We recently sold our home in Carlsbad and purchased a condo in Oceanside. After looking at Yelp reviews and checking out perspective realtor websites, we ended up choosing Robyn Goodkind, mainly because of her perceived knowledge of the Oceanside area. She first disagreed with our asking price. But we held firm; which turned out to be a very good thing for us. We also agreed to her full 6% commission request. There was quite a bit of back and forth with the buyers, making demands, etc. Without going into too much detail, we felt pressured by Robyn to conceded to seller demands at almost every juncture. She even called us one night at home, telling us how she worked "150%" and how she was under personal financial pressures. She even started crying, literally. We were shocked. Ultimately, we sold our home for about $35,000 more than if we had listened to Robyn's advice. By the end of this transaction, our relationship with Robyn had grown tense. We considered firing her after the sale of her home, but decided since WE (not Robyn) had already found our new condo, that we would press on. We also encountered the same "take this deal" pressure from Robyn on our condo purchase. She even contradicted some of her earlier advice on more than one occasion. She likes to tell you how she is working for you. But in our view, she is working for Robyn. Show me you are working for me and you don't need to tell me. We also found her to be prone to taking credit for things that went well and distancing herself from things that didn't, whether they were of her doing or not. We used her recommended mortgage guy (excellent), termite inspector/repair company, inspector and Homeowner Warranty company. On our new home, her recommended inspector seemed to just blow through the process and appeared to not have done his due diligence. Later, the inspector's inattention hurt us as the dishwasher did not work and the washing machine did not work in the hot water cycle. There were some other things, more minor, that he missed, too. When we presented them to (Robyn recommended) Old Dominion (horrible reputation, we found out later), they refused to pay our claim. Their reason: because the dishwasher was not working when we moved in! Everyone pointed fingers at the inspector. Robyn even suggested we consult an attorney and when I pointed out that it was her chosen inspector AND HO Warranty company, she said basically, we should have chosen our own. Incredible! We found Robyn to be combative, argumentative, condescending, very emotional and frankly unprofessional. She told us she was dealing with personal problems, but she should not have told us about them, much less allowed them to affect her dealings with her client. We paid her upwards of $40,000 in commissions on $1.2 million in transactions in about 45 days. We struggled with whether or not to post this review, but the final straw occurred when all she did when we moved into our new place was text us a message of "congratulations". If I were in her shoes, and I am in the service/commission business, I would have had a nice house warming gift waiting, along with a personal note. Something. Anything! Of course, I would never deal with a client the manner she dealt with us throughout these transactions. Ever. read more

Robyn, Nothing in Don's review is false as I told you in the email you sent wanting to resolve this off line. You earned the review he gave you. As I said in my email to you. So many instances where you were clearly condescending, and all about how to move things extremely fast which would result in my making less on the sale and you obtaining that commission quickly. We used you to help with the sale of my home in Carlsbad. As soon as you realized that I needed a contingency of selling my current home before I could purchase another, you became unmotivated to show us additional homes in Oceanside. In order to see more I had to explain to you that we wanted to see the different types of homes available in Oceanside (where you reside). The situation in which you did cry. We were having dinner and you wanted to talk to us rather text. Don called you on his phone in our then living room. I could hear his end of the conversation that involved you wanting me to give the buyer more money for repairs they felt were appropriate. When Don expressed to you that "you were trying to squeeze the one person in this equation, who has the least of amount of money" (me) when you are making a substantial commission within a few weeks of effort on your part. You then started to cry. He mouthed to me that you were and I asked him to put you on speaker. I announced my presence on the conversation. You were clearly crying telling me how you are giving me 150% on the sale of my home. I reiterated Don's point. You continued to cry, telling us that you were struggling financially with the purchase of your new home. To diffuse this now emotionally based conversation, I tried to calm you with things like, "It sounds like you have a big heart." That is when you replied in a tearful voice, "I do." and began to regain your composure. We have saved all of our text emails from you and to you and there is nothing false about the review Don gave you. I see you are still unprofessional using my actual name in your initial response to Don. Now I see you have changed my name to "M" in your yet another example of combative, condescending, and argumentative manner in dealing with us. read more

I live about 2 hours away so searching on my own wasn't very fruitful. I was also new to this market so I was a bit lost. I spent weeks scouring Craigslist and Padmapper but when you are trying to rent in CA , all the different options can be completely paralyzing. Someone told me I should contact a realtor because they will help renters for free (they get their cut from the landlord). This was music to my ears. I reached out to her via email and she responded quickly with some questions about my preferences and needs. I sent her back a list of must haves, neighbourhoods I liked and other preferences. I also let her know about some potential issues I may have finding a space. Notably - I have a dog, and all my income is self-employed dividend income. The latter can be tricky because it means I don't have a traditional employment letter, and with dividends I don't even have a T4! She reassured me about my worries re: the dog and income and quickly sent me an MLS list of places matching my requirements. She also answered a lot of my questions about the neighbourhoods these buildings were in (i.e. how busy, demographics, noise) and she had a ton of knowledge about the buildings themselves. Basically all the questions I had in my head when I was looking on my own - she knew. She set me up to get daily email update of new MLS listings that match my requirements. She set up all the viewings I was interested in (setting up 4-5 in one day to limit how much I had to travel downtown), drove me around to each place, she handled all of the communication with landlord/property management. She was super upbeat, positive and friendly! When I found a place I liked, she wrote up the lease (including a pet clause that put landlords at ease re: my dog), negotiated with with landlord on terms, collected the paperwork she needed for me, and was the perfect go between the landlord and I. On top of that, being someone from out of town, we were able to handle this all through email (even the signing of documents). I instantly fell in love with both the area and building! I would highly recommend Robyn to anyone - renter, buyer, seller, et al. read more

Robyn Goodkind has been fantastic to work with on two separate occasions. Whether you are selling your existing home or searching for a new home, I would recommend Robyn wholeheartedly. Two years ago when we were first relocated to Southern California, our relocation company set us up with Robyn. Instantly, we liked her style. She is incredibly knowledgeable, honest, and straightforward. Her communication style is very pure and "to-the-point." Even when delivering news she knew we didn't want to hear, she remained true and refrained from sugarcoating any information. She made it so easy to understand the market, the various factors coming into play, the legal nuances of California's real estate market, etc. A few months ago when it was time to list our house and move out of state, we asked Robyn to "sell us" on why she was the right realtor for the job. Her professionalism was outstanding, and she left no doubt in our minds that we wanted to work with her again. She had a wonderfully detailed marketing plan, and she executed her plan exactly as proposed. Her follow-through was tremendous. As a result, our house was on the market only three days, at which point we entered a 30-day escrow period. From listing date to close date, only 33 days elapsed. She's that good! Robyn was fierce. She worked tirelessly for us to get top dollar for our house. At each step, she would make a recommendation, then let us decide what to do. For instance, when initially listing the house, we pushed for a higher price range than the one initially proposed. Robyn educated us thoroughly on comps, then allowed us to make the final decision. When we received an offer and were negotiating with the family who would ultimately buy our house, Robyn went to bat for us time and time again, ensuring that we were fair to the buyers but that we also got every possible dollar we could. If I were ever in a negotiating situation again, I would absolutely want Robyn on my side. Through and through, both of our experiences with Robyn Goodkind were great. I would send any of my friends or family members to her for future transactions! read more

We first met Robyn in 2008 when we bought our adorable, one-of-a-kind Spanish casita in the Seaside neighborhood of Oceanside. She represented both buyer and seller and did an excellent job being professional and objective during the process. Throughout the years since our purchase, we remained in regular contact with Robyn as neighbors and active participants in community affairs. In April of 2015, we made the difficult decision to sell the casita due to a cross-country work transfer. We initially considered selling our home without an agent since we knew we were in a sellers' market and we also knew we had a gem that would generate a lot of interest. We did a bit of research and thought we knew all that was needed to sell the house. However, before putting the house on the market, we decided to meet with Robyn to share our plan and get some feedback. Within moments, we realized not only that we did indeed need an agent, but also that Robyn was the exact agent to get the job done. Although we had a great house to sell in a sellers' market, our understanding of what the house was worth was limited. Robyn's expertise was needed to navigate what ended up being a multiple offer situation for at or above asking price on the first day the house was on the market. Her professionalism, excellent communication, strong work ethic and diligence got the job done from start to finish in a very short amount of time. For anyone thinking about selling or buying real estate in North County, we highly recommend Robyn Goodkind. She really is the "good kind" of realtor who will work tirelessly to get the job done well. read more

I am so glad that a friend referred Robyn to me as I began the search for my new home. I am a first time buyer, and envisioned a long and stressful process ahead of me since I wasn't sure whether I wanted a detached home or a condo. Robyn helped me get clear on my priorities in a home and the location, and her extensive knowledge of north county helped me zero in on neighborhoods where I felt comfortable. Very shortly after I started looking at properties, Robyn found the perfect home for me. Her negotiation skills got the seller's price down lower than I expected. Going into escrow went very smoothly, and she was always available for any questions I had. She helped set up inspections on the property, and gave me good, honest feedback about the home's condition and value. I felt confident in my decision to purchase the home because of Robyn's guidance. I was able to enjoy the excitement of purchasing my new home because I knew Robyn was taking care of the contracts and negotiations. The stressful process I had envisioned never happened. When I hired Robyn as my agent, she told me I was in good hands. That proved true every step of the way. read more

I met Robyn a couple years back when a friend of mine was considering purchasing a home Robyn had listed in Oceanside. We both thought she was very professional, honest and had a pleasant nature. So, when I decided to sell my property in Oceanside, I looked her up and we met at the home to discuss the potential sale. She gave me her opinion on the sales price and how we would market the home. Being a rental, the prior tenants left considerable items in the garage and home. I was extremely grateful that Robyn took care of most of the work and had access to cleanup crews etc. She also rolled up her sleeves and jumped in to help with the cleanup. Within 2 weeks we had a solid offer and the process for selling began. All in all, Robyn's professionalism and good nature and expertise made for a very pleasant home selling experience. I would highly recommend her for any sale, and I know if sell one of my other properties she will be first to get the call. read more

I had known Robyn professionally before I had an opportunity to hire her to sell our home in North County San Diego and from start to finish the experience was flawless. Thank you Robyn for such an amazing home selling experience. From our first meeting to the day we closed your professionalism was next to none. With my hectic schedule you made the process so smooth with clear concise communication. You made the process very clear, simplified and streamlined. Our home sold in 1 day for above asking thanks to all of the pre-work Robyn did. She knew exactly how to respond to buyers agent requests and kept the process from stressing me and my husband out during an already hectic time. Thank you again for all of your hard work and for making this experience so simple and so smooth. If you want a true professional in your corner Robyn Goodkind is the agent to hire. read more

Thank you Robyn! The biggest compliment I can give to Robyn is She never stop trying to find us the "right property". I navigate the process from beginning to end. With his exceptional help, we were able to quickly find a place we loved. As others have mentioned, She is extremely responsive and her prior legal background helped in explaining the various contracts we were looking at. She takes the time to understand what his clients are looking for (in our case, we had some very specific but rare requirements), and the search/viewing is very focused - She makes sure to look for properties that meet your requirements. We will definitely use Robyn again when looking for our next home. I would highly recommend Robyn Goodkind Properties! read more

After meeting with various realtors, I chose Robyn to handle the sale of my Oceanside property due to her expertise with the Oceanside market. I found Robyn to be extremely professional and placed my interests first. I was very impressed with her level of constant communication and updates. Robyn handled the sale of my property with the attention and detail as if it was her own property. Robyn regularly communicated with me regarding showings, competitive market analysis, and the steps and time-line from going under contract to closing. I never once had to pick up the phone to inquire what is going on. I highly recommend Robyn Goodkind! read more

Robyn Goodkind was the perfect realtor to help us find our home in Oceanside CA. She is involved in the community and has a wealth of knowledge about the area. She is also very knowledgable about the mechanics of a home and was able to provide useful advice specific to homes we viewed. An added benefit is that Robyn has a law degree and is better versed than most realtors to guide you through the issues that may come up when you go to contract to purchase your new home. She is the consummate professional and we are very happy that we chose her for our realtor. We highly recommend Robyn to represent you in selling or buying your home. read more

We had a wonderful experience working with Robyn to purchase our home in Oceanside. We moved from the East coast last year during the peak of Covid, which resulted in us having to buy our property sight unseen. Robyn was our eyes and ears throughout the process and did a fantastic job finding us a perfect house in an extremely competitive market...from across the country... all during a pandemic nonetheless! She had our best interest in mind the entire time and was knowledgable, patient, and most importantly very on top of everything. We highly recommend her if you're in the market to sell or purchase a home. read more

Robyn has been helpful to me both for my wife's preschool business in San Marcos and in guiding my son, who recently got his license. Robyn is, because of her extensive training and experience, the most knowledgeable broker I have ever worked with. But most of all, she cares deeply about helping others, often going out of her way and well beyond what the average broker provides. She digs into the details and spends time making sure she understands your needs and desires so that she can find the best options available for her clients. I wish Robyn the greatest success in growing Goodkind Properties. read more

Robyn assisted me on my search for a home in North County, San Diego. My house in Los Angeles County was on the market and I needed an agent to help me find my retirement home in or near Oceanside. Her knowledge of local neighborhoods and advice on a contingent offer led me to buying a house in Vista. Robyn worked out the timing of my purchase with the selling of my LA home. The process was so smooth. This was a major move for me and I couldn't have done it without Robyn's expert expertise. I highly recommend Robyn Goodkind. read more

Robyn helped us move from the east coast to California. She worked with us remotely to show us homes and attended all appointments, like inspection and walk thru's, on our behalf. Robyn always had our best interest as her priority. She took care to make sure that we made strong offers, but didn't overpay or compromise our earnest money. In a competitive bidding situation, her guidance helped us win our dream home! I would absolutely recommend Robyn for her advocacy, detail-oriented personality, and client-first mentality. read more

Robyn has helped me with the purchase/sale of several properties in Oceanside over the years. She is attentive, knowledgeable and hard working. She always keeps me up to date on the details and potential problems and works tirelessly to achieve the desired outcome. She also has a considerable resources and contacts that can immediately assist with any potential issues. Robyn is truly a dedicated agent and I can't recommend her enough. read more

I was so frustrated. I sold an investment property and needed to buy a replacement. I found one I liked and Broker Robyn made a full price offer. The seller wouldn't accept it because he wanted "to sell it to a retired couple." What? So Robyn reassured me that she'd find me another place and she did. Now I'm in escrow on my tax-deferred 1031 purchase and looking forward to settling this thing. Thanks so much for your help, Robyn. read more

Robyn was an absolute pleasure to work with for our Oceanside home purchase. She really knows her stuff and made the whole process extremely easy. She explained everything very well every step of the way. She was always available and very accommodating to our busy work travel schedules. She knows the area better than anyone and has great work ethic. We couldn't be happier and look forward to future business with her. Thanks! read more

Robyn was a tremendous help as my son and I walked through multiple offers. She and her associates were meticulous as we moved toward closing, willing to answer any questions for me (an out of state seller) and efficient in walking my son and I through counteroffers and a quick closing. I never worried about all the details being covered and professionally handled. I would highly recommend Goodkind Properties. read more