When you think of it, your efforts in the world begin with the act of giving. Each day, you make a vital difference in the lives of those around you by sharing your experience and expertise.

 

That's something that Dave Archuleta knows all about.

 

As a REALTOR® with The Archuleta Team at First Team Real Estate | Christie’s International, Dave puts his generosity to work to ease the way ahead for others.

 

“I love helping people win. Our agents win when they grow their businesses. Our clients win when we help them reach their real estate goals. If helping others live a better life is a focus, the environment around us changes,” Dave says.

 

“One of our core values is ‘360 Degrees of Generosity.’ I love working with people who are generous. This is how we make an impact. I want people who are generous with the team, with their clients, in terms of time and resources, and with the industry, giving back, speaking, etc. I’ve learned so much from people who have helped me. I want to do the same thing.”

 

Truly, Dave sees his work extending well beyond the transaction of selling homes.

 

“When I work with a family, I think about the fact that they get to enjoy that home with their family and live in a community where they can flourish,” Dave says.

 

Dave remembers the way his adventure in real estate unfolded about three years ago.

 

“My wife was working in real estate and still does. We have five kids. When we were having our fifth, she was a bit overwhelmed. So I decided to get my license and try it out and see if I liked it. I really did. I resigned from my full-time career of 15 years, and then COVID happened. That was a challenging time,” Dave explains.

 

“It was January 2020, and I was a new full-time agent in the business. Those first few months, I had some of the strangest transactions, where I had to think outside the box. What was great was that I didn't know what was considered ‘in the box’ or ‘outside the box,’ so I was able to navigate creatively. It taught me so much and felt like I gained years of experience in my first year.”

 

Dave has continued building since those early, challenging days. Today, he is a true leader in the industry. In fact, in 2022, he recorded $77 million in sales volume as an individual.

 

One of the newer, rewarding parts of Dave's job is his new team, which he and Julia started earlier in 2023. Today, he has 11 agents and counting.

 

Dave attributes a lot of his real estate success to his time as a professional recording artist.

 

Dave played in bands for a long time and then got a business and marketing degree at Cal State Fullerton. After that, he worked at a church for 15 years.

 

“I was a worship pastor and produced music at my church. Being an artist gives me the creative edge as a Realtor. As a musician, I was also the guy who was managing and marketing the band. I've been able to use that background in real estate to think creatively,” Dave says.

 

“That background has given me creative ideas for branding, design, marketing campaigns, and overall strategy. Also, working at a church for so many years has taught me how to listen to people and have compassion for them. Selling and buying a home is a stressful experience for most people, so I believe that working at a church has helped me navigate clients through that experience. So I have the creative side and the compassion side, which has really helped me stand out in the noise.”

 

Away from work, Dave's world is made more fulfilling by his family, including his wife, Julia, and their five children. Today, Dave and Julia live in Rancho Mission Viejo, where they are perennial leaders year after year.

 

“My wife started it all in the business 14 years ago. What I think is cool about us is there aren't many people who can successfully pass the baton off from one person to the next,” Dave says. “We have done that. We have reversed roles, and we have grown through time. We're still learning every day, but we are happy, and we still have so much more to accomplish.”

 

In their free time, Dave and his family have a love for going to the movies... enjoying the chance to reboot and enjoy relaxing, entertaining time together with icees and popcorn. In addition, they started their own community softball league that, today, has more than 200 people playing.

 

“We created nine teams, based on the streets/community they live on, to help people get connected,” Dave says.

 

Dave also has a wine-tasting club that boasts a membership of more than 80 people every month.

 

“In addition to being things that I really enjoy, these special events and organizations are fun ways to bring people together and make connections. What a blessing it is to be a part of a community and help people feel valued and loved.”