About Leilani Serrao-Baker

Leilani Serrao-Baker is a Dana Point real estate professional serving buyers and sellers throughout Dana Point and South Coastal Orange County. A Dana Point homeowner and resident for more than 15 years, she combines deep local market knowledge with a client-first approach that has earned her recognition among the top real estate professionals in Orange County.

Leilani's real estate philosophy is simple:

"It isn't about how many homes I sell; it's about how many people I help."

Known for her expertise in Dana Point neighborhoods, coastal properties, pricing strategy, negotiation, and home preparation, Leilani helps clients make informed decisions in one of Southern California's most unique real estate markets.

Leilani has been recognized by Orange Coast Magazine as a Real Estate All-Star, placing her among the top 1% of agents in Orange County. She has also been recognized by HomeLight among the top 3% of agents who sell homes quickly and among the top 10% of agents who secure asking price or above for their sellers.

In addition to her local market expertise, Leilani is a Certified Probate and Trust Specialist and a Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR®), helping homeowners navigate a wide variety of real estate situations, including probate sales, trust sales, downsizing, and traditional home sales.

As a longtime Dana Point resident, Leilani offers firsthand knowledge of the community, local lifestyle, neighborhood differences, schools, recreation, and market trends that influence property values throughout the area. Whether clients are considering Monarch Beach, Lantern District, Dana Hills, Del Obispo, Capistrano Beach, or another South Orange County community, she provides practical guidance based on real local experience.

Before entering real estate, Leilani built a successful career centered around customer service, sales, and entrepreneurship. Originally from Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, she studied sales and marketing in college and spent 23 years as a flight attendant, where she developed the communication, problem-solving, and customer care skills that continue to benefit her clients today.

Leilani later launched both a flight attendant business and a line of body care products that were featured in numerous national publications. Her entrepreneurial success earned her the 2002 Entrepreneur of the Year Award from Beauty Industry West.

After purchasing several homes throughout Los Angeles and Orange County with her husband, Leilani decided to turn her longtime passion for home design and real estate into a career. She recognized an opportunity to combine her business background, design eye, and commitment to service into a profession dedicated to helping others achieve their real estate goals.

Today, clients appreciate Leilani's attention to detail, strong communication skills, strategic thinking, and calm guidance throughout the buying and selling process. She understands that real estate decisions are often emotional and works hard to ensure every client feels informed, supported, and confident from start to finish.

Passionate about home design, Leilani frequently stages her listings to help sellers maximize their home's appeal and market value.

When she's not helping clients, Leilani enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, practicing yoga, hiking, boating, refinishing furniture, and supporting her local community. She actively sponsors neighborhood events in Sea Canyon, including annual garage sales, dog adoption events, and holiday gatherings that bring neighbors together.

Areas Served

• Dana Point
• Monarch Beach
• Lantern District
• Capistrano Beach
• Dana Hills
• Del Obispo
• Laguna Niguel
• San Juan Capistrano
• South Coastal Orange County

Specialties

• Dana Point Real Estate
• Coastal Orange County Real Estate
• Seller Representation
• Buyer Representation
• Probate Sales
• Trust Sales
• Downsizing
• Home Preparation and Staging
• Pricing Strategy
• Real Estate Negotiation

Leilani Serrao-Baker is a Dana Point real estate professional dedicated to helping buyers and sellers make confident real estate decisions throughout South Coastal Orange County.