Doug Wathen

Doug Wathen

Broker Associate
CA: 01439710
  •   5   (25 reviews)

About Doug

Doug Wathen is a trusted Broker Associate with Coldwell Banker Realty and Owner of the Doug Wathen Real Estate Team, serving buyers, sellers, and investors throughout Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Tustin, Monarch Beach, Ladera Ranch, San Juan Capistrano, and South Orange County. With 25+ years of experience and more than 1,100 successful real estate transactions since 2003, Doug is known for combining strategic marketing, expert negotiation, and personalized service to help clients achieve exceptional results. The majority of his business comes from repeat clients and referrals—a reflection of the trust and relationships he has built throughout his career. Doug also maintains a growing network of approximately 6,000 real estate investors, providing clients with valuable market insight and additional opportunities in today's competitive market. Throughout his career, Doug has earned recognition as a member of Coldwell Banker's President's Circle, placing him among the Top 1% of agents nationwide, and has extensive experience representing luxury homes, coastal properties, investment real estate, relocation clients, and first-time buyers. As a longtime South Orange County resident, Doug believes in giving back to the community. He has coached and served on the board of the Laguna Niguel Youth Soccer Association and volunteered with John Malcom Elementary School and the YMCA. Known for his integrity, responsiveness, and client-first approach, Doug is committed to helping every client make confident real estate decisions with professionalism and exceptional service. 📍 Serving Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Tustin, Monarch Beach, Ladera Ranch, San Juan Capistrano, and all of South Orange County. 🌐 www.DougWathen.com 📞 (949) 887-8282 ✉️ DougWathen@gmail.com

Doug's reviews

  5  
Doug has 25 reviewsacross 10 different locations, showing 6.
Review Doug
6 months ago
We cannot recommend Doug enough

We cannot recommend Doug enough. He was exceptionally helpful in the home buying process. He was thoughtful and responsive. And ultimately, helped us get into our first-choice home. We are so grateful for all he has done for us!

almost 2 years ago
Excellent Service

Doug was amazing! He had helped us find a rental home a few years ago, and when it came time to buy, he proved to be an exceptional resource. Doug made the process smooth and we are now settled in our dream home! Undoubtedly, Doug is a professional who knows the South Orange County market VERY well. Not to mention, he's a super nice guy who's enjoyable to work with. Hopefully, we won't need his services again, because we love our home, but we will DEFINITELY recommend him to our friends!!

about 2 years ago
Susan Smith

Hi Doug, From getting the house staged, photographed and marketed in record time to providing your endless list of talent to do all the repairs and comply with the contract, you’ve definitely been a Godsend. Thank you!!!

over 2 years ago
I can't imagine a better real estate agent!

We recently moved 900 miles away from the home we just sold, so we couldn't be around for any of the sales process. And there was a great deal (!) of unexpected stuff that needed to be done with the house including repairs, upgrades, dealing with water leak damage, etc., etc., - it seemed endless. If we had been living in that home at the time we were selling, those things would have taken up a great deal of our time. But Doug took care of everything, efficiently and in a first class manner. And wow, he sure priced our home right!

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Doug's properties

Doug has 2 properties for sale and sold 8 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
$960,000
7 Medici
Aliso Viejo CA 92656
3
3
2
Townhouse
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
SoldJun 22, 2026
$1,675,000
27612 Carballo
Mission Viejo CA 92692
4
3
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Anvil Real Estate and Coldwell Banker Realty
SoldMar 9, 2026
$2,700,000
2709 Sandpiper Drive
Costa Mesa CA 92626
5
3
3
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty and Weichman Realtors
SoldMar 9, 2026
$1,865,000
34011 El Contento Drive
Dana Point CA 92629
4
2
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty and First Team Real Estate
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