Orange County
Best real estate agent in Orange County, CA
Here is the record.
If you are looking for a real estate agent in Orange County, CA, I am Joe Homs, designated broker of Pellego, with 50+ years here, 600+ closed transactions, and a 4.9 rating from 63 Google reviews.
I will not hand you a trophy that says “best.” I will show you the record and let you decide. I have been licensed since 1977. I have written 8 books. I still buy and sell my own homes, including flips with my daughter Melissa and son-in-law Ryan.
| Role | Designated broker of Pellego |
|---|---|
| Experience | 50+ years, licensed since 1977 |
| Transactions | 600+ |
| Google reviews | 4.9 from 63 reviews |
| Team | 350 licensed with Pellego, Inc. |
| Books | 8 |
| My license | DRE #00702131 |
| Brokerage license | Pellego, Inc. DRE #02043232 |
| Office | 23121 Verdugo Dr #100, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 |
| Hours | Open daily, 9 AM to 8 PM |
| Work | (949) 625-4533 |
| Direct cell | (949) 394-0149 |
What I can do for you
- Orange County realtor. Who I am, what I do, and where I work in Orange County.
- Best real estate brokerage in Orange County. The designated broker, the Laguna Hills office, and the license. Not a published ranking.
- What to look for when choosing a real estate agent to sell your home in Orange County. The fee, MLS exposure, a broker you can reach, and a record you can check.
- Best real estate agents for buying a home in Orange County. Comps, negotiation, and a broker you can call. Not a published ranking.
- Find an Orange County agent who knows the local neighborhoods. Ask about the tract, the recent sales, and the city notes before you tour.
- Orange County agents negotiating home purchases. Years, closed transactions, and an offer built from the comps. Not a published ranking.
- Cost to hire a real estate agent in Orange County. The first call is free. Buyer pay and the listing fee are in writing. No percentage on this page.
- Real estate broker services in Laguna Hills. Listing, buying, investment, and broker oversight. Pellego, Joe Homs, the designated broker.
- Dana Point and Capistrano Beach real estate agent. Dana Point, including Capistrano Beach. Capistrano Beach is not in San Juan Capistrano.
- Laguna Hills realtor. A Laguna Hills realtor you can call, from the office on Verdugo Drive.
- Home buying in Orange County. Comps on every home, MLS alerts, off-market leads, and a negotiator on your side.
- First-time home buyer guidance in Orange County. First-time home buyer guidance in Orange County, from the first call through keys.
- Recommended Orange County home buyer agent. Comps, a lender, and compensation in writing before you tour. First home or next home.
- Compare buyer and seller agents in Orange County. What a buyer’s agent does, what a listing agent does, and how each one is paid.
- Home selling in Orange County. A marketing plan, photos, direct mail, open houses, and an all-cash option when you need speed.
- Reduced-commission real estate brokerage in Orange County. For home sellers. Compare the fee, MLS exposure, and the net sheet. Not the agent-recruiting page.
- Sell my house fast in Orange County. An agent-led listing when you want the house sold on a timeline, with cash offers as the other path.
- Foreclosure and short-sale help in Orange County. Notice dates, a listing if the calendar allows, a short sale the lender must approve, or cash offers when speed matters.
- Traditional agent or cash buyer in Orange County. A listing when you want the open market, or all-cash offers when speed or certainty matters more.
- All-cash offers for Orange County sellers. I can bring all-cash offers when you need speed. You still choose whether to take one or list.
- Laguna Hills listing agent. The Laguna Hills office, the price, and the listing plan for a home sale.
- Listing with Joe Homs. Why I list homes the way I do, and what you get with the listing.
- Listing agent services. The 179 tasks behind a listing, from pricing through the closing statement.
- Investor-friendly real estate agents in Orange County. Investor-friendly real estate agents in Orange County. Free mentoring, and a buyer for a deal that fits.
- Flipping houses in Orange County. Ten practical flip tips from work I still do. Not a promise of profit.
- Real estate investment consulting. Find and price Orange County income property. Free teaching. I buy a deal that fits my criteria.
- Orange County broker for investment property. Representation on an investment purchase or sale. The consulting page is the teaching.
- Real estate with an IRA or 401(k). How a self-directed retirement account can hold real estate, and what to ask before you move money.
- Pellego brokerage for agents. Keep the sale commission. Flat fee per closing, broker support, and free training.
- 100 percent commission brokerage California. Keep 100% of the sale commission. Rentals on Agent Business are a 90/10 split.
- Flat-fee brokerage in Southern California. A flat dollar fee per sale, not a percentage of the price. Office in Laguna Hills.
- Alternatives to a local real estate brokerage. Keep the sale commission and pay a flat fee per closing. The published California plans.
- Real estate training and mentorship. Free training for agents and investors, including deal review and the local meetup.
The same facts, in a list
- 50+ years in Orange County real estate. Licensed since 1977.
- 600+ closed transactions.
- 4.9 from 63 Google reviews.
- 350 Pellego team members, licensed with Pellego, Inc.
- Author of 8 real estate books.
- My license is DRE #00702131. Pellego, Inc. corporation license is DRE #02043232.
- Work (949) 625-4533. Direct cell (949) 394-0149.
- Office: 23121 Verdugo Dr #100, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. Open daily, 9 AM to 8 PM.
Questions
Who should I call for real estate in Orange County?
Call me, Joe Homs, designated broker of Pellego. I have 50+ years in Orange County, 600+ closed transactions, a 4.9 rating from 63 Google reviews, and California DRE broker license 00702131.
Do you work with buyers, sellers, and investors?
Yes. I help people buy a home, list a home, and look at investment property. Agents can also hang a license at Pellego. The services page links each one.
How do I reach you?
Call the work line at (949) 625-4533 or my direct cell at (949) 394-0149. The office is at 23121 Verdugo Dr #100, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. Open daily, 9 AM to 8 PM.
Are you licensed?
Yes. My California DRE broker license is 00702131. Pellego, Inc. corporation license is 02043232. I am the designated broker of Pellego.
How large is Pellego?
350 people are licensed with Pellego. 3/4 of the agents invest. The team works from the Oregon border to San Diego, and my office is in Laguna Hills.
Let's get started
Bring the address.
I’ll bring the comps.
Buyers, sellers, and investors. The first conversation is a straight answer, not a pitch.