Mission Viejo CA Homes and Real Estate - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

April Brandes

My clients tell me I help them thrive in the often emotionally challenging experience of buying and selling properties. I have extensive experience as an entrepreneur and real estate investor it's been an invaluable foundation for providing strategic and practical insight to my clients. I have an effective, strategic approach to online and traditional marketing that's been a tremendous help to sellers in a competitive market.

I am forever grateful for my talented team of legal, marketing, financial experts at Coldwell Banker. My greatest satisfaction isn't a paycheck. It's knowing that I've met or exceeded my clients' expectations through professional, honest, ethical leadership.

What Others Are Saying

April provide a clear marketing strategy. Her staging vision transformed my home which resulted in stunning MLS/brochure pictures and a Full Price Offer that closed 28 days later.

-Sandra Beeson , Client

When I first started the process, selling and buying a home at the same time seemed like such a huge endeavor. But with April’s expertise and guidance, it all came together. April guided me through the entire process! I never felt lost. Her support and friendship was amazing and kept me calm. April orchestrated two homes to close at the same time! And before I knew it …

-Nelly Swauger, Client

Working with April was an extremely pleasant experience. April is very knowledgable in the real estate field. She was thorough and concise in providing information and explaining the various steps. April maintained regular contact via email, text messages and telephone calls. I look forward to recommending April to my friends and family as well as working with her again.

-Nadia Guiterrez, Client

I was in a uniquely challenging season when I sold my home this summer. April provided me with unsurpassed support and guidance. I was so grateful that she was able to sell my home in less than a week. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

-Marcia Ann, Client

April handled very well the multiple challenges of working with me. I wasn't ready to sell, having planned to possibly list my home ~6 months later than when April called to say there was a possible buyer. Hence, the house and I were nowhere near being ready for a 30-day escrow from a full-price purchaser. (I'd deferred maintenance and repairs to the extent possible on …

-Sunny Boren, Client

Get Your Home Ready To Sell

Get Your Home Ready To Sell A common mistake people make is to spend a lot of money – renovations, new roof, remodeling. While buyers will be impressed with these things, spending $5000 on remodeling will not add $5000 to your sale. Spend as little money as possible, and spend it on cosmetic, readily seen features like interior painting. The time to remodel is when you plan to stay in the house, not when you’re going to sell. If you think about everything that needs to be done to sell your house, you might throw your hands up in despair, or at least feel some anxiety. Take one step at a time, one small task at a time. Break it down to manageable-sized chores and you’ll have better …

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