Your Goals. Your Plan. Our Guidance.
Your next move in Orange County
Going through a transition? I listen first, then build a personalized plan with a real timeline and coordinate the moving pieces with you.
Buying · Selling · First-Time Homebuyers · Upsizing · Downsizing · Relocation ·Trust Sales · Probate Sales · Distressed Sales · Investment Properties
REALTOR® · Orange County, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, and surrounding areas
My approach
Every successful real estate journey begins by listening
Whatever life transition is leading you to move, understanding your unique situation, your goals and what matters most to you is where we will start. Then, I will help you build a strong foundation and a plan that works for you.
What clients say
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“Hiring Jeanette Nelson was the best decision for us. Her legal expertise, contractor connections, decorating sense, and online marketing skills were invaluable.”
“Find a professional to help you through each and every step.”
The Transition Planning Program
One plan, one timeline, one person coordinating it all
Whether you are downsizing, settling a loved one's estate, relocating or moving up, the hardest part is often knowing where to start. My Transition Planning Program answers that with a clear plan and a real timeline.
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Listen and discover
Your goals, your timeline, your priorities and what worries you, before any strategy.
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Build the plan
Pricing, preparation and marketing built around your situation and your timing.
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Coordinate every moving piece
Trusted vendors for repairs, decluttering, estate sales, movers and contractors, managed by me, not handed to you as a list.
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Negotiate and manage
Negotiation on price and terms, with problems caught before they become problems.
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Beyond closing
My Homeowner Care Program keeps me a resource for your years of homeownership.
Selling your home
How I sell a home
Four parts, done in order, on every home I list. The goal is always to go through escrow one time, not two or three.
Equity
Strategic pricing from recent sales and what buyers are seeing right now, so you lead the market instead of reacting to it.
Presentation
Repairs, decluttering, staging, photography and video, with trusted vendors coordinated for you before anything goes public.
Impact
Targeted digital marketing and promotion to agents in my Keller Williams network, often before the home is on the open market.
Campaign
A planned launch, a strict multiple counter when offers come in, and every offer confirmed with the buyer's agent and lender before you accept.
Buying a home
How I help you buy
The house a buyer loses is usually the one they weren't ready to write an offer on. So we start by getting you ready.
Ready
Pre-approved with a trusted lender and clear on how we work together, before we tour.
Educated
An honest picture of what your budget buys, before you fall in love with a house.
Aligned
A search built on what matters to you, with my honest take on every home.
Locked
An offer strong on more than price, and every escrow deadline tracked through closing.
Where you are right now
Different situations, different plans
Selling a longtime home, settling an estate, buying your first place or moving up each call for a different sequence and timeline. Start with the one that fits you.
01 / SELLING YOUR HOME
A plan built around your goals, then strategic pricing, preparation and marketing through closing
A plan built around your goals, then strategic pricing, preparation and marketing through closing.
02 / DOWNSIZING
A written plan, a real timeline, and one person coordinating every piece of your move
A written plan, a real timeline, and one person coordinating every piece of your move.
03 / SELLING A HOME DURING DIVORCE
A neutral, organized sale with the same clear information for both parties
A neutral, organized sale with the same clear information for both parties.
04 / TRUST SALES
A written plan and one coordinator for trustees selling a home held in a trust
A written plan and one coordinator for trustees selling a home held in a trust.
05 / PROBATE SALES
Organized help for executors, working alongside your probate attorney
Organized help for executors, working alongside your probate attorney.
06 / DISTRESSED SALES
Calm, clear guidance on your options from a Certified Distressed Property Expert
Calm, clear guidance on your options from a Certified Distressed Property Expert.
07 / WHAT YOUR HOME IS WORTH
A real number from recent sales near you, not an automated guess
A real number from recent sales near you, not an automated guess.
08 / BUYING A HOME
Your goals first, a clear walkthrough of the process, and a focused search through closing
Your goals first, a clear walkthrough of the process, and a focused search through closing.
Your Goals. Your Plan. Our Guidance.
Where I work
Huntington Beach, Orange County and beyond
Huntington Beach
Coastal Lifestyle. Hometown Feel.
Explore Huntington Beach →Costa Mesa
Where Character Meets Coastal Living.
Explore Costa Mesa →Fountain Valley
Where Spacious Living Meets the Coastal Lifestyle.
Explore Fountain Valley →I also help buyers and sellers across Orange County, Long Beach, Corona, the Palm Springs area and San Diego County. Ask me about your city.
From the blog
Recent articles
2026-10-16 · 4 min read
Can a Trustee Sell the House if Not All the Beneficiaries Agree?
Often, yes. In California, a successor trustee's power to sell usually comes from the trust document itself and from the Probate Code, so most trusts do not require every beneficiary to sign off. Yet the trustee...
2026-10-16 · 4 min read
Do I Need Flood Insurance to Buy a Home in Huntington Beach?
It depends on the address and your loan. If the home sits in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (a zone starting with "A" or "V") and your mortgage comes from a federally regulated or insured lender, flood insurance...
2026-10-16 · 4 min read
Why Do I Have to Sign a Buyer Agreement Before Touring Homes in California?
Since August 17, 2024, agents who work through the MLS have been required to sign a written agreement with a buyer before touring a home, in person or by live video. California law (AB 2992, in effect since January...
2026-10-16 · 4 min read
What Will I Pay at Closing as a First-Time Buyer in Orange County?
At closing, you pay your down payment plus closing costs: lender fees, escrow and title charges, and prepaid items like interest, homeowners insurance and property taxes, plus any money your lender sets aside in an...
Your Huntington Beach realtor since 2003
I'm Jeanette Nelson, a Huntington Beach realtor with Jeanette Nelson Real Estate at Keller Williams Realty, DRE:01397168. I've been a top producer since 2003 and have helped hundreds of buyers and sellers across Orange County.
My clients range from first-time buyers to families moving up, homeowners downsizing after decades in the same house, and families settling a loved one's estate. What they have in common is a big decision and a lot of moving pieces. My job is to listen first, build a plan around your goals, and then coordinate every piece of it with you.
I'm a Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®), a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), a Certified Real Estate Planner and a Keller Williams Luxury Realtor, and I have trained in probate sales. You can read more about me here.
Where I help buyers and sellers
My office is at 2130 Main Street in Huntington Beach, and most of my work is here and in the cities around it. Start with my guides to Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa and Fountain Valley.
I work across every city in Orange County, from Newport Beach and Irvine to Anaheim and San Clemente, and I also help clients in Long Beach, Corona, the Palm Springs area and parts of San Diego County. My areas page has detailed guides for the cities I know best.
How I sell a home for more
A home sells best when it is priced with a strategy, prepared well, marketed to the right buyers and launched with a plan. I handle all four: strategic pricing, repairs and staging coordinated for you, targeted digital marketing, and a strict multiple counter when offers come in, so you go through escrow one time, not two or three.
In one sale where we followed every step, the home closed in 35 days at 10% over market value. You can see every step on my selling process page, or start with what your home is worth.
Results and reviews
I have closed more than $227 million in residential sales. I'm ranked in the Top 2% of California real estate agents by sales volume (RealTrends Verified, 2025 data), and my clients have left 150+ five-star reviews.
"Jeanette listed and sold my home in 5 days in one of the worst markets we've seen in decades. Her professionalism, care and expertise were invaluable to me."
Allison J., Huntington Beach seller
Let's start with a conversation
Buying, selling, or still weighing your options? Tell me a little about your plans and I'll get back to you soon. Reach out here or call (714) 366-8575. If you are buying, see buying a home; if you are selling, see selling your home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jeanette Nelson?
Jeanette Nelson is a REALTOR® with Jeanette Nelson Real Estate at Keller Williams Realty in Huntington Beach, California, DRE:01397168. She has been a top producer since 2003 and has helped hundreds of buyers and sellers across Orange County.
What areas does Jeanette Nelson serve?
Orange County, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, and surrounding areas. She has also helped clients in Long Beach, Corona, the Palm Springs area and parts of San Diego County.
What is the Transition Planning Program?
Jeanette's Transition Planning Program gives buyers and sellers one plan, one timeline and one person coordinating every piece of the move, from trusted vendors to negotiation and closing.
Thinking about a move?
Let's start with a conversation.