Don is amazing!!! My transaction was not an easy one and he still made it possible for us. He explained every step of the way and always answered all of our questions. Great communication and even better patience. As first time home buyers we had many questions, some of which were the same over and over and he always took the time to explain. We also had a few bumps and he resolved them. Don is very knowledgeable and professional. He knows a little bit about everything from home buying to repairs. If you're a first time home buyer and are a bit clueless or new to all of this, I highly recommend Don because he will make you feel confident and you'll learn all about the process. He will do everything he can to help you succeed. Thank you, Don. read more

We've known Don for about eight years and now consider him a family friend. He consistently goes above and beyond in everything he does. Don is one of the very few Realtors in San Diego County who truly understands and can successfully navigate both the First-Time Home Buyer Program and the County's Down Payment Assistance Program -- which was a game-changer for us. He is extremely knowledgeable, always answers his phone, and is quick to provide clear answers to our questions. And on the rare occasion he didn't have an answer right away, he knew exactly where to find it. We couldn't have asked for a better Realtor. Don genuinely cares about his clients and isn't afraid to go the extra mile to make things happen. We're incredibly grateful to have had him on our side. read more

Don is an outstanding realtor. What surprised me most about him was his follow-up. Whenever I reached out to him, he always returned my call in a prompt manner. Don is also a professional. He knows his business very well which gave me confidence in the process. Along with his knowledge, he had the patience to explain things and answer any questions I had. I highly recommend Don if you are selling or buying a property. There's no doubt in my mind that I would use him again in the future. read more

I am truly impressed with Don! He is a hidden gem who provided superior customer service and made the home selling process seamless! Don was communicative, highly knowledgeable, honest, genuine, fair, kind, and consoling (put me at ease during times of stress) - all great qualities I admire and look for in an agent. I am so glad we met Don - for both professional and personal reasons. He is a genuinely good hearted person whom we plan to do all future business with. Thank you, Don for your professionalism, expertise, and friendship throughout the home selling process back in 2020. read more

I am truly impressed with Don! He is a hidden gem who provided superior customer service and made the home selling process seamless! Don was communicative, highly knowledgeable, honest, genuine, fair, kind, and consoling (put me at ease during times of stress) - all great qualities that I admire and look for in an agent. I am so glad we met Don - for both professional and personal reasons. He is a genuinely good hearted person whom we plan to do all future business with. Thank you, Don for your professionalism, expertise, and friendship. Sincerely, The Thompsons. read more

I'm glad that we have Don as our agent .he is very professionals . He really good at what he's doing .he goes be on his way to help you don't matter what time it is.thank you Don for helping us get ours first home. I would definitely use Don again when I need to buy another home. Thank Don you're the BEST read more

Don was very informative and walked us step by step through the entire process. Beyond what I thought was possible, single income family of eight no less and he did it! He fought for us and held all our interest in the highest regard even defending us and himself at one point which made us all that more confident in his expertise. It was an honor and a privilege to call him or agent and we couldn't have done it without him. Anyone looking for down payment assistance,i couldn't recommend him high enough. read more

Don has been amazing helping us realize our dream to become home owners! My husband and I recently became First time home owners and he has answered all our questions and informed us of all our options during the process. Very humble and outgoing. I highly recommend him if your ready to become a home owner or ready for a new home ! read more

Omg, Don is amazing! First time buyer, VA, he got me into my home in Ramona in 28 days! His ethics are above reproach, he will walk you through every step of the transaction. Most importantly, this transaction is about you and you getting into your home; it is not about him and his commission. I have been burned by "popular agents" before and I did a lot of research before choosing Don and I am glad I did. read more

Don Gardnier is the best he is an awesome realtor has so much knowledge. His very responsible shows up to our meeting on time and replies to your message/question quick I would totally recommend don to a friend as a realtor read more

(BE SURE TO SCROLL DOWN AND READ REVIEWS THAT ARE NOT RECOMMENDED TOO) After much research and several different encounters with various Realtors, I stumbled upon Don's website that was filled with great information for first time home buyers. From his website alone you can tell he is very knowledgeable about what he does for a living and after speaking with him you can really sense his passion for his business and helping people buy their first home. After talking to him we decided to use him as our Realtor and we are so happy we did. Unlike other Realtors we dealt with in the past, he was extremely responsive and helpful from start to finish. We never asked a question that he could not answer on the spot. He or his assistance/wife, Cheryl, always returned our calls ASAP. He always explained every step of the process in great detail so that we would know what to expect and why. When it came time to look at homes, he was filled with knowledge about what to look for when looking at different aspects of the home. He pointed out the roofing, how you can tell a newer home from an older home, pointed out the pipes on the home and the differences in the older material vs what they use now and why, how one can tell if a home has been maintained over the years, etc... His knowledge really helped us make the best decision in buying a home that we would be happy with long term. He always made us feel like his top priority and only client. When it came time to make a bid he went over the process thoroughly and let us know all of our options on how to handle things that might come up and things to consider. He was very persistent with everyone involved in the process of our purchase. He maintained consistent contact with everyone from the other Realtor to the loan officer and anyone in between. He was sure to include us in every email conversation that pertained to our deal and almost always followed it with a phone call. Most everything was handled via email and we too included Don in any email we sent out. If we ever requested information from someone and he saw there was no response, he followed our email with one of his own and of course included us in that email. It's been a couple of months now since we purchased our home and there are a few little things that we have had questions on and Don is still responsive and attentive. He does not just forget about you once the deal is done. Don and Cheryl have the best personalities and make you feel like a friend, not just a client. I have recommended Don to several friends and associates and will continue to hand out his business card and tell people about him. He helped us take advantage of programs that many of my friends and family were not privy to when they bought their first home. Don works hard for his clients and shares his knowledge with them every step of the way. He and his wife are a great team and work hard on getting your deal done. You can't go wrong using Don as your Realtor. Private message me with any questions. read more

I had mentioned to a co-worker that I felt like I was never going to be able to save up enough money for a down payment on a house. She gave me Don's number and told me to contact him as he got her into her place for only 1% down. I called him that day for the First Time Home Buyers Consultation. Within a couple weeks he had me pre-approve for a home loan and got me into some programs that allowed me to purchase my house with no money down. I was so happy I almost started crying. We also used Don as our Buyers agent. He was extremely responsive and worked extremely hard to help me close escrow by the end of September as I wanted to be moved in before the holidays. I now give his number out to everyone I know or run I to that mentions that they would like to buy a house. I highly recommend his services as both an Agent and Consultant for first time home buyers. read more