Richard Hernandez

Ric Hernandez is an executive real estate coach, brokerage leader, and California-licensed REALTOR® (DRE #00971812) with over 38 years of experience in residential real estate. Throughout his career, Ric has led and scaled high-performing organizations responsible for more than $11.2 billion in closed volume across 9,856 homes, with a strong concentration in luxury coastal markets where average sales prices have grown from the mid-$600,000s to over $1.8 million.

Currently a senior leader with Coldwell Banker Realty, where he has served for over a decade, Ric has held roles including President, CEO, Regional Vice President, and Branch Leader. Through his coaching brand Ric Knows the Coast, he mentors mid-level and top-producing agents, brokerage leadership teams, and executive sales managers across Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Southern California’s premier coastal communities.