Adam Nelson

In 1999 Adam Nelson got his real estate license while raising a family on a forklift operator's income. No connections. No money. Just a phone book and a willingness to work harder than everyone else. More than 25 years later, he's still doing exactly that. Adam built his career in hyper-local markets — first in Riverside, then in Temecula. During the 2008 crash, while other agents walked away, Adam became the agent other agents called, handling the difficult deals nobody else could. Adam and his wife Sonya have called South Orange County home since 2019. He knows these communities — Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, and San Juan Capistrano — personally, because he lives in them. Whether you're buying or selling in coastal South Orange County, Adam brings straight talk, sharp negotiation, and more than 25 years of hard-won experience to your side of the table. Adam Nelson | First Team Real Estate – Orange County | DRE# 01308220