San Joaquin County is located in Central Valley of the U.S. state of California, just east of the San Francisco Bay Area. As of 2006, the population is approx. 620,000. The county seat is Stockton. San Joaquin County was one of the original counties of California, created in 1850 and takes its name from the San Joaquin River. The county has a total area of 1,426 miČ, 98% of it is land and 2% of it is water. San Joaquin County is also home to the site of the San Joaquin Valley's first permanent residence. As of 2000, the population density was 403/miČ.

Tip #143: Team up with a Real Estate Professional
So why do you need the help of a Realtor®? Well, most Real Estate transactions are very complicated. In most cases, buying, selling or even renting a home requires disclosure forms, inspection reports, mortgage documents, insurance policies, deeds, multi-page government mandated settlement statements and a lot more. A knowledgeable guide through this complexity can help you avoid delays and costly mistakes. Real Estate has it's own language. If you don’t know a CMA from a PUD, you can understand why it’s important to work with someone who speaks that language and knows the local San Joaquin County Real Estate market.