About Gaurav Datta

Local Roots & Client‑First Approach

Hi, I’m Gaurav Datta, a Lakewood native and Long Beach Realtor® with Y Realty, Inc., better known as online as SoCalHomeGuru. My roots run deep here—Lakewood High School, Cal State Long Beach—and they shape how I work: neighbor‑first, transparent, and relentlessly prepared. With a Juris Doctorate from Golden Gate University School of Law, I bring a detail‑oriented, advocacy‑driven mindset to every transaction, whether you’re buying your first condo or selling a coastal home.

Clear Process, Smart Marketing, Steady Negotiation

I believe real estate is ultimately about people—milestones, memories, and next chapters. That’s why my approach blends market intelligence with human clarity: pricing anchored in data, compelling storytelling for listings, and contracts explained in plain English. On the marketing side, I combine pro‑level visuals with targeted digital reach so your home stands out to the right buyers. In negotiations, I’m steady and strategic—protecting your interests while keeping the path to closing smooth.

Community, Character & What Clients Notice

Community is at the heart of my work. I actively support local nonprofits and pet rescues and often feature adoptable dogs and neighborhood events to bring more good into our corner of Southern California. I’m also a lifelong chess enthusiast and Eagle Scout—two through‑lines that sharpen my planning, patience, and ethics. Clients frequently describe me as calm under pressure, responsive, and genuinely invested in their success.

Service & Recovery Advocacy

Service and recovery advocacy are central to who I am. I serve on the Salvation Army Red Shield of Long Beach Advisory Board and am the Vice Chairman of the Salvation Army Long Beach Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) Advisory Council. Through these roles, I support people in recovery by championing dignity‑first pathways to stability—connecting neighbors with housing resources, job‑readiness and employment opportunities, family‑reunification support, and community networks that make second chances possible. I regularly volunteer at events, help organize drives, and leverage my real estate and local relationships to open doors for those rebuilding their lives.

Where I Work & How I Help

Whether you’re searching in Lakewood, exploring the Long Beach Peninsula and Belmont Shore, or looking across greater SoCal, I’ll meet you where you are—with a clear plan, reliable communication, and a smile. If you want an agent who treats your goals like his own, let’s talk.

Credentials & Highlights

Realtor® at Y Realty, Inc. (DRE #02223914)
Lakewood High • Cal State Long Beach • Golden Gate University School of Law
Active community volunteer and pet‑rescue advocate
Strategic marketer focused on presentation, reach, and negotiation
Let’s Connect
Call/Text 562‑243‑9922 • Instagram: @SoCalHomeGuru_