The File Group

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Top 1% of Real Estate Agents in Orange County

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The File Group

As agents who live here and love it here, we are dedicated to the future of the Orange County Coast and the well-being of everyone in our community. From the design vision we impart on each project to the technology we use to tell every story and sell every home, we are committed to helping every homeowner and showcasing what makes our coastal community so special in the process.

Our passion and sales intelligence, combined with the proprietary selling tools at Compass, set us apart and make us the incomparable choice in Orange County.

Our Team Accolades

#1

Compass Team in Corona del Mar

Brokerage in the Country

IN TEAM SALES

Top

Top 1.5% of Realtors Nationwide (WSJ)

Meet The File Group

Get to know our exceptional team members.

Janelle File

Janelle File Principal | Certified Residential Appraiser | Luxury Real Estate Agent

Brandon Goethals

Brandon Goethals Managing Partner | Luxury Real Estate Agent

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Our Agents

Bre Roberts

Bre Roberts Luxury Real Estate Advisor

Jon Marble

Jon Marble Luxury Real Estate Advisor

Halle Wunsch

Halle Wunsch Luxury Real Estate Advisor

Nicole Caplan

Nicole Caplan Luxury Real Estate Advisor

Alan Malkin

Alan Malkin Luxury Real Estate Advisor

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Our Marketing & Operations Team

Nick Hampton

Nick Hampton Director of Marketing & Business Development

Claudia Corzan

Claudia Corzan Director of Operations

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Our Vegas Connection

A significant number of individuals and families move between Orange County and Las Vegas, driven by lifestyle changes, local attractions, and career opportunities. Recognizing this demand, we're committed to serving both communities seamlessly. As a truly local team, we partner with Anthony Romeo, our Las Vegas expert and a Southern California native, to ensure clients receive unparalleled & personalized service in both locations. This collaborative approach provides an intimate understanding of each market, making your transition smooth and successful.

Anthony Romeo

Anthony Romeo Luxury Real Estate Advisor

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Testimonials

See why our clients love working with us

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Todd K.

Janelle and her team did a fantastic job from the listing appointment up until the day we closed. Janelle is very knowledgeable about the local RE market and it showed when we went from the for sale sign in the front yard to th...

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Greg C.

Brandon and Janelle were extremely professional from start to finish. I would highly recommend then to help you sell your home. They sold my home in a record closing time. I am not sure any other team could have done what th...

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Greg M.

Selling our 23-year family home in Laguna Beach was a significant decision. We lovingly raised our kids in the home, did a full remodel, and had put a lot of care into details that made our home special. From our very first mee...

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Brad P.

Janelle was great to work with on the sale of my property. She was able to find a lot of potential buyers in a short time, and was always honest with me in communicating what the buyers felt about my property. There was absolut...

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Cyn H.

I have recommended Janelle and Brandon many times already. They are the best! Brandon takes care of any detail that requires attention right away. They contacted us 8 months after one short chance meeting when something came...

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Louis V.

Brandon and Janelle are the go to team in Corona Del Mar, Newport Beach and the surrounding communities!! We just closed on our house and there were multiple competing offers. I truly believe we would not have gotten the home i...

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Corey V.

Janelle and Brandon are true experts and make the home buying/selling process enjoyable. Brandon consistently made himself available for showings, always followed up with emails, and worked great with the other agents. Janelle'...

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Christopher B.

Engaging The File Group was hands-down the best decision we could have made when searching for our new home. Janelle and Brandon were not only super informative, insightful, patient and willing to roll with us as we figured out...

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Chris D.

Our experience with Brandon and his team was near flawless. We went from discussing the market to close on our first home in under 35 days and we couldn't be happier with the way things worked out. I met Brandon several months ...

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Martin B.

I experienced the ultimate professionalism working with Janelle and Brandon. They are not extremely professional but handled every one of my issues with great care. I highly recommend them if you want to sell or buy a home. Wha...

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Douglas R.

Janelle helped me find a rare opportunity on Balboa Island. It was a highly sought 4-BR unit. She obtained the MLS data and the full data sheet on the same day. She also was available and got me into the place for review within...

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Buyer

Brandon and his team were absolutely the best. We met Brandon randomly at an open house about 9 months before we bought our home, but he was always responsive when we wanted to see an open house. When we found our dream place, ...

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Josh F.

If you are looking for an honest, professional, full-service, fun real estate agent, look no further. Janelle helped us purchase a home and facilitated a seamless, smooth process going above and beyond for us as we lived out of...

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Lindsay U.

My experience with the File Group and Janelle was incredible from start to finish. From the first meeting where she and her husband spent time getting to know me, my needs and gave me great insight. The creative marketing they ...

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Stefan K.

Brandon did an incredible job guiding us through the buying process of our new home in Corona Del Mar. He was accommodating, assisted us greatly in negotiation, and had incredible communication throughout the entire process. Br...

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Dreyer M.

Janelle is absolutely incredible. I originally went with the File Group because of their knowledge and reputation in the Corona Del Mar Market. Not did they outshine themselves in this aspect, but Janelle and Brandon worked ext...

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Jim G.

Brandon is exceptionally creative with a strong business sense. He thoroughly understands partnership marketing and is a true believer in the team approach. He is enthusiastic regarding his work and has a true passion for the g...

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Ann F.

Janelle is a conscientious worker and she always demonstrates a high level of integrity, professionalism, creativity, and self-discipline. She has a focused approach to developing and executing business strategies and is able t...

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Pamela W.

The File Group is extremely professional and easy to work with. Janelle’s responsiveness and drive to make the best deal possible for all parties are incredible. Her appraisal background supports her pricing strategy. We are co...

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Seller

Their marketing and selling methodology was exceptional. Additionally, I came to like them as individuals who I knew had my best interest at heart. It wasn't about making a sale but serving my desires. I can't recommend them hi...

Work With Us

With over 50 years of combined sales and marketing experience, the File Group understands what is needed to promote and sell your home in the right light. The File Group is a team that not only provides knowledge and experience, but true professionalism through the selling and buying process.

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Contact Details

Janelle File

Phone

(949) 466-5661

Email

[email protected]

Brandon Goethals

Phone

(949) 500-1807

Email

[email protected]

Address

1600 Newport Center Drive Ste. 250 Newport Beach, CA 92660

Janelle File | CA DRE# 01952433
Brandon Goethals | CA DRE# 02004301

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