Though luxury real estate professional Brad Trager was born and raised in the Midwest, he has been enjoying the beautiful California weather since he moved here in 1995. Since then, he has become an expert in all things South County and beyond — and has helped hundreds of families realize their home buying and selling dreams along the way.
Trustworthy, discreet, and seasoned in the art of helping clients experience real estate transactions of value and reward, Brad has built a strong network of industry connections over the course of his 19-year career. Not only is he passionate about real estate, but it’s also in his blood — Brad’s mother was a highly successful agent for over 35 years, and her immense knowledge was passed down to him.
Having transitioned into the field of residential real estate from a successful tenure as a sales executive, Brad is adept at negotiating the most favorable deals and remaining organized throughout the course of a transaction. Specializing in the Talega, The Reserve, and Marblehead communities of San Clemente, he is consistently ranked as one of the top producers in south Orange County. Brad’s dedication to his clientele and commitment to raising the bar when it comes to personalized service place him among the upper echelon of agents.
A former collegiate swimmer, Brad attributes his competitive edge to his days powering through the pool. He loves giving back to the community by working with active military officers. One of Brad’s top priorities is his family, and he is a proud military dad. He loves to spend time with his wife Truthy and their four sons, all of whom play competitive soccer at the highest level. Brad’s son Tristan played for four years at the United States Air Force Academy and was selected in the 2022 MLS Super Draft by Atlanta United FC; Carson currently plays at the United States Coast Guard Academy; Kai recently graduated from San Clemente High School and will join his two older brothers in serving their country and playing at the United States Coast Guard Academy also; and the youngest, Koa, plays for San Diego Surf Soccer Club and is involved in Civil Air Patrol. He will attend SCHS in their dual immersion Spanish program.
Great agent, loved his help with buying my new place.
— Jonathan Farmer
“Brad Trager at Next Move Military was instrumental in helping me secure a lease in Hermosa Beach while I was out of Country after graduating from United States Air Force Academy class of 2023. As a recent graduate, I was unfamiliar with the area and the leasing process. Brad’s expertise and commitment to assisting military personnel made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend Brad to any service academy graduate looking for real estate services.”
— Keenan Sweeney
Brad was an amazing resource for settling in to a place in San Diego. While making a cross country move, Brad was able to schedule appointments, review listings, and tour homes allowing us to find a rental ahead of making our move. He understands the needs of military families which made it easy to align our priorities during the hunt. Thankful for his services and excited to work with him again.
— Thomas Gill
Extremely helpful throughout the process of purchasing our first home by providing great mortgage broker and realtor references. We are both in the military and Next Move walked us through the home buying and VA loan process. Would highly recommend!
— Aidan Arsenault
Can not recommend Brad enough for your real estate needs, especially for first time buyers and/or veterans using their VA loan. Even though he works thousands of miles away from where I was looking in Alexandria, VA, he put me in touch with a dream team of agents to help me find a first home I loved. 5 stars for Brad and Next Move Military.
— Nolan Uribe
My wife and I had the absolute pleasure of working with Brad Trager to purchase our first home together, and we couldn’t be more grateful for his guidance and expertise. From the very beginning, Brad made the process smooth and stress-free, always taking the time to answer our questions and walk us through each step with patience and professionalism. Brad truly went above and beyond to help us find the perfect home, making sure we felt confident in our decisions and negotiating on our behalf to get the best possible outcome. His deep knowledge of the market, responsiveness, and genuine care for his clients set him apart. If you’re looking for a real...
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