Kay Bates rocks! She found me a condo in the exact complex I wanted, before it went on the market…read more I was the first to see it and make an offer and now it's mine. She also knows all the best professionals in town so can help you with referrals for anything you need or want. She's also the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Escondido Chamber of Commerce so her name opens doors! Don't fool around with anyone else. Just call Kay.

I LOVE working with Kay and her team. She is extremely personable and always has her clients best…read moreinterests in mind. I highly recommend Kay and her team for all of your real estate and property management needs. You are in great hands with Kay!

Juanaca and Travis realty helped us with the purchase of our home. They fairly represented both…read moreseller and buyer, they found solutions and work around to satisfy both parties needs. They have unbelievably supper proficient team that fully supported us on loan, fire insurance, escrow, and inspectors to meet a semi-impossible 10 days for closing. They both provided all the support to make our purchase truly happen. We highly recommend Juanaca and Travis for buying homes.

As first time home buyers, my wife and I had no idea what to expect but Juanaca and Travis were…read morerecommended to us by two different friends and we had an absolutely fabulous experience! Juanaca and Travis are masters of their craft. They are incredibly knowledgeable and prepared for anything and everything! We learned so much and really appreciated their honesty and taking the time to explain how everything works and answer all our questions. Their insight and foresight is unmatched and their vast network of contacts ensures that every aspect of the process is covered, including post-purchase projects. If you want a team that is dedicated to excellence and keeping your best interests in mind at every stage, then Juanaca and Travis are the dream team for you! We'll definitely be recommending them to our friends and seeking their expertise in the future. :]

Bryce Lincoln helped us with both a home sale and a home purchase, and we strongly recommend him…read morefor his unbelievably excellent service for both. We sold a home in Oceanside that our tenants hadn't kept up well. Bryce coordinated all the repairs with reliable, fairly-priced contractors, saving me the trouble of managing it myself from a distance. He walked me through the whole process and was always available to answer questions. On the buying side, I'd been searching for a home in Carlsbad for five years. Bryce and Diana showed me countless properties, always keeping my budget and needs in mind, and let me know the moment something promising hit the market. They helped me write two offers and supported me through what was a huge decision -- the first home I ever bought entirely on my own. Bryce responded quickly, kept my VA loan on track through escrow, and kept me informed every step of the way. I ended up in a home that was truly the right fit and could not be more grateful.

We proudly hold the record for the highest sale price of any home in our development despite the…read morefact that we have the smallest model. And we had a 30 day escrow. Maybe we were lucky, but we think that the skills of Steve Lincoln, his wife Diana and adult son Bryce, had a lot to do with our extraordinary result, When we interviewed Steve for the listing, we were impressed with his proactive approach of paying for an inspection so we could resolve problems before the buyers noticed them. Steve is a master strategist and he crafted a teaser "Coming Soon" campaign which drew a record crowd on the first day of showing. Two viable bidders came out of this group and one of them became the buyer. We navigated through some challenging negotiations with the buyer over defects surfaced by her inspector. Steve was invaluable in navigating these issues and keeping our deal alive. In responding to these issues, Steve drew on his wide network of subcontractors and specialists. Steve was 100% committed to bringing our efforts to a successful conclusion. Always very accessible by phone or in person. An excellent communicator. His team treated us not as mere business associates, but as friends. We highly recommend Steve Lincoln and the Lincoln Realty Group. Five Stars ++.

TERRIBLE company. Run as fast as you can away from them. Never do up keep and wait til a MAJOR…read moreproblem happens before they "fix" them

I got referred by a friend to Jacquie Vance to purchase my first home. She found me multiple…read moreproperties and got me an amazing town home. She was so helpful throughout the entire process - from all my dumb questions throughout, to even post-purchase questions. She made what I thought would be extremely confusing and difficult into broken-down segments and explained each step to me. One thing that I really appreciate about Jacquie is that it really feels like she cares about getting you a good home and advocates for you without being asked to. Her customer advocacy, customer service, and multifaceted knowledge just really blows everyone else out of the water. I would recommend Jacquie to anyone for your home purchases.

My transaction recorded on 03/16/2026, and from that point forward there was a complete breakdown…read morein communication and accountability from Coast Cities Escrow, specifically with Tina Patterson (Branch Manager) and Fonda Arcidiacono (Junior Escrow Officer). There were prolonged delays in responses, no proactive updates, and multiple instances where follow-up was required just to get basic status. Even after recording, we were left in the dark during critical post-closing stages. As the party responsible for coordinating the homeowner's insurance (HOI), it was extremely concerning not having timely confirmation that the hazard insurance premium had been disbursed and that the policy was active. This is not a minor detail--this is a real liability issue that could impact the borrower, lender, and all parties involved if not handled properly and communicated clearly. While I understand that system issues can occur, the lack of urgency, transparency, and ownership during and after recording is not acceptable in this industry. For Realtors, Mortgage Loan Officers, and other professionals: I strongly recommend conducting thorough due diligence when selecting an escrow partner. Based on this experience, I will not be using Coast Cities Escrow again. This was a 1-star experience from start to finish, funds were not disbursed until 48 hours after recording.

Handled 3 escrows for an estate, and it was seamless. Very prompt and thorough responses. I just…read moreasked for another copy of a document from escrow that closed over two years ago. They responded within one business day.

Moving is a stressful time, even in relaxed coastal North County. There's a lot of work to do, a…read morelot of deadlines, and plenty of legal process and contracts. The last thing you need is a high pressure salesperson who cares more about chasing a number than helping making the transaction easy for you. That's why our family sold our home, AND bought our next house with Kelly and Lisa. It felt like we were on a team together. They provided information and guidance, and clarified our options and decisions, but the decisions were ours. Sometimes the council they gave was not what we wanted to hear, and sometimes it went against their own self interest. That kind of trusted partner is what you want. I don't think we ever waited more than a few hours for a response, even after hours and weekends, even when Kelly was off on some crazy motorcycle vacation. What else can I say? Agents make a lot of money on your transaction. You should demand the best. Kelly and Lisa are the best.

Kelly Howard is hands down the best Real Estate Agent I have ever worked with. Client's needs…read morealways come first with Kelly. We have worked together for about 14 years, during which time I have seen nothing but professionalism and consistency in providing the highest quality service to clients. He is Honest, Possesses a high level of Integrity, very Knowledgeable and has Experience that far exceeds most others in his field. He constantly strives to provide value far in excess of client's expectations. He under promises and over delivers and has developed a great reputation with his clients, as well as with other professionals within our industry. Kelly has secured many lifelong relationships with clients and business associates. Kelly is number one and at the very top of a very short list of Real Estate Agents that I feel is exceptional, and that I have worked with over the years. I look forward to many more years working together and taking care of clients to help them purchase new homes. Whether representing a Seller or a Buyer, he is excellent at his profession and has a fantastic team assisting him! Elvin Wesley, President Ranch & Coast Mortgage Group, Inc. Solana Beach, CA

Agents at HomeSmart are very seasoned and Professional! The brand itself is a good brand in…read moreSouthern CA. If you are thinking about selling and buying you should definitely reach out to them. Once again very educated, seasoned, professional and multi lingual.

One of the top brokerage's in San Diego for sure, they go the extra mile every time to make sure…read moretheir customers feel important, satisfied, and heard. Would definitely recommend these guys.

If you are looking for a realtor who will treat you with respect and dignity this is not the…read morecompany for you. If you enjoy scarcasm and poor customer service, youve found your people. Their only concern is money... not at all about people or doing the right thing.

Mark did an appraisal on my home a couple years ago and did some Manufactured setups and the…read morequality was outstanding! Great communication and always on time. Project finished faster then promised. very Professional and clean company. I wouldn't ever use another company for a new manufactured home! Whitehurst Mobile Home Specialist.