As a buyer, dealing with Zachary has been difficult, and that's being polite. I am writing this…read morereview so that others can avoid the experience we endured. Buying a new home (new to us anyway) is supposed to be a happy occasion, a memory you keep for the rest of your life. Thanks to Zach, our recent home buying experience was turned into a nightmare. At every turn Zach throws a tantrum if he doesn't get his way, his go to line is "take it or leave it, I have another buyer...". He has gone so far as to recommend a termite inspector to us, which we used. Then Zach didn't like the termite report Zach contracted a second termite inspector without telling us. I'm certain Zach's "independent" termite inspector was competent, but he of course didn't confirm any of the findings the initial inspector did, surprise! Zach went so far as to claim the initial inspection was fraudulent! Why then did Zach refer us to this termite inspector which he initially stated he had worked with in the past only to later claim the inspection was fraudulent? Here's where it gets good, items that were flagged by the first termite inspector in his report, items that Zach refused to acknowledge, were secretly repaired before we took possession. Nobody acknowledged the repairs were needed, but they were repaired without telling us. Why make repairs you alleged were fraudulent without telling the Buyer? Here's the bombshell, we hired a third termite inspector at our expense again, to put our minds at ease regarding the potential termite damage, jackpot! The third termite inspector arrived at the property and recalled having been to the property in 2021! He shared his initial findings from the 2021 inspection - there were termites on the premises, tenting was recommended but not performed. Eventually some local spraying was performed in 2021. None of this was disclosed to us! Zach and the Sellers were adamant that termites were not present on the premises, yet they failed to disclose prior termite issues or related repairs that were performed in 2021, and they didn't inform us of the repairs that were performed as a result of appearing in the initial termite report we received from our initial termite inspection. Third termite inspector confirmed the findings from the first termite inspector. I have to ask, which report was fraudulent? There's even more! Our insurance rep contacted Zach for some details on the house so we could move ahead with obtaining insurance and not hold up the loan. The timeline was a challenge, but we did everything possible to stay on track for Zach's required 21-day close. Zach flat out hung up on our insurance rep, the call was on speaker and there was a witness that can confirm Zach hung up on our insurance agent. Who does that? I could share more regarding how we were treated personally, but I think you get the picture. Suffice to say, there will be some calls and letters sent to various licensing boards and consumer watchdog groups in Sacramento.

I have to tell you,working with The Svelling Group to buy my home has been one of the best…read moredecisions I've made. If I could give them 10/10 stars, I would. They are, hands down, the best realtors in Jamul. Whether you're selling, buying,or investing, this team does it all and they do it an incredibly high level... True professionals. What really sets them apart is not just their expertise in the real estate market, but the way they show up for the community. They give so much of their time, energy, and resources to Jamul and ask for nothing in return. They genuinely embody what it means to be "neighbors helping neighbors." On a personal level, they went above and beyond to help me significantly lower my annual homeowners insurance costs which was something I didn't even realize was possible. That level of care, guidance,and advocacy is rare these days. If you're looking for the best real estate agents in Jamul who are knowledgeable,connected, and truly have your best interests at heart, this is the team you want in your corner! When the time comes for me to sell,there is no question I will be calling on Zachary and Rochelle Svelling. Highly recommend them!

Kimberly Schmidt is hands down the best realtor I've ever worked with. She was more than an agent…read more-- she was a strategic partner who had my back the entire time. She had answers for everything, made the process seamless, and got my condo sold fast (I had 2 offers in a few days!) with zero hiccups. I'm incredibly grateful to have had her on my side. Highly recommend!

Hi Kimberly, I have decided not to sell my house now, but…read morethank you very much for your time and help. You are a fantastic real estate broker and person. Sincerely, Rod

Jesse and his team totally kick ass selling our house. Couldn't be more happy how easy it was with…read morehim. The only problem was I couldn't have him for our new house though... I'll just say not all Real Estate agents are created equal... Jesse is a real alpha, if you just let him do his thing and follow his direction y'all won't be disappointed. We had our buyer within a week of our listing going live and had several bids... in December at that... Thanks Jesse and the team at greenhouse Group -Matt/Cherie

My husband and I recently bought our first home, and we truly couldn't have done it without the…read moreincredible team at the Greenhouse Group. Our realtor, Craig, was amazing from start to finish. He helped us search for the right place and offered thoughtful, honest advice throughout the entire process. One thing we really appreciated was that we never once felt pressured to make a quick decision. Craig genuinely wanted us to find a home that we loved and that he himself would feel comfortable living in. He was also extremely diligent during the home inspection process, which gave us a lot of confidence and peace of mind. Craig went above and beyond in ways we never expected. He even took the time to make a YouTube video for my husband to show him how to handle a few DIY things around the house. On top of that, he had several hour-plus phone calls with my husband just to walk through the escrow process in detail and make sure we truly understood everything that was happening. That level of patience and dedication meant a lot to us. At one point Craig had even injured his foot, and despite that he still showed up to help us view homes. That kind of commitment really says a lot about the kind of person he is. We also want to give a huge shoutout to Jeremy, our mortgage officer. Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you can make, and Jeremy did an incredible job walking us through everything step by step. Our loan situation was a bit complicated in the beginning, but Jeremy gave us solid advice and helped us get to where we needed to be in less than a year. He always made sure we understood the financial side of things and felt comfortable with the decisions we were making. Jeremy also showed us that having a strong relationship with lenders and simply being a genuinely good, personable person who's easy to talk to can make a huge difference in getting a loan approved. On top of all his professional accolades and knowledge, he's someone who is approachable and easy to communicate with, which is honestly a rare quality and something that made this whole process so much smoother for us. What really stood out to us about this team is that they're not just a realtor group. They're a group of people who ended up becoming our friends throughout this journey. They made it clear that if we ever have questions down the road, they'll always be available to help, no matter how long it's been since we bought our home. That kind of long-term support means a lot. Overall, the entire team was incredibly helpful, communicative, and trustworthy. We always felt like they were truly in our corner. The constant communication between everyone meant we never went a day wondering where we were in the process. Even though we know they work with many clients, they made us feel like we were their only ones. We're so grateful for their support and guidance during such an important milestone in our lives. And when the time comes for us to buy or sell again in the future, there's no question -- this is the team we'll be working with.

Is five stars the most you can give?! As first-time home…read morebuyers, we couldn't have chosen a more uncertain time (Covid pandemic) to make such an intimidating purchase. But Rick took the time to guide us to the resources we needed to be confident with our home purchase. He welcomed all of our questions (which were A LOT). In addition to helping us dot i's and cross t's, Rick made the sometimes strenuous experience of shopping for a home, hopeful, enjoyable, and pleasant. Not only does Rick know his stuff, but you'll appreciate his personable representation with whoever you'd like to buy a home from. Seeing him talk to other agents and explain the interactions we did not see, was refreshing to say the least. We were well taken care of from beginning to end!

Rick Tibbitts is an exceptional realtor and gentleman!! Rick is far above five stars!!…read more In searching for our first home, we randomly stopped in at an open house to where we pleasantly met Rick. In our brief conversation with Rick, he was very attentive to us in asking questions to get to know us and answered all of our questions. His genuine kindness and attention to detail immediately sold us to working with him! That night, Rick had already emailed us multiple listings within the search criteria that we had discussed in our first conversation! Although we weren't ready to buy at that time, Rick continued to communicate with us, educated us on the home buying process and never pressured us. When the time came for us to buy, Rick was always prepared and insightful with his extensive experience in the home buying process! He was almost always available at any time of the day and, if not, he immediately got back to us! Rick always answered all of questions, which were countless!! And, if he didn't know the answer to our question, he would find the answer. Once we chose the home for us, Rick's excellent communication skills and due diligence paid dividends throughout our home buying process, especially during some hiccups with the sellers! Rick went above and beyond our expectations!! He not only made our home buying journey positively memorable, but he also made sure we were prepared for any future home needs that may arise with his first-rate referrals! Needless to say, Rick is an outstanding realtor!! We not only found our forever home, but we also gained a lifelong friend in Rick! We HIGHLY recommend Rick Tibbitts to anyone who is buying or selling a home!! Happy home buying & selling with Rick Tibbitts!!

Al made my first home purchase very smooth and easy. He was always available to answer any…read morequestions. It was a true blessing working with him. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy. I was moved into the home I purchased 26 days after viewing it for the first time - extremely fast!

Al was so helpful and made this transaction smooth. He took time to show me houses that were…read morewithin the parameters of what I was looking for. THANK You!! I will have him help me with my next purchase :)

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I contacted Gregg Phillipson for a showing of a home for sale. That went well, so I made an offer,…read morewhich was accepted. Then the fun part began: the home inspection. There were several findings and Gregg used his pool of professionals to come up with reasonable dollar amounts to request from the seller as compensation for needed repairs. With this thorough documentation in hand, the seller agreed to every penny. I then retained Gregg's services for the sale of my old home. With an acceptable offer quickly received, I swapped roles as my buyers submitted a dollar amount request for compensation based on the results of their inspection of my home. Skeptic that I am, I half expected Gregg to just say, "Remember how it went down when you bought? Just pay them what they're asking and be done with it." But no. As we talked, he keyed on my comment that I had employed the same roofing company throughout my years of ownership and he suggested that I have that roofer inspect my home and provide a repair estimate that might well be lower than what the buyers' inspector quoted. Sure enough, that turned out to be the case, allowing me to counter the buyers' request with supporting documentation in hand, saving me money when they agreed. I'm always a little leery when I hear boasts such as "#1 agent in East County," which is what Gregg's signs read. But you get something with Gregg that you don't get with the mega-agencies that advertise all over radio. When you call Gregg, you get Gregg. Evenings, weekends, whenever (though I never tried 3 a.m.). He's quick to respond, even if he doesn't have an answer right then & there. It will come soon. Yes, he has a team that works for him and I had interactions with all of them, but if I ever wanted to speak to the big guy, I could. And service continues even after he's been paid. For example, when Kamps Propane was gullibly convinced by the former owners (or their agent) to bill me for the gas remaining in their tanks at the time of the sale (even though our sales contract explicitly stated otherwise), I contacted Gregg. He wrote out and hand-delivered a check to me that same day to cover the charge, saying he'd work it out with the sellers and their agent later. When I had a question about the effects of the recently passed Prop 19 on my new property tax bill that Gregg couldn't answer, he arranged a free phone consultation for me with his CPA, who was able to explain the new law to me.

There's a reason he's recognized as one of the top real estate professionals in San Diego County…read more Best of the Best. Almost 20 years in real estate and I'd heard the name Gregg Phillipson, hadn't met the man. Then over two years ago, I was hired as Broker of his office. We met and I was startled as to how "real" this man was, just a guy. Words to describe Gregg: Honest, Unpretentious, Straightforward, Caring, and Professional. Easy to talk with. We've had numerous conversations over the past couple of years and I began to look back on our talks to answer this question, "What makes a Great REALTOR®?" What separates the Best from all of the rest? Three things: (1.) They are great Communicators. (2.) They fully understand the Contracts, which allows them to out negotiate the uneducated. (3.) They genuinely Care about their Clients. Gregg has these three qualities in abundance. I call them the three C's of success, and began teaching it in my classes, using Gregg as an example. He's one of a kind, and I am proud to have him in our office and in our profession. Thinking about selling, buying, or investing in real estate? You deserve the Best, do yourself a favor and give Gregg a call - you'll be happy you did.

Based on my experience with Wisam, I recommend hiring Wisam for buying or selling your property for…read morethe following facts: 1- Wisam is very high proficient and knowledgeable to all the information related to buying or selling properties which maybe hidden to many people 2- Wisam has a very high level of customer service which make you feel so comfortable with dealing with him and with the buy/sell process 3- In fact Wisam is very busy however you will not feel that at all and Wisam will make you feel that you are the only client he has because he never delay responding to phone call, text message or email 4- Wisam is going beyond his job and being involve in more responsibilities other that the real estate just to make all the process very smooth and for his client convenience 5- An additional to all above, Wisam is so friendly, responsible, organized, sharp and always on time I can rate my experience with Wisam as 5/5 STARS Thank you Wisam for all you efforts and help I really appreciate it

Well, it has been a year and a half and everyday, I still can't believe I live in the house that I…read moredo.... It is still a dream come true for me...(as I have rented my whole life) Let me tell you a little short story... about two professionals at this office, that made it happen (besides the ole Almighty Himself) Gary Ryerson (randomly became my agent through some referral service... ) THIS DUDE MAKES DREAMS COME TRUE... I coined him as "The Dream Maker" after I closed.... Gary, mind his corny jokes, is determined and handles his BIZNESS... Marc Joplin (the money man= AKA the Lender) cool calm dude... making it happen in a responsible way for buyers... Look, if you are wanting to buy a home, and need to break into the San Diego market with an edge.... give ole DREAM MAKER RYERSON AND LENDER JOPLIN a ring. In all professionalism, this place is legit....