5 min read · Published: February 1, 2026
Bottom line: After 27 years as a REALTOR® in Southern California, Adam Nelson has moved his business to First Team Real Estate's Laguna Niguel office (32451 Golden Lantern Ste 210). First Team is the #1 independent brokerage in California and gives coastal South OC listings — Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Beach, San Clemente — access to Luxury Portfolio International's global buyer network. Same phone (949) 866-0245, same DRE #01308220, same Adam. Nothing changes for Temecula Valley clients.
I have some exciting news to share — I've officially moved my business to First Team Real Estate's Laguna Niguel office.
After more than two decades as a REALTOR® in Southern California, this move is the natural next chapter. My business is increasingly coastal-focused, and First Team gives me the right platform to grow it. The brokerage is the #1 independent in California, with deep relationships across the Coastal Orange County market and a marketing engine that genuinely matches the kind of homes I represent.
For the long-time clients and friends who've trusted me over the years — especially in the Temecula Valley — I want to be direct about something: nothing changes for you. I'm still your Realtor. Same phone number, same email, same Adam. The communities that built my business are still part of the work, and I still get out to the valley regularly. This move is about expanding what I can offer, not narrowing who I serve.
Why First Team
Three things drove the decision, and all three matter for the kind of clients I work with.
Global exposure. First Team's exclusive partnership with Luxury Portfolio International gets listings in front of qualified buyers across the world. For coastal South Orange County properties — Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Beach, San Clemente — that international reach matters. Buyers come here from everywhere, and the homes I represent deserve the kind of platform that finds them.
Superior marketing. Cutting-edge digital tools, professionally branded materials, and a design team that knows how to present high-end properties. The marketing has to match the home. First Team's resources mean the listings look like the homes they represent.
Local expertise, expanded. I've been a REALTOR® here since 1999. Roughly 750 transactions since then. The market knowledge isn't going anywhere — it's just got sharper tools behind it now.
What This Looks Like Day-to-Day
I'm in the office at 32451 Golden Lantern, Suite 210, in Laguna Niguel — a few minutes from the coast and walking distance to a lot of the neighborhoods where I work. Bear Brand, Niguel Shores, Monarch Bay, Ritz Pointe, Lantern Bay. Showings, listing presentations, market updates — all of that runs the same. Better resources behind it. Same commitment to actually picking up the phone when you call.
For my Temecula Valley clients: I'm still your guy. Same number, same email, and I'm still getting out to the valley for the work. The relationships I've built there over the years aren't a chapter that's closed — they're part of what I do. If you're a past client, a referral, or someone I've helped through a previous transaction, please reach out anytime. Nothing changed about how I work with you.
A Good Move at a Good Time
The coastal South OC market is dynamic right now. The Dana Point Harbor revitalization is reshaping what coastal living looks like in this stretch, inventory keeps shifting, and the buyer pool keeps getting more international. Having First Team's platform behind me means I can show up for clients on both ends — the coastal buyer or seller stepping into a sophisticated market, and the Temecula Valley referral counting on me to handle whatever they need.
Whether you're thinking about a coastal retreat, exploring an investment property, considering a move to the coast from the valley, or just want to know what your home is worth in today's market, let's talk. The work is the same. The tools just got sharper.
Reach out anytime at (949) 866-0245 or [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
Has anything changed about how to reach Adam?
No. Same phone number (949) 866-0245, same email ([email protected]), same direct response. Calls, texts, and emails all reach Adam directly.
Is Adam still working with Temecula Valley clients?
Yes. Temecula Valley clients — past, current, and referral — continue to be served exactly the same way. Adam still gets out to the valley regularly for listings, showings, and meetings. The move expands what's available to coastal South Orange County clients without changing anything about how Temecula relationships work.
What is First Team Real Estate?
First Team Real Estate is the #1 independent residential brokerage in California, headquartered in Orange County. The firm has an exclusive partnership with Luxury Portfolio International, which provides global marketing reach for high-end listings. First Team's primary service area covers Orange County, with deep concentration in coastal South Orange County.
Where is Adam's office now?
32451 Golden Lantern, Suite 210, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677. The office is a few minutes from the coast and walking distance from several of the neighborhoods Adam works most actively — Bear Brand, Niguel Shores, Monarch Bay, Ritz Pointe, and Lantern Bay.
What neighborhoods does Adam work in?
Adam's primary service area is coastal South Orange County: Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, and San Clemente, including named communities like Bear Brand, Niguel Shores, Monarch Bay, Ritz Pointe, Lantern Bay Villas, Lantern Bay Estates, and Talega. He also continues to serve longtime referral and past-client relationships throughout the Temecula Valley.
Has Adam's license or DRE number changed?
No. Adam's California DRE license number is 01308220 and has been active since 1999. The change is the brokerage affiliation only — Adam is now a REALTOR® with First Team Real Estate (brokerage DRE #01008773).
Why did Adam move to First Team specifically?
Three reasons: (1) global buyer exposure through First Team's Luxury Portfolio International partnership, which matters for coastal South OC properties that attract international buyers; (2) superior marketing tools and a design team built to present high-end properties; (3) expanded local resources behind 27 years of market knowledge and a 750+ home transaction history.
How long has Adam been a REALTOR®?
Since 1999. That's 27 years of residential real estate experience across Southern California, with roughly 750 closed transactions over that career and coastal South Orange County as the primary focus since 2019.
Does this move affect any active listings or transactions?
No. All active listings, pending transactions, and ongoing client representation transferred cleanly with the brokerage move. Documentation reflects First Team Real Estate – Orange County as the responsible brokerage going forward.
How can past clients or referrals get in touch?
Phone or text Adam directly at (949) 866-0245, or email [email protected]. Whether you're a past client checking in, a referral from someone in the network, or someone Adam helped through a previous transaction — please reach out. The relationships are the work, and they didn't change.
Sources
- About First Team Real Estate — brokerage standing, methodology footnote ("Top Broker Report published 02/2025, ALL CRMLS, 1/1/2009–12/31/2024")
- Luxury Portfolio International — global marketing network for high-end residential properties
Adam Nelson is a REALTOR® with First Team Real Estate (DRE #01308220), a Southern California agent since 1999 with 27+ years and 750+ homes sold, specializing in coastal South Orange County since 2019. Call or text (949) 866-0245.
