Welcome.

About NJ,
The Coastal Realtor

I never thought I would feel at home beyond OC.

I grew up in Irvine and then spent more than a decade living throughout coastal Los Angeles, from Santa Monica to Manhattan Beach.

And then I never thought I would feel at home beyond the Westside. Ultimately, however, I returned to Orange County with my family in tow.

All my moving around proves to me that thoughtfully determining lifestyle, priorities, and long-term value creates a sense of home just as much as location.

My expertise comes from a career in investment banking interspersed with a few years working with real estate investors and in the property tech space.

Thanks to my pre-real estate career, I love being able to contextualize my clients’ purchasing decisions with a balance of financial strategy, economic understanding, and lifestyle.

All of this converges perfectly in this season of helping my local friends and family (and maybe, you) navigate their highly personal and even complex real estate decisions.

I work with the illustrious Will Scott Group team from Regency Real Estate, where decades of experience and in-house escrow make our transactions some of the most seamless in the region.

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  • Every property reflects a different balance of not only location and architecture, but also scarcity and future potential.

    Untangling those variables and helping clients recognize opportunities that others overlook is what makes my job exciting.

    Identifying growth opportunities, avoiding expensive mistakes, understanding what will matter to the next buyer years from now — my clients trust me to treat this important financial decision with respect, data and forethought.

  • Before real estate, I worked in investment banking, where research, negotiation and transaction strategy were my fundamentals.

    The way I analyze markets and evaluate assets is incalculably sharpened by this background — but my lived local knowledge gives those skills their context as a Realtor.

    Data informs every recommendation; firsthand familiarity with OC’s + LA’s coastal communities gives it meaning.

  • Buyer, seller or investor, my objective stays the same: provide clear advice, thoughtful strategy, steady judgment and reliable project management. From the first conversation through closing.

    As opposed to the acquisition or sale of most other assets, the best outcome here isn't simply a completed transaction — it's the confidence that you made the right decision for your life, your family and your wealth.

    I understand this.

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