Doug and his team were exceptional from start to finish. We had previously listed our home with another realtor for five months with very little traction. Doug immediately identified what needed to be done to improve marketability. Doug and his team provided practical (and low-cost) recommendations and helped align the right specialists and contractors to get the work done right. The increase in visibility and buyer traffic was obvious from day one, and we went from listing to close of escrow in under two months. Doug truly helped take the stress out of the process and delivered results. His team was always available to talk and answer questions and provided a level of transparency and communications that our prior realtor greatly lacked. Not only that, but I'm confident that his knowledge of San Clemente (and in our case Talega) helped the buys and their agents realize that our home was the right fit for the client. 10/10 would recommend (and would use again) read more

The Inhabit Collective was instrumental in finding me the perfect home as I relocated into San Clemente. Doug Echelberger was extremely knowledgeable about the housing market and the specific homes we toured in various neighborhoods. Doug negotiated favorable terms across the board on the home I ended up purchasing. Other members of the Inhabit team were always available to help me see the home so I could make plans for improvements. Jen Katke of JK Interiors works with the group and has been amazing at hiring contractors who started work the night we closed escrow. Truly an exceptional experience and far beyond what I have experienced with my prior 6 home purchases. read more

This team is the real deal and they get it done. Seamless from start to finish. Our house was on the market for 8 months with no offers. We hired Doug and his team and within 2 weeks it went pending. Just closed with no issues at all. This team gives you top notch service and i would recommend them to anyone without hesitation. read more

Doug and his team sold our home in San Clemente. They were professional and knowledgeable. The service was excellent.

I recently asked Doug and his Team to help sell my parents home in SC. From beginning to end, Doug and his Team were professional, helpful and easy to work with. Carissa was super helpful in promptly answering all my questions. I would definitely use them again and recommend them to help you, if their services are needed. read more

We just completed our second transaction with Doug and Carissa. They have been great at responding and answering all our questions. Doug really knows this neighborhood of Capistrano Shores like no other agent. read more

My husband and I worked with Doug Echelberger and his team to purchase our new beachfront home in Capistrano Shores. This was a complex transaction with significant delays in a unique community, and we were so happy that we had Doug and his team guiding us through. We've purchased and sold several homes, and Doug, Carissa and the rest of the Inhabit team were the most responsive, knowledgeable, and professional real estate team members we've had the pleasure of working with. We highly recommend the Inhabit team and would certainly use them again for future transactions! read more

Doug was the first broker we met when we were ready to sell our Mother's home in San Clemente. Upon meeting him and listening to his credentials and work history I knew immediately that his company would be the one. We were not disappointed. the house sold within the first month and the entire process went smoothly. His entire staff were also professional and courteous. If you are deciding on whom to list your property with I would definitely call and make an appointment with Doug and consider his services. We are happy we did. . read more

We turned to Doug after having a very bad experience with another agent. Doug was very knowledgeable about the San Clemente and nearby areas. He was patient, punctual and truly cared about finding us the right home. He answered all our calls promptly and went out of his way to be available for any questions or showings. The house buying process can be long and stressful but Doug made it easier. Thank you Doug! read more

The Echelberger Team are a highly professional group, with good knowledge of the unique local market. Doug is sincerely helpful and willing to go the extra mile to help you accomplish your goals. His support team is also helpful in keeping the paperwork flowing and technically understood when you have questions. I would highly recommend the Echelberger group, without reservation. read more

Rarely have I found a high profile broker / realtor / business owner of Doug's ilk to be humble. They are invariably the opposite. Doug, on the other hand, is the quintessential professional. Throughout the entire process, he conducted himself with tact, humility, composure and discipline. His professional conduct standards are exemplary. We couldn't be happier with the outstanding job that he and his team did for us. His entire team were exceedingly polite, knowledgeable, communicative, informative, and each of them a true delight to work with. With pleasure we refer Doug and his team loudly and proudly to anybody whom has real estate needs. read more

We have used Doug and the Echelberger Group 4 times now. Most recently on the sale of our home. We kept going back because Doug and his team are so amazing. Doug is a complete professional and an expert at what he does. He and his team always keep you updated, even without asking. If you make a call or send an email or text, they are quick to respond. Doug and his team care about you and the sale or purchase your are going through. They look after every detail and strive to offer exceptional service and always succeeded. We were lucky to have found Doug and his team for our purchase in 2017 and the subsequent sales/purchases he managed for us. We couldn't recommend him more highly! read more

Working with Doug Echelberger and his team was fantastic! I would highly recommend him to sell your home, he and his team are very professional, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. His support & communication go above and beyond any realitor. Thank you for selling our house so quickly and paying attention to every detail, it made the transaction go so smoothly. read more

We are very satisfied with Doug and Team Confident in him finding the right home and price. Selling or buying. We've used Doug and team on multiple occasions. Mike read more

We have used Doug Echelberger and his team on many different transactions. We would highly recommend Doug and his highly qualified team for anyone looking to buy or sell. read more

We used the Echelberger Group to sell our rental property in San Juan Capistrano. Doug and team were amazing from start to finish. We live out of state but the preparation and communication were very strong throughout so it felt like we were local. The home photos were beautiful and showed the house very well. The communication about open houses, showings and results of showings was essentially real time. Response to emails and texts was very timely as well. Overall the team made what could have been an incredibly stressful experience much less stressful. We would definitely use them again without hesitation. read more

Had a great experience working with the Echelberger Group from start to finish. Great communication and they were proactive throughout the process. Will definitely be working with the team again very soon. read more

The Echelberger Group, were great in every aspect of selling our home in San Clemente. And although at times in this market it was a little bit frustrating, Doug and Group were there to comfort and explain the best way to market our home. We love this group and appreciate their professionalism and in selling our home. We will definitely be recommending or reaching out again when we are ready to sell another home. Thanks You Doug and Group, read more

Doug and his team were wonderful to work with from the beginning to the end. His knowledge of the housing market, trends and Southern California neighborhoods is what makes him the best in the business. He's super responsive and his entire team was always on top of things and very transparent with next steps and the entire process. read more

Doug is so well connected, our house sold even before it went live on the MLS. Doug and his team made everything go smoothly and quickly for us. I can not say enough good things about his service. read more

Doug Echelberger represented us on the sale of a family heirloom that was owned by 3 different families with varying levels of real estate sophistication. Doug was extremely patient and did an excellent job of describing matters to family members in a manner that never felt patronizing. Inhabit Real Estate did an incredible job of positioning our property for a sale, and kept us extremely well-informed along the way. The market environment was somewhat challenging at the time, but the Echelberger Group's efforts quickly generated multiple offers. All three families that made up the Seller's group were extremely pleased with the outcome of the efforts of the Echelberger Group and Inhabit Real Estate. read more

Doug Echelberger and his group did an amazing job, once again selling our home in no time! Beginning from the initial meeting, Doug came prepared researching our home/neighborhood and the comps. His crew is also very knowledgeable and responsive to any questions we had throughout the escrow. We would get weekly updates which always came in handy while dealing with a fast close of escrow. We felt very confident having Doug on our side navigating us through the sale of our home. Thank you to the entire team at Inhabit Real Estate! read more

Working with Doug and the Echelberger Group while selling a house made what we thought was going to be a difficult process so easy. They were a true team that responded to every question and gave weekly updates on progress and next steps. And talk about responsive, it was a great experience. read more

This is my third transaction with Echelberger Real Estate Group. Doug and Ken have helped me purchase two homes and sell our primary residence. The Echelberger group is the best real estate company I have ever dealt with. Very professional, experienced and helpful agents and brokers. Highly recommend. Doug and his staff were extremely helpful, open, transparent, and reliable through the whole process, he really cared about us, understood our needs from the very first open house to a quick full offer sale. Doug was always available to answer our questions and personally went above and beyond (nights and weekends) to ensure a timely close. Would totally work with them again and happily recommend them to anyone looking for a white glove level of service, whether buying or selling your home! read more

I had a transaction with Doug last month. He is an excellent broker, very knowledgeable and attentive. He was very helpful even for the issues that he was not involved. He would go above and beyond to help and solve any issues. He has a wonderful and skilled support team. They were always on top of things. I highly recommend Doug Echelberger for any real estate transaction's. read more

Very professional! Great photos. House was sold in 2 weeks! The team assisted me with many details and made the process very easy. Jacqueline Bloink read more

I was in need of selling my Duplex but had a major problem, my last renters burned down my attached garages. After much consideration, I decided to sell. I didn't know if it was possible to sell "As Is". I was referred to Doug Echelberger and his realtor company, "Echelberger Group Pacific Sotheby's International Realty." He did some comps and found out what the property was worth if rebuilt and then proceeded to list my property for almost that amount to see if we would get any bites. Amazed that we did and sold our property for a very decent price. Doug is quite the Professional. He was in contact with me continually with every bid and question that potential buyers had. He was very helpful with questions I had with all the Escrow paperwork. I can't say enough about Doug and his whole team of professionals. Very impressive. I recommend him and his company whole heartedly. Thank you, Doug, for all your hard work. Sebe Garton read more

I have known Doug and his family since he was in high school. Living out of state now, I was a little nervous having someone that I didn't know handle the sale of my parents' home. I am a California licensed real estate broker, and an excellent judge of a quality agent, and found Doug and the team he has built to be professional and to excel in every aspect of the transaction, from the initial listing to closing. I would highly recommend Doug and will use him again when I have other properties to sell in the South Orange County area. Thank you Doug. Tom Stirling read more

We worked with Doug Echelberger and his team on both selling our home and the purchase of our dream home. Doug and his team were exceptional and on top of everything from start to finish. Both transactions went extremely smoothly. Doug was there to answer any questions we had. We couldn't have asked for a better agent to represent us. Highly recommend working with Doug and his team!! read more

Doug and his whole team are AMAZING! Absolutely attentive and helpful in every step of the way. We moved to Nashville...wish they lived here- I'd have all my friends using The Echelberger Group! read more

Doug Echelberger, and his team, are wonderful! When we recently decided to sell our home, there was no question who we would choose to do it for us!! NO QUESTION! The incredible professionalism, knowledge and guidance from Doug and his team was invaluable! They made, what is usually a very stressful event and process, effortless. I was surprisingly shocked at the amount of clear and concise communication from everyone! There was never a question or doubt as to what was happening next, where we were in the process, etc. Doug - thank you for helping us! There are no words to express my sincere apprecation and gratitude!!!! read more

Doug helped me sell our house in a difficult market. He and his team are very professional and always available to answer questions. Communication is great and always there to help. I would highly recommend that Doug and his team for any real estate transactions. read more

Best Team Ever! This team is hands down amazing! They are extremely professional, reliable, knowledgeable and they communicate to all parties. If you are looking for the best team, look no further! Thank you again for making this process so easy and exciting. read more

Doug and his group recently helped us complete the sale of a family held rental property in San Clemente. It was a complicated deal with two separate owners, tenants, and a 1031 exchange involved. Doug was completely professional and his team was in constant contact throughout the process. He dealt with the tenants directly in a kind and compassionate manner. He negotiated a very fair deal and brought us two offers over the listing price. The photos of the property were stunning, and he truly understood the nuances of the rental property market. We would not hesitate to recommend his services. read more

My husband Larry & I had an incredible experience with Adam Trejo. He was very responsive, paid attention to detail, he was always on time, completely professional and truly cared about our needs and our situation. We can't thank Adam enough for everything he did for us and for all the time he spent with us. He's the best and we highly recommend him if you are looking to buy, sell or lease. read more

It has been an altogether pleasant experience working with Echelberger Group. We have purchased many homes over the years and everyone on Doug's team had well-defined tasks and communicated timely, politely, and professionally. We were in a competitive situation to buy a home on the beach and we credit Doug's expertise in winning the sale. Big Thank You to Echelberger Group. read more

Stephanie Garvey: Realtor Stephanie helped us find our first home and made us very happy! She spent a year with us looking for the right home and was always supportive, positive and patient. Sharply and professionally dressed, she definitely understood our style and what we were looking for. When we found the one, she held our hands throughout the buying process, gave us good advice, negotiated on our behalf, and made everything easier to understand. She is a sweetheart, and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend working with her and her team for buying a home. read more

Doug and team are absolutely terrific. Simply said-- they set the standard. We recently purchased a coastal property in Orange County. Throughout the process my husband and I remarked to one another about the great experience we were having-- truly white glove service.  I remember saying to him "I know Doug has lots of other clients, but you would never know it." It always felt like we were the one and only client. I really don't know how they are so responsive. On top of that, the guidance through the process and proactive communication was unlike any we have experienced through our many home purchases. Amazing. Thank you! read more

Doug Echelberger is known as the go-to realtor for properties in Talega and was our first choice for selling our home. He provided invaluable expertise and guided us through every step of the process. This included recommendations for updating and prepping our home for sale, selecting the right time to place the home on the market, negotiating with potential buyers, and obtaining a full price offer. COVID-19 created a very tricky and trying period during the sale of our home. Through it all, Doug personally responded to all our questions, and leveraged his ties with agents in the area to bring multiple buyers before reaching a successful close. We highly recommend Doug and his team when selling or buying a home, and would use him again in the future. read more

I would highly recommend Doug and his team to help with your purchase or sale of a new home. Doug helped me with the sale of my property in Talega San Clemente. I would use Doug again because of his professionalism and customer centric approach. read more