

About Sofia
I’m the Founder and Owner of multiple real estate-related businesses, including Keller Williams Realty The Lakes in Lake Elsinore, California — a brokerage I founded and now lead as Operating Principal.
I specialize in both residential and commercial real estate — and I absolutely love helping sellers, buyers, and investors with everything from their very first home to complex income-producing assets. Whether I’m guiding a first-time buyer, listing a luxury home, or negotiating a commercial deal, I bring 24 years of experience, strategy, and heart to the table.
💼 My commercial focus includes hotels, churches, industrial, multifamily properties, and retail buildings.
🏡 My residential passion is helping families build wealth through real estate — and making the process as smooth (and even fun!) as possible.
My real estate journey began in 2001 as a top-producing lender, and over the past two decades, I’ve had the honor of growing into a recognized leader, mentor, and business owner in this industry I love.
I’m the proud daughter of humble immigrants ( now U.S. Citizens) from Zacatecas, Mexico, the first U.S. born citizen and college graduate in my family. I hold a Bachelor’s in Business Management, a Micro-MBA from UC Riverside, and am a graduate of Stanford University’s Business Scaling Program (Cohort 10) — ranking among the top 3% of Latino earners nationwide.
Recently, I was honored to be selected as a Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Scholar (National Cohort 23 – Class of 2025) — an elite executive program that helped elevate my leadership and long-term vision.
🏆 A few of my Recognitions include:
• Wall Street Journal Real Trends – Top 1,000 Agents in America
• NAHREP Top 250 Latino Agents – Top 100 in California
🛠️ My businesses include:
• KW The Lakes (Residential & Commercial Brokerage)
• Laguna Property Management
• Lago Escrow
• Unstoppable Living – A residential & commercial real estate team
From being a single teen mom to building generational wealth, my mission has always been rooted in faith, perseverance, and purpose. I’m passionate about mentoring others, creating spaces for leadership and growth, and giving back to underserved communities — including supporting orphanages and emerging leaders.
👩👧👦 Most importantly, I’m a proud mama to two incredible human beings:
• Jay Chacon – Navy Veteran, REALTOR®, and Micro-MBA grad
• Stephen Aguayo – Straight-A student at Pepperdine & founder of his own media company
💍 I’m also engaged to the love of my life, Arlen Perla, CEO and Team Leader of KW The Lakes.
Outside of work, I love reading, hiking, cooking, traveling, scrolling TikTok, laughing (a lot), and making unforgettable memories with the people I love. I’m also pretty funny, if I do say so myself 😄
✨ Let’s work together!
I’m always happy to help you buy, sell, or invest in real estate — and I’m always hiring ambitious REALTORS® who are ready to grow.
📞 Call or text me: (951) 258-5245
📅 Schedule a meeting: www.MeetUpWithSofia.com
💻 Digital business card: ConnectWithSofia.com
Transaction History
- 5 Year
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Sofia's Reviews
2/23/21Catalina Hernandez
Our families experience with Sophia Chacon and her team was amazing. They were super attentive and made sure we didn’t miss any opportunities on seeing homes we liked that popped opened even at the last minute. They are an honest and intimate team which you can’t find now a days. This experience was a quick turn around and they went above and beyond when we seemed to hit small speed bumps and made things happen. And for being our first home purchase, we have to say it was a wonderful journey in obtaining the American dream. I would recommend Sophia and her team time and time again. And have already done so with friends. Koodos to you and your team Sophia and thank you for treating us like family
11/15/18Elizabeth
Heather from Client Care was genuinely sweet and really cared about us. Even though we aren’t ready to purchase a home until next year, she still set up a Buyers Planning Appointment for us so we can get to know each other and also to learn every step we have to accomplish to get ready. Thank you Heather and Realtor Melvin for your sincerity. We will definitely use your company when we buy a home.
11/1/18Mina Riad
Best group of people I have ever worked with in my Life. Great communication, honesty, integrity and straight forward. they helped me sell my condo, they went out of their way to make sure everything was done properly, and on time. I will refer them to everyone that I know of and will be working with them on my next property. Thank you Sofia! Kerstin! and Tina! you ladies are awesome!