
Joining a broker is an important decision. This site is designed to provide you with all the essential information about First Team Real Estate so you can feel confident and make an educated decision. Please take a look at the information below to see how joining the #1 Broker in California will benefit you and your business.
Why should you join First Team?

#1 Broker in Southern California CRMLS
According to Trendgraphix, over the past 25 years First Team Real Estate has been named the top broker in Southern California. The analysis included all brokers, price points, and property types (single-family residences, condos, etc.) within Orange County, revealing that First Team Real Estate has outsold all others in home sales for the past quarter of a century.
The First Team Legacy - 50 Years
FirstTeam® Real Estate is a destination brokerage that prides itself on a 50-year tradition and the distinction of being #1 in total unit sales and #1 in luxury unit sales.
Since 1976, FirstTeam® Real Estate has been trusted to represent over 250,000 home buyers and sellers as the largest privately held family-owned company in Southern California.
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Our Listing Advantage and why More Sellers Choose First Team Agents
First Team Listing Presentation
View our award-winning listing presentation. We provide our listing presentation in various formats (both digital and print) so you are prepared for any situation. We will put your listing in front of more qualified buyers guaranteed - and we have the stats to prove it.

Media Proposal: Premier Listing Advertising Proposal
Show your sellers a detailed advertising strategy designed for luxury property listings. This proposal outlines a comprehensive digital and print campaign aimed at maximum exposure. Highlights include: targeted email blasts, digital ads across top platforms, and personalized materials like brochures and postcards. Engage potential buyers through MLS listings and extended network reach, ensuring your property stands out in the competitive real estate market. And the best part is our fully staffed marketing department can take care of it for you.

Expansive Listing Syndication Across 2,000+ Platforms
Explore a vast network of listing syndication that spans over 2,000 sites, connecting various niches and regions. This extensive coverage includes specialized platforms such as LandWatch's Extended Network, catering to diverse interests from agriculture and wildlife to dream homes and fishing adventures. Enhance your reach and visibility by tapping into this comprehensive marketing system designed to maximize exposure and connect with targeted audiences across multiple domains.

Luxury Partnerships
First Team’s robust global network of exclusive luxury partnerships powerfully sets us apart from the competition. Providing unmatched value to high-end clientele, your luxury home is provided elite exposure and is marketed to the wealthiest, high-net-worth buyers in the world. View the link for an overview on our luxury partnerships
Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate (LRE)
First Team Real Estate is a member of Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate (LRE). LRE boasts an extensive network spanning over 70 countries, with more than 130,000 professionals involved. This global reach provides access to an international audience of affluent buyers and sellers, making it one of the most expansive networks for luxury property listings. Your listings over $750,000 will be added to LRE for additional exposure.
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First Team Flex
Watch the Video - FirstTeam top-producing agent Lars Nordstrom shares how First Team's Flex Program (pay-at-close plan) allowed beat out his competition to get a listing that needed some work. Our exclusive program allowed him to clear out a cluttered property, make simple but transformative improvements, and get top dollar for a home within a week.
First Impressions Concierge
Upgrade your client's home now and they can pay for it later with First Impressions Concierge. You and a professional designer will help your client determine which home improvement projects or repairs provide the maximum return on investment and we'll handle everything from top to bottom. Best of all, your clients don’t have to worry about upfront costs or fees until your home closes.
Sneak Preview | Off Market Inventory
Sneak Preview is exclusive to First Team agents and has the largest amount of off-market properties in California. Imagine having access to hundreds of listings before they hit the MLS. How different would your follow-be if you could reach out each day with new hot properties no other broker has access to? How many more homes could you sell with a program like this?
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Technology Stack
Luxury Presence - Premium Agent Websites
You'll have the best website and marketing tools in the industry. All broker paid. With over 1,500 five-star reviews and numerous RealTrends™ awards, Luxury Presence is the leading provider of beautiful, effective real estate websites for agents, teams, and brokers. Check the link to learn more.
MAXA - Marketing & Design Studio
Our agents are lucky to have one of the largest and most talented in-house marketing teams of any broker in California. Our full-time designers create beautiful pieces every day and offer custom work to help you achieve the highest level of marketing and advertising. Additionally, we also have the best automated systems in the industry to support our agents at every level.
RealScout - Lead Generation System
We provide our agents with the best lead-generation technology in the industry. RealScout helps you turn any interaction into an opportunity to drive transactions with your buyers or sellers. At it's core RealScout is the ultimate engagement platform for frictionless sales opportunities and repeat business.
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Follow Up Boss - CRM Database
Follow Up Boss goes beyond a typical CRM to act as the ultimate real estate operating system, integrating all leads and tools into one cohesive platform. It automates lead capture from numerous sources, ensuring efficiency in managing contacts, while its integration with various applications like marketing tools and communication platforms minimizes the need for multiple software solutions.
This CRM not only handles leads but empowers real estate businesses to grow with customizable action plans, automated follow-ups, and comprehensive analytics. With an intuitive interface and mobile access, agents can manage their work anytime, anywhere, fostering team collaboration and providing insights for scaling operations effectively.
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Local Logic - Market Reports
Lead Generation software that provides consumers with immediate value. Every visitor to your site represents an opportunity, but most leave before you know who they are. With Local Logic’s Lead Capture, you can turn that anonymous traffic into qualified, first-party leads by giving consumers something they truly want: actionable insights about the neighborhoods they’re exploring. All broker paid
Community Events and Giving Back

Exclusive Luxury Event with Rolls Royce
First Team Real Estate is the exclusive real estate partner of NOBLEMAN Magazine — the ultra-luxury publication for the modern, high-net-worth man. Our partnership recently came to life at an invitation-only event at the Rolls-Royce Orange County showroom, where Southern California's most affluent gathered to connect and do business.
When you join First Team, you gain VIP access to the the partners, relationships, and clientele that define true luxury real estate. The clients you want are already in our world.
Client Appreciation Events
SOI and Past Clients are the #1 source of business for agents. Each year, we host multiple community events so you can connect with them and all the people in your Farm. The office-led events make it easy for you to stay in touch and continue to build relationships with the people who are most important to your business. From BBQ's, Angels Games, Ice Cream Socials, to Charity events, we make it easy for you to connect.
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Military on the Move
Honoring our Heroes today and every day. First Team Real Estate is proud to be a part of Military on the Move. As one of the most extensive programs offering home benefits to Military, First Responders, and Teachers, you can leverage this program and its benefits to your clientele as well.
Celebrating our Agents
Annual Awards Ceremomy
At First Team, we believe in the perfect balance of hard work and well-deserved celebration. Throughout the year, we honor our top-performing agents with a series of prestigious award ceremonies and lively receptions. These events are a testament to the dedication and excellence of our team, providing an opportunity to recognize their outstanding achievements. We take pride in creating memorable experiences that not only celebrate success but also inspire continued growth and camaraderie among our talented professionals.
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Behind The Agent Philosophy
Behind the Agent™: Your Vision. Our Infrastructure.
This is "Behind the Agent™: Your Vision. Our Infrastructure." We have what you need to build a successful career - We have your back!
Together We Are First Team
| Coaching | Training | Mentoring | Sharing |
At First Team, training and coaching is in our DNA. Sharing best practices is built-in to our culture. As a result we all benefit from growth through teamwork. Every week we host trainings to help you learn and continue to grow - regardless of your production level. Here's just one example of a panel of some of our $100 million+ agents sharing how they grew their business and built their team. #TogetherWeAreFirstTeam
