Looking for the Right Realtor to Sell Your Dana Point Home?
Selling a home in Dana Point takes more than putting it on the market. It takes the right pricing, positioning and marketing strategy—and an agent with a track record of getting homes sold.
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SOLD! Not Just Listed.
Getting a home on the market is the easy part. Getting it sold takes the right strategy.
Every home is different, and so is every seller's situation. My approach is built around pricing, positioning and marketing each property based on what will give that particular home the strongest opportunity to sell.
100% Listing Success Rate
100% of Leilani's Dana Point listings have successfully closed, outperforming local market averages.
Real Dana Point Seller Stories
Different homes. Different circumstances. Different strategies. Here are a few of the stories behind the sales.
32931 BUCCANEER STREET
32931 BUCCANEER STREET
"TWO FAILED LISTINGS WITH OTHER AGENTS. THEN MULTIPLE OFFERS IN 2 DAYS."
The home had already been listed twice with different agents, didn't sell and had gone through eight price reductions. Rather than simply putting it back on the market, I treated it as a complete relaunch—with a new pricing, positioning and marketing strategy. We listed at $1,275,000, generated multiple offers in two days, and sold for $1,500,000—$225,000 over asking.
"Hands down, the most amazing, energetic, and positive agent! Leilani is very easy to work with and as a team, we were able to get the max for my listing. After attempting a sale with 2 different agents and being unsuccessful, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was expecting $1,375,000 and after walking me through the process of preparing my home to look its best and her marketing strategies, she got me $1,500,000. Thank you, Leilani and I’m sure we will work together again."
Questions Dana Point Homeowners Are Asking
Selling decisions often start long before a home goes on the market. Here are a few of the questions I hear most often.
What Actually Determines What My Dana Point Home Is Worth?
Online estimates can be a starting point, but they can't see your home's condition, improvements, location—or how buyers will respond to it.
What Repairs Are Actually Worth Making Before Selling A Home In Dana Point?
Not every repair or update pays you back. The key is knowing what can improve your sale—and what may not be worth the time or money.
What Does Pricing A Home Correctly Look Like In Dana Point?
The highest asking price doesn't always produce the highest selling price. See how positioning a home correctly creates buyer competition.
In High-Cost Markets, Real Estate Is Becoming a Relationship Business Again
Recently featured in a market interview discussing shifts in today's real estate environment. The article explores how higher-priced markets are becoming more disciplined, with buyers more selective and pricing, timing, and positioning playing a critical role.
Leilani Serrao-Baker
CNE · SFR · Probate & Trust Specialist · Top 1% Orange County
Client-Driven. Community-Grounded.
For more than 16 years, I've helped buyers and sellers navigate real estate throughout South Orange County, with a particular focus on Dana Point and its neighborhoods.
My approach to real estate has never been about simply listing homes. I believe every seller's circumstances are different, and the strategy should be too. That means understanding what you're trying to accomplish, preparing and positioning the home thoughtfully, and being there to navigate the decisions and unexpected challenges that can come along the way.
Giving Back To Dana Point
From our annual neighborhood garage sale and Santa events to Barktober Fest benefiting Promise 4 Paws, and serving on the board of Arts for All, Dana Point is my home and community.