"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. "

  -Navid, Client

"Dawn sold my house for an excellent price, with a rapid turn-around. She was immediately available for all my needs, including advice on repairs and maintenance needs. The house was in co-ownership as well as litigation, and my attorney was impressed with her analytical skills."

  -Constance M., Client

"Dawn worked with my husband and I to navigate through a difficult situation when we were buying our home. She was was very responsive and went out of her way to brainstorm ways in which she could help us. She followed up every time to see how we were doing and offer help. She is very thorough and professional. She is also very sweet and understanding. Thank you Dawn!"

  -Stephanie G., Client

"Dawn is a professional, hardworking and an excellent realtor! She is kind and patient, and conscientious of the buyer’s request and she provides you with the information needed to make the transaction move smoothly and swiftly! She is very knowledgeable and involved in the Newport Beach and Costa Mesa community which allows for her a local perspective of the area she serves. I highly recommend Dawn for any residential real estate needs (buying/selling)."

  -Jaril T., Client

"Dawn was very knowledgeable and resourceful in an incredibly difficult market. We moved to CA from out of state and her knowledge of Southern CA really helped us narrow down which areas of Orange County would suit our family the best. She never hesitated to ask selling agents questions we had about the homes we looked at or do further investigation if we had a question she didn't know the answer to. She used some great tactics to help us negotiate and make our offers stand out above others and she was always willing to show us a house as soon as it came up on the market. Thanks to Dawn we found a great house in a great neighborhood and couldn't be happier!"

  -Chris and Stacy F., Client

"If you are looking to buy or sell a home in Orange County you would be foolish not to give Dawn a call. Dawn was a top notch real estate professional throughout the entire process of selling our home. During our first consultation Dawn was prepared with small home improvement suggestions, a staging recommendation, and estimated home sale price based on comps in the neighborhood. Dawn's true expertise comes from the marketing of the home right before it hit the market. Over 30 high quality photos were taken of a beautifully staged home taken during the peak of natural sunlight. This really highlighted the positive attributes of the home while masking some of the areas that needed some small improvements. Dawn's communication was constant and informative. I never felt like I was unaware of how the selling process was trending. She made me feel like I was her most important client."

  -Frank and Erin G., Client

"Amazing daughter/father duo! Dawn Nicolaisen and Jim Dillman 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."

  -Nancy Anderson, Client

"Dawn was eager and willing to help us begin the process and brought us immediately into her office to go over everything we were looking for in our first home. She got right to work and we had a significant amount of listings in our inbox within 12 hours of our meeting. Shortly thereafter, we set up appointments at the first few houses and continued our search from there. As first time home buyers, we were naive to much of the things we should be looking out for and also the areas we should be looking in. Dawn was of tremendous value when helping us navigate through the process. The difficult, tedious process became very manageable because of the incredible help, insight, and advice Dawn provided us with. She was our “go-to” for all our questions. Furthermore, Dawn handled the competitive, fast-paced, Orange County market like a true professional."

  -Chris & Ozzie A., Client

"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."

  -Lisa, Client