How You Really Sell a $22M House in Newport Coast ft. John Stanaland

Ever wondered what it really takes to design, build, and sell a $21,995,000 oceanfront home in Orange County?In this episode of The Amy Plus Podcast, Amy sits down in her own home with legendary luxury realtor John Stanaland to pull back the curtain on ultra-high-end real estate, record-breaking deals, and the emotional side of letting go of a dream home.From his $45M sale in Newport Coast to setting price-per-square-foot records along the coastline, John shares how he thinks, negotiates, and protects his clients at the very top of the market — while Amy shares the five-year journey of building this house with Joe from the ground up.In this conversation, they talk about:The moment Amy knew this was “the one” — like putting on the perfect wedding dressWhy she and Joe decided to bring their custom oceanfront home to market at $21,995,000How John’s “elite strike force team” quietly does the volume of a huge real estate groupThe story behind his $45M Newport Coast sale and solving a last-minute title issue to closeHow he thinks about price per square foot, comps, and why two homes 100 yards apart can be millions of dollars apartJohn’s first reaction walking into Amy and Joe’s home (and why this one “sits above” most of what he’s seen)Amy’s “pinch me” moment writing down $21,995,000 for the first time and tearing up in her bedroom overlooking the waterHow a self-professed workaholic still sneaks away to fish bluefin with Starlink on the boat so he never fully “clocks out”If you love luxury homes, design, investing, or Orange County real estate, this episode gives you a rare look at both sides: the sellers who built the dream… and the agent trusted to make history with it.🔗 Stay ConnectedListen to more episodes & get all the links: amyplusjoe.comWatch the podcast: YouTube @AmyPlusJoeFollow Amy on Instagram & TikTok: @amyplusjoeMake sure to subscribe, like, and comment if you want more inside stories from the world of luxury lifestyle, real estate, and the people behind the properties.00:00 – “Wedding dress” moment walking into the house00:40 – Introducing the $21,995,000 oceanfront listing01:05 – Why Amy and Joe chose John over other big-name agents02:55 – John’s ‘elite strike force’ team and record-setting portfolio03:23 – Inside the $45M Pelican Hill Road North sale05:05 – Solving a title issue and closing $45M in a weekend13:52 – John’s honest first reaction walking into Amy’s home20:29 – Amy writes “$21,995,000” for the first time and tears up24:29 – How price per square foot really works on the OC coast43:02 – Fishing, bluefin season, Starlink… and never really stopping work