Sell Your Home in Laguna Beach & Orange County
Thinking about selling your home in Laguna Beach, Corona del Mar, Newport Beach or Dana Point? Get accurate pricing, standout marketing, and steady negotiation from an agent who works this coast every day — starting with an honest read on what your home is really worth.
What is your home worth in today's market?
Get a fast, no-obligation home valuation based on real Laguna Beach and Corona del Mar sales data.
A Laguna Beach & Corona del Mar Listing Agent Who Knows This Coast
Selling a home in Laguna Beach isn't like selling anywhere else. Buyers here are paying for a lifestyle — the light, the view, the walk to the sand — and the difference between a good sale and a great one comes down to pricing it right, presenting it well, and negotiating hard. As your listing agent, I bring a working knowledge of Laguna's neighborhoods, from the village and Woods Cove to Top of the World and Emerald Bay, plus the Corona del Mar Village and bluff-top streets, and I price to what buyers are actually paying block by block — not a zip-code average.
If you have searched "sell my house in Laguna Beach" or "sell my home in Corona del Mar" and found a wall of national portals and out-of-area agents, this is the local alternative. You get one point of contact who lives in this market, markets your home where qualified coastal buyers are looking, and keeps you informed at every step — from the first pricing conversation through closing.
A Clear, Proven Process to Sell for Top Dollar
Accurate Local Pricing
I price your home to the real Laguna Beach market using current comparable sales, buyer demand, and the specifics of your block, view, and finish — so it draws strong offers instead of sitting.
Prep, Staging & Photography
We get your home show-ready with guidance on repairs and staging, then capture it with professional photography that makes buyers stop scrolling.
Targeted Marketing
Your listing goes where serious coastal buyers actually look — the MLS, major portals, and a focused local campaign — for maximum qualified exposure.
Negotiation & Smooth Close
I negotiate firmly on your behalf and manage every detail from offer to escrow to keys, keeping the process calm, clear, and on schedule.
Preparing to Sell on the Coast
Fire Zones, Insurance & Disclosures
Parts of Laguna Beach are mapped in the state’s Very High and High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. If your home is in one, California requires extra disclosures, including documentation that the property meets local defensible-space rules (Civil Code 1102.19), or a written agreement for the buyer to obtain it within a year of closing. Because homeowners insurance can be harder to secure in fire-prone areas, having your roof, vent, and defensible-space details ready early helps keep escrow on track.
Permits & Older Homes
Laguna Beach sits in California’s Coastal Zone, and many homes have additions or remodels from decades ago. Pulling your permit history before listing lets us address any unpermitted work up front, instead of having it surface in a buyer’s inspection mid-escrow.
Selling a Home in an HOA
Gated communities like Emerald Bay and Three Arch Bay, along with condo associations along the coast, require sellers to provide HOA documents such as the CC&Rs, budget, and rules. Ordering them as soon as you list avoids last-minute delays.
What It Costs to Sell
Typical selling costs include the listing commission (which is negotiable), escrow and title fees, any repair credits you agree to, and Orange County’s documentary transfer tax of $1.10 per $1,000 of the sale price — about $3,300 on a $3,000,000 sale, customarily paid by the seller. I’ll put the full estimate in writing before you list, so you know your expected net.
“Dean Nunis is an outstanding REALTOR who made the entire buying and selling process smooth and stress-free… Dean took the time to answer every question and provided expert guidance every step of the way.”— Md M., Verified Client Review
Selling Homes Across Orange County
Every neighborhood sells a little differently, from Laguna Beach and Corona del Mar to Newport Beach, Dana Point and Laguna Niguel. Explore the communities I work in, or start with a free home valuation for your address.
Selling FAQs
How is the Laguna Beach market right now for sellers?
It moves with the seasons and varies by neighborhood and price point, so the best guide is a current, honest read on your specific home rather than a headline. Start with a free home valuation and I'll walk you through what today's buyers are paying near you.
How do you decide on a listing price?
I look at recent comparable sales, active competition, current buyer demand, and the specifics of your home — the block, the view, the condition, and the finish. The goal is a price that attracts strong offers quickly rather than one that leaves money on the table or lingers on the market.
What does it cost to sell, and what is your commission?
Commission is competitive and negotiable, and total selling costs depend on your home and situation. I'll lay it all out clearly and in writing before you list, with no surprises. Contact me for specifics on your property.
Do I need to make repairs or stage before listing?
Not always. I'll walk your home and recommend only the changes that actually move the needle on price and speed — sometimes that's staging and a few repairs, sometimes it's very little. You decide, with clear cost-and-benefit guidance.
How long does it take to sell?
It depends on price, condition, and season, but pricing correctly and marketing well up front is what sells homes efficiently. I'll give you a realistic timeline for your specific home and keep you updated throughout.
What is my Corona del Mar or Laguna Beach home worth?
Your home's value comes down to its location, view, condition, and recent comparable sales in your specific neighborhood, not a generic online estimate. Request a free home valuation and I'll give you a realistic, data-backed number for what your Laguna Beach or Corona del Mar home can sell for today.
Who is the best listing agent to sell my home in Laguna Beach or Corona del Mar?
The best listing agent knows your street block by block, markets to the right coastal buyers, and negotiates hard on your behalf. As a local Laguna Beach and Corona del Mar listing agent, that's exactly what I do. Reach out for a no-pressure conversation about selling your home for top dollar.
Do I have to disclose that my home is in a fire hazard zone?
Yes. If your home is in a state-mapped High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, California requires you to disclose it, and you must provide documentation of defensible-space compliance (or a written agreement for the buyer to obtain it within a year of closing). I’ll help you gather what you need before you list.
How much is the transfer tax when I sell in Orange County?
Orange County’s documentary transfer tax is $1.10 per $1,000 of the sale price, and sellers customarily pay it. On a $3,000,000 sale, that’s about $3,300.
Dean Nunis
Real Estate Agent
Laguna Beach | Corona del Mar
327 Third Street, Laguna Beach 92651
- +1 (949) 627-7504
- Dean@MainBeachRealty.com
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