Meet Irene and Ricky

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Meet Irene and Ricky Zhang

Meet Irene and Ricky Zhang, a top-ranked Irvine real estate team and trusted husband-and-wife duo behind the Irene and Ricky Zhang Real Estate Group. RealTrends Verified ranks them the #1 small team in Irvine by both sales volume and transaction sides (2026 City Rankings, based on 2025 production), and they are known for their results-driven approach, integrity, and exceptional client care.

Their story began at Procter & Gamble, where they met while working in Customer Business Development after graduation. For eight years, they honed their expertise in sales, marketing, and client service—skills that would later become the foundation of their real estate success.

In 2014, they moved to Irvine, California, and quickly fell in love with the city’s sunshine, safety, diversity, and vibrant community. After experiencing a challenging first home purchase, Irene was inspired to create a smoother, more supportive process for other families. She launched her real estate career soon after and earned Rookie of the Year honors. Ricky later joined her, and together they built a business grounded in professionalism, honesty, and results.

Today, Irene and Ricky specialize in helping homeowners sell their homes in Irvine for top dollar, while guiding buyers with confidence through every step of the process. Since 2015, they have closed more than $600 million in sales and helped over 400 families, drawing on their sales and marketing backgrounds at Procter & Gamble.

As long-time Irvine residents, they offer unmatched local knowledge of neighborhoods such as Great Park, Woodbridge, WestPark, Turtle Rock, Turtle Ridge, Woodbury, and Orchard Hills. Their data-driven, strategic approach helps clients make informed decisions with clarity and ease, whether they’re selling, buying, renting, or investing.

In 2024, their 10th year in real estate, Irene and Ricky were honored with the OCAR Diamond Tier Top Producer Award for more than $100 million in annual sales. In the RealTrends Verified 2026 City Rankings, based on 2025 production, they ranked as the #1 small team in Irvine by both sales volume and transaction sides. These milestones reflect not only their decade of dedication and expertise but also their unwavering commitment to excellence in one of the nation’s most competitive real estate markets.

What truly sets Irene and Ricky apart is their complementary strengths and shared values. Ricky leads with strategic vision, innovative marketing, and big-picture thinking, while Irene excels in property preparation, negotiation, and personalized client service. Together, they deliver a perfect and predictable real estate experience that consistently exceeds expectations.

Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, Irene and Ricky proudly serve both local and international clients, bridging cultures and creating lasting relationships built on trust. Clients consistently praise their professionalism, responsiveness, attention to detail, and success even in challenging markets—qualities that have earned them loyal clients, repeat referrals, and lifelong friendships.

Outside of real estate, they love traveling, discovering new cuisines, and staying active. They’re also deeply committed to giving back, regularly sponsoring local schools and hosting community e-waste and book donation drives to support families across Irvine.

As long-time Irvine residents raising their own family here, Irene and Ricky understand firsthand the importance of finding not just the right home, but the right community. Above all, their business is built on focus, dedication, honesty, and trust—core values that continue to define their work and their impact throughout Irvine and Orange County real estate.

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Past Transactions

Guiding clients through one of life’s most important decisions.

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$9,250,000

127 Canyon Creek, Irvine, CA 92603
- 5 Beds
- 9 Baths
- 7,936 Sq.Ft.
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$8,250,000

59 Grandview, Irvine, CA 92603
- 6 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 5,639 Sq.Ft.
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$6,730,000

3 Corona, Irvine, CA 92603
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 6,385 Sq.Ft.
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$4,500,000

70 Clocktower, Irvine, CA 92620
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,237 Sq.Ft.
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$3,800,000

15 Montpellier, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,037 Sq.Ft.
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$3,500,000

12 Creekside, Irvine, CA 92603
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,581 Sq.Ft.
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$3,500,000

33791 Brandon Lane, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
- 3 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,609 Sq.Ft.
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$3,200,000

23 Flora Springs, Irvine, CA 92602
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,703 Sq.Ft.
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$3,180,000

64 Mapleton, Irvine, CA 92620
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,081 Sq.Ft.
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$3,075,000

116 Sparrow, Irvine, CA 92618
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,594 Sq.Ft.
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$3,008,000

23 Dusty Rose, Irvine, CA 92620
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,301 Sq.Ft.
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$2,955,000

20 Barberry, Lake Forest, CA 92630
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 3,728 Sq.Ft.
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$2,930,000

102 Derailer, Irvine, CA 92618
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2,796 Sq.Ft.
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$2,900,000

28 Gentry, Irvine, CA 92620
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,411 Sq.Ft.
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$2,880,000

31 Early Light, Irvine, CA 92620
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,680 Sq.Ft.
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$2,778,888

74 Hazelton, Irvine, CA 92620
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,000 Sq.Ft.
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$2,700,000

100 Viano, Irvine, CA 92602
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,800 Sq.Ft.
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$2,700,000

28431 Via Pasito, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,000 Sq.Ft.
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$2,650,000

15 Macatera, Lake Forest, CA 92630
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2,831 Sq.Ft.
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$2,638,000

24 Beechwood, Irvine, CA 92604
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,168 Sq.Ft.
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$2,585,000

60 Boxberry, Irvine, CA 92620
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,894 Sq.Ft.
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$2,575,000

169 Coyote Brush, Irvine, CA 92618
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,179 Sq.Ft.
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$2,570,000

107 Chestnut Grv, Irvine, CA 92620
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,691 Sq.Ft.
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$2,542,000

12 Vienne, Irvine, CA 92606
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,000 Sq.Ft.
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$2,541,106

124 Chant, Irvine, CA 92618
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,680 Sq.Ft.
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$2,510,000

6 Heatherwood, Irvine, CA 92620
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,000 Sq.Ft.
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$2,488,000

15 Penumbra, Lake Forest, CA 92630
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2,822 Sq.Ft.
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$2,450,000

246 Sora, Irvine, CA 92618
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,528 Sq.Ft.
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$2,438,000

173 Cloudbreak, Irvine, CA 92618
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,937 Sq.Ft.
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$2,435,000

125 Character, Irvine, CA 92618
- 4 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 3,502 Sq.Ft.
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$2,345,000

65 Carrington, Irvine, CA 92620
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,525 Sq.Ft.
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$2,282,000

123 Oceano, Irvine, CA 92602
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,190 Sq.Ft.
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$2,200,000

121 Toretta, Irvine, CA 92602
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,424 Sq.Ft.
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$2,200,000

79 Honeyflower, Irvine, CA 92620
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,644 Sq.Ft.
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$2,200,000

9 Chattanooga, Irvine, CA 92620
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,247 Sq.Ft.
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$2,150,000

137 Masterpiece, Irvine, CA 92618
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,820 Sq.Ft.
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$2,140,000

129 Sculpture, Irvine, CA 92618
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,820 Sq.Ft.
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$2,120,000

18846 Saginaw, Irvine, CA 92603
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,774 Sq.Ft.
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$2,100,000

23031 Calle Azorin, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,418 Sq.Ft.
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$2,100,000

2 Saros 70, Irvine, CA 92603
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,522 Sq.Ft.
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$2,100,000

32 Via Di Nola, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,124 Sq.Ft.
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$2,080,000

39 Sandpiper, Irvine, CA 92604
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,076 Sq.Ft.
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$2,075,000

2 Mayflower, Irvine, CA 92620
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,350 Sq.Ft.
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$2,060,000

125 Interval, Irvine, CA 92618
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,823 Sq.Ft.
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$2,060,000

16 Juniper, Lake Forest, CA 92630
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,697 Sq.Ft.
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$2,050,000

131 Spiral, Irvine, CA 92618
- 4 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 3,134 Sq.Ft.
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$2,050,000

32 Belcanto, Irvine, CA 92614
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,341 Sq.Ft.
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$2,000,000

250 Newton, Lake Forest, CA 92630
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,904 Sq.Ft.
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$1,928,000

105 Copeland, Irvine, CA 92618
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,128 Sq.Ft.
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$1,900,000

105 Landover, Irvine, CA 92620
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,246 Sq.Ft.

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Testimonials

Read what our clients have to say about working with us.

Irene and Ricky are the perfect partner for anyone who are considering selling. Irene and Ricky is a true full-service firm. They worked with us on a very short timeline. They listened to our requirements and they checked the boxes to complete every one of them. To summarize why they are the best: 1. They know the Irvine market 2. They know how to prepare your house to look like a model and hire photographer to take the best photos and videos 3. They are great marketers to get the house the maximum exposure 4. They are excellent negotiators to get us the highest price per sq footage in the neighborhood Do give them a call if you are in the market.

Fanny Ip

I've worked with a dozen realtors in my life and I can confidently say that Irene is by far the best! Irene helped sell my property at a great price in a tough market with multiple offers. From pricing, to staging, to negotiating, to coming up with creative solutions to address the buyer's inspection repair request, hard to see anyone who could have executed better than Irene on this transaction. She handled everything with perfection. If you are looking to buy or sell a home, rest assured you are in safe hands with Irene!

Rishi Gupta

We had a great experience to work with Irene & Ricky for selling our house. They are specialized and familiar with the market in Irvine. I selected them as my listing agent immediately after our first meeting in our house. After walking through the property, Ricky explained their strategy regarding how to properly pricing, staging, advertisement, time to open house, etc. in details. Irene followed up and worked with us through the entire process. We eventually sold our house in time and with satisfied price. We fully trust them due to the professionalism I have seen during the entire selling process. I'm glad that I was lucky for choosing Irene & Ricky as my agent without even interviewing other realtors. My wife had already introduced Irene and Ricky to her friend and had them to be the listing agent as well even before we sold our house. Again, I feel lucky to know Irene and Ricky.

Wesley Kung

I had a wonderful experience working with Ricky and Irene. From start to finish, they were professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about finding the right home for me. They were always responsive, patient with my questions, and explained every step of the process clearly. What impressed me most was their attention to detail and dedication — they went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly. I have worked with them for like 7 transactions already and I have gotten very awesome experiences. Thanks to their expertise, I felt confident and supported throughout the entire journey. I would highly recommend Ricky and Irene to anyone looking to buy or sell house in Orange County.

Pianist & guzheng player Catherine & Caroline

After helping us with the sale of our condo (which went super quick and smoothly thanks to Irene), my wife and I were ready to look for a new place. We of course went with Irene & Ricky again because of the great experience we just had with them. Now being on the buyer’s side, things were a bit different, but Irene made it easy for us. She took us to look at multiple places and even provided us with details to keep our eyes out for. Prior to seeing any homes, she would have her research done and be able to give us an overall assessment of what she thought of the property. She is not afraid to give you her honest opinion of the homes and will let you know right away if there are any potential red flags. You really get the sense that she is in it to help you find the perfect home and not trying to just get a sale and move on. When it came to making offers, Irene was very strategic and always had our best interest in mind. Once our offer was accepted, she helped us navigate through the sea of paperwork and spent the time to make sure we were comfortable with everything. As from our past experience, she was always reachable and on time. In the end, I’m happy to say that we were able to find our dream home a lot quicker than we anticipated and are getting our keys next week! Thanks again Irene & Ricky!

Ven H

This is a belated review. Of the agents I interviewed to list my property in April 2025, Irene appeared the most confident in making the sales despite a turning market. Once appointed, she was set on motion immediately and her team assisted in prepping the property for sales in about a week and along the process demonstrated her care of her client. Keeping control on the cost of updating the property. Professional marketing videos and material were made to support the comprehensive online and offline sales effort. While the market has certainly softened in the few weeks since she was engaged and we had a slow start, she was able to snag an all-cash offer in about 2 weeks and we were able to close in about a month at a record high price for our neighborhood. Throughout the entire process, communication was prompt and transparent, ensuring I was always informed of each development. Irene’s expertise and guidance made a significant difference, as she provided valuable advice on pricing strategy and negotiations, ultimately leading to a favorable outcome. We were delighted with the outcome and had since referred friends to her.

C. K. Hui

I am extremely happy with Irene and her team of professionals. She was very helpful suggesting a selling price that yielded over asking offers the first weekend. Their staging and marketing were superior. Grace was helpful with all the details. Highly recommend them.

Irvana

Irene and Ricky did an amazing job selling our house! They helped stage the house, took professional photos, video and 3 D which are all top-notch. They focused a lot on marketing, especially online and on social media. It's how they got the perfect oversea buyer. During the whole process, they are very responsive and considerate. We don't need to worry about anything. They are very experienced and sold the house in a very short time. It was a very smooth experience and I would definitely recommend them to our friends.

Heidi W.

Irene is knowledgeable, friendly and professional!. Her marketing strategy is superb! Thanks to her stratergy, we got an offer on the first day of the open house. She updated every step on the way and she was honest on every issue! I highly recommend Irene to be your agent! You will not be disappointed!

Bonny L.

Irene is one of my favorite agents to work with. She is always available to talk and when faced with a difficult situation, she considers both sides to find a solution that works for everyone. Although we are on opposite sides of the transaction, it feels like we are working together to make both clients happy to the very end. Even in the final walk thru, there were no holes where paintings were hung. They really wanted my clients to feel like they were getting a new home. It’s clear why she has so many listings Irvine and is the preferred agent for many. I’m grateful to have worked on a transaction with her and her team. I look forward to our next transaction together.

Susan B.

Irene and Ricky are the best RE team I have worked with. That are my sell side agent and help me sell my property in about 30 days in today’s tough market environment. They found potential interested buyer after the first open house and followed through with buy side agent closely and efficiently. They are very professional, reliable and trust worthy throughout the whole process. They communicated everything with me in time and always came with a solution whenever there is an issue. Their professionalism and client oriented service beyond my words. If you have a property to sell or want to buy a good value property, try to talk to them before locking on your agent!

Enya X.

Had a great experience working with Irene and her team. Communication was always smooth, professional, and timely. Made the whole process feel easy. Would definitely recommend and will continue working with Irene on our future projects.

Lunara K.

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