Janelle File

Janelle File

Principal / Team Leader at Compass
  •   5   (7 reviews)

About Janelle

Janelle File is the Principal of The File Group, the #1 Compass real estate team in Corona del Mar, with more than $980 million in team sales across Corona del Mar, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Laguna Beach, and Coastal Orange County. A Corona del Mar resident for over 35 years and a former certified residential real estate appraiser, Janelle brings a distinctive combination of luxury real estate expertise, appraisal-based pricing knowledge, and sophisticated property marketing to buyers and sellers throughout Orange County's coastal communities. Before entering real estate sales, Janelle founded and ran a real estate appraisal firm with 15 appraisers serving Southern California from Los Angeles to San Diego. The firm worked for lenders including Bank of America, Chase, and Wells Fargo and focused on luxury coastal properties. That background shapes how she prices homes today, using the same methods lenders and appraisers rely on. Janelle's career began in Orange County marketing. As Director of Special Events at Fashion Island, she produced the Fashion Island Concert Series and the Taste of Newport. As Director of Sales and Marketing at Irvine Spectrum Center, she grew center-wide sales by more than 150% in two years. She later became Director of Partnership Development for the Irvine Company, building partnerships with brands including Coca-Cola, Jaguar, and Aston Martin. That experience drives the marketing behind every File Group listing. Today, Janelle applies that marketing experience to The File Group's luxury real estate listings, combining strategic positioning, compelling property presentation, and targeted marketing to connect exceptional coastal properties with qualified buyers. Janelle leads The File Group alongside her husband and managing partner, Brandon Goethals, from their Corona del Mar office, Seadiem. They are raising their three children in Corona del Mar and remain actively involved in supporting local schools, businesses, and community events. Whether representing buyers searching for coastal homes or sellers preparing to list an exceptional property, Janelle File and The File Group combine local expertise, valuation experience, and strategic marketing to guide clients through the Orange County luxury real estate market.

Janelle's reviews

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Janelle has 7 reviewsacross 3 different locations, showing 6.
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25 days ago
Jon Marble provided us with truly white-glove service throughout the sale of our Laguna Beach home

Jon Marble provided us with truly white-glove service throughout the sale of our Laguna Beach home. His extensive local knowledge of our neighborhood, hiking & biking trails, restaurants, as well as tenacity and commitment were exceptional. He consistently went above and beyond what we expected from a real estate agent by treating the home with the utmost care as if it were his very own. From preparing and staging the property to extensive marketing, countless open houses and private showings, Jon never stopped working to get our home sold. His record keeping of visitors and weekly feedback kept us informed every step of the way. As the market adjusted, he also provided thoughtful guidance which resulted in multiple strong offers and a successful sale. Most importantly, Jon was tireless and consistent, always taking the initiative to present our home in the best light. We are extremely grateful for everything Jon and The File Group did for us and would highly recommend them to anyone buying or selling in Laguna Beach.

5 months ago
I highly recommend The File Group

I highly recommend The File Group. The entire team is outstanding and made the process seamless. Janelle, Brandon, Halle and the entire group were professional, responsive and incredibly detail-oriented. Thanks to their expertise and recommendations, our home sold in just 5 days and at our price. Their communication, organization and commitment to excellent service truly sets them apart! I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

7 months ago
We had a wonderful experience working with Brandon and Janelle at The File Group while purchasing ou

We had a wonderful experience working with Brandon and Janelle at The File Group while purchasing our home in Corona Del Mar. From start to finish, they were attentive, knowledgeable and invested in finding us the perfect fit. They took the time to get to know us and understand what we were looking for. Their insight in the local market was extremely valuable and made us confident buyers. Anyone looking to buy or sell, you’re in great hands.

8 months ago
We worked with Brandon Goethals and Janelle File to sell our new construction beach house and we cou

We worked with Brandon Goethals and Janelle File to sell our new construction beach house and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. After having our home sit on the market for years with a different agent, we were honestly pretty nervous but Brandon, Janelle, and their team completely turned things around. They helped us get the home properly staged, repositioned the marketing, and guided us through every step of the process. Our home sold in just 30 days. Their knowledge of the Corona del Mar and Newport Beach market is unmatched, and their entire team is incredibly supportive and responsive. If you’re looking for a real estate team that truly knows how to get results, we highly recommend them.

8 months ago
The File Group is a team that operates on another level! From helping us think through the entire se

The File Group is a team that operates on another level! From helping us think through the entire selling process and set our asking price, to going above and beyond with digital marketing, open houses, and immediate follow-up with interested parties, to providing deep, informative progress reports, and then finalizing the sale terms, the File Group is simply the best we have EVER worked with! We had a fantastic experience as sellers with them, and we are confident we secured the best possible price with their guidance and support. The File Group in a word...EXCELLENCE!

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Janelle's properties

Janelle has 7 properties for sale and sold 22 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
$2,999,999
1/2 Acacia Avenue
Newport Beach CA 92625
2
3
2
Condo
Listing courtesy of Compass
SoldOct 22, 2026
$1,510,000
2519 Cornerstone Ln
Costa Mesa CA 92626
4
3
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Compass and Sonnocco Real Estate Group
SoldOct 19, 2026
$4,450,000
10 Shoal Drive
Newport Beach CA 92625
3
3
4
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Compass and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (Dana Point, 92629)
SoldOct 15, 2026
$2,250,000
1/2 Acacia Avenue
Newport Beach CA 92625
2
3
2
Condo
Listing courtesy of Compass
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