About Country Real Estate
Serving Tehachapi since 1987. Truth over transaction.
Country Real Estate was built on one principle. Truth over transaction.
We believe every person deserves a place to call home and a team they trust to help them get there. We do not use pressure. We do not overpromise. We give you straight answers, honest advice, and strong representation.
Our History
Country Real Estate has served the Tehachapi area since 1987. We know the land, the neighborhoods, the market trends, and the people. That experience shows in how we price homes, negotiate deals, and advise our clients.
Meet the Broker
Leadership
Joshua Orrantia, Broker-Owner
Joshua entered real estate in 2015 under the mentorship of Dayle and Rubien Brandon, where he learned the value of client service, ethical practice, and clear communication. He grew into leadership and became Broker-Owner of Country Real Estate in Tehachapi, where he leads a growing team while continuing to serve buyers and sellers personally.
His philosophy is simple: clients come first. He combines local market knowledge with data-driven analysis and strong negotiation to deliver results.
Honors and leadership: 2018 REALTOR® of the Year, Tehachapi Area Association of REALTORS®; President, TAAR (2020); Vice Chair (2020) and Chair (2021), C.A.R. Region 12; Member, C.A.R. Standard Forms Advisory Committee (2023–2025).
Joshua lives in Tehachapi with his wife, Julia, and their children, Izak and Izabel. He values family, integrity, and community service. Outside of real estate he enjoys wine, golf, and traveling.
How We Work
Every client gets direct communication, honest feedback, and a plan built around their goals. We do not hand you off to assistants or leave you guessing. When you work with Country Real Estate, you get experienced agents who pick up the phone and get the job done.
Behind the scenes, our team collaborates on every transaction. Agents share market data, review pricing strategies together, and consult with the broker on complex deals. You get the benefit of the entire team’s knowledge, not one person working alone.
When issues arise during a transaction, and they do, we address them directly and fairly. Our goal is to find solutions that protect your interests while keeping the deal on track. We do not avoid hard conversations or let problems grow.
Our Commitment to You
We believe in open, consistent communication. You will hear from your agent regularly with updates, feedback from showings, and market changes that affect your position. We do not disappear between milestones. If something changes, you hear about it the same day.
Our agents invest in ongoing education and training to stay current with California real estate law, market trends, and negotiation strategies. The industry changes. We make sure our knowledge keeps pace so our clients get accurate, up-to-date guidance.
Areas We Serve
Tehachapi, Bear Valley Springs, Stallion Springs, Golden Hills, Keene, Mojave, California City, and surrounding communities.
Our Values
Country Real Estate runs on one standard: truth over transaction. It has been the operating principle of this brokerage since 1987, and everything else follows from it.
Truth Over Transaction
We tell you the truth about price, condition, and risk, even when the truth costs us the deal. We do not sugarcoat facts to keep a transaction alive, and we do not tell you what you want to hear to win your business.
Client Advocacy Over Commission
The commission is the outcome of doing the job correctly. It is not the reason for doing it. When your interests and our paycheck pull in opposite directions, you win. Every time.
Full Transparency
You get all the information relevant to your decision, including the limits of what we know. That extends to compensation: every client has the right to understand exactly how we are paid.
Everything Important in Writing
Material facts get confirmed in writing. Conversations get recapped. You stay protected, and there are no surprises at the closing table.
Our Code of Conduct
The principles set the standard. This Code of Conduct is how every Country Real Estate agent lives it day to day.
- Act with Integrity and Honesty. Engage honestly and with integrity, fostering trust in every interaction with clients, colleagues, and the community.
- Uphold Ethics. Maintain the highest standards of ethical behavior and comply with all relevant laws and professional guidelines.
- Safeguard Confidentiality. Protect client confidentiality and privacy with the utmost discretion and security.
- Prioritize Clients. Consistently place client interests and needs first, treating everyone with respect, professionalism, and care.
- Communicate Openly. Ensure transparent and open communication, keeping clients well informed and updated throughout their journey.
- Empower Decision-Making. Thoroughly evaluate all offers, equipping clients with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions.
- Resolve Conflicts Fairly. Address disputes and conflicts swiftly and fairly, striving for solutions that respect all parties’ interests.
- Foster Teamwork. Collaborate effectively, pooling knowledge and expertise to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
- Pursue Growth and Learning. Continuously seek knowledge and stay current with industry trends to enhance service to clients.
- Engage with the Community. Actively contribute to and cultivate relationships within the local community, supporting and enhancing the neighborhood.
- Strive for Excellence. Set high standards and goals, dedicating ourselves to excellence in all endeavors.
These principles have kept this brokerage in Tehachapi through every market cycle since 1987. They are the standard behind every conversation, every showing, and every negotiation.