About Dawna Kuch

Dawna Kuch — Residential & Luxury Specialist, Aragone & Associates

Agent Details

Email[email protected]

Mobile(714) 726-9262

License #DRE #01445850

OfficeOrange County, California

LanguagesEnglish

Unrivaled Commitment & Market Mastery

Dawna is a Residential and Luxury Specialist with over 17 years of experience. Her specialized niche is in the sale of Probate & Trust Properties. In today's competitive Orange County real estate market, Dawna and her team are currently ranked in the top 1% of all licensed agents in the SoCal MLS, and she's been awarded First Team's Hall of Fame award 6 years in a row. An expert in Orange County, Riverside, and LA County, Dawna is 100% committed to the homebuyers and sellers she represents.

She has built a reputation for her customer dedication and proven ability to negotiate strongly for her buyers and sellers. Her expertise is second to none in providing solid market advice and a unique selling system to maximize her clients' sales price. If the property needs freshening up or has deferred maintenance, she will do repairs and upgrades with no out-of-pocket costs. She wants to ensure that every seller can net the highest sales price!

Their team's proven track record has resulted in over 600 successfully closed transactions and over 400 million in total sales volume. Dawna treats each of her clients as an individual and caters to their specific needs. It is her mission to redefine the real estate experience by providing luxury customer service, incredible market knowledge, and extraordinary results!

What Dawna Works On

Probate and Trust Listings, on the Residential Side

Dawna carries the residential side of the estate work: probate and trust listings, luxury homes, and sellers who need a property prepared before it goes to market. Her territory runs past Orange County into Riverside and Los Angeles County, which matters when an estate holds property in more than one place. When a home needs work first, she coordinates the repairs and upgrades with no out-of-pocket cost to the seller.

One recent seller put it plainly: the home sold for $90,000 over asking after two earlier offers fell through, and what stood out to them was how the process was handled, not just the headline number.

17+

Years licensed

Top 1%

SoCal MLS agents

6 years

First Team Hall of Fame

600+

Team closings

How a trust sale works, step by step

Featured Listings

Courtesy of: First Team Real Estate

6 baths 5 beds 5,289 sqft

$2,299,000

20420 VIA BURGOS

Yorba Linda, CA

Courtesy of: First Team Real Estate

3 baths 4 beds 3,390 sqft

$1,299,000

991 S Park Rim Circle

Anaheim Hills, CA

Courtesy of: First Team Real Estate

3 baths 4 beds 1,887 sqft

$1,500,000

19402 Old Ranch

Yorba Linda, CA

Courtesy of: First Team Real Estate

3 baths 4 beds 2,256 sqft

$1,769,000

133 Denali

Lake Forest, CA

Courtesy of: First Team Real Estate

5 baths 4 beds 3,404 sqft

$2,100,000

5561 Orchard

Yorba Linda, CA

Courtesy of: First Team Real Estate

3 baths 4 beds 3,202 sqft

$1,200,000

10413 Camden Drive

Cypress, CA

Courtesy of: First Team Real Estate

2 baths 3 beds 1,799 sqft

$1,599,900

19931 Crestknoll

Yorba Linda, CA

Courtesy of: First Team Real Estate

2 baths 4 beds 2,026 sqft

$1,575,000

1111 Carol Street

La Habra, CA

Courtesy of: First Team Real Estate

Courtesy of: First Team Real Estate

3 baths 4 beds 2,054 sqft

Our Clients Say It Best

Testimonials

"Paula has a solid understanding of her craft. Her knowledge of probate real estate, grasp of the Huntington Beach market, negotiation skills, judgment, and problem-solving abilities are outstanding. She has an excellent team …

"I have had the pleasure of working with Paula Aragone for many years, both personally and for my family’s real estate and investment needs. Over that time, Paula has helped me purchase several investment properties, has liste…

"Our family has worked with Paula Aragone for many years, and during that time she has helped us with five different home purchases in Yorba Linda as our family’s needs have changed and evolved.There is a reason we continue to…

"For many years, both my law partner and I at Merhab Robinson & Clarkson have confidently referred our clients to Paula Aragone for their real estate needs. We have always trusted her to represent our clients with professional… ism, integrity, and exceptional results. However, referring clients is one thing—entrusting her with my own family's estate was something entirely different.After the passing of my parents, I served as Trustee of our family trust and was responsible for selling one of our family's most valuable assets while fulfilling my fiduciary duties to my siblings and the other beneficiaries. As both a trustee and a business attorney, I understood the importance of making well-informed decisions, maximizing value, and ensuring that every step of the process could withstand scrutiny. I needed someone whose judgment, valuation expertise, negotiation skills, and integrity I could trust without hesitation.What impressed me most was Paula's ability to determine the property's true market value despite the absence of meaningful comparable sales. Rather than relying solely on traditional valuation methods, she developed a thoughtful strategy based on her market expertise and recommended only a handful of strategic improvements—including fresh paint and professional staging—that significantly enhanced the property's presentation without unnecessary expense. I was equally impressed by Paula's professionalism throughout the transaction. She was instrumental in guiding and supporting the buyer's agent whenever needed, helping keep the transaction moving smoothly while ensuring everyone remained focused on achieving a successful outcome.The results exceeded every expectation. The property was listed at $2,500,000, generated multiple all-cash offers within the first week, sold for $2,688,000, and closed in just 11 days. The purchase price was hundreds of thousands of dollars over the estimated value on Zillow.As someone whose profession centers on negotiation, I do not offer praise lightly. Paula's ability to assess value, negotiate strategically, and execute a well-defined plan is truly exceptional. I was impressed to watch her teach the buyer’s broker how to respond to any potential negative comment or objection from the buyer. Equally important, every commitment she made from our very first meeting was fulfilled exactly as promised. She anticipated challenges before they arose, communicated consistently throughout the process, and managed every detail with professionalism, confidence, and precision.Having referred many clients to Paula over the years, I already knew she was an outstanding real estate professional. After personally experiencing her representation as Trustee for my own family's estate, I can say with complete confidence that she exceeded even my highest expectations. She helped me fulfill my fiduciary responsibilities with confidence, knowing that every decision was made in the best interests of the trust and its beneficiaries while achieving an extraordinary outcome.I recommend Paula Aragone without reservation to anyone buying or selling real estate, particularly high-net-worth individuals, trustees, executors, attorneys, and families navigating trust or probate matters. If you value sound judgment, exceptional valuation expertise, strategic negotiation, and an advisor who consistently protects your interests while maximizing results, you will not find anyone better."

"Paula and her team were amazing at helping us sell our home and purchase a new one. She helped us get the older house ready and staged well which aided in the $100k over asking final price. For the purchase of our new house,…

"After my mom passed away, I had to sell her home — and I can't imagine going through that process with anyone other than Paula Aragone and the team at Aragone & Associates.Going in, my biggest worry wasn't really the price — …

"Our experience with First Team—specifically Dawna—was excellent. The headline: we sold our home for $90K over asking.The process itself had a few twists, with two initial offers falling through, but what truly stood out was h…

"Paula Aragone was absolutely incredible to work with. She helped me sell my stepmother’s house last summer under very challenging circumstances, and she made the entire process far easier than I ever expected.The home was in …

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