Leilani Serrao-Baker

I am the founder of Civitas Realty and a South Orange County Realtor with more than 14 years of experience helping buyers and sellers navigate decisions that are often both financially significant and deeply personal. Based in Dana Point, I serve clients throughout the coastal communities of South Orange County, including Dana Point, Monarch Beach, Laguna Niguel, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, and surrounding areas.

My approach is client-driven, strategic, and highly hands-on. I believe a Realtor’s role is not simply to facilitate a transaction, but to help clients understand their options, anticipate challenges, and make well-informed decisions with confidence.

I have been recognized among the top 1% of Orange County agents, with a track record that includes 100% of my listings sold, an average list-to-sale price of 102.3%, and 100% of my transactions appraising at or above the contract price. My listings have averaged 21.5 days on market.

I am particularly skilled in preparing and positioning homes for the market, negotiating favorable terms, and developing thoughtful launch strategies designed around the property and the seller’s goals. I also have extensive experience relaunching homes that previously failed to sell. In one notable Dana Point sale, I repositioned a home that had spent five months on the market with another agent and undergone five price reductions. After relaunching it, the home sold in two days for $225,000 over the asking price.

For buyers, I provide a calm, organized process supported by strong local knowledge, careful due diligence, and experienced negotiation. Whether a client is purchasing a first home, relocating to the area, moving into a coastal or luxury property, or coordinating a sale and purchase, my goal is to make the process clear and manageable from beginning to end.

My professional designations include Certified Negotiation Expert, Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource, and Probate and Trust Specialist. My work has also been featured by Dana Point Real Producers, The Close, and KeyCrew Journal.

Civitas Realty is built around a simple philosophy: it is not about how many homes I sell; it is about how many people I help. Clients can expect thoughtful guidance, direct communication, and a strategy shaped around their needs—not a one-size-fits-all sales process.