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Nicole Hopkins

Our Recent Sales

Represented the

26 Acorn

, 

Irvine

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875000

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Sold on November 9th, 2018

21 Twinberry

, 

Aliso Viejo

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$562,000

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Sold on October 27th, 2016

26236 Morning Gln

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Lake Forest

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$500,000

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Sold on September 12th, 2016

36 Monroe

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Irvine

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$585,000

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Sold on January 8th, 2015

100 Alicante Aisle

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Irvine

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$392,500

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Sold on August 6th, 2015

12775 Crawford Dr

, 

Tustin

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$980,000

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Sold on January 13th, 2014

37 3 Vines Ct

, 

Ladera Ranch

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$480,000

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Sold on December 17th, 2014

5 Hempstead St

, 

Ladera Ranch

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$767,500

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Sold on June 22nd, 2015

2 Laurelhurst Dr

, 

Ladera Ranch

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$812,000

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Sold on January 18th, 2017

16 Thornhill St

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Ladera Ranch

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$1,200,000

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Sold on February 1st, 2019

44 Christopher St

, 

Ladera Ranch

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$1,200,000

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Sold on November 15th, 2017

26501 Aracena Dr

, 

Mission Viejo

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$905,000

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Nicole Hopkins

Coast Cities Escrow

Hi, I’m Nicole Hopkins — and my career in escrow began in 2014 after a simple conversation revealed something unexpected: this industry was a perfect match for my skills, personality, and genuine love for working with people. What started as curiosity quickly became a calling, and I’ve been passionate about building relationships and serving others ever since.

Today, I serve as Vice President of Client Relations & Brand Strategy at Coast Cities Escrow, where I have the privilege of cultivating meaningful connections with agents, clients, and business partners while helping shape our brand presence and overall client experience. As one of the first points of contact, I take pride in being a brand ambassador and creating strong first impressions through professionalism, industry knowledge, and an approachable, upbeat demeanor.

My leadership is deeply rooted in my “why” — being a full-time mom to two teenage daughters. They inspire me daily and have shaped my values around integrity, compassion, balance, and authenticity. Those same values guide me professionally, where I’m known for building trust, fostering connection, and leading with heart.

Service is also a major part of who I am. I believe giving back is both a responsibility and a privilege, which is why I’m proud to serve on the Board of Directors for the Live Like JoJo Foundation.

I love working at Coast Cities Escrow because of our culture of trust, collaboration, and shared values. I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead creatively, build lasting partnerships, and thrive in a role where no two days are ever the same.

Outside of work, I prioritize balance, personal growth, and having fun along the way. You’ll usually find me traveling, listening to country music, enjoying the beach, or searching for my next favorite foodie spot. I’m also a lifelong learner who values books, podcasts, meditation, and personal development to stay grounded and present.

I aim to show up every day with passion, compassion, humor, and style — and I love connecting with others who share the same spirit.

Feel free to connect — I’m always open to building new relationships in the real estate and escrow community.

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Testimonials

"This was our third move working with Debbie, and once again she exceeded our expectations. She is highly responsive and keeps every part of the transaction moving smoothly and on schedule. Debbie truly listens, ensuring we found the right home in the neighborhood we wanted. Even after closing, she remained engaged—offering contractor recommendations and following up on every detail. We highly recommend Debbie and would absolutely work with her again."

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Jennifer B.

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"Sandi and Debbie of First Team Real Estate bring creative selling experience and professionalism to market and sell your home.
Their most important asset is that you are hiring a Team to represent you and Not just an individual. Knowledge and trust are 2 attributes you will recognize Immediately as you meet them.
Thank you Sandi and Debbie Homes for all your hard work as we purchased
A home in Orange County 4 years ago and then you helped sell the same home.
Chuck Almand/ Kent Taylor"

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Chuck A.

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"Sandi is truly amazing! She helped sell my condo and get a good price, and in a buyers market!! It was a difficult sale, and honestly I couldn't have done it without her. She helped figure out and manage what had to be cleared, repaired, upgraded, certified, and she found all the best vendors for me! Sandi was perfect during negotiations - I always felt she was on my side, and she never pressured me. There were so many ups and downs and Sandi was always there, with creative solutions. She explained everything perfectly and patiently. I can't say enough about Sandi, Debbie and the whole team!"

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Mark A.

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"Debbie was amazing - from doing virtual tours while we were in New York, helping us navigate and find our perfect home and support on everything you’d need buying (and then setting up) our dream home! Debbie was so quick to respond to all our questions and help manage the emotions of a big cross country move too! If we move again - Definitely calling Debbie! Thank you!!"

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Jessica H.

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"My husband and I had the pleasure of having Debbie and Sandi help find our California home. We just returned to the states after living overseas for the past 8 years and grateful to have the knowledge and expertise of this mother and daughter dynamic duo.

We just closed on our home last Friday and told Debbie that I will miss her texts. I am so thankful to have received responses quickly all the time! Debbie was even willing to offer help in recommending possible venues for a wedding when she found out that our daughter got engaged! They were genuine and caring!

It was reassuring that they have many decades of experience living in Orange County as real estate professionals. It truly felt like they had our best interest in mind. I know that our relationship will not end here. They will recommend other services (they already recommended blinds and closet companies) for our home or just send a friendly chat as to what’s going on.

Thank you, Debbie and Sandi, for finding us our California home! And we appreciate the well thought of surprises you gifted us with when we closed! They were icing on the cake! Thank you!"

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Riccinni B.

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"Debbie & Sandi are professional, experienced realtors. I highly recommend them since they listen to you and work with you to find your next home which is right for you!"

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Caren E.

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"Debbie was an excellent agent for us and helped us find a home in our dream neighborhood in a very challenging market for buyers with constraints on timing due to the need to sell our house first. She was also incredibly helpful in providing contacts for after we moved in. Thanks Debbie!"

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Simon F.

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"If we ever buy or sell a house, we want Sandi and Debbie on our side. Amazing people. Fantastic at their job. Tough and kind! What a combination. Cheers!"

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Craig M.

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"Sandi and Debbie go above and beyond the call of duty in real estate. We enlisted them when we bought our home and they did a phenomenal job so we didn't think twice in asking them to help us sell our home. It turned into a sell, and lease back, transaction and Debbie was in the know. Sandi's marketing expertise, the open house, and the staging they offered were instrumental in the quick sale, with multiple offers. We have recommended them a number of times and will continue to do so. Thank you, Sandi and Debbie!!"

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Erika M.

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"Debbie is very responsive and attentive to individual needs. She will quickly work to understand your exact situation and then set out to find a match for you. Despite me being remote through most of the process, she kept things moving and kept everyone else focused on timeline, dependencies and always laser focused on execution. Since Debbie and her partner Sandi work in lock-step with one another, the very few times that Debbie couldn't accommodate something in the schedule she proactively setup Sandi to fill in without me even having to ask. This was my first home purchase in California so I had endless questions about standards and practices here in CA. Debbie exercised a great deal of patience with all my questions. At multiple milestones, I brought up last minute questions that required specialist opinions. Debbie had referrals in her back pocket to get me the right resources quickly, and she provided strong guidance where she needed to in order to keep me on track. The mortgage lender that Debbie referred me to ended up being the best deal I could find anywhere - by at least .25%+! Debbie had existing relationships with everyone involved in the process which I believe made things go super smooth. We even closed a day early! I would highly recommend Debbie (or her business partner Sandi) for anyone looking for a home in Orange County!"

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Jeff A.

Testimonials

"We had Sandi Clark as a realtor twice, the second time joined by her daughter Debbie Miller. Eleven years ago we were lured to UCI from Michigan and needed guidance about all the communities and possibilities for us. UCI chose Sandi Clarik and she was perfect. We were tight on time, so she carefully selected 21 houses for us to see on a whirlwind. She knew us well. We chose one of those houses, a beauty in Laguna Niguel. This year, we decided it was time to move to a retirement community so had to sell our home. We had such a good experience with Sandi last time, we chose her again, this time as seller rather than buyer. Sandi was joined this time by Debbie; together they were the dream team. They helped us get our house in shape, making the space appear more open by putting some things in storage and redoing the garden. Debbie then did all the investigation about what price to start the house at, and how to progress. We had open houses every weekend! In the end, the new buyer's agent was unpleasant, but Sandi helped us through this difficult time. When it was all done, we celebrated at a lunch where Debbie and Sandi gave us a gift of a large framed photo from the photo shoot they did of our house. It's a lovely memory of that house. These two are best."

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Judith O.

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"Sandi and Debbie help us in our relocation. It was not just to find the right house and neighborhood for us, but also, give us the support and welcome to a new state. They did an excellent job. Thank you so much."

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Carolina B.

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