Meet Ryan Dailey

His philosophy and approach to real estate is simple – he puts his clients’ needs first, and everything else follows from that guiding principle. Responsive, affable, and transparent, Ryan focuses relentlessly on his clients needs to help them achieve their real estate goals.

Ryan understands how complex and significant a real estate transaction can be and he takes that responsibility very seriously. Ryan’s attention to detail is crucial to his and his clients’ success, and he facilitates seamless transactions and exemplary experiences for his clients through his market knowledge, contract mastery, strong negotiation skills, and consistent communication.

Ryan is backed by his award-winning Real Estate team which provides immense sales and marketing support for his clients.

Prior to his career in real estate, Ryan worked in B2B sales for an industrial materials manufacturer where he learned the consultative sales process and how to serve his clients. When he’s not out showing property or meeting with clients, you’ll likely find Ryan on the basketball court or jogging by the beach, at the park with his bulldog, or volunteering with the SoCal Bulldog Rescue, a wonderful organization committed to providing shelter, care and loving homes for neglected, abused or abandoned bulldogs in the area. Ryan can’t wait to meet you and learn more about your real estate needs and how he can help!

Ryan Dailey is a luxury real estate broker specializing in the coastal communities of South Orange County. Over eight years in real estate, Ryan has represented more than 60 residential transactions, building his business on thoughtful advice, skilled negotiation, modern marketing, and an unusually hands-on approach to client service.

Ryan is part of the mother-and-son team behind DaileybytheSea, working alongside his mother, longtime luxury real estate leader Suzi Dailey. Together, they bring two generations of experience and two distinct but highly complementary perspectives to every client they represent.

Two Generations, One Trusted Name — DaileybytheSea

Suzi brings decades of luxury listing experience, deep local relationships, and an extensive history representing some of coastal Orange County's most prestigious properties, including eight-figure coastal sales. Ryan complements that experience with a modern approach to marketing, technology, analytics, negotiation, and a deep understanding of buyer psychology.

Ryan built the first several years of his career running online marketing strategies to find and cultivate buyer relationships, personally guiding buyers through hundreds of property tours and dozens of successful closings across Orange County. That experience continues to shape the way he represents sellers today. Having spent years on the other side of the transaction, Ryan understands how buyers search, what captures their attention, how they perceive value, what creates hesitation, and, ultimately, what motivates them to act.

A Strategic Approach for Sellers and Buyers

For sellers, that perspective translates into a highly involved approach to positioning and marketing a home. Ryan believes exceptional properties deserve exceptional effort. From pricing strategy and preparation to photography, presentation, digital marketing, showings, and negotiation, he remains personally engaged throughout the process. Rather than simply placing a home on the market and waiting for buyers to respond, Ryan and the DaileybytheSea team actively work to position and communicate the property's value, lifestyle, and story.

At the center of Ryan's approach is straightforward, data-driven advice. He views his role as that of an advisor first and a salesperson second, helping clients separate emotion from strategy and understand the tradeoffs behind important decisions. Clients can expect candid recommendations, clear communication, and an advocate willing to invest the time, energy, and resources necessary to pursue the best possible outcome.

For buyers—particularly those relocating to coastal Orange County—Ryan brings extensive firsthand knowledge of the communities, neighborhoods, and lifestyle considerations. His years spent working predominantly with buyers give him a deep appreciation for the search process and a patient, consultative approach to helping clients identify and purchase a beautiful home that fits their needs on their timeline.

Deep Roots in Coastal South Orange County

Today, Ryan's business is increasingly focused on luxury homes throughout coastal South Orange County, including:

• Dana Point
• Monarch Beach
• Laguna Beach
• San Clemente
• Laguna Niguel
• Surrounding coastal communities

His experience includes representation across a broad range of price points, including numerous multi-million-dollar transactions throughout Orange County.

Whether representing a longtime homeowner preparing to sell, a family relocating to the coast, or a sophisticated buyer evaluating an important purchase, Ryan's objective remains the same: provide the quality of advice and representation he would want if the decision were his own.

A longtime Orange County resident, Ryan's connection to the area has become even more meaningful as a husband and father. For him, coastal Orange County isn't simply a market he represents—it's the community and lifestyle he and his family call home.