I've used Luke and Todd for several real estate adventures. They are extremely knowledgeable and resourceful. They have great experience in first timers, second home, rentals, home remodeling, and flipping which helps in the process of selling and buying. They keep up on the industry ins and outs and whether you're buying, selling or just looking, give them a call and they will help you out. Thanks guys look forward to the next one. read more

It was our first time buying a home and I was very nervous because I hate committing to such a big investment. We had some family and friends who do real estate, show us a few places, but they seemed to want to do the least work and expect the most pay. We magically got a referral from a coworker who just bought a home and introduced us to Luke and Todd. They are the most honest and hardworking people ever. They listen to what you want and they make sure they deliver no matter what! They were never pushy, always patient. Luke is always quick to answer any questions any hour of the day/night. They helped us purchase our dream home at a good price! 5 bedrooms with a pool in our backyard. Even after purchasing our home, our relationship did not end. If there was a problem or if I had a question, they were always happy to help without hesitation. I've never thought I'd own a home, but they helped make it happen. Thank you. I highly recommend them! I refer them to all my family and friends when they are home shopping! read more

I met Luke at an open house. I was working on my own after parting ways with an agent that was not working in my best interest. I was immediately impressed with him as he was friendly and attentive and very knowledgeable of the challenges of buying an older home. The market was very competitive and after several months of searching I was considering houses that did not meet my criteria. Luke realized my frustration and made serious efforts to discourage me from making a bad decision. He assured me that there would be a house that was right for me. I am so grateful that he found my perfect home in North Park. I worked with both Luke and Todd during the purchase of my home and would definitely work with them again. read more

I can't recommend the team of Luke and Todd enough! They helped us purchase our first home in a crazy competitive market. Luke was so patient in helping us find our home and his breadth of knowledge is truly one of a kind in a realtor. He knows the market and I'm not exaggerating at all when I say his negotiation skills seriously can't be beat. He helped save us quite a bit when negotiating our final offer and he will get the best outcome for you no matter what. Plus, once you do get into your home, he knows all the things about renovations / home improvement and his help in that area is just such an added bonus and hard to find in a realtor. I trust Luke completely and would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a realtor who is not only a truly wonderful human being but will also deliver the best results for you no matter what. Thank you so much Luke and Todd! read more

We cannot recommend Luke enough! He immediately got a feel for what we were looking for and found properties we were interested in. He talked us through all of the process and answered our many questions as first time buyers. He is very knowledgeable about the San Diego area and has a strong pulse of the market. He always had valuable advice and truly went above and beyond even consulting on our renovation afterwards. We fully trust him and always felt he was on our side. read more

Simply the best! Luke is without a doubt the best realtor you could work with. Especially in such a competitive housing market this past year, I would not want anyone else in my corner. He provides a level of service and experience that you just will not find with any other realtor or website. We definitely owe it to Luke for his unwavering patience and persistence in helping us get our offer accepted. He comes with a mountain of experience, knowledge, and negotiating skills and he will always put his clients first. Best of all he is at baseline a genuinely good human being, easy to talk to, and someone you can always trust. read more

House333, Luke and Todd are great. Luke got us a great deal on a house in San Juan Capistrano with an ocean view, something we didn't originally think possible. He was unfailingly patient and helpful as we looked at numerous houses until we found the right one. Luke and Todd helped us evaluate neighborhoods and helped us through the inspection process and negotiated improvements and fixes to the property that saved us money. Todd helped make the buying and moving steps go smoothly and he continues to provide help when asked, years later. We are very pleased with House333 and gladly would use them again. read more

Luke is an incredible agent and human being. We had previously rented through Todd who is also a phenomenal resource. During our search, Luke was the best communicator, full of knowledge and wisdom, and understood our needs as locals and parents of young children. His wonderful sense of humor helped on the wildest of days in this competitive market. We trust him and know he is so well respected in the community which goes a long way when working with other agents and homeowners. It's easy to say we love Luke and Todd professionally and personally. We highly recommend the House 333 team to everyone looking to find the perfect home. read more

Luke and House333 made our homebuying (and 2 years later, home-selling) experience feel like a breeze! Luke is so knowledgeable about the end-to-end process; as first-time home owners, we felt so confident in every decision we made because he took the time to explain every detail to us. He was extremely communicative, and let us know as soon as he heard back from an agent or received any kind of update/offer. When we were buying, Luke worked so hard to get us the most for our money and make sure that we were getting what we deserved. When we decided to relocate closer to family 2 years later and sell our house, he gave us so many tips & tricks to get the most for our first home that we loved so dearly. Luke and House333 were an integral part of our introduction to the real estate market and we are so grateful to them for all of their hard work in making our dreams a reality. read more

When we moved to San Diego we weren't familiar with the area. After talking to Luke about the type of house and neighborhood we wanted, he knew exactly what to show us! We only needed s a single afternoon looking at a handful of houses before we found our home. The whole process was painless (and his expert negotiation got us a bargain)! Additionally, we wanted a fixer upper and he also helped with the remodel! When we had to move for work, he also sold our house. He gave us sound advice and we sold quickly for great price! Even though we were across the country, he took care of everything and made it very easy for us. There isn't anyone else I would rather work with in the area! read more

I bought a condo with Luke as my agent. Luke came highly recommended by a friend and did not disappoint. He is outstanding in all regards. We saw probably around 40 showings and he was always patient with me. Most importantly, he was someone I could trust. He was never pushy with any sale but always offered valuable advice. Luke's negotiation skill also came in very handy. He and his team are extremely responsive. I would use Luke and Todd again without hesitation. read more

Luke & Todd are a pleasure to work with!!! We had already made our decision on an agent to sell our home. Luke caught us off guard with his level of preparation and passion for the business! Both Todd and Luke are professional, excellent with quick responses and organized! Best of all we had a quick sale, we believe was because of all their hard work! Will work with them for any future purchases. read more

updated review. 3/6/18. I purchased my house back in May 2017. Luke kind of told me I should consider looking at the house that I purchased. Everyday that I look at the local housing costs(even after I purchased mine). I am glad I went with his suggestion. Everything with the transaction went smooth minus the previous owner left a bunch of trash.(We were not surprised). They also gave me my deposit back even though we broke the lease on my condo I was renting. I am glad I rented from them(and now I got a house through them) read more

I was 20 years old when Luke helped me buy my first home. You can only imagine all the questions and concerns I had. Luke offered excellent advice, answered every question, and helped me make informed decisions. Before helping me by my home a year before he also helped my sister and father. I highly recommend Luke and his team at House 333. He has become our family's relator and I am always recommending him to other friends and family. Thank you again Luke read more

Luke is just a pleasure to work with. He is very responsive and detail-oriented. His knowledge of the market, as well as the possible modeling options and cost, is second to none. read more

Luke is an invaluable broker. He's professional & friendly, extremely responsive and knows everything about his neighborhoods. He was recommended to us by our contact at Chase Bank in North Park and we're so grateful we got to work with Luke! He listens, is patient and so easy to work with. He gave us sound advice and kept it real. The closing process was daunting since it was our first purchase and his team made us feel supported. We would definitely call Luke again! read more

Luke helped me buy my first place back in 2012, and I wanted to post a quick review of my experience. Since buying then I've used his company at times for property management, and have been consistently impressed with him and his partner Todd over the years. Luke was absolutely great working with me in my home buying process and I couldn't be happier with the place I finally ended up in. It took nearly 5 months of searching, but throughout the process he was both generous with his time and patient with walking me through the process as a first time home buyer. His knowledge of the area I was targeting (North Park/ South Park) was unparalleled as he has a block by block knowledge of these neighborhoods and the selling agents within them. I would highly recommend him to my friends, and I would definitely plan on working with him again-- the only problem is I don't expect to need a new place anytime soon. read more

Luke is friendly, approachable, and endlessly helpful during the home buying process. He's always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that his clients end up in a place they love that fits all of their needs and most of their wants. As a first-time homebuyer, I felt as though I was in excellent hands. Luke made what should have been an anxiety-inducing process much more manageable than I was expecting. Thanks in large part to Luke, we ended up in a place that we love that was under our budget. read more

We first met Luke Kensen in 2021 while we were looking without representation to buy a home in San Diego. We happened to look at one of his listings, and were very impressed with his knowledge of real estate, easy manner, and professionalism. While we didn't buy that home, we requested that he represent us in our search as buyers. Luke is patient, good at listening to his clients, and good at asking questions. We found Luke also helpful in picturing houses as they could be with some additional work, rather than only as is, and characterizing the resources required to make such a revision. Luke has a great eye for space! Luke showed up promptly to appointments, and helped use our time well. After viewing several houses with him, we found a home we wanted to buy. Luke advised us on how to make our offer the strongest. In addition, he has experience with dealing with many brokers in the area, and is able to leverage that knowledge for his clients. He was able to craft for us a fair offer, and negotiate its acceptance in the current challenging market for buyers. Luke works with Todd Worthington, who is exceptional in staying on top of and carrying out all the correspondence and transactions necessary for closing the deal. We highly recommend both Luke Kensen and house333 to anyone who is interested in real estate representation. read more

Working with house333 and Luke was an absolutely dream. We both bought and sold our home in California with Luke and the entire process was easy and Luke made sure that all of our questions/concerns throughout were always answered promptly and personally. Real estate agents transact all the time but for the buyer/seller it is a huge life moment and Luke always made sure we knew that we were important to him and house333 as people and not just dollar signs. That praise also extends to the entire house333 staff, everyone was warm and welcoming and always ready to jump on a call to quickly get something answered or solved. Selling with house333 was particularly exciting because of their marketing and personal touches which allowed us to get top dollar for our home. We can't recommend Luke and house333 enough! read more

This review is based on my experience with house333 during my house search. I started looking at the peak of the market when interest rates were low. I was a first time home buyer with pretty much no idea what i was getting into. If you are looking to buy, I really enjoyed my experience with Luke & this team and recommend them with no reservations. We shopped around a little with different agents and we really liked their business savvy and knowledge about the different neighborhoods we were interested in buying in. Also, just fyi, I'm writing this review out of my own initiative (i.e., they didn't ask me to write a yelp review). As for the process---be ready to put in the work and be good communicators. Luke will put in as much work as you do in the search and what you get from them is what you put in. Luke is an aggressive negotiator and really knows the real estate market in San Diego. He is also really good at being accessible via email and phone/text, which was really great during the bidding war season when there were multiple times when we would send him a message saying we wanted to put in an offer on a house that had literally just entered the market. We were often traveling for work so we often put together offers virtually over a period of a couple hours. If you are interested in buying an investment property or something that needs a little TLC, they will give you recommendations for people they have worked with before if you need suggestions from mortgage brokers to contractors. We really appreciated this and really love all the renovation work that came out of his recommendations. We ended up finding an overlooked property in Normal Heights (horrible online pictures) but we fixed it up a little and it is perfect for us. We love the neighborhood (few blocks from blind lady ale house!) and the walkable lifestyle it allows us to live. read more

Luke, Todd and their team provide top-notch service. They are the insanely quick in responding to emails and phone calls, and are professional in all communications. They have a deep understanding of the housing market and neighborhoods in San Diego. We had to move to San Diego quickly for a job. Luke and Todd helped make the transition easy and seamless. When we committed to purchasing a house, Luke sat down with my wife and I, and explained a variety of options to ensure we got the house we wanted in the price range we desired. Beyond being terrific at their jobs and helping us as first-time homebuyers navigate the confusing process, Luke and his team were enjoyable to work with. They made the home search fun and provided valuable advice throughout the process. We're thankful to have found Luke and Todd for our house search. We love our house and neighborhood, and we plan on sticking with Luke and Todd for all of our future real estate needs. read more

I read the review from Aaron and I have to say that he is waaaay off base. It's interesting how when people complain they don't realize that he is basically describing he and his girlfriend in his review. "Aiding in a crime?" What an idiot Aaron is! I wish he knew all the facts first before spewing this hateful banter. I like House333 and Luke because of his professionalism and his eagerness to assist. He goes out of his way - more than any other realtor I've known - to meet my expectations. He helped my friend and me through some real tough times. He provided me a sense of relief that things will be okay and my anxiety eventually lessened. Don't take to heart any of the negative comments because they simply are not true. People who complain really have nothing better to do, and, quite frankly, don't have all their facts straight. Give Luke a shout-out. Great business, great people, great future! read more

I was a first time home buyer and was buying on my own so everything about the real estate process was new to me. Luke came highly recommended so I already had high expectations, but he quickly blew those out of the water. I am in sales and have been all my life so I already have a high "salesman" radar so doing any sort of transaction of this nature makes me cautious. With that being said, not at a single point in the entire 3-5 month relationship I had with Luke prior to my first buy did I feel pressured into anything. Every place we looked at he sat back, listened, and only answered questions when I asked. Not once did he make any notion that I should lean in one purchasing direction over another. I had worked with another agent prior to Luke and the difference is uncanny. Luke's knowledge about the business, the market, the transaction, etc. is unmatched. The best thing about Luke is when we would go place to place he would tell me what was good about the place, what was bad, what needed to be fixed, what I could get away with not fixing, how much things would cost, the list goes on and on. He was even emailing me comps on other comparable properties at 3 a.m. one evening. To be completely honest, I could talk about Luke's professionalism and skill set for days. Even after our deal was done, he continues to be at my beckon call whenever I have questions or concerns. This will definitely be a long standing business relationship. I would easily refer Luke out to anyone who needs a real estate agent without a second doubt. Luke is incredible at what he does and made this frustrating process easier than I could have ever imagined. Like I said, I could go on and on.... read more

Luke and Todd are more than we could've asked for as realtors. They gave us excellent guidance, tenacious availability, and deep knowledge about a wide range of homes in our area. They listened to what we wanted and found creative ways to meet our needs with properties we never would've thought as options until they showed us. Particular high points were helping us extricate ourselves from a seller who ended up behaving in a sketchy manner after we'd made an offer, and in helping us find ways to make competitive offers in a market where we were regularly outbid by many tens of thousands over the asking prices. They also have a strong network and knew how to leverage it throughout the buying process to get the best deal possible for us. Whether getting a good rate on the mortgage loan, doing the home inspection or planning remodeling and repairs, they always had someone available to get the job done, and done well. I hope we're in our new home for a long time, but if we were to move, I wouldn't hesitate to work with them again. They have our highest recommendation and you'd be crazy not to work with them. read more

As a 1st time home buyers my wife & I are forever grateful to Luke, Todd & Jolene at House333. Coming off a rocky home hunt in San Francisco we shifted our sights to San Diego. From the moment we were introduced to Luke it was a white glove experience rooted in TRUST. Luke is an expert in the San Diego real estate market and gave us the lowdown on every neighborhood we were interested in. From our first consultation we could tell he wasn't like other agents simply trying to make a commission he was different. Highly personable & educational having our best interests in mind. He is a successful real estate investor and not just an agent. We viewed him as more of a real estate life coach. We developed the attributes of our ideal home and Luke setup a custom home search for us. Not just MLS search but a fully branded portal for us to review homes and specify our interest levels. Luke invested his entire day touring properties with us and ensuring we had VIP access at every location. After identifying a property Luke provided guidance and strategy at every turn. Literally 24/7 communication helping us negotiate the most favorable terms. The process was intense but effortless at the same time. Luke was transparent in his communication with the seller's agent and ultimately got us the deal we wanted. Luke stayed involved throughout escrow and introduced us to Todd (House 333's office manager). Together they helped us navigate every step from inspection, financing, home renovations ect. Luke and Todd made this a human experience and not just a transaction. I wouldn't be surprised to see them as stars of their own HGTV show! We cannot THANK them enough and extend our praise & gratitude publicly! read more

Luke is the best real estate agent I've ever encountered. He has the best interest of his clients in mind. He treated me like a VIP client even when all I wanted was to buy was a very modest starter home (not common in my experience!). His knowledge and negotiation skills cannot be beat. You will feel so confident to have him on your side. He has resources for everything and gives the best remodeling and design tips. He stays in touch after the purchase and is always there to answer questions. You cannot go wrong with Luke. It's very rare to find an agent like him. We've also been using Todd as our property manager. He is the nicest guy and the experience has been great. read more

My partner and I are total newbies to a first attempt in buying a home in San Diego. I met Luke and Todd thru a good friend, Candi, in San Diego. Luke has been extremely accommodating and was able to get us appointments to see the first two homes we were interested in right away. We came down from LA and he was on time, super attentive and had a lot of great information. We have only just begun this quest for a home, but I know we are in good hands. More to update on the home quest soon ... read more

Our experience with Luke at house333 has been exceptional! We have used him to sell two different houses and would use him again. He and his office staff are highly responsive and professional. He walked us through the process efficiently and made great recommendations about what make sense for pricing, suggested reasonable updates to make on the property to make it sell it better (and worked with what was there if we didn't want to do the updates), and managing it all on our schedule. He managed the showings in a way that was minimally disruptful and worked with our young children. His positive energy and enthusiasm really helped keep us grounded during the sale and his negotiation skills were just what we needed - not pushy, but firm! I would highly recommend Luke and house333! read more

I have bought and sold several properties in my life, but working with House 333 last summer to sell out house was the best decision we could have made! Luke, Todd and their team guided us through the most efficient and successful home sale process I have ever experiences. Our house not only sold in record time, but also above asking price thanks to their knowledge of the market, their strategy and great negotiation skills! The House 333 team was always ahead of the process during the escrow period, which made the entire transaction much easier to deal with. I highly recommend House 333 to represent you whether you are selling or buying...! read more

House 333 Real Estate agent Luke Kensen sold 2 properties for me and each time his negotiating skills got the house sold for a greater price than listed. Once he gets a nibble on a marketed house I know a sale is eminent. Each house sold in less than 2 months. read more

Luke and Todd came highly recommended to us from friends and we couldn't have been in better hands. They are true professionals and know the Southern California real estate market extremely well. What sets them apart is how much about their clients and their ability to understand and address any concerns they may have. Luke responds at ALL hours, Todd was here for us if Luke was out of town, and together their knowledge and guidance got us through a very tough purchase process. Go with House333 and know that these guys will help you through it all. HIGHLY recommend! read more

I have worked with Luke as a first time home buyer, and first time home seller as well. Luke took his time to make sure I was educated on the process, and I always felt like he had my best interest in mind. After my experience with buying my first home, when I was going to sell that home there was no question in my mind I would use Luke. Not only is he approachable, responsive, and friendly- I always felt like he genuinely cared for me. He also always made sure I got the most for my money! He even got the solar panels on my first home paid for by the seller! I would recommend him to any of my friends or family. read more

I was lucky enough to work with Luke as my buying agent when searching for my first home purchase in San Diego. The San Diego market can be extremely competitive for a buyer in my price range and I found this out first hand. Luke was a steady source of knowledge, confidence and an outstanding negotiator. He made himself available whenever I had questions or wanted to view a home. When it came to making an offer he always had creative suggestions to help my offer look more enticing. After numerous bidding wars I finally secured an amazing new home that needed just a little work. Luke and Todd were kind enough to put me in touch with the contractor they utilize for their personal projects along with an amazing painter. They really did help provide the full package deal! Luke and Todd were consistent through the closing of my home and made sure to check in after the sale was complete as well! Since my purchase my in-laws and 2 family friends have utilized Luke and Todd as their selling agents if that give you any idea as to how happy everyone has been with them. read more

Luke has helped me find properties on multiple occasions. He is a great realtor and advocate for the client. He also knows North Park like the back of his hand. He is extremely thorough and does extensive research. You can really tell that he loves his job. He doesn't mince words and gets things done quickly; which are traits that I really appreciate. read more

Luke is truly the most amazing realtor I have ever met! I wish I had met him when I first moved to San Diego, when I was looking for my own place. When I first moved to San Diego 5-6 years ago, I went through 3 realtors. From my experience, most realtors are not looking out for their clients' best interest, even though that is what they're supposed to do. Instead they're looking out for their own best interest: making a quick commission. All those 3 realtors did the same thing: every place they showed us, they immediately said "ready to make an offer?"--as if I were buying a shirt that, if I didn't like it very much later, I could just buy another one. As if I weren't about to buy the most expensive purchase of my life! The first time we met Luke, we asked him to show us an apartment because we were looking for an investment property. After he showed us the place, he had no comments about the apartment, but he told us that if we wanted to see other places where he knew would be much better investments, he'd gladly take us around. He asked us if we had time then, and he took us to North Park, and he drove us up and down the streets of North Park, and told us that was the area to invest in. He didn't show us any specific places to sell us. I could then tell how much he loved what he did! He told me he wanted to help me buy a place that would be good for me, so if I ever wanted to live there, I would love it, and it would make me money. He patiently showed us lots of places for over a year, and he never complained that he had showed us too many places and I should just hurry up and make an offer. Instead, many of the places we saw, he told us "I can find you a better house". I have NEVER seen a realtor say that!!! He is the most honest, scrupulous, amazing realtor I have ever met!!! He truly looks out for the best interest of his clients. He treated us like we were his family. He did find me an amazing house, which he also helped remodel. I mean, how many realtors do that for their clients? He has amazing sense of design. He can see a gem hidden in rubble. He's truly amazing! Now I need to talk about the second half of this incredible partnership: Todd. Todd is the yin to Luke's yang. Luke is fast, super energetic, always on the go. Todd is calm, meticulous, methodical, detail oriented. He makes sure that all the horrendous paperwork, deadlines are on time. He's also a property manager, and he manages my property, and he takes such good care of it. He's found really great tenants. He's on top of all the maintenance issues. And he keeps me posted of what's going on with the property and the tenants, without me having to do anything. He's amazing! And he's such a great dad too! I truly don't know how they do all that they do! I just can't say enough good things about them. I can only say I was very lucky to have met them, and to have them as my realtors! read more

Luke and Todd are both incredibly personable, understanding and communicative. Would definitely rent through them again, or buy when the time comes read more

Of all the real estate agents we have used to purchase houses, Luke and Todd are the best. We were on our second real estate agent during a relocation house hunt, when a friend recommended Luke. As soon as friends know you are hunting for a house, it's amazing how many real estate agents come out of the woodwork. So we were reluctant to switch to another agent, even though the current one was mediocre. Most real estate agents can only drive you around and show you houses. Or when it comes time to make an offer, most agents will ask you what you want to offer. Or during the stressful time on how much more do you want to counteroffer. Or they have no idea what to say when the seller tells you all about the not-to-code stuff or the subfloor dry-rot. Not Luke. His knowledge of market pricing, cost to repair and negotiating skills set him apart. I am not a real estate expert. I depend upon that expert to help guide me on making the right decision on the offer and counteroffers. Thats Luke. I have referred him to anyone buying a house. Some hired Luke and now they are referring him to others. Luke and Todd are the guys you need in your corner. I just hope he won't be too busy to help me on my next purchase..... read more

Luke, Todd and the House333 team are as good as it gets. They know everything about the housing market, particularly in the area we were interested in (North Park), and helped us score the house we loved for a great price! Luke is a master negotiator, and Todd's attention to detail cannot be beat. I appreciate their attentiveness when listening to what we wanted, and the effort they have both shown to get to know us and our personalities- they knew what we needed before we did! I would absolutely recommend House333! They're the best! read more

Luke and Todd were incredible to work with. As first-time homebuyers, they patiently and efficiently walked my husband and I through every step of the way. Luke was extremely responsive and proactive when we wanted to view homes and decided to make offers. He did an incredible job of negotiating and I believe, because of his skills and efficiency, we avoided a bidding war and had our offer quickly accepted on the home we now own. The escrow process was very short and efficient as well. They are very knowledgeable of the San Diego market and well connected. They not only helped us with viewing, making offers, and purchasing our home but Todd helped answer questions we had about being first-time landlords. When you work with Luke and Todd, you know you are in good hands! We will definitely be using them again for our future home purchases! read more