Marco helped me sell my home (5163 Silver Bluff) that I've lived in for 25+ years. He is very…read moreknowledgeable in selling houses and goes beyond expectations. He helped me come up with a plan and helped me execute it. He managed and monitored the whole process with skill and expertise. Once complete, he listed home on a Friday, received multiple offers and went into escrow the following Monday (3 days). He helped me my new home in Bonsall and served as the loan officer for me. He negotiated a reduced price which included having seller pay off solar. I needed to close before end of year...we only had 20 days. He was able to handle both the real estate transaction and the loan at same time and was able to close transaction in 16 days. Marco wears many hats, (relator, loan officer, property mgr.) he is extremely knowledgeable in all facets of real estate. He's truly an expert! Hands down...Marco really knows how to get it done no matter the challenge! Hire him. You won't be disappointed.

Marco did a great job in assisting us with purchase of our new home. After he sold our house for…read morehighest amount in area he took us out to view some homes, and decided on a new home after viewing a few. He was there thru the whole process from meeting with sales office to document prep and meeting with contractors for upgrades. He was always available for us and quick to meet with us at moments notice. His guidance was very helpful and was truly appreciated. This is our 3rd transaction with him and he has exceeded our expectations again. He is highly skilled and he knows how to overcome obstacles to get results. We highly recommend him to our friends, family and all.

Several months ago, I worked with Seabird Property Management to rent a townhouse as a tenant, and…read morethe experience was excellent. They handled the showing professionally and made the rental application process quick and straightforward. There were several issues with the property at move-in, and after I shared a list, Seabird promptly sent a repair technician who took care of everything and ensured the home was in good working order. Their online payment portal is convenient and hassle-free. Overall, I had a great experience and appreciate their responsiveness and professionalism.

Jason from Seabird was a pleasure to work with. He found a tenant for my condo In 2 weeks and the…read moreentire transaction went very smoothly. He a great communicator and quick to return calls and remedy any issues that may arise. I will be working with him going forward for all my rental needs. Michele Campion

Holly was a phenomenal realtor who provided excellent guidance and fought for us every step of the…read moreway. We are moving back to the North County area from the East Coast and had a very limited window to see houses in person. Ahead of our visit, Holly did a great job listening to what we wanted, providing options for us to review, and gathering feedback to distill the market down to houses that fit all of our parameters. During our house hunting trip, Holly tirelessly showed us house after house, including several day-of additions, to ensure that we had a solid understanding of the market. During this time, Holly did a great job of sticking to our original vision while adapting to our feedback as we started to better understand the market. Through this process, we felt we able to make an informed decision despite only having a few days in the area. On the last day, we found a home that was the right combination of all the things we wanted and needed for this next chapter of our lives. With a clear first choice, Holly fought hard to ensure that we were able to secure a winning offer. With her help and guidance we got the offer accepted just as we were getting ready to leave California at the end of our house-hunting trip! Getting that offer accepted was a huge victory, but Holly's effort and value did not stop there. Through every step of the the escrow process, Holly continued to advise us and fight for the best deal. This effort saved us a lot of money and made us feel confident that we truly walked away with the best price the market would allow. Even after closing Holly has continued to be a vital asset as we transition back to California. By conducting walk throughs and working with the selling agent to ensure that the property is ready for move in, Holly has once again shown that she is committed to ensuring that our best interests are represented through every aspect of the real estate buying experience. In addition to all of these wonderful qualities, working with Holly was fun! We had a great time getting to know her and she turned what could have been an absolute grind into an enjoyable and educational experience. She has our absolute highest recommendation!

We worked with the Alan Shafran Realty group 10 years ago as a buyer and again this year as a…read moreseller. Brent Hansen was our Realtor both times. He is outstanding. The Shafran team knows North County San real estate better than anyone. If you are looking for an experienced, customer focused real estate team I highly recommend the Alan Shafran group and Brent Hansen in particular. 5 STARS!

Scanlon Realty Management was the property manager for a Carlsbad condo I lived in for several…read moreyears. Jim, the owner, is personable, professional, easy to reach, quick to respond, and an overall caring and nice human being. Repairs and fixes were made quickly by professionals who showed up on time and did their thing. In addition he was very clear about having both mine and the owner's interests in mind (not that there were ever any issues). I would highly recommend either renting from his company or having him manage your real estate.

Moved into our new home in Vista CA over the weekend. From the very beginning, Michael at Scanlon…read moreRealty Management has been very helpful and has made this moving process a whole lot easier. Any issues we had, they addressed immediately. We are only on day 3 but already in love with our new rental home. I would recommend them over and over again. Moving can be stressful, scary, and hard so it's always nice to find a management team that's on your side, hears you, and wants to make the transition less of a pain. Thank you again. So excited to start our family's next chapter here. Feel confident if we run into other issues, Michael will help get it resolved!

If you want a real estate team that delivers results, look no further than Jackie Lowery, Steve…read morePloetz, and Eli Engle. From our initial strategy call to closing escrow, the team was outstanding. They guided us on exact home updates to maximize our ROI and provided top-tier contractor recommendations to get our home market-ready. They took the time to explain their pricing and listing strategy step-by-step, addressing every concern along the way. The strategy paid off: we had two solid offers above asking price within hours of our first open house and went into escrow in under a week. Selling our home was so seamless that it took a massive amount of stress off our next purchase. Every member of the SP&T team proved to be a consummate professional. I highly recommend them to anyone buying or selling in Southern California!

Steve is the definition of a straight shooter and an excellent realtor…read more My house had been on the market for over seven months before I hired him. Within one week of taking over the listing, Steve had me under contract. He came in, looked at the situation objectively, changed the strategy, repositioned the pricing, and recommended a meaningful price cut rather than continuing to chase the market. The result speaks for itself: he generated serious interest and ultimately landed an offer above the new asking price. What impressed me most was his communication style. Steve is a master communicator. He tells you exactly what you need to know, when you need to know it, without wasting your time with unnecessary calls, drama, or salesmanship. He is decisive, practical, and understands how to get a deal across the finish line. After seven months of frustration, the difference was immediate. I would absolutely work with Steve again and would recommend him without hesitation to anyone who wants a realtor who understands strategy, communicates clearly, and gets results.

I worked with Tom on 3 property transactions. He helped me sell 2 of my properties and purchase…read moreour new upgraded home. On each of my property sales Tom negotiated the highest return on our properties. We even set the bar for price per square foot for our neighborhood. I know our neighbors will be happy, and I'm sure Tom will be getting a number of calls for his superb services. Tom also helped us purchase our new home. With 3 transactions all occurring at the same time, Tom made sure our priorities and best interests were met. He was able to negotiate our new home purchase at well below asking. I've spoke with and worked with with other agents in the past. I didn't realize the lack in knowledge and service I experienced before. If you need a professional agent who can manage and coordinate the best deals for his clients, Tom is your guy.

I was referred to Tom by a mutual friend who had nothing but good things to say about him…read more Being my first time buying he explained it all to me in a way I could easily understand and genuinely cared about getting me into the right home. What I was most impressed with was that i didn't feel forced or even slightly pressured to make a purchase. He actually dissuaded me from making a bad choice even though he would had made a better commission! This is one of those times when the experience was far easier and less intimidating than what I thought it was going to be just because I had the right guy in my corner. Thanks Tom and Maya! And congrats on the new born!

My family and I absolutely loved working with Jeff. We ended up selling two different houses with…read morehim so our family could move across country. Jeff really stands out when it comes to integrity and honesty in his business dealings. We were absolutely impressed with his ethics in handling everything in the process. Jeff is also amazing at communication; pick your method, and you can get in touch quickly. He kept us informed regularly with updates, answered questions, sent photos. The process was amazing. The second house, we were already across country so we worked with him remotely and we had no worries at all about the house that he was handling back in CA. He took care of it as though it were his own and went above and beyond helping out with repair folks getting access, feedback, and many other things that he didn't have to do. We really felt taken care of in all ways with Jeff. Absolute pleasure working with him and I would recommend him for a buy or a sell to anyone!

Go with Jeff... you won't be disappointed. He'll take care of the selling of your house and…read moreminimize the stress.

Serri was an absolutely exceptional real estate agent, and we can't recommend her and her partner…read moreGeorge highly enough. We hired Serri to sell our five-acre property with an exceptional panoramic view, our beloved home, and from the very first walkthrough she was extremely professional and thorough. She inspected every bit of the home and grounds and immediately knew how to position it to meet our specific goal: a quick sale, at a strong price, with no lingering on the market and no price reductions. A previous agent had pitched our home as a retirement property, which never sat right with us. Serri saw it exactly as we did, as a family home, and priced and marketed it accordingly. She brought in her own staging team, photographer, and videographer (including drone footage), and recommended a handful of relatively small, inexpensive updates, including a fresh paint job. The return on those modest changes was remarkable. They made a huge difference in how the home showed and clearly helped drive up buyer interest and the final sale price. Serri and George held a single open house that brought in over 100 visitors, and within 48 hours we had two offers above our asking price, from a family with young children and another who was ready to start one. Both could clearly picture themselves living there. Serri and George managed every step of the process with great care and skill. We were also in the middle of an international move at the time, which made everything more stressful, and Serri and George took every worry off our plate. Whether you're buying, selling, or just need solid advice, Serri and George are fantastic, and we recommend them without hesitation.

A Seamless, Professional Home-Buying Experience with Seri Rowell…read more From our very first conversation, Seri demonstrated the utmost professionalism--she guided me (and my family) through every step with clarity, confidence, and genuine care. Her extensive knowledge of the San Diego market was evident, and I felt like I was in expert hands the whole way. What truly set Seri apart was her attentive listening. She consistently asked thoughtful questions to understand our priorities--our must-haves and nice-to-haves--and tailored her search accordingly. It was clear she wasn't just showing houses; she was working hard to find our home. Her response time was exceptional. Whenever I had a question--whether it was about a property detail, paperwork, or next steps--Seri would respond rapidly. Even evenings and weekends, she was reachable and dependable. This level of availability brought so much peace of mind. As one past client said, "She was always available for questions... and informed us what to expect" . Overall, working with Seri--and the wider Brand Realty Team--was absolutely seamless. All parts of the transaction flowed effortlessly: from viewings to offers to closing. The process felt well‑orchestrated and stress‑free, exactly what first-time buyers dream of. One review perfectly captured it: "Wonderful experience from start to finish... Extremely professional and fun.... All bases were covered" . --- Summary: What You'll Love About Seri Professional, knowledgeable, and respectful throughout Listens carefully and adapts to your needs Lightning-fast responses, available when you need her Smooth, streamlined transactions--no unexpected bumps If you're looking for a realtor who blends top-tier expertise with a personal, responsive touch, Seri Rowell is the one. I couldn't recommend her more!