I cannot recommend Scott Smerud enough. Not only is Scott an amazing Realtor, he is an incredibly nice guy. As first time home buyers, my husband and I knew very little about the home buying process. Scott was incredibly patient and knowledgeable and really went above and beyond in making the purchase of our first house incredibly smooth. We had a very tight time line, looking to find and close on a house within 30 days and without Scott I don't think this would have been possible. Scott was very responsive, answering all of our questions (and there were a lot!) almost immediately by email or phone. Scott took care of everything, scheduling inspections, calling to confirm transfer of utilities, contacting the Escrow company and HOA with our questions, you name it!. My husband and I both have busy work schedules and often couldn't get away and Scott took care of anything we needed on our behalf. Scott is efficient, professional and strongly represents the interests of his clients. He provides great advice without being pushy or pressuring his clients in any way. Throughout the home buying process, he frequently checked in with us to provide updates and to just make sure we weren't overwhelmed. On top of all this, unlike some of the Realtors we had met, Scott really took the time to get to know us and what we were looking for and this was invaluable in successfully finding and buying our house. We will certainly work with Scott again in the future and recommend you do so as well. read more

I went to high school with Scott and decided use him when selling a couple properties in North County. I could tell from his reviews that he is someone that really goes above and beyond. Scott came and looked around the home and the vacant land next door that we wanted to sell, compiled a full list of comps for both properties and gave us advice of cosmetic repairs that could be done to maximize our return. Throughout the repair process Scott kept in touch and also provided several contractor referrals that we used who did great work at very reasonable prices. He helped us consider different listing options and settle on one that ended up selling both properties for far more than we had anticipated! Scott kept following up with the buyers and their agent to keep the sale on track. The title and escrow people that he recommended were very thorough and took care of a couple potential stumbling blocks before they became problems. During the process we visited an attorney that my family has used for years. When we told him our realtor was Scott, he said we were in great hands as he has known Scott and his family for years as well! Since that sale, we have also had the chance to use Scott as our purchasing agent for an investment property. He made himself available immediately to show us a couple homes we wanted to see and has provided great advice on the purchasing side of things too. Whatever your real estate needs are I'm sure Scott can help! read more

We interviewed several realtors and we immediately knew that Scott was the right person to handle the sale of our home. He is professional, knowledgeable and dependable. From the beginning, we never felt like he was giving us a "sales pitch", but rather, he presented us with all of the facts and details that we needed to make educated decisions. We were selling our home and planning a cross country move while juggling daily life with two small children. Scott made a stressful situation more manageable since we had 100% confidence in his ability. In fact, we received an offer on our house on the first day of our listing! While this is great, we also had some reservations about accepting the first offer. Scott was able to get us a few more days and showings, which helped us realize that we had a very strong offer. We decided to accept the offer and negotiated a lease back agreement to give us sufficient time to plan our move. The escrow process was a dream...seriously! I am a real estate lender and have extensive experience closing transactions and this was one smooth closing. I knew that Scott's work behind the scenes and his fabulous support staff deserved all of the credit. Overall, Scott is an honest, organized and trustworthy individual and realtor. I would recommend him without any hesitation. It is a bonus that he is also an attorney and general contractor. You get the trifecta when working with Scott! read more

Scott saved our home from going in and out of escrow twice, giving us a month of time and thousands of dollars we otherwise would have lost. Instead of making everyone prequalify to make an offer, Scott worked with a lender to confirm buyers were capable prior to any offers being accepted. With Scott's hard work and marketing efforts, we were excited to receive multiple offers. Sure enough, one offer, and then another did not qualify. We would have spent two or more weeks on each offer, only to start again at square one. We told Scott the price we wanted for our home. Frankly, Scott felt it was ambitious, and shared the pros and cons of that price point. We discussed the strategies to get our number. Scott executed beautifully on his marketing strategy! Our home sold for almost $100,000 more than our next-door neighbor's home less than a year ago, and well over all comparable sales! There is no doubt in our mind that we received tens of thousands of dollars more because we hired Scott. We had considered selling our home ourselves, and are incredibly glad that we chose to work with Scott instead. Not only did we get more money, the process was so much easier with Scott's help. With clear communication, he guided us through every step of the process, while always taking the time to explain each step and answer all of our questions. We knew everything was getting handled. read more

Scott was great helping us into our first home. He had no hesitation working with us using a VA loan, even with being the listing agent on the house and knowing VA approval for the sale to move forward is contingent on the appraisal value. He clearly had a good understanding of the market values since the sale went through without a hitch. With being first-time home buyers, Scott answered all of our questions and walked us through the entire buying process even before we even committed to using him as our agent. Scott was always available and helped us close earlier than we originally requested due to the family moving into our rental requested an earlier move in date. I was very impressed that he was even available via email while on vacation half way around the world! From start to finish, Scott always responded quickly and knowledgeably. Although it seemed like a pain at the time since we were approved through a direct lender like Navy Federal on our loan, it was great that Scott had us go through the process of pre-qualifying with a second-party. Because of that, we actually sent the information from the second-party to Navy Fed and got a lower rate and more money back to put toward closing costs since they rate match. read more

Buying a home is a very big and overwhelming decision, at least it was for me. Scott is not only readily and easily available, he also makes you feel that he has plenty of time to answer your questions. I honestly felt like I was calling a friend of mine to discuss various aspects/concerns of the home buying process rather than my realtor. I asked a lot of questions, and I never felt rushed or that I didn't have his full attention. Further, even after the home was purchased, there is still a strong relationship there. I have called Scott with a question about my property tax or even a business question, as his knowledge exceeds that of just a realtor. I genuinely look forward to going to the fun family events that he plans and continues to invite us to, long after the sale of our home. Buying a home was a stressful process for me, more so than it was exciting. Scott's calm demeanor, steady and patient approach, and experience/knowledge made him a fantastic realtor. He was always honest, straightforward, and timely in all aspects of the sale and then purchase of our new home. read more

My husband and I just completed two Real Estate transactions with the assistance of Scott Smerud of Smerud Real Estate. We could not be happier with the service and expertise that Scott was able to provide during the process of selling and subsequently buying a new home. He is a consummate professional with a lot of experience and the added skill as a Real Estate Attorney served us well during both transactions without having to pay extra for his great service. We highly recommend Scott from both a selling and buying perspective. He was knowledgeable, efficient, well organized, attentive, available and always patient and forthcoming when dealing with any and all issues on both transactions. This could not have been a better experience in the long run and that is mostly due to Scott and the team of people he works with. Second to none of importance is his level of integrity and that was evident to us on more than one occasion when dealing with these transactions. We highly recommend Scott for all of your Real Estate needs. read more

I was referred to Scott through a co-worker, and we were very pleased with the service he provided. When we first met Scott, he was a breath of fresh air compared to the few other agents we had spoken with. Scott is not pushy or "salesy" like most other real estate professionals. He was very much about letting us make our own decisions on what we liked and didn't like. He could make time in his schedule to speak or meet with us at a moments notice. We saw several properties, and made an offer on two separate properties. The first offer was not accepted, not even countered, and Scott tried his best to get us another go at it but it just didn't work out. The 2nd offer we made ended with us receiving the keys. While we did not have the easiest escrow process, it was not all because of anything Scott did or didn't do. He helped us through out the whole process, and made everything as easy for us as possible. Thanks, Scott! read more

Scott was extremely accommodating, responsive and professional throughout the entire process of selling our home. He called us and set up a time to meet to discuss our options within an hour of me e-mailing him. At our initial meeting he brought a customized packet of information and research relating to our home and neighborhood. He never pressured us to do anything that we were uncomfortable with but instead provided us with a variety of options and explained best practices. We put our house on the market around January 10th, accepted an offer on February 10th and closed on March 9th. We couldn't have asked for a better agent to handle what can be a very stressful process. Everything was very well-calculated and communicated and the transaction occurred without any issues. We have never dealt with a better real estate professional and will continue to work with him with all of of our future real estate needs. read more

Our experience with Smerud Real Estate was top notch. Scott recently helped us buy a property in Oceanside, CA. He facilitated everything remotely as we live over 1,000 miles away. He was very professional, always available to answer questions... lots and lots of questions, and kept us updated on the process from beginning to end. Scott commands great knowledge of the process paired with high integrity. We felt he had our best interest in mind at all times. Since taking possession of the house, he has even supplied us with recommended contacts for various contractors to make improvements on the property, just another example of how he goes above and beyond. We highly recommend Scott Smerud and will definitely use him again should we ever need to buy or sell in the San Diego area. read more

I rarely post online reviews, but Scott Smerud at Smerud Real Estate, went so far and beyond all of my family's expectations with selling our home that I felt compelled to publish how pleased my wife and I were with the level of his professionalism and dedication to client service. He kept us informed every step of the way and orchestrated a fantastic deal with the eventual buyer. Even after our home closed escrow and his job was technically complete, he helped us with moving to our next home and solidified a seamless transition. Integrity, Professionalism, and a Strong Grasp of the Real Estate Market is why Scott will always have us as clients for all of our real estate needs. I can't recommend him highly enough. Many thanks, Scott! Joe & Stacey Vogel read more

Scott was referred to us by our son who commended him for his business integrity and professionalism. We wanted to sell an investment residence quickly. Scott met with us promptly at the property and fully explained the entire process of selling. In a matter of only a few days he was able to put together a sales and marketing plan, including a pricing strategy. We were very pleased with every aspect of his handling of the listing and sale. He determined the market value exactly and the property closed within the time frame we had set. Scott is extremely knowledgeable, answering all of our questions along the way and offering what turned out to be sound advice on all matters. We will use Scott again as our real estate needs arise. read more

Scott was just recently our real estate agent on our new home and we couldn't have been happier with his services. He is very professional, knowledgeable and patient. Being first time home buyers, this was a new experience for us and Scott was always available to answer questions and give us advice when needed. We looked at quite a few homes in order to find the perfect one. Scott was patient and kept reassuring us the right one would come on the market. We are so happy in our new home and grateful that Scott was able to make the home buying experience a little less stressful. read more

Selling a home and relocating is one of the most stressful experiences in life. Scott Smerud was there for us and supported our family every step of the way, and even afterward. He is honest, ethical, hardworking, and goes above and beyond what is asked or required. If you are looking to buy or sell, Scott is the person to contact in the greater San Diego area. He is the best Realtor we have ever dealt with, even after seven moves. We sincerely recommend Scott for any real estate needs you have. In the process, you'll also make a great friend. Thank You! read more

Scott helped us find the perfect home in a very condensed time frame! He was very organized, helpful and persistent. His work ethic is incredible. He was a perfect fit for our situation! Scott turned what started out as a very stressful, unplanned move for our family into a wonderful experience. Scott acted as a coach, friend and an advocate. We ended up purchasing a new model home and he didn't stop working for us until every tiny detail was exactly as we wanted. I would highly recommend Scott Smerud. read more

I had met Scott at our networking group, and when my fiance and I need help getting an offer in on a home last minute I called Scott. I have to say , he really was there for us in a pinch , it was 7pm day before Thanksgiving and Scott made it happen while we were driving out of town for the holiday. We are very pleased with Scott and will be using him when we decide to start looking again. If you need a someone who is dedicated , honest and you cant go wrong with Scott. read more

I used Scott as my agent to close on a house. Unfortunately, the deal went sideways but Scott stayed on top of the transaction, giving me updates even during his family holiday. The deal pulled back on track and we closed. Scott played a critical role in getting this done and negotiated through all the curveballs. Throughout his levelheadedness contributed to reducing the stress when a transaction gets difficult. I recommend Scott 110%. read more

Scott Smerud is both an attorney and a real estate broker, which may be the reason he is such a awesome negotiator. He listed my condo for sale and did a great job for me in all ways. I trusted his honesty and his skills in all parts of my transaction. I will hire him again next time I intend to purchase or sell real estate. read more