Joshua Chao
Agent, Smart Capital ·20+ years experience ·CA DRE #01266811
The verified record
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About Joshua
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Joshua Chao is a real estate agent with Help-U-Sell Smart Realty in Pasadena, serving since 2006. He specializes in low flat-fee real estate services, helping sellers save on commissions while providing full-service representation with demonstrated quick sales and high customer satisfaction.
What clients say elsewhere
AI synthesis of publicly posted reviews on other platforms
Zillow
Joshua Chao operates Help-U-Sell Smart Realty offering low flat-fee real estate services. Clients praise his professional approach, quick listing results (offers within first week), and significant savings. He specializes in efficient sales with full-service at lower commission costs.
- “Professional team, received offers in first week, sold near full asking price in 9 days.” — Zillow review, 2025
- “Excellent at managing complex transactions, saved us $14,000 with low flat fee.” — Zillow review, 2025
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Performance in detail
Verified from public records · 2023–2026 · metrics shown only where at least 3 closed listings support them
Closed transactions by year
Current year is partial
Price range of closed sales
Middle 50% of Joshua's transactions vs the 29 Palms market
Who Joshua represents
9 total closed sides, 2023–2026
Where Joshua sells
Closed sales by ZIP, last 24 months
| ZIP | City | Sales (24 mo) | Median price | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91801 | Alhambra | 1 | $906K | — |
3 more ZIPs with older sales (before the last 24 months) not shown.
Questions to ask Joshua in an interview
Generated from this agent's own public sales record — bring them to your first call
- Your typical sale is $906K — how does your approach change for a home like mine?
- Who will I actually work with day-to-day — you or a team member?
Compare with similar 29 Palms agents
Ranked by verified sales in public records, last 24 months — no agent pays for placement
| Agent | Sales (24 mo) | Median price | Avg DOM | Sale÷list | Price cuts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Chao | 4 | $906K | — | — | — |
| Tyler Thrush | 3 | $925K | — | — | — |
| Marea Sanhueza | 2 | $880K | — | — | — |
| Philip Kalayil | 4 | $1.1M | — | — | — |
| Karen Luckman | 4 | $748K | — | — | — |
| Theary Sim-Ieng | 5 | $736K | 20 | 95.4% | 25% |
Frequently asked questions
How many homes has Joshua Chao sold?
Joshua Chao has 9 publicly recorded closed transactions in 2023–2026, including 4 in the last 24 months (5 representing sellers, 4 representing buyers over the full period).
What price range does Joshua Chao work in?
Joshua Chao's closed sales have a median price of $905,800; the middle 50% of transactions fall between $720,000 and $1,250,000.
Is Joshua Chao's license active?
Joshua Chao holds an active California DRE license (#01266811). License status can be verified on the California DRE public lookup.
What do Joshua Chao's reviews say?
Joshua Chao operates Help-U-Sell Smart Realty offering low flat-fee real estate services. Clients praise his professional approach, quick listing results (offers within first week), and significant savings. He specializes in efficient sales with full-service at lower commission costs.
Data window 2023–2026, computed 2026-09-05 · Dispute or correct this data · *our public sales record begins 2023; Joshua's career may predate it