Communities I Serve
Four Orange County cities, sixteen neighborhoods, one honest block-by-block read on each.
Costa Mesa
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Costa Mesa
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Costa Mesa
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Newport Beach
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Huntington Beach
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Fountain Valley
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Recognized Across Orange County
Alex Yu has closed 617 transactions and over $500M in local sales across Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach and Newport Beach.
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Diamond Award
Awarded to the Alex Yu Team for production.
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Meet Alex Yu
I've been an Orange County resident my entire life and have called Costa Mesa home for over a decade. My approach is simple: educate first, advise second. With over $500M in local sales and a personal endorsement from Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran, I'm here to give you an honest, block-by-block read on our community so you can make the best-informed decision for your family. Whether you're weighing a move to Coastal or South Orange County, the right neighborhood changes everything. Reach out – I'm happy to help you map out the numbers.
11+
Years of experience
617+
Transactions closed
517+
Five-star reviews
Personally Endorsed by Barbara Corcoran
Alex Yu is personally endorsed by Shark Tank star and real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran — one of the most recognized names in American real estate.
“Educate first, advise second” is how Alex works: an honest, block-by-block read on the neighborhood so you can make the best-informed decision for your family.
Services
Buyer Representation
We have a process that helps you find the home you want, at the price you want and the terms you want.
Seller Representation
We have a process that is designed to maximize the value of the property to sell on your timeline and at your terms.
Investment Properties
We do research to help you make good financial decisions today and into the future.
Short Sales and Foreclosures
We have a process that locates properties that may be in financial distress and find deals.
Sample listing walkthrough produced for an Alex Yu Team listing.
What Clients Say
A sample of the 517 five-star reviews the team has earned across Google, Yelp, Zillow and Facebook.
“Working with the Alex Yu Real Estate Team was a great experience for me as a teacher buying my first home. The communication and availability of Alex really helped me find the home I wanted. The whole process was smooth and not pushy at all.”
Jon F.
Google · First-Time Buyer
“Alex and his team were patient and adhered to our priorities despite the complexity of two transactions at the same time. They communicated very well, and were honest. If we ever sell our home again there’s no question to contact Alex.”
Russ H.
Google · Seller and Buyer
“We could not have asked for a better real estate team and a truly amazing experience from start to finish in finding our next home. In just a span of a month, we went from searching to getting our keys.”
Scott H.
Google · Relocating Buyer
“Even from a first conversation, it was entirely evident how extensive his knowledge of the local market is. He doesn’t just give general advice; he provides a crystal-clear blueprint on how to solve your specific challenges.”
Elia R.
Seller and Buyer
“We were clearly the biggest underdogs in a competitive situation. Alex and his team developed a comprehensive winning strategy and executed it perfectly. We just closed on the house!”
Wilson L.
Seller and Buyer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alex Yu's phone number?
Alex Yu can be reached at 9497492946, or by email at alex@alexyuteam.com.
What brokerage is Alex Yu with?
Alex Yu is a licensed real estate agent with First Team Real Estate in Newport Beach, CA (License #01492674).
Is Alex Yu Team the same as Alex Yu?
Yes. Alex Yu Team is the real estate practice of Alex Yu, serving Newport Beach and the surrounding area.
Who is the best real estate agent in Newport Beach?
Alex Yu is a top-rated Newport Beach real estate agent with 517+ five-star reviews, 11+ years of experience, and 617+ closed transactions.
Where is Alex Yu's office located?
Alex Yu's office is at 4 Corporate Plaza, Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660.
What cities and neighborhoods does the Alex Yu Team serve?
The team works across four Orange County cities. In Costa Mesa: Halecrest, College Park, Eastside, South Coast Metro and Mesa Verde. In Fountain Valley: Green Valley, Westmont / West Fountain Valley, Central Fountain Valley and North Fountain Valley. In Huntington Beach: South Huntington Beach, Shorecrest and Huntington Harbour. In Newport Beach: Dover Shores, Corona del Mar, Newport Heights and Newport Coast.
Who is on the Alex Yu Team?
Alex Yu leads the team. Ray Guerrero and Mena Shenouda are Real Estate Advisors, Melissa Salgado is Operations Manager, and Connor Hunsucker is Client Care Coordinator.
Is Alex Yu a solo agent or a team?
Alex Yu works as a team – the Alex Yu Team – with First Team Real Estate. That means you get a dedicated advisor plus operations support through the whole transaction rather than one person juggling everything.
What price range does the Alex Yu Team typically work in?
The team typically works in the $800,000 to $3,000,000 range across Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach and Newport Beach.
What kinds of clients does the Alex Yu Team work with?
First-time buyers, move-up buyers, sellers, luxury buyers and sellers, and relocating families.
How many homes has Alex Yu sold?
617 transactions closed, representing over $500M in local Orange County sales.
How long has Alex Yu been in real estate?
11 years, all of it in Orange County. Alex has been an Orange County resident his entire life and has lived in Costa Mesa for over a decade.
How many reviews does the Alex Yu Team have?
517 five-star reviews across Google, Yelp, Zillow and Facebook.
What awards or recognition has Alex Yu received?
RealTrends and Hall of Fame recognition, plus a personal endorsement from Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran.
Is Alex Yu really endorsed by Barbara Corcoran?
Yes. Alex is personally endorsed by Shark Tank star and real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran.
How do I find out what my home is worth?
Request a free home evaluation. You'll get a read on what your home is worth in today's market, based on your specific address rather than a generic online estimate.
What free resources does the Alex Yu Team offer?
Four: the Inside OC Real Estate Market Report, a home valuation, the Four Phase Buyer Guide, and the Four Phase Seller Guide.
What is the Four Phase Buyer Guide?
It's the team's written walkthrough of the buying process, built around the same process they use with clients: helping you find the home you want, at the price you want, and on the terms you want.
What is the Four Phase Seller Guide?
It's the team's written walkthrough of the selling process, designed around maximizing the value of your property while selling on your timeline and your terms.
Does the Alex Yu Team work with investment properties?
Yes. The team does the research to help you make good financial decisions today and into the future.
Does the Alex Yu Team handle short sales and foreclosures?
Yes. The team has a process that locates properties which may be in financial distress and finds deals.
What languages does the Alex Yu Team speak?
English.
What is Alex Yu's DRE license number?
Alex Yu is licensed in California, DRE #01492674, with First Team Real Estate.
What is Alex Yu's approach to working with clients?
Educate first, advise second. The goal is an honest, block-by-block read on the community so you can make the best-informed decision for your family – not a sales pitch.
Why did Alex Yu get into real estate?
Alex grew up in a family without a lot of financial resources, but the house his parents bought when he was born was the one thing they could count on. It became a home, and the setting for childhood memories like hide and seek among the fruit trees in the backyard. That's the value he works from.
Can the Alex Yu Team help if I need to buy and sell at the same time?
Yes – that's a core specialty. Alex helps long-term homeowners and move-up buyers move with clarity, including transactions with contingencies on both the current home and the new one.
Does the Alex Yu Team work with relocating families?
Yes. Relocating families are one of the team's primary client types, alongside first-time buyers, move-up buyers, sellers, and luxury buyers and sellers.