Brenda McCroskey

Brenda McCroskey

REALTOR® | DRE# 01869273 / LA Times Best OC Realtor 2018 / NextDoor Neighborhood Favorite - 5 Years / 5 Star Professional Top Corona del Mar Realtor - 9 Years / “Best of Corona del Mar” - Realtor 2020, 2021 & 2022 / Real Trends Top US 1000 - 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022

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"★★★★★
"When we decided to come back to Newport Beach after spending a few years in the Bay Area, we contacted Brenda to help us find the right home for this stage in our lives. Brenda was very patient with us, as it was difficult to be a buyer in this seller's market. She understood our needs and made the whole process run smoothly. She always put our interests first and we could count on her expertise and negotiating skills to find the right home for us. It has been a pleasure to work with Brenda, Madison and Beverley. We cannot wait to enjoy our new home and we highly recommend Brenda McCroskey and her team. -Marie & Larry


"★★★★★
"Thank you for skillfully guiding us through the labyrinth of selling a home during a strange time in the market. For myself, I really appreciated your constant presence throughout, and your persistent professionalism and care. The folks are smiling on you from the other side. - T. Sharp


"★★★★★
"I am happy to share my recommendation, and experience with Brenda and her team at BHHS. Brenda and her team are extremely focused, professional, involved and innovative. For the transactions we worked on, she and the team went above and beyond in the entire process from inspection(s), escrow, marketing, negotiations, and paying strict attention to the little things and details that make all the difference. She has a great sense of humor, "does what she says", and works on behalf of her clients to get the job done, in an exemplary manner." - Joel

★★★★★
"Brenda and her team were there before, during and after the move! She brought her design team in to give excellent tips on how to improve some things in terms of furniture, bookcases, etc, a reminder to take down personal objects so the new buyer could "move-in"! Her photographer could work for Archi-Di, our house was shown to best effect. From her contractor, Jeremy, to a cleaning crew after our move out, Brenda had us covered., and of course the big kahuna... selling the house. She got us multiple offers in the first week, works with a great escrow company (Chartwell) and we listed and closed escrow in less than 40 days! . If you want a full-service experience with a true professional team at your side, Brenda McCroskey and her team at Compass have got you covered! " - Mark

★★★★★
"Brenda, Madison, and team are a wonderful group of people to work with. They were there talking to us and giving us advice when we were trying to decide when to sell our home, through the completion of the sale, and are now helping us find our next home. It can be easy to forget all the details that go into selling a home, and I felt so grateful to have people like Brenda and her team there to make sure that absolutely everything that could be done, was done. We felt confident that we understood all the tasks needed to be done to bring the most in for our home, all the paperwork involved in selling our home, and the pros and cons of each offer. They did an excellent job presenting and marketing our home and we had several offers to go through. Brenda and her team know so many people in the industry and partner with some really excellent vendors. Everyone she recommended to us to work with were experts and had a lot of insight and experience to offer in addition to their valuable services. Throughout this process, Brenda and Madison have always made me feel like they have been available for me at all times. I know they have several other clients, but I feel like I am their only client because of their responsiveness, attention to detail, and just always being there. Highly recommended! " - Crystal

★★★★★
"If you want to get your home sold, Brenda and her team are the ones to go with! We could not have asked for a more professional agent who went above and beyond to sell our home quickly. We highly recommend Brenda, she is the best!. " - Diane

★★★★★
"Brenda was the best broker experience I've ever had. She not only honestly evaluated each of our opportunities, when we found what we wanted she worked through some of the most difficult seller issues I'd ever heard of or experienced. She defended me as a buyer, arranged for all the contractors to come in and provide work estimates so that we could property establish our budget and she continues to follow up today, after the closing, to make certain that we are okay that the contractors are behaving. She's just amazing!" - Jamie

★★★★★
"Dear Brenda, You are Awesome! I appreciated your attention to every little detail - you made our move so easy - you are a gem! Thanks for everything - I look forward to many years of Friendship!" - Jacqueline

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"Brenda, You went above and beyond what I would have expected from any agent. You have set a new standard as Best in Class. Thank you so much for all your help, guidance and assistance to make this deal close. " - Robert

★★★★★
"I highly recommend Brenda and her entire team including BJ, Bev, and Rebecca. Brenda was available to us, even while on vacation. She represented us in buying and selling our house. She did so with patience, integrity, knowledge, and with a sense of humor. After both houses closed, Brenda continued to stay in touch and has been extremely helpful and has continued to stay in touch. I would not hesitate to use her services again. She is an amazing agent, and we were fortunate to have her with us from start to finish. " - Michele

★★★★★
" I would like to take a moment to offer my highest recommendation for my Realtor, Brenda McCroskey, and her team – Beverley Johnson, Bev White and Danielle Kaiden. Brenda has handled 8 Real Estate transactions for me and she never fails to impress with her excellent negotiating skills, level of commitment and accessibility. She has mainly handled Residential Income properties for myself and my company and has a clear understanding of what works and what doesn’t in the Investment Market. I recently came out of a large 1031 Exchange and Brenda handled one of my 5 transactions, my only one in Orange County. She negotiated a great price, some concessions, and closed ours faster than any of the others and without any hiccups, which I greatly appreciate and admire. Many thanks to Brenda and her Team for the great profits, smooth transactions, and most of all, friendship and support we enjoy." - Lawrence

★★★★★
" Brenda and her Team have represented us in over 14 purchase, sale & lease transactions. She is my exclusive Residential and Residential Income agent and I can't begin to recommend her enough. She understands my investment strategies, always produces excellent profits, works tirelessly - there not a time of day I can't reach her - and does it all with grace, confidence and humor. I've never come across a Realtor so detail-oriented, yet making everything appear effortless and freeing me up to do what I do. I trust her implicitly. Please feel free to contact me should you need any further information/recommendations for Brenda McCroskey and her Team." - Anonymous

★★★★★
" Can I just say Brenda McCroskey is the best agent I have ever had. The numbers don't lie when it comes to her being in the top 1% of realtors nationwide. She is very thorough and diligent when it comes to disclosure agreements and even phone calls. There hasn't been a time when she doesn't contact me back right when she says she will. She has every buyer/seller's best interest at heart and she will not stop until you are satisfied with the results. I recommend her to any family/friend I know. You will be missing out tremendously if you don't hire her as your next agent. " - Kennedy

★★★★★
" Brenda is a professional real estate agent. She was very supportive of our needs to find our "forever" home. She worked tirelessly to show us many alternatives. Once we selected the right house for us, Brenda managed the purchase process flawlessly. Brenda is now helping our daughter find her first home. " - Pam & Kent

★★★★★
"Brenda and her team made the process easy and fun. Brenda's advice resulted in us selling the home the day it was listed, and closing 10 days later. The overall experience was very positive." - Kim & David

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"From the day we met you at Surrey, we knew you were the one for us! We wanted a broker who was smart, knowledgeable and fun, and we found these & many other great qualities in you! You provided important insight into various Newport Beach neighborhoods and guided us through a significant decision. After closing we sipped champagne on our patio furniture and had a wonderful celebratory dinner at Broadway… all thanks to you! You went above and beyond for us and we truly appreciate everything you did!" - Jennifer & John

★★★★★
"Dear Beverley and Brenda, We are on the plane flying to Oregon. By the time you read this we will be very busy unpacking our umpteen boxes and starting a new life in Oregon – it will be good! We will miss out home near the ocean, but especially our family and friends there! We do not know how to express our great appreciation to you gals for all that you did to make the sale of our house go SO smoothly! You were wonderful! And then to pitch in (rescue us!) and pack boxes – beyond the call of duty!!! You told us you wouldn’t do that for everyone – but you liked us! Well, we certainly like you! We will always consider you dear friends and will miss you! May God Bless you Always!" - Harlan & Nancy

★★★★★
"We recommend Realtor Brenda McCroskey very highly. In working with her both on the sale of our former home in Corona del Mar and the purchase of our new home in the Bluffs, Newport Beach, Brenda was a terrific help and always a pleasure to work with. Brenda was assertive, persistent, thorough and always willing to go that extra mile to answer our questions. We always felt that she understood our priorities and represented our interests very well. Feel free to call us if you have any questions about our experiences with Brenda." - Kim & Dave Miller

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"Thank you, Brenda, for all of the good news today! Your help was essential and very productive in finally getting all of our tenancy issues settled. It will make my family reunion a worry-free time to reconnect and relax. Thanks also for the good news that the house has closed escrow and the proceeds will transfer on Tuesday. You and your team are real pros and we appreciate your tireless work on our behalf. Thanks!" - Linda & Paul

★★★★★
"As first-time homebuyers in this market, we were nervous and a bit emotional. Brenda went above and beyond to ensure we had every question answered, understood the process, and made the right decisions, resulting in a great experience. We couldn't be happier and highly recommend Brenda & her team!" -Shannon

★★★★★
"If you are buying a house today, you want to work with Brenda. -Carla

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"Loved working with Brenda McCroskey and her team. Buying a home is an emotional journey and in this market, it's not easy. Brenda was patient, super knowledgeable, and a great negotiator. We were so pleased with our results. -Anonymous

★★★★★
"We looked at one house without Brenda and were going to make an offer. Brenda went and looked at the house, and actually encouraged us to not make an offer. (for so many good reasons) She is all about putting her clients first and making sure your home is the best fit for you and your family. She goes the extra mile. -Anonymous

★★★★★
"Brenda, Madison & team were extremely helpful, patient & professional throughout the purchase of our first home. They showed us countless houses and helped us strategically submit many offers, resulting in the purchase of our dream home! -Anonymous

★★★★★
"Brenda and her team were amazing. Her Customer Service and response times were off the charts fantastic! I would recommend Brenda and her team to anyone looking for a new home or trying to sell their current home. This is the best team in Newport Beach! " -Brett E.

★★★★★
"What a ride this has been! Through it all you’ve shown kindness, patience, humor, professionalism and class! Thank you for that an all the special treats and treasures. This has been a unique and memorable time in my life and that of my siblings. I feel confident Mom and Dad would approve and be proud of all of us! " -Nancy


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Awards

Voted Favorite Corona del Mar Five Star Professional Agent 8 years in a row 2015 - 2022 by actual Sellers & Buyers previous year and Orange Coast Magazine Readers

Voted Corona del Mar's Favorite Agent 7 Years in a Row

Voted NextDoor Neighborhood Favorite - 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 - Spyglass Hill & Corona del Mar

Voted Orange County’s Best Agent - 2018 by LA Times Readers

2016 - 2018 Berkshire Hathaway California Properties Chairman’s Circle Diamond

Real Trends Top 500 Nationwide 2020, 2021, & 2022

Top 1/2% of all Agents Nationwide






Specialties

Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation, Short-Sale, Property Management, Investors, Investment Properties, Luxury Residential Specialist, Residential Income Specialist, C.I.P.S. - National Association of Realtors Certified International Property Specialist, Senior Specialist Luxury Specialist, Senior Residential Specialist, R2 Income Specialist.

Education

University of California, Irvine - BA, Social Ecology
About Brenda
Brenda specializes in selling luxury real estate and has achieved record sales prices in Corona del Mar, Newport Beach, and Newport Coast. She has enjoyed involvement in the real estate business her entire life - not only with her mother, a 44-year veteran but also her grandfather, who was practicing up until his 90's!

Brenda is a 40+ year resident of Orange County, primarily in the Port Streets, Newport Beach, and Corona del Mar on Spyglass Hill. She has bought and sold multiple properties here and has managed and invested in rental property for 10 years, along with having built a custom home. Brenda truly understands all clients’ needs, from first homes to investment properties to building or purchasing a long dreamed of home. She enjoys raved reviews from all of her valued clients impressed with her "over and above" level of customer service, understanding and compassion, and dedication to making all transactions smooth and enjoyable.

Brenda earned a degree from UCI in Social Ecology and has twenty years of experience in luxury travel, which included owning her own business for 12 years representing private island resorts. This wealth of upscale travel experience translates well into the luxury real estate market. She is well versed in providing the highest level of possible service to her clientele.

Brenda is incredibly involved in her community and currently serves as Registration Chair for the Walk to Defeat ALS and on the Corona del Mar Resident’s Association. She has served as the Ticketing and Sales Manager for Corona del Mar High and Middle School's Annual Home Tour, an ALSOC (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Teenage Assist Mentor and Fundraiser, a Reading By 9 Program Volunteer assisting ESL students, the Meet and Concessions Manager for her Newport Hills Swim Team, and has many years of fun as a Brownie and Girl Scout Troop Leader.

Brenda was voted “Favorite Orange County REALTOR® in 2018,” by Readers of the LA Times, has been the only 5 Star Professional 7 years running in Corona del Mar - voted by actual Buyers and Sellers the previous year, and is repeatedly a “Neighborhood Favorite“ on NextDoor for Spyglass and Corona del Mar Village. Brenda is looking forward to serving all of your important real estate needs with her personal combination of knowledge, warmth, understanding, and always the utmost in professionalism.

Brenda greatly values the mentorship and support of her two Founding Team Members, Beverley “BJ” Johnson, and Bev White, along with their newest Team Member, Cammie Boehm.

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Brenda McCroskey’s Listings

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Listed By Compass

$19,995,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
7,600
Acres
0.26
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Listed By CompassActive Under Contract

$1,995,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,847