We have purchased and sold a couple of homes in recent years due to various job changes. The latest one has taken us to San Diego, where Kristen and Todd helped us find a great home in the city, guiding us through the search, purchase, and inspection process, being great advocates with tons of resources. They make a great team and we couldn't be happier of having worked with them. We definitely hope to not need to sell our house for (decades) and think we have truly found our forever home thanks to Kristen and Todd. We truly appreciate you. read more

Deciding to work with Kristen and Todd on the purchase of our home was one of the best decisions we have made. We were interested in buying a home in San Diego but lived out of state. Kristen came highly recommended to us, yet we still interviewed her alongside two other highly reviewed agents. We have bought and sold multiple houses and know that getting an outstanding realtor is everything. In the interview, Kristen stood out. She came prepared, was extremely competent with her knowledge of the area and market, was quick on her feet, was an excellent listener, and was immediately able to understand and tailor her advice to our needs and preferences. In the home searching process she was extremely organized, detail oriented, and completely on top of things. She set up video calls for us to tour homes and patiently answered all of our questions during the process. In the ups and downs of searching, she was supportive and understanding and never pressured us into buying any particular house or making a quick decision. When under contract, she was in constant communication, always advocating for us. She and Todd were incredible in their ability to quickly set up all of inspections given their vast networks of contractors and contacts, and also helped in the transition post-closing. They went above and beyond in every sense of the word and we are so fortunate to have been able to buy the house of our dreams working with them. We cannot recommend them highly enough. Ten stars!!! read more

I've had the opportunity to work with the team at Stella Leigh Realty, specifically Todd and Kristen on the property management side, and have been consistently impressed. Their communication is strong, they're responsive, and they clearly prioritize their clients' best interests. From day-to-day management to helping navigate the unexpected items that come up with rental properties, they're proactive and solutions-oriented. It's clear they take pride in the way they care for both owners and tenants. If you're looking for a property management team that's organized, professional, and genuinely invested, they're a great group to work with. read more

Even though in the end I did not use their services (I did not purchase the rental property after all), I want to thank Kristen Carter for her professionalism. She replied to my messages promptly, and I'm very confident she would have managed my property to my full satisfaction. Todd: I didn't hear your voice message until a few days ago! 9 out of 10 calls I get are scams, so I have the habit of letting unknown numbers go to voicemail, and then forget to check my messages. Thank you for your call! If and when I do buy a rental property, Kristen will be the first person I call. read more

I can not speak to Kristen and Todd as seller agents, but as property managers they are pretty terrible. Kristen knows what she is doing, but forces you to deal with Todd for most things and he is bumbling at best, and a liar at worst. Kristen will save him when he falls too hard, but forcing customers to deal with him first is a huge let down and mistake, and honestly, reflects on her care of her clients. I would never recommend them. read more

I like their service so far except one thing is how I got paid today as the owner. I do understand the first month is always the lessons learns but I think I should have had the information to get my money set on the first when I signed the contract. I hope the following months go smoother since now it's set up. I know the first month for anything is always a trial and error. But their communication has been ok because when I reach out they have been able to answer me and assist me. It's hard to reach me because I have two jobs. I'm just upset I got paid today versus before the 14th. read more

I moved into a rental managed by Kristen and Todd in Feb 2024. The process went great, Kristen was always open to listening and negotiating the terms. Unfortunately, 8 months later, the owners needed to list the rental for sale. Kristin did everything she could to make sure both us and the owner were happy. She was able to move us into another one of her rentals down the street because she knew how much we wanted to stay in the area. Her and Todd were so helpful during the transition and made us feel like they really cared about us being comfortable and happy. I would love to stay with them as long as I rent, and hopefully one day use her as my realtor. read more

It's a joy to work with Kristen and Todd. We have a one-of-a-kind property that provides all the high-end desirable features above others in the market. Kristen listened to us and shared our vision for marketing our rental property, and eventually helped us get good rental rate for our property. Todd has been very helpful and responsive, and he provided us good advice on how to handle home product warranty. We look forward to a long wonderful experience working with them! read more

Kristen and Todd do a fantastic job managing their properties and have excellent communication skills with their tenants. I have used them now with two properties and both times I've been very happy with their service. They are quick to address maintenance issues and have things resolved promptly. I would highly recommend their company for any of your property needs. They are also very fair at returning security deposits in full, which is rare for a property management company to do and very much appreciated. We intend on working with them in the future hopefully on new properties. read more

Todd and Kristen have been nothing short of stellar! From the first time meeting for a tour of the property to just the other day when we needed help, they have been amazing. They are lightning quick when responding to our concerns and even faster in helping us. I can not recommend enough how kind and amicable they are. My partner and I have been renting with them for a little over a year, and it is my first time renting ever. I can honestly say that it has been an absolute pleasure working and communicating with both Kristen and Todd. If you have the opportunity to work with Stella Reigh Realty in any capacity, I would jump on it in a heartbeat. In this ever changing world, honest and professional people are becoming a rare commodity, and I can say that Kristen and Todd are absolute gems. read more

Kristen and Todd are amazing. They recently helped me with the sale of a home. I've bought and sold several properties in the past with other realtors, this was by far the smoothest and least stressful transaction. From start to finish I couldn't have asked for more. We closed escrow in just 14 days from listing the property! Kristen and Todd also manage two property rentals for my family and they are equally wonderful with all management aspects. read more

Kristen has been professional and punctual during renting out our property. She found a responsible tenant quickly and we have been very pleased with her level of communication and involvement with our unit. Looking forward for her and the team to continue managing our property. read more

I am temporarily out of state and wanted a property manager that would literally take care of everything. I was concerned about how to choose an agent and whom to trust. After interviewing several other companies that might have worked I came across Stella Leigh's website. It struck me as professional and efficient so I contacted her for a meeting. Kristen and her employees are the ultimate in professionalism with the perfect amount of personal touch. I was completely confident by our second meeting to leave everything in her hands. She has experience that has surpassed my expectations. She included items in the contract that I was grateful for and was on-site (according to my neighbors) proactively assuring things went smoothly. My trust was not misplaced and am grateful for our business relationship. It's completely mutually beneficial! I'm so glad I didn't settle and found Kristen of Stella Leigh Realty, Inc. read more

We recently leased an apartment in spring valley with the help of Kristen Carter . She made the process so smooth and easy to understand. She always got back to me no matter the time of day, we had a great experience and highly recommend her services! read more

Kristen has gone above and beyond with my rental. From the first time I contacted her, she addressed every question/issue I had and ensured I understood all of my options. In the process of getting my place ready, I had several issues at my property that needed to be addressed. Kristen and her team acted quickly to get them resolved. From the repairs to remodeling, she advised me every step of the way and ensured I was not overspending while also making sure we did everything to make it a safe and comfortable living space for my tenants. I highly recommend Kristen from Stella Leigh. Thank you for all the hard work. read more

I hired Kristen and Todd to help me get a new tenant in my rental property. They were extremely easy to work with and very efficient. They got my condo rent ready within a week and a half. They listed it quickly and found me a new tenant very fast. They handled every issue I had with my condo and were very helpful from start to finish. I would definitely use them again! read more

First of all I would like to say THANK YOU to Todd and Kristen for helping manage my two properties. I have hired other property managers in the past and hands down, this husband and wife team are truly awesome. From the very beginning Kristen and Todd has been very informative and extremely helpful.  They are always contactable and are always  prompt in answering questions and organizing anything that needs to be done.  I truly feel that they go above and beyond to deliver wonderful, personalised property management of the highest standard.  Their attention to detail, clear communication, professional knowledge and attentiveness means I can sleep well at night knowing that my properties is in the best possible hands.  They have secured great rental rates and great tenants. Thank you for continuing to deliver excellent property management.  I know you've got everything covered. 1000% I recommend Stella Leigh Realty Property Management. read more

Just when I thought things couldn't get worse, I went from one horrible management experience to an even worse experience with Kristen. She installed the worst tenant I've had in 35 years of owning my La Jolla rental property. It cost me a lot of lost rent and unnecessary expenses with her careless handling of my property. Worst nightmare as a landlord in my lifetime! I would never recommend her as a property manager. I am happy to say I now have a terrific manager and wonderful tenants, thank God! read more

Kristen has been an absolute dream to work with. I had recently purchased a new home and needed to rent out my previous residence ASAP. I had created the listing on Zillow and was overwhelmed with coordinating and scheduling everything while working full time. She immediately came to the rescue after our initial phone call and I knew she would be great. She is very knowledgeable on property management and great at communicating every step of the way with us. I would highly recommend her services if you are in need of property management! read more

Kristen is absolutely amazing. She made the process of renting a breeze. She was accommodating, helpful, and truly cares about her tenants. Any and all issues we had upon move, or throughout our lease she was right there to assist and time and time again problem solved for us. We could count on her day or night to resolve anything we threw at her. 10/10 Would recommend her services. My girlfriend and I found ourselves extremely grateful to have someone like Kristen to go to. read more

Kristen was amazing from start to finish of purchasing our first home in a challenging market. We did not have much to work with but she connected s with the right lender and kept pushing forward--answering all questions big and small. She made our dream turn into a reality and we are so grateful! read more

I hired Kristen Carter of Stella Leigh to manage my property and couldn't be happier. It's such a relief to have a responsive, reliable, and smart property manager. Kristen is personable and has been attentive to my needs. I believe I can trust her to resolve any issues that may arise. I couldn't ask for more and recommend Stella Leigh Realty to any person/business with management property needs. read more

Kristen helps manage my rental property and is great to work with. She's responsive and easy going - handles all issues so I've got peace of mind. In addition, she's very organized and keeps track of all expenses, etc. I'm really glad that I found Kristen on Yelp - her fees are also very reasonable. read more

We are very lucky to have Stella Leigh Realty as our property management company. Kristen was flexible with our schedules and accommodating throughout the whole rental process - touring our apartment, signing the lease, and handing over the keys. She made the rental process a breeze. She is attentive to our needs and always responds quickly to any questions or concerns that we have. Her monthly newsletters are insightful and a great way to keep in touch. She truly cares about her tenants and it shows! read more

Kristen Carter is absolutely amazing to work with. She was quick to find us a renter and handles everything with ease. We are super pleased with everything she has done for us and our tenants.We are so lucky to be working with her and we highly recommend her! read more

Kristen went above and beyond the call of duty when helping us sell our house in San Diego! My husband and I are kind of... lacking in the ability to style a room. That's putting it mildly, we have no style at all LOL! But Kristen came over and helped us make paint choices, prioritize what improvements to focus on, and brought tons of beautiful decor to help us set up the house in a way that would catch people's eyes, look great in photographs, and most importantly, help the house sell quickly and for the right price. And she delivered on all fronts! She handled every step of the process perfectly and anytime I had a question she was right there for me. I'm so happy with our first experience selling a home, she couldn't have made it smoother for us. She provided a great recommendation for a realtor in our new city, too, and has checked in on us to be sure we're doing well. All around great person to work with! read more