Joe HomsPellego Broker
Work(949) 625-4533Direct cell(949) 394-0149
Work(949) 625-4533Direct cell(949) 394-0149

Orange County · Licensed since 1977

Fifty years of
Orange County,
in your corner.

You may be buying your first home, selling the family house, building a portfolio, or growing your career. Joe has done it hundreds of times. He will do it with you.

Now flying over Lake Mission Viejo33.61° N · 117.66° W

How I can help

A different plan for every kind of move.

You may be buying your first home, or selling the house you raised your kids in. You may be flipping your tenth house, or building a real estate career. Walk through and see how I help.

01 For home buyers

Win the home. Never overpay.

Southern California moves fast. I help you get the home, and I negotiate so you do not overpay. I have saved clients millions.

  • You get market data on every home you tour.
  • You get an alert the moment a match hits the MLS.
  • You can see homes other agents won't show you.
Let's find your dream home
A father, mother and their two children outside their home
Bright white kitchen with a large island

$10Kaverage saved on purchase price

02 For home sellers

Sell for top dollar. Walk away proud.

You get professional photos and worldwide online exposure. You also get direct mail and open houses. Contractors stand by. I bring every professional to you.

  • You get a custom marketing plan that gets the neighborhood talking.
  • Contractors stand by for upgrades.
  • All-cash offers are available when speed matters.
Get my exclusive marketing plan
Laguna Beach–style coastal home above rocky coves with an ocean-view terrace
Signing closing documents

20+homes sold a year, 10 to 20 times the average agent

03 For investors

Invest with a mentor, not a guru.

I have flipped homes and held property through every market since the 1970s. I teach my strategies for free. If your deal fits my criteria, I will buy it.

  • You get free education and one-on-one mentoring.
  • You get Pellego tools for flips, rentals, comps, and rehabs.
  • You get a trusted buyer for the deals you find.
Achieve your investing goals
Reviewing architectural plans at a desk
Running the numbers on a deal with a calculator

1977investing in Orange County since

04 For real estate agents

Keep your commission. Build a real business.

Pellego is an investor-friendly brokerage for agents. You keep 100% commission. You get licensed transaction support, and free training from people who actually close.

  • You keep 100% commission, with a flat fee per closing.
  • Broker support is fast. Call or text anytime.
  • Training is free, from Flipping the OC to finding deals on the MLS.
Grow your career with Pellego
Two professionals shaking hands
Tablet displaying a property-search map, home listings and a floor plan

100%commission. No splits, no setup fees

Joe Homs, Orange County real estate broker with Pellego

Meet Joe

A broker, a flipper,
and a mentor.

I bought my first home at twenty and my first investment at twenty-two. My father taught me the business, dragging me out to fix-and-flip projects in the early 1970s.

Today I flip homes with my daughter Melissa and son-in-law Ryan. I host local investor meetups. I help families buy and sell across Orange County.

  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Author of 7 real estate books
  • Hosts Orange County investor meetups
  • Flips homes with his family
Get to know Joe
Licensed since
1977
Years of experience
50+
Transactions closed
600+
Pellego team members
327+

In their words

Neighbors who'd do it again.

“Joe really listened to every request and desire we had in our search for our future home. Our escrow closed in under 30 days without a problem.”
Lee WestLake ForestBuyers
“He's straightforward, honest, hard working, and an absolute expert in his field. He sold a home for me last year and did a great job.”
Troy MartinLadera RanchSellers
“I completed five flips since then, and I am very grateful to Joe for giving me tips and insight whenever I needed them.”
Han OhOrange County investorInvestors
“Wow, what an agent. He found me a property in two days and we closed escrow 15 days later. The smoothest transaction I have ever been involved with.”
CarlieRancho Santa MargaritaBuyers
“Joe buys and sells his own property for investments and really knows what he is doing. He took care of everything. All I had to do was sign the papers.”
GrantSan Juan CapistranoSellers
“He took the time to show me one of the properties he was making an offer on and how he gets to his offering price.”
Jeff ShortleyWholesaling investorInvestors
“I particularly liked him protecting my interest rather than just completing the sale. I ended up saving a few thousand dollars I had not planned on.”
Walton LeungRancho Santa MargaritaBuyers
“Highly experienced, knowledgeable and most importantly, honest and trustworthy.”
Audrey H.Orange CountyInvestors
“I have known Joe for almost 10 years. He is an amazing person. He has been helping real estate investors for free for as long as I have known him. With his 50 years of real estate experience, there is nothing that he doesn't know about this business. Unlike all those "Gurus" out there that mostly are interested in making money from real estate education, Joe is completely hands on with his real estate brokerage and his whole selling and flipping business. In addition to his exemplary work with his real estate agents, he offers free one-on-one consulting to anyone that is or wants to be in the real estate investing field. If you are in the Orange county area, I would definitely recommend that you attend one of Joe's meetup and get to know him”
Jason VRead Jason V's review on Google (opens in a new tab)Investors · Agents
“Joe is an amazing broker, investor and mentor. He took me from knowing nothing about real estate to flipping and buying my own properties in less than 12 months. I am continuing to learn and work with Joe. I recommend anyone use Joe for anything related to Real Estate.”
Alex BarnettRead Alex Barnett's review on Google (opens in a new tab)Investors
“I am a real estate newbie and needed some help and direction. Joe has been very helpful and insightful. He has inspired me to begin my real estate journey and has given me direction to succeed. I am looking forward to learning more and grateful to have had the opportunity to link up with him”
Cameron JonesRead Cameron Jones's review on Google (opens in a new tab)General
“Joe has so much knowledge and wisdom and is very willing to share. His insights were extremely helpful and informative. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with him and look forward to additional conversations as we progress in our real estate investing journey.”
Louie FranciscoRead Louie Francisco's review on Google (opens in a new tab)Investors
“Joe is one of the most experienced and knowledgeable realtors I know. His career, his clients far exceeds others in the industry. Whether you are a homeowner or a real estate, investor Joe’s ability to handle your transaction, buying or selling, will stand second in them”
Michael MorawskiRead Michael Morawski's review on Google (opens in a new tab)Buyers · Sellers · Investors
“Joe Homs is the fricken man, whatever real estate question you got, I’m sure his vast experience has it covered. He was generously willing to meet with me (completely new to the industry), and not only gave me a clear path to follow, but also all the resources I might need. Looking forward to closing some deals with his guidance, God bless”
Ken BadilloRead Ken Badillo's review on Google (opens in a new tab)Investors
“I had the pleasure of meeting Joe over lunch. He is approachable, open, and genuinely willing to help those who are just starting out in the industry. He shared a wealth of valuable insights, and I learned a lot from our conversation. I hope to have the chance to work with Joe in the future.”
Volodymyr BogdanovRead Volodymyr Bogdanov's review on Google (opens in a new tab)General
“Pellego has been fantastic, and Joe is an outstanding broker. He’s always helpful, supportive, and generous with his 50+ years of real estate knowledge. I truly appreciate his guidance and couldn’t ask for better mentorship. Highly recommend!”
Goli McDowellRead Goli McDowell's review on Google (opens in a new tab)Agents
“Great broker. Always responds fast and helps out with multiple complex scenarios I've experienced while working under him. Would recommend.”
Ricardo NietoRead Ricardo Nieto's review on Google (opens in a new tab)General
“We’ve worked with Joe Homs and Pellego for several years now. He’s helped us sell property, purchase a dream home, and manages a rental property for us. Joe is truly top notch in his field, and we couldn’t be happier or more grateful for all of the services and quality support he provides. Thank you Joe!”
Jacquie TwomblyRead Jacquie Twombly's review on Google (opens in a new tab)Buyers · Sellers · Investors
“Joe had great advice and really took the time to listen and encourage forward action. A wealth of knowledge and decades of experience! He can offer a lot of learning resources for any major path you want to take in real estate. Also open to future meet-ups to answer further questions or review deals you’re making. This level of mentorship surely would cost hundreds of dollars, but Joe won’t charge you a dime! Highly recommend connecting, regardless of experience level; you will get great information out of it.”
Zachary StieglerRead Zachary Stiegler's review on Google (opens in a new tab)General
“Joe is the most knowledgeable Broker that I have been around. Not only that, but he makes time for EVERYONE at the brokerage (including individual sessions). The amount of tools, resources, and dedicated time Joe commits to agents and investors is incredible. The content and training he provides are off the charts. Joe has a proven track record that shows all of the success and longevity in the Real Estate business. With that comes a lot of knowledge and advice, which he shares with everyone. It is undeniable that Joe prides himself on helping in making others successful, and that is admirable. More than that, he is just a stand-up guy. Everyone loves being around him; he is a genuine and good person, Real Estate or otherwise. Thank you, Joe, for always being there to help and advise when I need it. I am lucky to have you as our head Broker, and I look forward to continue growing with you and Pellego. Sincerely, Eric Oles”
Eric OlesRead Eric Oles's review on Google (opens in a new tab)Agents · Investors
“Joe has offered an incredible amount of insight and guidance into real estate investing. Beyond being a seasoned real estate investor and mentor, he has demonstrated a high level of trust and ethics in doing business with because he follows his word and has shared valuable knowledge for free. He doesn't cut corners and goes the full mile for his clients. I would strongly suggest Joe for anything real estate related including listing homes, selling distressed properties, becoming a realtor, and many more things real estate related.”
Joe MinahanRead Joe Minahan's review on Google (opens in a new tab)Investors
“My experience with Joe has been exceptional. With over 40 years of experience, he brings an incredible depth of knowledge and insight to everything he does. He genuinely puts his clients, agents, and investors first, and his philosophy is clear—money never leads; it follows when you consistently do the right thing. I highly recommend working with Joe.”
RAMIRead RAMI's review on Google (opens in a new tab)Agents · Investors
“I'm so thankful I found Pellego and Joe to hang my license with. I'm an agent and I was looking for an investor friendly brokerage. Pellego sounded great and exactly what I was looking for. What I didn't expect was to get such an awesome broker, Joe, who would provide amazing support. He is passionate about real estate, investing, and sharing his knowledge to help others to be successful. He also freely shares his vast resources and connections which has been so helpful. I will never leave Pellego and Joe!”
Melissa GriffithRead Melissa Griffith's review on Google (opens in a new tab)Agents · Investors
“Amazing experience working with Joe. He is not only a seasoned broker but also a great person and mentor. His videos helped me a lot from setting up MlS and writing offers for clients. He is very responsive and just an email or call away whenever I needed assistance and as a first timer, I had a lot of questions and concerns and he never made me feel embarrassed and supported me in a highly professional manner.”
Mehwish AshrafRead Mehwish Ashraf's review on Google (opens in a new tab)Agents
“Joe is an excellent resource for all your real estate needs. Whether you're looking to buy/sell a home or you're an investor and need to tap into his 40+ years of experience. Joe is very prompt and goes out of his way to make himself available to you. Highly recommended!”
Reza ZRead Reza Z's review on Google (opens in a new tab)Buyers · Sellers · Investors
“Never worked with a better broker. As an agent he’s been very helpful and has shared knowledge with me that can improve my business in ways I never thought possible. Whether you’re looking to invest in properties or become an investor-friendly agent, he’s the one to go see! So glad to have connected with Joe & the Pellego team!”
Stefanie GrayRead Stefanie Gray's review on Google (opens in a new tab)Agents · Investors
“Joes insight and coaching are invaluable, can’t overstate the value of his time!”
Alan DanielRead Alan Daniel's review on Google (opens in a new tab)General
“Joe Homs is one of those individuals that are "old school" meaning he is honest, helpful, giving, and very knowledgeable! He is a rare jem, in a world full of phony balonies! Joe has helped me obtain a new career as a realtor and has been available for questions 24/7. I just can't say enough good things about him, because it would fill this entire page. I highly recommend Joe as a mentor, coach, and realtor. If you need any kind of real estate investing, Joe is your man. Thanks Joe! George J.”
Kingdom Come LLCRead Kingdom Come LLC's review on Google (opens in a new tab)Agents · Investors
“Joe met with me for a cup of coffee and answered questions I had about real estate. He clearly has a lot of experience as a realtor, broker, and investor. He did not need to take time out of his day to help me and I was very thankful for his time.”
Dylan CostelloRead Dylan Costello's review on Google (opens in a new tab)Investors
“Joe as been an amazing broker. He is great with difficult and complex situations. For anyone looking for a calm broker and mentor, Joe is your man.”
Solo DjRead Solo Dj's review on Google (opens in a new tab)General
“Joe Homs is a wealth of knowledge and experience. More importantly, he's incredibly generous with his time. After 40 years of success in SoCal real estate, he's paying it forward--and I'm grateful.”
September VaudreyRead September Vaudrey's review on Google (opens in a new tab)General
“Joe is a wealth of knowledge & more importantly he’s a good guy! He’s generous with his time & genuinely wants to share his experience with anyone who is eager to learn. Thank you Joe!”
Lori Halio MaganaRead Lori Halio Magana's review on Google (opens in a new tab)General
“Joe got something hard to find these days in a business environment. Ethics. Kindness and support to newbies. I met the guy one time in person and we spoke multiple times. He's smart and he knows what he talks about more over he hear you out.”
Zied Bejaui (Zee)Read Zied Bejaui (Zee)'s review on Google (opens in a new tab)General
“Joe Homs' meetups are a great place to network and learn about real estate investing. He is very knowledgeable in the field and offers valuable insights.”
Sara PalaciosRead Sara Palacios's review on Google (opens in a new tab)Investors
“Joe is super helpful and is always ready to answer any questions. He’s given me a lot of guidance so far in my investing journey and has offered to go above and beyond to make sure I’m on the right track. I would highly recommend Joe as a mentor!”
Jenni CouryRead Jenni Coury's review on Google (opens in a new tab)Investors
“Joe is a true real estate professional. He is an expert in his market, dedicated to providing quality service, consistently learning and growing and truly cares about his clients.”
Eduardo MendozaRead Eduardo Mendoza's review on Google (opens in a new tab)General
“Joe is an excellent broker. He is very easy to communicate with and is always readily available for any questions or concerns.”
Leo BRead Leo B's review on Google (opens in a new tab)General
“Joe is passionate about real estate and helping others learn the ins and outs of the business. I highly recommend working with him!”
Maj ValeroRead Maj Valero's review on Google (opens in a new tab)General
“Joe is a very knowledgeable and experienced broker and investor that has helped me a lot in analyzing and closing on great opportunities throughout Sothern California.”
Bassam HelouRead Bassam Helou's review on Google (opens in a new tab)Investors
“Joe is an amazing and knowledgeable broker!”
JamesRead James's review on Google (opens in a new tab)General
“Great broker, always available to answer questions. Joe's You Tube channel has a wealth of information. Great company to work with, I am very happy that I joined.”
Nurit PetriRead Nurit Petri's review on Google (opens in a new tab)Agents
“Joe Hom's took on my landlord as a client to ILLEGALLY file notions towards me, DESPITE THE EVICTION BAN / rent moratorium LOL HE'S JUST A CAPITALIST FINESSED MY FOB CHINESE LANDLORD!!!!! won't answer my emails or calls anymore neither! Joe Homs and team is currently going around bidding on foreclosed homes taking advantage of COVID-19 disasters for american households cause he's a unethical capitalist.”
S KRead S K's review on Google (opens in a new tab)General
“Joe is friendly and extremely knowledgeable in real estate. It was a pleasure meeting with him today.”
Hamid EsmaeiliRead Hamid Esmaeili's review on Google (opens in a new tab)General
“I have been working with Joe for a couple years now and he is so awesome, quick to reply and help and assist me any way I need help with all my real estate transaction needs.”
Kathy ConriqueRead Kathy Conrique's review on Google (opens in a new tab)General
“can you tell me of another brokerage where you keep 100% of your commissions?”
Stefani HoworthRead Stefani Howorth's review on Google (opens in a new tab)Agents
“823 Bellaire Ct, El Cajon, CA 92020 box 📦 Monday Tomorrow …”
Ethan WhitehouseRead Ethan Whitehouse's review on Google (opens in a new tab)General
“Joe is very knowledgeable and gracious with his time in helping others.”
Richard KimRead Richard Kim's review on Google (opens in a new tab)General
“Joe is a great guy,best property manager we've had.”
John DRead John D's review on Google (opens in a new tab)Investors
“Joe’s great! Very responsive to RE questions and concerns that I can count on.”
Elaine P BejaranoRead Elaine P Bejarano's review on Google (opens in a new tab)General
“Best broker in the nation..”
Andy ARead Andy A's review on Google (opens in a new tab)General
“Joe is always available, attentive, and committed to supporting you every step of the way. His years of experience make him a valuable resource. If you’re looking to save on commissions while still getting excellent support, I highly recommend joining Pellego.”
Nathan CowanRead Nathan Cowan's review on Google (opens in a new tab)Agents
“Joe is a very knowledgeable businessman and a great person, willing to share his vast knowledge with persons like me that we are not as advanced on the real state business. Thanks Joe!”
Alonso AlcarazRead Alonso Alcaraz's review on Google (opens in a new tab)General
“I wanted to thank Joe Homs for always answering all my questions, in our ever changing Real Estate Industry! He is a Great resource to have in your corner! Wonderful support, encouragement, and a lifetime of knowledge only a phonecall away♡ Definitely ☆☆☆☆☆'s! With gratitude!”
Lydia MawhinneyRead Lydia Mawhinney's review on Google (opens in a new tab)Agents
“Joe is absolutely knowledgeable and wonderful to work with. Being a new realtor he supported me on my first 2 homes and is always available for questions- He offers good classes and events to keep people connected and to share experiences- He is a great broker and will get you to your next level. - I highly recommend him.”
LORETTA BANKSRead LORETTA BANKS's review on Google (opens in a new tab)Agents
“Joe is such a great mentor. I am so lucky to have found him. He is always available to answer my questions, even at 8,9 pm. He is very experienced and knowledgeable. I have learned a lot from him about property analysis. I hope we can continue to work together for years to come :)”
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