--- title: About --- [Skip to content](https://homes.kougarov.com/about#main-content) [![](https://homes.kougarov.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KellerWilliams_Realty_Laguna_RGB.png?width=150&height=47&name=KellerWilliams_Realty_Laguna_RGB.png)](https://homes.kougarov.com/) - [About](https://homes.kougarov.com/about) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [About](https://homes.kougarov.com/about) - [Let's Talk](https://homes.kougarov.com/contact) [Let's Talk](https://homes.kougarov.com/contact) # About Kirill ![Kirill 027 5x7](https://homes.kougarov.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Kirill%20027%205x7.jpg?width=750&height=1050&name=Kirill%20027%205x7.jpg "Kirill 027 5x7") ## South OC Is Home I arrived in South Orange County with my family in 1992, grew up in Mission Viejo and RSM, and graduated from Santa Margarita High in 2001. I've called South OC home for more than two decades. My familiarity with the area didn't start when I got my real estate license. I've watched communities grow and neighborhoods change, giving me a perspective on South OC that's difficult to get from market reports alone. #### 20+ Years of Professional Experience Before becoming a real estate agent, I built a career spanning publishing, marketing, technology, consulting and business operations. Throughout my career, the fundamentals have remained the same: understand the objective, analyze the available information, communicate clearly, coordinate multiple stakeholders, anticipate problems and make sure important details don't fall through the cracks. I bring those skills to every real estate transaction. ## Why Real Estate? Real estate was something I'd considered pursuing for years. Long before getting my license, I found myself regularly browsing listings and following the local market simply because I was curious about homes, neighborhoods and what was happening in the market. Over time, I also realized how naturally real estate fits the skill set I'd spent my career developing. Buying requires research, analysis and good decision-making. Selling requires positioning, pricing, presentation and marketing. And every transaction is a complex project involving deadlines, dependencies and numerous stakeholders. I've also experienced the process from the other side of the table, personally completing three home purchases and three sales involving a condo, townhouse and single-family home. I understand what it's like when it's your money, your home and your decision. ## Built Around the Client I believe clients should always know what's happening, what comes next and what to expect along the way. My role isn't to push you toward a transaction. It's to provide the information, organization and advice necessary to make a good decision — and then execute that decision well. Whether you're buying, selling or simply trying to understand your options in South Orange County, that's the standard I bring to the relationship. I'm happy to discuss what you're looking to accomplish and how I can help. [Let's Talk](https://homes.kougarov.com/contact) [![](https://homes.kougarov.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KellerWilliams_Realty_Laguna_RGB.png?width=150&height=47&name=KellerWilliams_Realty_Laguna_RGB.png)](http://kougarov.com) 27941 La Paz Road Suite C Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 Email: [kougarov@kw.com](mailto:kougarov@kw.com) CA DRE# 02447211 - [Fair Housing](https://legal.kw.com/fairhousing) - [Privacy Policy](https://homes.kougarov.com/privacy-policy) - [Terms of Use](https://homes.kougarov.com/terms-of-use) --- [instagram icon](https://instagram.com/kougarov) [Follow us on Facebook](https://x.com/kougarov) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.youtube.com/@kougarov) [linkedin-in icon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirillougarov/) Copyright © 2026, Kirill Ougarov