Emil is an excellent real estate agent because he knows how to navigate both buying and selling…read morewith a smart, strategic approach. He represented us when we bought our townhouse, and we were so pleased with both the price and how responsive he was that we worked with him again when it was time to sell the townhouse and purchase a larger home. I truly believe Emil's experience and strategy helped us get the best possible outcome on both purchases. On the sale of our townhouse, his preparation and approach helped us get well over asking. Buying and selling a home can be complicated, and it helps to have an agent who really understands the process. I can't imagine going through either transaction without Emil.

This is my third time working with Emil as my realtor and once again he worked his magic to land us…read moreour dream home. When the property we wanted to purchase didn't qualify for conventional financing, Emil suggested submitting an offer that included seller financing, something I didn't even knew was an option. Through this process, he was not only able to score us an accepted offer with that seller financing, but also a purchase price below asking, a 2 week escrow, a lower interest rate, and even credits back. His attention to detail, communication skills, and vast knowledge made us feel confident in making the best decisions for our family every step of the way. Emil is truly great at what he does and I am certain we would not have been able to make this happen with a different realtor. I cannot recommend him enough to anyone in the market to buy or sell a home.

This review is a long time coming. I worked with Marty looking for a home around 2013. He was a…read morePRO! His communication, 5 stars. His punctuality, 5 stars. His patience with me, 5 stars. His knowledge of the industry, 5 stars. It was truly a pleasure to work with Marty while looking for a home. He took an experience that can potential be negative and stressful and made the whole experience a pleasure.

I'm going to update my review after communicating with Marty. I thought that he handled this…read moresituation that the next-door neighbor was trying to physically fight my son and myself. I don't know if she has some sort of mental instability or what's going on with her it looks like she's home every day, and she sometimes even keeps her garage open and sits out on the laptop watching us come and go. It's very frightening. We have been advised legally to not speak to her or respond to anything that she is saying.. she called Marty because the next-door neighbors had a huge truck. and I had time sensitive medication and different products. I needed to get into my home and they were blocking my house and she told Marty that it was interfering with her ability to get out of her home. I believe is what she said which I informed Marty that I was forced to do this because and the emergency lights should've been on. I was waiting for the truck to leave, and I asked the truck driver. Did he need me to park on the street and he said he did not. so she goes running to Marty as for some reason she has decided to target us. at one point, she was jumping up and down on one particular event, saying how she was from LA and banging on the door telling my son that your mom's a B word. I didn't say anything back I went I pulled in the garage and locked the door. I was very scared. She had Marty out there with her. I came out and explained, and said that the car would be parked as soon as she was back in the house . Somehow he must've convinced her to go back in the house I thought Marty handled the situation in a very appropriate de-escalating approach. no, I don't agree with all the way he's handled things in the past. I think he can be recent with when he understands all of the situation.

I contacted Gregg Phillipson for a showing of a home for sale. That went well, so I made an offer,…read morewhich was accepted. Then the fun part began: the home inspection. There were several findings and Gregg used his pool of professionals to come up with reasonable dollar amounts to request from the seller as compensation for needed repairs. With this thorough documentation in hand, the seller agreed to every penny. I then retained Gregg's services for the sale of my old home. With an acceptable offer quickly received, I swapped roles as my buyers submitted a dollar amount request for compensation based on the results of their inspection of my home. Skeptic that I am, I half expected Gregg to just say, "Remember how it went down when you bought? Just pay them what they're asking and be done with it." But no. As we talked, he keyed on my comment that I had employed the same roofing company throughout my years of ownership and he suggested that I have that roofer inspect my home and provide a repair estimate that might well be lower than what the buyers' inspector quoted. Sure enough, that turned out to be the case, allowing me to counter the buyers' request with supporting documentation in hand, saving me money when they agreed. I'm always a little leery when I hear boasts such as "#1 agent in East County," which is what Gregg's signs read. But you get something with Gregg that you don't get with the mega-agencies that advertise all over radio. When you call Gregg, you get Gregg. Evenings, weekends, whenever (though I never tried 3 a.m.). He's quick to respond, even if he doesn't have an answer right then & there. It will come soon. Yes, he has a team that works for him and I had interactions with all of them, but if I ever wanted to speak to the big guy, I could. And service continues even after he's been paid. For example, when Kamps Propane was gullibly convinced by the former owners (or their agent) to bill me for the gas remaining in their tanks at the time of the sale (even though our sales contract explicitly stated otherwise), I contacted Gregg. He wrote out and hand-delivered a check to me that same day to cover the charge, saying he'd work it out with the sellers and their agent later. When I had a question about the effects of the recently passed Prop 19 on my new property tax bill that Gregg couldn't answer, he arranged a free phone consultation for me with his CPA, who was able to explain the new law to me.

There's a reason he's recognized as one of the top real estate professionals in San Diego County…read more Best of the Best. Almost 20 years in real estate and I'd heard the name Gregg Phillipson, hadn't met the man. Then over two years ago, I was hired as Broker of his office. We met and I was startled as to how "real" this man was, just a guy. Words to describe Gregg: Honest, Unpretentious, Straightforward, Caring, and Professional. Easy to talk with. We've had numerous conversations over the past couple of years and I began to look back on our talks to answer this question, "What makes a Great REALTOR®?" What separates the Best from all of the rest? Three things: (1.) They are great Communicators. (2.) They fully understand the Contracts, which allows them to out negotiate the uneducated. (3.) They genuinely Care about their Clients. Gregg has these three qualities in abundance. I call them the three C's of success, and began teaching it in my classes, using Gregg as an example. He's one of a kind, and I am proud to have him in our office and in our profession. Thinking about selling, buying, or investing in real estate? You deserve the Best, do yourself a favor and give Gregg a call - you'll be happy you did.

If anyone is currently considering selling her/his/your home, please consider enlisting Babs Fry as…read moreyour realtor in San Diego. This woman had a solid offer on our house within two days of listing. She spoke with us at 11:00p.m. and at 4:00a.m., whenever we needed her. She ensured a smooth transition and communicates within an hour of contact attempt. She offered consistently direct and honest advice, which always turned out to be the best advice. If that's not enough for you, Babs runs a dog rescue. She has been vital nationally in rescuing lost and stray dogs and returning them to safety. She spends countless hours in her truck, waiting in some unknown area beside a trap until a dog becomes comfortable enough to enter, saving that dog from running into traffic or starvation or worse. Her sale proceeds go to supporting her and her rescue. She has been a life-saver for us, and we are so eternally grateful. If you have any questions, please message me.

Babs Fry is a nightmare. Every interaction with her (phone, text, email) all were hostile and…read moreunprofessional. She seemed to not want to work to get documents we and our agent requested -- all of which would have determined if we went ahead with an offer. We had two verbal pre-approvals for the loan, but before we moved ahead with a hard inquiry into our credit we wanted to ensure that the well and septic were permitted, functioning, and would pass inspection. Babs refused to send any relevant documents until a formal offer was presented and accepted. That is backwards Babs! We were NOT going to go that far and have those inquiries only to have the deal fall through because we were fairly certain the well and septic were not properly permitted and now so old they wouldn't pass an inspection. Bottom line: SALE LOST! And Babs's unprofessionalism, laziness, rudeness, and hostility are to blame. Stay clear of her.

Jeremy was amazing...patient, in constant communication, answering questions I had practically…read moreevery day. We closed two weeks earlier than anticipated.

We've purchased homes before, and in the past our experiences with lenders felt transactional: more…read morelike "hello, sign here, goodbye." Working with Jeremy was entirely different, in the best possible way. From our very first call, we could tell he approached lending differently. Before diving into numbers, he took the time to learn about us, our goals, why we wanted to buy, and what we could truly afford versus what we technically qualified for. That level of care set the tone for the entire process. Throughout our home search, we had many conversations with Jeremy, often centered around monthly payments and the price points of the homes we were considering. As he often reminded us, "the numbers don't lie." With tact and honesty, he helped us understand the realities of affordability versus desire, ensuring we stayed grounded while still pursuing the right home for us. Every time we found a house we wanted to make an offer on, Jeremy was quick to provide detailed estimates. If counteroffers came back, he was just as responsive with updates. Once we finally found the home we purchased, Jeremy's guidance was invaluable, especially since we were also selling our previous home at the same time and aiming to close both transactions within just 21 days. Jeremy made it happen. Not only did he keep our process on track, but he also helped reassure the sellers of our new home by providing strong documentation that highlighted our qualifications and stability. His communication and professionalism gave all parties confidence, which smoothed what could have been a very stressful transaction. There were challenges along the way (none caused by Jeremy or his team), but he managed to address concerns behind the scenes and keep us at ease. I'm certain he went above and beyond in ways we may never fully know, simply to ensure our success. Looking back, I wish Jeremy had been our lender in our previous home purchases. His transparency, honesty, knowledge, and advocacy set him apart. If you're a first-time buyer, don't think twice. Jeremy is exactly who you want on your side. And if you've bought homes before, you'll immediately recognize the difference he makes. Buying a home is one of life's biggest decisions, and Jeremy made sure our experience was not just successful, but seamless and as stress-free as possible. He is, without question, the lender you want in your corner.

Great working with Charles. Always available, straightforward, and enjoyable to see houses with!read more

My husband and I started working with Charles approx. 1 year ago. We were interested in finding a…read morehome that could accommodate our growing children and lifestyle. What a whirlwind it has been. I had very specific expectations of what I/we wanted and Charles was very accommodating. He kept a professional attitude and willingness to listen and/ or pivot (just like an episode of friends) on location or floor plan with every home we visited. He was informative and helpful throughout the process. Making sure we knew everything about each house and neighborhood. Once we found our new home he walked us thoroughly through the process of escrow, inspections and anything else that came to light when buying a home. It was a lot. But I have to say I'm very happy Charles helped us, heck even stuck with us in finding our new home. We LOVE it and without Charles' knowledge and connections in the industry we may not have found it. So I thank you Charles and if you're wondering if you need him.... You do!

Sean Ginsburg with Home Smart Realtors, l highly recommend. Sean is very well organized, honest,…read morehas great customer service skills and a great communicator. He's young, full of energy, great ideas, has the latest local home market intell and will do what it takes to sell your home or find your family the perfect home. Working with Sean Ginsburg is a great experience.

Working with realtors on a daily basis, it's easy to see the ones who stand out. Sean was on time,…read moreprepared, and communicated effectively with his client and me. He also rolled up his sleeves and helped the homeowner make a few last minute changes to prepare for our photo shoot. Thanks Sean!

Melvina did a great job helping us buy a property. She was helpful, thorough, and friendly. I…read moreappreciate that she always answered my questions promptly. Melvina is organized and made everything move along smoothly during a quick escrow. She gave good advice about inspections to get and fought for a credit due to repairs needed. Thank you for your help, Melvina!

By the best agent in San Diego! She truly cares about her clients and always wants what's best for…read morethem!