How refreshing to actually find someone who is truly worthy of a 5 star review. We recently worked with Chris to purchase our dream home in North County and could not be happier with the experience! He is an outstanding realtor, as meticulous and professional as they come. Communication was seamless throughout the entire process and he was always pleasant and responsive. His background in industrial design and general construction knowledge was incredibly helpful during the inspections. He saved us hundreds of thousands of dollars during negotiations! Chris was in our corner every step of the way. You can tell he genuinely enjoys helping his clients; even after the deal closed he is still helping us out. Chris is a trustworthy, knowledgeable, energetic agent, who will go the extra mile for you. We would recommend Chris to anyone out there who is looking to buy or sell a new home without hesitation. read more

Wow! Less than 3 weeks from hiring Chris to closing! AMAZING Chris went out and found an agent representing a buyer who wasn't looking in my area but agreed to be open-minded. It worked! The other comps are still sitting and one sold for a lot less. Incredible experience, I couldn't be more thrilled with his work ethic, meticulousness, and integrity. HIRE CHRIS. Best decision ever!!! read more

I have to be honest I had no idea what I was getting into when I decided to buy my first home. I talked with people that have been through it, researched what I thought was EVERYTHING I needed to know, and even watched a videos on all things VA loan related. Using apps like Redfin and Zillow make you feel like you can find a house and go through the purchase flow right from your phone. Well that was not the case... After working with 2 agents from those services, I started to think that you can only buy homes that agents recommend to you. I was either ready to settle or ready to give up. I met Chris through a mutual friend and in 1 hour over a few beers, learned more about the home buying process and VA mortgages than in 6 months of research and experience with other agents. San Diego is a very tough market with cash buyers submitting offers well over the asking price, properties having multiple offers the day they go on the market, and sellers pulling homes off the market to capture larger returns. read more

Regarding Chris Remsen: It was time to move from our home of 37 years. We were looking for an agent that we felt was sensitive to how emotional it was for us and had experience with the market and working with homes in our price range. After interviewing several local agents we felt that Chris "got us". We're glad we chose him. Chris stayed on top of the process every step of the way. He offered suggestions of how to make certain upgrades that made our house more appealing to a buyer. He made himself available when we needed to see him and he is a smart marketing strategist. Even though our home sold in a short time we feel we established a warm friendship with Chris. He is an honest professional that is easy to work with. Signed, Phil Kessler Kathleen Allenbach read more

Chris treats his clients like he wants to keep their business for life. He maintains his relationships in the industry the same way, and has a network of contacts that provide quality work for anything you might need - even if it's not directly related to real estate! Above all, he will always be straight with you. If something smells fishy, he'll tell you. He's a great person to have in your corner through the stressful process of house hunting. read more

Chris came highly recommended from two close friends who purchased with him. I wouldn't have wanted to work with anyone else to find my cute, dream city condo. He listened to my needs, guiding me towards properties as my tastes and preferences evolved (and most importantly, away from moneypits). He's personable, savvy and fun to hang out with - you want him on your team for your next purchase. His help and connections during the purchasing process made everything go smoothly. 5 stars, 10/10! I recommend him to anyone I know whose in the market and looking. read more

Chris helped us sell our home and purchase a new one within 2 months! The whole way through. he was professional, organized, and communicative (without being pushy or obnoxious). He also taught us a lot about the real estate game in the process and patiently answered all our questions. We'll never work with anyone else! read more

Our first home buying experience was a breeze thanks to Chris and team. Chris was extremely professional, knowledgeable and has commendable negotiation skills. Even after closing, Chris proactively was checking in with us and assisted in recommending - home insurance, loan agents, handyman etc. Chris was patient, dilligent in explaining every step of the buying process making himself accesible, sometimes on very short notice. The entire process from start to finish was smooth and professional. Chris is friendly, energetic, and knows the san diego market well. He has our highest recommendation! read more

Working with Chris to secure our first home was a great experience. He is extremely responsive, works really hard to make sure that you're purchasing a home that is well-fitted for your desires. Especially in a difficult market, it was helpful to have his expertise and wealth of knowledge about not only home-buying but also ideas for how to make a home your own. He was very email and text responsive usually within an hour to a few hours from any question we had and he made our quick closing process as streamlined as possible. Would definitely recommend! We're so thankful that we had his help and guidance throughout what can usually be a very stressful process. read more

My wife and I recently relocated from Pennsylvania to the San Diego area. Chris was invaluable throughout the process. He knew the San Diego market, helped us settle on our priorities and guided us to properties that met our needs. He is very responsive, expertly negotiated our home purchase and pro-actively managed the transaction through close of escrow. In short, he made the entire process easy for us. We highly recommend Chris! read more

When reading reviews about someone you always have to question whether or not they're true and then trust your intuition. When it comes to Chris and all his stellar reviews, its true. He's the real thing. My wife and I met Chris at an open house in Encinitas and quickly established a report. Shortly thereafter, he helped and worked with us to purchase a dream property in Rancho Santa fe. Through some of the ups and downs and sensitive negotiations, he never lost a sense of positivity and determination to see the deal through. Some of the great qualities Chris demonstrates as a real estate agent are: Very thorough in every detail of the whole process. Very well organized. Great communicator, and always available day or night. Knows solar very well. He has building experience and vast knowledge of the area, which makes him aware of all potential problems and benefits of the land and home . . . this equates to better negotiating skills. We ended up getting our home for far less than the asking price. The best part of working with Chris, besides his proficiency at realestate, is that he's a friendly guy and enjoyable to spend time with. Months after buying our new home, he is still just as available to us to answer questions or offer help as he was in the beginning. If you're looking for an honest, confident, and skilled realestate agent, Chris is certainly the guy you're looking for. Talk to him, you won't be disappointed. 10/10 read more

I highly recommend Chris Remsen. I've purchased three homes now and there is an obvious difference and benefit when you're working with an experienced realtor like Chris. He is responsive, effective, and knowledgable. He has great instincts and I always felt confident working with him. I have been recommending him to friends and colleagues and I will definitely be working with him again for my next home! read more

This is the second time we've used Chris for purchasing our primary residence and we just closed yesterday! In this crazy market, securing this home for us took a lot of diligence, market knowledge, and follow through. Chris was highly communicative with the seller's agent to understand what was needed for a win-win transaction. Very grateful for this home and a realtor as solid as Chris! read more

My family has used Chris on multiple diverse transactions all over the county. If your looking for a knowledgeable, hard working realtor, he's the guy. He cares more about making the correct transaction than just pushing quantity. A straight shooter, that has always given me honest and data based guidance. He will be my realtor for many years to come. read more

I used Chris to buy and sell my first home. He is extremely knowledgeable, professional and treats you as a client he wants to keep for the next 40 years. We had faced a challenging buyers market and an even more challenging sellers market, and in both cases Chris offered great solutions. He simplified processes and made the home buying/selling experience a breeze. I would recommend Chris to anyone buying or selling a home in San Diego! read more

We recently worked with Chris for the 3rd time! He helped us purchase our first home in 2013, he sold that home for us in 2019 and just helped us secure our forever home in 2021. I wouldn't rely on anyone else to buy/sell a home with. He is always in constant communication with updating on the process and was so patient with us in this insane market. In addition to helping with the purchase process, he is also so helpful with local contacts for specific needs. He has someone to help with anything! He really does go above and beyond! read more

Chris Remsen is a well rounded real estate professional and I would highly recommend him without reservation! He is knowledgeable, resourceful, and anticipates issues before they may arise. He is a skilled negotiator and highly responsive communicator. We felt completely supported by him throughout the entire home buying process and beyond. Chris is a leader in the industry not by chance, but because of his work ethic, skill set, values and persistence. read more

Professional, Receptive, Diligent. Three words I would use to describe Chris Remsen while he helped us purchase our first home. I really can't say enough good things about Chris and the job he did for us. If you are looking for detail oriented, knowledgeable and flexible realtor who is going to be your advocate and go-to expert on everything real estate related from applying for a loan to closing on a home, you will not be disappointed with Chris Remsen. Being a first time homebuyer, I was overwhelmed with all of the advice coming in from friends and family while scrambling to make sure I was making sound financial decisions. When I started thinking about getting a realtor I thought to myself, "Ugh, how am I going to find someone who will look out for me and not just try to sell me a home." Through my dealings with Chris I am positive that he was looking out for my wife and me throughout the entire process. Through the entire process, no matter how much work Chris had done with a home we were looking at, he constantly reminded us that if it didn't feel right, we'd move on. From the beginning, he sat down with us so that he could understand what we were looking for and explained to us the best options for finding the perfect home. Chris explained to us the limits of our budget and gave us his opinions on what we could do with a higher budget but remained focused on our wants and needs. From that moment on, Chris was readily available to answer any questions or concerns we had as well as to update us on the status of our search, escrow and closing. While looking at homes Chris' knowledge on home repairs and improvements stood out. Anything we thought of, "What would it take to replace this?" "What would it cost to repair that?" 99% of the time Chris already had the answer. For that other 1%, he did the research and reported back, usually that day. Once we found a home, people told me, "You don't know if you have a good realtor. Finding the house is the easy part." First, I disagree. In this market, the early bird gets the worm and Chris' availability during our time looking for a home was unparalleled. Any home we wanted to see, Chris made time, right away to take us. If we liked it, he had comps available, a recommended offer and negotiation strategy ready to go so that we could be "the early bird". If your realtor has "business hours", good luck! Second, if finding the home is the easy part, then Chris must have done all of the work in closing on the home. We told Chris what we wanted, and he made it happen. He coordinated inspections, got repair quotes and negotiated with the sellers. Sure there was a lot of back and forth with us, but nothing I would consider work. Usually when I buy things I avoid searching for them online afterwards so that I don't get disappointed by a better deal that comes along. I have kept my eye online since the day we went into escrow and not a single home has closed since we purchased ours that made me wish I didn't buy this home at the price Chris negotiated for me. Chris was instrumental in our home buying experience and I would recommend him to anyone. read more

I initially worked with Chris when searching for an ocean-view property in San Diego. He did such a spectacular job with that task, that selecting a realtor for the sale of a San Diego property was an easy choice - we called Chris! Whether selling or buying, his knowledge, advice, and collaboration made both processes a breeze, and I was constantly delighted with his attention to detail and over-the-top customer service. And when I needed work done on my north county inland property, Chris provided an outstanding service provider recommendation - his network is outstanding! If you're looking for a real estate expert and an A player, give Chris a call - I can't recommend him enough! read more

I've used Chris twice in 2 years - that fact alone should indicate how highly my wife and I think of him - once as a buyer and once as a seller. I can't speak highly enough of Chris. His "we're in this together" attitude, work ethic, intelligence, problem solving ability and impeccable follow-through make him the perfect realtor. This second time we've used him we really put him through the ringer - selling a place that while we are renting it out and with some serious external headwinds. Chris has grinder through it with us with a smile and always a can do attitude. I can't see myself using a different agent in SD! read more

Chris is by far the best agent in the business. He got us the best deal possible when we bought our first home, and got us above market value when we sold. He fought for us every step of the way. His kind and dedicated attitude is a breath of fresh air. I promise, you can't go wrong with having him as your agent. He's the most genuine person and always available no matter what questions or concerns you have. We will only use him for our next home we purchase. Thank you for everything Chris!!! read more

Chris Remsen is a professional in the real estate business. I have worked with him over the past few years and have always turned to him for advise and our next purchase for investments and family living, Happy to know Chris Jared Twilley read more

As first time homebuyers we were grateful for all the help Chris gave us through our entire search and home buying process. From setting up in person tours to the day we finally received the keys to our new house Chris was always available for any questions we had day or night. He wanted us to find the house that was right for us and had us ready when we finally found our new home. With never being through the process before we were impressed how easy Chris made it for us. We would definitely recommend Chris to anyone searching to buy or sell a home. read more

My parents recently bought a home with Chris in the San Diego area. They purchased long distance from Maryland and, even though they were far away, Chris accommodated and continuously helped us to make this complicated process easy. Chris is very responsive and trustworthy. It was so nice to work with someone who worked tirelessly, and was proactive and communicative every step of the way. Chris is extremely hard working and honest. He also worked with the house repair companies to make sure all the repairs were done properly. We were very impressed by his professionalism, responsiveness and caring dedication. We strongly recommend Chris for your real-estate needs. read more

Chris did a great job! He sold our house after our first agent was unable to sell our home. He sold the house for a higher price than what were originally in escrow at with the other agent. We can't speak highly enough of the work/professionalism and dedication that Chris showed in selling our home. We recommend him to all our friends. read more

STOP! No need to continue the search for a real estate agent. Chris literally has the gift when it comes to real estate. He made our home buying experience fun and educated us along the way. We used our VA loan and Chris was well verse on the requirements that needed to be met. There were no surprises when it came to the contracts. Chris negotiating skills were superb and he was able to clearly inform the sellers agent our wants and needs. Chris shares his clients goal which is ultimately getting you into your home. We are customers for life and wouldn't dream of going to any other real estate agent. So seriously stop scrolling and searching for real estate agents. Chris is your guy! read more

We recently bought our first home with Chris. From our first meeting he answered all of our questions, was super attentive to our needs, accommodating to our busy work/life schedules, and continuously exceeded our expectations. We were super impressed by his stellar professionalism, responsiveness and caring dedication to client satisfaction from our very first meeting. Chris is extremely hard working, honest and is talented at making impossibilities, possible. If we ever buy or sell again, I would only want to work with Chris. I would highly recommend Chris for any of your Real Estate needs. read more

We worked intensely with Chris for 3 months looking for just the right house! He was knowledgeable about all things real estate and fun to work with. We would definitely use Chris again in the future and also refer him to all of our friends!! read more

Would love to describe Chris Remsen, Honest, Professional, Diligent. wonderful experience selling my house, sold in 1 1/2 day!!!!!, that said everything, always here to give me the best advise and to help. I will recommend him 100% - thank you Chris for such a great job ;) read more

I would highly recommend Chris to anyone in the luxury market or complex buying situation- he can handle it all! I've seen Chris represent the same clients both as a buyer and seller, and he has gone above and beyond to not only find the perfect home for them, but use his own personal handyman skill set to ensure that their property is 110% ready for the next buyer. Chris is personable, kind, and extremely organized. He may always have a lot going on, but always puts his valued customers above himself to make sure they get all of the attention they need! We need more realtors like Chris in San Diego to help us find exactly the dream home we are looking for. read more

I have known Chris for quite sometime and he's a wonderful very experienced Realtor. Now that he is serving the San Diego Area, I have a go to person for myself in the future but more importantly any clients that I can refer. He has great technology, customer service and is wonderful overall. I have already let one of my friends know of him as well. read more

I have bought over 10 properties throughout the states. I met Chris in AZ where he helped me purchase 2 homes ranging from 500k-3mill... Chris is a dream to work with and gets the job done. More recently I have purchased a home in CA with Chris!!! Go with this guys expertise and you won't be disappointed. read more

I have had the pleasure of working with Chris for a few years now and he is very knowledgable in the real estate industry. His commitment to customer service and making sure his clients are happy is unmatched by many real estate agents. Day or night - weekend or holiday- you can get in touch with him which is very important in the residential real estate business. I highly recommend Chris! read more

I recently got my first property under contract with Chris and will shortly own my first home. Chris has been very knowledgeable about the market and the process of buying a short sale. He is always available and I would recommend him to friends/family. read more

I rarely write reviews, but this guy deserves a 6th star! Chris just sold our house in Rancho Santa Fe. We had figured it would be on the market for months like most houses in the Ranch. Our house was older, but in pretty good shape. Chris helped with what to fix, staging and getting the house looking great for a sale. He arranged staging and even met with contractors before the house was listed. He did a fantastic job with photos, video, and an aggressive media and marketing effort that got us multiple offers in the first 2 weeks! He already had a vacation planned when we got in to escrow, but worked tirelessly (from Europe!) to keep the ball rolling. He made himself available night and day to answer questions for us and our buyers. I can't say enough good things about Chris Remsen. If you are in the market for a great agent that will work his butt off for you and get your house sold quickly, Chris is your guy! read more

My husband and I are first time home buyers and didn't really know where to start. We were referred to Chris by a long time friend and couldn't have been happier with our decision to work with him. Chris was very easy to work with and he took the time to learn what my husband and I were looking for in a house. He didn't try to push us above our budget, but really helped to educate us on what we could expect and what was available to us within our budget. Chris also made himself available for showings around our work schedules to make sure we could see new houses right when they became available and was always available to answer our questions via phone, text and email. Throughout the process of viewing homes, Chris was very knowledgeable in repair costs. We would ask him "what would it cost to do this or that or make this change" and was always able to provide us an estimate based on his past experiences and relationships with various contractors. If he wasn't sure of a cost, he did the research, retrieved quotes, and followed up with us very quickly. He was also able to help us understand different costs during the inspection process and refer us to different contractors to assist with the work. Chris went above and beyond in every way - from his communication with us, his schedule flexibility, negotiations with the sellers, and repair assistance - there isn't anything we would have had him do differently. I highly highly recommend Chris to anyone in the market for a new home! You will not be disappointed. read more

Chris is a consummate professional who clearly knows the real estate market and truly cares about his clients. Efficient, high-energy, responsive and extremely personable - these qualities in Chris made my home buying search and purchase a stress-free and pleasant experience. Chris's flexibility, patience, clear communication about the process, and seamless coordination with my lender, listing agents, escrow agent and those involved with inspections made me feel at ease and affirmed that my home purchase was a top priority. This is my 3rd home buying adventure and it was by far the smoothest and best experience to date, even closing within 17 days. Notably, Chris's "never say never" attitude and dogged perseverance enabled me to buy the house that I had my heart set on, despite a "no room for negotiation" response from the listing agent when an all cash buyer offered to purchase the property "as is" and above the list price. Furthermore, with Chris's keen negotiation skills, he managed to get money back from the seller for home improvements. I would without hesitation recommend Chris to any of my friends, family, colleagues or anybody who is thinking about jumping into the real estate market whether buying or selling. Chris will go far in his real estate career - this I have no doubt!! read more

To say that Chris was incredible to work with is an understatement. He is diligent, thorough, knowledgeable and advocates for his clients relentlessly. He is abundantly responsive and prompt in all respects as well. On several occasions Chris was able to allow my husband and I to view homes within an hour of us finding it, before other real estate agents were permitted access with their clients, and placed competitive offers for us rapidly, which truly made all the difference in us securing our home in such a competitive market. Even when these marked time constraints applied, he miraculously managed to arrive with comps in hand, knowledge of the neighborhood, knowledge of the real estate agents/brokers representing the sellers etc. On occasions we would send emails late at night (close to midnight sometimes) naturally assuming we would hear back the next day, and within minutes would have a text/email response-- his dedication to his clients is truly unparalleled. Moreover, Chris is thorough in all respects, including applying for and closing your loan, examining terms/conditions of negotiations thoroughly etc. As we were searching for our first home, we trusted not only Chris's expertise, but his genuine transparency and honesty when examining properties (i.e., if we liked a house but it truly was overpriced, not a sound investment, if there were concerns about degree of repairs needed etc. he was willing to have the hard conversations with us to ensure we understood the nuances of any property we were interested in and how it would be a fit for our needs). He is a consummate professional and his connections to colleagues ranging from lenders to repair companies demonstrates how highly valued he is not only his clients, but by other reputable professionals that will come to play a significant role in your home buying experience. In the end, when we discovered the home we truly felt was right for us, I know beyond a shadow of a doubt we secured it because of him. We opened escrow less than 24 hours after the home came on the market and ended up with equity out the gate due to his incredible representation and negotiations. If you are fortunate enough to secure Chris as your realtor you can count yourself among the lucky ones. read more

Chris is the best real estate agent I know! He is personable, hard working, organized, responsive and clearly knows the business. He helped me to sell my home in Vista, CA quickly and for our asking price. He not only handled the complexities related to that sale, but when I had unexpected surgery and could not do some of the repairs needed to close the escrow, he rolled up his sleeves and helped with some of the repairs!! He also helped me to find a wonderful place to buy in Carlsbad, CA. His depth of knowledge will be saving me a ton in property taxes, as he made me aware of a CA proposition passed that will allow me to carry over the property tax basis of my old property to my new home!! read more

Chris is tremendous~! I have met very few people that are so doggedly persistent. Through his diligent efforts, he was able to get the bank to accept a short payoff after MANY iterations/changes/requests from the bank and then consummate the sale. Chris has great listening skills and applies that to be one of the best communicators in his profession. Would highly recommend him to represent as either a buyer or seller agent to the sharpest of people. read more