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!

Richard is a jewel. I feel so fortunate to have found him. He represented me in a recent home…read morepurchase, and I'm so impressed. He is professional, very responsive, provides great input - and he's a real pleasure to work with. Super friendly, honest, and capable. I wouldn't hesitate to work with him again. Honestly, the best realtor experience I've ever had. Highly recommended!

Worked with Richard and he did an amazing job. I felt he really gave me his time and listened to…read moreall of needs and fulfilled them. He is very trustworthy and goes above and beyond to make sure you get the best deal you can.

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!

I just purchased my first home with Ivan's help and I couldn't have been happier with the job he…read moredid. Oh! And shout out to his operational manager Susie too!! Going through the first home buying process by myself, I felt tremendously grateful for his guidance. I appreciate that he put absolutely no pressure on me and provided information in an non-judgmental manner when asked silly questions or in need of more clarification. Thank you so much Ivan for getting the condo $10k off asking price and getting the seller to fix all the (minor) repairs. #winning! I am happy to recommend Ivan, especially to first-time home buyers in need of some extra hand-holding. :D

Terrible. I reached out to see the property in wildomar on chiwi and they refused to show it…read morebecause they're in San Diego and it was too far of a drive. Why are you listing a property in wildomar if you can't show it? I don't have a realtor so I'm only working with the listing agents and have toured probably a dozen homes. No other listing agent has had a problem showing me the home THEY ARE LISTING. I was baffled. Plus if I would've made an offer on the home, they would've double ended the commission. I feel sorry for the home owners of that property. I hope they find someone else to sell their property.. who actually shows prospective buyers! I am now in escrow on another house. Could've been the one in wildomar but we'll never know now

We recently worked with Jackie to sell our home in San Diego County, and we couldn't be happier…read morewith the experience and ultimate result. We had already moved 600 miles away when Jackie listed our house, but it felt like she was in our living room the whole time. Her knowledge of the local market was unmistakable and she truly shined navigating a complex escrow. If you're looking to sell in San Diego County call Jackie. She sold our place tied for the highest price in the neighborhood (in a buyer's market), and she was incredible from start to finish. She truly went above - "above and beyond" for us. Jackie is proactive, highly skilled at problem-solving, and dedicated to getting the best result for her client! She certainly did for us! In our case, we accepted an offer and opened escrow less than a week after the first open house. But the buyers struggled to meet their deadlines. Jackie handled these challenges with incredible poise and professional tenacity. She stepped in, stayed on top of every single detail, and kept the whole deal from falling apart, twice! She kept in communication with us the whole time (600 miles away) and got the deal past the finish line, in under eight weeks! She's professional, super easy to talk to, and a pro at navigating the tricky parts of a sale. We're so glad we had her in our corner! We are sure you will be too! Thank you, Jackie! Jonathan & Rachelle Yu

Jackie and Steve have been absolutely incredible to work with throughout my first home-buying…read morejourney! They have both been just a phone call away, always willing to answer every question my parents and I had, while taking the time to teach us and guide us through the entire process. Buying a home can be stressful and overwhelming, but having such welcoming, supportive, and knowledgeable agents made the experience so much easier. I'm forever grateful to both of them for helping me purchase my first home and for being there every step of the way. I couldn't have asked for better people to have by my side!

Sandra is an incredible realtor to work with because of her professional and compassionate nature…read more She is up to date with the latest market trends and is very knowledgeable with both sides of purchasing and selling a home. She goes above and beyond for her clients and is willing to do whatever it takes to find you the right home. She brings a warm, trustworthy experience in today's market.

Professional. Communicative, and very helpful when we had questions. He definitely made things so…read moreeasy when it came to buying our first home. Thank you so much, team Manzon!

We've had the absolute pleasure of working with Anthony and his team for both of our home purchases…read more-- our first in 2019 and again when we bought our second home in 2025. Anthony is everything you'd hope for in a real estate agent: knowledgeable, hardworking, and genuinely committed to his clients' best interests. He takes the time to truly understand what you're looking for and does his research to find the right opportunities. Anthony is incredibly proactive -- he often gets us into homes before they even hit the market, which made all the difference in finding the right property. Throughout both transactions, he was patient, responsive, and always two steps ahead, making the process smooth and stress-free. We trust Anthony completely and recommend him to all our friends and family who are in the market for a home. If you're looking for someone who goes above and beyond, Anthony is your guy.

I suggest to anyone looking for a home to call Kathy. I found her on Yelp when I was starting to…read moreget desperate to find a rental. Even though rentals aren't as profitable to realtors, she gave me time and attention and tried her best to help me out. My situation was a bit complex for a number of reasons, but she had great advice and help on what to expect in the current market. Kathy is very kind, responsive, and friendly. Give her a call if you want someone you can rely on.

Kathy has done it again! She helped us buy a home three years ago and yesterday escrow closed on a…read moredifferent home we needed to sell. Home selling seems to always have some glitches, but Kathy makes the process as smooth as possible. Nothing seems to faze her. She is as hard-working, honest, resourceful and helpful as you could ever hope an agent to be!

Buying my first home felt like climbing Mount Everest in flip-flops - daunting and slightly…read moreterrifying! But thanks to my agent Kyle Hansen, I made it to the summit (aka, homeownership!) without losing my sanity. From the get-go, Kyle was a rockstar. He patiently explained every step, answered my endless questions (no matter how silly), and never pressured me to settle. He knew exactly what I was looking for and helped me find a place that felt like "me" the moment I walked in. Thank you Kyle and to the team at Shafran Realty Group!

Holly was a phenomenal realtor who provided excellent guidance and fought for us every step of the…read moreway. We are moving back to the North County area from the East Coast and had a very limited window to see houses in person. Ahead of our visit, Holly did a great job listening to what we wanted, providing options for us to review, and gathering feedback to distill the market down to houses that fit all of our parameters. During our house hunting trip, Holly tirelessly showed us house after house, including several day-of additions, to ensure that we had a solid understanding of the market. During this time, Holly did a great job of sticking to our original vision while adapting to our feedback as we started to better understand the market. Through this process, we felt we able to make an informed decision despite only having a few days in the area. On the last day, we found a home that was the right combination of all the things we wanted and needed for this next chapter of our lives. With a clear first choice, Holly fought hard to ensure that we were able to secure a winning offer. With her help and guidance we got the offer accepted just as we were getting ready to leave California at the end of our house-hunting trip! Getting that offer accepted was a huge victory, but Holly's effort and value did not stop there. Through every step of the the escrow process, Holly continued to advise us and fight for the best deal. This effort saved us a lot of money and made us feel confident that we truly walked away with the best price the market would allow. Even after closing Holly has continued to be a vital asset as we transition back to California. By conducting walk throughs and working with the selling agent to ensure that the property is ready for move in, Holly has once again shown that she is committed to ensuring that our best interests are represented through every aspect of the real estate buying experience. In addition to all of these wonderful qualities, working with Holly was fun! We had a great time getting to know her and she turned what could have been an absolute grind into an enjoyable and educational experience. She has our absolute highest recommendation!