Alan Malkin Real Estate
Alan Malkin Compass

Your home is worth more than you think. I know where to look.

What's my home worth?

I find the value most people walk right past, then make smart, high return updates to get sellers top dollar. For buyers, I'm the negotiator in your corner, so you never overpay.

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5.0 on Google · Orange County Realtor with Compass
Alan Malkin

Sold over asking1519 E Van Bibber, Orange. Multiple offers.

150+Homes sold
$145M+In sales
13Years in OC
5.0Google rating

The value is already there. Most agents just don't see it.

Before your home hits the market, I walk it the way a buyer will. I find the easy changes that buyers pay real money for, and skip the expensive projects that never pay you back.

  1. One

    The value walkthrough

    We go room by room. I point out what buyers will notice first and where your price is being held back. You get a short list, ranked by return.

  2. Two

    Smart updates, big return

    Paint, lighting, fixtures, landscaping and staging. I line up trusted vendors and manage the work so you don't have to chase anyone.

  3. Three

    Launch and negotiate

    Professional photos, a sharp marketing plan, then hard negotiation on every offer. Price, terms, credits and timing all count.

Worried about paying for the prep? You don't have to.

Through Compass Concierge, the cost of getting your home ready can be fronted for you, with nothing due until closing. You use the equity in your home instead of your savings.

  1. 1We walk the home and pick the changes that add the most value.
  2. 2You apply for Concierge. If approved, the work is paid for as it gets done.
  3. 3Your home sells for more, and the cost is paid back from the sale at closing.
$0Due until closing
StagingPaintFlooringLandscapingDeep cleaningKitchen and bath updatesRepairs100+ more services

Repayment is due when your home sells, when the listing agreement ends, or 12 months after your Concierge start date, whichever comes first. Depending on your state, fees or interest may apply. Loans are subject to credit approval and underwriting by Notable Finance, LLC. Compass is not a lender. Approval and terms are not guaranteed. Details at compass.com/concierge/alan-malkin.

Kitchen at Berrington Court before updates, dark granite and dated tile The same kitchen after updates, white counters, new backsplash and pendant lights

Kitchen refresh

New counters, a clean white backsplash and modern lighting. The cabinets stayed.

Powder room at Berrington Court before, dark walls and pedestal sink The same powder room after, light paint and a new white vanity

Powder room

Light paint, a new vanity and fixtures. A weekend of work that changes how the whole floor feels.

Front of 1519 E Van Bibber in Orange

Recent sale in Orange

1519 E Van Bibber

A 3 bedroom home in Orange, prepped and staged to show like new. We drew multiple offers and I worked them against each other to land above list price.

Find my home's hidden value
List price
$1,350,000
Result
Multiple offers
Sold price
$1,396,000
Over asking
+$46,000
Kitchen at 1519 E Van Bibber Living room at 1519 E Van Bibber

Negotiation is where buyers win or lose.

I hold multiple certifications in negotiation, and I use every one of them for you. You'll know what a home is really worth before you offer, and I'll fight for the terms that save you money.

Real value before every offer

I pull the comparable sales and walk you through them, so you offer with confidence and never overpay.

More than price

Credits, repairs, rent backs, contingencies and closing dates. The right terms can be worth as much as a lower price.

Patient and relentless

Round after round of counters if that's what it takes. I don't lose sight of your goals or your budget.

Multiple negotiation certifications
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In the end I stayed within my budget and had enough left over to build a pool, something I didn't think was possible when I started looking. Malarie M.Bought in Yorba Linda · Google review

Recent results

A few recent sales. Prepped right, priced right, negotiated hard. Swipe to see more.

310 Marigold Ave, Corona del MarSold
$4,885,000

310 Marigold Ave

Corona del Mar · Sold in 27 days
3 bd3 ba1,788 sq ft
2940 Java Rd, Costa MesaSold
$2,400,000

2940 Java Rd

Costa Mesa · $202K over asking
5 bd2.5 ba2,794 sq ft
2789 Waxwing Cir, Costa MesaSold
$2,240,000

2789 Waxwing Cir

Costa Mesa · Full asking price
5 bd3 ba3,007 sq ft
304 Winslow Ave, Long BeachSold
$1,830,000

304 Winslow Ave

Long Beach · $30K over asking
4 bd3.5 ba2,751 sq ft
1661 Texas Cir, Costa MesaSold
$1,520,000

1661 Texas Cir

Costa Mesa · $320K over asking
3 bd2 ba1,828 sq ft
1519 E Van Bibber, OrangeSold
$1,396,000

1519 E Van Bibber

Orange · $46K over asking
3 bd2 ba1,416 sq ft
3124 Bermuda Dr, Costa MesaSold
$1,320,000

3124 Bermuda Dr

Costa Mesa · $140K over asking
4 bd2 ba1,610 sq ft
15631 Pacific St, TustinSold
$1,250,000

15631 Pacific St

Tustin · $52K over asking
5 bd2 ba1,775 sq ft
1654 Minorca Dr, Costa MesaSold
$1,225,000

1654 Minorca Dr

Costa Mesa · $25K over asking
3 bd2 ba1,889 sq ft
3265 Iowa St, Costa MesaSold
$1,005,000

3265 Iowa St

Costa Mesa · $30K over asking
4 bd2 ba1,556 sq ft
13881 Berrington Ct, North TustinSold
Sold 2026

13881 Berrington Ct

North Tustin
4 bd2.5 ba1,968 sq ft

Curious what yours could sell for?

Get a real number based on recent sales near you, plus the changes that would add the most value.

In their words

5.0 Google rating

"Alan is a skilled negotiator. He got us a longer rent back after closing, which gave our family time to move without rushing or paying for temporary housing. That alone saved us a lot of stress and money."

"Selling and buying at the same time meant a lot of moving parts. Alan kept everything on schedule and handled every detail without a single hiccup."

Sako Y.Sold in Anaheim Hills, bought in Orange

"Before every offer, Alan went through the comparable sales with me so I always knew what a home was really worth and never overpaid."

"The negotiation wasn't easy. Alan went back and forth through multiple rounds of counteroffers and never lost sight of our goals or budget."

Malarie M.Bought in Yorba Linda
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Alan Malkin, Orange County Realtor

Orange County born and raised. Thirteen years in the business.

I grew up in Anaheim Hills, and I still live here. Before real estate I spent years as a personal trainer. That's where I learned to see potential other people miss, and to push hard for the person counting on me.

I built and ran my own brokerage, Mesa Group Real Estate in Costa Mesa, where I led a team of agents. Today I'm with Compass, and I keep my business small on purpose. You work with me directly, from the first walkthrough to the day you get your keys.

Today
Realtor with Compass, serving all of Orange County
2020 to 2024
Owner, Mesa Group Real Estate, Costa Mesa
Career
150+ homes sold and more than $145 million in sales
License
California DRE #01964988

Serving all of Orange County

Based in Anaheim Hills, selling and buying across the county.

Costa MesaSold 2940 Java Rd, $202K over asking
OrangeSold 1519 E Van Bibber, multiple offers
North TustinSold 13881 Berrington Ct
TustinSold 15631 Pacific St, $52K over asking
Anaheim HillsOrangeVilla ParkYorba LindaTustinNorth TustinCosta MesaIrvinePlacentiaBreaFullertonHuntington Beach

Find out what your home could really sell for.

Tell me about your home. I'll send you a real number based on recent sales, plus the two or three changes that would add the most value. It's free.

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714.931.4684
License
DRE #01964988

Get my home value

I'll reach out personally, usually the same day.