The Switzerland Drive Address
Switzerland Drive is known for its large lots and substantial homes. Address matters here, and this one carries weight.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315/Switzerland Drive
A Custom Listing Strategy for 42388 Switzerland Drive
Big Bear Lake
A polished market, pricing, and marketing plan designed specifically for your Switzerland Drive home.
42388 Switzerland Drive is more than a 3-bedroom home in Big Bear Lake. It is a rare 1.99-acre estate on Switzerland Drive — lined with large lots and substantial homes, and minutes from the slopes.
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 5
- Sq. Ft.
- ≈ 3,570
- Acre Lot
- ≈ 1.99
- Built
- 1962
SWITZERLAND DRIVE · BIG BEAR LAKE
Prepared for Kent Stalcup and Linda Ricchiuti · Lisa Hoover · First Team Real Estate
Personalized Welcome
Kent & Linda, this was built specifically for your home.
This strategy site was created to give you a clear, organized view of how we will position, price, and market 42388 Switzerland Drive.
Our goal is simple: to help you make confident decisions by showing you the market data, the buyer psychology, the lifestyle story, and the marketing strategy behind the sale. This is not meant to replace our in-person conversation — it gives you a comprehensive overview of the plan so you can see your home is being approached with preparation, intention, and strategy.
Lisa's Current Analysis
Where things stand right now.
Kent and Linda, your efforts in preparing your home for sale paid off. We received many compliments throughout the Open Houses! Let's celebrate the strong start. Even though the current market is sluggish, we always want to continue to put our best foot forward in everything we do: marketing, open houses, showings, creating as much exposure as we can across multiple digital platforms and printed materials. This site is a comprehensive report of our efforts and will be updated weekly with the most recent changes.
Lisa Hoover
First Team Real Estate · DRE 01891179
Showings & Open Houses
Who has come through the door.
A four-day open house marathon ran from October 15 through October 18, opening with a broker open and followed by three weekend open houses. Every group that came through the door is logged below.
First Team Real Estate · Report date: October 21, 2026
Thursday · 10/15
Broker Open
31
Brokers attended
Brokers toured the home in person.
Agent turnout
Friday · 10/16
Open House
3
Groups through
One party seemed interested but left no contact information.
No contact info
Saturday · 10/17
Open House
7
Groups through
One couple left contact information and seemed to have interest.
Contact info left
Sunday · 10/18
Open House
1
Group through
No calls and no private showings were logged.
No contact info
Four days at a glance
Brokers at the Broker Open
31
Agents who toured the home on October 15.
Groups through open houses
11
Total parties through the three weekend open houses.
Parties who left contact info
1
One couple from Saturday's open house.
Groups are counted as parties entering the home. This report is updated after every broker open, open house, and private showing.
Marketing Performance
MLS Weekly Listing Report
Your home is live on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and syndicated across up to 2,000 websites. Each week, First Team tracks how often 42388 Switzerland Drive is clicked and how often it appears in buyers' search results.
First Team Real Estate · Report date: October 21, 2026 · Week of 10/11/2026 – 10/17/2026
Congratulations! 42388 Switzerland Drive received 510 views last week.
Days on Market
8
Days since your listing went live on the MLS.
Views Last Week
510
Times buyers clicked on your property.
Views Overall
717
Total clicks since the listing went live.
Impressions Last Week
6,489
Times your property appeared in search results.
Impressions Overall
9,015
Total search appearances since the listing went live.
Days on Market vs. Average Days on Market
How long 42388 Switzerland Drive has been listed, set beside the average days on market for comparable homes around Big Bear Lake.
42388 Switzerland Drive
8days
Days since your listing went live on the MLS.
Average Days on Market
185days
Average days on market for Big Bear Lake homes on lots of an acre or more, priced over $1.5M, in the area around your home.
Your home has been on the market 177 days less than the average listing — roughly 4% of the average time on market.
How the numbers are counted
Views
The number of times your property was clicked on.
Impressions
The number of times your property came up in search results.
Syndication reach
These figures are collected across up to 2,000 syndication websites — including Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com, Homes.com, and Luxury Portfolio — so the numbers reflect your home's full online footprint, not just the MLS.
Information above collected for 42388 Switzerland Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 for: 10/11/2026 – 10/17/2026. 4 Corporate Plaza Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660. CalBRE# 01008773. © First Team Real Estate. All rights reserved.
CMA
Current Market Trend
Where 42388 Switzerland Drive stands against today's active competition and the most recent closed sale — the numbers behind the pricing strategy.
Quick CMA · Report date: October 21, 2026
Listings Analyzed
4
3 active listings and 1 closed sale between April 24 and October 21, 2026.
List Price Range
$2.4M – $4.4M
Average list price $3,537,000; median $3,674,500.
Average $/Sq Ft
$512.37
Median $437.23; the range runs $334.96 to $840.06.
Most Recent Closed Sale
$4,300,000
42143 Switzerland Drive closed 09/08/2026 at $535.69 per square foot.
Median Home Size
7,595 Sq Ft
Homes range from 3,570 to 12,841 sq ft on lots of 1.1 to 2.7 acres.
Median CDOM
177 Days
Average days on market among the active listings: 185.
Active Competition
| Address | Yr Built | Date | Br/Ba | CDOM | Sq Ft | Lot Sq Ft | $/Sq Ft | List Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 739 N Star | 1997 | Listed 04/27/2026 | 5/6 | 177 | 7,162 | 49,959 | $334.96 | $2,399,000 |
| 42388 Switzerland DriveThis Home | 1962 | Listed 08/24/2026 | 3/6 | 8 | 3,570 | 86,736 | $840.06 | $2,999,000 |
| 848 Jeffries | 1980 | Listed 10/16/2025 | 8/9 | 370 | 12,841 | 77,120 | $338.76 | $4,350,000 |
Active market summary: average list price $3,249,333 · median $2,999,000 · average $504.59 per sq ft · median $338.76 per sq ft · average CDOM 185 · median CDOM 177.
Most Recent Closed Sale
| Address | Yr Built | Date | Br/Ba | CDOM | Sq Ft | Lot Sq Ft | $/Sq Ft | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42143 Switzerland Drive | 2007 | Closed 09/08/2026 | 7/7 | 150 | 8,027 | 119,437 | $535.69 | $4,300,000 |
Search criteria: residential single-family in Big Bear Lake (MLS Area 289 – Big Bear Area); closed sales from 04/24/2026 to 10/21/2026; active statuses include Coming Soon, Active, Active Under Contract, and Pending; current price $1,800,000+; 3+ total bedrooms; lot size 43,560+ sq ft.
Source: Quick CMA report prepared for 42388 Switzerland Drive, October 21, 2026.
Marketing Performance
Digital Marketing Completed Thus Far
Every digital campaign promoting 42388 Switzerland Drive, with the performance reports shared as they arrive — from paid ads and agent e-flyers to broker outreach.
Digital Ad Campaign Report
Adwerx Digital Advertising · Report date: October 21, 2026A three-week digital ad campaign was created with Luxury Portfolio to promote your home to interested buyers wherever they go online. This report is updated as new performance summaries arrive.
Total Ad Views
7,409
Times your home was seen across the web.
Total Clicks
8
Buyers who clicked through to learn more.
Click-Through Rate
0.11%
8 clicks on 7,409 views — in line with luxury real estate benchmarks.
Featured placements
News
Sports
Social
Entertainment
Your ad has been featured on premium news, sports, social, and entertainment sites across the web — placing 42388 Switzerland Drive in front of interested buyers wherever they browse.
Homes sell faster when you spread the news. Performance reports like this one are shared with you throughout the campaign so you always know exactly how your home is being promoted.
Ad report provided by Adwerx (ADWX OPCO LLC, 410 Blackwell St. Suite 120, Durham, NC 27701, United States).
E-Flyer Delivery Report
ZipYourFlyer.com · Report date: October 16, 2026For the 4-day Open House marathon, an E-Flyer campaign was sent to real estate agents in San Bernardino, Orange, and Los Angeles counties, putting 42388 Switzerland Drive directly in front of the people who bring buyers. This report is updated as new delivery reports arrive.
Date Sent
10/13/2026
Time Sent
1:20 PM PST
Status
Successfully Sent
E-Flyers Sent
24,794
Agents who received your E-Flyer.
E-Flyers Opened
17,242
Agents who opened it and saw your actual flyer.
Open Rate
69.54%
Against the 10% open rate guaranteed by the service.
Open rate against the guarantee
Guaranteed Open Rate10%
Your Open Rate69.54%
The service guarantees a 10% open rate. This campaign opened at 69.54% — nearly seven times the guarantee, with 17,242 agents seeing your flyer.
An agent counts as a successful open only after viewing the HTML of the E-Flyer and seeing your actual flyer. The figures also include views from the Zip Your Flyer App, and agents may open the flyer on whichever platform suits them.
An open rate this high usually means agents are forwarding your flyer to their own contacts, which triggers the tracking pixel again and only increases the exposure of your listing.
E-Flyer campaign provided by ZipYourFlyer.com. Questions: service@zipyourflyer.com or (888) 947-8509.
Broker Preview Email
First Team Real Estate · Now Available announcementA “Now Available” announcement emailed to the broker community, introducing 42388 Switzerland Drive with a direct link to the listing and inviting agents to the broker preview and opening-weekend open houses.
Events announced in the email
- Broker Preview
- Thursday, October 15 · 11:00am–3:00pm
- Broker Preview Lunch
- Lunch will be served — pizza on the patio!
- Open House — Friday
- October 16 · 1:00pm–4:00pm
- Open House — Saturday
- October 17 · 1:00pm–4:00pm
- Open House — Sunday
- October 18 · 1:00pm–4:00pm
Marketing Performance
Print Marketing Thus Far
Beyond the digital campaigns, 42388 Switzerland Drive has a full print program — a direct-mail postcard, flyers in the hands of Big Bear agents, and a brochure for open house visitors.
Just Listed Postcard
Mailed to 540 addresses
A just-listed postcard mailed to 540 homes throughout the area, putting 42388 Switzerland Drive directly in front of the neighbors — often the best source of a qualified buyer.
Agent Flyer
100 flyers · hand-delivered
One hundred flyers printed and hand-delivered by Lisa to real estate offices throughout Big Bear — putting the listing directly in the hands of the agents who bring buyers.
Open House Brochure
Available at every open house
An eight-page printed brochure available at every open house, giving visitors a full walk-through of the home, its grounds, and its outdoor living to take with them.
The Opportunity at a Glance
The Opportunity at a Glance
The strongest listings are built around clarity. For 42388 Switzerland Drive, the opportunity is to position the home around the features that are hardest for Big Bear Lake buyers to recreate.
1.99 Acres of Privacy
A nearly two-acre parcel is exceptionally rare in Big Bear Lake. Space between neighbors, room for guests and toys, and a forest setting that cannot be manufactured on a standard lot.
Minutes to the Slopes
The ski slopes are a short drive away — convenient ski-day mornings without resort-village congestion and a major draw in the Big Bear Lake second-home market.
3,570 Sq. Ft. with 5 Baths
Scale that most mountain homes lack: three bedrooms, five bathrooms, and generous gathering space designed for multi-family stays and long weekends.
Classic 1962 Mountain Character
Original mountain architecture with the warmth and proportion buyers chase — the character of vintage Big Bear Lake with the footprint of a modern estate.
Golf, Zoo & National Forest at the Door
Bear Mountain Golf Course, the Big Bear Alpine Zoo, and San Bernardino National Forest trailheads are all nearby in Big Bear Lake.
The Differentiator
Outdoor living, built for four seasons
Few Big Bear Lake homes can host the way 42388 Switzerland Drive can. The covered pergola deck, the river-rock fireplace and pizza oven, and nearly two acres of mature pine are the features buyers remember after the showing — and the reason this property competes above its square footage.
Covered, heated pergola deck
Overhead heaters, fans and drop curtains extend the season well past summer — usable in shoulder months when most mountain decks sit empty.
Stone fireplace and pizza oven
A true outdoor kitchen and hearth in river rock, paired with an arbor bar. This is entertaining infrastructure, not a patio slab.
1.99 acres of mature pine
The privacy and lot width Switzerland Drive is known for, minutes from the slopes — scarce inventory in Big Bear Lake.
Positioning Strategy
How We Will Position 42388 Switzerland Drive
The most effective positioning for this home is not just '3 bedrooms in Big Bear Lake.' The stronger story is that 42388 Switzerland Drive combines things that are extremely difficult to find together: nearly two acres, 3,570 square feet, five bathrooms, and a coveted Switzerland Drive address minutes from the slopes.
The Switzerland Drive Advantage
Big Bear Lake buyers shop by street. Switzerland Drive delivers large parcels and substantial homes — the combination that holds value through every market cycle.
Minutes to the Slopes
Ski slopes and Bear Mountain are within minutes — the proximity to the lifts that defines the Big Bear Lake luxury market.
Mountain Luxury Living
Nearly two acres, 3,570 square feet, and five bathrooms: scale, privacy, and comfort that standard Big Bear Lake inventory cannot match.
Lake Life
Big Bear Lake marina, boating, paddleboarding, and fishing minutes from the door — a true four-season recreation address.
Dining & The Village
The Village restaurants, breweries, and mountain-town favorites are a short drive from Switzerland Drive.
Shopping & Everyday Convenience
Big Bear Boulevard retail, markets, and services close by — plus the walkable shops of The Village for weekend visitors.
Schools & Community
Bear Valley Unified campuses and a tight-knit, year-round mountain community that keeps families anchored here.
Golf, Trails & the Alpine Zoo
Bear Mountain Golf Course, the Big Bear Alpine Zoo, and national forest trailheads are all part of the Big Bear Lake lifestyle.
The Neighborhood
Why Buyers Are Drawn to Switzerland Drive
Switzerland Drive stands apart for its larger parcels, substantial homes, mature pines, and convenient access to skiing and Bear Mountain. Buyers looking for space, privacy, and a true four-season home recognize the appeal of this distinctive Big Bear Lake street.
Convenient Access to the Slopes
Ski mornings measured in minutes, not in traffic — the single most searched feature among Big Bear Lake second-home buyers.
Large Lots & Large Homes
Switzerland Drive parcels are among the largest in Big Bear Lake, which protects privacy, resale value, and the estate feel of the street.
Bear Mountain Golf Course
A nine-hole mountain course inside the neighborhood — summer golf a few blocks from winter skiing.
Big Bear Alpine Zoo & Trailheads
The Alpine Zoo and San Bernardino National Forest trail access are close to Switzerland Drive.
Minutes to Big Bear Lake & The Village
Marina, boating, and the Village's dining and shops are a short drive down from the neighborhood.
A Private Mountain Setting
Mature pines, nearly two acres, and substantial homes along Switzerland Drive create a rare sense of space and seclusion in the heart of Big Bear Lake.
“The emotional appeal is the quiet under the pines — you turn onto Switzerland Drive, the lots open up, the trees close in, and the rest of the world falls away.”
Demand Profile
Who Is Most Likely to Respond to This Home?
The most likely buyer pool is made up of Southern California and out-of-state buyers looking for a substantial four-season mountain home with acreage, privacy, and ski slopes minutes away.
Second-Home Buyers
Orange County, Los Angeles, Inland Empire, and out-of-state buyers who want a turnkey Big Bear Lake retreat within a two-hour drive of the coast.
Vacation Living
Buyers prioritizing a low-maintenance, high-capacity home for holidays, ski weekends, and summer lake season.
Move-Up Buyers
Big Bear Lake owners graduating out of a small cabin into acreage, square footage, and a Switzerland Drive address.
Downsizing Buyers
Empty nesters trading a coastal or valley property for space, quiet, and a simpler pace at elevation.
View-Driven Luxury Buyers
Buyers searching specifically for forest, slope, and ridgeline outlooks with the privacy that only large parcels deliver.
Lock-and-Leave Mountain Buyers
Bicoastal and international buyers who want a secure, easy-access second home they can close up and leave with confidence.
Market Snapshot
Current Market & CMA Snapshot
The pricing strategy for 42388 Switzerland Drive is grounded in the most relevant Switzerland Drive and Big Bear Lake sales, current buyer activity, and the difference between simply being on the market and being positioned correctly.
- Low Price
- $1,250,000
- High Price
- $4,400,000
- Average Price
- $2,220,667
- Median Price
- $1,887,500
- Avg $/Sq Ft
- $420.65
- Avg DOM
- 116
Comparable Sales Summary
| Address | Status | Price | Sold | $/SqFt | DOM | Bd | Ba | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42143 Switzerland | Active Under Contract | $4,400,000 | — | $548.15 | 159 | 7 | 7 | 8,027 |
| 739 N Star | Active | $2,499,000 | — | $348.92 | 113 | 5 | 6 | 7,162 |
| 42421 Evergreen Dr | Active | $1,999,999 | — | $447.93 | 252 | 5 | 6 | 4,465 |
| 42285 Heavenly Valley | Active | $1,775,000 | — | $452.58 | 78 | 4 | 4 | 3,922 |
| 42133 Brownie | Active | $1,400,000 | — | $384.62 | 134 | 6 | 4 | 3,640 |
| 42364 Heavenly Valley | Closed | $1,250,000 | 07/24/2026 | $341.72 | 114 | 4 | 4 | 3,658 |
Source: Quick CMA, single-family homes 3,000+ sq ft within 0.50 mi of 42388 Switzerland Drive; closed sales 02/2026–08/2026.
Pricing Strategy
Recommended Pricing Strategy
Confident, strategic, and market-aware.
Based on current Big Bear Lake sales, active competition, and the specific strengths of 42388 Switzerland Drive, the supporting data points to an estimated value range in the $1.6M to $1.95M band, to be refined together in person.
Too Low
May create activity, but risks leaving money on the table given the rarity of a 1.99-acre parcel with 3,570 square feet on Switzerland Drive.
Strategic Launch
The best balance between confidence and demand. The goal is to attract serious Big Bear Lake buyers quickly, generate urgency, and preserve negotiating leverage.
Too High
May cause buyers to compare the home unfavorably against newer or more upgraded Big Bear Lake inventory, creating longer market time and potential price reductions.
How a Layperson Might Price It
A quick look at the three most common ways buyers and sellers estimate value before a formal CMA.
| Source | Method | Estimated Range | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zillow Estimate | Automated valuation based on public records and nearby sales. | $1.06M – $1.46M | Algorithm-driven; the range is typically too wide and does not account for acreage, street quality, or ski proximity. |
| Redfin Estimate | Machine-generated estimate using recent market data and user inputs. | $1.27M – $1.54M | Helpful benchmark, but does not weigh the scarcity of a 1.99-acre Switzerland Drive homesite. |
| Price Per Square Foot | 3,570 sq ft applied to a $452.58 – $548.15 price-per-square-foot range from the comps. | $1.62M – $1.96M | A common starting point, but it ignores land value — which is a large share of the value here. |
Ranges reflect the current CMA and public estimates; final list price to be confirmed with the sellers.
Marketing
The Marketing Plan
More than exposure. A coordinated demand strategy.
The marketing for this Switzerland Drive home is designed to make buyers understand the full value of the property before they ever step through the door. The campaign combines premium visuals, lifestyle storytelling, targeted digital exposure, and strong launch momentum.
Property Preparation
A walk-through with prioritized recommendations for paint, landscaping, decluttering, lighting, and small improvements that move buyer perception.
Premium Photography
Professional photography that captures the acreage, the pines, the interior scale, and the Switzerland Drive setting.
Aerial Drone Photography & Video
FAA-licensed drone stills and a flyover clip that show the 1.99-acre parcel, the tree canopy, and how close the slopes really are.
3D Matterport Virtual Tour
A fully navigable 3D walk-through for out-of-area and second-home buyers — featured on the MLS, the listing site, and social media.
Lifestyle Videos
Short-form videos that sell the Big Bear Lake lifestyle — ski mornings, the golf course, the lake, and evenings under the pines.
Floor Plan & Feature Story
A clear floor plan and feature sheet that highlights the bedroom and bath count, gathering spaces, and how the home lives across all four seasons.
Targeted Syndication
First Team's LeadingRE relocation network and the Sneak Preview platform plus distribution to 2,000+ sites including Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com, Homes.com, and Trulia.
Funded Social Ad Campaign
A dedicated paid social budget across Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube targeting Orange County, Los Angeles, Inland Empire, and out-of-state second-home buyers.
Digital Launch Campaign
Coordinated social, email, syndication, and paid placement designed to maximize attention during the critical first week on market.
Open House Strategy
An open house plan built around weekend mountain traffic, designed to concentrate showings, generate urgency, and gather actionable feedback.
Buyer Psychology Messaging
Listing copy and marketing assets engineered around what Big Bear Lake buyers care most about: acreage, ski access, privacy, and space for family and guests.
Weekly Reporting & Adjustment
Weekly reviews of showing activity, online engagement, and competing inventory so we can adjust quickly and stay ahead of the market.
Launch Timeline
Strategic Launch Timeline
- 01
Launch Preparation
Finalize staging, photography, drone, video, and marketing assets — coordinate the launch window for maximum buyer attention.
- 02
Coming Soon & Sneak Preview
First Team's Sneak Preview platform plus broker outreach generates early buyer awareness before the home goes fully live.
- 03
MLS Launch & Syndication
Live on the MLS and across 2,000+ syndication partners including Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com, Homes.com, and Luxury Portfolio.
- 04
Digital & Social Campaign
Coordinated paid social, email, and digital retargeting campaigns aimed at the most likely Big Bear Lake buyer profiles.
- 05
Broker & Buyer Engagement
Private showings, targeted broker outreach, curated open houses, and ongoing buyer follow-up.
- 06
First Weekend Momentum
Coordinated open house, agent communication, and buyer follow-up to capture early demand.
- 07
Review & Negotiate
Analyze offers — price, terms, contingencies, financing strength, and net proceeds.
- 08
Escrow and Total Transaction Management
Guide inspections, appraisal, contingency timelines, negotiation, and closing details for the smoothest transaction possible.
The First Team Advantage
The Platform Behind the Plan
You're not just hiring an agent. You're hiring a strategy, a network, and a marketing platform.
First Team Real Estate brings nearly five decades of Southern California market experience, deep local brand recognition, and a seller-focused marketing platform designed to create demand, maximize exposure, and keep sellers informed throughout the process.
Proven Southern California Presence
First Team Real Estate has been serving Southern California sellers since 1976 across multiple market cycles.
Buyer Delivery System
Proprietary tools designed to expose listings to buyer demand before and during the public launch.
Sneak Preview
A First Team platform that helps generate internal awareness and early buyer interest before going fully live.
Broad Digital Syndication
Distribution across a broad digital ecosystem to expand visibility well beyond the MLS.
Social & Digital Campaigns
Targeted digital campaigns featuring professional media, traffic reporting, and audience targeting.
Weekly Listing Activity Reports
You shouldn't have to guess what's happening. Weekly reporting keeps you fully informed.
Global & Relocation Network
Through Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, exposure extends to a relocation and referral audience.
Seller Convenience Options
Programs like First Impressions Concierge, Flex, and Cash Offer+ help sellers solve preparation and timing challenges.
Track Record
The Numbers Behind the Brand
Pricing strategy, marketing, and negotiation — measured by 25 years of First Team brokerage results across Southern California.
First Team Homes Sold
217,275
First Team Real Estate · 1/1/2000 – 12/31/2025 (Trendgraphix)
First Team Buyers Represented
101,805
First Team Real Estate · 1/1/2000 – 12/31/2025 (Trendgraphix)
About
About Lisa Hoover
A First Team Real Estate agent serving Newport Beach, the coastal communities, and the Big Bear Lake mountain market.
Lisa Hoover has been a resident of Newport Beach since childhood and as such her knowledge of the multiple markets and client base offers luxury real estate investors more than a wealth of knowledge about Orange County's coastal communities. Lisa's personality is loved by all. Her open, insightful, inquisitive and warm nature makes every transaction a pleasurable experience for both buyers and sellers. Her positive attitude results from understanding her markets, focusing on clients' goals, and presenting advantageous opportunities that enable people to buy and sell with confidence. Hoover is very active in her community and is a long standing member of the Pacific Club, past president of the Women's Investment Club and is a donor to many charitable organizations.
Lisa's mountain credentials run just as deep. She sold the historic Knickerbocker Mansion in Big Bear Lake, lived in Big Bear Lake for ten years, and has kept her toe in Big Bear Lake real estate ever since — which means a Switzerland Drive seller gets both coastal luxury marketing reach and genuine local knowledge of how this mountain market actually trades.
Realizing the special needs of the luxury homeowner, First Team Real Estate developed a new high end properties division in Newport Beach. We provide value to our clients by uniting the strength and market dominance of First Team Real Estate with the specialized services and tools of our luxury affiliates including Luxury Portfolio. The First Team Real Estate Newport Beach office is redefining the luxury home market with customized marketing tools and cutting edge technology, available to both buyers and sellers, which will take the real estate market to new heights and into the next century.
Awards & Recognition
Top Producer
Consistently recognized among First Team's top-performing agents in coastal Orange County.
Client Service Excellence
Repeat clients and 5-star reviews driven by responsiveness, integrity, and follow-through.
First Team Recognition
Honored year after year at the Hall of Fame within the First Team Real Estate organization for production and client service.
Big Bear Lake Track Record
Ten years living in Big Bear Lake and the sale of the historic Knickerbocker Mansion — mountain experience most coastal luxury agents cannot offer.
About
About Darrell Hoover
Lisa's husband and partner agent — more than 37 years in real estate development, marketing, and disposition across the Western United States.
Darrell Hoover's real estate career has spanned more than 37 years throughout the United States, with a particular focus on the Western states of California, Arizona, and Nevada. His background and knowledge of residential real estate has served many of the best-known names in the industry, and his real estate workout experience is extensive — spanning more than 30 states over several decades of market cycles.
A graduate of Arizona State University, Darrell played baseball and football, followed by a five-year career in the National Football League. After establishing an advertising, marketing, and public relations firm serving some of the largest residential developers and home builders in the country, he returned to real estate full time.
He is a former President of Beazer Homes of California, where within three and a half years Beazer became the sixth largest home builder in the United States and went public on the NYSE. He also served as President and CEO of R. Thomas Ashley Group Inc., a marketing and sales group specializing in the auction and disposition of residential real estate across 23 states for clients including the FDIC, the RTC, credit unions, and national home builders.
Darrell is the founder of Diamond Crest Homes of California and of Hoover Related Companies, which built development, building, and marketing partnerships with developers and home builders across the Southwest and Northern California — including Silver Oaks Communities, Cameo Homes, and G Companies — covering 21 single-family home communities with responsibility for acquisitions, disposition, land use planning, product design, and sales and marketing.
Today he serves as Chief Executive Officer of Criss Cross Commercial and works alongside Lisa on listings, bringing builder-level pricing discipline and large-scale marketing experience to every seller they represent.
Experience Highlights
37+ years in real estate
Residential development, marketing, and disposition across California, Arizona, Nevada, and more than 30 states.
Former President, Beazer Homes of California
Helped grow Beazer into the sixth largest U.S. home builder in three and a half years, through its NYSE public offering.
Large-scale marketing leadership
Founded an advertising, marketing, and PR firm serving the country's largest residential developers and home builders.
Pricing and disposition expertise
Led auction and disposition programs in 23 states for the FDIC, RTC, credit unions, and national builders — pricing discipline in every market cycle.
Client Testimonials
What Clients Say
Relationships, repeat clients, and referrals — the strongest measure of how we deliver for the families we serve.
“Lisa is a great realtor! We have moved multiple times and worked with many realtors in the past. We really appreciate the ease of working with her because of her strong communication skills. Living out of state and trying to sell a home is difficult. Lisa was our right hand person. She was able to meet movers and acquire different bids on projects that needed estimates. She was quick to answer texts and was available to be on the property site when requested. We would highly recommend Lisa for realtor services.”
Jill With
Seller · Out-of-state move
“Lisa is a true professional, who is extremely knowledgable about the local real estate market and trends. She helped us purchase investment property that, with her help, we will turn into our dream vacation home. As buyers from out of state, Lisa had to manage us and most of the transaction remotely. In doing so, she displayed her incredible communication skills, her dedication to helping us find the absolute perfect place, and her willingness to work all hours to answer our questions. She was a strong and patient negotiator, but with a sincere and warm personality that helped her gain the respect and trust of the selling agents. Even now that the transaction is over, she has continued to help and act as our local liaison. Not only have we gained a new house and new agent for life in Orange County, we've gained a new friend.”
Josh and Christy Gardiner
Buyers · Out-of-state vacation home
“Lisa Hoover is such a great realtor and a top notch professional. She made this experience so enjoyable and comfortable every step of the way, and was such a pleasure to work with. If me and my family ever decide to move and buy another house in the future, she will no doubt be my realtor of choice.”
Ally Bernhoft
Client · Southern California
“I had the pleasure working with Lisa Hoover at First Team. She made us feel special, went over and beyond and exceeded our expectations! I used other realtor's in the past, I now have only one from this day forward (Lisa Hoover).”
Lisa Bailey
Client · Newport Coast
Recently Sold
Sold by Lisa
A snapshot of recent closings — proof of the pricing strategy, marketing, and negotiation results we deliver, from the mountain communities to the coast.
Sold
$3,100,000
11 Toulon
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Represented Seller
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Sold
$2,375,000
5 Vienna
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Represented Buyer & Seller
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Sold
$5,650,000
601 Lido Park Drive 2A-2B
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Represented Seller
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Sold
$12,590,000
15 Shoreline
Newport Coast, CA 92657
Represented Buyer
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Sold
$2,500,000
9642 James Circle
Villa Park, CA 92861
Represented Seller
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Next Steps to Launch the Listing
A clear path from strategy to a successful sale.
- 01Confirm launch timing and strategic window
- 02Finalize pricing strategy from the CloudCMA
- 03Complete property preparation and staging recommendations
- 04Activate pre-market awareness and broker outreach
- 05Launch coordinated MLS and digital campaign
- 06Coordinate launch open house and showing schedule