About Maura

With $330M+ in real estate sales transactions and more than 100 leases over a 10 year career, Maura Short sold more homes in Emerald Bay in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 than any other agent. She has been a longtime resident and a highly active community member— serving on Emerald Bay’s board of directors for three years, serving as one of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) leaders and an active participant in all of the amenities Emerald Bay has to offer. Maura brings an intimate knowledge of Emerald Bay as well as being well connected in the village of Laguna Beach. Maura is proud to be a Founding Agent of Compass and help open the first Compass Orange County Compass office. Maura currently serves on the Laguna Beach Board of Realtors, the Sally’s Fund Board, as well as volunteering at the Laguna Food Pantry.

Maura is known for her strong work ethic, broad industry know-how, and passion for architecture, in addition to her extensive network, confidentiality, and moral code. Combined with her wide-ranging local expertise, Maura has been very successful in obtaining favorable outcomes for both buyers and sellers under her care. Prior to her career in real estate, Maura honed her skills in marketing and print sales—experiences that have added to her success as a real estate agent.

Additionally, Maura is a dedicated wife and the mother of two daughters. She and her family are avid travelers and whilst traveling, Maura makes a point to combine adventure and giving back to the areas of the world in which they explore.

Whether buying or selling a home, Maura, and her dedicated team make the experience nothing less than exceptional.