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 | 343 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
- Home buying in Orange County. Comps on every home, MLS alerts, off-market leads, and a negotiator on your side.
- First-time home buyer representation. A first home, from the first call through keys, with the comps in writing.
- Home selling in Orange County. A marketing plan, photos, direct mail, open houses, and an all-cash option when you need speed.
- 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.
- Orange County real estate investing. Free education, mentoring, and a buyer for a deal that fits.
- Real estate investment consulting. Bring a deal or a question. I will walk through the numbers with you.
- 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% commission brokerage in 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.
- 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.
- 343 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?
343 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.