When I made the decision to sell my condo, I was concerned that there were some low sales in my building in the months previously that could affect the outcome of my sale. Dawn stepped in and gave me the guidance I needed to prepare the condo so that it would show brilliantly. Then she navigated the marketing and showing of the property so that we ultimately got the top price in the building for that size condo. She kept me informed every step of the way and the transaction was a smooth one – closing in a record time of 20 days even with a loan. I’m thrilled with the results and would highly recommend Dawn and her team to anyone who is looking to buy or sell a property in OC

I was very happy with the job that Dawn and Jim did in helping me sell my property. Got a great price! We had a couple of issues on the buyers end that Dawn was able to navigate through with ease.

SOLD!!! Dawn Nicolaisen and Jim Dillman sold our home in one weekend with multiple offers. They are a dynamic father/daughter team and both offer superior customer service and knowledge! Truly the best realtors we have ever worked with; head and shoulders above the status quo. Both went above and beyond from beginning to end, and their response time is impressive. They helped our daughter and son in law buy a home in a competitive market; beating out the competition. We were so impressed we asked them to sell our home, and they were phenomenal. Spoiler alert, they give the best gifts customized to each person or couple (not expected but definitely appreciated). We highly recommend!!! Nancy & Ron

Dawn was excellent and helped us find a home that was within our budget in the neighborhood that we wanted to live in Eastside Costa Mesa. She knew the market and advised us every step of the way. Very responsive and negotiated masterfully.

"Dawn is a wonderful to work with. She listened to our desires and needs then knew all about the properties that were suitable. Looking for a home is very personal and I knew from the start that she would find us the perfect place.

Dawn was easy to work with and always available if we had questions or concerns. She helped us in both the purchase of our new home and selling our old and we are very grateful to have moved that stressful process with Dawn.

We could not have asked for a better experience. We put our home on the market during uncertain times and Dawn helped us understand the entire process. She is absolutely professional, knowledgeable and is in constant communication with you. She ensured we were aligned every step of the way. Selling a home can be so daunting but Dawn made the process so smooth and seamless! We highly recommend Dawn and her dad (Jim) for all of your real estate needs.

Amazing daughter/father duo! Dawn and Jim both offer superior customer service and knowledge! Dawn is extremely detailed and the best realtor I have ever worked with, while Jim brings his sharp eye and experience as a general contractor to the field of real estate. Jim was very patient showing us multiple properties, and Dawn negotiated with her quick wit, intelligence, poise, and expertise. Both went above and beyond from beginning to end, and helped us navigate the process. Dawn read every document and even searched city permits for past repairs, read the CC&R's, and researched HOA financial stability. I don't recall other realtors doing this in my past experiences, so I was very impressed. I would highly recommend this dynamic duo to anyone looking for realtors that go above and beyond for their clients.

Working with Dawn was a phenomenal experience. As first time home buyers, we were pretty clueless as to the process of buying a home. Dawn was with us every step of the way, going above and beyond to ensure we were up to speed on every detail of this process. She is a total professional and the most thorough and comprehensive agent. We feel supremely blessed and fortunate that we teamed up with Dawn, who went above and beyond to coordinate and arrange the best possible outcome for our purchase. We are so excited to start this chapter of our journey in our new home, which was made possible by Dawn's expertise, guidance, masterful negotiation skills, and overall stellar work ethic!

Don't go any further! Dawn is THE best there is! As an investor, I am picky about who I choose to work with. I selected Dawn because of her track record of success and her positive attitude. Dawn helped me sell a long term investment property that was in need of some TLC by helping me identify the areas that needed to be transformed in order to make it more appealing to buyers. She is a true professional and worked tirelessly to make sure my house was sold. Dawn handled the 1031 exchange process with confidence. I was looking to purchase a replacement property and was concerned about meeting the timeline demands placed on this type of exchange, Dawn was extremely knowledgeable about the process and remained calm throughout. Even with all of my searching online, ultimately, it was Dawn who was able to find my needle in a haystack. She found the perfect property that fit exactly what I was looking for to meet my investment needs. There are always challenges that arise with any real estate transaction and I witnessed Dawn handle whatever came our way with ease. She remained calm and collected and kept me informed of everything throughout the process. She also kept me on track so that I did what I needed to do to ensure the deadlines were met. She truly went above and beyond. I would recommend Dawn to anyone looking to purchase a home whether it be for themselves or as an investment.

Dawn is an exceptional real estate agent! Dawn was referred to me by a mortgage lender and she did not disappoint. She has a tremendous work ethic, is a complete professional, and has exceptional skill and expertise. She was committed to helping me find the best possible home to fit my budget. As a new home buyer, I had limited expertise in the home buying process. Dawn was able to help me navigate the steps with ease. She stayed in constant communication with me ensuring I did not miss a potential property. From the time I started looking to the time I chose a property there was a small gap of time when I took a break and she continued to stay in touch and make sure I had the information I needed so that we could pick up where we left off when I was ready to start looking again. Dawn was dedicated to helping me achieve home ownership even offering additional resources to help me secure alternative funding options to make sure I had the best possible financing options to choose from. The home buying process can be difficult and all the while, Dawn remained calm, was a consummate professional and helped to make the process much less stressful. I have already referred Dawn to several family members and would recommend her services again. I look forward to working with her again in the future.

Dawn is a true professional. She knows the market well and what people are looking for in a home. She had our trust throughout the selling process. When we decided to put our rental property in Irvine up for sale she came in with great advice on what to fix up and what not to focus on. The recommendations that she made sold the house. Within two weeks we had a cash buyer and a 21 day escrow. She was with us every step of the way. She was in daily contact with escrow, HOA and the buying agent to make sure the quick escrow process went smoothly. We would highly recommend her services.