ROB GIEM

For nearly four decades, Rob Giem has represented buyers and sellers of exceptional homes throughout Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, and coastal Orange County. His accomplishments include many of the region’s record-setting sales. His practice is distinguished by rigorous market analysis, thoughtful positioning, disciplined negotiation, and uncommon discretion.

Giem represents business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and families whose transactions often involve substantial financial, developmental, and personal considerations. Many of these transactions are conducted outside the public’s view. Clients value his ability to assess complex circumstances, identify opportunities not publicly available, engage appropriate advisors when needed, and successfully manage every aspect of a transaction.

Giem is the number one luxury real estate agent in Orange County. Recognized by RealTrends and The Wall Street Journal Giem has repeatedly ranked as Orange County’s highest-producing individual agent and has participated in many of the region’s most significant residential transactions. Among his accomplishments are:

  • More closed residential sales above $10 million than any agent in Orange County’s history.

  • A current average sales price exceeding $25 million—among the five highest in the nation, according to RealTrends—and an average transaction value above $10 million every year since 2008.

  • Record-high sales in Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Corona del Mar, Crystal Cove, Irvine, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, and Dana Point, including records in the exclusive areas of Harbor Island, Irvine Cove, Emerald Bay, Bayshores, Lido Isle, Pelican Hill, Big Canyon, Rockledge, Shady Canyon, Shorecliffs, Beacon Bay, Crescent Bay, Victoria Beach, and One Ford Road.

  • Numerous market firsts, including Orange County’s first residential sales above $25 million, $30 million, $40 million, $50 million, $60 million, and, most recently, $90 million.

A recognized market maker, Rob has conceived and executed some of the industry’s most original marketing strategies, reaching buyers on a global scale and bringing together transactions many considered impossible. His longstanding relationships with leading brokers throughout the country, combined with the resources of Plus Real Estate, extend that reach well beyond the local market.

Drawing upon extensive experience in residential development, renovation, architecture, and land-use matters, Giem helps clients evaluate a property’s broader potential and the practical implications of improving it. His longstanding relationships with accomplished architects, designers, builders, attorneys, and other specialists allow him to assemble the right expertise when a property or assignment requires it.

Rob’s business has been built principally through long-term client relationships and referrals. The standard is straightforward: informed advice, candid communication, discretion, and representation aligned solely with the client’s objectives. Giem chooses not to operate at scale. Instead, he carefully chooses among opportunities presented and deploys his resources where they will have the greatest impact.