Jesse got me my first choice home, in a highly competitive neighborhood (University Heights), for far less money than I expected. I recommend Jesse for anyone looking to buy (and probably sell) a home, but I especially recommend him for first-time buyers or anyone unfamiliar with the process of buying a home. I read reviews about how he educates potential clients and I assumed it was sitting in a room with a bunch of people looking at powerpoint slides. It was a one-on-one, no holds barred, learning session on the entire process. He blocked out 2 hours of his Saturday morning teaching me everything I could absorb about the home-buying process, start (preapproval and viewing homes) to finish (closing escrow and getting your keys). Day 1 (Saturday): I had sent an email through a real estate website and he responded with some basic facts, set up search criteria, and offered to meet with me for his new buyer training program (free). It was at least two hours and he showed no signs of annoyance or frustration at all my questions. There was no sugar-coating, selling tactics, anything. He was straightforward when he said it's a seller's market right now and the disadvantages that posed. This was before I had chosen him as my agent and it set a strong foundation of trust, that he wouldn't try to talk around things that might scare me off. He taught me too much to write here, but after floating around real estate websites for the last few months, I finally felt like I had a plan and I was prepared. Day 1 (Saturday Night): My search showed a listing that went live that day. I texted Jesse at 8-9pm asking if I could see the place the next day. Yeah, it felt inappropriate texting that late at night, but he assured me repeatedly that I could text anytime. It's a good thing I did, he arranged for a viewing the next morning at 11:15am. Day 2 (Sunday): We met at the house. A couple was exiting with their agent as we walked up the stairs. There was some awkward eye contact made (the potential competition). I had gone to a few open houses before, but never a one-on-one viewing with an agent. It was good he was there because this place was better than any open house I had been to and it was in University Heights (crazy competitive area). He told me ahead of time he wasn't going to give his opinion until I gave mine because he didn't want to sway me either way. He had already spoken with the listing agent's assistant to get as much background information on the place as possible. I gave my opinion, he gave his, and I felt confident I wanted to make an offer. Jesse had pros and cons and he gave me everything he could to help me make a decision. I gave my opinion on an offer and he told me $10,000 less would be his recommended approach. We compromised in the middle (his common sense with my eagerness to buy). As we left another couple was walking in with their agent. Listed for one day and this place already had a line out the front door. Keep in mind, it didn't benefit him as my agent to tell me to offer less, he only makes money if I get the bid. We put the bid in as soon as possible. A cash only buyer came in and won the bid, but Jesse made a point to keep in contact with the agent to jump in at the first sign of that buyer pulling out. They did two days later, Jesse called, he had spoken with the listing agent whose main concern was my low downpayment. I upped it by $7,000 and I won the bid. There was strong competition even at that point (he explained the listing agent was a pro and been selling in that area for years-not to mention the home was amazing), but Jesse had moved fast and built a rapport. The next few weeks were extremely smooth except for my persistent questions, which Jesse handled with patience and understanding. At one point I requested information on zoning and setbacks. Jesse's assistant Ashley forwarded me a string of emails from multiple people at different agencies who looked into my question and provided me four attachments with everything I had asked for. Jesse then called me to explain the content of the attachments to make sure I understood. I got lucky. I chose Jesse solely because of the reviews, and it has been my best blind decision to date. I highly recommend Jesse as an agent. read more

It has taken me way too long to do this review, but it must not go by without comment. Ashley was our property management key person for our oceanfront condo in Solana Beach. We were so concerned about damage and care of our property and she continually proved herself in that regard. Her managing of our short term rental for 5 years was stellar! Her communication, service, quality and concern for our home was above and beyond! We recommend Harcourts and Ashley highly and have so many details to support her impeccable management. read more

Our agent has always been responsible and conscientious. For around 7 years there has never been an issue that has not been resolved in a professional manner. We appreciate Ashley's dedication. read more

I bought investment properties through Harcourts Avanti (Drew and Ashley) and they have managed them since day one. I have never any negative experiences with them. I am not organized, but any time I need info , I have it within the day, if not a few hours. I completely trust them will ALL my real estate needs. read more

We have been using Harcourts Avanti PMS for renting out our property and it has been really helpful. We had no idea that being a landlord was going to be in our life plan and they have make that new experience a lot easier. read more

Harcourt Avanti has been managing our property for more than seven years. One of their biggest assets is the scrutiny to select tenants. They are prompt to solve any issue, keeping us informed during the process. The money management is very clear and easy to keep track for our records. Ashley Correa has been our agent and we recommend her as we appreciate her knowledge and expertise. read more

As an out of state property owner, it is essential to have a property management company to handle rental of my house for me. Harcourts Avanti handles everything for me from lease preparations, making sure property is rented, handling tenant requests and getting repairs addressed when needed. They are professional and responsive when I contact them. Their fee is fair and rental income transferred to my account timely. I definitely recommend using their services to anyone in North San Diego county. read more

excellent job managing the property. Highly their services and their personnel.recommend definitely worth the money.

We have been using Harcourts Avanti to manage our property for over a year and they have been wonderful. I originally met with Drew and Brandon and felt very comfortable with their approach and hired them quickly. We deal mostly with Ashley for management of the property. She has been excellent. She responds to our inquiries in a timely manner and provides great details to any questions we may have. read more

Drew is an amazing realtor, he truly cares about finding the right home for you. He is very helpful, reliable, and is full of knowledge. I highly recommend Drew and Harcourts! read more

An update to the managements comment. I did write an accurate review. You just did a good job at 'sugar coating' what took place. Very sarcastic about counting pillows etc. I guess asking if there was bedding for the couch that you count as a bed is ridiculous? At least I wrote my truth and if I save one person from having the same horrible experience, I have done my job. read more

Harbourt Avanti does not honor their contract. Harcourts Avanti offered me a rental for 6 weeks for a condo in Solana Beach, California, and the price was agreed upon, the offer with the agreement was emailed to me, and I signed it and returned it to Harcourts Avanti the same day. I then called and asked for how to pay, Harcourts Avanti said instructions will be mailed to me. Four days later Harcourts Avanti called and said they wanted $2000 more for the lease. The contract had no stipulation that the owner had to agree, but it had a provision that the owner could cancel if the premises were unavailable, Harcourt Avanti however continued to make that property available for the same period I requested after they cancelled me. This is not a reputable company, stay away from them. read more

These people are the ideal property managers IF you're a tenant. However if you're a landlord they are one of the worst in my 40 years of having rental properties. My entire irrigation system was shut off. Several plants died, and many were ruined, because of the lack of water. There was a huge leak in the irrigation system. The only way I found out it was after the tenants had left, and I personally inspected the property. Had I not come in from Pennsylvania and inspected the property myself I could have lost thousands of dollars in landscaping. I walked through my property with Drew the owner and manager on a Wednesday and he said he would set up a meeting with the gardener. You would think that he would act quickly because of the fact that there was no irrigation and my landscaping was dying. . On Monday I had to call and ask him what was going on. I fired him and the gardener. This was a furnished unit, and of course, his company had no inventory sheet making it very difficult for me to ensure that I had all of my furniture, dishware sheets and utensils, properly returned. The tenant had moved in all of his furniture from his previous residence on top of mine creating an unsightly mess. This is a top-of-the-line large luxury property located in a gated community with an ocean view. This company almost destroyed my investment. I would NEVER recommend them to any prospective landlord, looking for a quality property management services. read more

Ashley was the best agent I could ask for. She would take me to look at places late at night and on the weekends and walked me through the proceeds every step of the way. The market was very competitive. I wrote some offers, but the sellers had so many others to choose from and I was getting beat out and it was because I was trying to get the best deal. Once I stopped and listened to her advise, the next offer I made was accepted. I just closed on my condo yesterday and am so excited to be a homeowner! Ashley and her team made the experience so smooth and she was the first person to call me when I closed and she even bought me champagne to celebrate!! I would absolutely recommend her to anyone! read more

They do a great job of providing the best units in Solana Beach. Many many of them have great views and the units are well furnace

As the owner of a local garage door company we do a lot of work with different property management companies. I've always been incredibly impressed with Harcourts Avanti. They are always quick to resolve any issues their tenants have. But the thing that impresses me is that they actually care about the safety of the tenants and want to make sure the work is done properly. 5 stars all the way! read more

Avanti is simply the best real estate company in San Diego. I have dealt with Drew on several occasions and his professionalism in the business has put him far above any other company in the serving area. I have met with a number of people in the business and no one compares. He is one of the most trustworthy and reliable people I have ever met. I will without a doubt use Drew for all of my real estate needs in the future and would highly recommend him based on his sincerity, dedication, and effectiveness. If you are looking for a great agent, just call Drew and you will not be disappointed. read more

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I was elated with the job you did in listing, showing and selling my residence in Carmel Valley. Within 2 weeks and one open house, I had multiple offers! In addition, I really appreciated your help in navigating the myriad of paperwork needed to close the deal within my short time frame. Your professional and comprehensive presentation at our first meeting was pleasurable. Your knowledge of the current market listing and sales pricing was truthful and realistic. The advertisements placed on the internet were fantastic. You were my number one choice for an agent without hesitation. The helpful and ideas you provided to prepare the residence for showing, the expertise you used in preparing prospective purchasers to view the property and the immediate feedback information you provided all made the selling process a natural and enjoyable experience. We received a price that exceeded my highest expectations in a time frame that met my scheduled relocation. I am incredibly pleased with the fantastic job you did on my behalf. Thanks again for everything. You are the BEST! read more

It was a pleasure to work with Ashley at Avanti. Customer service was top notch and ultra professional. Ez transaction. My client is super happy in his new home. If you get a chance to do business with Avanti Assets, I would recommend. Tj Stroben @ ERA Ranch and Sea read more

Very impressed with Harcourts Avanti! In middle of March, we were deciding to rent our condo, we met with Ashley and Drew. They both were very reassuring they can get the job done at the rental price I was seeking. I was very pleased working with Ashley. I appreciated she was in constant communication with me. Well, on the second viewing of our place, we got renters, and at the rental price we were asking. I couldn't believe it! It was really fast. I chalk it up to all the hard work Ashley and her team did at Harcourts Avanti. No complaints whatsoever. Thank you again! We are very pleased. read more

I don't often leave reviews unless I am truly compelled! I was self managing my home in Carlsbad for about a year and a half before I decided to hire a property manager. I had interviewed a couple local agents and decided to go with Avanti. Justin was really easy to connect with and made the whole process easy. It was hard for me to let go at first but now I am so glad not to have to deal with it myself anymore read more

My husband and I just rented out our condo with Ashley & Justin. We had it on the market ourselves for about two and a half months with no applications. It was really frustrating but once we signed up with Ashley & Justin they were able to help us gain a better understanding of the market and our place was rented within 3 weeks! It really took a big weight off our shoulders and we were so grateful for their expertise. I would definitely recommend them for property management. read more

I had been on the fence about renting out my condo in Solana Beach as a long term or short term rental for a couple months. I had talked with a couple companies nearby and didn't really get the answers I was looking for. After talking with Drew he really helped me to understand the differences between short and long term and go through some general numbers which helped me make my decision to rent short term. Thank you! read more

I highly recommend Avanti as a property management firm and Justin as our property manager. Justin did all the heavy lifting with the photos and the listing, resulting in our house renting out in 1 day at full asking price/rent! We are now in second month of the lease, and everything has gone as smoothly as I would imagine. We live on the other side of the country, and Justin is doing a great job keeping us informed. We know that we are in good hands with Avanti and lose no sleep over our house being managed by them 3,000 away. I had previous experience with renting out a house in Michigan for 8 years, while living in California. I know that good property managers are hard to find anywhere in the country, and I know that we have a good thing going with Avanti. As Justin, Drew and Ashley would attest, I am the kind of person that asks a lot of questions and reads in detail every document that I sign. They have been very patient with me, answering every question and demonstrating at each step their experience, professionalism and thoughtfulness. read more

We leased a property in Solana Beach through Avanti. They don't care about their tenants. Our property manager Brandon was unresponsive unless he needed something. Mushrooms were growing out of the ceiling in the laundry room and Brandon tried to tell us that they weren't mushrooms and that it was bacteria (as if that made it any better). A restoration company came in to look at the water damage and originally said it would be about two weeks worth of repairs. Within two weeks it turned in to a whole home renovation in which me, my husband and our two young children would be kicked out for 45-60 days. They told us exactly what to say to our renter's insurance to be sure they would cover everything ("total loss due to water damage"). However, our renter's insurance only covers what we own and not the bad plumbing that is the homeowners and property manager's responsibility. Brandon admitted to us that they have neglected the property for several years. It eventually got so bad that we broke our 12-month lease after only being there 7 months. Meanwhile, the owner and property manager decided to continue with the balcony remodel/restoration while we were still living there. If we opened up our upstairs (main living area) sliding class doors, it is a 20 foot drop straight down to the ground. How did they think this was acceptable or safe especially since we a have a 3 and 5-year old? We couldn't wait to get out. read more

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Drew is very efficient and he has good network which is important in getting the offer accepted. I highly recommend Drew to homebuyers. Ashley is also very efficient and responds timely in dealing documentation/papers. read more

Had an OK experience with renting a vacation property with Avanti. The place was lovely and we're glad we stayed there, but we had some concerns about safety -- you enter by punching in four numbers on a keypad. We called Avanti to ask them to change the code and Drew Lyon and Katie Lafferty gave us the run around for days, saying they'd do it that day, then they couldn't find the instructions, then they confessed that they never had the instructions ... They never changed the lock, and ended up ignoring us after a couple of days. That tells me that they never change the locks, so all the people who've ever stayed there, plus all the people they've let in (baby rental companies, cleaning services, management, owners, owners' friends and family, etc.) can walk right in to the place. Yikes. Next time we rent in San Diego, we'll look for a condo managed by another company. read more

Jesse Salas is a real pro. Professional, responsive and organized. 5 stars all the way!

Agent Jesse Salas of Harcourts Avanti The Salas Group knows how to deliver ! We just completed a VERY successful listing and sale. All aspects of the property, our needs, and the market were considered and Jesse put his skill into making the best of every opportunity. His office team and preferred escrow company also were a joy to work with and all very prompt and friendly. Our condo sale in Bay Park was the best possible experience. read more

I began looking for a home in Dec 2012, and by May 2013 i close on my home. My Realtor Steve K. was wonderful, so professional, so support, not once did i ever feel any pressure to like a property, Steve was so patient, he offered sound consult to me, answered all of my questions every step of the way. I have very high standards for customer service and integrity, and Steve well surpassed my expectations, he called me back right away on any messages left to him, and he showed me properties within a day of my request. Steve K. is an outstanding real estate professional and i would recommend him 110%, you can't go wrong with this professional. I can't call him an agent because he is more than a real estate agent! read more

It was a pleasure to work with Ashley at Avanti as her customer service was excellent and she was very professional throughout the entire transaction! Thanks again for a great transaction! Christopher Hutchinson - Big Block Realty read more

I am a electrical contractor working for many management company's. I have been working with Justin and Brandon of Harcourts Avanti for two years. I have only had good experiences with them and their clients. The properties are well maintained and positive atmosphere. The staff is professional, knowledgeable and proactive to their client's needs. A five star company from start to finish. read more

Justin has done a fabulous job as our property manger. We had used another local company for years, but as technology changed, they did not, and our beachfront place seldom rented. Justin is a go-getter and has been proactive with marketing our place and keeping us informed every step of the way. The entire Avanti team exudes professionalism. Their experience and the attention they pay to detail is what sets them apart from all the rest. We cannot recommend them highly enough! read more

Highly recommended! Justin was fantastic and helped us secure a tenant right away! He was prompt, responsive, friendly, and definitely knows his stuff and gets things done. We are so happy to work with Justin! read more

Harcourts Avanti Property Management is a great company to work with! Justin and Ashley are really on top of everything and the level of service I get from them and everyone in the company has far exceeded my expectations. I would strongly recommend them to anyone looking for property management in San Diego! read more

We wanted to write a quick review on Harcourt Avanti Estate. We stayed at a condo in Solana Beach and had a wonderful time. They we very easy to work with from start to finish. All the photos were accurate. We didn't have any surprises. Lovely place and nice people! read more

Working with Avanti Real Estate was like working with family; we always knew they had our best interests in mind. They are responsive, knowledgeable, and not afraid to go to bat for their clients when the situation calls for it. I highly recommend their services. read more

Drew and his company have handled our vacation home in Solana Beach for the past 4 years. They are extremely attentive to details and have been wonderful to work with. I would highly recommend this company. read more

Sandra and Ashley are a great team to buy or list with. As my listing agent, Sandra was professional, knowledgable, and kept me in constant communication. Ashley was fantastic in coordinating document signing and appointments for various inspections. They both worked tirelessly to ensure a smooth transaction. I would gladly work with them in the future and refer to friends and family. read more

Avanti receives our absolute highest recommendation to manage your Real Estate needs. Very professional, timely, always there to answer questions. Our home we were selling was listed with a beautiful listing, very professionally done, and attracted "numerous" offers, allowing us to sell the home above our asking price. And, considering the existing market, that was a difficult task. Our agent was Jesse Salas, and the paperwork was managed electronically via Docu-sign by Ms. Ashley Pellegrini. These folks are at the top of their game, and we would place them well above their peers in the Real Estate business. Thanks again, Avanti. Regards, Ed White, U.S. Navy Retired and Kim White. read more