Trey Dewey

Trey Dewey is a broker with Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty specializing in exceptional coastal properties throughout Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Newport Coast and Dana Point. His practice is grounded in extensive experience across the Orange County coast, representing buyers and sellers of significant residences, oceanfront and ocean-view properties, land and investment assets.

Dewey’s approach to residential real estate is informed by a background that extends well beyond traditional brokerage. His career began in real estate development and financing, working with established organizations on projects in California and Hawaii. Over the years, he has remained actively involved in real estate investment, development, new construction and renovation, giving him a practical understanding of how property is created, valued and repositioned.

That experience is particularly relevant in coastal Orange County, where the value of a property can be determined by factors that extend well beyond its physical structure. Lot configuration, views, orientation, architecture, construction quality, development potential and the character of the surrounding neighborhood can all materially influence value. Dewey brings this broader perspective to each assignment, whether advising a homeowner on the sale of a long-held residence, helping a buyer evaluate a significant acquisition or assessing an investment opportunity.

His transaction experience spans many of the coastal communities that define Orange County, including Laguna Beach, Three Arch Bay, South Laguna, North Laguna, Emerald Bay, Irvine Cove, Woods Cove, the Village, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Balboa Island, Linda Isle, Harbor Island, Newport Coast and Dana Point.

In Laguna Beach, Dewey has developed a particularly deep understanding of the market through years of ownership, investment and representation. He has represented properties throughout the city's established neighborhoods and coastal communities, including significant oceanfront residences, view properties, land and multifamily assets. His experience in Three Arch Bay is especially extensive, with representation of numerous properties throughout the community. He also maintains firsthand ownership experience in South Laguna and has been involved in development, land acquisition and residential transactions in Coast Royale.

His Newport Beach practice similarly encompasses a broad range of coastal properties, from bayfront residences and private-island homes to properties throughout Corona del Mar, Dover Shores, Harbor Ridge, Spyglass Hill and the Port Streets. His experience across both Laguna Beach and Newport Beach gives clients perspective on two of Orange County’s most important coastal markets and the distinctions between their individual neighborhoods.

Dewey is known for a measured approach to negotiation and communication. His background in development, financing and investment has given him an understanding of contracts, deal structure and the financial considerations that can influence a transaction. He approaches negotiations with an emphasis on preparation, clarity and understanding the objectives of each party.

For sellers, that begins with accurately understanding the property and its position within the market. Dewey places particular emphasis on preparation, presentation and thoughtful positioning, recognizing that exceptional properties often require a more considered approach than simply establishing a price and bringing a property to market.

For buyers, his experience provides a broader framework for evaluating opportunities. Whether purchasing a primary residence, a coastal retreat, an investment property or land for future development, he looks beyond the immediate presentation of a property to understand its underlying characteristics and potential.

Dewey’s performance has earned recognition at both the Sotheby’s International Realty and national levels. He has been named among the Top 100 Sotheby’s International Realty agents worldwide and has been consistently recognized among the top-producing real estate professionals in the United States. His national and international recognition reflects a sustained level of production over many years, while his practice remains intentionally focused on the coastal communities where he has built his experience and relationships.

His clientele includes longtime Orange County homeowners, experienced investors, developers and buyers entering the coastal market for the first time. He has built his practice through relationships, repeat business and referrals, with an emphasis on discretion and long-term representation rather than transactional volume.

His affiliation with Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty provides a local platform backed by the resources and international reach of Sotheby’s International Realty. For significant properties, that combination allows Dewey to pair highly local market knowledge with sophisticated marketing and access to a broader network of buyers and professionals.

Today, Dewey’s practice remains concentrated on the communities he knows best: the coastal markets of Orange County, with particular depth in Laguna Beach and Newport Beach. His combination of brokerage experience, investment and development knowledge, long-standing involvement in the local market and sustained recognition among the industry's top professionals allows him to approach real estate from both sides of the transaction—as an advisor to his clients and as someone who understands the property itself.