Orange County Buyer's Advisory
Your Fiduciary Advisor for Life's Biggest Decisions
I'm Scott Woodburn — The Knowledge Broker. 30+ years of expertise, zero conflicts of interest, and a concierge experience built around your goals — not a sales quota.
01 — Who We Are
Not a Salesperson.
A Knowledge Broker.
I'm Scott Woodburn — a strategic advisor who specializes in residential real estate acquisition across Orange County. I represent buyers exclusively. No listings, no dual agency, no conflicts of interest.
My role is to protect, educate, and guide you through the most significant financial decision of your life. I replace sales pressure with data-driven clarity, and persuasion with strategic counsel. Here's what matters: you deserve someone in your corner whose only job is to help you see clearly and move deliberately.
30+
Years in Real Estate
100%
Buyer Representation
$1M–$10M
Price Range Served
Zero
Conflicts of Interest
02 — Our Philosophy
The Knowledge Broker Principles
Protect, Don't Persuade
My primary duty is to protect your interests. I provide radical transparency on risks and will advise you not to buy if a property is a poor fit for your long-term goals. If the data says walk away, that's exactly what I'll tell you.
Synthesize, Don't Just Surface
Anyone can find listings online. My value is in synthesis — translating raw market data, inspection reports, and disclosures into actionable intelligence and a clear narrative. Let me walk you through what the numbers actually mean.
Systemize, Don't Just Serve
A world-class experience is not accidental — it is systemized. I use a proven three-layer process to ensure consistent excellence with bespoke touches, so nothing falls through the cracks.
03 — What We Deliver
Three Pillars of Concierge Service
From the first consultation through move-in day and beyond, every detail is managed with precision and care.
Hyper-Curated Advisory & Strategy
End-to-End Logistics Management
Post-Close Concierge & Integration
04 — Market Intelligence
Orange County Market Snapshot
February 2026 — Data-driven insights that inform every recommendation we make.
$1.43M
+5.2% YoY
31
All segments
~3,500
Inventory rising
50-65%
$2.5M+ segment
Luxury Segment ($2M–$10M)
First-Time Buyers ($1M–$3M)
05 — The Process
From First Conversation to Front Door
Discovery Consultation
Week 1A 60-minute deep-dive into your goals, constraints, risk tolerance, and lifestyle vision. We diagnose before we prescribe.
Strategic Research & Curation
Weeks 1–2We deploy our research system to build your personalized Property Proof Stack — analyzing micro-markets, risk factors, and opportunities.
Curated Property Tours
Weeks 2–6Efficient, purposeful showings of pre-vetted properties. Every home you see has already passed our strategic filter.
Offer Strategy & Negotiation
Weeks 6–10Data-backed offer construction, skilled negotiation, and risk management through due diligence and closing.
Concierge Close & Integration
Week 10+Seamless closing coordination followed by our post-close concierge — vendor management, settling-in support, and ongoing advisory.
"It's not about having trivia memorized; it's about having a proven system to generate actionable intelligence, fast."
A Knowledge Broker Versus The Area Expert
06 — Fee Transparency
Clear, Compliant, Conflict-Free
All fee structures are fully compliant with California AB 2992 and detailed in our branded Concierge Buyer Representation Agreement.
Advisory Fee
Percentage-Based
A total advisory fee (e.g., 2.5%) is established. Seller-offered compensation is credited first; you cover any shortfall, often negotiated as a seller concession.
Best For
Most common and understood structure
Fixed Advisory Fee
Flat Rate by Price Tier
A flat fee tiered by price point ($30K for $1M–$2M; $50K for $2M–$4M). This decouples compensation from the sales price, reinforcing our advisory role.
Best For
Clients who value budget certainty
Retainer + Success Fee
Upfront Commitment
A non-refundable retainer ($2,500–$5,000) initiates deep research and discovery. This is credited toward a final success fee at closing.
Best For
Luxury clients needing significant upfront strategic work
Neighborhood Research
Explore Orange County's
Premier Communities
Why Choose Us
The Only Agent Who Will Tell You Not to Buy
Most agents are incentivized to close. We are incentivized to protect. If a property doesn't align with your goals, we'll tell you — even if it means fewer closings in the short term. That's what a fiduciary does.
07 — Begin
Let's Start With a Conversation
No pressure, no pitch. Just a candid discussion about your goals, timeline, and how our advisory process can serve you. We'll determine together if we're the right fit.
Scott Woodburn
The Knowledge Broker
California Department of Real Estate License #01185194
The Real Brokerage LLC · CA DRE License #02022092
Phone
By Appointment
Service Area
Orange County, California
Consultation Hours
Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 6 PM