Elsy Mejia (Accounting Manager) joined Sail Properties, Inc. Property Management team in 2010; she is responsible for managing the daily operations of clients’ real estate investments. Elsy has an extensive property management background, with more than 10 years of working directly with property owners and tenants throughout Southern California. As a Realtor, Property Manager, and Full-time employee, Elsy brings a deep knowledge of the industry and applies an integrated approach to servicing client needs, including maintaining property budgets, managing key records and keeping her finger on the “pulse” of the latest property listings. Elsy earned her Real Estate license and has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business and Communication from California State University, Fullerton. As an extra bonus, Elsy is bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish. She enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds and has a passion for traveling.
Jacob Canter (Managing Broker/Owner) was born and raised in Huntington Beach and grew up knowing he loved the area. Attending local schools and frequenting doggie beach, Central Park, and the library, Jacob became interested and knowledgeable in the neighborhoods and culture of Orange County. After attending university in Irvine, he spent a year teaching English in China. Upon his return, he combined his love of his hometown with his passion for real estate. After obtaining his real estate license and becoming a Realtor in 2014, Jacob joined Sail Properties Team. He has worked for the team handling real estate sales, leasing, service requests, vacation rentals, and HOA accounts. He later obtained his Brokers license in 2016 and purchased the business that is his passion in 2023. He is pictured here with his wife Courtney, daughter June and son Ezra.
Richard Rule II (Director of Leasing) is a local Huntington Beach native. As a licensed Real Estate agent since 2013, his history in Residential Sales, Leasing, Finance, and most recently as a Property Manager, give him a well balanced background for all your Real Estate needs. Richard holds his Property Manager and Property Manager Masters Certificates of education. Richard specializes in helping clients qualify and find their next home. In his off time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and son exploring all of Orange County and its beauty.
Hannah Holtsberg (Leasing Coordinator/Business Development) has been a part of the Sail Properties team since 2021. She coordinates service requests, inspections, marketing, and helps out with everything in and around the office including bills, screening tenants, and showing properties. Her favorite part of the job is interacting with our owners, tenants, prospective tenants, and vendors on site. In her personal time she is a big foodie, loves rock climbing, jiu jitsu, hiking, running and when the weather permits, the beach with her dog, Spirit.
Kari Higginbotham (Service Request Coordinator) originally joined Sail Properties in 2017. After taking a hiatus, she has rejoined the team and is happy to be back working in the field she excels at. Her background in property management is extensive, with over 25 years of diverse experience. Starting out in HOA Management, she eventually branched out to work in Commercial and Residential Management and Leasing. Kari specializes in customer service and is excellent at connecting with owners, tenants and vendors which makes her the perfect fit for this position. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her husband.
Diane Snider (Office Coordinator) Diane recently rejoined Sail Properties and is happy to be back doing what she loves! She was introduced to real estate and property management in the late 1980s, working for a prominent builder and developer. Diane earned her real estate license in 2005 and enjoys serving her clients with professionalism and dedication. In addition to Real Estate, she spent over ten years working in upper management for a Fortune 500 company in the customer service arena. Diane prides herself in providing excellent customer service, and her work ethic for real estate and clients is unparalleled. As the proud owner of investment properties, she dedicates herself to managing client’s properties as if they were hers. Diane is a local Huntington Beach resident, and her hobbies include camping, hiking, and gardening!
Founders
Diann Davisson (Founder) began her real estate career in 1978 in Newport Beach. She quickly became a “top producer.” When she and Terry teamed up in 1980 they moved their location to Huntington Beach. Diann has energy to burn, and burn it she does! She’s outgoing and optimistic…always eager to find a positive solution to any situation. “I look for the win/win solution for all my clients.” Diann worked part time for Long Beach Memorial Hospital and Miller’s Children Hospital as a Certified Chaplain which she retired from in 2012. And if she has any time leftover, you can find her slicing through the waves on her custom body board.
Terry Eselun (Founder) has been selling real estate since 1980. She’s never been a “high pressure” broker. She prefers to listen carefully to what her clients need and want. She enjoys a sense of accomplishment when they achieve their dreams. “Each client has a unique situation and set of requirements. My goal is to assist them to their individual solution.” When she’s not helping clients, her passion is still surfing. In fact, last year for her 60th birthday she took a trip to the west coast of Vancouver Island and surfed perfect, isolated waves with black bears on the beach and eagles flying above.
