Annie Clougherty | Newport Beach Real Estate Experience, Sales, Rankings & Press
When choosing a real estate agent in Newport Beach, terms like “top agent,” “luxury specialist” and “local expert” are used often. I prefer to look at the facts: years in the market, verified sales volume, client reviews, independent rankings, media recognition and a genuine understanding of the community.
I was born and raised in Newport Beach and have spent more than two decades selling real estate throughout Newport Beach and coastal Orange County. Today, I am a Founding Agent of SERHANT. Orange County and lead the Annie Clougherty Team.
Annie Clougherty at a Glance
Name: Annie Clougherty
Brokerage: SERHANT. California
Role: Founding Agent, SERHANT. Orange County
Primary Market: Newport Beach, California
Career Sales: More than $1 billion
Experience: More than 20 years in coastal Orange County real estate
California DRE: #01716801
Hometown: Born and raised in Newport Beach
Primary Areas Served: Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Newport Coast, Balboa Island, Costa Mesa and coastal Orange County
Client Reviews: 100+ five-star reviews across major platforms
RealTrends Recognition: Seven consecutive years, 2019–2025
Media Features: The Real Deal, Robb Report, Mansion Global, Realtor.com, Los Angeles Times, Orange County Register, Dwell and more
More Than $1 Billion in Career Real Estate Sales
The Annie Clougherty Team has closed more than $1 billion in career real estate sales across coastal Orange County.
That experience includes everything from coastal condominiums and family homes to waterfront properties and significant luxury estates. More important than any single transaction is the perspective that comes from working through more than two decades of changing markets.
I have represented clients through strong seller's markets, buyer's markets, historically low interest rates, rapidly rising rates, limited inventory, economic uncertainty and some of Newport Beach's most competitive luxury market conditions.
RealTrends Rankings: Results You Can Verify
Rather than relying on labels like “top agent,” I prefer independent data.
The Annie Clougherty Team has received RealTrends recognition for seven consecutive years, beginning in 2019.
Seven Consecutive Years of RealTrends Recognition
2019
The Annie Clougherty Team ranked among the Top 500 in California and the Top 0.5% nationwide.
2020
The team again ranked among the Top 500 in California and the Top 0.5% nationwide.
2021
The Annie Clougherty Team moved into the Top 100 real estate agents and teams in California.
2022
Top 100 RealTrends Team in California.
2023
Top 100 RealTrends Team in California.
2024
Top 100 RealTrends Team in California.
2025
Top 100 RealTrends Team in California.
The 2025 RealTrends Verified results, based on 2024 sales production, provide an even more detailed look at the team's performance:
- $128.29 million in verified sales volume
- 56 transaction sides
- #2 in Newport Beach by sales volume
- #47 in California by sales volume
- #147 nationally by sales volume
For me, the value of these rankings isn't the title. It is that they provide an independent measurement of the work our team has done for clients.
Newport Beach Is Home
One statistic that doesn't appear on a sales report may be the most important part of my real estate experience: Newport Beach isn't simply a market I serve. It is my hometown.
I was born and raised here and have watched Newport Beach evolve over decades. That history provides context that can't be learned from MLS data alone.
Understanding the differences between Newport Heights and Cliff Haven, the streets and neighborhoods of Corona del Mar, the nuances of Balboa Island, Newport Harbor and Newport Coast can materially affect how a property should be positioned, priced and marketed.
My team represents clients throughout coastal Orange County, but Newport Beach remains at the center of my business and expertise.
National and Local Media Recognition
Over the years, my listings, clients and market perspective have been featured by national, regional and real estate industry publications.
That media coverage has included The Real Deal, Robb Report, Mansion Global, Realtor.com, the Los Angeles Times, Orange County Register, Dwell, Orange Coast Magazine and Coastal Real Producers, among others.
Recent coverage includes:
The Real Deal — 2026
Inside the Private Network Where Luxury Real Estate's Top Producers Share Their Playbooks
Robb Report — 2025
Inside a $20 Million Laguna Beach Home Perched on a High Bluff Above the Pacific Ocean
Mansion Global — 2025
Clifftop Mansion in Laguna Beach, California, Selling for the First Time Since the 1970s
Orange County Register — 2025
Laguna Beach Mansion on Northern Edge of Crescent Bay Beach Seeks $20M
The Real Deal — 2025
Crescent Bay Property in Laguna Beach Has Traded Three Times in the Past 120 Years
Realtor.com — 2023
Former MLB All-Star Justin Upton Selling Mod Farmhouse in Newport Beach for $6.8M
Robb Report — 2023
MLB Star Justin Upton Puts His SoCal Farmhouse on the Market for $6.8 Million
Dwell — 2023
Most Expensive Listing on Newport Island, CA Lists for $9.495M
I don't view press coverage as a substitute for experience or results. What it does provide is another independent source documenting the properties, clients and markets in which my team has worked.
What Does $1 Billion in Sales Experience Mean for a Client?
Sales volume alone doesn't make someone the right real estate agent for every client. What experience provides is perspective.
After hundreds of transactions, you learn where deals tend to encounter problems, how buyers react to pricing, which improvements can affect perception and value, when preparation matters, how to position unusual properties and when negotiating strategy should change.
For sellers, my approach combines local market knowledge with property preparation, strategic pricing, marketing and negotiation.
For buyers, particularly those new to Newport Beach, the job often begins long before we discuss individual homes. Understanding neighborhoods, individual streets, values and tradeoffs can be just as important as finding the property itself.
SERHANT. Orange County
In 2026, I became a Founding Agent of SERHANT. Orange County as the brokerage expanded into California.
The move allows me to combine more than two decades of local Newport Beach experience with SERHANT.'s national platform, media reach, technology and modern approach to real estate marketing.
My business remains deeply local. The platform behind it has become significantly larger.
Client Reviews
Client experience remains one of the most important measures of our business.
The Annie Clougherty Team has earned more than 100 five-star reviews across major platforms, including Google and Zillow.
Those reviews represent buyers and sellers across a wide range of price points and neighborhoods throughout Newport Beach and coastal Orange County.
Frequently Asked Questions About Annie Clougherty
Who is Annie Clougherty?
Annie Clougherty is a Newport Beach real estate agent, born-and-raised Newport Beach native and Founding Agent of SERHANT. Orange County. She has more than two decades of experience selling residential real estate throughout Newport Beach and coastal Orange County.
How much real estate has Annie Clougherty sold?
The Annie Clougherty Team has closed more than $1 billion in career real estate sales.
Has Annie Clougherty been ranked by RealTrends?
Yes. The Annie Clougherty Team received RealTrends recognition for seven consecutive years from 2019 through 2025 and has ranked among the Top 100 in California for multiple consecutive years.
Where did the Annie Clougherty Team rank in Newport Beach?
In RealTrends' 2025 Verified results based on 2024 production, the Annie Clougherty Team ranked #2 in Newport Beach by sales volume, with $128.29 million in verified sales volume and 56 transaction sides.
Has Annie Clougherty been featured in the media?
Yes. Annie Clougherty, her listings and her real estate work have appeared in publications including The Real Deal, Robb Report, Mansion Global, Realtor.com, the Los Angeles Times, Orange County Register and Dwell, among others.
What areas does Annie Clougherty specialize in?
Annie's primary market is Newport Beach, including Corona del Mar, Newport Coast, Balboa Island, Newport Heights, Cliff Haven and other Newport Beach neighborhoods. The Annie Clougherty Team also represents clients in Costa Mesa and throughout coastal Orange County.
What is Annie Clougherty's California real estate license number?
Annie Clougherty's California Department of Real Estate license number is DRE #01716801.
What brokerage is Annie Clougherty with?
Annie Clougherty is a Founding Agent of SERHANT. Orange County.
Experience You Can Verify
Real estate marketing contains plenty of adjectives. I prefer measurable experience.
More than $1 billion in career sales. More than two decades in coastal Orange County real estate. 100+ five-star client reviews. Seven consecutive years of RealTrends recognition. National and local media coverage. And a lifetime spent in Newport Beach.
Those facts tell the story of my business better than any title can.
