Who we are
Our Mission
To dwell on every detail, so you don't have to.
To approach every transaction as if it were our own.
To act in your best interest at all times.
To execute to perfection.
Our Promise
The Coastal Dwellings team brings an intimate knowledge of the local market and offers expert guidance during the real estate sales process. We yield you the best and fastest results.
We professionally stage and photograph every property, and integrate the most up-to-date technology including high definition video tours and customized property websites with traditional networking strategies to maximize your listing visibility in all areas.
Committed to your complete satisfaction, we provide one-on-one attention from start to finish. You'll always know the status of your listing or home search, for proactive communication is paramount in our business.
We truly care about our clients...The relationships we build are important, today and into the future. We are proud to say that 90%+ of transactions have been a result of referrals from past clients.
Meet Your Team
Marlene Reed
Principal/Broker/CPA
Marlene brings to fruition a vision of a fresh, new approach to the real estate industry. A CPA for 15 years, Marlene brings a high level of professionalism, service, integrity and energy to the real estate industry. Her business acumen, coupled with her interior design credentials uniquely allows her to maximize the financial reward of home ownership while enabling her clients to visualize how a house can become their perfect home. To address a void in the market, Marlene created Coastal Dwellings, a customer-centric firm dedicated to providing uncompromising services to buyers/sellers that go above and beyond that of traditional firms. In addition to her experience as a broker, Marlene has been a partner in a real estate development firm that remodels and builds new homes across the country over the past 8 years, making her a versatile agent. The client's best interest is always her #1 priority! Whether buying or selling, Marlene will always deliver successful results while making sure that her client's experience is a positive one throughout the process. Marlene and her family reside in Newport Coast, CA. Being an Orange County resident, she is very familiar with the area and has the ability to find the perfect neighborhood for a family to live and play.
Sophie Reed
Real Estate Assistant
Sophie supports the Coatal Dwellings team in a multitude of ways while also attending school full time. Her primary role is to supply social media content and support marketing functions. In addition, you may speak to her as she will help set appointments and provide proactive communication with our clients.