My name is Steve Schechter and I just purchased a house in north San Diego County through Dennis and Sunshine Smith. It is with pleasure that I strongly recommend Dennis and Sunshine Smith, who were my realtors in my search for a home-office-sanctuary in North County San Diego. My primary work was with Dennis who literally went "the extra hundred miles." Because I was living in Hawaii, and because I had a lot of specific and unique needs, Dennis wound up having to drive all around north county to see in person if a house and property would fit my needs. I felt that Dennis did a great job in understanding my needs and giving me an honest evaluation of every property he went to see. I never felt that he was trying to push a property off on me but since it was challenging for me to tell from the pictures, I thought that Dennis did a great job of fully understanding my unique needs and then searching in all of my preferred areas. When he found a property that might work, he scheduled with me for a time to go back and him do a walkthrough with his camera while I zoomed in from Hawaii to view. I know this was quite laborious for Dennis but he persisted with a consistently chipper attitude that I often complimented him on. He retook all the measurements for my added benefit, got me copies of the floor plans and the other relevant information and was thorough in every aspect. I also benefited from Dennis being very knowledgeable about north San Diego County and also very knowledgeable about other areas of San Diego that I was possibly interested in. His communication and availability was excellent and I feel I am a good judge of that as I value that in my work. I consistently felt that he was loyal to me and what would serve me best rather than trying to make a relatively quick sale. We went into escrow a couple of times and Dennis and Sunshine we excellent helping me with all the paperwork as I had many other things going on simultaneously - including some major surgeries and still being the Founder-Director-Owner and a primary Instructor of an adult vocational college. His/their organization of all the paperwork and follow-ups were distinct added benefits. Also, after close of escrow, I received excellent follow-up service. I could go on and on about the many enjoyable benefits of working with Dennis and Sunshine. As I frequently said to them, I felt deep professional appreciation and always extended profound Blessings to both of them! Sincerely and appreciatively, Steve Schechter - now new owner in Carlsbad/North San Diego County, CA. read more

Dennis and Sunshine did an excellent job of getting my mom's mobile home ready for sale and selling it, above the asking price. He dealt with all the family members, who wanted a say in the process, with professional expertise. I'd use them again without hestitation. read more

Real estate transactions are complicated. Helping an elderly relative with memory issues sell a house in California that she's lived in for over 40 years when I live on the East coast adds additional layers of complexity. Dennis and Sunshine Smith have been there to assist us each step along the way to close of escrow. I've come to rely on Dennis as a trusted advisor who has helped us prepare a house filled with years of clutter and deferred maintenance and market it successfully. Not only did we sell during the holiday season, but also at a time when buyers were fleeing the market due to rising interest rates. His advice comes from years of experience with market fluctuations and time to develop relationships with capable contractors. Together we've faced structural issues, plumbing & sewer issues, electrical issues, termite and wood destroying fungus issues, a break-in from a homeless person, and skunks looking for a "honeymoon suite" under the house! Throughout it all, Dennis has been professional and pragmatic. He suggested a marketing strategy that put the house in its best possible light through de-cluttering and staging. In addition, his marketing strategy helped us minimize buyers' remorse and an erosion of equity that comes when buyers ask for price reductions or threaten to cancel the contract. He helped us sift through multiple offers on the property and negotiate with buyers' agent to urge them for their "best and final offer". I interviewed two other realtors who sent investors to look at the house prior to putting it up for sale. That may have been a quick sale, but I'm glad we ended up working with Dennis and Sunshine Smith because I believe they helped us get the most money out of the house. Barbara N. Burke, Virginia read more

I owned a rental unit in Oceanside, CA and, quite honestly, after almost 20 years of dealing with renters, I was ready to end my time as a landlord. I had been introduced to Dennis a few years back and luckily had saved his card. We talked about timing and getting my tenants to leave (they had finally finished paying back rent that they owed from me being too nice a guy during the pandemic) and Dennis said " Larry, as far as I'm concerned you never have to see this condo again. I'll take care of everything." And he did! He worked directly with my handyman and kept me posted nearly daily. He negotiated with the buyers and, I believe, got the best possible price. At one point he even offered to climb up in the attic and do a small repair requested by the inspector. And now he wants to treat my wife and I to a thank you dinner! I should be taking him out to dinner!! read more

My wife's relationship with Dennis goes back 25 yrs. when as a young inexperienced single mother he helped her navigate purchasing her1st home. He took the time to explain and make sure she understood all aspects of what she was signing. Now 25 yrs. later we knew if Dennis was around, we would have no one else sell our home in North County San Diego. His communication with us was excellent and he kept us up to date with what was happening in the market and in the area. We were out of state at that time, and he helped make the sale as smooth as could be. Both my wife and I would recommend Dennis to anyone looking to sell or purchase a home in the north county arena of San Diego, his and Sunshine's knowledge and personalities make the experience make less stressful and easier. Thank you, Dennis and Sunshine! read more

5 out of 5!!! Dennis and Sunshine went above and beyond multiple times to assist with my Mother's, Ann B., home sale. They repeatedly put her in touch with contractors to assist her with disposing of items, junk removal, repairmen and anything else that came up. I know that my Mother was extremely nervous about using docu-sign and Sunshine made herself available to answer questions to explain what she was signing and why it was necessary. I cannot thank them both enough for making this decision easy for her and assisting her through the process. I highly recommend them for anyone who has older parents or are even looking for assistance with their own home sale!!! They definitely take care of their clients and go out of there way to make your move and home sale easier. read more

Dennis and sunshine is the best I have ever had.We bought a home in Oceanside and we couldn't ask for better realtors.They are kind and courteous and will go out of their way to help.I would give them a 20 out of 10 if I could.Try them and you will not be sorry.They are the best.(gene and Ellen briggs) read more

Dennis Smith is an amazing community resource. When I was shopping for a home, he went the extra mile to show me homes in San Diego and Riverside County. When I decided to stay put, he helped refer handyman services. Dennis' referral is a great and does quality home repairs. Dennis' wide network of business partners helps him serve you. read more

I must take a break from enjoying our new home in north San Diego County and tell you how we found it. We are from San Jose and were looking for a home in a more rural setting after we retired. A realtor acquaintance told us to get in touch with Dennis and Sunshine Smith. What a God send. We told Dennis what we were looking for about 4 months beforehand. We started receiving email leads on properties. We made the trip south to look at them and before too long we found the one that "Wowed" us. Dennis knew it too. His and his wife's communication between us and the seller's agent was almost flawless. His negotiating skills were amazing. My wife and I would not hesitate to use Dennis and Sunshine Smith again. read more

My connection to Dennis and Sunshine came by way of a recommendation from a super friend who bought a house in the past year from Dennis and sang the praises of Dennis and Sunshine loudly. My friend has bought 14 properties over the years and said that Dennis was easily the best realtor that he had ever worked with. I, on the other hand, had never owned a house in the US before, having lived outside the US most of my life. My fiancée with whom I was looking for a house, had not been in the market for almost 30 years i.e., we were not experienced property buyers. I quickly want to acknowledge, now from direct experience, what so many others have already testified. Dennis and Sunshine's character attributes include integrity, and a relentless commitment to excellence and service which translates to always being available. These attributes are more than just professionalism, because they are value led. On the experiential side, we could not have asked for more. This is a good time to note that Dennis and Sunshine are a team, not just two people who sell houses. We benefitted from their exceptional real estate knowledge, both generally and locally. We had very location specific objectives within Carlsbad with a modest budget, a formidable challenge which they enabled us to successfully achieve. The process which involved a great deal of learning for us was helped enormously by the superb communication skills with us which facilitated learning and understanding (for us) underpinned by the team's limitless willingness to be available to us. Their skills were no less in play during the negotiation process. I think that the experience that we had with Dennis and Sunshine translates to potential benefits for new to the state/ area buyers, first-time buyers, "long time since we have been in the market" buyers and anyone who enjoys working with professional's who get the job done and are delightful people to work with. PS: The party doesn't end after the sale. The commitment to service continues. If you haven't guessed by now, I highly recommend Dennis and Sunshine. read more

I have a friend and colleague who works closely with Real Estate agents from all over the county (for 20+ years to boot) so I thought I would ask who they would recommend for my wife and I to choose for our real estate agent. Without hesitation, he gave a glowing recommendation of Dennis and Sunshine. In fact, they wouldn't recommend anyone else. Having worked with 100's of agents over the years, my friend's opinion on this matter was as good as gold. With that my wife and I reached out and found nothing to contradict the recommendation given to us. They are attentive, savvy, kind, conscientious, and knowledgeable. What else could we possibly ask for in agents?! We hired Dennis and Sunshine to handle both the sale of our home and the purchase of our new home. No small feat with the market we were in. To say our search took a while is an understatement. We ended up looking at well over 50 homes before we finally found our new home. Not once did we get the impression that Dennis or Sunshine were growing tired of the process, even when my wife and I would get discouraged. They were persistently there to take us on showings every time we had homes to look at. For the sale of our home, we ended up getting multiple above asking offers as well as two offers that didn't have loan contingencies! As you can imagine, we were nothing but pleased. For the purchase of our new home, it wasn't an easy transaction. The seller had neglected the home for quite a few years and the condition of the home was a serious issue for the lender. Figuring out paths toward success was challenging but Dennis and Sunshine found a way. At the very end of the transaction, the seller was having difficulties getting out of the house and even with 2 extensions he was still at our house. Dennis came over personally and helped clear out his remaining items (most of it garbage) and get it to the point where the seller could leave. Definitely going well above and beyond what he was obligated to do. Finding an agent to work with is easy, there are tons of them. But to find an agent or in this case agents that genuinely care and work diligently toward helping you find your dream home or sell your current home is somewhat rare. You'd be wise to choose Dennis and Sunshine for your next transaction and every one after it. read more

Dennis and his wife were great. A absolute pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend them and could not have felt as comfortable with any other agents then them. Thanks again. read more

My name is Pete Nares and I live in Tucson, AZ. I was the executor in my father's probate case, and I needed to sell his house. I called Dennis Smith and he took care of literally everything. Aside from his expertise in probate sales, he is an excellent real estate agent to boot. I was unable to get to Oceanside because of my work, and with Dennis and Sunshine taking care of the sale for me, I never had to worry about anything. They kept me informed regarding the appraisal, listing, negotiations, and sale. I felt like I was his only client. His integrity and honesty are second to none. I highly recommend Dennis and Sunshine for your real estate needs. read more

So this is a long story that testifies to how amazing Dennis and sunshine are. First, when I was married, Dennis helped me buy a house, I got a great deal and was excited when it was all done and said. Then after some life changes and career changes, I was moving out of the area and he recommended a property manager, but the property wasn't in the best position for what I wanted. So Dennis went to work and within a month, he sold the house AT ASKING PRICE. Dennis and sunshine were always honest, helpful and communicated everything to me. If I ever need a real estate agent again, I'm going to Dennis or to someone he recommends. read more

We would like to recommend Dennis and Sunshine Smith. We recently bought a lovely property in Vista and we used them as our agents to help us through the buying process and in this difficult market I knew I had to resort to an agent I completely trusted and felt secure with. In 2016 I sold a condo in Carlsbad and at the time Dennis was the buyer's agent. I was so impressed with the knowledge, professionalism and integrity that they exhibited that I thought if I ever needed an agent again I will be sure to get him on my team next time. And we are glad I did. In this difficult market he was always there for us with an answer to any questions or concerns we had and always got back to us and explained the situation and eased our fears away. They did a great job for us and we couldn't be happier, we were able to buy the property we wanted and within our means and we even had a fast smooth close of escrow. They did not disappoint and we were glad to have used them as our agents and we highly recommend them. read more

In the past 8 years my husband and I have purchased 3 homes in Oceanside, California with the help of Dennis Smith, California Licensed Realtor. We highly recommend him and have been very satisfied in the quality of his service. Obviously, turning to Dennis Smith for help with 3 home purchases meant we must have liked something about his professionalism. The first word that comes to mind in describing Dennis's style is patient. He spent a lot of time with us researching properties and showing them to us. He is honest and knowledgeable. He would narrow the scope of the listings he would send us through the internet based on our preferences and would come prepared when we met to view the listings we were interested in. If we had any concerns he would go the extra mile and check things out for us. His priority was always in our interests and took his ethical responsibilities seriously. We have now known Dennis Smith for over 8 years and are so grateful for his assistance we plan to continue our relationship with him and have him represent us as our selling agent when that time comes. read more

I discovered Dennis Smith when I was looking for a place to retire in the Encinitas, California area. I had spent months checking out different areas online from afar. When I was ready, Dennis gave me an overview of different areas I hadn't seen and my options. With his assistance, I purchased a condo long distance with only two trips to the location. He is very knowledgeable about real estate, availability and the market trends. The purchase went very smooth as he is current with the technology needed to transfer and complete documents in an expeditious manner. I also noticed the thoughtful consideration he had both for his buyers and for those whose homes were being viewed. I was very pleased with his services and highly recommend him for your real estate needs. read more

I highly recommend Dennis and Sunshine Smith. After moving to Carlsbad, CA from Florida, and paying such a high rental rate, I realized it would be a smart decision to invest in purchasing a home. I wish I would have started with Dennis from the beginning, but I am extremely grateful I was referred to him through a friend. The first realtor I came in contact with (prior to Dennis) did not communicate well at all, and after going almost a week without hearing from him, I decided I needed to find a new one, especially with how hot the market is right now. To me communication is one of the biggest parts in the home buying process. Dennis had excellent communication from the very first interaction, and would be available most times late into the evenings when normally people shut their phones off after 7 pm. He was super flexible, and most times available for showings (on houses that didn't require appointments) within hours of me asking to go see them. He was genuinely interested in my wish list for a house, and was able to create a profile with a list of houses that did not disappoint; the houses had many (or all) of the features I was looking for within budget. We had quite a few good conversations outside of sales talk that really allowed Dennis to understand which houses on the market would be best for me and my family. Although I spoke to Dennis mostly, he and Sunshine truly are an amazing team together. Dennis and Sunshine's knowledge about the San Diego County area, and anything real estate were exceptional. They were always honest and upfront about everything I had questions about, even the random ones, both good and bad. They gave excellent advice to not only get competitive offers submitted, but ultimately closing on a home in just 26 days after acceptance. Dennis never pushed me to do anything I was uncomfortable with doing, and even gave input if he felt like my decisions weren't the best ones. He always filled in the here's why, so that I understood fully what was going on every step of the way. Working with them was a blessing, and far exceeded my expectations, as they made the entire process as stress free as possible. I previously bought a house in Florida, and this process was night and day compared to my last. It wasn't "just another sales transaction" for them, it was all about me the buyer, and I appreciated that a lot. The previous realtor did offer cash back after closing for military, but I don't regret walking away from that incentive one bit after working with Dennis and Sunshine. If you want good honest people to assist you in your home buying experience, being a first or previous home buyer, please contact Dennis and Sunshine Smith, they will not disappoint you! read more

I thought Dennis and his wife were good agents until I found that they put me in a terrible condition. I'm elderly and need to be in a smoke free place for health reasons. Dennis did not give me a chance to check with the owner of the condo upstairs to see if she smokes. It turns out that no only does she smoke but after the manager took her to the board for smoking and was told she has to smoke in her condo, which smoke, vape, etc. comes directly into mine, I've been unbelievably harassed by this person. As a result of the smoking, and vaping, and harassment, I had to live in a hotel on two occasions and might have to do so again. I need to sell this place. This is going to be very expensive for me. I found that the Amendment to the CC&Rs that I never received only allowed smoking in the condos. If I'd know, I definitely would not have considered buying here. read more

Dennis and Sunshine Smith are very knowledgeable and courteous, great to work with! Highly recommend.

Dennis and Sunshine are the best. They are extremely responsive and great at listening and finding what you want. Dennis looked at all the properties for me and took video of the properties while I was overseas. They gave great finishing touches and thoughtful gifts when I finally took possession of the property. They used digital sign which made it very easy for me to review and sign documents on the spot. Best and most responsive realtors I have ever met and had the pleasure to work with. read more

Dennis and Sunshine are wonderful. My husband and I used Dennis to both sell our current home and buy a new one. Professional, knowledgable, honest, kind, they are simply excellent. I could go on and on. I highly recommend choosing them for your real estate needs. read more

Dennis and Sunshine Smith are the best real estate agents I have ever had the pleasure working with. Dennis has a lot of resources at his finger tips to get you the best price weather you are buying or selling. In my book they are top negotiators and the service is second to none. They keep you up to date every step of the way. They are not just agents. You will find that you will build a relationship with then and become friends. I have known Dennis and Sunshine for about 12 years now and I would never consider using anybody but then for any of my real estate needs. read more

Dennis is a warm welcome change that you are looking for when buying or selling a house. He is BY FAR the most honest man I have ever met, and would trust him with my life, let alone my house. The minute you meet him you will know what I am talking about. He is kind, attentive, and has a HUGE heart. He gives back to the community and cares about not only his clients, but his community. I cannot say enough good things about this man. If you are looking to buy or sell a house, do yourself a favor and call Dennis! ~~Arthur Thomas read more

I have worked with Dennis on multiple projects over the years. He knows his profession and is very customer service orientated. Dennis knows the process in and out and is very good at communicating what is needed at each stage. I would recommend him read more

Never have you met such a knowledgeable, patient, and kind real estate partner. I call Dennis and Sunshine partners (or even friends) because they helped us for more than a year while my wife and I researched and shopped and fought to find the perfect something in Lake San Marcos / Carlsbad area. Dennis was always available with questions for us first-time-buyers too. If there was a problem or question about ANYTHING, then Dennis was/is the first person I call. I can't recommend him highly enough! read more

Dennis Smith went the extra mile in helping us relocate our elderly mom from So. CA. to WA. state after 34 years in the same home. He took charge of locating and supervising all the contractors as well as arranged donations to local charities for left furniture. His knowledge, negotiation abilities and advice in selling moms home was invaluable as we were 1600 miles away. His pleasant communication, understanding the pulse of the local market and efficient office help made this an easy transaction. Thanks Dennis and Sunshine. Paula and Glen Beyer Sammamish, WA. read more

Dennis and Sunshine Smith were excellent in helping us to sell our home. They have years of experience and it shows. We found they were especially good at understanding the market, how to price our house, and negotiating with the buyer when it came to final issues to close the sale. We think Dennis is exceptionally honest. He was in touch with us daily. Our house sold in less than three weeks and we are delighted with the result. read more

I recently bought my first house located here in Oceanside, CA with the help of Dennis and Sunshine. I was particularly picky about my dream house so they bared with my long term house hunt and helped me find the best choices. They filled me in on local and strategic details that home buyers would overlook. I have heard painful stories about the home buying process but must have gotten lucky. Once we found the right house Dennis gave us responsive guidance and before I knew it escrow was over at a price better than i had expected! The complimentary moving truck was just icing on the cake. Been loving the house ever since. read more

Awesome real estate agents!!.....I have known Dennis and sunshine for the past 7 years. As a 1st time buyer they were so helpful, professional, caring and more. This was a long distance purchase for me, and they made it as easy as possible. Living in another county while your shopping for a new home is not an easy task, but they were terrific working with me. I highly recommend them for any of your real estate needs. read more