i will recommend Kimberly Schmidt & Associates over and over again to anyone who needs to sell…read moretheir home! Kimberly and Barb, her assistant, were absolutely the most dedicated real estate professionals I've ever known, AND we've moved 7 times, so I know! My husband and I were moving across country this time, so there was a lot involved in attention, timing, negotiating, and yes, hand-holding. She was knowledgeable, wise, and always had our backs. We immediately had multiple offers and a final price of thousands above listing price. The results spoke for themselves: our beloved home was sold in just 6 days to the best buyer. We will alwyas be gratefulto Kimberly for all she did!

I worked with Kimberly recently when I bought my first condo. She was extremely welcoming and…read moreinformative, and made the intimidating experience of buying my first place a very pleasant one. I felt she advocated for me at all the right points of the process, and educated me on many important aspects of buying a home and home ownership in general. She got me a great deal on a really cute condo in Mission Hills, and I still feel very satisfied with the whole process and with my new home! I would definitely recommend hiring Kimberly to help you buy or sell your home. Five Stars!

Trevor was great to work with. I wish him all the success with the Arrow team!…read more I rented a unit from them for about 6 months.

Arrow real estate is the worst. They accused the tenants of hitting the garage door. They had no…read moreproof, they attempted to keep our security deposit. They lied and said that somebody confessed that their back up camera wasn't working, well this person does not have a back up camera in their car. All Arrow does is lie. They charged us for a second pool key that was never taken out and they refused to give us the name of the person who supposedly signed for it. First, they said the mailbox key did not work, now they say a mailbox key was not returned. All they do is lie and keep your money. They are now charging us for the homeowners deductible. They were reported to the department of real estate unfortunately they say it's a civil matter, so it's time to get an attorney involved. They do not communicate. They tried to charge us for touchup paint after the tenants had been there for three years. They charged us to clean the carpet, which was not dirty. They are not trustworthy, if you ever have to rent a place and Arrow real estate is in charge do not rent. Proof that this person did not confess, and there is no backup camera in their vehicle

I honestly couldn't have asked for a better experience buying my home…read more From my very first conversation with Jesse, I could tell he was a go-getter and a great negotiator. He was friendly, down-to-earth, and confident without ever making me feel pressured. That was a big reason I decided to go with him. Then I met Desiree, and she was just as amazing. She was so sweet, easygoing, patient, and genuinely enjoyable to work with. I got to tour all the homes with her, while Jesse was working behind the scenes, giving us his expert advice, thoughts, and strategy along the way. I felt very safe and trusted them instantly because they really worked for my best interest. And when I say we looked at houses... we LOOKED at houses!! We toured MANY homes in such a short amount of time and they made it happen for me and worked with my schedule to accommodate my time. We submitted offers, backup offers, multiple offers, and went through all the ups and downs that come with trying to find the right home. Then one day... BOOM! The seller accepted our offer! Not only did they help me get the house, but Jesse and Desiree were able to negotiate a huge discount for me, along with credits toward closing costs. That made such a difference, and I'm incredibly grateful for how hard they worked on my behalf. Throughout the entire process, they were supportive, helpful, responsive, and always there whenever I needed something. But honestly, what stood out to me the most was that it never really felt like I was working with real estate agents. It felt like I was working with old friends and family who genuinely cared about helping me get into my home, and now they're friends to me. Much love and respect to them And when we finally got the keys , they even surprised me with some really thoughtful little gifts, and a surprise at home. Such a sweet way to finish an already amazing experience. So, thank you, Des, for being so patient, kind, and easy to work with. And thank you, Jesse, for being such a great negotiator and for always having our back throughout the entire process. I truly appreciate everything you both did for me, and I'm so happy I chose you guys to help me through one of the biggest purchases of my life. Thank you, Jesse and Desiree! If anyone is looking for a real estate team that will actually be there for you and make you feel like more than just another client, I'd definitely recommend giving them a call!

Giving five stars and a glowing review is simply not enough to express how happy we were to work…read morewith The GreenHouse team. As first time home buyers, we had no idea where to start. We were also out of state which made everything that much more difficult. I'm a big Yelp user and relied on the hundreds of other 5-star reviews to look for a real estate company. I was so impressed with Craig and Jesse from the start. The initial call was SO organized, thorough, and personal. Not only did they give us a incredibly detailed step-by-step guide of the buyer's process, but also spent the time to learn more about us as people and what we were looking for in a home. I was surprised my how much time and energy was invested before even signing any contracts with them. After meeting with a few different teams, we chose the GreenHouse Group and 100% stand by our decision! Communication was consistently strong and we were always in contact with someone/the entire team along the way. We worked with Lori & Alexa who also helped us navigate documents and important deadlines. The GreenHouse Group has a well-designed platform to track the home buying process--making it easy to see deadlines and to-dos. We worked with Craig for our Kick-Off Tour. The GHG evaluation system for homes captured everything important to consider when purchasing a home and we learned so much about what to look for when checking out a home. Craig was straight-up, incredibly knowledgable, and clearly looking out for our best interest. He took us to see quite a number of homes that day and even had snacks and waters to keep us going! Unexpectedly, and uncommonly, we found a home from that weekend's trip we wanted to put an offer on. Craig jumped right in and guided us through the 'make-an-offer' process. He worked incredibly hard to negotiate on our behalf and was able to coordinate inspections and video walk-throughs for us when we couldn't be physically present. We were always promptly and transparently well-informed and advised. We never felt pressured or persuaded to make any decisions. Craig and the GHG team presented the facts and gave recommendations based on 20+ years of company experience--always looking out for our best interest. They were 'real' and weren't out to "sell us" on anything. Even during the rent-back process, the team coordinated with the other realtor to work with the sellers on transitions and key dates. It was super fun when Jesse and Lori were already at the house when we arrived to pick up our keys--what a thoughtful surprise! To top it off, they came with a whole container of new home goodies and essentials for us to use while we settled in (and even had some for our dog!) The care box was super useful, especially when we didn't have any of our kitchen items yet! Even after the sale and getting our keys, the GHG team is still there to answer your questions and help you out--including a list of recommended contractors and other services you might need when moving into a new home. I'm sure I am forgetting something here, but needless to say, we 10/10 recommend the GreenHouse Group to anyone looking to buy (or sell!) a home. We have no regrets and could not have asked for a better team. Thank you GHG!

It was a pleasure to work with Mark. I was the listing broker of a property that Mark purchased in…read moreTorrance. He was easy to reach, very knowledgeable, patient, and fair in all of our communications and throughout the transaction. I look forward to working with Mark again when the opportunity arises.

Scam alert! Scam alert! Scam alert!…read more Received a non contingent cash offer from Dolan. Offer was accepted and escrow started. Ernest money deposit never sent. They wanted a much lower price then they canceled. Big waste of time and opportunity. Don't trust them!

I have been Rosemary's tenant at Marbella Properties for one year. Rosemary is a very good person…read moreto have on your side, and she is very reasonable if you are nice with her. Rosemary has broken english, but I have never had a problem understanding her english because she speaks clearly. Her emails may not be "professional" in the sense that she, again, has broken english, but I feel it is unfair to judge someone on their accent or writing abilities if they are still able to communicate effectively, especially if they weren't born here. I still live in San Diego and Rosemary has told me she is happy to be my landlord in the future. She even offered to help me find a new place, and I appreciate her kindness. We have had a good business relationship and I look forward to doing business with Rosemary in the future. Rosemary is tough on renters who create drama, so if you are inflammatory and unprofessional when you interact with her, she will not put up with it. However, if you are polite and act appropriately, you will not have any problems with Rosemary. Due to the one-star review previously left by Celeste S, I felt compelled to write a counter review, especially because her review actually states my name, as well as others. I find it very inappropriate and passive-aggressive to air out your dirty laundry for a Yelp review. I hope that while you consider all reviews on Yelp, that you would also consider the source. This is exactly why I think Yelp doesn't work for smaller businesses with owners who dont use Yelp consistently, it can hurt their business with disgruntled people, while the owners are not even aware of it due to a generation gap.

During my last three years at UCSD, I lived at one of the rental properties owned by Rosemary. I…read morewill start off by saying, Rosemary is a tough woman. Initially, she was tough to communicate with because she is very particular about what she expects from her tenants. However, after living there for so many years, Rosemary and I were able to understand each other very well. When you tell her about an issue, she will want to know every detail about the occurrence and will send help immediately (she has connections to many repair specialists) to resolve the matter. Furthermore, as long as you keep the place clean and she don't get receive any complaints from the neighbors, Rosemary will not bother you, and you'll be able to live very peacefully. Moreover, the monthly payment must be paid promptly. Overall, she puts a lot of faith and trust in the tenants she chooses to take care of the home. Lastly, Rosemary is a great person. She has a very keen sense of humor, and is a warm, kind person under her hard exterior. Being a young, college student at the time, she was very understanding and gave me a lot of good advice in many areas. She really wants the best for her tenants and hopes to keep a good relationship with them moving forward. I would refer any future prospects looking for a place in San Diego to Rosemary!

I used the Yelp Projects function on the mobile app to help me get 3 quotes on an appraisal for a…read morecondo. My significant other has been nagging me about it for a month or so because I was turning my condo into rental property. The Yelp Projects function is great. I received 3 quotes fairly quickly and decided on using Correct Appraisals. Yelp app marked them as "Verified License" and also I liked the background of the owner when I checked out the website. Corbin had posted his experience online. Also liked that he had spent some time in New York Metro area for at least 8 years. Appraisal was done quickly. As far as the report goes, very detailed with sales comparison analyses and photos. Service was fast, quick, and efficient. Great communications. Very detailed and thorough report. Thanks to Yelp Projects function and Corbin at Correct Appraisals.

Do NOT recommend this company. Poor service, inaccurate reporting! Number of rooms, square…read morefootage, dimensions all wrong. Had to go with another appraiser. VERY DISAPPOINTED!!

It was such an easy and smooth experience selling my house…read more Rachel, Tom, and Sam were all super helpful and made the process stress-free. They were honest, understanding, and their communication was amazing. Closed fast, no surprises -- would definitely recommend working with them if you're looking to sell.

Due to medical needs, my parents have needed to sell their home and move into something more…read moreaccommodating. I've been helping them look into companies they could go with to sell quickly without the hassle and without the realtor involved to make it easier on all of us. We stumbled on I Buy SD .com because they were suggested by our neighbor who was curious about the company as well. I initially really liked the company because they were San Diego specific and seemed to understand the area. I had already been researching Opendoor and I BUY SD gave us a slightly better offer. So it seemed too good to be true (and it was...) Come the day before we were supposed to close escrow, I was helping my parents with everything and we get a call. I couldn't believe what I heard on the speaker phone. I Buy SD.com said that: sorry, they had to lower the house price by $80,000 less than the signed contract stated and close five days later than the signed contract stated in order to close now. I was flabbergasted. This is a company where contracts were already signed and paperwork already in place and they chose to drop this bomb and force the house to be a lower price, likely knowing that we had to close or else the new house wouldn't go through in time. Talk about shock and regret. Now we've realized they said several things in the process to us that turned out to not be true, like they were sending a design time to measure the house and it actually ended up being other investors!! That feels really deceitful to me! I wish I had never stumbled across this company and I wish I could have kept my parents far away from it. What kind of company does that to people the day before you're supposed to close escrow? I definitely wanted to write this review as a big BUYER BEWARE! I would never ever wish this experience on someone else, not even a mortal enemy. The stress, pain, and suffering this has caused us is absolutely beyond words. I have been in tears ever since this happened and I'm not sure how to even recover. On the I Buy SD.com website they claim they want to help San Diegans sell their houses as painlessly as possible but from this experience we had it really feels like the exact opposite :(

Gary helped us purchase our first home! We was proactive, responded to all communication very…read morequickly, and advocated effectively for us throughout the process (i.e., getting a competitive offer accepted, negotiating seller credits, and ensuring the escrow process was executed smoothly and completely). As mentioned in other reviews, Gary is realistic, honest, and a man of high integrity. Gary is a stellar residential real estate professional! We will recommend him to people we care about and will work with him for future real estate transactions.

I am currently in the middle of my third real estate transaction with Gary (buying our first home,…read moreselling it now, and buying our new place). I am someone who analyzes every detail and worries about the numbers, so I needed a strategic partner, not just a salesperson. What stands out most is Gary's integrity. During our search, he actually advised us against buying certain homes because he spotted drawbacks I had missed or knew they wouldn't fit our long-term goals. He wasn't trying to close a quick deal; he wanted to make sure the move was actually worth it for us - that we were getting more square footage, accounting for a possible growing family, and other things we've mentioned to him. When it came to selling our current home, I really appreciated how realistic he was about the price. Instead of promising us an inflated number just to get the listing, he gave us a brutally honest, data-backed valuation. He manages expectations perfectly so there are no surprises later. It's honestly wild how dialed-in he is to the San Diego market. He's been doing this for decades, and it shows! He walks into a house and predicts almost exactly what it would sell for (and he was always right). He knew exactly how to negotiate so we didn't overpay, showed us off-market homes we never would have seen on Zillow, and knew precisely when to strike to get our offer accepted. We've talked with other agents through open houses we've casually walked through, but watching Gary work is different; he pulls off these complex moves effortlessly and with such a good nature that you almost forget how sharp the strategy actually is. We are currently trusting him with the complex process of buying and selling simultaneously, and having someone who will give you the unvarnished truth is invaluable. If you want an agent who protects your interests over his commission, Gary is the one.

Oscar has helped me with two different tasks on my project. He's kind, professional, timely and…read moredoes great work. Karina was great with the communication/organization and I would recommend MC Geomatics for sure.

I contacted MCG regarding a Survey Monument Preservation Certification which was secondary to a…read moresidewalk repair. Communication with Karina P. was excellent end-to-end, and the project was completed within a few days. Pricing was $600 if no monument would be affected by the work and $2,000 if a new monument needed installation. For my project, a new monument was ultimately not needed. I'm glad to have found MC Geomatics! I will not hesitate to contact them again if I need other survey services in the future.