February 2, 2025  |  714-336-0394  |  Scot@CampbellRealtors.com | Broker of Record – Coldwell Banker-Campbell Realtors

It is a pleasure to answer this question because I am a Huntington Beach Realtor who stands out from all the rest.

There are many estate agents you can hire to help you find a home to purchase in Huntington Beach, but which one is right for you?

Certainly, not all real estate agents are the same.  You might have a family member that is an agent who you can trust, but they are not an expert in your area… and they do not do very many sales. There are eager and available new agents who have closed no sales, and nearly retired older agents who have closed 100s.  Some agents are very nice, and others are not as nice.  Some agents will only search for properties in the Realtor MLS, and others will help you find off-market homes in addition to the homes which can be found online.

So, when choosing a real estate agent to help you find a Huntington Beach home to purchase, you can consider their experience, reputation, and services they offer. You can also ask for a list of recent clients, or ask friends and family for recommendations. 

Experience

• Scot Campbell: Has a total of 38 years of experience and is at Coldwell Banker.
• He received his State of California real estate license in 1986 and obtained his State of California real estate broker’s license in 1990.
• He was Certified by the State of California to do real estate appraisals in 1992.
• He has brokered over 3,500 homes and is certain to have experience in the area of Huntington Beach you want to purchase.

Reputation

• Clients love Scot Campbell:  Nice and easy to work with.  He is the Realtor recommended by your Huntington Beach friends, family, and neighbors.
• He works at the conveniently located Coldwell Banker-Campbell Realtors office on Pacific Coast Highway that you have passed by many times when driving around town.
• He has all 5-Star Reviews from his past clients on Google and Zillow.
• There are many testimonials on his website from recent satisfied clients.

Services

• Local knowledge: Scot Campbell understands there are important considerations that you have in determining where you want to live.  School districts, nearby recreation, shopping, and neighborhood vibe are all important.  He has the local knowledge to help you pick the area that is most suited to your desires.
• Expert in Creating Automatic Searches in the MLS: Scot Campbell understands the powerful features of the Realtor MLS.  As an expert, he can set up automated searches that ensure that you will be notified about every property that comes available which meets your parameters of location and features.
• Touring Homes: Scot Campbell is available to show you homes when you want to see them. And, if that means weekends or evenings, that is no problem. If for some reason he has a conflicting appointment, he has a licensed realtor assistant who can jump in to show you property(s) on short notice.
• Valuation & Analysis:  Scot Campbell will point out the most important valuation considerations associated with homes you are considering. There is no “perfect” house, but he will make sure you are aware of things which may make the home challenging to sell once you are ready to move to a bigger, better, or more manageable home.
• Valuation:  Scot Campbell has years of experience in valuing property and has done 1000s of certified appraisals in the past. He will provide sales comparables so you can feel comfortable about placing an offer on the homes which you would like to buy. Sometimes it is necessary to pay full asking price to purchase a home, but Scot will make sure you are not “overpaying” for the property.
• Guidance: Scot Campbell has brokered over 3,500 homes.  He effectively guides clients through the inspections, disclosures, escrow, and finalization of the transaction.

Other things to consider

Awards:  Scot Campbell was ranked as the #1 individual real estate agent in Huntington Beach in 2024 by the Real Trends verified city rankings.

Education:  Scot Campbell has a Bachelor of Arts degree in real estate finance from California State University, Fullerton.  He did his graduate studies in Real Estate Economics.  His education includes much more completed real estate related classwork than most other real estate professionals in California.

Licensed Broker:   Scot Campbell is a licensed real estate broker.  Most other Realtors you will encounter in Huntington Beach have a real estate sale license and must work under a supervising broker.  To sit for the broker’s exam in the State of California, the applicant must have completed eight college level real estate courses and have documented four years of full-time real estate sales experience.

Office Location:   Scot Campbell has a brick-and-mortar office at 1720 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach with free parking and highly accessible bottom floor office with no stairs for customers to climb.

Individual Agent:   When you hire Scot Campbell as your Realtor, he is the agent you will be working with on your transaction.  Unlike the Big Teams, you do not have to worry about your file being delegated to a less experienced or recently licensed agent.