We had a wonderful experience working with Lara as first time homebuyers. Communication was excellent and she was so supportive throughout the process! read more

Lara is literally THE best. We were on a crazy deadline and she was so patient and informative, I truly don't know what we would have done without her. So many times we were ready to settle and she kept encouraging us and was honest when she thought something wasn't in our best interest. We are absolutely in love with the house we found, but are also so happy with the deal we made on it... and in this market, that really is saying something! My husband and I both highly recommend Lara. We have worked with her twice now- once as renters and now as buyers. Both times she was always super responsive, knowledgeable, and never left us hanging on one single detail. Hire her! read more

Lara, was beyond an exemplary agent. Whatever we needed through the process she was ready to act on our behalf (even as an expecting mother to be-she was 9 months pregnant). I can honestly say she will "go to bat" for you as a realtor and take care of any needs/wants you may have. We already closed on our property and she is still working on our behalf. I would highly recommend her to ALL prospective buyers and sellers. Thank you Lara! read more

I bought my house in 2010 & just sold it in 2022. In both cases, Lara did an AMAZING job and helped me get a great price on both ends of the deal. She's so organized and on top of everything, not to mention being very encouraging and helpful. Highly recommend!! read more

Amazing family and business! I could not recommend Metropolitan Realty more!! Lara and Jacob were so helpful in the process of buying our new home. Their communication was spectacular. Whenever we had any questions, they promptly answered them in a clear and concise manner that helped us understand more. Lara and Jacob were very supportive through out the entire process and had our best interest at heart. Lara and Jacob listened to what we wanted in a home and made sure to find us the perfect fit! Lara and Jacob were and continue to be a blessing to our family. 10/10 recommend to anyone looking for a realtor :) read more

I've been friends with Lara for several years, and when I decided to seek out and purchase a condo, I knew who to call! Throughout the process she answered all of my questions thoroughly and helped assuage any concerns I had about making my first real estate purchase. I appreciated that she was very responsive and involved, from talking through ideas about what I was looking for to accompanying me to a tour, inspection and other walkthroughs. She made the final closing special by making a celebratory toast and taking photos, and even brought me some packing materials to get me started with my move. Lara is knowledgeable, professional, thorough and fun to work with, I would highly recommend her for anyone looking to buy or sell a home. read more

My husband and I recently sold our townhouse and bought a new home with Lara. We had a great experience and are so glad we chose her. We had a choice between 3 friends and our past realtor to choose from. We decided on her and are glad we did. She is a hard worker and her friendly and positive personality really helped us when it came down to negotiations with the other side. She is personally involved in the entire transaction from beginning to end and truly cares about her clients. read more

Lara is fantastic! She's a lovely human to start off with and she's also a rock star agent. She seems soft and lovely on the outside, but she can really fight the good fight when necessary. We bought a flip and had some issues with the seller, and Lara backed us up, kept things organized and on track, and made sure the sellers gave us what we deserved. I would work with her again in a heart beat. She's communicative, always willing to help and answer questions. She was great about offering up information to help us make decisions before we even thought to ask. read more

Lara and Jacob listened to find out exactly the right property we were looking to find. They did detailed research and located properties in our target range. Some had only been on the market for days. They helped us to put together a strong bid and ultimately the property we wanted. Never a waste of time, always the best results possible. I wouldn't consider using anyone else. read more

Lara helped my husband and I understand the home buying process. As first time home buyers, having a person you can trust be part of the process is important. Lara always made time for us when we had questions and pointed us to resources that could save us a lot of money. I highly recommend Metropolitan Realty! read more

Lara did a great job walking my husband and I through our first home buying experience. We had a different relator before and it was a night and day difference with Lara. She was patient and reviewed the whole process with us. We absolutely loved her! read more

This holds the place for what will be a very good review or a very baaaaaaaaad review. The ball is in their court at the moment. ------UPDATE 4/11/08-------------- When I found this apartment what I was looking for was a place that was clean, affordable, dog friendly and near the turf club. It was all those things. When I asked if she needed proof of my employment my landlord replied, "can you afford it?" the rent was $800 incl util. "...uh, yah..." That was the first red flag. All in all it was a good experience. Some of the neighbors were a little kooky (remember the red flag?), but whenever something needed fixing it was addressed immediately. No problems out of the ordinary until it came time to move out. I was leaving mid-month and they were relocating someone from another building immediately. In their haste to get the new person in they got in my way of the final cleaning. This caused (i'll put this lightly) a major disagreement in which they threatened not to give back my full deposit. I in-turn went berserk. In the end, after several well crafted emails from me with very deliberate and specific wording i got my deposit with prorated dates, minus the cleaning fee. This incident was really unfortunate and was made worse ultimately by poor management skills on their part. They treated me like the lowest common denominator and I find that offensive - i know that is what they are used to (that red flag again!)... This landlord owns several properties in Golden Hill. I wouldn't say don't rent from her. The apartments are decent - awesome closets, lots of cabinets in the kitchen -and c l e a n... I would say be very specific and very on top of your business with her. Be warned that the walls are paper thin and there was always some random thing going on, but outside of that, a decent place in a decent location for decent rent. NOT the greatest, but decent. read more

Outstanding service!!! It was a pleasure working with Lara. She provided solid recommendations, which helped us understand the buying/selling process, and housing market. As a result, we closed escrow early (less than 30days) without any issues. A definite realtor of choice!!! read more

We just bought our first home in San Diego and it wouldn't be possible without Lara! I called Lara on a Sunday, and by Tuesday we had put in an offer on our dream house. She is warm, caring, super smart, knowledgeable, and firm in negotiations. She knows San Diego real estate like the back of her hand. Without her negotiations, we wouldn't have been able to move on this house. We had an incredibly fast closing (17 days!) and Lara made every day so easy. We had 1000 questions for her and she was very patient with us. She worked really closely with our lender. I will refer Lara to everyone I know. She is simply the best. Don't buy a home without her!!! If you want a seamless home buying experience, call her asap!!! read more

Lara was fabulous... She was very thorough and timely every step of the way. She was very patient with me as this was my first time purchasing a home... she was always available to me to answer all of my questions. I felt that Lara was fully dedicated to help me find something that I truly loved. I never felt pressured from her into buying. The entire process was smooth and extremely timely. I'm so happy with my new home and I'm so glad I entrusted such a genuine real estate professional! read more

Lara just helped us purchase our first home in San Diego. I was intimidated and stressed out by the idea but Lara made it go so smoothly. She moved very fast on things, which is important in a competitive market. The home we ended up buying was already being bid on by others, and she stayed up late and submitted my offer at 11 p.m. that night, hours after showing the home to me. The rest of the process went smoothly and she stepped up with the home seller's wish to close very quickly on the deal. She is a sweetheart and professional and knows her stuff. I will definitely use her again in the future if I need to and highly recommend her to others. read more

When I began the journey of looking for a house, Lara was my girl! She is very knowledgeable and caring. We were able to view all of the potentials in a timely manner and she walked me through the process. She has a great heart, and enjoys helping people get what they dream about. I'd recommend Lara any day, hands down! She is courteous, personable, reliable and most of all knowledgeable and trustworthy. read more

When my wife and I were in a unusual situation where we had to quickly purchase our condo, Lara was our 'trusted adviser', and regularly went the extra mile for us. She has the highest integrity, delivers highly professional service, and was a steady hand in a crazy southern California real-estate market. Lara knows the process well, and so was able to guide and help us understand what our options were, where to focus, what the pros and cons were, etc. In other words, when you're swimming in a sea of information and have to make huge financial decisions quickly, Lara helps you focus on what's most important. She also dealt effectively and professionally with sometimes difficult stakeholders. You'll be glad when she's part of your team! Thanks Lara! read more

I've learned so much from Lara. My hubby aren't ready to buy our first home yet but she share with us some super awesome tips to start preparing to get one in the next year. What I love best about Lara is she is FUN and knows where all the fun activities, healthy grocery stores, and the unique sites are for the area that we are looking in. She spent time with us even though we weren't ready to purchase today. So I'm so blessed that she doesn't just care about making a sale. She REALLY cares about me and wants me to make the best decision when buying a home. read more

Lara Cuthbert was our real estate agent when I helped my parents find a condo to purchase in 2008. She worked diligently for months to find the perfect investment for our family. We were somewhat difficult clients because we had a hard time figuring out what part of town we wanted to purchase in as well as deciding between condo versus house. She showed us so many properties and would contact us right away when something interesting became available. I loved working with Lara because she brought ease and grace to a very stressful situation. It was stressful because so much money was on the line and this purchase took place during a tricky market. There were so many foreclosure properties as well as short sales. Lara was extremely invested in us as her clients. This was a complicated foreclosure purchase which required her to act fast and really fight for we wanted. She has the ability to be tough when she needed to be. To act on our behalf. I always felt that she just wanted what was best for us and did whatever it took to make that happen. My parents ended up purchasing a wonderful condo near downtown which they now rent out and are receiving great rental income from. This rental income will be a key component to their retirement. I loved the experience so much that when I was looking for an apartment to lease for myself I contacted Lara. She is also property manager. She found me a wonderful apartment that I am so happy to call home. I look forward to the day that I can purchase a home of my own and would only work with her. I refer her to all of my friends! read more

Lara was so kind and helpful with finding me the right condo quickly! I was a first-time homebuyer and she guided me through the hectic and crazy Southern California market. She made the process easy and fun. I also worked with her mortgage broker, Matt Sauer, and he got me an awesome first-time homebuyer credit towards my loan. Lara made me feel like I was her only client and she always responded to questions, texts and emails quickly. Lara would met me personally for anything appointment at the condo and is still available if I have questions after the purchase. She is very professional and I always knew that she wanted me to be happy and get the best deal. I would definitely recommend Metropolitan Realty to any of my friends. read more

Lara is more than just a realtor, she is someone who truly wants you to have your dream home. We were looking for a very specific house: two-story, with a view, in the Mission Valley area, on a private cul-de-sac with no HOA fees - seemed impossible. But Lara found our beautiful home. Then, throughout the entire buying process, she made sure we always knew what was going on every step of the way. Also, Lara is not just a realtor but a broker as well with a professional team working for her. If we ever decide to buy another home she will be our realtor hands down. read more

Lara Cuthbert was such a blessing to my husband and I as first time home buyers. We felt completely cared for and safe throughout the entire process. She was incredibly attentive to what we needed and what we were looking for during the house hunting journey. Lara is extremely knowledgeable about San Diego real estate, she has a wonderful, positive personality and amazing work ethic. I didn't expect to find a home I would fall so in love with in a neighborhood we adore and Lara made it happen! She was able to negotiate for us when we made our offer and were countered by the sellers and are overjoyed with our new home! We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a home in San Diego. read more

We call her Lara Amazing. She is warm, friendly, knows the area well, and has a lot of experience. My wife and I are extremely detail oriented and thorough; Lara expertly answered our questions, completed extra market research on our behalf, and provided excellent suggestions to solve unique issues that arose during the escrow process. She worked hard and remained proactive during the process. She worked for us. Once we can afford a larger home, we want her to represent us again. Cheers! read more

Lara was great at guiding us through the process of our first home purchase. Very responsive to all of our questions and concerns, and all around helpful in our search. read more

Lara is ultra-professional and so caring and concerned about her customers. She anticipated so many questions and had a wealth of knowledge on real estate matters. Her added understanding of neighborhoods and what is cool about each was a real added bonus. If you want to deal with a vibrant person and consummate professional I would suggest Lara. read more