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WELCOME TOMichelle StegmaierReal Estate

As a native of Orange County and a resident of San Clemente for over 15 years, Michelle has a deep knowledge and understanding of the intricacies of the local real estate market, providing her clients with a unique perspective on the varied features of the areas. Michelle is a seasoned real estate professional both in San Clemente and other areas of Orange County. Respected by peers and clients alike, she is known for her high level of professionalism and solid negotiating skills, as well as her uncompromised integrity and unbridled enthusiasm. What differentiates Michelle from most other agents is her deep technical skillset and client-driven experience as an attorney by training. She embraces the power of knowledge, professionalism, trust, and respect to help her clients succeed, whether in buying or selling a home or investment property. Well-versed in every aspect of the local real estate market, Michelle tirelessly devotes her energy and commitment to every client to ensure a positive and seamless experience, while striving to be a reliable resource that her clients can depend on both during and beyond the transaction.

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Rave ReviewsFrom Our Clients

Michelle was a savior in helping us sell an investment property in Orange County. We had previously listed it with another agent and had a terrible experience so we pulled the listing. We were considering not selling, but we were lucky enough to connect with Michelle. She was very knowledgeable about the local market, and after listening to her advice we listed the house for sale at a much higher price. It was extra challenging as we do not live in the area, and Michelle kept us informed every step of the way, and was incredibly responsive to our concerns and very helpful through the entire process. The house sold quickly at a great price making the entire process seamless and stress-free. We couldn't have asked for a better realtor and highly recommend Michelle to anyone looking to buy or sell in the area.

K. Mahoney

To anybody out there looking for a dependable, flexible, knowledgeable, and plain old, fun, real estate agent… We highly recommend Michelle! Having had the opportunity to work with her twice in the short span of two years was such a pleasure. We sold our home in San Clemente in 2020 and moved out of the area. She literally took care of everything! Made it so simple, all we had to do was clean the house. After 2 years we missed our home and were ready to move back. Honestly, there was not a lot to choose from but Michelle had taken the time to get to know us, our wants, desires, non-negotiables and tastes. She happily showed us anything and everything we would consider. We never worried. Her calm attitude, extensive knowledge and commitment to finding us the perfect home put us at ease. Even during the bidding wars! Well, here we are, back home in San Clemente in a home that Michelle found, fought for and finalized for us. We couldn’t be happier and could not recommend Michelle any higher. She has become a true friend through the process and we have been honored to know and work with her.

Mark & Kathy S.

My wife and I got married right in the middle of the pandemic and decided to forgo a destination honeymoon (for obvious reasons). Instead, we asked Michelle for two things: Find us a really nice short-term rental with an ocean view that would substitute for a honeymoon, then find us an even nicer permanent home (also with an ocean view). Because each of us had already left our prior homes there was a clock ticking, and we also had a list of "must-haves" for the house we wanted. Michelle came through marvelously on both requests. She found us a beautiful rental in Dana Point where we stayed for a couple of months right in the lap of luxury, then found us the perfect home in Yorba Linda where we still live today. Our home has everything we asked Michelle to find for us (plus a thing or two more) and she did it within our budget and on time. It took some effort, with a lot of near misses, but we could not have been happier with both the rental and our forever home. Seriously, if your home search has some tough criteria, Michelle is the realtor you need. Ten out of ten, one hundred percent.

R & K Morrow

Michelle Stegmaier has worked with our family multiple times. Years back she helped us find the perfect rental home for the needs of our family and our multiple dogs. A year later we were ready to find our forever home. It was a big task with lots of requirements. She walked us through the perfect home in Carlsbad, which we knew was our home within five minutes. Michelle was so precise in her knowledge of contracts, timing, and offers. She helped us that day to place our offer. She was professional, prompt, and a pleasure to talk to throughout the entire escrow period. We must have called her daily. She was always happy to hear from us and found answers to our questions almost immediately. Her legal background mixed with being a mom makes her the perfect person to understand you and protect you. I highly recommend Michelle for your real estate needs and peace of mind.

Dustine Rey, EdD

Michelle was a pleasure to work with. Her professionalism and work ethic are top notch and we cannot say enough great things about our experience with her. She means business and is relentless in the pursuit of not only getting the job done, but also getting it done right. She repeatedly demonstrated her willingness to spend the time and effort to go above and beyond our expectations. Our first transaction with Michelle was for the purchase of our personal residence. She was on top of our needs from beginning to end and always had our best interest in mind, no matter what. She was never shy about giving us her honest opinion, and thoroughly navigated us through, and fought for us, throughout each stage of the transaction. Our second transaction with Michelle was for the sale of our rental property. We had a number of issues with the Buyer on this transaction and we are so happy Michelle was there to represent us on the sale. Her training as an attorney and knowledge of the contract was truly a blessing and really came in handy when things were looking like they were heading south. All in all, her unrelenting advocacy for us, on both the buy and the sell side, and her ‘always available’ approach, were nothing short of phenomenal, especially when navigating through the stressful world of real estate.

Josh M. & Kerry M.

My husband and I feel incredibly fortunate to have had Michelle Stegmaier as our realtor. She is a true professional - knowledgeable, organized, dedicated, patient, and a superb negotiator. Without her, finding our dream home would have been a much tougher journey. Michelle's dedication to our search was unwavering. She showed up for us, rain or shine, and there was even a day when she came on crutches in the pouring rain. That level of commitment is hard to find. When we were searching for a home, we lived three hours away. Michelle's meticulous planning made it all work seamlessly. She scheduled house viewings perfectly around our visits, ensuring we got to see all the houses that fit our requirements. Her detailed notes and printouts for each house were a lifesaver, especially on days when we looked at multiple properties. We saw quite a few houses during our search, but Michelle never rushed us. She patiently gave us the time we needed to make informed decisions. We wholeheartedly recommend Michelle to anyone in need of a dedicated, well-prepared, and highly skilled real estate professional who genuinely cares about their clients, goes the extra mile, and is a fantastic negotiator to ensure their satisfaction.

Austin & Gia Wahle

Michelle represented us in the purchase of our forever home in Talega and she was amazing to work with. She knew the ins and outs of the neighborhoods, was extremely patient and understanding of our needs and wants, and advocated for us each step of the way. Michelle was always available when we needed something and handled the negotiations and closing with ease. There were multiple offers on the home and I truly feel we were able to secure the home because of the great repour Michelle had built with the Listing Agent. Michelle is confident in her abilities and super easy to work with. She gets the job done! I would highly recommend Michelle and will definitely use her services on our next transaction.

S. Michael

Being new to South Orange County and San Clemente in particular, my husband and I found Michelle's deep knowledge of the area critical to our decision making. Not only was she an attorney keenly savvy about all aspects of home selection, inspection and purchase, but she had lived here for a long time and was familiar with every street and neighborhood. When it came time to negotiate our purchase, Michelle was a fierce advocate for us. We couldn't have asked for a better realtor to represent our interests.

H. & A. Sarkissian

I had the pleasure of working with Michelle on leasing my rental property and she is now exploring additional investment opportunities for me. Her candid, responsive and meticulous approach sets her apart from other realtors I have worked with in the past. She has consistently exceeded my expectations as she consistently goes above and beyond what is needed to ensure everything is done right. Michelle is a dedicated professional and I am confident she will be my go-to real estate expert indefinitely.