California
A California real estate agent who is also your lender
Alex Sarkeshik helps California buyers and sellers from Orange County to Los Angeles, San Diego, the Inland Empire and beyond, with 27 closings on file and 28+ years of mortgage experience behind every offer.
- Agent
- Alex Sarkeshik (licensed name Amir Sarkeshik), Real Estate Salesperson, CA DRE #01192601
- Brokerage
- Optimum First Inc, CA DRE #01525044, 7755 Center Ave, 9th Floor, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
- Where
- Licensed throughout California; works daily across Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino and Imperial counties
- Track record
- 27 closed transactions on file across 22 California cities in 6 counties, $23.3 million in total volume, representing both buyers and sellers (see every one)
- Mortgage side
- 28+ years originating home loans, NMLS #335813; 4.99 out of 5 across 250+ reviews on his Zillow lender profile
- Contact
- (714) 470-6091 · alex@alexshikhomes.com
- Languages
- English and Farsi
One stop shop for California. Alex is a licensed California real estate salesperson (DRE #01192601) with Optimum First Inc, and he has also originated home loans for 28+ years through Optimum First Mortgage (NMLS #335813, company NMLS #240415). California clients can have the same person represent them on the purchase or sale and arrange the financing. The two are separate services, disclosed and paid separately, and you are always free to choose any lender or any agent. Mortgage financing is also available in 13 other states through alexshik.com; real estate representation is California only.
Counties Alex works in
- Orange County, home base
- Los Angeles County
- San Diego County
- Riverside, San Bernardino and Imperial counties, plus anywhere else in California
Why clients choose Alex
- Offer and loan on one clock. When you use both services, loan conditions surface in week one instead of closing week.
- Strong offers. A pre-approval from the same desk as the agent tends to carry weight with listing agents.
- Fast closings. Optimum First Mortgage closes loans in 21 days or less, subject to a complete file, appraisal and underwriting approval.
- Transparent costs. Every loan fee is disclosed upfront on your Loan Estimate.
Recent California closings
| Address | City | Price | Closed | Alex represented |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8313 E Arrowhead Way | Anaheim Hills | $799,990 | September 2026 | Seller's agent |
| 2853 Cincinnati St | Los Angeles | $2,200,000 | August 2026 | Buyer's agent |
| 11343 Parkdale Dr #31 | Riverside | $606,000 | June 2026 | Buyer's agent |
| 2076 S Eileen Dr | Anaheim | $1,295,000 | April 2026 | Seller's agent |
| 311 Vista Suerte | Newport Beach | $1,700,000 | December 2025 | Buyer's agent |
| 411 W Linden Dr #225 | Orange | $905,000 | May 2025 | Buyer's agent |
| 1307 Solvay Aisle #240 | Irvine | $715,000 | March 2025 | Buyer's agent |
| 3041 Los Prados St #206 | San Mateo | $585,000 | January 2025 | Seller's agent |
| 27886 Aberdeen #45 | Mission Viejo | $740,000 | December 2024 | Seller's agent |
| 4432 Honeyglen Ct | Moorpark | $938,220 | November 2024 | Seller's agent |
Full record with photos: all closed transactions.
Questions and answers
Who is Alex Sarkeshik?
Alex Sarkeshik is a California real estate salesperson (DRE #01192601) with Optimum First Inc in Huntington Beach and a mortgage loan originator with 28+ years of experience (NMLS #335813). He has 27 closed transactions on file across 22 California cities.
Is Alex Sarkeshik licensed to sell real estate everywhere in California?
Yes. A California DRE license is statewide, so Alex can represent buyers and sellers anywhere in California. He works most often in Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino and Imperial counties.
Can Alex be both my real estate agent and my lender?
Yes, in California. Alex can represent you on the purchase or sale and also arrange your mortgage through Optimum First Mortgage. These are separate services, disclosed and paid separately, and you are free to use any lender or any agent.
Does Alex help with real estate outside California?
No. Real estate representation is California only. Outside California, Alex offers mortgage financing in 13 other states through alexshik.com.
How do I contact Alex Sarkeshik?
Call or text (714) 470-6091, email alex@alexshikhomes.com, or use the contact form on alexshikhomes.com.
Last updated November 4, 2026.
Talk with Alex
Buying, selling or both, ask Alex directly and you will get a straight answer.