What a great buying experience! Agent Jon helped me navigate the steps in a really competitive market. The sellers were looking for a place to purchase and Jon helped me write up a rent back agreement that allowed them to make an offer (which got accepted) and give them time to stay there. He was also great about setting up showings and paid close attention to my budget and preferred neighborhoods. Also of concern was the interest rate, and Jon helped me understand the different options and strategies to keep my payment where I wanted it to be. I'm really happy to be a homeowner in San Diego and recommend him highly. He can help you, too! read more

As a valued, trusted and hard-working professional, Jon Tolhoek worked tirelessly to ensure I had the best home buying experience. I've known Jon for over a decade and was confident to select him as my realtor because he represents reliability. You can count on Jon to be responsive, follow-up, communicate well and is always on top of getting you what you need. The home buying experience can be incredibly exciting, but it can also be equally stressful. Working with Jon, he will help ease that stress by guiding you through the process and assist you in making the best decisions. I would highly recommend Jon when you're ready to buy your next home! He will be there for you from beginning to end. And he is passionate about maintaining a relationship with you after the transaction. Jon is solely focused on making sure his clients are happy throughout the entire home buying journey. - Son Nguyen, Happy Home Owner read more

Working with Jon as a first time home buyer was a lovely experience. He took the time to walk us through us the whole process using his step-by-step approach, which really helped to demystify things. We also really appreciated his warm, non-pushy approach and his willingness to answer lots of questions. He truly made himself available for us throughout the process. We'd highly recommend Jon to anyone looking to purchase a home, he clearly knows what he's doing and is truly dedicated to his clients. Thanks, Jon! read more

Jon helped my family buy and sell our home. He remembered details about the house and anticipated details that needed to be taken care of. Jon first helped us get an excellent lending agent and working on details of the purchase of the home. When it came time to sell we trusted Jon to sell for us. He ironed out many issues that can come up in selling and kept us informed and apprised of what we need to do and be aware of during the selling and escrow period. Excellent agent. read more

Jon has supported our family purchasing our first home. We didn't know what to expect and Jon walked us through everything. Every time we met he took the time to describe the process and answer our questions. He was calm, patient, and caring. For that reason we worked with him to sell our home as well. He's been a valuable partner helping us realize our home buying dreams! read more

The first word that comes to mind when I think of Jon Tolhoek is "genuine." This is without a doubt his best quality, and it's what makes him a great real estate agent. Within the first few minutes of encountering Jon, you can feel his sincerity. You know that you can trust him. If I were a home buyer, this would be the first quality that I would look for. I would want to know that an agent is looking out for my best interest, and not just trying to make a buck off of me. Jon's buyers are well represented. He is detailed, and by his very nature, he always makes them feel like they are his most important client. Jon always has time to answer questions. I know this because I financed the loan for one of his buyers, and I heard them rave up and down about him. If I were a home buyer or seller, I know that I would be in good hands with Jon. read more

Amazing. Freaking amazing. Great negotiator. Kind. Knows his stuff. I'm glad I found him.

Jon was always very attentive and was recommended by a close friend. He totally met my expectations and always helpful in all the details, very quick to respond to matters as well as help pushing the process forward. I'm very grateful to own my first house thanks to his help. read more

Jon is talented and dedicated real estate agent. I'm fortunate to have met him years ago. He's helped both buy and sell a home. He's attentive, proactive and goes the extra mile to help his clients out. Put simply. He is the best. read more

Jon did a magnificent job of assisting us in getting the house ready to sell. He had so many great suggestions and all were on point. In a very short amount of time the house was ready for photos and sold very quickly. Jon is so good natured, good humored and easy to work with. I had zero worry after turning the business of selling the house over to Jon! read more

My husband and I met Jon randomly when we stopped into an open house Jon was hosting in our neighborhood. Usually, I just like to check out properties and be left alone by the agent, but Jon was refreshingly genuine and engaging. We ended up just chatting naturally and thoroughly enjoyed it, and got a lot of helpful information from him about properties in our area. He had great resources that turned our casual weekend perusal into targeted research. When we decided to get serious about buying our first house, Jon was the natural choice and it was great to feel like we hit the ground running. He made us feel like his most important clients at all times, and he was always responsive and accessible to us. He made a point to start out by asking about key features we were looking for and even helped us put that into words. We ended up wanting to move really quickly, and Jon was always ready to get us to the next step. His advice was invaluable and got us to a purchase price even lower than we expected! We recommend Jon to everyone who is considering buying or selling; he really takes care of his clients. read more

We met Jon at an open house. He was incredibly friendly and seemed very authentic. At the end of our conversation, he invited us to attend a bootcamp that he hosts for new homebuyers. My partner and I really were not that interested in getting into the thick of the market at the time (we were just kind of browsing open houses), but we went anyway. Jon provided a lot of useful information without pressuring us to start the hunt (or even to hire him as our realtor). We had planned to turn to Jon to help us when we eventually were ready to buy, but some complications led to us moving much faster than had we had originally anticipated and, as such, we ended up hiring another agent. When I shared this with Jon, he was incredibly professional and *still* offered to provide any advice or assistance we might need as we moved forward with escrow on our first home together. Jon is a class act. Though I didn't get the chance to work with him beyond the initial stages of the home buying process, I see no reason why I wouldn't say anything but good things about him to others. read more

I don't know what we would have done without Jon! He did an excellent job of walking us through the home buying process and making sure he understood our needs from the very beginning. He located properties that met our criteria. He was critical in helping us deal with difficult sellers and their agent. Jon went above and beyond in getting us through this process and I am so grateful to have had him there. I could not recommend Jon more, especially for first time home buyers. read more

I can't say enough how much I enjoyed working with Jon from start to finish. Even though I was a first-time homebuyer with limited knowledge of the home-buying process, Jon really cared to make sure I was informed and at ease with decisions every step of the way. He was extremely flexible and generous with his time and put in considerable effort to help me quickly reach my home-buying goal. I felt that Jon was honest and transparent with his advice, which was incredibly helpful in strategizing offers and with negotiation. I highly recommend Jon and will definitely be reaching out to him again with any future real estate needs. read more

Jon did for us what our previous realtor was unable to do, he sold our house! Jon worked tirelessly to get our house sold. He helped us every step of the way and his knowledge of the area (very important in my opinion) was obvious. He was patient with all our questions, he showed up at a moments notice to help with a crisis or two and responded to calls and texts promptly. We already had a house picked out to purchase in another state. Jon also worked closely with our out of state realtor. If you are looking for an honest and reliable relator then work with Jon! read more

For a first time home buyer, this whole process can be overwhelming, both intellectually and emotionally. What makes Jon so special is that he never loses sight of that. He was always right there to explain the process clearly, help me understand my options and the whys of each decision. He listened closely to me and was great at drawing out what I was looking for in a home, even when I wasn't sure myself. He talked me through the anxiety of the whole search and purchase without any pressure and was unfailingly patient when I got cold feet (which happened more than once). Jon's motto is "Your home. Discovered.", and it fits. I came away feeling that his goal was not to make the sale, but to truly help me discover just the right home. read more

Thank you so much Jon for walking me through the entire process and holding my hand... from beginning to end! Buying a condo by myself was a very intimidating process for me, but I was fortunate to have Jon to advise me, explain things in everyday language, and keep me on task with my loan. read more

Buying a home can be such a stressful experience so I truly appreciate how wonderful Jon is as an agent! He really listened to my husband and I in what we were looking for and made us feel like we were not just one of many. He went above and beyond with helping us narrow down our search and really define what we wanted in a tough market. I would recommend Jon without hesitation! He is punctual, quick to respond, kind, helpful, and patient - all a huge must when a person is buying or selling a home in my opinion. read more

Jon is an excellent realtor!! He listened to what I said I wanted, pay attention to the parameters and limits I had set up, and made sure I was comfortable stepping outside of those self made parameters when I decided to persue a property I had originally decided against. I am now in that property (going on 9 months) and have absolutely no regrets!! I recommend Jon to ANYONE who is looking to buy (or sell)!! Jon knows his business, knows the area, and goes that extra mile to make sure you are a satisfied home owner/seller!! read more

As a long time mortgage banker in San Diego I've had the pleasure of working with many fine realtors and I can tell you that Jon is among the best. It makes my job so much easier when the agents involved are professional, knowledgable, and responsive, and Jon is all of these things. Not only does he go the extra mile for his clients, he does it with a smile and a positive attitude. Thanks Jon! See you on the next one! read more

I met Jon at an open house when I was looking for both an agent as well as a house. Jon earned my business due to him being beyond knowledge about the industry. He talked with me for about 20 mins at the open house and explained his process and how its designed for any home buyer but really refined for first time home buyers. He also really listened to my needs and what I wanted in a home and then found properties that met those criteria. He has flow charts and diagrams and will answer any questions you have about any part of the process. Jon is an awesome agent and I would for sure recommend him to anyone buying a house. I consider him a friend after this process. read more

Working with Jon was an all around 5 star experience for so many reasons. He is a realtor that will listen to your needs and then work exhaustively to find you your home! My wife and I met him at an open house in North Park and he invited us to his boot camp where I learned a ton about all the little nuances of lending and buying a home for the first time. Even though we met Jon in North Park, an area he knows a lot about, he helped us find a place in Point Loma where we wanted to be which really showed his adaptability and willingness to research and do a lot of legwork. Jon was very thourough and proffessional in all the work that he did for us from finding us possible listings that matched our needs and budget all the way down to giving us stellar recommendations for electricians and home inspections. I would highly reccommend Jon to any of my friends and would work with him again in a heartbeat. read more

Jon did a fantastic and thorough job in assisting me with my home buying experience!! He was willing to show me places, always asked what I liked or didn't like about a place and gave very helpful suggestions. He always responded in a timely manner and never left me hanging. This was my second time buying property and I learned so much more about the process thanks to Jon and everyone involved. I really appreciate his patience and on top of it all, he's a wonderful person. : ) read more

It has been a pleasure working with Jon. If you want a realtor that puts his client before money, Jon the guy. I would recommend him to any of my friends and family. Jon's goal is to make sure his clients have a great experience with your real estate transaction. read more

We recently worked with Jon to purchase our first home! We had been keeping an eye on the housing market in San Diego for about two years and have worked with a couple real estate agents. We are so thankful we ended up finding Jon, who was dramatically different to work with and felt like a true ally throughout the process. As first home buyers we had a lot to learn about the process and our options. Jon always took the time to thoroughly explain every situation to us to make sure we were properly informed as we made every decision. He was consistently available for all of our questions, and we got immediate responses to every phone call, e-mail, and text. Unlike with other agents, we never felt any pressure. Jon proactively offered to help us schedule inspections so we could close as quickly as possible. He met us at the house multiple times in one weekend so that we could walk through with our families. Overall, he offered exceptional customer service and values ethics and honesty in his profession. On top of it all, Jon was such a great person to interact with, and we really enjoyed getting the opportunity to work with him. We look forward to recommending him to friends and family. Thank you, Jon!! read more