Giving five stars and a glowing review is simply not enough to express how happy we were to work…read morewith The GreenHouse team. As first time home buyers, we had no idea where to start. We were also out of state which made everything that much more difficult. I'm a big Yelp user and relied on the hundreds of other 5-star reviews to look for a real estate company. I was so impressed with Craig and Jesse from the start. The initial call was SO organized, thorough, and personal. Not only did they give us a incredibly detailed step-by-step guide of the buyer's process, but also spent the time to learn more about us as people and what we were looking for in a home. I was surprised my how much time and energy was invested before even signing any contracts with them. After meeting with a few different teams, we chose the GreenHouse Group and 100% stand by our decision! Communication was consistently strong and we were always in contact with someone/the entire team along the way. We worked with Lori & Alexa who also helped us navigate documents and important deadlines. The GreenHouse Group has a well-designed platform to track the home buying process--making it easy to see deadlines and to-dos. We worked with Craig for our Kick-Off Tour. The GHG evaluation system for homes captured everything important to consider when purchasing a home and we learned so much about what to look for when checking out a home. Craig was straight-up, incredibly knowledgable, and clearly looking out for our best interest. He took us to see quite a number of homes that day and even had snacks and waters to keep us going! Unexpectedly, and uncommonly, we found a home from that weekend's trip we wanted to put an offer on. Craig jumped right in and guided us through the 'make-an-offer' process. He worked incredibly hard to negotiate on our behalf and was able to coordinate inspections and video walk-throughs for us when we couldn't be physically present. We were always promptly and transparently well-informed and advised. We never felt pressured or persuaded to make any decisions. Craig and the GHG team presented the facts and gave recommendations based on 20+ years of company experience--always looking out for our best interest. They were 'real' and weren't out to "sell us" on anything. Even during the rent-back process, the team coordinated with the other realtor to work with the sellers on transitions and key dates. It was super fun when Jesse and Lori were already at the house when we arrived to pick up our keys--what a thoughtful surprise! To top it off, they came with a whole container of new home goodies and essentials for us to use while we settled in (and even had some for our dog!) The care box was super useful, especially when we didn't have any of our kitchen items yet! Even after the sale and getting our keys, the GHG team is still there to answer your questions and help you out--including a list of recommended contractors and other services you might need when moving into a new home. I'm sure I am forgetting something here, but needless to say, we 10/10 recommend the GreenHouse Group to anyone looking to buy (or sell!) a home. We have no regrets and could not have asked for a better team. Thank you GHG!

Selling a home is stressful (especially for someone like me!) but Lori and Jesse made the whole…read moreprocess feel surprisingly easy. They were always available to answer questions, kept me informed every step of the way and made sure I knew what to expect throughout the process. Their advice on pricing and negotiations was spot on, and everything moved smoothly from getting my house ready to list all the way through closing. I also want to give a shoutout to their TC, Alexa. She kept everything organized behind the scenes, was always responsive and helpful, and made sure nothing slipped through the cracks. I have no doubt that her attention to detail played a big part in helping us close on time. Thank you to Lori, Alexa and Jesse in making this process feel smooth and manageable! If you're looking for a knowledgeable, responsive team to help sell your home, this is your team!

Kimberly Schmidt is hands down the best realtor I've ever worked with. She was more than an agent…read more-- she was a strategic partner who had my back the entire time. She had answers for everything, made the process seamless, and got my condo sold fast (I had 2 offers in a few days!) with zero hiccups. I'm incredibly grateful to have had her on my side. Highly recommend!

I worked with Kimberly recently when I bought my first condo. She was extremely welcoming and…read moreinformative, and made the intimidating experience of buying my first place a very pleasant one. I felt she advocated for me at all the right points of the process, and educated me on many important aspects of buying a home and home ownership in general. She got me a great deal on a really cute condo in Mission Hills, and I still feel very satisfied with the whole process and with my new home! I would definitely recommend hiring Kimberly to help you buy or sell your home. Five Stars!

We lived in a Mercer rented property for a little over a year. Overall I would say that the…read moreexperience was positive. Communication could sometimes be a little slow when they were busy but we never had any issues otherwise. Why I love them: We were renters for about 10 years and would meticulously clean our place each time we moved. No matter what we were always hit with a super high cleaning fee. Most property management companies put it in the fine print that this cleaning fee will be taken out of your security deposit regardless of the condition of your place. This was the first time we vacated a property and were charged a lite cleaning fee of $150 - this is how it should be done!! We didn't feel taken advantage of at all. Additionally, we broke our lease early and they were able to find someone else to take it over within 2 months... during Covid lockdowns. Pretty impressive considering the environment.

I was interested in renting a certain apartment but there were problems with both of the vintage…read moreclimate control units. The one in the bedroom vibrated the entire wall, but it did produce heat and cool. The one in the living room did not vibrate that way, but did not produce any cold air. So I called Mercer properties and they told me how difficult it would be for them to look into the situation, and that maintenance had signed off on them so they must be OK. I would stay away from this company.

Arlo and his team are FANTASTIC! They sold my home literally in a week after we had our open house…read more It was very important for me to find have an agent that was on top of things, caring, and a master of real estate and that's exactly what Arlo was!! His team Dan Ellison, and Josh Simms are extremely thorough and checked in with me every few days to see how I was doing and to inform me on next steps. I sold and bought a new property all in the matter of 3 weeks. So grateful they handled the selling of my home and buying a new home. If your looking for the best team possible I highly recommend you hire Arlo and his team! You will be so happy you did!! I know I am:) Happy customer, Shari Hunter

Felipe Arias helped me buy my condo. He was very patient and attentive to my needs. I never felt…read morepressured and was always available for questions. I fully recommend him and the team at Blue Chip Realty.

I have known John Hartley for a long time and have always found him to be a sincere, trustworthy,…read morehelpful, inelegant, and intuitive individual. He works hard at his various real-estate endeavors and truly is interested in providing the best service available. When I decide to sell my home, he will be the first one, and likely the only realtor, I plan to entrust with such an important job to quickly accomplish. I recommend him and suggest that anyone looking to sell their home for top dollar should contact him and place him at the top of their list.

From the owner: Hey, John Hartley is the best!read more

Working with Josette was hands down the best part of what was otherwise a really stressful and…read morecomplicated home buying process. She stood by my side as we navigated three escrows together, none of which were her fault. If anything, it was because she had my back and helped me recognize when I was about to get into a bad deal. She consistently put my best interests first, even when that meant more work for her and starting over. What really sets Josette apart is how genuine she is. She never once felt like a "salesperson." She's warm, honest, and truly cares about the people she works with. I always felt like she was advocating for me and looking out for me every step of the way. Josette has this rare balance of being highly professional and knowledgeable while also being kind, approachable, and very human. She went above and beyond at every stage of the process, and I trusted her completely. That level of trust made a world of difference in a process that can feel disheartening and overwhelming. I genuinely can't recommend Josette enough. If you want someone who is not only excellent at what she does but also an authentic, grounded, and caring person, Josette is it! :)

I can't speak highly enough of Josette. As first-time home buyers, my husband and I were looking…read morefor someone we could really trust and we found that with Josette, who was highly professional, kind, and honest. We found our dream house at the very beginning of the process of looking, and she was more than willing to move fast with us, while making sure we understood each part of the process, giving sound, ethical, and measured advice that empowered us to feel confident in our offer. She advocated for our best interests every step of the way and we ended up having our offer accepted. She's super communicative, detail-oriented, and did research to answer all the random and niche questions that come up when buying a house. You will be in excellent hands if you work with her!

I bought a condo through the owner of this company, Jennie Bianchi, and it was a nightmare of an…read moreexperience (and I have all the emails to back it up). I've been involved in many real estate transactions, but I'd never seen anything at this low level: this Jennie Bianchi made promises and lied about them. And then made more promises and lied. And lied. And lied. It was a horrendous experience and I'd caution anyone to avoid working with her. Considering all the good, honorable real estate people you could choose from -- steer clear of this person.

One of the worst Companies and agents (owner) I have ever dealt with. I have bought several…read moreproperties over the past 20 years in San Diego. Owner is very unprofessional and quite honestly a little out of touch with reality. We had a signed accepted offer from the bank, and yet agent was on Bank's side and stil wanted more money. Agent would not give us keys until 3 days after closing. We kept demanding them, but she ignored it. Did not follow thru on any of the items that were supossed to be done in unit. Three attempts were made to paint unit per agreement, but messed up each time. Agent/owner said she would personally over see the last attempt which failed miserably. I wouldnt walk, I would run away from this company. Very Unprofessional and a little scary.

Megan is more than just a real estate agent--she is a trusted and constant support. She truly…read morelistened to all of our needs and was always incredibly responsive, answering every text and call immediately. When we ran into unexpected hiccups during the process, her calmness and problem-solving skills made it happen! Thank you for making such a stressful time pretty bright. I felt very taken care of during the whole process.

We chose Megan to represent us in the purchase of our Talmadge, San Diego home and feel lucky to…read morehave found her. We've had many real estate agents over the years and it's not easy to find exceptional ones. My wife and I knew within 5 minutes of interviewing Megan that she was the one for us. She's knowledgeable, thoughtful, hardworking, timely, and very experienced. This was our first older home purchase and she put us at ease as this is one of her many areas of expertise. She expertly guided us through inspections that are so critical, especially with a 1940's home, and made sure everything was properly vetted. She made it possible for us to purchase this home with great confidence. Stop by her office right on Adams Ave. in Kensington and see the creative displays that she sets up curbside. It will give you some insight on how she goes the extra mile for her clients. She's the best!

We call Kara our 4D phenom: Dedicated, Disciplined, Determined and Driven. This would be expected…read morefrom a competitive athlete, which she is, but it's gratifying to see her translate that into her career as well. And we surely benefited as her clients. We were out-of-state buyers needing to relocate to California so Kara did a lot of home previewing for us, trying to see homes through our eyes and within our parameters. We were grateful for her insight, positive attitude and relentless willingness to help us with our relocation in every way possible. Another really helpful plus is that she has an extensive network of excellent associates and tradespeople for every need you can imagine in the moving process from financing right through to the moving in and follow-ups after. She really WANTS to help and she has the resources to do it superbly. Perhaps the most impressive recommendation doesn't even come from us. It comes from our real estate agent from our originating state (another phenomenal woman). On our behalf, she interviewed four agents to assess which one she thought was the best and Kara was at the top of her list. She was right. Kara is a skilled, wise and experienced agent who deserves all the accolades and we are grateful to have had her with us the whole way.

Kara worked with us to get our property painted, photographed and listed once we were ready to…read moresell. Kara's knowledge, experience, confidence, and regular communication all helped make the sale experience a very successful one. I'm grateful to Kara for all her efforts. To anyone needing a professional real estate agent, I highly recommend Kara Watkins.

I had a great experience working with Z to sell a North Park home! I highly recommend her.read more

The McT Real Estate Group was recommended to us and we couldn't have been more pleased. Z listened…read moreto our goals, created a clear strategy, and guided us through every step of selling our home. Within about a week, we were under contract. We just closed while other units in our complex are sitting on the market. Z treated us as family by answering all of our questions and concerns immediately after contacting her. If you need a knowledgeable, trusted San Diego realtor for any San Diego real estate needs, we highly recommend Z and the McT Real Estate Group.