Cassie French Named a 2026 RealTrends Verified Agent | Top 1.5% of Real Estate Professionals Nationwide

I am incredibly honored to be recognized on the 2026 RealTrends Verified list, placing me among the top 1.5% of real estate professionals in the United States. While awards and recognition are always appreciated, what this achievement means most to me is the trust my clients place in me every day to help them make some of the most important financial and lifestyle decisions of their lives.

Whether I am helping a first-time buyer purchase their dream home, assisting a growing family with a move, guiding an investor through an opportunity, or helping a homeowner maximize their sale price, my mission has always remained the same: helping people create wealth, freedom, and the lifestyle they envision through real estate.

What Is RealTrends Verified?

RealTrends is widely regarded as the most prestigious ranking organization in the real estate industry. Each year, RealTrends analyzes production data from across the country to identify the highest-performing agents and teams based on transaction volume and sales performance.

The 2026 RealTrends rankings recognized only the top 1.5% of real estate professionals nationwide through the RealTrends Verified list. In addition, RealTrends The Thousand, as advertised in The Wall Street Journal, recognizes the top 1,000 agents and teams in the country.

This year, The Agency had an incredible showing, with 11 agents and three teams ranked among the nation's top 1,000 producers and 330 agents and teams recognized on the RealTrends Verified list.

To be included among this group of professionals is truly an honor and a reflection of the relationships I have built with my clients and referral partners throughout Orange County and beyond.

Real Estate Is More Than a Transaction

One of the reasons I love real estate is that every client has a different story.

For some, a home is a place to raise children and create memories. For others, it is an investment vehicle that can build long-term wealth and financial freedom. For many, it is both.

When people see a beautiful home in Newport Beach, North Tustin, Corona del Mar, or throughout Orange County, they often wonder how the owners achieved that lifestyle. In many cases, the answer is simple: they invested in real estate and allowed that investment to work for them over time.

Real estate has long been one of the most powerful wealth-building tools available. I have seen firsthand how strategic buying, selling, renovating, and investing can create opportunities that impact families for generations.

Cassie's Story: From Investor and Home Flipper to Realtor

What makes my approach different is that I have spent years sitting in my clients' shoes.

Before becoming an Orange County Realtor, I was actively investing in and renovating homes with my husband who has been doing this since 2007. Over the years, I personally have renovated more than 100 properties. Through that experience, I learned what buyers truly value, what renovations create the greatest return on investment, and how strategic improvements can dramatically increase a home's appeal and value.

That hands-on experience eventually led me to create my home staging and interior design company, Classy AF Interiors.

Today, I combine my experience as a real estate investor, home flipper, home stager, interior designer, and Realtor to help my clients achieve exceptional results.

Helping Sellers Maximize Their Home's Value

Selling a home involves far more than simply placing it on the MLS.

The most successful sales begin long before a home officially hits the market. 

Because I understand how buyers think, I developed my 6 Step Bulletproof Listing Strategy to help sellers identify the improvements, staging strategies, design updates, and marketing opportunities that can make a home stand out from the competition. Every property has a unique buyer avatar, and understanding exactly who that buyer is allows us to market directly to the people most likely to fall in love with the home.

From staging and presentation to professional photography, video marketing, social media exposure, and targeted advertising, my goal is to create an emotional connection that inspires buyers to take action.

We are not simply selling a house—we are selling a lifestyle.

That strategy has helped my clients consistently attract strong buyer interest and maximize their sale price. To Download Your Guide, Click Here.

Helping Buyers See What Others Miss

One of my favorite parts of real estate is helping buyers discover potential.

Many buyers walk into a property and only see what currently exists. I help them see what could be.

Because of my background in design, renovation, and construction, I can help buyers visualize opportunities that others might overlook. Whether it's reimagining a floor plan, creating a dream kitchen, adding value through renovations, or identifying long-term investment potential, I enjoy helping clients unlock a property's possibilities.

Sometimes the perfect home isn't the one that looks perfect on day one. Sometimes it's the home that becomes perfect with the right vision.

Newport Beach Real Estate, North Tustin Real Estate, and Orange County Luxury Homes

As a Realtor specializing in Newport Beach real estate, North Tustin real estate, and Orange County luxury homes, I have the privilege of helping clients throughout some of Southern California's most desirable communities.

From waterfront properties and luxury estates to family homes, investment opportunities, and renovation projects, every client deserves personalized guidance and a strategy designed around their goals.

Whether you are buying, selling, investing, downsizing, relocating, or simply exploring your options, my focus is always on helping you make informed decisions that support your long-term financial and lifestyle objectives.

Thank You

Being recognized on the 2026 RealTrends Verified list is an incredible honor, but the real reward is the opportunity to serve my clients every day.

Thank you to everyone who has trusted me with your referrals, your investments, your homes, and your dreams. I am grateful for every client relationship and every opportunity to help someone create wealth, build a better future, and achieve their version of the Orange County lifestyle.

If you're considering buying or selling real estate in Newport Beach, North Tustin, or anywhere throughout Orange County, I would love the opportunity to help you create a strategy that delivers exceptional results.