FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about working with Jacqueline Screeton, selling and buying in South Orange County, and probate and trust sales.
Who is Jacqueline Screeton?
Jacqueline Screeton is a full-time REALTOR® with First Team Real Estate (CA DRE #01858560) based in Laguna Niguel, California. She has served South Orange County buyers and sellers since 2009, with 17+ years of experience and more than 200 homes sold.
What areas does Jacqueline Screeton serve?
Jacqueline serves South Orange County, including Aliso Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Rancho Santa Margarita, Lake Forest, and Irvine.
Which brokerage is Jacqueline Screeton with?
Jacqueline is with First Team Real Estate (CA DRE #01008773). Her office is at 32451 Golden Lantern, Suite 210, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677.
What is Jacqueline Screeton’s DRE license number?
Jacqueline Screeton is licensed by the California Department of Real Estate, license #01858560.
Does Jacqueline Screeton work with sellers of inherited homes?
Yes. Inherited homes, probate sales, and trust sales are Jacqueline’s specialty. She is a Probate and Trust Specialist and helps families with valuation, clean-out, repairs, probate or trust requirements, and the sale itself.
What is a probate sale in California?
A probate sale is the sale of a home owned by someone who has passed away without the property being held in a trust. The court-appointed executor or administrator sells the home, sometimes with court confirmation. Jacqueline guides executors through the notices, timelines, and paperwork involved in Orange County probate sales.
How is a trust sale different from a probate sale?
When a home is held in a living trust, the successor trustee can usually sell it without court involvement, which is typically faster than probate. Jacqueline works with trustees and their attorneys to coordinate the sale.
Can Jacqueline help if the inherited home needs work before it is listed?
Yes. Jacqueline coordinates clean-out, repairs, staging, and preparation so the home is positioned for its strongest sale, and so family members don’t have to manage every detail themselves.
How does Jacqueline determine what my home is worth?
Jacqueline prepares a personalized home value analysis based on current South Orange County market conditions, recent comparable sales, buyer demand, and your home’s unique features. There are no automated estimates and no pressure.
How do I request a free home valuation?
Use the Home Valuation page on this site or call or text Jacqueline at (949) 395-4732. She will follow up with a personalized analysis for your home.
What does Jacqueline’s selling process look like?
Her process has six steps: consultation and strategy, preparation and pricing, marketing and exposure, offers and negotiation, escrow and closing, and support beyond the sale.
How does Jacqueline market a home for sale?
Listings receive professional photography, video and drone footage, a dedicated property website, social media and digital campaigns, email campaigns, broker networking, and strategic open houses.
Does Jacqueline work with buyers as well as sellers?
Yes. Jacqueline represents first-time buyers, move-up buyers, luxury buyers, investors, and relocating families throughout South Orange County.
What price range does Jacqueline typically work in?
Jacqueline typically works with homes between $900,000 and $2,000,000 in South Orange County, and assists clients outside that range as well.
Does Jacqueline help with relocation to Orange County?
Yes. Jacqueline helps relocating buyers get to know the communities, neighborhoods, commute times, schools, and homes that fit their needs so they can feel confident about where they are headed.
Does Jacqueline handle short sales?
Yes. Short sales require patience, experience, and careful coordination with lenders. Jacqueline guides sellers through the process and works to protect their interests from beginning to end.
How many reviews does Jacqueline Screeton have?
Jacqueline has 80 five-star reviews across Zillow (49) and Google Business (31).
What awards has Jacqueline Screeton received?
Jacqueline was named Top Agent in Aliso Viejo for 2026 and is a Top Producer, Hall of Fame Honoree, and Silver Honoree with First Team Real Estate.
What professional designations does Jacqueline hold?
Jacqueline is a REALTOR®, holds the GRI (Graduate, REALTOR® Institute) designation, and is a Probate and Trust Specialist.
Where can I search for homes in South Orange County?
Jacqueline’s RealScout home search includes saved searches for Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Beach, Mission Viejo, San Clemente, and all other South Orange County cities, with listings from the California Regional MLS (CRMLS).
Is Jacqueline Screeton a solo agent or part of a team?
Jacqueline is a solo agent, so clients work directly with her from the first conversation through closing and beyond.
What languages does Jacqueline speak?
Jacqueline works with clients in English.
What was Jacqueline’s background before real estate?
Jacqueline spent 15+ years in design and marketing before becoming a full-time REALTOR® in 2009. That background shapes how she prepares, presents, and markets every home.
How do I contact Jacqueline Screeton?
Call or text (949) 395-4732, email jscreeton@firstteam.com, or use the contact form on this site. Her office is at 32451 Golden Lantern, Suite 210, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677.
Is this the official website of Jacqueline Screeton, REALTOR®?
Yes. This is the official website of Jacqueline Screeton, REALTOR® with First Team Real Estate, CA DRE #01858560, serving South Orange County.
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