Yami Martinez, CIPS
BROKER, REALTOR®
Broker Lic #01420959 | (949) 466-8487 | YamiRealtor@gmail.com
Yami Martinez is a trusted real estate advisor, liaison, and advocate who measures true success by the lives she helps transform.
Originally from Costa Rica, she arrived in the United States as a teenager in search of greater opportunity. After earning her bachelor’s degree from Rider University and beginning her career in New York City, she made California her home in 1987. The courage, determination, and compassion that carried her across borders remain the foundation of how she serves clients and community alike.
As Founder and Principal Broker of Altamar Real Estate, Yami helps individuals, families, and investors navigate residential, multifamily, relocation, and international opportunities with clarity and care. With over 40 years of professional experience—including 22 years as a Real Estate Broker and a distinguished career in advertising and marketing for brands of Fortune 500 companies such as Procter & Gamble, Kraft Foods, and NBC/Telemundo—she brings sharp market insight, skilled negotiation, and a genuine personal commitment to every relationship.
Recognized by RISMedia as a Real Estate Influencer, Yami is a Co-Founder of REAL Estate Pros Without Borders and the FIABCI-USA Los Angeles/Southern California Council. She currently serves on the boards of the California Association of REALTORS® and FIABCI-USA, and previously led NAHREP Orange County as President.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Yami has a rare gift for bringing people together. Raised in a close-knit family, she carries a spirit of hospitality, connection, and generosity that also fuels her support for organizations focused on children’s health and education.
Known for her authenticity, dependability, and integrity, Yami’s core commitment is simple: put people first, honor every promise, and always act in her clients’ best interest.
Memberships and Affiliations
• California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) – Board Member
• The International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI-USA) – Board Member
• National Association of REALTORS® (N.A.R.) – Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS)
• National Association of REALTORS® (N.A.R.) – REALTORS® Commitment to Excellence (C2EX)
• National Association of REALTORS® (N.A.R.) – Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE)
• National Association of REALTORS® (N.A.R.) – At Home With Diversity® (AHWD)
• REAL Estate Pros Without Borders – Co-Founder
• Orange County REALTORS® (OCR) – Past Board Member
• Orange County REALTORS® (OCR) – Past Chair, Global Business Alliance Committee
• Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) – Member
• National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) – Past President, OC Chapter
• California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) – Credentials Committee
• California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) – Global Forum Committee
• California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) – Professional Standards Committee
• Orange County REALTORS® (OCR) – Leadership Academy Alumna
• Orange County REALTORS® (OCR) – Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Committee
• California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS) – Member
• REALTORS® Commercial Alliance - Orange County (RCAOC) – Member
• RISMedia Real Estate Newsmaker: Named a RISMedia Influencer.