Martha Karelius has devoted over forty years to the real estate industry as a successful real estate broker, corporate executive,and business coach. Over the course of her career, she has received numerous awards and earned a reputation as an exceptional agent, trainer, and speaker. Martha is real, down-to-earth, and relatable. Her fast-paced style educates, motivates, and inspires those around her. She has tremendous enthusiasm and drive and is well versed in most areas of residential real estate. She advocates a balanced, joy filled life and consistently works to improve her own talents and abilities both personally and professionally. Martha continues to grow with this business and receives great satisfaction from helping others to do the same.

DRE#02001269 Ashley Brauks began her professional career in experiential marketing which took her on wonderful adventures throughout the United States and abroad. Eleven years later she was ready to settle down and brought her Midwest values to Orange County. She quickly put down roots, bought her first property, and ignited her passion for real estate. Ashley has personal experience as a tenant, landlord, investor, and homeowner, which allows her to understand and relate to the needs of her clients on every level. Her background experience in marketing has sharpened her skills to showcase properties she represents and make them shine above the rest. She is well-versed on social media marketing and is able to create a unique experience for potential clients viewing a property. This wealth of knowledge has provided her with valuable skills that she uses daily in her real estate career while enthusiastically serving buyers and sellers needs and fulfilling their dreams.

Austin Purdy is a hardworking and energetic real estate agent who spent eight years perfecting his “Five Star Five Diamond” service at the Ritz Carlton Dana Point. Austin has built a reputation as someone who not only anticipates his clients every need, he fulfills them. He is a California native who loves the family friendly lifestyle; safe neighborhoods, great schools, pristine beaches, and lakes surrounded by hiking and biking trails. If you need help buying or selling a home in Orange County you will welcome the opportunity to work with an agent who understands the dynamics of our fast-paced real estate market, knows the inventory, and helps his clients successfully meet their housing needs. Whether you’re buying your first home, moving up, or purchasing an investment home, you will be in capable hands with Austin Purdy.

Bobbi Mezger has been a recognized “brand” in Orange County, and particularly in Coto de Caza, for three decades. “Living and working in this beautiful, diverse community and serving the people here is a joy. I just can’t imagine a profession more rewarding or more fulfilling.” Not only is Bobbi consistently among the very top sales producers in the nation, she is widely recognized by clients and agents alike for her hard work, integrity and ability to close transactions! Mezger, a Coto resident since 1988, credits the combined principles of integrity and solid work ethic for her success. “Helping people buy or sell their home is a huge responsibility. My clients deserve nothing but the best I can deliver for the trust they place with me.” Mezger added that one of the things she is most proud of is that more than 80% of her business is from repeat customers and referrals. In a profession that can pose many challenging situations, Bobbi is steadfast in her service. “It helps to have years of experience plus my mid-West parents’ voice in the back of my mind reminding me that I KNOW the right thing to do.” I’m ready to go to work for YOU! Let me show you how we can work together to realize your housing dreams.

I have lived in the Long Beach/Seal Beach area for the past 23 years. I received my bachelor’s degree from Long Beach State and a master’s degree in Educational Administration from Concordia University Irvine. I am passionate about real estate and will go above and beyond to meet the needs of my clients. Buying or selling a home should be a fun and new experience, rather than a daunting task. As a Realtor my first priority is to exceed my clients' expectations, I pay close attention to their wants and needs to achieve the best possible outcome. I strive to ensure that the buying or selling process is fun, easy, and as stress-free as possible. My clients can count on me any time of day when they have a question or a concern. In my free time, I enjoy camping with my family and our two dogs.

Cindi Coppock was born in San Diego, CA but she quickly developed a broader worldview as many moves took her across the US and beyond with her military family. Cindi’s upbringing taught her the importance of resilience, striving for excellence, taking responsibility, and maintaining a strong moral character. These important qualities saw her through life, beginning with a Bachelor of Science Degree, summa cum laude, from California Coast University. She met and married John and they built a life together raising two sons, Cameron and Caden, while devoting thirty years to Law Enforcement. Coppock is a proud, retired Captain and now applies those original essential values to her real estate career. Throughout life she perfected her communication and problem-solving skills and has demonstrated her commitment to family and community. These are invaluable attributes when representing clients in their biggest and most important investment. Cindi loves people, loves feeding her passion for decorating and sewing, and loves animals of all kinds, especially her two dogs, Buddy and Max.

With the past 17 years in the real estate business David has worked from the heart of Palm Springs to the eastern end of Indio's Shadow Hills. His career started in the new home communities built by some of the most well respected builders in the valley. David's understanding of the homes he sells from the foundation to the roof is an extremely valuable asset. He has built very strong business relationships with his clients as well as formed life long friendships with them and their families. His honesty and integrity are what makes his transactions and relationships with clients so successful. As a husband and a father of two young children he understands how exciting but stressful it can be going through the sale and or purchase of a home.

Originally from New York and a longtime resident of Southern California, Eileen Peltier comes from very strong, rooted, family values and beliefs she has always honored and lived by. Eileen is highly respected and trusted among her friends, business colleagues and clients. She is well known for her unwavering honesty, integrity, strong ethics and principles and her desire and passion to serve others. Eileen studied Business and Psychology, which has contributed to over 30 years of career success in Corporate America’s Silicon Valley with the emphasis of Business Management, Accounting and Finance, and Sales and Marketing. In addition, she has an entrepreneurial background and was a Founder and Co-Owner of a successful Semiconductor company in Newport Beach, California. Her career continues to realize ongoing success in Real Estate Sales, Home Staging and Interior Design. Strong communication and negotiation skills, as well as the tenacious ability to execute, resolve and follow through on sales and business transactions, is the primary reason Eileen continues to have great success in the Real Estate arena. Her expertise and ability to manage her clients with great respect, care, patience and wise guidance through the sales process has earned their unwavering trust and respect. The repeat business and referrals Eileen continues to receive is a testament to her quality customer care and service. Eileen enjoys volunteering in community service. She has served as a counselor for over 5 years at Saddleback Community Church and is actively involved in the Rotary club. Eileen enjoys reading, cultural arts and traveling the world. Her biggest joy is to spend time with her adult son and enjoy quality time with family.

Jenifer Carrol is a 20 year career veteran of the real estate industry and has specialized in commercial real estate, short sale negotiations, and residential resales. She has built a successful business one client and one home at a time. She recognizes and lives by the belief that quality of service is more valuable than quantity of sales. When you work with Jennifer you feel like you are her only client enjoying her undivided attention, no matter how busy she is at the time. Jennifer is a second-generation Realtor, raised and mentored by a driven, highly successful businesswoman. She understands the responsibility she assumes when representing clients in possibly the biggest investment of their lives. Jennifer does not take her job lightly. She relies on her experience as a paralegal to guide clients through the buying and selling process, making sure they have a clear understanding of contracts and disclosures before being asked to sign. Jennifer lives with her husband in Laguna Niguel and in her spare time enjoys riding and training her Canadian Warmblood horse in the jumper division.

Joanna Armstrong is solution oriented, can-do thinker, who takes whatever life throws her in stride. She's good at everything she does and never settles for anything less than her best. And her best is nothing short of amazing! She has lived in South Orange County her entire life and has passion for the lifestyle, the community, and of course, the weather. She resides in Rancho Santa Margarita with her husband, Todd, and two teenage sons. Joanna has worked on the administrative side of the real estate industry for more than 10 years and knows exactly what it takes to successfully close an escrow. She puts customers first, listens to their needs, communicates openly and honestly, and delivers excellent customer service every time. Conventional wisdom says the best way to get something done is to ask a busy person. Put Joanna to work for you today. She'll get the job done on time and drama free.

Meet John Karelius- Responsible Managing Broker- @VANTAGE REAL ESTATE John Karelius has been a licensed, active Realtor since 1977. John’s real estate career has included residential resale and new home sales, commercial real estate sales and leasing, branch management, and franchise ownership. John has been a well-respected, successful Real Estate Broker for over 39 years serving the communities of Southern California. Known for his attention to detail, John brings with him an extensive amount of real world experience plus the requisite knowledge required to guide @VANTAGE REAL ESTATE and its agents through ever changing transactional and compliance challenges.

Real Estate has been a natural choice for Kim Chadwick from an early age. Kim has always loved home design—from a home’s architecture to its interior spaces. She began working in the design industry while in college and soon developed her natural ability of applying her design acumen to the real estate profession. Kim launched her real estate career through working with a mentor–one of the first premier real estate agents in the area. She quickly developed strong principles and the value of unwavering ethics; two tenets Kim continues to practice each and every day. Kim combines the best of both worlds. Her strong real estate negotiation skills and straightforward communication, along with her accomplished design abilities, are a perfect blend. Kim is able to join both of her professional loves into a winning combination for her clients. Kim has been actively representing buyers and sellers for more than a 15yrs and is regarded as one of the top real estate agents in the area, specifically Coto de Caza. She represents her clients with utmost professionalism and understands the importance of forging good relationships with her colleagues as well. Win-win negotiation is Kim’s hallmark—happy sellers and happy buyers. Her clients confirm that it is Kim’s passion, focus, and attention to detail that set her apart. Kim says that it is her amazingly loyal clients whose referrals and repeat business drive her to excellence. Kim’s multi-faceted view underscores her profession. She recognizes that a home is often a person’s most valuable investment. She loves the challenges the real estate profession presents and the joy of satisfied clients. Contact Kim for your personal consultation today.

Lauren Purdy has been passionate about real estate since her earliest years growing up in Orange County, California. She was raised by two career Realtors® and accompanied them from time to time on weekend open houses and appointments and took her job folding and stamping monthly mailers very seriously. While she felt drawn to a future in real estate, she graduated from The University of San Francisco at the inopportune height of the recession in 2008, and prudently shifted her career path to hospitality which fed her passion for cooking and entertaining. She embraced exceptional service in every aspect of her professional career which made working with The Ritz-Carlton and Marriott brand in various roles at four top properties on both coasts a natural fit. As a proud recipient of the coveted The Ritz Carlton Five-Star Employee of the Year Award, Lauren truly understands the importance of meeting her client’s goals and epitomizes the value of hard work, integrity, and outstanding client service. As a homeowner, Lauren realizes home buying and selling can be a daunting, but rewarding, life experience. She finds joy in working through the ups and downs to make it a smooth and pleasant process for her clients. Lauren is honored to support neighbors and friends with their real estate needs and while she acknowledges the market does change, her excellent personalized service does not and that is what sets her apart as a Realtor®. The Purdy family relocated from Orange County to the Coachella Valley in 2021 to be closer to family. They feel the Coachella Valley’s slower pace and desert “Zen” offer an ideal lifestyle. Lauren, husband Austin, and two young children spend their free time exploring the Living Desert, hiking the desert trails, and enjoying their pool with friends and family. Call Lauren today and put her Five Star Service to work for you!

I am a native Californian and was lucky enough to spend most of my life in southern California, specifically Orange County. I graduated from CSULB with degrees in Speech Communication and Education and went on to earn multiple credentials in both elementary and special education. The focus, caring, and commitment that I practiced and perfected in my first career have served me well in my current career in real estate. I began my career as a professional Realtor in 1998 and since day one my focus has been on you – the client. My business is built on exceptional client service which I provide with a high degree of professionalism and care. In other words, my focus is on your satisfaction. My goal is to build a life-long relationship with you while guiding you through the intricate buying and selling process. Let’s start the journey and find your dream home.

Thank you for taking the time to consider me as your Realtor. I am celebrating my 14th year as a licensed Realtor and I’m delighted to be affiliated with the top professionals at @VANTAGE Real Estate. I do all that I can to meet the differing needs of home sellers and buyers. I pour my energy into my job to make every transaction a smooth and seamless experience for all! I am a Home Marketing specialist, Inventory specialist and Destination specialist. I would love to bring my expertise and experience into your home to make this an easy and successful process. I am looking forward to working with you!

With over 23 years of experience specializing in residential real estate throughout Orange County, I offer a refined, client-first approach to buying and selling homes. Currently with @Vantage Real Estate, I focus on delivering a seamless, high-touch experience for every client- with discretion, market insight, and unwavering professionalism. I'm known for my strong work ethic, consistent follow-through, and ability to negotiate effectively while keeping my clients fully informed and at ease. My business is built on repeat clients and referrals- a testament to the trust Ive earned through years of dedicated service and personal attention to each transaction. I've been happily married for over 31 years to my wonderful husband and am a proud mother to two grown sons, and I truly adore my boys! Family is the foundation of my life, and I cherish every moment we spend together. I'm also deeply committed to giving back. I'm currently serving on the board of Casa Teresa a nonprofit organization that supports pregnant women in crisis. Volunteering there has been one of the most meaningful parts of my life outside of real estate. For me, real estate is not just a career- it's a calling. I treat every client the way I would want to be treated with honesty, respect, and complete dedication. Whether you're buying or selling, I'm here to guide you with integrity and passion every step of the way! Looking forward to meeting new clients, Best Regards, Patty Mendoza

Rita Haupt has followed her passion in real estate for her entire adult life. Her years in the business have enabled her to develop a diversified knowledge of real estate, as well as, hone valuable skills inherent to her success. She is a seasoned and dedicated Realtor whose range of experience covers land acquisition, development, and commercial and residential real estate sales. She also works with investment groups by purchasing distressed homes and managing the project from rehab to resale. Whether you are buying your first home, stepping up, downsizing, or investing, choose Rita as your trusted Realtor of choice! You will be able to take comfort in knowing that your transaction is in the capable and caring hands of an experienced professional.

I am a native to Southern California. I grew up in San Diego County and moved to Temecula in the early '90s. I am a member of the Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors, the National Association of Realtors and the California Association of Realtors. I began my career in the mortgage industry and then moved over to real estate transactions. I do my best to get my clients into the property that best suits their needs. I have extensive knowledge of loan programs that are available when purchasing a home and have experience in closing purchases with cash as well as conventional, FHA, VA and USDA financing. Whether you are just starting out, raising a family or planning to retire, the Temecula and Murrieta Valleys are wonderful places to call home.. If you are thinking of selling your home, even if you are currently upside down on your mortgage, rest assured that when you list your property with me you will receive the highest quality of service. Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest decisions that you will make in your lifetime. My goal is to help making that decision as stress free as possible. I love working in real estate and make every effort to help my clients reach their goals.

Hello, I’m a Southern California native with over 20 years combined real estate, staging, and negotiating experience in Orange County and Maui. Given my business ownership background, including a staging and design business and co-ownership in a #1 ranked car dealership, I bring an array of skills and excellent customer service to your transaction. I strive for the utmost in integrity in helping people with their real estate needs. I make it a personal commitment to focus on you, and on the details that make the difference between a good transaction and a great experience. I have built my business on referrals and nothing is more satisfying to me than your rave reviews. I’m the wife of a retired police officer and the mother of 2 (one of whom is a Deputy Sheriff) along with 2 wonderful bonus kids my husband brought to our marriage. Cooking and entertaining bring me joy along with finding solutions and possibilities. As an example we redesigned our home to make an independent space, with an elevator, for my parents. I’m a lifelong student, an associate member of California Narcotics Officers’ Association, Calvary Chapel Pacific Hills, and I am a certified chaplain. I donate 10% of my net commission to charity – and let you help me choose. I look forward to knowing you and providing you with excellent service!

I am British and have lived in Orange County for 30 years. I was CEO of a famous British Franchising company which took me to many countries, and I came to the USA to run an operation here. I entered the Real Estate profession at the same time as my wife and I founded an animal rescue, Modjeska Ranch Rescue, which has since rehomed over 8000 homeless cats, dogs and horses. I bring to my clients a professional, and if necessary, an analytical approach to what can be a very confusing process for buyers and sellers. Having said that I also bring a sense of value, a sense of honor, and sometimes a British sense of humor! Although I do the majority of my work in Orange County with residential buyers, I have also identified properties for clients in LA, Glendale, Pasadena, Temecula, and Riverside, as well as worked with investors from overseas wanting to find properties that will provide good cash-flow and capital growth. I am married to an American, and have 3 daughters. I live in Modjeska Canyon, where the animal rescue is based. I realize a real estate transaction can be life changing for my client. My job is to make sure that change is a good one!

Choosing a Realtor is a very difficult task. Not only is it important that your agent is seasoned in Real Estate, it’s also important to make sure they have extensive knowledge of the area and that they are the right personality fit for your family. The best thing you can do prior to committing to an agent is to take the time to get to know them. After all, this is the person you’re going to be communicating with everyday throughout your transaction and more importantly, who you’ll be trusting with the biggest purchase you’ll ever make! Growing up along the beaches in South Orange County, Shannon learned how special this lifestyle was. Her parents taught her how to balance her life with hard work and a deep appreciation for family values and the local community. It’s only fitting that Shannon has been able to turn her love of the area into a successful career in Real Estate. As one of the areas premiere real estate professionals, Shannon successfully combines her years of real estate sales with her flair for home staging, her degree in advertising and marketing from Pepperdine University, Malibu and her extensive knowledge of the local market. She works hard to fulfill each client’s specific needs while aggressively negotiating the best price possible. Shannon is 100% committed to providing the ultimate in service to create loyal clients for life! Her successes have led to a loyal client base which includes past satisfied clients and referrals. When you are ready to make a move in Orange County, you owe it to yourself and your family to contact Shannon Miller. Her integrity, communication, understanding, comprehensive knowledge of the area and experience in the local real estate market can help you maximize your experience. Trust the native who knows Orange County best!

Valerie Goodman has lived in Orange County since moving to California as a teenager in 1976. Once married, Valerie and her husband moved to Robinson Ranch in the Rancho Santa Margarita area to live and raise their five children. Over the last 30 years, she has become deeply connected to the community and has volunteered for many organizations, including President of the PTA for the local elementary school, Girl Scout leader, team mom and assistant coach for soccer and various other family-oriented organizations. Valerie began working in the real estate industry in 2009 and became a licensed real estate agent in 2012. She enjoys working with clients of all ages and stages. Whether helping young families find their first home or empty nesters and seniors to help make the most of their golden years, she considers it her duty to ensure that every transaction is as smooth and seamless as possible. Valerie provides such professional and caring service that her loyal clients reward her with repeat business and referrals. Whether buying or selling, you deserve a Realtor who understands the value of finding a home that fits your family’s needs. Valerie finds it rewarding to provide that level of service to you.

I have resided in the Orange County area for 27 years. I have firsthand knowledge of many communities in the area and can provide all the data required for making informed decisions. Backed by my personal commitment to communication and attention to detail, I am dedicated to achieving a satisfying and successful home selling/buying experience for my clients. I am a member of the Orange County Board of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. I have received a GRI (Graduate of Realtor’s Institute) certification and have earned the designation of SRF (Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource) Certification. My goal is simple and focused: to establish a long term, trusted relationship with my client by demonstrating dedication to total client satisfaction.

My real estate experience spans 37+ years. I started my career in new home sales as a Sales Manager in 1987. It was my pleasure to assist new home buyers with their purchases in Rancho Santa Margarita, Foothill Ranch, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo and Cypress. Throughout my career, I have sold and successfully closed escrow on hundreds of homes in Orange, Riverside and Los Angeles Counties. My experience ranges from first time buyers, move-up buyers, luxury buyers and sellers, relocation, investment properties, and distressed sales. As a Realtor, it is my goal to work with each client determining their very specific needs. Whether it is cleaning out/decluttering, preparing and staging their home for sale or locating the perfect next home and neighborhood that meets all their desires, I am dedicated to each client every step of the way.

Meet Cathy, a trustworthy, reliable, and hard-working Realtor whose years in the service industry have taught her to always put her clients’ needs first. Her main objective is to do everything in her power to minimize stress and maximize fun during the buying and selling process. She accomplishes this by helping you navigate through the journey well-informed, with a personalized strategy in place throughout the process. Cathy is fluent in Spanish, as well as English. She is prepared and committed to serving a diverse range of clients with warmth and proficiency. It doesn’t matter where you came from or where you’re going, rest assured she will advocate for your needs.Beyond real estate, Cathy is a devoted wife and mother who enjoys hiking, cooking, and traveling. Her charismatic and caring nature helps her stay deeply involved in the community, particularly by helping friends grow their business through networking or providing support when needed.Cathy Moreno is committed to working tirelessly on your behalf, providing guidance and unwavering support from start to finish. Contact her today to begin your real estate journey with confidence and peace of mind.

MJ Stackhouse has enjoyed a rewarding career as a full-time professional Realtor in Orange County, California for over twenty years. She is passionate about working with both sellers and buyers. Her main goal is to exceed her clients’ expectations and she will always go the extra mile to do so. As a result, she works with many repeat clients and their family and friends. MJ is enthusiastic and energetic. She is also a strong communicator and an accomplished negotiator. Having moved several times in her own life she is empathetic about the stress of moving and does everything in her power to alleviate pressure by keeping her clients up to date on the process of their sale or purchase. Where one lives has a huge impact on their quality of life. To that end MJ takes great pride in finding the perfect home to bring joy and peace to the lives of her clients.

Reach out to me if there's anything that I can do to help you buy, sell or rent a property. I'll help you find the right home, negotiate prices, manage the paperwork, and make sure you're 100% satisfied with your transaction.