As a former professional golfer, Chris Kwon learned his share of lessons on the links, the most important of which was to move forward, no matter how difficult the obstacle. Today, an Orange County, California native applies that lesson to his real estate dealings. And it's paying off: now in his 10th year as a real estate professional, he is ranked in the top 1% of agents in Orange County and nationally, delivers a 5-star experience and is passionate in delivering results. "It's so important that I'm exceptionally good at what I do because a persons home is one of the most important investments that an individual can make, says Kwon. I believe that I need to always sharpen my skills daily so I'm ahead of the curb and daily trends. I believe that I need to provide an overwhelming amount of value to my clients so their needs are taken care of and my business can thrive." Kwon's exceptional value manifests itself via the fact that he is a full-service provider for his clients. The Fine Arts and Graphic Design grad combines his keen artistic senses with his business acumen and flair for communication to create a powerful message for both sellers and buyers. Nowadays, professionals need to wear so many hats, Kwon says. We not only need to sell a product, we need to know how to market effectively, manage a transaction, personalities, handle problems, and provide solutions. Kwon has been married to the love of his life since May 2015 and is father to a eight-year-old daughter and a six-year-old son. In his spare time, his family enjoys traveling several times a year, cross fitting and making videos.
OTHER LANGUAGES
English, Korean
HOBBIES/INTEREST
I enjoy running, Crossfit and content creation.
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Specialties
Buyers
Sellers
Rentals
Residential Property
Listing Specialists, First-Time Homebuyers, Move-Up Buyers, Luxury Homes & Estates, Empty Nesters & Downsizers, Real Estate Investors, Relocation & Out-of-State Buyers/Sellers, Multigenerational & Extended Families, New Construction & Builder Homes
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What clients say about this agent....
Professional
Responsive
Communicative
Knowledgeable
Outstanding
Trustworthy
Hard working
Attentive
Excellent negotiator
Great for new buyers
Amanda W.
Review for Member: Chris Kwon
January 30, 2026
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We had such a great experience working with Claire to find our rental home in OC!! Claire was incredibly responsive, flexible, and truly went above and beyond for us throughout the entire process. She took the time to show us homes outside of normal business hours, on the weekends, at night, making herself available to accommodate our own personal schedules without hesitation. She would also proactively call and work directly with listing agents on our behalf, which made everything move quickly and smoothly. What really stood out was how thorough and knowledgeable she wasaEUR"she asked all the right questions when it came to our lease, making sure we fully understood the terms and felt confident before moving forward. Throughout our search to even after signing our lease, we always felt supported and well-represented. If youre looking for a real estate agent who is reliable, hardworking, and genuinely has your best interests in mind, we cannot recommend Claire enough!! Were so grateful to have worked with her and couldnt be happier with our experience. Thank you for helping us find the perfect rental home!!
Ted
Review for Member: Chris Kwon
January 29, 2026
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Purchasing an investment property in Portola Springs with Irvine real estate agent Yoon Lim was truly an outstanding experience. From the very first consultation to closing, he guided us through every step with honesty and transparency, and his prompt communication gave us great confidence throughout the whole process. Yoon went far beyond simply finding a home aEUR" the entire experience felt like true white-glove service, with every detail carefully managed. During the most important negotiation process, he was firm and strategic in English with the opposing party, while taking the time to clearly explain every situation to us in Korean. With other Korean agents weve encountered, communication in Korean was excellent, but negotiations in English with the opposing side was quite lacking. In that regard, Yoon Lim truly sets himself apart from other Korean speaking real estate agents in Irvine. What impressed us the most is that his service did not end after closing. He personally helped with repairs, managed upgrades, and even introduced us to reliable contractors and handymen so the home could be quickly prepared for rental. He felt less like an agent and more like a true partner. If you are considering selling or purchasing a home or investing in real estate in Portola Springs or Irvine, we confidently recommend Yoon Lim, an agent who proves his value through results. We truly believe he is one of the best Korean speaking real estate agents in Irvine.
Edward C.
Review for Member: Chris Kwon
January 26, 2026
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Working with Yoon Lim on the sale of my Irvine property was an excellent experience from start to finish. Even in a challenging market, Yoons strong negotiation skills helped secure a final sale price that was over $100,000 higher than comparable homes sold around the same time. I was also staying overseas throughout the process, but everything was handled smoothly and professionally, making it completely stress-free. Communication was always clear, honest, and very responsive, which gave me great peace of mind. It's hard to find a Korean speaking realtor that is also perfectly fluent in English, but Yoon made it extremely easy for us to communicate with him in Korean while effectively handling negotiations with the opposing party in English. Yoon truly delivers results, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell in Irvine!
Scvg
Review for Member: Chris Kwon
January 8, 2026
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My goodness. Is there a more incredible realtor out there?? We genuinely feel like we won the lottery by having Claire represent us as an agent. We truly appreciate having her by our side through it all. From the very beginning, she has been patient, reassuring, and incredibly knowledgeable. She has taken the time to explain each step in a way that made us feel included and informed, rather than overwhelmed. Buying a home is exciting, but if I'm being honest, its also a little nerve-racking! There are so many unknowns, so many decisions to make, and so much to learn. But every time we talked to Claire, we felt those nerves ease a bit. She really does have a way of making the complicated parts feel manageable and the stressful parts feel less intimidating. What we appreciate most is how genuinely invested she is in helping us find the right fit and giving us not only "agent Claire" advice but also "friend Claire" advice. At some point in the home searching process, we felt hopeless that we would never find the right fit, but Claire stepped it up big time and literally found us our dream home. She played such an integral role in helping us move into this next, new, exciting phase of our lives as homeowners!
Ken
Review for Member: Chris Kwon
January 3, 2026
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Working with Realtor Chris Kwon was an outstanding experience. We met during a challenging real estate market, yet within just four months, he helped us achieve a very successful sale. His professionalism, market insight, and dedication made a difficult situation feel manageable and ultimately rewarding. We are truly grateful and very pleased with the results. If the opportunity arises in the future, we would be more than happy to work with Chris again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and capable real estate partner.