Meet AJ

AJ Olson Whitfield is a leader among coastal Orange County’s high-achieving luxury residential real estate professionals. Since launching her career in 2009, AJ has forged a reputation for incomparable client service, impressive market knowledge, a best in-class network, and—most importantly—for achieving market-leading results for her clients. Having represented more than $275 million in career sales, she is one of the highest producing agents of her generation in Orange County.

AJ’s affinity for real estate started at a young age. With an extensive family background revolving around real estate sales and development, she grew up having an immersive experience. This has equipped AJ with an instinct for the profession and set her on the path to follow in her grandfather, Forest E. Olson’s, footsteps. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from USC’s Marshall School of Business, she worked alongside two of the highest-selling, most respected agents in Orange County, Evan Corkett and Steve High, at Coldwell Banker Previews International.

As a born-and-raised native of Newport Beach, AJ is especially sought after for her extensive first-hand knowledge of the local real estate market within Newport, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, and Eastside Costa Mesa. Beyond the breadth and depth of her market intelligence and network, AJ is known for her innovative strategies, astute attention to detail, and competitive drive. With her own practice, backed by the award-winning marketing, technology, and brand support at Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, AJ continues to serve as the gold standard for service and success.

In addition to her sales career, AJ has taken on several new construction projects with her husband. Having just finished their fourth new home build, she has an extensive knowledge of planning, construction, and design. This knowledge is invaluable to her clients as she assists them in adding value to their own homes.

AJ resides with her husband and their two daughters in Eastside Costa Mesa, where she is active in the community as a member of the Newport Harbor Yacht Club and the Big Canyon Country Club. AJ’s passion for real estate extends to her “days off” which she spends picking out finishes or sourcing products for her latest project.

Client Testimonial

We were moving down to the Orange County area and didn’t have a lot of expertise on neighborhoods or really what we were looking for. AJ took the time to talk with us about what we wanted and we really refined a great set of houses to look at. We were able to pick out a house on the first day of viewing, and it was one she added that she knew we would like! On top of that, she’s been incredibly helpful in getting acclimated to the neighborhood and with lots of referrals on contractors that she’s worked with. Can’t recommend her highly enough!

Brian and Kori Schimpf

Construction Expertise

203 Opal Ave on Balboa Island marked our fourth housing venture so far. My husband takes on the role of the contractor, while I handle various responsibilities such as design, accounting, quality control, and more. The insights I gain from these construction experiences are incredibly beneficial to my real estate business because I understand the time, money, and energy it requires to see a completed project through to fruition. This firsthand knowledge helps me make informed decisions and navigate the challenges of the industry more effectively.

Completed Projects:

  • 203 Opal Ave, Newport Beach - 2023

  • 279 Flower St, Eastside Costa Mesa - 2020

  • 291 Walnut St, Eastside Costa Mesa - 2019

  • 284 Walnut St, Eastside Costa Mesa - 2018