Max H. Johnson

About Max H. Johnson

Newport Beach is not just where I work. It is home and the foundation of my practice. As a fourth-generation Orange County resident, I bring an insider’s perspective to one of the most competitive and exclusive real estate markets in the world. I am affiliated with IS Luxury, a premier brokerage recognized for representing world-class properties and discerning clientele.My practice spans luxury residential and select commercial real estate, with a primary focus on Newport Beach and coastal Orange County. I also advise clients across Los Angeles and the desert markets of Palm Springs and Palm Desert. On the residential side, I specialize in iconic homes across the Balboa Peninsula and coastal Orange County. On the commercial side, I advise buyers, sellers, and investors on strategic acquisitions and dispositions, including boutique commercial assets, mixed-use properties, and hospitality opportunities. My role is to bring clarity, structure, and momentum to complex transactions.With a background in business ownership and community leadership, I operate with a high level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity. I am deeply relationship-driven and uniquely positioned to activate my network on behalf of clients, connecting the right opportunities with the right people at the right time. I continue to serve the Newport Beach community while building lasting partnerships beyond it.I work with clients pursuing purchase, sale, and investment opportunities along the Orange County coast. Specialties: Luxury Real Estate | Select Commercial | Hospitality | Newport Beach | Coastal Orange County | Los Angeles | Palm Springs | Palm Desert | Strategic Marketing | Client Advocacy Let’s Connect: m•••@isluxury.com | 94••••••95

Experience

1. Luxury Real Estate Advisor

   Is Luxury

   Jun 2025 — Present · Newport Beach, CA, US

   As a Luxury Real Estate Advisor with IS Luxury, I represent discerning buyers, sellers, and investors across both luxury residential and select commercial real estate opportunities. My practice is anchored in Newport Beach and coastal Orange County, with active advisory work extending into Los Angeles and the desert markets of Palm Springs and Palm Desert.On the residential side, I specialize in iconic coastal homes, including historic beachfront cottages, architectural estates, and newly constructed luxury residences. On the commercial side, I advise clients on strategic acquisitions and dispositions involving boutique commercial assets, mixed use properties, and hospitality related opportunities. Across both disciplines, I focus on clarity, positioning, and execution in complex, high value transactions.A fourth generation Orange County native and lifelong Newport Beach resident, I bring a uniquely local perspective paired with strong market insight and discretion. My approach combines elevated marketing, thoughtful negotiation, and a relationship driven mindset, with an emphasis on long term value rather than one off transactions.Partnering with IS Luxury’s national network and institutional resources, I am proud to deliver exceptional outcomes while helping clients navigate some of the most competitive and sought after real estate markets in the world.

Education

• UCLA

  Mindfulness Intensive Practice Program, Mindfulness

  2020 — 2021

• Orange County School of the Arts

  Diploma, Visual and Performing Arts

  2009 — 2013