Brent and Mary Gullixson have sold over $7.3 billion in residential real estate on the San Francisco Peninsula. This includes sales of over $4.4 billion from homes sold just in Atherton and over $1 billion from homes sold in Woodside.
They are ranked the #9 small team in the nation and the #1 Compass small team in the nation in RealTrends report of the Top Residential Real Estate Professionals (published in June 2025). Since these rankings were initiated the Gullixsons have consistently been in the Top 25, either individually or by team. In 2021 their volume was $445+ million; in 2022 it was $423+ million; in 2023 it was $447+ million, and in 2024 their volume was $455+ million.
Mary and Brent work with some of the most successful and noted CEOs, company founders, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs and their families in Silicon Valley. In 2011, they represented the sellers of the most expensive estate ever sold in Atherton. They are the go to team when it comes to selling and buying luxury homes and estates on the Peninsula.
Starting in real estate more than 25 years ago, Mary quickly became known for a reputation of impeccable service and a flair for matching clients with the perfect properties. This goes hand in hand with her vast market knowledge, sharp negotiating skills, and cutting edge marketing which has led to a sales volume unmatched by anyone else in the Bay Area.
Brent attended Phillips Brooks School and Menlo School before graduating from the University of Arizona with a degree in Economics. Brent partnered with Mary over 20 years ago. He lives in Menlo Park with his wife and 3 children.
The areas they serve include the San Francisco Peninsula towns of Atherton, Woodside, Los Altos Hills, Portola Valley, Palo Alto and Menlo Park. They have sold many of the area’s landmark and notable estates.
When Mary is not spending endless hours on her real estate career, she loves spending time with her 3 grandchildren. She enjoys traveling and recently has been to Africa, India, Eastern Europe, China and Japan.
Mary and Brent showcase their listings on their website and utilize an extensive network of local and global contacts to market their clients’ properties. Their uncompromising dedication to the best interests of their clients leads to lasting relationships that they truly value.
Home Types:
House, Condo, Townhouse, Lot/Land, Other
Years of Experience:
25
Education:
University of Pittsburgh
