The 16-member Avant Team, led by principals Peter Au, Alice Schroeder, and Julie Tran, with $1.28B in career sales and a strong focus on Irvine and the surrounding Orange County markets, has joined Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, signaling continued momentum for the company.
“This partnership gives our team the level of global access we’ve been seeking,” said Peter Au. “With Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, we now have direct connections throughout the Pacific-Asia region, in markets such as Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, and Taiwan, allowing us to deliver expanded opportunities and greater reach for our clients.”
Rooted in Southern California, the Avant Team represents clients in both residential and commercial real estate. Their work spans first-time buyers, seasoned investors, small business owners, and institutional partners, reflecting the broad range of clients they serve across the region.
“While residential real estate remains at the core of what we do, the commercial side of our business is also important,” said Alice Schroeder. “Helping small business owners secure their first brick-and-mortar space is something we truly pride ourselves on.”
The team’s relationship-driven philosophy is supported by multilingual capabilities in Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Vietnamese, Farsi, and Spanish. Their leadership within the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) is longstanding, with Alice Schroeder serving as incoming President of the Orange County chapter and both Peter Au and Julie Tran having previously served as Past Presidents.
A key part of the team’s community commitment includes annual homeownership education, hosting fairs that guide families and first-time buyers through the path to owning a home. “Our annual homeownership fair allows us to open doors for families and first-time buyers,” said Julie Tran. “Providing clear, accessible education is one of the most impactful ways we can help people take their first step toward owning a home.”