COTE Realty Group – COTE Realty Group is a Newport Beach–focused boutique brokerage led by Bill Coté. With over $1.8 billion in sales and more than 35 years of experience, the firm specializes exclusively in Newport Beach’s luxury market. Every client works directly with Bill, benefiting from his deep local expertise, trusted reputation, and proven results.

We Buy Houses Cash!

No Fees., No Commissions., No Closings Costs., Any Condition., Any Location., Any Time.

Bill Coté

For more than three decades, Bill Coté has set the standard for luxury real estate in Orange County. With over $1.8 billion in closed transactions, representing more than 1,250 homes, Bill has consistently ranked among the top brokers in the region — named the #1 Real Estate Broker in Orange County by the Orange County Business Journal.

Bill’s experience is as diverse as it is impressive. He has represented over 150 CEOs, executives, and professional athletes, sold more than 337 waterfront and golf course properties, and closed 150+ homes above $3 million — including record-breaking sales up to $37 million.

While no longer practicing, Bill’s legal background as a lawyer provides clients with an edge in negotiation and contract precision. His expertise has also been recognized in the courtroom, having served as an expert witness in 150+ trials and depositions involving real estate appraisals.

Beyond sales, Bill is a respected educator, having taught Real Estate Law and Investment Analysis at UC Irvine. His career has been celebrated nationally, earning recognition in Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate for over 30 consecutive years (1993–2025).

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

B+

Closed Sales

Homes Sold

In ANY Situation

We Buy Houses

Too many repairs

Received a renovation quote to get your house fixed and can’t afford the costs?

Stop foreclosure

In default on your mortgage or taxes, and the house is scheduled for auction?

Inherited a property

Inherited property and need to sell it before probate is complete?

Moving out of state

Need to relocate for work or retirement and need a quick seamless sale?

Divorce

You won’t have to fix or clean anything! We will buy your home the way it is.

Tired Landlord

Sick of being a landlord and renting to tenants who trash your home and don’t pay rent when it’s due?

Book An Appointment

We Can Buy Your House

No Matter The Situation!

Your reasons for selling do not matter to us. The only thing we care about is solving your problem by buying your house in cash as hassle-free as possible. No matter the reason, no matter the situation, we’ve seen it all, we’ve conquered it all.

4 Benefits of Selling Directly To COTE Realty Group

We’ll make you a fair cash offer so you can sell without the hassles and stress of listing.

Cash offer within 24 hours

Tell us about your house, then we’ll carefully evaluate it with local market expertise and provide you with a fair, no-obligation offer.

No Showings – No Hassles

We buy houses “as-is,” so there are no open houses, no weekend showings, and no need to fix it up first.

No closing costs

We charge no fees, no commissions, and we pay ALL closing costs.

We cover repairs

Does your house needs repairs? We’ll handle them. You’re not on the hook.

Testimonial

Check out what these sellers had to say about their experience with COTE Realty Group.

David & Karen

Newport Coast

“Bill’s negotiation expertise and professionalism made our experience seamless — he truly delivers results.”

Sophia Ramirez

Newport Beach

“Working with Bill meant working directly with one of Newport’s best. His reputation is unmatched.”

James Whitaker