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Yoon Lim

Irvine, CA

Kwon Home Group

About Yoon Lim

With over 15 years of professional experience in investment banking, real estate private equity, and residential real estate, Yoon Lim brings a sophisticated financial and strategic perspective to buying and selling homes in Irvine and throughout Orange County and Los Angeles. As an Irvine-based rea....

Yoon Lim’s reviews (7)

Client review

Purchasing an investment property in Portola Springs with Irvine real estate agent Yoon Lim was truly an outstanding experience. From the very first consultation to closing, he guided us through every step with honesty and transparency, and his prompt communication gave us great confidence throughout the whole process. Yoon went far beyond simply finding a home aEUR" the entire experience felt like true white-glove service, with every detail carefully managed. During the most important negotiation process, he was firm and strategic in English with the opposing party, while taking the time to clearly explain every situation to us in Korean. With other Korean agents weve encountered, communication in Korean was excellent, but negotiations in English with the opposing side was quite lacking. In that regard, Yoon Lim truly sets himself apart from other Korean speaking real estate agents in Irvine. What impressed us the most is that his service did not end after closing. He personally helped with repairs, managed upgrades, and even introduced us to reliable contractors and handymen so the home could be quickly prepared for rental. He felt less like an agent and more like a true partner. If you are considering selling or purchasing a home or investing in real estate in Portola Springs or Irvine, we confidently recommend Yoon Lim, an agent who proves his value through results. We truly believe he is one of the best Korean speaking real estate agents in Irvine.

Client review

Working with Yoon Lim on the sale of my Irvine property was an excellent experience from start to finish. Even in a challenging market, Yoons strong negotiation skills helped secure a final sale price that was over $100,000 higher than comparable homes sold around the same time. I was also staying overseas throughout the process, but everything was handled smoothly and professionally, making it completely stress-free. Communication was always clear, honest, and very responsive, which gave me great peace of mind. It's hard to find a Korean speaking realtor that is also perfectly fluent in English, but Yoon made it extremely easy for us to communicate with him in Korean while effectively handling negotiations with the opposing party in English. Yoon truly delivers results, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell in Irvine!

Client review

We had a wonderful experience working with Yoon. He was extremely knowledgeable about the market, provided incredible support along the way addressing any questions we may have had about the process and overall was a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!

Client review

My husband and I met Yoon during an Open House visit. He is not a typical realtor in the sense that he is very thoughtful in his approach. If he does not know the answer to a particular question, he does not simply venture a guess. He will do his due diligence thorough research and get back to us with the correct answer whether it is good or bad. He does not craft his responses to fit his agenda. He has the integrity to put our needs ahead of his own. The most impressive trait is his follow up after we have already closed escrow on our new home. Most realtors would be busy trying to get the next sale. I was completely surprised by his willingness to go above and beyond in helping me with a wide range of tasks such as finding trustworthy vendors in various trades, asking for discounts on my behalf, setting up and meeting with them if I was not readily available in an effort to get my new house ready for me. He was knowledgeable and helpful in answering a myriad of questions I had. He was responsive all hours of the day and any day of the week. If he was busy, he never failed to return my call at his earliest convenience. In all honesty, he demonstrated a depth of character that I had not expected, but I am so grateful for. Yoon is genuine and sincere. I would not hesitate to work with him, and I would be proud to recommend him to my friends and family.

Client review

I recently hired Yoon to lease out my investment property in West LA and it was an outstanding experience overall and yielded a phenomenal outcome. Before listing the home, Yoon took the initiative to suggest and manage all the necessary preparations, including doing minor repairs throughout the property and replacing the flooring. All these were high-ROI repairs and remodels that paid off big. He suggested listing the home at a rental rate that was almost 20% higher than zillow's suggested market rate. I was hesitant at first but I went with it and I am so happy I did. He was able to attract multiple, highly qualified applicants and with his help we secured the perfect tenant on a long term lease at a rental rate that I didn't think I'd be able to get. Throughout the whole process, his communication was clear, consistent, and proactive. He was also very responsive and always dependable. I never had to worry about a thing; he took care of each step, from marketing the property, handling all the private showings to managing the paperwork and screening all the tenants. Yoon truly went above and beyond, treating my property as if it were his own. I highly recommend him to any homeowner who values professionalism, market insight, and a genuine, hands-on approach!

Client review

I can't say enough good things about Yoon. He is hands down the best real estate agent Ive ever worked with (Ive used 4 prior, and have had many friends who had average experiences w their own). He recently helped us find and secure a luxury apartment in Brentwood, and the experience from start to finish was seamless, stress free, and incredibly professional. We were searching for something very specific: a high-end property with modern finishes, great natural light, located in a quiet and walkable neighborhood with secure parking and high-end amenities. Anyone who's done a property search in the West LA area recently knows how competitive and fast moving the market is, especially for higher end units given the recent events with the wildfires. Yoon immediately understood what we were looking for and didnt waste our time with places that didnt fit. He was extremely knowledgeable about the west LA market, had deep local insight into which buildings were worth touring, and had a clear strategy on how to act quickly and effectively once we found the right property. Thanks to his connections and quick action, we were able to secure a beautiful high rise apartment that checked all of our boxes, and he even helped us negotiate better lease terms in a tight market. Above all, he is honest, communicative, and truly had our best interests at heart. He never pushed, always listened, and was available to answer every question throughout the process. You can tell he takes pride in his work and treats each client like a top priority. For anyone looking for an agent in Irvine, OC or greater LA area whos smart, responsive, strategic, and genuinely trustworthy, I wouldnt hesitate for a second to recommend him. Well definitely be working with him again for our next purchase.

Client review

Working with Yoon was an absolute pleasure throughout our home-buying process. He helped my family purchase a home in Irvine and we are so thankful that we had him as our agent. He was attentive from the start and understood our exact needs and wants. He asked smart, probing questions at property showings and throughout the whole process to make sure no stones were left unturned. He was always two steps ahead and inquired information before we even realized we needed. This is how I knew he had our best interest at heart and we felt so at ease knowing he wasn't just trying to get us to make an offer on any decent house just to get a deal done. Even though it took a long time for us to find the perfect home for us (we were very picky), Yoon was so patient with us and extremely supportive. In the end, his attention to detail, strong negotiation skills, and his uncanny ability to stay on top of everything even through complete chaos helped us close on our dream home. We'd recommend him to anybody seeking an agent that is caring, informative, responsive, knowledgeable and does whatever it takes to get a deal done in your favor. Thank you again Yoon!

Service areas

Irvine, Los Angeles