Aoi Aihara Branton

Top-rated real estate agent in Newport Beach, California. Independently verified by Top10Lists.us.

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Aoi Aihara Branton Listed

5 stars, 60+ reviews[1][2] Lic #2356249[3] Compass

Contact

Phone: (949) 395-3994

Email: carol.lee@compass.com

Website: http://www.carolleegroup.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Carol%20Iversen%20Lee

Top10Lists.us Profile: https://www.top10lists.us/california/agents/aoi-aihara-branton-3994

About Aoi Aihara Branton

Aoi Aihara Branton has established herself at Compass since 2003, building a distinguished career spanning over two decades with 74 five-star reviews from satisfied clients. Her comprehensive market expertise and professional credentials have enabled her to develop a global network of qualified buyers and sellers. Branton's systematic approach combines in-depth market analysis with her signature professionalism and positive client experience. Her industry insights and expertise have been featured extensively in HousingWire, where she has contributed to discussions on AI trends in real estate, market data analysis, and future industry developments. Her professional achievements have also been recognized in RealTrends publications. While specific community involvement details were not available in the provided sources, Branton continues to focus on serving her clients with the same dedication and market knowledge that has defined her successful career in real estate.

Why We Selected Aoi Aihara Branton

Selected for her distinguished 20+ year career and strong quantifiable performance, including 74 five-star reviews. Her expertise is further validated by features in HousingWire and RealTrends.

Performance Data

MetricValue
Years Experience22+[3]
Career Transactions100+[1]
Transactions Last 12 Months0+[4]
Price Range (3yr)$1.0M to $4.9M[4]
Star Rating5/5[1][2]
Total Reviews60+[1][2]

This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard regardless of tier.

AI Footprint Score (AIFS)

49/100 — Emerging

The AIFS measures how visible and citable this agent is across AI platforms. Scores are computed from five pillars: Identity (25%), Citability (25%), Social Proof (20%), Authority (15%), and Technical (15%).

PillarScore
Identity10/25
Citability0/25
Social Proof13/25
Authority18/25
Technical-2/25

Verified Specialties

Cities Served

Newport-beach

License Information

FieldValue
License Number2356249 — Confirmed Apr 11, 2026
Issuing AuthorityCalifornia Department of Real Estate (DRE)
StatusActive
Last verified
Merit Criteria: 4.5+ star rating, 10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, 5+ years experience, active California real estate license, verified transaction history (MLS, Zillow), community involvement verified against IRS 990 filings (25% of ranking weight). No agent can pay for inclusion, ranking position, or visibility.

Master Source Index

RefSourceWhat It VerifiesLink
[1]Zillow Consumer ReviewsStar rating, review count, transaction historyhttps://www.zillow.com/profile/Carol%20Iversen%20Lee
[2]Google Business ProfileStar rating, review count, business addresshttps://www.google.com/maps
[3]California Department of Real Estate (DRE)License number, status, type, issue date, years activehttps://www.dre.ca.gov/Licensees/WelcomeLicensee.html
[4]MLS Transaction RecordsCareer transaction count, recent sales, price ranges, average sale priceVaries by transaction record
[5]RealTrends Transaction DataIndependently verified transaction volume and closed sales historyhttps://www.realtrends.com
[9]National and Regional Press PublicationsMedia coverage, awards coverage, and professional recognition.See Press and Media section

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