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Meet Dawn & Jim

Experience. Integrity. A Family Approach to Real Estate.
Father-Daughter Real Estate Team | Orange County, California

Dawn Nicolaisen and Jim Dillman are a father-daughter real estate team with deep roots in Costa Mesa and Newport Beach and a shared commitment to providing exceptional service throughout Orange County.

Together, they bring a unique combination of real estate expertise, strategic marketing, construction knowledge, local insight, and hands-on client service to every transaction.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

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...

— Buyer

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Amazing daughter and 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 wen...

— Buyer

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

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...

— Seller

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

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

— Buyer & Seller

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Dawn is 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.

— Buyer

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

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.

— Steven C.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Dawn is the quintessential professional, yet she is so personable. From the minute I met her, I noticed a warmth that made me feel that she was a good friend and that she has my best interests at heart. I give her 5 stars for her knowledge, expertise, and wonderful personality.

— Eric B.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

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.

— Andrew P.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

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 siz...

— John G.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

When we decided to sell our condo, we knew Dawn was the best person for the job. Dawn and Jim are extremely diligent, thorough, communicative, and supportive throughout the entire process. We decided to sell on the precipice of the market slowing down, which meant we were up against fewer buyers. However, Dawn was tenacious and persistent in helping us put our best foot forward to ensure the sale of our ...

— Seller

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Whether you’re buying your first home, selling a cherished property, or seeking strategic investment advice, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Partner with a dedicated, father-daughter team that combines local Orange County expertise with personalized, hands-on service.