Shellsy Ashen

BROKER
DRE#02119896

Phone
949.363.3699

Email
shellsy.ashen@compass.com

Shellsy (“shell-sea”) Ashen grew up in Dana Point and has lived in Orange County for 30 years. As a local expert, she offers a wealth of knowledge about the various luxury real estate markets all along the coast. Her elite collegiate experience as a Division 1 volleyball player taught her to execute winning strategies, which she now applies to her business by crafting and clearly communicating personalized game plans that help her clients achieve success.

Before joining Compass, Shellsy taught at Santa Margarita Catholic High School. Her experience in education has given her the unique ability to guide her clients through the complexities of the real estate process to make informed and confident decisions. Whether it's helping a first-time buyer or a seasoned investor, she provides support and expert insight every step of the way. Now, as a broker, she continues to put people first, making sure their real estate goals are met with care and professionalism.

Shellsy is a reliable and trusted resource and prides herself in offering exceptional service to anyone looking to buy, sell, lease, or invest in real estate. Thanks to her strong work ethic and persistent negotiating skills she has become one of Orange County’s top real estate agents and named “Rookie of the Year” in 2023 by the Newport Beach Association of Realtors.

Shellsy's loyalty to her community is evident in her involvement in many non-profit organizations. In her free time she loves to surf, golf, walk the Back Bay, go boating in the harbor, and discover the best local flavor that OC restaurants have to offer!

Stephanie Lowe

Principal, MBA, REALTOR®
DRE#01118318

Born and raised in Newport Beach in a family highly connected with local real estate, Stephanie (Strader) Lowe has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the top-selling residential agents in the nation. Stephanie always puts her clients first, staying with them every step of the way through the deal and even well beyond, and she prides herself not only on top-notch customer service, but creating lasting relationships. With more than two decades of experience in both the residential and commercial sectors, Stephanie has been involved in the sales and marketing of nearly $1 billion in real estate, earning top sales honors throughout her career.

As a life-long Newport Beach resident, Stephanie has a deep love of her community. She attended Mater Dei High School, graduated from UCLA and earned her MBA at UCI, and over the years honed her negotiating skills with her father, Orange County developer Timothy Strader. She and her extended family have long been active supporters of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, CASA, Kidworks and continue to be actively engaged in supporting the local public and private schools. Her keen understanding of the local neighborhoods and lifestyle makes her an expert guide to lead buyers to their ideal home in Orange County.

Stephanie and her husband Elliott (also a Newport beach native) are residents of the Port Streets neighborhood. They enjoy raising their four kids in the same schools they attended themselves, and taking long walks with their two Boxer dogs Astro and Boomer.

The Stephanie Lowe Group

Shellsy Ashen, Dana Strader, Kimberly Varenchik, Stephanie Lowe, Elizabeth Gould, Kate Paulino.

For the past two decades, our team has had had the pleasure of helping clients successfully buy, sell, and lease properties all over coastal Orange County. It has been our privilege to get to know so many families from near and far, and to earn not only their trust, but their friendship, too. We will take the time to understand your unique needs and create a winning strategy for your next real estate experience.

This group of remarkable, local women are truly knowledgeable about the neighborhoods and lifestyle here, and are committed to providing our clients with the focus, integrity and sterling personal service they’ve come to expect.

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It’s All in the Numbers

of Agents Nationally

Top 1.5%

Career Sales

$1+ billion

300+

Families Served

What People Are Saying

“ Shellsy is an absolutely incredible realtor to work with. We recently moved to Southern California from out of state and were immediately overwhelmed by the competitive California housing market. Shellsy was our saving grace. ”

The Molinos -Aliso Viejo
“ We were very impressed by her professionalism…Ultimately she was able to help us negotiate down the list price of a home that we originally thought was out of our price range.”

Mike L. - Irvine
“ Throughout our process, she was very communicative and responsive. Whenever we had questions, she would promptly respond and provide us with very thorough answers. We never had to remind Shellsy to do something or check on progress - she was always on top of it or a step ahead.
Because of Shellsy, we now own our dream home as first time homeowners! We would highly recommend using Shellsy as your agent! She will exceed your expectations and go the extra mile for her clients.”

The Taylors - San Clemente
“ If you are looking for a very hard working, dedicated agent, look no further! Shellsy will work around the clock to ensure your needs are taken care of…”
The Naqvis - Irvine