COCHREN REALTY TEAM

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Written by H. K. Wilson

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n an increasingly complex world, real estate duo Misty and Stephen Cochren have the antidote: real estate made simple. As longtime residents, homeowners and business owners in the Lake Elsinore community, their goal is to walk side-by-side with their clients every step of the way through the process of buying or selling a home. In doing so, they build quality relationships with their neighbors that transcend the bounds of any one transaction and create bonds to last for generations to come.

Raised by a hardworking single mom, Misty helped make ends meet by working as a receptionist in a real estate office when she was only 14 years old. At 17, she moved to property management, and by the time she was 20, she was a manager responsible for hundreds of units.

As she advanced in her career, she traveled extensively to look at new properties and consult about the setup of the company’s offices. Then, before she passed away, Misty’s godmother had an important message for her: “Do something you love, and spend more time with your kids.”

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Misty took the lesson to heart. She got her real estate license, and in the first nine months, she sold 20 homes.

As her numbers kept increasing into her second year, the phone rang with companies seeking to recruit her.

Meanwhile, Stephen was doing something dear to his heart: coaching youth football. Also raised by a single mom, Stephen developed a strong work ethic and loved the opportunity to inspire young people through sports.

But as Misty’s business continued to thrive and they

received news that their fourth son was on the way, he felt compelled to join her in real estate.

“The rest is history, and I love what I’m doing,” Stephen says. “It’s turned into something I never expected. When we found out we were having our last little guy, it changed the game dramatically. Misty was on bedrest for almost seven months, so I just got pushed right in. After my first listing appointment, my confidence was through the roof.”

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Married for 24 years, Misty and Stephen have four sons spanning ages 1 to 19. The whole family loves sports, so you will often find them on a playing field cheering on whichever local team happens to be competing. On weekends, their home is filled with their sons’ friends, and they wouldn’t have it any other way. Misty and Stephen are also community advocates who are constantly giving back, whether they are filling backpacks for school, helping someone pay a utility bill or hosting community events like garage sales and concerts in the park.

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“We’re super competitive, but we have fun with it,” Misty laughs. “We have a coffee cup that says ‘rainmaker.’

Sometimes he gets to drink out of it, and sometimes I get to drink out of it. One of Stephen’s greatest strengths is that he builds value on listing appointments. The feedback I get from people is that he cares more about them than he does about selling himself. It’s about what they need. He’s also very detailed and super patient with people. We’re a good balance.”

“Misty can all around do it all,” Stephen says. “She can be out there with clients and also handle the backend and all the logistics that a lot of people don’t see. I leave all the tech to her. We’re able to divide and conquer so everything gets done well.”

Ranked the number one husband-and-wife team in cities throughout the Inland Empire, it’s no wonder that agents are constantly seeking a spot on their team. However, Misty and Stephen are selective about who they bring on board, as they are committed to finding professionals who share their values and dedication to client service. “We want our team brand to remain intact at all times,” Misty says. “We won’t compromise the quality of our service in exchange for numbers.”

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With dozens of five-star client reviews and a large community of repeat and referral clients, it is clear that trust is at the core of the Cochren Realty Group’s success. “We want our clients to enjoy the process and never regret any decision they made in moving forward with us,” Misty says. “We’ve sold homes for couples going through divorce, for active military, and people in all kinds of sensitive situations. Agents get caught up in putting another post in the ground and moving on. We just want to help people reach their goals, and we’re never going to change.”

advertising, communication, subs (lenders, escrow, contractors, etc.) are all amazing. I highly recommend using them. You won’t be disappointed.”

A recent client who both bought and sold a home with Misty and Stephen affirmed: “All I can say about the Cochren Realty Group is wow. They are an amazing team working for you. They are honest about everything — prices, time to sell, etc. Their marketing skills,

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