Joe McLaughlin was our real estate agent on the recent sale of a Trust property. We had an excellent experience working with him. Since we do not live near the property we were selling, Joe's industry experience and reliability gave us peace-of-mind during the process. He was extremely hardworking, very responsive, and got the property looking at its best both inside and out. When it came to making decisions, he communicated clearly about options; gave solid advice on presentation, area comps, and next steps; then moved forward quickly on choices we had made together. All Joe's hard work paid off, and we got a great price that we're really happy about! Thanks so much, Joe! read more

Joe is the best realtor in San Diego. We have purchased three different properties with him and he has always exceeded our expectations.

I wish I could give more stars. Joe McLaughlin is by far the nicest, most hard working and reliable realtor I've worked with. Today we just closed the fourth escrow I've been a part of with him - this time as the Executor of a family member's estate. This was tough since I live in Sacramento now and the home was in San Diego county, but having worked with Joe before I knew he was the guy to help out my family. Truly, he went above and beyond and I couldn't have managed the sale from 500 miles away without his expertise and no-stress way of operating. When I was getting ready to freak out because of setbacks or other issues (trying to sell a 40 year old home), Joe's easy-going manner and problem solving skills always came through. His experience means he has a wealth of resources and contacts, so when we needed something (new paint! New flooring! New toilets!) he "knew a guy" who could get the job done well, quickly and economically. He really became the on-site manager of this project and I'll be forever grateful. If you're thinking of buying or selling your home, save yourself time and headaches - choose Joe! read more

Thanks to Joe, my boyfriend and I got the keys to our dream house in Lemon Grove today. I truly believe that Joe's knowledge and experience are what allowed us to win the house. As first-time home buyers. everyone warned us about how stressful the process would be. But with Joe on our side, we enjoyed a stress-free--and even fun--experience. From the start, I appreciated his laid-back, funny, and kind demeanor. (I also like that he's a native San Diegan and a surfer.) But don't let his easy-going surfer manner fool you; when it came time to hustle and put in the long hours to prepare our offer, he didn't hesitate to put in the work and made it look effortless. Joe was an amazing communicator throughout the whole process and we never had to worry about anything slipping through the cracks. Even though he's a busy agent, I always felt that we were a priority and he gave us immediate updates at every stage so we were never left worrying about the status of things. With Joe, I felt we had an advocate who had our best interests at top of mind. Another advantage of working with Joe is that he has a roster of stellar real estate folks he referred us to. From our mortgage broker to home inspector, every referral Joe provided us was wonderful to work with. It was a joy to work with a talented professional that obviously loves what he does. We were so lucky to have found Joe and I can't imagine a more trustworthy, likeable, and effective buyers agent. read more

This review is long overdue! Joe has been my agent through two transactions thus far, soon to be three, and I wouldn't dream of using anyone else as my realtor. He helped me find my starter home back in 2015 as a first time homebuyer and recently helped me to find my absolute dream home this year. He is super knowledgeable, trustworthy, honest and always has my back every step of the way. He explains every step of the buying and selling process clearly and logically, I've learned so much from him. His excellent reputation and rapport with other agents in the area is what helped me get my offer accepted on my new house in this tough market. Whether you're looking to buy or sell, I can't recommend Joe highly enough! read more

Joe is the man! He's helped us with the purchase of our 2 homes. Trustworthy, super friendly and smart. Always responsive to all our questions and concerns. Thanks Joe. It's good to have you in our corner. read more

Five stars all the way! Joe is the best! We first used Joe three years ago to buy our start home in Poway! He was so knowledgeable, fast and efficient that he made the process easy. When we wanted to sell that house and buy a new one, we didn't think twice about giving him a call. As our new house was contingent on the sale of the old one, Joe helped us price it competitively and sell it very quickly! In fact, we had an accepted offer within one day of being on the market -- even before our open house! Everything was very seamless and Joe made it look easy! With our upleg, Joe helped guide us through the process of finding our new home, doing inspections, placing competitive offers, working with our lender -- the whole works. He is extremely knowledgeable about the housing market and keenly focused on finding a house that suits your needs and budget. On top of all that, he's a great guy and a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend Joe! Five stars! read more

My husband and I really enjoyed working with Joe in buying our first house in Oceanside, CA! He made the home buying process a breeze--answered every question we have, and explained every form and every part of the process in an easily digestible manner. Joe was extremely knowledgeable, very easy to work with, and endlessly accommodating to our schedules. He was always very patient and prompt about getting back to us, it didn't matter whether it was early in the morning, late at night or on the weekend. Joe was able to help us quickly find houses that matched our criteria and helped us consider the costs/benefits of various choices. With his years of experience in all of the Greater San Diego market, he helped us avoid any potential pitfalls that certain properties might have. We really appreciated him referring us to equally professional agents/contractors--through his referral, we found our highly capable lending agent, all of our property inspectors and HVAC contractor! Joe truly cares about his clients and never made us feel like he didn't have time for us or wasn't taking our concerns seriously. We started with looking for a starter home, and Joe helped us find a beautiful forever home within the same price range. We are tremendously grateful for Joe's guidance, and highly recommend him to help you with buying a home! read more

My wife and I we're looking to buy an investment house in Southern CA. Joe had been highly recommended so we made contact and told him what we were looking for. Joe really took things from there. He showed us everything on the market meeting our criteria, shared his vast knowledge of the area and negotiated an amazing deal on the property we finally settled on. Joe was beyond great to work with. He continually advised us and went the extra mile to make sure everything went smoothly...from starting our search to identifying the right house and all the way through final closing and beyond. We wouldn't ever use anyone else and couldn't more highly recommend. If you're looking to buy or sell a home you'd be settling for less than the best to use anyone but Joe McLaughlin. read more

As good as it gets is right!! Joe help my wife and me find our first home, a great little two BR bungalow in La Mesa. He walked us through every step of the process, helped us get our home loan, and got us a great home inspector. Unfortunately, after a couple of years I lost me job and eventually hired an attorney to negotiate a loan modification. As it turned out, the attorney did absolutely nothing (I'll write another review about that) and the house went into foreclosure. I was told that nothing could done, this it was pretty much over, when out of the blue, Joe called me. Joe found out from another agent that our house was in foreclosure and told me that "it's not over 'til the sheriff knock on the door and asks for your keys." Joe jumped into action and began the process of negotiating a short sale. He was relentless and kept me up to date every step of the way. We were able to stay in the house for another three months and eventually short sold the house and got the second mortgage forgiven. now I can begin to rebuild my credit and will be eligible for another FHA loan in two years instead of seven. Joe is all about taking care of his clients. If you're ready to buy a home or if you're thinking about buying a home in one, five, or ten years, get hold of Joe. You will not find a more dedicated, honest, or caring man to walk through the process. read more

Joe was recommended by a long time friend as the agent to sell our home. Joe was a great choice as he seamlessly navigated us through the process. My wife and I had conflicting opinions in some key areas of the sale and Joe expertly steered us to decisions that were best for our desired outcome. Joe was there for every call and text. We sold the house, our expectations were met, and we enjoyed the process. Thanks, Joe! read more

Joe is an excellent realtor and an all-around great guy. We were initially the lowest offer on a very popular home that received several cash offers above the asking price - but thanks to Joe's advice and persistence, we got our dream house! He is incredibly knowledgeable and provided thoughtful guidance throughout the whole process. In fact, he really went above and beyond his role and felt more like a trusted friend than a realtor. He has an extensive network of contacts that he connected us with when we needed subject matter expert advice on a few complicated matters. He also carefully explained the contracts (there were several due to the nature of our situation) and was very transparent about everything. We learned so much from him and are grateful for all that he did for us. We are thrilled with our home and would recommend to Joe to anyone and everyone in a heartbeat! read more

As a first-time home buyer I was initially overwhelmed by the whole purchasing process - but thankfully had Joe to guide me. Joe is very friendly, knowledgeable, has great advice and is available around the clock. He was critical in helping me make a strong offer in a competitive market and guiding me through escrow. He was quick to respond to any questions and concerns, and was a pleasure to work with. I'm happy to be in my new home and cannot recommend Joe highly enough! read more

My husband and I absolutely loved working with Joe to buy our first home! He's very knowledgeable and funny. Joe was always there for us when we needed to ask a quick question or for him to calm our unnecessary worries, even if it was after working hours. He's very quick about getting paper work done and in early because he knows time is of the essence. He also helped us get a good deal on our home, and he hooked us up with the best inspectors because he's been in real estate for such a long time that he knows the best people to work with. Joe is one of those people that you feel like you've known your whole life, and we'll definitely miss working with him. read more

My husband and I had finally come to the realization that fitting two adults and a baby into a one bedroom apartment was no longer working. After asking around for realtor referrals, we were referred to Kimberly Schmidt (who is also great). Kimberly referred us to Joe and a great working relationship was born. This was our first time buying property, so we were completely new to the process. Joe walked us through every single step with ease. He's a laid back guy who knows all of the ins and outs of the real estate industry. One of the things I really appreciated was not feeling uncomfortable about texting or calling him at any time. He never pressured us into anything and when going out to see properties, we valued his honest opinions. Even when we made a big mistake during the escrow process (fyi: it's not okay to change jobs during escrow), Joe handled it with communication with our loan lender. We're now getting ready to move into a much roomier two bedroom/two bath condo in La Mesa that we really love and none of it would have happened without Joe's help and guidance. read more

Joe provides excellent real estate services and goes above and beyond his realtor responsibilities! He immediately understood what we were looking for and showed genuine concern in finding us the right home. We are first time home buyers(just closed 1/28/13!!) and he showed great patience in answering our endless questions. Joe guided us well through a competitive housing market. He is so friendly and personable and was incredible to work with! read more

We recently relocated to Georgia from Northern California and were in the market for a real estate professional to help us find a property in San Diego as a second home. We were directed to Joe and count our lucky stars every day! Joe helped us find an outstanding property and guided us through the offer and escrow process smoothly and efficiently! And might I mention, all of this done while we live on the East Coast and Joe in San Diego. Joe has gone above and beyond to help even after closing on our property by doing the legwork in securing tradesmen and getting estimates when we needed repair work done to our house. It is abundantly clear that Joe's number one priority is doing the best job he can for all of his clients. Thank you Joe!! read more

Joe was great to work with. Very knowledgeable, attentive, flexible and easy to work with. He helped us get a great deal on a home we fell in love with and walked us through the process to ensure nothing was missed. We appreciated his insight and suggestions throughout the process to help us make smart decisions. He had an easy repore that helped in negotiations with sellers realtor. We would definitely recommend him as a realtor in San Diego and will call him again if/when needed. read more

My wife and I worked with Joe on buying a home in San Diego during the summer of 2015 and our experience was first-rate all around. To my mind, what's most important when working with a real estate agent is that they first of all are knowledgeable and skilled at their job, of course, but also that you feel comfortable with them. What really stuck out for us about Joe was that not only did he do a fantastic job, but he is extremely friendly, easy-going, and fun to work with. The home buying process can obviously be very stressful, so we felt it was very important to work with someone who is relaxed and positive---Joe is definitely that type of person. He also proved to be very knowledgeable in all realms: About the properties we were looking at, the locations, legal issues, zoning, etc. And along with that knowledge, he was very thorough in his research and in conveying relevant information to us. We definitely felt that we were well-informed throughout the process and anytime we had questions Joe either knew or found the answer. The last thing I would mention is that Joe also does a great job making himself available to his clients. He was always easy to get a hold of and we felt throughout the process that he was always attentive to us and our needs. We ended up in the perfect house for us after the sellers accepted our initial offer. We felt that Joe was very skillful in working with the sellers' agent and strategizing based on the information he received from their end. And I would add that, while Joe is remarkably friendly and comfortable to be around, we felt that when tough questions had be asked or tense requests had to be made, he was behind us 100% and we always felt confident that he would go to battle for us when needed. What more can you ask for than an agent who is knowledgeable, responsive, and yet also assertive? Based on our experience we found Joe to be an outstanding agent and we highly recommend him if you're looking for a home in San Diego. read more

My Wife and I used Joe to help us purchase a condo in San Diego this past summer. Joe was always friendly, very responsive to our needs, he always answered our calls or got back to us immediately - even in the evening. He doesn't make you sign an exclusive contract with him as he wants you to stay with him because you feel satisfied with his service, not because you are locked i. He listened to our needs and helped us find our dream home, even when we needed to back out of an offer to do so. Our escrow process was very quick and relatively painless. I felt like Joe was an experienced negotiator and was knowledgeable about the market. I would absolutely recommend using Joe as your realtor. read more

I want to start by saying that Joe is simply amazing to work with whether you have experience purchasing real estate or are new to buying property like me. If you are looking into buying a home in San Diego, I highly recommend Joe. He is very knowledgeable about the San Diego real estate market, he will communicate with you constantly, will answer all your questions, and will act on your best interest throughout the process. I'm a first time home buyer and the process went excellent from day one! I spotted the property, Joe was quick to get access to the property (within hours), we made an offer (which got accepted thanks to Joe's advice), and closed in 33 days. I don't even know how, but Joe managed to answer my questions even when I emailed/texted him after hours. Joe also helped my boyfriend buy his condo last year so I have experienced Joe's professionalism twice during this past year. In summary, I highly recommend Joe if you need a professional, experienced, and diligent real estate agent! read more

My husband and I have lived in our 1st purchased home for almost 10 yrs. As our family grew, we began to outlive the space a few years ago, and realized our mortgage was as far too high for the small square footage we were living in. We wanted to get out our "under water" commitment, so once the market went up, Joe was our saving grace. We never felt pressured by his suggestions, and he understood exactly what we needed and what we were looking for. He helped us sell our home in record time and closed escrow in 30 days!!! Joe took the time to review all the steps and explained the pros and cons, each and every time we met. Joe went above and beyond, and I can guarantee he will do the same for you! Joe is honest, friendly and down to earth. He has great resources too, and knows the market. I can honestly say, we felt blessed to have Joe as our realtor. read more

If you're looking for an agent, look no further. I was referred to Joe, and he ended up being the perfect fit. He actually used to live in a unit right next to the one I bought! (Okay, so maybe he can't have THAT level of firsthand knowledge of every single property on the market...) But Joe was great, and I'd have no hesitation recommending him to family and friends. I was a first-time buyer, and Joe patiently answered all of my questions throughout the process. He was very helpful every step of the way. He even went above and beyond, doing things like going into the crawlspace to see if things had been installed properly, etc. Don't let the low review count fool you - Joe is a top notch agent and gets a well-deserved 5-star rating from me! read more