Brett Combs is a founding member of Compass West Coast and the top agent of the entire San Diego division. He is recognized as a trail blazer in luxury real estate. In 2001, prior to joining Compass, Brett established P.S. Platinum, a brokerage and full-service concierge agency in his hometown of Del Mar. As the prominent luxury real estate agency in San Diego, P.S. Platinum delivered exceptional client service and conducted business ethically and authentically. Compass acquired P.S. Platinum in 2018, leveraging their distinction and expertise. As the broker for The Combs Group, Brett continues to lead a trusted team consisting of Nick Condos and Mary Mac Capener. Brett brings over $1B in lifetime sales volume—a reflection of his invaluable experience, intuition, and creative vision.
Nick Condos is a distinguished expert in luxury real estate, recognized for his exceptional local knowledge and impeccable track record. His academic foundation was shaped at The New School in New York City, where he excelled academically while serving as Marketing Director for Fino File, a refined extension of Vogue Magazine. After earning his degree, Condos returned to San Diego with a clear vision and passion for the luxury real estate sector. He collaborated with renowned industry leader Brett Combs, taking on the role of CMO at P.S. Platinum for over five years. His influence and leadership continued as the company was acquired by Compass, the nation’s top real estate/technology firm, in 2019. Today, Condos serves as Vice President of The Combs Group, earning prestigious accolades, including being named one of San Diego’s Top 10 Residential Real Estate Leaders of Influence in 2021, 2024 and 2025 by The San Diego Business Journal. With a dynamic blend of expertise in marketing, social media, design, and high-end real estate, Condos has established himself among the industry's elite, achieving over $1 billion in lifetime sales—a testament to his visionary approach and commitment to excellence.
North County San Diego Realtor Mary Mac Capener specializes in luxury properties in Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, Solana Beach, and Encinitas. Mary Mac works with clients to professionally market and sell their properties, also assisting buyers in finding the perfect property to call home. Mary Mac’s approach when working with clients is to listen first, allowing her to truly understand client needs before working tirelessly to meet their real estate goals. She always puts her clients first, which she feels is the best path to client satisfaction. Prior to working in coastal San Diego, Mary Mac was a real estate agent in Los Angeles. Earlier in her career, she worked in commercial real estate in Austin, Texas and on the sales team for Ritz-Carlton luxury residences in Washington, D.C. Mary Mac has a degree in English from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. An East Coast native, she now lives in Rancho Santa Fe with her husband, two young children and their two dogs. As would be expected from a Tarheel, Mary Mac enjoys watching college basketball. A perfect day for her would start with a morning yoga class, followed by time at the beach or a hike through the trails of Rancho Santa Fe and lunch with her family and friends.
Mary Clare Matthews is a luxury residential real estate agent in her home town, Austin, Texas, specializing in central Austin neighborhoods. After graduating from Vanderbilt University, Mary Clare moved to San Diego where she and her husband began investing and developing residential properties in the early 2000’s. Since that time she has been a managing principal in their real estate partnership which includes over a dozen homes located in La Jolla, Del Mar, Telluride, Durango and Austin. These projects range in scope from light remodels to near complete renovations and include a ski lodge in Durango, CO and a beautifully conceived and constructed ice rink and lounge called Pond Hockey Club in Austin, TX. Mary Clare‘s central passions are her family, her friends, sports, and philanthropy. She coaches and plays, sand, volleyball, skis, surfs, mountain bikes, and revels in the outdoors. She is a consummate professional with decades long experience in both the San Diego and Austin markets. Mary Clare is eager to be a bridge between her two favorite places, helping her clients with true insider perspective in both communities.
A California native from Palos Verdes, Monica has been a Del Mar Realtor since 2007. When assisting clients in the luxury real estate market, she draws on experience from working at a full-service local architectural firm and her background in interior design. Monica's interpersonal skills, strong work ethic, and commitment to putting the client first have consistently led to successful, happy outcomes for buyers and sellers alike. Monica also works closely with her husband, Dean Meredith, an award-winning residential architect with over 30 years of experience, to provide buyers and sellers design consultations and/or site planning solutions whenever requested.
Max has spent the better portion of the last ten years working under the best brokerage in San Diego County. Originally getting his start in the world of luxury vacation rentals and leasing, Max possesses a deep understanding of the concierge aspects of the business. He excels in catering to the intricacies of high-profile clients, and thoroughly enjoys curating the highest caliber experiences for clients and guests alike. Making his return to the world of property management and rentals, and drawing upon his experiences over the last decade on both the sales and rentals sides of the industry, Max is excited to return to the Combs Group to help lead PS Platinum back to the forefront of luxury rentals and leasing in San Diego County. Max was raised in Encinitas, California and as a result, he has an innate, deeply-rooted understanding of the North County market. He posses an expansive network of upstanding individuals that are deeply engrained in the local community, something that only develops through years of growing up in the area.
Kelly Poirier joins the Combs Group with nearly two decades of successful sales and marketing experience. As a Southern California native, Kelly's keen understanding of San Diego's coastal communities is fundamental in helping her clients navigate the real estate market. Kelly's energetic personality and can-do attitude, paired with first-class customer service and sales skills, allow her to create the most successful and enjoyable experience for her clients.