When it comes to navigating the complex ins and outs of the luxury Orange County real estate market, the green-focused Barraza Group of Surterre Properties® is in a league of its own. Comprised of agents Jesse Barraza, Simone Dadsetan, and John Shipman, the Barraza Group has been helping buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals for a combined 28 years. Each team member holds the coveted National Association of REALTORS®’ Green designation, which gives them a competitive advantage over other agents in the market. Their wide-ranging experience with green real estate, building science, and home energy labeling distinguishes the Barraza Group as being the only team in Southern California to offer such an extensive combination of services. In fact, the Barraza Group’s expertise in building science is virtually unmatched; not only is John Shipman a GreenPoint rater and former Building Performance Institutes instructor, but he has also worked with many municipalities and state governments on energy-efficient best practices and building developments.

Part of the Barraza Group’s success is their exhaustive approach to marketing. In addition to traditional marketing methods including print media, direct mail, and social media, the group also utilizes its team members’ knowledge and understanding of green homes and home energy labeling to differentiate their listings and showcase a home's value when it comes to energy savings, comfort, and health. By identifying and showcasing these important features, Jesse, Simone, and John are able to effectively expose their properties to the vast number of consumers who seek them.

Driven each day by their genuine passion for making a difference in people’s lives—not only by serving clients’ real estate needs, but also by helping them create healthier and more comfortable spaces—the Barraza Group employs a unique two-step strategy for selling homes. First, their trusted design teams provide professional advice and services to heighten the aesthetics of each home to ensure it looks the absolute best for prospective buyers. Next, they bring in energy professionals to provide a home energy label. Taken together, these efforts create an impactful marketing campaign that utilizes both print and social platforms—and ultimately results in their properties selling for top dollar.

The Barraza Group believes that from the charming historic homes in Old Town Orange to the shores of Newport Beach to the breathtaking views of Newport Coast, each neighborhood is special and offers its own unique appeal. Jesse, Simone, and John’s many years of representing buyers and sellers throughout the county have given them an insider’s perspective on the various communities—and the tools to find each individual client the perfect fit.