Riverside real estate, handled with care.
I help individuals and families buy and sell homes in the city of Riverside, from a downtown condo to an Alessandro Heights estate.
Riverside, neighborhood by neighborhood
Each part of Riverside has its own housing stock, schools and pace. Knowing the difference is how you price a home right and buy with confidence.
Historic
Wood Streets
Tree-lined streets of 1910s–1930s Craftsman, Tudor and Spanish Revival homes.
Hillside
Canyon Crest
Hillside homes and condos near UC Riverside, with views and quick freeway access.
Family
Orangecrest
Newer planned neighborhoods with parks, larger lots and well-regarded schools.
Suburban
Mission Grove
1980s–90s single-family homes close to shopping and Sycamore Canyon trails.
Downtown
Mission Inn District
Historic bungalows, lofts and condos walkable to Main Street and the Mission Inn.
Estate
Victoria & Alessandro Heights
Larger lots, custom homes and citrus-era estates along Victoria Avenue.
I also work Magnolia Center, Arlington Heights, La Sierra and Woodcrest. In addition to these wonderful communities, I serve the greater areas around the city of Riverside.
How I can help
Whether this is your first home, a move to something smaller, or the sale of a parent's house, you get the same preparation, clear communication and steady follow-through.
Sellers
Selling your home
A pricing plan built on recent Riverside sales, not guesses, and marketing backed by the Christie's network.
- Free home value review
- Prep, staging and vendor referrals
- Professional photos and marketing
Buyers
Buying a home
Straight answers about neighborhoods, pricing and offers, whether you're buying your first home or moving up.
- Neighborhood and school guidance
- Offer strategy in a competitive market
- Inspection and escrow coordination
Trust & Probate
Trust and probate sales
I work with trustees, executors and estate attorneys so the sale meets its legal requirements and the family stays informed.
- Trust sales and probate sales
- Valuation support for trust administration
- Clean-out, repairs and vendor coordination
Downsizing & Senior Transitions
Moving to what's next
As a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®), I help older homeowners and their families sell the longtime home and plan the move at a pace that feels right.
- A plan built around your timeline and next home
- Sorting, donation and estate-sale referrals
- Coordination with family members, movers and senior communities
A soft spot for Riverside's older homes
Riverside has some of the best historic housing in Southern California, built during the citrus boom and the decades after. I study the architecture, so when you buy or sell an older home I can explain what makes it special and what to look out for.
- Craftsman
- Mission Revival
- Spanish Colonial Revival
- Tudor Revival
- Victorian
- Midcentury Modern
About
Derek Johnson
I'm a real estate agent with Christie's International Real Estate SoCal specializing in the city of Riverside. I help buyers and sellers across the city, and I also focus on the moves that need extra care: Trust, probate, and senior transition sales.
I've been in real estate since 2010, and along the way I spent several years in corporate banking. That background shapes how I work: clear numbers, steady communication, and a plan the whole family can follow. As a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) with probate and trust sales certification, I work alongside estate attorneys, trustees, and adult children helping a parent through a move.
I have a particular interest in architecturally significant homes. My team at Christie's has been part of some of the most unique and breathtaking architectural homes in the world. A curated portfolio of some of our most iconic transactions can be found at estatesandarchitecture.com.
I grew up in Long Beach and spent the better part of 28 years there. After my wife and I married, we started our family in Orange County, where we lived for almost 12 years. A few years ago we moved to Riverside with our two young children, and we make our home in Alessandro Heights. We love our neighborhood and the slower pace it offers (getting more land for our money didn't hurt either).
Since moving here, I've been active in the local estate planning community through EPC of Riverside, and I've joined the Riverside pickleball group.
- Brokerage
- Christie's International Real Estate SoCal
- In real estate
- Since 2010
- Designation
- SRES® Seniors Real Estate Specialist
- Certification
- Probate & trust sales
- License
- California DRE #01885580
- Local
- EPC of Riverside · NEPC
What clients say
Excerpts from verified client reviews on Zillow. Read all reviews on Zillow
Derek helped us sell our family home after our father's passing and was recommended by our estate attorney.
I felt that he was the right person for the responsibilities of selling my Uncle Ken's house.
It was such a pleasure to work with Derek. He was helpful beyond belief.
Derek when he sold my property, got me max dollar and made sure my property would close on time.
Contact
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