I've been toying with the idea to buy an investment property in the San Diego area over the next…read more1-2 years (assuming rates go down to affordable levels). While I'm originally from San Diego, I'm unfamiliar with the real estate market other than looking at properties on Zillow. While talking to a childhood friend, she recommended her realtor Erin and gave me her number. It felt too intrusive to call her personal cellphone so I decided to go to her website to learn more about her and ultimately decided to call the general number. Well, guess who answered?! lol Erin. I had to mute the phone shortly after she answered because I was awkwardly giggling to myself like a crazy person. I guess I just figured someone from her team would answer so it's funny I ended up talking to her anyway. We had a nice conversation. While I had many questions, she patiently answered them all. She offered locations to consider in my price range, townhomes and single family homes and places that don't charge an HOA. I thought HOA's were only on condo's, derp. Erin demonstrated to me that she's more interested in the relationship than the transaction and I respect that. We went ahead and scheduled an appointment at her office next week so she can help me with planning.

Selling and buying a home can be very overwhelming, but having to right Realtor can make all the…read moredifference and that is exactly what I experienced with Erin Wade. It was time for my mom to finally downsize to a home which would be more manageable; square footage to yard maintenance; for someone in their 80's. Therefore, I searched Yelp and after viewing the realtors on Yelp, Erin Wade stood out even before I read her reviews. I called Erin and set up a meet and greet with my mom and husband to discuss options for selling and buying a home in the area. From starting to finish, Erin was friendly, professional, and went above and beyond to make the entire process smooth, stress-free and successful for my mom who has never had to deal with selling and buying a home for over 30+ years. Erin is incredibly knowledgeable about the market, communication was always clear and timely, and she responded to all texts and/or emails in a timely matter even while out of town for family event. If it just so happened Erin was not available, she assigned someone from her team to cover in her absence. Erin made sure we were kept in the loop on any information about the property my mom was selling and the one she was purchasing. Erin really catered to my mom's needs and to my husband and my expectations during the process. Overall, Erin made us feel we were the only customer even though we know that is not true. We; my mom, husband and I, are grateful to have found Erin Wade and her team to help my mom sell her home and find her forever home. If you are looking for a great, reliable, friendly and knowledgeable Realtor. Erin Wade is that Realtor. I will definitely call Erin Wade when I am in the market to sell my home.

Serri was an absolutely exceptional real estate agent, and we can't recommend her and her partner…read moreGeorge highly enough. We hired Serri to sell our five-acre property with an exceptional panoramic view, our beloved home, and from the very first walkthrough she was extremely professional and thorough. She inspected every bit of the home and grounds and immediately knew how to position it to meet our specific goal: a quick sale, at a strong price, with no lingering on the market and no price reductions. A previous agent had pitched our home as a retirement property, which never sat right with us. Serri saw it exactly as we did, as a family home, and priced and marketed it accordingly. She brought in her own staging team, photographer, and videographer (including drone footage), and recommended a handful of relatively small, inexpensive updates, including a fresh paint job. The return on those modest changes was remarkable. They made a huge difference in how the home showed and clearly helped drive up buyer interest and the final sale price. Serri and George held a single open house that brought in over 100 visitors, and within 48 hours we had two offers above our asking price, from a family with young children and another who was ready to start one. Both could clearly picture themselves living there. Serri and George managed every step of the process with great care and skill. We were also in the middle of an international move at the time, which made everything more stressful, and Serri and George took every worry off our plate. Whether you're buying, selling, or just need solid advice, Serri and George are fantastic, and we recommend them without hesitation.

A Seamless, Professional Home-Buying Experience with Seri Rowell…read more From our very first conversation, Seri demonstrated the utmost professionalism--she guided me (and my family) through every step with clarity, confidence, and genuine care. Her extensive knowledge of the San Diego market was evident, and I felt like I was in expert hands the whole way. What truly set Seri apart was her attentive listening. She consistently asked thoughtful questions to understand our priorities--our must-haves and nice-to-haves--and tailored her search accordingly. It was clear she wasn't just showing houses; she was working hard to find our home. Her response time was exceptional. Whenever I had a question--whether it was about a property detail, paperwork, or next steps--Seri would respond rapidly. Even evenings and weekends, she was reachable and dependable. This level of availability brought so much peace of mind. As one past client said, "She was always available for questions... and informed us what to expect" . Overall, working with Seri--and the wider Brand Realty Team--was absolutely seamless. All parts of the transaction flowed effortlessly: from viewings to offers to closing. The process felt well‑orchestrated and stress‑free, exactly what first-time buyers dream of. One review perfectly captured it: "Wonderful experience from start to finish... Extremely professional and fun.... All bases were covered" . --- Summary: What You'll Love About Seri Professional, knowledgeable, and respectful throughout Listens carefully and adapts to your needs Lightning-fast responses, available when you need her Smooth, streamlined transactions--no unexpected bumps If you're looking for a realtor who blends top-tier expertise with a personal, responsive touch, Seri Rowell is the one. I couldn't recommend her more!

You will be hard pressed to find a harder working and more dedicated Realtor than Melissa Huk. I've…read moreworked on several escrow transactions with Melissa, and she is always one step ahead of what needs to be done. Her commitment to her clients is unwavering. I've also come to know Melissa on a personal level and without hesitation can tell you she is a beacon of integrity; this is a crucial trait for your real estate agent to have because your agent represents YOU and thus his/her ethical character is critical. Melissa is also kind, smart, a solid negotiator and she has a great sense of humor. When you're buying or selling a home you spend A LOT of time with and talking to your agent, so it's important to work with someone you trust and with whom you enjoy spending time. Melissa Huk is the whole package and I highly endorse her!

We found Melissa Huk of Keller Williams through Yelp and Sold our home with the help of Melissa…read more My husband and I instantly felt comfortable conversing with Melissa in our home and we really enjoyed her company. Melissa's engaging personality made us want to bond with her even more. By the time that our meeting ended, my husband and Iconcluded that Melissa was pretty incredible. She has a tremendous blend of classiness and straight to the point professionalism. She is extremely well versed in the nuisance of buying and selling homes. Melissa is a book of knowledge with over 26 years of experience. She is systematic, nurturing and full of humility. She was understanding yet driven with resolve! She is passionate about her industry yet tender in her approach. Always finding the best possible option to successfully move forward with the sale of our property. Melissa answered and responded to all of our questions. She gave us suggestions, wise instructions, she even set us up with her preferred contractor for home repairs, touch ups and even staged our home. Melissa was always available to answer and respond to all of our questions. She gave us such wonderful insigh about selling our home. She created an outline for us to follow, with timelines and a well thought out checklist to help us transition from being sellers to buyers again. Melissa was our constant point of contact throughout our selling process. Melissa is full of gracious knowledge. She wholeheartedly listens, understands and made sure that things got put into motion on our behalf as soon as possible. She was all about getting things done and being proactive. Melissa and her team operate like a true family. They all work together as a team, more like a loving family. They seem to have found a way to balance business and pleasure! They have definitely set the bar high for any company or Real Estate agent for having an exceptional organization, a phenomenal staff and unparalleled service.When you work with Melissa Huk and her team, you will encounter the ultimate professionals. Thank you so much for all you did!

Sherrie is simply the best! She's professional, responsive, and genuinely caring. Her deep…read moreknowledge of real estate, especially the unique rules and regulations of 55+ communities, was absolutely invaluable. Even though I lived close to the property I was selling, Sherrie took care of everything. She coordinated and scheduled all the work that needed to be done and seemed to have a trusted contact for every job, all at reasonable prices. If you are out-of-state and looking for the best, Sherrie is it. She offered thoughtful advice throughout the process and was always easy to reach and a pleasure to talk to. You truly can't go wrong with Sherrie. This is A+++ service from start to finish.

You DEFINATELY want Sherrie Goldby as your agent. I was…read moremoving out of state and needed someone who could take care of everything on my behalf and leave me alone to search and buy my new home. She did just that---- SHE: - Completed any interior or exterior repairs - Made the escrow and overall sales process smooth - Cleaning of the home inside and outside - Arranged an estate sale and removal of left behind belongings - Making sure items are donated to the requested charity - Excellent Responsive and effective communication - Being Professional, knowledgeable, respectful - Obtained a good fair price for the home - Provided all the proper disclosures and reports to protect the seller - Provided copies of all documents (pdfs) and electronic files Sherrie is exceptional in every aspect and I never worried about one single thing.

As a military family coordinating return from deployment overseas, as well as a move across the…read morecountry upon return, we were unable to tour houses in person and yet needed a place to land before starting the next tour in Southern California. Despite this, Robyn Goodkind (virtually) took us through, in immaculate detail, each of the homes that we were interested, as well as proposed lovely options tailored to our family's budget, wants, and needs. Each house she toured with us she set out pros and cons of cost-to-value, location, and any architectural nuances. She was more than open to discussion and feedback given some of the unorthodox interests and pets we have. She helped us pursue some houses that she advised caution against, and when it didn't work out, where "I told you so" would have been apropos, she was ever graceful and helped us to pivot and rebound quickly! Ultimately, the house that she recommended highest was the one we decided upon; however, once the paperwork was signed (remotely), when most folks cut ties and run, she was just getting started. She went through great lengths after closing to ensure that the house was move-in-ready. Now, having unpacked and settled for a short while, we are ready to take on our next chapter, and we owe it, sincerely, to Robyn. Thank you Robyn!! ( o o )

Robyn is by far the best real estate agent I've ever had. She brings so much to the table: her…read moreexperience and depth of knowledge, (as you either know, or will find out), real estate is tricky business! She guided us every step of the way in selling my mom's (my childhood) home, with respect and understanding of not just the business end of things, but the human side. Selling, or buying, a home is an emotional experience and I felt Robyn was very aware of this part of it as well, but kept us moving to get through it. She's very smart, I had confidence in her, and she's also very personable, I felt comfortable in reaching out to her with any concerns or questions that came up. Trust is huge in any relationship, dealing with transactions of money and trust...well Robyn is very honest and transparent, I have complete trust in her. Robyn just has a great combination of experience, knowledge, the law, the money, plus very personable and kind. I feel lucky that I connected with her, so here I am telling you to go with her, you won't regret it.

We have had the pleasure of working with Mike a few times. Mike is above and beyond with customer…read moreservice. He is patient and thorough, and there's NO DOUBT we are getting the best rate. Mike is always available to answer questions, and ensures you have the easiest experience possible. He is truly a treasure!

For starters, Mike and his team is AWESOME. He saved us almost $28k!!! A little background: My…read morewife and I found a great forever home. We were working with a lender, getting deep into the process. Our offer was accepted, we put a good faith deposit down and we were now in escrow. Once we received the loan estimate from our lender, we still owed about $8k on top of our good faith deposit. That just didn't sit well with us. In a roundabout way, we got Mike's contact info, and reached out to him on a Friday. He worked tirelessly all weekend and got us extremely better numbers. Not only did he save us almost $28k, but he also explains EVERYTHING. We've never bought a home before so there were a lot of things we hadn't seen before that we had questions on. Mike would go line by line on the loan estimate and other documents on the phone with us. Although we switched lenders mid escrow, Mike was so prompt in his work and extremely diligent, that we closed only ONE DAY after our initial estimated close day. If you're looking for a home, this is your guy. Working with Mike will be one of the best decisions you'll make when looking for your next home.

Jean is an outstanding Realtor and human being. She worked really hard to help us sell our house,…read moreall the while being there for us during the grueling process, even when the buyer's agent was outright harassing us, slandering us, and harassing Jean especially. She rose above the malignant behavior of the buyer's agent (and buyers) and conducted us through the process. I am so incredibly grateful for Jean's knowledge, experience, professionalism, kindness, extraordinary work ethic, and honestly. She is truly a rare gem in real estate to whom I owe a debt of gratitude! I highly recommend her! Thank you Jean, you are amazing!

I won't work with anyone but Jean Keane when it comes to real estate transactions! She is…read moreabsolutely the best! I have had the privilege of buying 2 and selling 1 home with Jean. I never felt any pressure to jump into something that wasn't right for me and once we did have the place picked out she worked her butt off to get me the best deal on both purchases! Since most people don't buy and sell homes on a regular basis it is important to have someone on your team that knows the ins and outs and makes sure that you are protected. With Jean working for me I feel confident that she has my best interests in mind! She also got me the highest price for my home sale in the whole community! She truly is the best!

Team Forss! Sold our Home…read moreLet's just say if you are looking for a top notch real estate firm look no further. From my initial contact with Team Forss Realty Group they responded very quickly and gave a brief overview of their process. We would highly recommend Brenda Washburn as your agent she has been very informative through the whole process. We were very excited to find out that Team Forss handles the photography/video drone and all Marketing of websites etc. Brenda being rated the TOP Agent kept us informed throughout the process and made everything seemless. She is very knowledgeable and was very communicative through each step of the way. It has been our pleasure working with Brenda. We will definitely reach out for any future needs and will refer Brenda! Our gratitude goes to Brenda Washburn and Team Forss.

Working with Michelle Layton was an absolute pleasure! As first time homebuyers, we weren't quite…read moresure what to expect when we were paired with her through Zillow, but she made the home buying process simpler and easier than we would have ever imagined. She was very attentive and always available to talk when we had questions. She helped us get a competitive offer in on our dream home the same day we viewed it, even staying up late with us to make sure we got it in as quickly as possible. We appreciated Michelle's honesty and transparency, giving us honest feedback about our offer strategy and what to expect throughout the process. She explained things clearly in a way that made it easy to understand for a couple people with no experience in real estate. She was also instrumental in getting us help with lenders, home inspections, and final negotiations in escrow. All in all, we can't can't say enough good things about our experience with Michelle. And we certainly wouldn't have landed our home without her!

Buying our first home felt overwhelming at first, but The Ashley Cooper Team made the entire…read moreexperience incredible from beginning to end. Ashley and Heather went above and beyond every step of the way, and we truly couldn't have asked for a better team to guide us through such an important milestone. They were incredibly patient as we toured numerous homes, never making us feel rushed or pressured. Instead, they took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for and offered thoughtful, honest advice at every turn. Their expertise, professionalism, and genuine care gave us the confidence to make the right decisions throughout the process. Thanks to The Ashley Cooper Team, we found our dream home! Even after closing, their support didn't stop. They have continued to check in, answer questions, and make sure we felt comfortable settling into our new home. That level of care is rare and speaks volumes about the kind of people they are. This was, without a doubt, the best Realtor and home-buying experience we could have imagined. If you're looking for a team that truly puts their clients first, communicates every step of the way, and genuinely cares about helping you find the perfect home, I cannot recommend The Ashley Cooper Team highly enough. Thank you, Ashley and Heather, for making our first home buying experience so memorable and for helping make our dream a reality!

I was going through an ugly divorce and needed my house sold ASAP. I lucked out in finding Rich. He…read moreis FANTASTIC! Truly. He was patient and understanding. Did his best to communicate with both parties, and worked to make sure the home closed timely. I was in a really tight spot without options and he helped me. I am truly so grateful to him. If ever I get to buy another home, in Southern California, I'll be calling him directly. He looked out for me and my home. He invested in the house and the sale. I'm so endlessly appreciative of him and his entire team for helping me through this sale. If you are looking for a Realtor you can trust and who is exceptionally competent and well connected, Rich is your person.

Working with the Doug West Team was a top notch experience!…read moreIt was 7 years of note pads and visits that kept Doug West's name at the top of our list when it was time for us to move. Doug knew the market well in our area and could suggest the perfect asking price.

Doug West and his entire team did a great job selling my home. The attention to detail was…read morefantastic. Doug has such an amazing amount of knowledge about the Arrowood community and homes there. He even knew more about my home than I did. And that knowledge was very helpful during the sale and saved me a few thousand dollars in the long run. I would highly recommend the Doug West Group to anyone thinking of buying or selling in Oceanside. They will be there every step of the way. Catherine