Cheryl Macias Real Estate

Cheryl Macias Real Estate Passionate, professional, positive, and pro-active. Iโ€™m here to assist you!

09/09/2026

Iโ€™m Cheryl, your Orange County Realtor ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ”‘

Getting preapproved is exciting โ€” but the number on that preapproval letter isnโ€™t necessarily what you should spend.

Your REAL buying power comes down to one question:

What monthly payment are you comfortable with โ€” and can you live with it?

Your monthly housing costs can include:

๐Ÿก Principal โ€” paying down what you borrowed
๐Ÿ’ฐ Interest โ€” the cost of borrowing the money
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Property taxes
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Homeowners insurance
๐Ÿ˜๏ธ HOA dues โ€” if applicable
๐Ÿ”‘ Mortgage insurance โ€” depending on your loan

Your loan officer should break down your estimated monthly payment so you understand exactly what youโ€™re looking at. If you need a trusted loan officer, Iโ€™m happy to connect you with one.

Being approved for it doesnโ€™t mean you have to spend it.

Itโ€™s my mission to make sure my buyers feel comfortable and confident with their purchase. I never want a buyer financially stretched simply because they qualified for more.

Thatโ€™s why we establish a comfortable price point BEFORE we start shopping.

Want to understand your true buying power? Letโ€™s set up a Buyer Strategy Session and walk through it together.

Buying | Selling | Strategy โ€” Link in Bio ๐Ÿ”—

Cheryl Macias
DRE # 02149929
Onyx Homes | First Team Real Estate
๐Ÿ“ Orange County

09/08/2026

Iโ€™m Cheryl, your Orange County Realtor ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ”‘

Submitting a contingent offer in a competitive market? Strategy matters.

A contingent offer can absolutely compete โ€” but it needs to be structured correctly from the start.

โœ… Strong listing & marketing strategy โ€” First things first: your current home needs to be listed and positioned to sell before we submit.

โœ… Experienced representation โ€” You need an agent who knows how to structure and negotiate a contingent offer.

โœ… Strong timeline โ€” Clean, realistic contingency periods and a clear path to closing.

โœ… Strong communication โ€” Keeping the listing agent informed and confident about exactly where we are in the sale of your home.

โœ… The right strategy from day one โ€” Because when youโ€™re asking a seller to accept a contingency, every detail matters.

A contingent offer doesnโ€™t have to be a weak offer. It just has to be a strategic one.

Cheryl Macias
DRE # 02149929
Onyx Homes | First Team Real Estate
๐Ÿ“ Orange County

Buying | Selling | Strategy โ€” Link in Bio

08/29/2026

Iโ€™m Cheryl, your Orange County Realtor ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ”‘

Real estate in Orange County may look like itโ€™s all glitz, glam, fancy cars and designer labelsโ€”but for me, itโ€™s always been about so much more.

Iโ€™ve built my business by putting in the work:
โœจ Knowing the neighborhoods, communities & markets throughout Orange County
โœจ Building a strong reputation representing both buyers & sellers
โœจ Negotiating strategically and protecting my clients every step of the way
โœจ Leading with honesty, communication & trust

I love what I doโ€”and Iโ€™m proud of the reputation Iโ€™ve built doing it.

Because in this business, what matters most isnโ€™t how successful you look. Itโ€™s the experience, strategy and representation you bring to the people who trust you with one of their biggest decisions.

Cheryl Macias
DRE # 02149929
Onyx Homes | First Team Real Estate
๐Ÿ“ Orange County

Buying | Selling | Strategy โ€” Link in Bio

Iโ€™m Cheryl, your Orange County Realtor. ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ”‘Back-to-back escrows closed, and Iโ€™m feeling incredibly grateful and blessed ...
08/07/2026

Iโ€™m Cheryl, your Orange County Realtor. ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ”‘

Back-to-back escrows closed, and Iโ€™m feeling incredibly grateful and blessed to be in this business.

Every closing represents trust, strategy, negotiation, and helping my clients move confidently into their next chapter.

So thankful for my clients, lending partners, escrow teams, and everyone behind the scenes who helps make these successful closings happen.

Back-to-back and ready for whatโ€™s next. ๐Ÿ”‘

Cheryl Macias
Orange County Realtorยฎ
DRE # 02149929
Onyx Homes | First Team Real Estate
๐Ÿ“ Orange County, CA

Buying | Selling | Strategy โ€” Link in Bio

Iโ€™m Cheryl, your Orange County Realtor! ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ”‘๐ŸŠOrange County isnโ€™t just one marketโ€ฆ and thatโ€™s exactly why local expertise m...
06/03/2026

Iโ€™m Cheryl, your Orange County Realtor! ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ”‘๐ŸŠ

Orange County isnโ€™t just one marketโ€ฆ and thatโ€™s exactly why local expertise matters.

Every city has its own personality, lifestyle, pricing trends, inventory, and pace โ€” from coastal communities to inland neighborhoods.

Iโ€™m proud to have helped clients buy and sell homes throughout:

๐Ÿ“ Fullerton
๐Ÿ“ Placentia
๐Ÿ“ Anaheim
๐Ÿ“ Costa Mesa
๐Ÿ“ Laguna Hills
๐Ÿ“ Mission Viejo
๐Ÿ“ Dana Point
๐Ÿ“ San Clemente
๐Ÿ“ Rancho Santa Margarita
๐Ÿ“ Newport Beach
๐Ÿ“ Orange
๐Ÿ“ Laguna Niguel
๐Ÿ“ Huntington Beach
๐Ÿ“ Northern California

Understanding these different markets allows me to guide my clients with confidence no matter where life is taking them next.

Iโ€™m excited to learn about your real estate goals. Letโ€™s connect!

Cheryl Macias, DRE # 02149929
Onyx Homes | First Team Real Estate
๐Ÿ“ Orange County

Iโ€™m Cheryl, your Orange County Realtor! ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ”‘๐ŸŠFeeling incredibly honored to be recognized by  at the Hall of Fame event. Be...
03/14/2026

Iโ€™m Cheryl, your Orange County Realtor! ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ”‘๐ŸŠ

Feeling incredibly honored to be recognized by at the Hall of Fame event. Being surrounded by so many driven, successful professionals who support and inspire one another is truly motivating.

Moments like this remind me how grateful I am to be part of a brokerage that values hard work, collaboration, and helping our clients succeed. The energy in the room was a great reminder of why I love what I do and the community I get to be part of every day. Thank you for your support, and always believing in me.

Iโ€™m excited to continue the momentum and help even more families achieve their real estate goals in 2026. Thank you to everyone who continues to trust me with such an important milestone in your lives.

Iโ€™m excited to learn about your real estate goals. Letโ€™s connect!

Cheryl Macias, DRE # 02149929
Onyx Homes, First Team Real Estate
๐Ÿ“ Orange County

Iโ€™m Cheryl, your Orange County Realtor! ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ”‘๐ŸŠSometimes it really does start with just one message. ๐Ÿ“ฉNot long ago, I receiv...
03/11/2026

Iโ€™m Cheryl, your Orange County Realtor! ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ”‘๐ŸŠ

Sometimes it really does start with just one message. ๐Ÿ“ฉ

Not long ago, I received a DM from someone who had a simple question about buying a home. We started chatting, and I invited them to a Buyer Strategy Session so we could talk through their goals and what the process would look like.

From there, I connected them with a trusted loan officer so they could get pre-approved and understand their buying power.

Then the fun part startedโ€ฆ house shopping. ๐Ÿก

Fast forward to today โ€” theyโ€™re homeowners.

All because they sent a message and decided to take the first step.

Sometimes itโ€™s not about having all the answers. Itโ€™s about asking the question.

And that one message can change everything.

If youโ€™ve been thinking about buying but donโ€™t know where to start, my DMs are always open.

Iโ€™m excited to learn about your real estate goals. Letโ€™s connect!

Cheryl Macias
DRE # 02149929
Onyx Homes | First Team Real Estate
๐Ÿ“ Orange County

Iโ€™m Cheryl, your Orange County Realtor! ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ”‘๐ŸŠLuxury isnโ€™t a lifestyle. Itโ€™s a standard.Every client I represent receives t...
01/14/2026

Iโ€™m Cheryl, your Orange County Realtor! ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ”‘๐ŸŠ

Luxury isnโ€™t a lifestyle. Itโ€™s a standard.

Every client I represent receives the same elevated level of service โ€”
strategic guidance, clear communication, and intentional negotiation โ€”
regardless of price point.

From first showing to closing day, my approach is rooted in preparation,
market expertise, and protecting your best interests at every step.

Because luxury isnโ€™t about what you buy โ€”
itโ€™s about how youโ€™re represented.

๐Ÿ“Buying | Selling | Strategy
๐Ÿ”— Connect with me via my link in bio to schedule your buyer strategy session

Cheryl Macias
DRE # 02149929
Onyx Homes, First Team Real Estate
๐Ÿ“ Orange County

Iโ€™m Cheryl, your Orange County Realtor! ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ”‘๐ŸŠThis is what real estate really looks like...but first, a selfie๐Ÿ˜Šโ˜•๏ธ Iced coff...
01/10/2026

Iโ€™m Cheryl, your Orange County Realtor! ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ”‘๐ŸŠ

This is what real estate really looks like...but first, a selfie๐Ÿ˜Š

โ˜•๏ธ Iced coffee in between tours.
๐Ÿ“ฑ Calls taken from the car.
๐Ÿš— Problem-solving on the go.
๐Ÿฅ— Packing a lunch, so I can eat on the go.
๐Ÿฑ Snacks & water for my clients.
๐ŸŽต And, a playlist ready, to keep me pumped!

Itโ€™s not just opening doors - itโ€™s staying available, thinking ahead, and making sure my clients feel supported at every step of the process.

This work doesnโ€™t stop when the showing ends - and thatโ€™s exactly how I like it. Iโ€™m excited to learn more about your real estate goals. Letโ€™s connect!

Cheryl Macias
DRE # 02149929
Onyx Homes, First Team Real Estate
๐Ÿ“ Orange County/LA County

12/31/2025

Iโ€™m Cheryl, your Orange County Realtor! ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ”‘๐ŸŠ

Closing out the year incredibly grateful and proud of the work behind these results. Consistency, discipline, and a growth mindset made all the difference. Focused! Determined! Passionate! Growth minded!

๐Ÿ’Ž Onyx Home Honors
๐Ÿ† Hit Mastery Level โ€“ $24M in sales
๐Ÿ† September Top Producer
๐Ÿ† Q3 Top Producer
๐ŸŒฑ Core Value Award voted by team: Growth Minded
๐Ÿ“Š #3 agent in productivity out of 86 agents, annually
๐Ÿ“† 536 appointments
๐Ÿ“ž 1,644 calls made. 5 days of conversation
๐Ÿ“ˆ Grew my Instagram audience by 5% and picked up 8 leads!

Thank you to every client who trusted me to advocate, negotiate, and protect what matters most. Your trust is the true win๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿฝ

Heading into 2026 focused, grateful, and ready to serve at an even higher level. Iโ€™m excited to learn about your real estate goals. Letโ€™s connect and get started!

Cheryl Macias
DRE # 02149929
Onyx Homes, First Team Real Estate
๐Ÿ“ Orange County/LA County

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25201 Paseo De Alicia
Laguna Hills, CA
92653

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