I've been toying with the idea to buy an investment property in the San Diego area over the next…read more1-2 years (assuming rates go down to affordable levels). While I'm originally from San Diego, I'm unfamiliar with the real estate market other than looking at properties on Zillow. While talking to a childhood friend, she recommended her realtor Erin and gave me her number. It felt too intrusive to call her personal cellphone so I decided to go to her website to learn more about her and ultimately decided to call the general number. Well, guess who answered?! lol Erin. I had to mute the phone shortly after she answered because I was awkwardly giggling to myself like a crazy person. I guess I just figured someone from her team would answer so it's funny I ended up talking to her anyway. We had a nice conversation. While I had many questions, she patiently answered them all. She offered locations to consider in my price range, townhomes and single family homes and places that don't charge an HOA. I thought HOA's were only on condo's, derp. Erin demonstrated to me that she's more interested in the relationship than the transaction and I respect that. We went ahead and scheduled an appointment at her office next week so she can help me with planning.

Selling and buying a home can be very overwhelming, but having to right Realtor can make all the…read moredifference and that is exactly what I experienced with Erin Wade. It was time for my mom to finally downsize to a home which would be more manageable; square footage to yard maintenance; for someone in their 80's. Therefore, I searched Yelp and after viewing the realtors on Yelp, Erin Wade stood out even before I read her reviews. I called Erin and set up a meet and greet with my mom and husband to discuss options for selling and buying a home in the area. From starting to finish, Erin was friendly, professional, and went above and beyond to make the entire process smooth, stress-free and successful for my mom who has never had to deal with selling and buying a home for over 30+ years. Erin is incredibly knowledgeable about the market, communication was always clear and timely, and she responded to all texts and/or emails in a timely matter even while out of town for family event. If it just so happened Erin was not available, she assigned someone from her team to cover in her absence. Erin made sure we were kept in the loop on any information about the property my mom was selling and the one she was purchasing. Erin really catered to my mom's needs and to my husband and my expectations during the process. Overall, Erin made us feel we were the only customer even though we know that is not true. We; my mom, husband and I, are grateful to have found Erin Wade and her team to help my mom sell her home and find her forever home. If you are looking for a great, reliable, friendly and knowledgeable Realtor. Erin Wade is that Realtor. I will definitely call Erin Wade when I am in the market to sell my home.

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!

This could be a long story. So, just to be safe, I'll tell you the ending first. Reading beyond…read morethat is up to you... Richard King sold my home in Escondido for more than asking with multiple offers in less than a week. What's even more impressive is that he did it at a really tough time of year to be selling - the end of December. The sales contract was signed on Christmas Eve! Merry Christmas to me! Richard King was recommended to me by someone that I trust. Even so, I interviewed three agents. Richard was the most enthusiastic, but also the most realistic. One of the other agents, with decades in the business and who knows my area, suggested an unbelievably high asking price. Then he was kind of laid back and hinted that he had however long it would take to achieve that price. BUZZ! (Trap door in floor opens...) I DON'T! YOU'RE OUT OF HERE! NEXT! Richard and I had a great business relationship. He is easy-going and fun-loving, but was VERY serious about the business of selling my home! I appreciated that approach. Richard will fight for you, when necessary, and he's very good at it. There were a couple of times during the escrow process that some negative crap rolled my way. Richard handled it effectively on my behalf and got things back on track. The most impressive thing, to me, is that Richard promised to help me out with a financial transaction that was going to transpire AFTER the close of escrow! He could have washed his hands of me after close of escrow. But he didn't! He was true to his word. About 3 weeks after close of escrow, I called him up and said that I needed to take him up on his offer. I'd been trying to handle it myself for three weeks with zero results. Richard stepped right in, spoke on my behalf and resolved the issue in ONE DAY! Richard is THE MAN! Or, if you enjoy a good play on words, I just called him King Richard! TOTALLY AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Richard is a jewel. I feel so fortunate to have found him. He represented me in a recent home…read morepurchase, and I'm so impressed. He is professional, very responsive, provides great input - and he's a real pleasure to work with. Super friendly, honest, and capable. I wouldn't hesitate to work with him again. Honestly, the best realtor experience I've ever had. Highly recommended!

Working with Michelle Layton was an absolute pleasure! As first time homebuyers, we weren't quite…read moresure what to expect when we were paired with her through Zillow, but she made the home buying process simpler and easier than we would have ever imagined. She was very attentive and always available to talk when we had questions. She helped us get a competitive offer in on our dream home the same day we viewed it, even staying up late with us to make sure we got it in as quickly as possible. We appreciated Michelle's honesty and transparency, giving us honest feedback about our offer strategy and what to expect throughout the process. She explained things clearly in a way that made it easy to understand for a couple people with no experience in real estate. She was also instrumental in getting us help with lenders, home inspections, and final negotiations in escrow. All in all, we can't can't say enough good things about our experience with Michelle. And we certainly wouldn't have landed our home without her!

Title: Disappointing Brokerage Oversight and Execution…read moreRating: 1 / 5 Stars Our family worked with Team Forss Realty Group in Temecula on a complex, multi-transaction moving plan involving an off-market sell-side buyer and contingent replacement purchases, representing several million dollars in total potential volume. Unfortunately, our experience fell far short of professional standards, culminating with a horrific experience with the Broker. * Callous Use of Personal Health to Deflect Accountability: When we formally raised concerns regarding communication failures, management improperly introduced an agent's health condition to guilt-trip us and evade accountability. Despite being fully aware that I am a two-time terminal cancer survivor making major housing decisions to simplify things and protect my family, management weaponized health struggles as a defense against us--a tactic that was deeply manipulative, insensitive, and unethical. * Lack of Managing Broker Oversight: Despite the complexity and high volume of these coordinated transactions, there was no direct oversight or communication from the Broker of Record during critical breakdowns. When we formally raised concerns regarding contradictory agent statements, management dismissed the need for broker involvement rather than addressing the operational issues. The Broker failed to personally speak to us, even when requested to do so. * Unprofessional Dispute Handling: When we formally communicated our dissatisfaction regarding service performance, management's written response relied on emotional deflections and personal attacks rather than addressing fiduciary duties, communication breakdowns, or transaction execution. While individual agents may display enthusiasm and care, our overall experience with Team Forss demonstrated a critical lack of administrative oversight, inaccurate representations regarding buyer commitment, and poor client communication when problems arose. The Broker was especially defensive and failed to address and answer any of our concerns. Based on our experience, we cannot recommend Team Forss for clients requiring clear, accountable, and transparent brokerage management.

Terrible. I reached out to see the property in wildomar on chiwi and they refused to show it…read morebecause they're in San Diego and it was too far of a drive. Why are you listing a property in wildomar if you can't show it? I don't have a realtor so I'm only working with the listing agents and have toured probably a dozen homes. No other listing agent has had a problem showing me the home THEY ARE LISTING. I was baffled. Plus if I would've made an offer on the home, they would've double ended the commission. I feel sorry for the home owners of that property. I hope they find someone else to sell their property.. who actually shows prospective buyers! I am now in escrow on another house. Could've been the one in wildomar but we'll never know now

Ivan's knowledge and expertise of the local market was valuable. He helped us get the best offer…read moreand final sale price on our house. He negotiated on our behalf each step of the way throughout the process and was always avallable to answer our questions.

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!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Ana Rosvall and I was impressed every step of the way…read more Ana is professional, experienced, responsive, and an excellent communicator. She made coordination easy and was a genuine pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. I truly appreciate an agent who brings this level of professionalism and collaboration to a transaction. I would gladly work with Ana again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for an outstanding buyer's agent!

Sandra was wonderful! She really focused on what we needed and wanted and worked with us to find…read morethe right match. She came prepared with houses for us to look at and a PLAN. She was still flexible with us - allowing us to add extra houses and skip some. She walked us through so many questions and was kind and gentle.

Sandra is an incredible realtor to work with because of her professional and compassionate nature…read more She is up to date with the latest market trends and is very knowledgeable with both sides of purchasing and selling a home. She goes above and beyond for her clients and is willing to do whatever it takes to find you the right home. She brings a warm, trustworthy experience in today's market.

We've had the absolute pleasure of working with Anthony and his team for both of our home purchases…read more-- our first in 2019 and again when we bought our second home in 2025. Anthony is everything you'd hope for in a real estate agent: knowledgeable, hardworking, and genuinely committed to his clients' best interests. He takes the time to truly understand what you're looking for and does his research to find the right opportunities. Anthony is incredibly proactive -- he often gets us into homes before they even hit the market, which made all the difference in finding the right property. Throughout both transactions, he was patient, responsive, and always two steps ahead, making the process smooth and stress-free. We trust Anthony completely and recommend him to all our friends and family who are in the market for a home. If you're looking for someone who goes above and beyond, Anthony is your guy.

Professional. Communicative, and very helpful when we had questions. He definitely made things so…read moreeasy when it came to buying our first home. Thank you so much, team Manzon!

I suggest to anyone looking for a home to call Kathy. I found her on Yelp when I was starting to…read moreget desperate to find a rental. Even though rentals aren't as profitable to realtors, she gave me time and attention and tried her best to help me out. My situation was a bit complex for a number of reasons, but she had great advice and help on what to expect in the current market. Kathy is very kind, responsive, and friendly. Give her a call if you want someone you can rely on.

Kathy has done it again! She helped us buy a home three years ago and yesterday escrow closed on a…read moredifferent home we needed to sell. Home selling seems to always have some glitches, but Kathy makes the process as smooth as possible. Nothing seems to faze her. She is as hard-working, honest, resourceful and helpful as you could ever hope an agent to be!

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!