Michael Gosselin

Michael Gosselin has long been one of the most respected names in Laguna Beach real estate. With nearly five decades of experience representing clients throughout Orange County’s coastal communities, Michael brings a depth of market knowledge, professional judgment, and transactional insight that few real estate professionals can match.

Since beginning his full-time real estate career in 1975, Michael has built a reputation for integrity, sound counsel, and steady leadership. His career has been defined not only by successful sales, but by the trust he has earned from clients, colleagues, and the broader real estate community. For buyers and sellers navigating one of life’s most important financial decisions, Michael offers the perspective of a seasoned advisor who understands both the emotional and practical sides of the process.

Michael’s leadership within the industry is equally distinguished. He has served as a director for the Laguna Board of REALTORS® since 1995 and served as its president in 2006. He is also a state director for the California Association of REALTORS® and a member of the National Association of REALTORS®. In 2000, his peers honored him as REALTOR® of the Year, the highest recognition bestowed on a REALTOR®. He is also one of the few brokers in Orange County certified by the state to teach professional standards and ethics, further reflecting his longstanding commitment to professionalism and principled representation.

Clients appreciate Michael’s calm, approachable style and his ability to bring clarity to complex transactions. He understands that a home is often a client’s most valuable asset, and he treats that responsibility with the seriousness it deserves. His advisory approach is thoughtful, direct, and highly personal, giving clients confidence that every decision is being guided by experience, preparation, and a clear understanding of their goals.

Michael is also recognized for his strategic approach to marketing luxury coastal properties. At Surterre Properties®, he pairs his decades of real estate expertise with the company’s sophisticated in-house marketing resources, giving clients access to polished, targeted, and results-oriented campaigns designed to present each property at its best. From positioning and presentation to negotiation and closing, Michael brings a measured, informed perspective to every stage of the process.

A Southern California native, Michael earned his bachelor’s degree from California State University, Long Beach. He has also taught real estate finance at the college level, adding an academic foundation to his practical experience in the field.

Outside of real estate, Michael has a lifelong appreciation for travel, adventure, and the outdoors. Whether white-water rafting in South America, kayaking through the jungles of Costa Rica, or mountain climbing in Africa, he brings the same curiosity, discipline, and enthusiasm to life that have shaped his professional career.

For clients seeking trusted guidance in Laguna Beach and Orange County coastal real estate, Michael Gosselin offers the value of experience, the confidence of proven judgment, and the professionalism that comes from a career dedicated to doing things the right way.