Forbes Global Properties congratulates Willis Allen Real Estate on new Rancho Santa Fe office

Rancho Santa Fe, CA Forbes Global Properties congratulates Willis Allen Real Estate on the relocation of its local office to the Flecha House compound, in advance of the firm’s 75^th year serving the community. Home of the Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society, the Flecha House was designed by master planner and architect Lilian Rice and is recognized as one of the first homes built in the village, making it a fitting setting for a brokerage whose history is closely tied to the growth of San Diego itself.

“Since 1914, Willis Allen Real Estate has been guided by the unwavering belief that success is built on relationships, trust, and integrity,” said Andrew Nelson, president and owner of Willis Allen Real Estate. “As we prepare for our 75^th year in Rancho Santa Fe, our relocation to the Flecha House honors the heritage of this extraordinary community and reinforces our commitment to serve our neighbors with professionalism and honor.”

“Willis Allen Real Estate’s longstanding presence in Rancho Santa Fe reflects a legacy earned across generations,” said Michael Jalbert, CEO of Forbes Global Properties. “It is a privilege to congratulate Andy and the entire Willis Allen team on this significant milestone. Their continued growth and commitment to excellence underscore why they are such a valued member of our global network.”

The brokerage was founded by Fredrick Brown in 1914, as electricity and paved streets were first arriving in La Jolla. In 1942, Willis Allen purchased the firm and continued shaping a company grounded in professionalism, local expertise, and enduring client relationships. A decade later, the company expanded into Rancho Santa Fe, establishing what would become its only location in the Ranch and the second office in the company’s respected history. Former Naval officer Andrew Nelson joined the company in 1977 and later acquired it from his mentor in 1995, renaming it Willis Allen Real Estate in his honor and cementing its standing as San Diego’s prominent independent and family-owned brokerage.

Today, with more than 160 agents across six offices, the company combines deep local roots with global reach as a founding member and the exclusive San Diego County representative of Forbes Global Properties, marketing the area’s finest properties to discerning buyers around the world.

Deeply embedded in the communities it serves, Willis Allen Real Estate has long contributed time, financial support, and professional expertise to local hospitals, children’s sports programs, and many of San Diego’s most impactful nonprofit organizations.