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Nordstrom Real Estate Group

First Team Real Estate

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About
Real estate has never been just about buying and selling homes to me—it's about helping people recognize and create value through every stage of homeownership. Whether I'm helping a first-time buyer find the right home, guiding a growing family into their next chapter, or helping a homeowner prepare to sell, my goal is always the same: to provide honest advice, thoughtful strategy, and a plan tailored to each client's goals. Some of the sellers I work with today are the very same clients I helped purchase their first home years or even decades ago, and there is no greater compliment than being trusted again as their needs evolve.

I began my real estate career in 2006, just before the housing market entered one of its most challenging periods. After moving to Orange County in 2007 and graduating from California State University, Fullerton with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2008, I chose to stay the course while many left the industry. Building a successful business through changing markets taught me the value of persistence, preparation, and always putting my clients' long-term interests first. That philosophy has become one of the hallmarks of my business. I enjoy helping clients identify opportunities to create value to sell or enjoy, through thoughtful planning, trusted resources, and a process designed to make even complex projects feel manageable.

Before real estate, I competed as an NCAA three-time All-American swimmer at UC San Diego and Academic All-American in water polo at BYU-Hawaii. The discipline, preparation, and perseverance I learned through athletics continue to shape the way I serve my clients today.

Outside of real estate, my greatest joy is spending time with my wife and our three children. I'm actively involved in my church, enjoy mountain biking, swimming, and staying active, and I'm always keeping an eye out for the right classic car to restore in the garage.

I have been honored to receive Hall of Fame recognition from 2013 through 2026, but the recognition I value most is earning the trust of clients and friends who confidently refer their family and friends year after year.
Highlights *
85
Recent sales
$385K-$2.93M
Price range
$1.05M
Median price
20
Years experience

Recent Listings & Sales

Address Sold Date Sold Price Represented
14632 Jackson St
Midway City, CA 92655
7/7/2026 $1,100,000 Seller
15294 Madrone Ct
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
6/30/2026 $670,000 Seller
15294 Madrone Ct
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
6/1/2026 $670,000 Seller
18661 Vale Ave
North Tustin, CA 92705
6/1/2026 $1,815,000 Seller
18661 Vale
North Tustin, CA 92705
6/1/2026 $1,815,000 Seller

Transaction History *

Seller Deals

Total Deals
64
Total Value
$79,085,300
Median Sale Price
$1,046,000
Price Range
$425K - $2.93M

Buyer Deals

Total Deals
22
Total Value
$23,573,875
Median Sale Price
$1,148,750
Price Range
$385K - $1.6M

Sales Volume Timeline

Nordstrom Real Estate Group’s production volume for the past 3 year period Q3 ’23 Q3 2023: $11M Q4 ’23 Q4 2023: $6.8M Q1 ’24 Q1 2024: $2.1M Q2 ’24 Q2 2024: $19M Q3 ’24 Q3 2024: $3.3M Q4 ’24 Q4 2024: $12M Q1 ’25 Q1 2025: $4.7M Q2 ’25 Q2 2025: $3.9M Q3 ’25 Q3 2025: $8.7M Q4 ’25 Q4 2025: $3.1M Q1 ’26 Q1 2026: $9.3M Q2 ’26 Q2 2026: $18M Q3 ’26 Q3 2026: $1.1M Q3 2023 Total Sales $11M Q4 2023 Total Sales $6.8M Q1 2024 Total Sales $2.1M Q2 2024 Total Sales $19M Q3 2024 Total Sales $3.3M Q4 2024 Total Sales $12M Q1 2025 Total Sales $4.7M Q2 2025 Total Sales $3.9M Q3 2025 Total Sales $8.7M Q4 2025 Total Sales $3.1M Q1 2026 Total Sales $9.3M Q2 2026 Total Sales $18M Q3 2026 (Jul 1-Aug 23) Total Sales $1.1M

Ratings & Reviews
5.0 (5)

Phil Rosell
Brea, CA - Jul 28, 2026

Lars, from the Nordstrom Group, provided seasoned, experienced assistance in selling our home. He was so easy to work with! He had answers to all of our questions and immediately put us at ease about the difficult and complicated process of selling our home. Throughout that process he was constantly available to answer questions and address concerns. Lars has amassed an amazing group of craftsmen and real estate specialists. At our request he arranged for his team to provide the help we required to make needed repairs and updates, stage, and advertise our home. He did the work to find several qualified and interested buyers, which resulted in selling our house above the asking price. He then patiently guided us through the entire closing process. We fully recommend Lars to you for your real estate needs. We would have no concerns about hiring him again!

Source: Google

S. Yusuff

We met Lars a few years and he helped us buy our first home. He made the process so smooth and any questions we had, he answered quickly and efficiently. We were both happy with the service. One day, we decided to look at an open house nearby and fell in love with the house. Immediately, we texted Lars that we needed something bigger as our family was growing. Lars and Bethany represented us as both a seller and buyer and it was truly and awesome experience. This was our first time selling our home so we were a little nervous about it. Lars explained the process in a way that definitely showed his expertise in real estate. Even after escrow closed on our new home, we are still in contact with Lars for recommendation and such. Highly recommend Lars & Bethany!

Source: Agent

Jeff Dunn

Lars was wonderful to work with. He was always so very accommodating and continually went the extra mile. From the beginning he made sure to prepare the house to maximize the sale price as well as capturing even the little improvements that were sentimental to the family, such as color of paint. We felt he worked together with us as a team every step of the way.

Source: Agent

Jennifer L.

Seriously the best experience I’ve ever had with a real estate agent. Following his guidance we got more than we thought possible. He is super knowledgeable of the Orange and Tustin areas and honest when it came to the work a house would need and hidden costs we didn’t think about. Other real estate agents also said he was good to work with.

Source: Agent

Robert Jones

Our family is so fortunate to have found Lars Nordstrom and First Team Real Estate. From our very first meeting, we felt like they were true partners. And throughout the sale and purchase journey, they would prove it again and again.

On the purchase side, Lars' familiarity with the local market was invaluable. Our specific goals and needs made the tight inventory feel even tighter, but steadfast and ever-optimistic, Lars and First Team helped us find exactly the kind of home we wanted, in just the right neighborhood—without stretching our budget!

As listing agents, First Team's marketing and staging expertise got us TOP DOLLAR for our humble townhouse. We were simply blown away! We know Lars and the team will work just as hard for you as they did for us.

Source: Agent

Professional Info

Brokerage

First Team Real Estate
8028 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd
Anaheim, CA 92808

Licensed

Licensed REALTOR®
CA 01768982

Awards

  • Hall of Fame Award winner 2013-2026

Specialties

  • Age-restricted communities
  • First-time buyers
  • Investment & property management
  • Luxury properties
  • Relocation

Languages

  • English
  • Arabic
  • Romanian

Hobbies

  • Cars & Automobiles
  • Family
  • Fitness & Exercise
  • Food & Cooking
  • Gardening
  • Health & Wellness
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Sports
  • Travel
  • Volunteering
  • Writing

Education

California State University- Fullerton
Bachelor’s Degree, Kinesiology
2006 - 2009

Top Cities *

Orange

  • 13 sales past 3 years
  • 29 days on market
  • $1M median price

North Tustin

  • 9 sales past 3 years
  • 63 days on market
  • $1.51M median price

Irvine

  • 8 sales past 3 years
  • 47 days on market
  • $1.05M median price

* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.