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Award-winning realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty -- with 25 years of expertise in the Orange County and Los Angeles real estate market. With a passion for interior design and connecting with the community, Janel offers nothing but excellence with every level of the transaction.

10/13/2026

Best news of the week: Colorado St is officially open!

Getting around Marine Stadium just got a whole lot easier for our neighborhood. Plus, Eliot St is opening up next!

The questions that cost buyers money are never the obvious ones.Nobody skips asking about the roof. It's front and cente...
10/07/2026

The questions that cost buyers money are never the obvious ones.

Nobody skips asking about the roof. It's front and center, it's easy to picture, it's the first thing everyone thinks to ask. People skip asking when the water heater was replaced, whether that finished basement was permitted, how old the HVAC actually is.

The unglamorous questions are the expensive ones to leave out. A water heater on its last leg or an unpermitted basement won't show up in a listing photo, but it'll absolutely show up on a repair bill.

DM me "INSPECT" for the list of questions most buyers forget.

10/01/2026

🏡 A little love can go a LONG way!

This 1953 East Long Beach home has been waiting for someone to bring her back to life. ❤️

Original charm, a great corner lot, a spacious backyard, and SO much potential! Whether you’re looking for your next home or a project you can truly make your own, this one is worth a look.

📍 1803 N. Studebaker Rd., Long Beach
✨ 3 Bedrooms | 1½ Baths
🌿 Corner Lot | Generous Backyard
🔨 Ready for your vision!

I can already see the possibilities… can you? 👀

📲 Call me today for a private showing!

🏡 JUST LISTED | EAST LONG BEACH OPPORTUNITY!Bring your vision and make it your own! ✨Welcome to 1803 N. Studebaker Road,...
09/25/2026

🏡 JUST LISTED | EAST LONG BEACH OPPORTUNITY!

Bring your vision and make it your own! ✨

Welcome to 1803 N. Studebaker Road, a classic Long Beach home offering an incredible opportunity for buyers looking to renovate, personalize, and create something truly their own.

Situated on a generous corner lot, this 3-bedroom, 1½-bath home is largely in its original condition and ready for its next chapter. With a spacious backyard, 2-car garage, and potential to explore an ADU or expanded outdoor living, there’s plenty of room to imagine what could be.

📍 1803 N Studebaker Road | Long Beach
🛏 3 Bedrooms
🛁 1.5 Bathrooms
🏡 1,165 Sq. Ft.
🌿 6,056 Sq. Ft. Corner Lot
🚗 2-Car Garage
💰 Offered at $879,000

Whether you’re looking for a home to flip or a property where you can bring your renovation ideas to life, this is an opportunity worth seeing!

🚪 OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, September 26 | 1–4 PM
Sunday, September 27 | 1–4 PM

Come see the possibilities in person!

Janel Winston | Realtor®
Coldwell Banker Realty
DRE #01201335
📲 714.478.6763

The question you're afraid to ask on a showing."Is this weird to ask?"If that thought crosses your mind during a showing...
09/21/2026

The question you're afraid to ask on a showing.

"Is this weird to ask?"
If that thought crosses your mind during a showing — ask it anyway.

Buyers hold back all the time. Why is it priced like this? What's actually wrong with the house? Why are they selling? Would you make an offer if this were you?

You think it makes you look uninformed. It doesn't. It makes you informed.

A good agent wants those questions. That's the whole point of being there — not just to unlock doors, but to help you see what you can't see on your own.

The buyers who ask more questions make better decisions. Simple as that.

So on your next showing: ask the question. That's what we're here for.

📩 Send me a message if you're touring homes and want someone in your corner who actually welcomes the hard questions.

Feeling incredibly grateful. 🤍Thanks to the continued trust, support, referrals, and business from my amazing clients, I...
09/16/2026

Feeling incredibly grateful. 🤍

Thanks to the continued trust, support, referrals, and business from my amazing clients, I was honored to finish August as a Top Producer in my office!

Every closing represents so much more than a transaction - it’s a family making a move, a new chapter beginning, and someone trusting me to help guide them through an important decision.

Thank you to every client, friend, neighbor, and referral partner who continues to support my business. I truly couldn’t do what I love without you.

Here’s to helping even more people make their next move! 🏡✨

You've been looking for weeks. Toured a dozen homes. Checked off all the boxes on your list. But nothing hits. Everythin...
09/16/2026

You've been looking for weeks. Toured a dozen homes. Checked off all the boxes on your list. But nothing hits. Everything feels... off. 😕

This is actually more common than you think. And it's usually not about the houses.

🧠 Here's what's actually happening:

You're waiting for a feeling instead of making a decision. There's a big difference.

📋 Your checklist says the house is right. But emotionally? It doesn't feel like "the one." So you keep looking. And looking. And looking.

💭 Meanwhile, the real problem isn't the houses. It's that you haven't actually decided what matters most to you. Features? Neighborhood vibe? Investment potential? Proximity to family? You're chasing all of it at once.

🎯 Here's what needs to happen:

Stop touring houses for a second. Get clear on why you're buying. What does this home actually need to do for your life? Not the Instagram version of your life — the actual one you're living.

📍 Pick ONE neighborhood that aligns with your lifestyle, not your Pinterest board.

💰 Get honest about your budget and what you can actually afford monthly without stress.

⏰ Set a decision timeline (not forever, but [X] weeks or [X] months).

Here’s the reality: The 13th house won't feel like "the one" either if you haven't figured out what "the one" actually means to you.

Most buyers find their home when they stop looking for perfect and start looking for right.

Ready to stop touring and start deciding? Let's get clear on what you actually need 👇

You're planning to list. You've got a long renovation list. New kitchen, fresh paint, maybe redo the bathrooms. 🛠️Here's...
09/15/2026

You're planning to list. You've got a long renovation list. New kitchen, fresh paint, maybe redo the bathrooms. 🛠️

Here's what I see happen: sellers spend $20K on renovations while ignoring the $200 fixes that buyers actually notice first.

🔍 Here's what buyers notice before anything else:

🚪 Your front door (chipped paint, broken hardware, faded — it screams neglect)

💡 Lighting (dark homes feel abandoned, no matter how nice they are)

🧹 Clutter and cleanliness (a clean home in bad condition beats a dirty home in good condition)

🪟 Windows and frames (dirt, grime, broken seals — they scream deferred maintenance)

🏡 Curb appeal (dead grass, overgrown bushes, cracked driveway — the first impression kills deals)

🚿 Bathroom cleanliness (spotless bathrooms make buyers feel safe, grimy ones make them run)

🐢 Slow doors and squeaky hinges (little annoyances add up to "this place is falling apart")

🌱 Yard condition (overgrown landscaping makes buyers think about hidden problems)

Real talk: Buyers use these small things to extrapolate. A dirty home? They assume everything is neglected. Broken hardware? They wonder what else isn't maintained.

You don't need a full renovation. You need a strategic one. Fix what buyers see first, then invest in what actually matters.

Ready to list smart instead of expensively? Let's prioritize what actually moves offers 👇

That sting is real. You found the house. You made your best offer. And they said no. 💔But here's what most buyers don't ...
09/04/2026

That sting is real. You found the house. You made your best offer. And they said no. 💔

But here's what most buyers don't realize: rejection isn't always the end. Sometimes it's actually the beginning.

🎯 Here's the real playbook:

📞 Have your agent follow up within 24 hours. Not aggressive — just professional. Ask what would make them say yes. Price? Contingencies? Timeline?

💬 Stay in their mind. If you lost by a little, let them know you're still interested IF things change. Sellers talk. Sometimes the other deal falls through.

⏰ Don't just move on and pretend it didn't happen. The best homes often go to the persistent buyer, not the one who walked away mad.

💪 Make your next offer stronger — better terms, fewer contingencies, proof of funds. Show them you're serious AND you listened to their feedback.

🏠 Sometimes the house you didn't get? It leads you to the one you actually love more.

The hardest part? Staying calm and strategic when you're emotionally invested. But that's exactly what separates buyers who win from those who give up.

You're not out yet. Let's figure out the next move.

Share this with someone going through the offer rollercoaster right now 👇

The old playbook? Pull 3 similar homes, average the prices, done. 📊But that strategy is dead. Especially right now when ...
08/25/2026

The old playbook? Pull 3 similar homes, average the prices, done. 📊

But that strategy is dead. Especially right now when comps are all over the place.

You've probably seen it: two similar homes on the same block selling for wildly different prices. Why? Because price isn't just about square footage and bedrooms anymore.

💰 Here's what actually matters:

⏱️ How fast did it sell? (The fast ones tell you what the market is really saying.)

🔧 What condition was it in? (Updated homes command premiums.)

📍 Which side of the neighborhood? (Location within a location is everything.)

🎯 Who bought it? (Owner-occupied vs. investor changes everything.)

📈 When did it sell? (The market can shift every 30 days.)

But here's the one factor most agents skip entirely:

How does your home compare emotionally? Does it photograph better? Does it show better? Can buyers picture themselves living there the moment they walk in? That's worth real money. 🏠

Smart pricing isn't about guessing. It's about understanding why comparable homes sold for what they did—then pricing your home within that context.

Price too high? You're invisible. Price too low? You're leaving thousands on the table.

Wondering what your home is worth right now? DM me PRICE to get started.

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Long Beach, CA
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