If you are wondering if you should hire Paul Montano as your Realtor, and don't want to read the…read morebook I'm about to write, let me save you some time...the answer is an absolute YES!! You won't regret it. I am in the military and was stationed about an hour north of Los Angeles when we got orders to San Diego. I was referred to Paul by a co-worker and when I emailed him, I received a call back within the hour. I knew from the first phone conversation that we wanted to work with Paul. Being 3 hours away meant we could only come see houses on the weekend. During the week, we'd receive updates from Paul's website, identify a few houses of interest, and he would research and get us all the information. The best part, he would personally go to each house, conduct a video walkthrough and send us the videos each night. That was huge for us. It allowed us to weed out houses and narrow things down. Each weekend for a month, we would drive down on Saturday, meet Paul and he would spend a few hours showing us the houses we were interested in. It was always organized and timely. During the house walkthroughs, I think he was more critical than we were! Buying a house can be overwhelming and it was nice to know he understood our needs, pointed out the good and bad of each property, discussed things like schools, mello roos, and provided insights that we might have overlooked. We ended up picking a "fixer upper" in east Chula Vista and again Paul was there. Knowing we were going to repair, replace or fix things anyway, he still negotiated an additional $5K in various credits from the seller. That went a long way in getting things done. From the closing date to our move in date was about 5 weeks. We used that time for renovations and over night, Paul went from being our Realtor to being our Project Manager. He said " I have some guys" and boy he was right. He coordinated and scheduled the flooring guy, painters, cabinet resurfacing, kitchen cabinet manufacturing and install, Plumbers, Tiling, roofers while referring us to places to source materials at a great price. He sent updates along the way and he dealt with my anxious and needlessly worrisome calls with great compassion and understanding. Buying and then renovating a house from 3 hours away was stressful, but honestly, most of that was self-induced, and Paul (and team) were amazing. We couldn't be happier with Paul, his service, counsel and friendship over these last few months and we are absolutely in love with our fixed... "fixer upper".

I worked with Paul to sell a house that I inherited from my mother a few years ago. The house is…read morein Chula Vista, but I live in LA and recently took a new job that required a lot of travel. I really needed a realtor that I could trust and that was willing to take care of the sales process in my absence. Paul exceeded my expectations in every way. He was professional, friendly and went above and beyond to get my house sold quickly and for the best price possible. He even took care of a couple of small repairs while I was in LA. He communicated often and was always available when I needed him. He allowed me to stay focused on my new job while he took care of selling the house. He suggested an asking price that was higher than I was thinking and then he was able to sell it for more that the asking price! I would highly recommend Paul for anyone looking to have an easy and successful real estate buying or selling experience.

I recently had the opportunity to work with RJ on a challenging transaction for the sale of a…read moreresidential property. Throughout the transaction, RJ was efficient, knowledgeable and hands-on to ensure the integrity of the transaction as well as the closing of this transaction. It has been a pleasure to work with him.!

The most wonderful realtor anyone could use. He's knowledgeable, personable, and easy to get a hold…read moreof. He's also very professional in how he handles everything. He will also take you through a step-by-step process, by holding your hand, and making sure you understand everything. I would definitely recommend him as one of the best San Diego Realtors!!

Their properties are rundown, not maintained, plumbing and electrical systems constantly need…read morerepairs. One particular property has NO Handicap Parking required by Law yet all the other little complexes around them do. And, the same property won't give you a parking stall if you don't have a car! WTF?!

Some of the most straightforward and honest people I've ever rented from. Everyone at the office is…read moreincredibly nice, will be contacting them first if I ever end up back in SD.

Shylia at the Lewis Team really is an amazing realtor who genuinely cares about her clients and…read morealways puts their needs first. When she reached out to me so I can help one of her clients with homeowners' insurance, it was clear how deeply she's invested in helping them. She took the time to express to me how important it was for him to be thoroughly cared for, ensuring that no detail was overlooked. Shylia's kindness, honesty, and dedication to helping others is obvious. Shylia's clients really are incredibly fortunate to have someone so compassionate and thoughtful in their corner. She was respectful, and very professional when working with me . If you are looking for a realtor who will truly goes the extra mile to advocate for you and ensure your needs are met, Shylia is the one you can trust wholeheartedly. Denise Dawley My New Leaf Insurance Services

THE BEST there is! We have worked with Dawn and the Lewis Team for nearly fifteen years now and…read morecontinue to refer them to family, friends, colleagues and anyone looking for an excellent real estate team. Their knowledge, expertise and client care are second to none. So whatever your real estate journey entails, give them a call today. You'll be in good hands.

Our experience with Leonor Haynes was both professional and enjoyable…read more Over a period of 7 months Leonor showed us approximately 30 different homes. At no time did Leonor loose patience with us. Through the entire process Leonor was amazingly patient, positive and understanding. No matter the reason for us not picking the home, she never became discouraged. Her concern for us to pick the home that was right for us, was 100% genuine. Once we did pick our home, Leonor negotiated an excellent price and conditions. When the purchase was final, Leonor was as excited and happy as we were. We HIGHLY recommend Leonor Haynes for anyone who is serious about buying or selling a home.

Leonor will get you the property you are looking for. I want to be honest; though this is my first…read moretime buying a property, I was scared to even think about venturing outward and crossing the Rubicon, but Leonor was there for me. She helped me find the right place, and she also pushed me in the right direction all along the process. Leonor has experience on her side. Besides that, she has the wits and knows how to deal with the complex process of buying a house. Still, also, she has the right attitude and flexible enough to adapt and persist with matters dealing with all parties involved. Asides that--and perhaps, most important-- She has an open-minded approach and fluid thinking. Leonor is continuously learning to adapt and relearning, and delivering effective results, in my book, that is a great asset to have.

It was a pleasure working for with Marlyn. My husband and I were first time homebuyers. She made…read morethe process very easy for us. Most importantly very trustworthy. She listened to what we were looking for, location, budget, and she definitely delivered for our first starter home! Very educated with VA home loan and also let us know about the benefits for first time owners. We are very happy. We cannot wait to purchase another second home in the near future. Thank you again Marlyn!

I can't say enough good things about working with Marlyn! I actually reached out to her after a…read moredisappointing experience with another agent who tried to charge me an unreasonably high commission, put in very little effort, and wanted to list my home at a much lower price. He made it clear he had no interest in helping me get the best value for my property. When I contacted Marlyn -- who was the agent who helped me buy this same house six years ago -- she immediately reminded me why I'd had such a great experience with her before. Over the years, she's always been kind, helpful, and genuinely thoughtful whenever I reached out with real estate questions. Even before I decided to hire her, she patiently explained my options and offered honest advice without ever pressuring me. That authenticity really stood out. Once I decided to list with Marlyn, she got to work right away. Within a week, she organized staging, deep cleaning, professional photos, and had my home on the market -- beautifully presented and priced higher than what the other agent had suggested. Not only did she sell my home quickly, but she got $30,000 over asking price! Throughout the process, Marlyn was hands-on, always available, and truly went above and beyond -- even helping with small repairs and personal touches to make sure everything was perfect. Her dedication, professionalism, and genuine care shine through in everything she does. I'm so grateful I decided to trust her again. Marlyn is not only an amazing real estate agent, but also someone who treats her clients like friends. If you want someone who's knowledgeable, hardworking, and truly has your best interests at heart, Marlyn is the one to call.

Angelica helped me and my family purchase our first home in January 2023. As a military family we…read moreexpressed our need to find a home that I could retire from the military and raise our children in. We asked for a turn key ready home as I don't have the money or time to invest in costly repairs. She showed us several homes but we just couldn't land on the right home. We finally found one that was in our price range, however the nightmare was just beginning. The home needed small cosmetic repairs and Angelica assured us that we could get $18K in credits. When we went to sign we noticed that the money had went to the closing cost. This was not part of what we understood to be the case. She then said we would have to pay that out of pocket if we didn't put the credits. When I said we wanted out, she mentioned that the sellers could sue us. I felt threatened and pressured to finish purchasing this house. Then on closing day the sellers refused to leave. They stayed in the home an additional 4 days. When I questioned Angelica she said "I'm sorry, this hasn't happened to me before." I got not compensation and when I asked if I could charge them rent for not leaving on time she said it would take time and cost a lot. She used her nephew to do the inspection, cost $450 and he said the home looked great and we were lucky to have the home. The home was built in 2017 and I am using my homeowners insurance for the third time for roof repairs needed, busted laundry room valves and now in our sink in the kitchen. This house has been a running money pit since we bought it. I understand that as a home owner that I have to make repairs but this is ridiculous. The bedroom carpet was soaked so bad with dog urine that I had to have the floors replaced. I wish that I had something nice to say but instead of Angelica selling us our dream home she sold us a nightmare. I don't recommend using her as your agent, unless you want to be led astray. I waited so long to make a review because I kept thinking the problems would stop eventually and the bleeding would end eventually, but it just won't end. I've had to declare bankruptcy because of what Angelica and her team has put us through. THANKS FOR NOTHING!!!!!

I wish to extend my sincere thanks to Angelica Martinez, for her outstanding performance in helping…read moreus to find and purchase our first home. Her personal sacrifices to keep us moving towards a home purchase. Angelica was stuck with us through the whole process, as time consuming and frustrating as it was. And what more rewarding about working with Angelica is that she just did not represent us an agent but was there for us as a friend as well. Everything went smoothly from start to finish. I would recommend Angelica to all my friends and give her and her team the highest star rating. Million thanks could not say all the things she had done for me and my family. We are glad we chose Angelica as our agent.

Anthony went above and beyond. As a first time home buyer I had a lot of simple questions and…read morewanted to know how the process went. He took the time to walk me through each step and did not pressure me or sway my opinion on a new construction or renovation. My purchase was quick and simple but I never felt like he brushed me off, he answered calls and questions with quick and thorough responses. Without a doubt I will be referring him to friends and family.

Mr. Renue has made this home buying process so stress free. We just purchased our first home and…read morecouldn't be more excited. Thanks to Mr. Renue, we seen our house on the market for one day and he was able to set up access to visit twice the next day and the following. He is Very knowledgeable about the properties. Any questions we had he would answer on the spot, or get back with us within 24 hours or less with an answer. Being in the military, many agents are out to get a sale from you cause they know you are a guarantee home buyer with no set backs. However with Mr. Renue, we felt no pressure at all to buy quickly. He allowed us to take our time and always kept in contact. Mr. Renue was very informative of the military loans and process in home buying being in the military. We definitely learned a lot from him and will continue recommending him to friends and family. He is truly genuine agent and has become a good friend in business . He keeps you in the loop of any housing updates as well as the home market. His honesty brought us comfort and we were glad we switch agents, and got in contact with Mr. Renue. We plan to keep in touch for our next buy!