, Shawna is a dedicated mother of three and an active volunteer in the San Diego community. She has served on various local committees and continues to give back through service and mentorship, living out her commitment to both her clients and her community.

Ted Zimbelman is co-founder of the Ford Home Team Powered by LPT Realty. He was born and raised here in beautiful San Diego (Del Mar), and he has a great appreciation for everything this city has to offer. Ted lives an active lifestyle that includes tennis, surfing, and golf; and he has no plans of leaving America’s finest city. Ted’s goal as a REALTOR® is to build lifetime relationships by providing his clients with honest, friendly service while taking a proactive approach throughout the entire real estate process. He ensures his clients are well-informed on any new developments by maintaining an open line of communication.

What you can expect from Ted as your REALTOR® is his professionalism, accessibility, attentiveness, and his strong negotiating skills. Buying or selling a home can seem like a huge undertaking but hiring Ted as your REALTOR® can give you a sense of ease knowing he will be working hard to get you to the finish line.

With a robust foundation built on years of experience, Brandon and the Ford Home Team stand at the forefront of the real estate industry. Their commitment goes beyond mere transactions; it's about forging lifetime partnerships with clients. He believes in the power of relationships, understanding that each client's journey is unique and deserves a tailored approach. At the core of Brandon's philosophy is honesty and friendliness. These values are the bedrock of their services, ensuring clients receive not only expert advice but also a genuine and proactive engagement throughout their real estate journey. Brandon and his team are known for their forward-thinking strategies, seamlessly navigating the complexities of real estate with ease and efficiency.

Beyond professional life, Brandon is deeply passionate about maintaining an active lifestyle. This includes playing golf, a sport that mirrors their precision and focus in the real estate business. He also cherish quality time at the park, engaging in lively basketball and football games with his kids.

Mark Barrett was born in Honolulu Hawaii and raised in San Diego. He has lived in San Diego for 36 years and has comprehensive knowledge of the San Diego area. Mark has over 9 years of sales experience which has helped him cultivate effective negotiation and communication skills. Mark’s communication skills have consistently proven to be advantageous for his clients by maximizing their results and accomplishing it in the shortest time possible. Mark is also known for his thorough and elaborate communication to his clients to prevent them from making expensive and time consuming mistakes.

Mark grew up in a military family and traveled to Marine, Navy, Army, and Air force bases all over the United States while working as military contractor. Mark also proudly served his country in the Airforce as a member of the Air National Guard. He has worked with several veterans while serving his community as a first responder in the greater San Diego area. These experiences have helped him understand and work effectively to serve our active duty, guardsman, reservists and veterans. His unique life experience with our military makes him an expert at teaching military how to use their VA home loan the correct way.

He believes the biggest compliment a client can give him is referral business which is why his goal is to exceed his client’s expectations with expertise, professionalism, and looking out for their best interest at all times.