Chis started working with me 3 or 4 years ago and gave me good advice for what to do should I decide to sell my home. He kept in touch with Christmas greetings and news about the San Diego market. When I finally let him know we were ready to sell, he came over promptly, armed with color pictures of comps in our area. My partner and I didn't need much time to be sure we wanted to go forward with Chris. I never considered any other realtor! He worked closely with us, being honest about the price he thought we could get, the disclosures we'd need to make, how we could negotiate. He was available by phone and text, and at my door if I needed that. Chris has a genuine generosity and a friendly personality. He always treated us with great respect. I don't think he knows how helpful he is to his clients, a very humble guy! (He even ordered replacement jacuzzi filters and paid for them. I'm waiting for a medication for my dog which is late and he will pick it up and ship it. Thank you Jeeves!) The house sold before even being listed, and working with him, his assistant Jennifer and Ashley at Elite Escrow, made the process painless. Needless to say, I'm pleased with the experience and would recommend Chris Toogood with no reservation. I'm just sorry I don't have another house to sell. Thanks Chris! read more

Chris Toogood has helped me buy two homes now, and the first rents out for the cost of mortgage. During both experiences Chris has been highly professional, responsive and thorough. -Chris listened to our list of needs and wants and helped us find properties that fit them. He was not pushy, and truly sought to find the property we were looking for. -Chris responded quickly to e-mails and texts on weekends and even while out of town. -We saw a listing online but had concerns about permits- without prompting, Chris went to the city office, met with the building division and got answers for the timelines, costs and rigors associated with receiving the necessary permits. We have recommended Chris' service to friends, co-workers and family, and has he found each of them great properties. We will continue to recommend Chris Toogood for real estate services. read more

Chris and his beautiful wife, Ekaterina did amazing job in finding the house for us in Southern California. Chris is extremely attentive to small details and we spent a lot of time together to go over several best options for us. He replies to emails with unprecedented speed (although he taught me a trick of using a voice recognition software to speedup typing :-) ). We absolutely love our new home and fantastic neighbors- it all came from Chris and his ability to identify the best for us. Chris was extremely efficient when we were placing our offer and at later stages of the process Chris and Ekaterina were on the top of all things! I highly recommend Toogood Realty. Valentin read more

Chris Toogood is a winner! He fought tooth and nail for us to get a fair price, even sacrificing half of his own commission (convincing the seller's agent to do the same) to make a deal work with an extremely intransigent seller. Leading up to closing, he took care of all the details from scheduling inspectors to recommending contractors. He also had boundless patience with us as first time buyers who continually vacillated in our stated preferences. With nothing to show in return for almost 8 months, he faithfully supported and advised us before we finally settled on the perfect home. Highly recommend Chris Toogood! read more

Chris is fantastic! He's responsive, upbeat and patient and his local knowledge is a great advantage. He recently guided us through a challenging bank-repo purchase and stood up for us on numerous occasions to push and prod their side as needed. He truly took care of us too - and not just through closing. He recommends handymen, inspectors and other local experts, to help us get settled. We recommended him to some friends and he helped them find what they wanted right away. You can tell by the other reviews, he's not a one-and-done guy. We'll continue to work with him too and he's good fun to hang out with. read more

I have been working working with Chris on a few houses. He sold our properties immediately. Chris has a great photographer who shows off the properties as they should be. He had a real estate party with realtors at one of our vacation rentals. Now that is some great marketing. Everyone loved the house and it was sold within a month. Our condo Chris sold was an easy sell based on Chris' knowledge and our knowledge put together. He is extremely personable and is honest. Chris will be helping sell our other house in a couple years. I have recommended him to several people because he is great at his job and honest. read more

Chris helped my family and I buy our first house in one of the toughest housing markets to date. He lined us up with fast, affordable financing that was adaptive to our finances. Chris was genuinely interested in finding us a home that we'd enjoy and that met our needs. He was always available by text and responded quickly by phone and email as well. We were really impressed with his knowledge of the industry, current market trends, and setting realistic expectations on current inventory. We learned a lot from him along the way and will be recommending him to anyone we know looking to buy a home. read more

Chris helped us through the crazy home buying process in San Diego. He is so knowledgeable with all his local real estate experience and was able to easily help us navigate the market. He was very responsive, always made time for us, and patiently talked us through every step. Chris was the perfect balance of approachable and assertive, which is exactly what we needed to find our dream home in a wild market. We appreciated his strategy from the home search process all the way through escrow; we were happy to have Chris in our corner! We would highly recommend Chris to anyone in the area! read more

What's GREAT About Chris you may ask? Lots! First of all, I should say he is absolutely calm and sensible. No matter what's going on, he just starts moving forward towards a solution that's good for all. Gotta love that! I also appreciate his way of being present when you speak to him like you are the only one in the world. Chris is smart and careful and really knows what he is doing in our transactions and anyone would be lucky to have him as their agent. I recommend Chris to all my friends and you should too. You wont be sorry! Mary Jane - La Mesa read more

We have used a number of real estate agents over several decades but none of them have come close to the personal attention and service we received with Chris and Kate Toogood. Their patience, advice and knowledge of the local area were everything one could hope for. They were instrumental in both our buying and selling a home in a difficult coastal market, and helped us obtain the very best prices in each case. For over a year they worked unwaveringly for us, and never pushed us to make a decision. We recommend them most highly! read more

My wife and I have purchased 3 houses with Chris. We bought 2 rental properties and 1 property we currently live in. We recommended him to friends and family and he has been able to find them beautiful homes at great prices. He listens carefully to what characteristics you are looking for in a home and tirelessly searches for the perfect fit. He is patient, professional, knowledgeable, and a skilled negotiator. I have placed my trust in him for 3 major purchases in my life and he has performed beyond my expectations. read more

Chris Toogood handled our complicated real estate issues with agility (important in this market), and expertise, and eased our fears as first-time buyers. Kate Danilova presented the house we bought in their open house, and helped us imagine the house as we would live in it. Chris helped us find a mortgage finance company, home inspectors, and contractors. We needed a lot of handholding and we received all the help we needed. We now have a lovely home suited to our needs. read more

I have been working with Chris for several years now as a property inspector so I know what the proper way for agents to act at an inspection and Chris does a fantastic job of keeping his buyers engaged in the process and encourages them to ask questions and to be there for the inspection. Many of Chris's clients are active military personel and I see how well he handles their purchases. Chris is terrific at his job and I would highly recommend him to prospective buyers. read more

extremely happy to have worked with Chris Toogood! He was extremely responsive. My husband and I really appreciated the great communication and help he provided through the home buying process. We were able to get the home of our dreams in only a matter of weeks. He is willing to work all hours to ensure his customers feel taken care of and find them the home they are looking for! I would definitely recommend him and use him for our next home :) Thanks Chris! read more

This was my first home buying experience and Chris made it so easy. He would meet me to see any property at any time. He was very knowledgeable and was able to find us a home that we would love very quickly. He also made sure to not wait around when making the offer and staying on top of the sellers during escrow. I have already recommended him to a few friends and will use him again if we ever need another property. 5 Stars! read more

My wife and I had an exceptional experience with Chris Toogood as our realtor. His expertise and guidance made buying our first house a smooth process. Chris was always responsive, provided valuable insights, and ensured we felt confident at every step. I highly recommend Chris Toogood for his professionalism and dedication to helping clients find their dream homes. read more

Chris is the ideal agent/broker whether buying or selling: personable, thorough, professional, experienced, and caring. He has both sold a house for my family and helped us buy a house. Chris is a dream when scheduling. He was always available when we needed him. I can't say enough about how fantastic he is as both a buying and selling agent. read more

Chris is a great realtor and person. I made him work hard to find a deal and he did. He is realistic with his approach and will fight tooth and nail. I'm picky and he stuck with me feeding me opportunities if they matched. I have recommended him and will continue to do so. He will be the first call I make when I do it again. read more

We listed our condo with Chris on Monday and within 72 hours, we received three solid offers. Chris was very prompt when we needed answers and helped us through the escrow process. If you need an excellent agent, Chris is the man you want...thank you Chris, read more