Richard & Michael have been an absolute pleasure to work with. I have partnered up with them on the Title side of several of their transactions... They are amazingly professional and go above and beyond for his clients' needs. Don't miss your opportunity to work with this dream team! FIVE STARS! read more

Michael and team were a dream to work with. Attention to detail is paramount to there business, and very effective in the marketing of our home. The teams pricing strategy, coupled with execution, achieved our home selling within a week - above asking. Highly recommend. read more

Michael and Richard represent the best of their profession and the real estate industry. I have worked with them on four transactions since 2015 - two sales and two purchases - and I will only do business with them in the future. Each time I decide to buy or sell real estate, I immediately contact Michael Barrow. He has taken the time to speak with me at length about my family's needs and has quickly developed a plan to get us what we need quickly and satisfactorily. Michael knows the local markets intimately and can speak competently on the difference between the neighborhoods in San Diego County, from Chula Vista to Lakeside. He and Richard provide comps with professional analysis that give clients the tools to make informed and wise decisions on their lives' most serious transactions. I made my sales in buyer's markets and my purchases in seller's markets and Michael was still able to secure excellent prices for me in all four situations. Michael is an expert at negotiation, and I was pleasantly surprised by our bottom lines and our savings. I know from experience that some real estate agents pressure clients to jump at the first opportunity to close the sale so they can move on; not Michael and Richard. We were constantly encouraged not to pull the trigger until we were 100% comfortable with the transaction. I've toured dozens of houses with Michael over the years and he's always been completely patient and in-tune to what we're looking for. That isn't merely good business - this is being ethical with clients' money. Barrow-Gutierrez is intensely client focused and have repeatedly gone above and beyond reasonable expectations to get my family into homes that aren't just acceptable, but perfect for our changing situation. Our most recent purchase presented some strange circumstances; a difficult seller, a short-fuse escrow, a holiday season transaction, and multi-leg negotiations. Additionally, we were also expecting a baby during the escrow process. Michael was on top of everything and I can say we never felt overwhelmed by the situation. We are now in a home we love and are completely satisfied with our experience. If you're thinking about making a decision as important as buying or selling a home, you will sleep better at night when you're working with professionals like Michael and Richard. read more

Richard and Michael are excellent agents! I used Richard and Michael for my first home purchase in December 2015 and then again in November 2019 when I sold my home. They are very easy to work with and made my home buying and selling a low stress experience. They are very knowledgeable about the housing market and know the right price points in your neighborhood to attract the right offers. I was also satisfied by their negotiation approach as they were able to get my home to a price point I was satisfied with. Home showings were easy and the advice they gave was really insightful when buying and selling. They are great agents to work with and I highly recommend them! read more

Michael and Richard are ON IT! Smart about the market, experienced, so responsive and helpful. They sold our home (which needed considerable structural work) for well over asking price in a very short time period, and we could not have been happier with our choice to work with them. They are also just great guys that we really enjoyed working with. read more

We had an amazing experience as first time home buyers. Richard was so patient and responsive whenever we called on a new listing. He always had time to show us the listing as soon as they were available. We definitely got the perfect house for us. read more

Michael Barrow got to know us well during our search for a home and carefully selected properties that ticked our boxes. It wasn't just a tour of homes but a guided tour of the neighborhoods of San Diego. He helped focus our search to exactly what we wanted while still providing us a tour of any house we requested to tour. In the end we found our dream home without compromise of square footage, location, or price. Thank you Michael! read more

Having worked Mike and Richard for both a Downtown condo sale and an East County single family home purchase, I am excited to give them my highest possible recommendation. Sale: I was referred to Mike and Richard through friends that have been successful in commercial real estate in the San Diego area for two decades, whose opinions on such matters I hold in the highest regard. I was told, and I quote, "Mike Barrow is the hardest working agent I know, so I refer to him to get s*** done." At the time, I was recently married and a father and needed to sell my studio condo in downtown San Diego with a quickness. I was working with the real estate agent that I used for the purchase in 2012, and I was continually having problems with her professionalism and that of her office. I dismissed her and began working with Mike and Richard, and I am incredibly happy I made that choice. My condo had been on the market for a couple months so far with two offers that fell through. When I began working with Mike and Richard, Mike briefly ran me through the process of his listing my condo on MLS and pitching (in person!) my sale to a weekly meeting of real estate agents Downtown. My condo was on the market under Mike and Richard's management for one whole day before I received an offer at above list price that I accepted. I was updated daily throughout the process and having worked with other agents on the same project, I could tell the night-and-day professionalism difference. I couldn't be more satisfied. Purchase: After my outstanding experience selling a home through Mike and Richard, I went into the purchase experience excited to work with them. Mike and Richard both drove to the apartment my family was renting at the time for coffee to introduce themselves to my wife and daughter and to talk about the way forward. They made themselves crystal clear on what my family was looking for, and began sending us listings that afternoon. Mike and Richard switched from Downtown-condo-sale mode to East County SFH purchase without difficultly, proving their mastery of the entire local market, not just a "niche." We began an aggressive process of visiting listed homes, usually once a week but sometimes twice. Mike met us on time and armed with information on the listing and the area and walked us through about 30 homes around East County. We always had our daughter and newborn son with us, and though this doesn't have much to do with real estate, Mike was extremely patient and very friendly to our kids, which means a lot to a family going through such an important experience. Our daughter loves him. We finally found a home we loved and Mike advised us on the best way to make an offer that would likely be accepted. We were able to make an offer on our dream home against two other offers and were accepted thanks to Mike and Richard's advice. We had no issues through escrow and moved in on time. In short, I will never recommend anyone other than Mike and Richard and you shouldn't think twice about working with them for either a sale or a purchase. read more

I truly cannot recommend Michael and Richard enough!!! They took an incredible amount of initiative, going way above and beyond what most agents would have done to research, market, and negotiate the sale of our Clairemont home. Our sale was record-breaking for the neighborhood, more than $80k over list price, and I am convinced that much of that is a direct result of Michael and Richard's hard work. Not to mention, they're excellent at communicating with other agents and super easy to work with. If you work with Michael and Richard, you can rest assured that you are in good hands! read more

We couldn't be more pleased with Michael and Richard's service in helping us sell and buy a home. We were anxious about doing both transactions at the same time but they were very reassuring and their experience, professionalism, and expertise gave us comfort that it would all work out...and it did! Their advice and assistance in "staging" our home was inexpensive and easy to carry out, and the results were beautiful-- we couldn't believe it was our home in the gorgeous photos they arranged. They found a cash buyer for our home prior to the open house and negotiated a rent-back for us that was very favorable. With their vigilance and knowledge of the market, we soon found a "dream home" to buy, and their negotiation skills and advice on how to frame our offer paid off-- our offer was quickly accepted and all went smoothly. They were ever-present during escrow, attentive during the home inspection and assisted us in finding contractors and bids for improving the home. It has been 4 months since our transaction, and every day I still feel happy as I'm driving home. I owe that wonderful feeling to Michael and Richard. read more

My husband and I aren't ones for writing reviews, but we're gladly putting in the effort to sing the praises of the Barrow Gutierrez Realty Group. Our experience was nothing short of outstanding. We worked primarily with Michael Barrow, and may I say, what a truly wonderful human being! On a personal level, Mike is warm, charming, funny, and a pleasure to be around. On a professional level, he is incredibly smart and well-informed, polished, devoted to service, and determined to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients. When we decided to buy a home, we were chomping at the bit. We were excited, full of energy, and looking back, probably more than a little annoying. Mike never skipped a beat, and had incredible patience with us. He took our many phone calls with grace when we drove by houses we liked and couldn't wait to see them. He was a sensible advisor and balanced out our enthusiasm with logic and reason. With each property we fell in love with, he helped us weigh the pros and cons and delivered the necessary doses of reality when we were looking too much through our rose-colored glasses. The fact that we are now in our dream home is entirely due to the guidance and hard work of Mike. He preached patience, and helped us to hold out for the perfect home he knew was out there. During our search, he assisted us in getting our ducks in a row when it came to financing (he connected us with an equally amazing lender) so we could swoop in with a solid offer when the time came. And when the time came, Mike showed us why he's THE BEST at what he does. We found our dream home only days before its open house weekend. The seller was waiting to consider offers until the weekend was over; smart on her part, terrifying for us. The house is very charming, so the offers came rolling in. My husband and I figured it was a long shot that we would get the place and we tried our best not to get our hopes up. But Mike had a strategy, and he went to work. When it came time to make our move, Mike helped us put together a strong offer based on extensive intel he had gathered. He also took the time to build a relationship with the seller during the process, which gave our bid a personal touch. In the end, she accepted our offer! Mike's strategy and dedication helped us beat out multiple other offers and avoid a bidding war that would have driven the price over our budget. Through escrow and closing, Mike was our advocate. He worked ceaselessly to ensure we were taken care of, contacting us only with the outcomes of issues that had arisen, keeping us continually informed but keeping us out of the fray. Mike's work ethic and level of professionalism is truly unparalleled. When our escrow officer was negligent in her duties, Mike worked his magic and fought to get us a refund for fees that were improperly charged. He even took time out over the holidays while he was visiting family to touch base with us and make sure our closing timeline was on track. We feel incredibly fortunate to have worked with Mike and the Barrow Gutierrez Realty Group. No one else would have provided us with the level of service we were given. Mike took what could have been an overwhelming experience and made it a fun, straightforward, and enjoyable journey that we will remember fondly. You'd be crazy to pass up the opportunity to work with these guys! We could not offer a higher recommendation of their services. They deserve more than the 5 star rating we can give them, so we're going to do our best to drive business their way. Thank you, Mike! We are so grateful for all you have done for us. read more

Richard has been my realtor on 3 different occasions and every time he has been great to work with. He always had my interest in mind and helped throughout the entire process. He goes above and beyond what is needed from a realtor and we will continue to use him for all of our real estate adventures. read more

Working with Michael was a fantastic experience! After one phone conversation and two email exchanges, he knew exactly what i was looking for in a home. Upon finding the house i desired Michael was most helpful in communicating with my lender and woth the escrow office. When it came time to get the keys, Richard was most helpful and accommodating as my work schedule is somewhat chaotic. I cannot say enough good things about these two! Working with BarrowGutierrez Realty is definitely an experience worth having!!! read more

Made my life easy... Understood my needs- listened, Planned accordingly. Thank goodness Michael helped me find my perfect home- We all know this can be down right frightening, but I was accessible, easy to talk to, and he was able to deliver exactly what I was looking for in a home and in my price range....- with ought the hassle and the terrible baiting you hear about. read more

These days, everyone claims to be a real estate agent. Next to surfing, it's probably the most popular hobby in San Diego. But if you want to get the most $$$ for your house, you should call Michael Barrow and Richard Gutierrez. They know the market. They're a pleasure to deal with. But, most importantly, they are expert negotiators. Michael and Richard worked their magic and we ultimately received about 40k over our asking price. It's not a fluke. There are several San Diego zip codes where they hold the record for getting the highest price per square foot. Also, they are fast. The whole process from the open house to the closing took about four weeks! We'd definitely use them again. read more

Stop your search, because Michael and Richard are as good as it gets! They are an absolute pleasure to work with! My family and I relocated to San Diego from VT. With our two toddlers in tow, Michael and Richard were so incredibly patient, professional and knowledgable, to say the least. They helped us find our beautiful home and made the relocation across the country as stress free as possible. They are like family, with nothing but your best interests in mind. We will absolutely reach out to them when and if we're ready to sell or buy our next home! read more

We hired Michael and Richard to represent us on the buy side of a transaction in addition to the sell side of a transaction. We have dealt with many realtors over the years and Michael and Richard are as good as they come. They listen to their client's needs, never push anything that does not align with the client's needs, are not in it for a quick sale, truly care about their clients and finding them a perfect home. They work harder than any realtor we have come across and are very knowledgeable with the entire greater San Diego real estate market. They also have a wonderful network of resources to leverage no matter what specialist you may need when buying or selling your home. There is no doubt that we will hire Michael and Richard for all of our real estate needs in San Diego. read more

We hired Michael and his team to pull off the near impossible task of selling our home AND simultaneously helping us to find another property to purchase in a market with little to no inventory. Not only did they shatter an all-time record in our neighborhood selling our home, but then they masterfully negotiated the purchase of our next home so that we were able to beat out 5 other offers! We couldn't have had a better experience and we always recommend Michael and his team to our friends! They are definitely THE BEST in the biz! read more

Barrow Gutierrez Realty Group made this process as simple as possible. They are easy-going and fun to work with. Home-buying can be super-stressful and they made it easier. I recommend Michael and Richard to anyone interested in buying or selling a home. read more

We recently bought a house with Richard Gutierrez as our agent. It was our first time buying a house so we really didn't know very much about the process but Richard was so thorough and patient with us. He took time to explain everything to us and would send us a personal text message every time he had sent something via email that needed signing to help keep things moving along. He has years of experience and it was really apparent as every time we ran into any bumps along the way regarding the loan or house he immediately had sound advice with good explanations to help guide us in what turned out to be the right direction. He wasn't pushy, he didn't give his opinion on houses we saw unless we really asked for it. He didn't try to cloud our judgment with his opinions. He was very professional and always had a smile for us! Once we found the house we really wanted, he moved quickly and helped us get the house for a price we were comfortable with, which is no small task in this market which can be really tough for buyers as there is such little inventory out there right now. I would highly recommend him to anyone and will continue to tell my friends who are looking for agents about him! read more