Best of TimesOC: Real Estate

Your winners, and favorites, for 2019’s Best of TimesOC real estate choices.

Best Commercial Real Estate Brokerage

Winner: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Multiple locations
The commercial division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties appreciates the trust bestowed upon us by buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants throughout Orange County. We believe our agents’ unrivaled market knowledge and dedication to world-class client service are why we were voted No. 1 by the readers of the L.A. Times. We invite you to experience why our commercial division has earned this place of honor. commercial.bhhscalifornia.com

Favorite: Hanold Properties
2901 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach 92663

Being named among the favorite local real estate brokerages in Orange County is a sincere honor, especially considering the franchised competition. As a family owned/operated brokerage we are completely focused on our client’s results, not limited by franchise policy, providing the highest concierge-level service. From our family to yours, thank you for choosing us! hanoldproperties.com I 949.836.5480

Favorite:The Irvine Company
550 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach 92660

Working to support residents, businesses and the local natural beauty of Southern California, Irvine Company has made a name for itself as the premier California commercial real estate company. With a long and successful history of over 100 years, Irvine Company has proven time and again that quality land management, development and preservation are a top priority. irvinecompany.com I 949.720.2000

Best Real Estate brokerage

Winner: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Multiple locations

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties is honored to receive 2019 TimesOC’s Best Residential Real Estate Company by readers of the L.A. Times. Why? Because trust and reputation matter. Trust is at the core of the relationships our agents build with buyers and sellers every day. It is what has secured our unrivaled reputation throughout the real estate world. Visit us to find a professional who delivers concierge-level service with the sale or purchase of every home. bhhscalifornia.com

Favorite: Hanold Properties
2901 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach 92663

Best New Home Builder

Winner: Landsea Homes

660 Newport Center Dr. Ste. 300, Newport Beach 92660

Landsea Homes designs and builds best-in-class, high-performance homes and sustainable communities in some of the most desirable markets in the country. Led by a veteran team who boast years of worldwide experience and deep local expertise, Landsea Homes has built neighborhoods with superb craftsmanship and spacious elegance in Orange County, including Lido Villas in Newport Beach and resort-inspired living at IronRidge in Lake Forest. landseahomes.com I 949.345.8080

Favorite: The Olson Company
3010 Old Ranch Pkwy. # 100, Seal Beach 90740

In-town, in style, and in reach. Since 1988 The Olson Company has applied this mantra to every community we build by pioneering California’s move to urban living. olsonhomes.com I 562.596.4770

Favorite: Shea Homes 2 Ada, Irvine 92618

Thanks, Orange County... For decades, Shea Homes has devoted itself to homebuilding because we love it. It’s creative, exhilarating, and worthwhile hard work. It demands quality and excellence. Most importantly, we want you to love your home as much as we loved building it. sheahomes.com

Favorite:Toll Brothers
725 W. Town & Country Rd. Ste. 200, Orange 92868

Toll Brothers is America’s luxury home builder, with operations across 22 states. Since 1967 the company has built luxury single-family homes, master-planned and active-adult communities and urban high-rises. Thank you for recognizing Toll Brothers! tollbrothers.com I 714.347.1300

Best mortgage/home loan provider

Winner: USA Mortgage
4401 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach 90807

The USA Mortgage difference: Communication, reliability, guidance. We strive to exceed excellence and provide a mortgage experience like no other. Do you have a question about home loans or real estate? You now have a “guy” to help you get the answers. Call “your mortgage guy” Today! 562.619.3804

Mortgage Team of America:James W. Gordon, Jr.
22121 Canyon Crest Dr., Mission Viejo 92692

Thank you to all my clients: many have become friends over the years. I’m old fashioned. I always go out to meet all clients personally, help them with paperwork and to understand the mortgage business. I have appeared on radio as a mortgage expert, and have been active in the mortgage banking business for over 40 years. Please take advantage of my knowledge for your next mortgage! mortgageleagueofamerica.com I 949.837.1559

Best Real Estate Agent

Winner: Hanold Properties Regan Beegle and George Hanold
2901 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach 92663

Winning OC’s Best Real Estate Agents for the second time is extra special to us! Having also been rated “top 1% in the nation” this year for customer satisfaction by Zillow, our goal has always been to provide our clients with the best results. These accolades show that our concierge level service is being noticed by you! And for that we are so thankful! hanoldproperties.com I 949.836.5480

Favorite: Hillary Caston, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
]2 Ritz Carlton Dr., Dana Point 92629

Hillary Caston has the innate ability of selling herself, and has helped hundreds feel like winners. If you’re a buyer, seller, or another agent, and Hillary’s on board, you will always feel that the deal was done with your best interest in mind: Disappointments are just not acceptable. hillarycaston.com I 949.443.2000

Favorite: John Stanaland, Villa Real Estate
1833 South Coast Highway Ste. 210, Laguna Beach 92651

Laguna Beach native John has earned his industry-wide reputation for excellence through an extraordinary level of commitment evidenced by record-setting listings and sales, but John measures his success much more by the relationships he’s built. johnstanaland.com I 949.689.9047

Favorite: Tim Smith, Coldwell Banker
840 Newport Center Dr. #100, Newport Beach 92660

Tim Smith’s name is synonymous with the coastal Orange County real estate market, where his well-established reputation and unmatched market knowledge have made him a front-runner in the industry. smithgrouprealestate.com I 949.717.4711