Seth helped my wife and I buy our first home and we couldn't be happier. We picked him as our agent based on the strength of his recommendations and reputation as well as his experience specializing in North County. Our experience far exceeded our expectations, which were already pretty high. Seth worked with us for almost a year, taking the time to get to know exactly what we were looking for and never rushing us in the process. On the contrary, he talked us off the ledge a few times when he recognized that we were settling on a house that didn't really check all our boxes. He did this in a completely respectful way and with tact, making us feel supported if we did decide to move forward but also calling out issues with those houses that might really come to bug us over time. When the perfect house did finally come on the market, he was all-hands-on-deck and helped us move quickly to put together a strong offer. Those who have been looking to buy recently in California know that it's an extremely competitive market and it takes a lot of skill to put together an offer that gets the sellers to say yes and that doesn't put you in a bidding war with other buyers. Because of Seth's experience as a seller agent, too, he knows exactly what gives agents pause about offers and what makes them feel comfortable accepting. (Sure, going over the asking price is part of it, but there are many other tricks that Seth knows that help push you across the line.) After the offer was accepted, Seth shared his master list of local movers, painters, locksmiths, contractors, and you-name-it that he's vetted over the years and all the ones we worked with have been stellar. He guided us through the whole process and didn't disappear after he got his commission. So, if you're looking for a solid, trustworthy, experienced agent who will make your home-buying (or selling) process as painless as possible in California, I can't recommend Seth more highly. read more

If you are looking to buy or sell in North County San Diego STOP searching! Seth at Shoreline is the ONE! We listed with Compass and didn't sell - We listed with Seth at Shoreline and SOLD! read more

Just closed on a house with Seth. He is hands down the best real estate agent I've ever worked with! Highly recommend him!

We had our home on the market for 8 months and were unable to sell it until we engaged Seth. He provided suggestions that he felt would help sell our home including his assessment of the market but always said it was our decision. He had an open house 2 days after it went on the market resulting in 3 offers. We accepted one of the offers the next day and opened a 25 day escrow which actually closed on the day he said it would but not without his daily attention to issues that came up along the way. We couldn't believe how much time he spent communicating up until the close of escrow and was there with us 100% till the end. His professionalism, integrity and communication skills are top notch. He was an absolute pleasure to work with and took a lot of the pressure off our shoulders. You simply can't find a better real estate agent than Seth who brings tons of experience and consulting. We have family members that are now using his skills to help sell and buy a home. For all your real estates needs, Seth is the man. read more

Seth is a gem! His knowledge of the area and his expertise in the industry was outstanding. He was patient and kind with us and never made us feel as though we were taking too long to pull the trigger. He understood our needs and worked hard to satify them all. He was tough when he needed to and yet so kind to other agents/clients in the process. He helped us find the perfect second home for us and we could not be happier. read more

What can I say he IS the BEST. It's been a little more than a month since he helped me to purchase my first home. Not only the whole process was a tough to digest, but also the world has been upside down. It didn't matter. He was always there for me. He found me a perfect place in a perfect location. Yeah, he will try to get to know you to find a great fit. When we found it, he worked extra until super late so that I could put an undeniable offer within my comfort level and had an open house schedule canceled. I basically got the property in a few hours of it being on market. Long story short, thanks to Seth, I'm living in my dream home. So if you are looking, put trust in him and let him do his magic. He knows what he's doing. You could have your dream home today. read more

Seth is amazing. From the 1st day we met through the over asking closing just 35 days later, my experiences with Seth were timely, succinct, and continually moving the effort forward. He arranged for staging and resolution of some minor buyer repair contingencies. I can recommend strongly enough. Seth also developed marketing collateral and a flashy web site all to support the sale. 100% top shelf first rate experience. read more

If you want a realtor that will be with you, on your team, from beginning to end of sale and beyond, Seth Chalnick of Shoreline Properties is you agent! Seth did a fantastic job of presenting the house, finding the right buyer and following the process to its conclusion. Super highly recommend Seth. T&J read more

Seth helped my wife and I buy and sell our first home, and we couldn't be happier with our decision. When buying our house back in 2014, he spent a lot of time showing us many different places and was patient until we finally found the right place. Once we did, he helped us quickly submit an offer with the key strategy to winning over the sellers in a multiple offer situation. I appreciated his willingness to walk us through the entire buying process in great detail, always ready to answer all of our questions. I especially liked that he walked me through every line item of the financials so I could really understand what our money was going towards in the purchase. He also helped us refinance within the first year to drastically lower our interest rate. Once we needed to sell a few years later there was no doubt we were going back to Seth. He had great marketing, photos, and advice on staging our place to make it look fantastic. He was also willing to try something different and aggressive with our listing that worked out great. We got multiple offers the weekend we listed, and despite our first buyers backing out for no apparent reason, he ended up bringing us a significantly better offer than the first just a few days later, with a quicker close. Outside of his expertise as a realtor, Seth is a trustworthy and genuinely great guy, and we really enjoyed our time working together. read more

It was an unbelievably great experience working with Seth and his team to buy our home. His professionalism, integrity and communication are top notch. He's fun to work with but he's also aggressive in all the right ways and at the right times. I couldn't believe how much time he spent in communication with us. We felt 100% supported. Seth brings tons of compassion, experience, and energy so he can navigate challenging situations with grace. Previously, we bought and sold real estate in the Bay Area and had high expectations for a realtor. He surpassed all of them. If you want to buy and sell real estate in San Diego county, especially North County, look no further. He also has a delightful office in a wonderful Cardiff location. It's all about Shoreline Properties! I'm a big fan! read more

I've worked with Seth on two very different & challenging transactions and I really like the guy! It was pretty easy to see right out of the gate that he's in it to "win it" and I'm positive this played a huge role in making my experiences with him as good as they get. He also came highly recommended by a good friend of mine that doesn't refer just anyone OR dish out compliments often. What else. He's serious, gets things DONE, is kind of a real estate expert/guru who you can tell enjoys what he does, and is also fun enough to make the hard parts manageable too. In short, two thumbs up! read more

A couple years ago, Seth was managing a property I was renting and he was by far, the most professional person I have worked with. He was always there to take our calls, was very far with the rent amount and was extremely positive throughout the 2 years of working with him. read more

Seth helped us purchase and later refinance our first home. Working with Seth made the entire process a breeze - he walked us through each step in detail, was super responsive to our questions and concerns, and most importantly seemed to actually be personally invested in making sure that we got what we wanted. It doesn't hurt that he's also very friendly. read more

Seth is the best agent you will ever find!!! He sold my husband and I our first home 5 years ago and he was such a great guy we have become friends! Most people can't say that about their real estate agent.... Because they didn't have Seth Chalnick! Seth is out to make your dreams come true and not make the deal. He fully understands all aspects of real estate and even to this day 5 years after our purchase he happily and very completely answers all our real estate questions!! We love him and know you will too.. read more

I've worked with Seth for quite a few years now and I keep coming back because there simply is no equal in the Real Estate business. He helped my wife and I purchase our very first home and our first investment property. He made us feel comfortable and confident in all our decisions and we couldn't be happier. Seth has also helped us refinance our mortgages of which we just concluded another successful transaction. My wife and I both always look forward to working with Seth. The purchasing and financing process with Seth's team is a straightforward, honest and simply enjoyable experience every time. He is running an amazing business and it stands out. I've now expanded my real estate experiences around the country and in doing so it has made me appreciate what Seth does all that much more. He truly is one of a kind. read more

I can't say enough good things about Seth Chalnick. I have bought and sold quite a few homes over the last thirty years and know one has even come close to proving the service, knowledge, attention to detail and follow through that he provided during our transaction. When we first listed the house with him he said, "If you always tell the truth, you will never have anything to worry about". Those words stuck in my head! He was always available to answer our questions and provide us with his professional opinion through out the entire process. More than being a fantastic realtor, he is simply a very good person. Seth is someone you can totally trust! I feel like ai made a good friend during this process and I wish him and his family the best of luck. Sincerely, Roy S read more

My wife and I just bought our first house. We were looking to buy in north county and we decided to hire Seth because he specializes in the area and because of all the good reviews on yelp. Our experience with Seth was overwhelmingly positive. I literally could not ask for anything more in a real estate agent. Every step of the way it was obvious that Seth was putting our interests ahead of his own. I say that because he could have saved himself weeks of work by talking me into buying any one of a number of houses before we finally found the perfect one. For some of the houses we saw at the beginning, he could've told me "this is a great deal and if you pass it up you won't find another one like it" and convinced me to buy. Instead, he pointed out flaws in some houses that I was really interested in that in some cases led me not to buy them, which made him have to put in weeks of extra work while we continued searching for the right place. The house we ended up buying was about 30% UNDER budget, which meant he got 30% less commission than he would have with some other houses we were looking at. But he was 100% supportive of our decision to buy the house that we ended up buying. Again, he easily could have talked us into buying a different, more expensive house, but he obviously cared more about making sure we were happy with our purchase than maximizing his commission. To sum it up, Seth is the kind a guy who, if he found $10,000 in a briefcase in an alley and no one was watching, he would spend the rest of the day looking for the guy who lost the briefcase so he could give the money back. OK, back to me: the house we ended up buying was not in North County, but it was clear to me that Seth's expertise in real estate is not limited to North County, because he did a phenomenal job in helping us make the decision to buy the house we did. Even though he lives in Cardiff, he had absolutely no problem driving down to the house we bought a number of times to meet with us and various inspectors to ensure that it was all in good condition. In fact, he is the one who recommended the various inspectors and set appointments with them. In some cases when I couldn't make it, Seth actually met with inspectors without me. When we did discover that there were some problems with the plumbing, Seth make sure that we got a substantial credit from the seller, which ultimately reduced the price that we paid for the house. Seth was always available, even on nights and weekends. There were times when we would talk or text at 10:00 or 11:00 at night. When I sent a text or an email at night, I would always make it clear that I didn't expect a response until the next day, but he would invariably get back to me right away. On another note, I am generally very wary of online reviews, and before we hired Seth I wanted to make sure that we got the best real estate agent, so I did quite a bit of diligence to make sure that all of Seth's reviews, which are glowing, were also authentic. They all are. Everybody who posted a review of Seth on Yelp has posted a bunch of other reviews that are spaced out over a long period of time and the accounts that they used to post the reviews were created long before they reviewed Seth. Seth has my full and unconditional endorsement and I would recommend him to anyone buying a house anywhere in San Diego. read more

Seth recently helped us with a real estate transaction and truly went above and beyond. We used a discount broker to sell our home (which ended up being a total nightmare) and Seth who was representing the buyer of our home stepped up to get the deal done. He essentially had to hold our hand every step of the way as our realtor was rarely available and largely unhelpful when we could get ahold of him. I imagine it's rather unconventional for someone in my position to write a review of our buyer's agent, but that is how impressed I was with Seth and his ability to close a very stressful deal. He was professional, resourceful, detail oriented and incredibly accessible. I am grateful for his assistance and would highly recommend him to anyone buying or selling a home. read more

Seth's attention to detail, strong negotiating skills and expertise in real estate as well as loan processing was critical in making my first-time home buying experience a successful one. He was truly a partner from beginning to end - he listened and created a plan based on my needs, provided excellent counsel when asked and walked me through every stage of the process. I am so happy to have worked with Seth as his leadership and no pressure approach was the perfect fit for me - I'm looking forward to building lots of good memories in my new home! read more

I am really grateful to Seth for all the heart and hard work you put into the successful sale of my house. Seth is "motivation" in human form. His knowledge of today's real estate market, and of our current financial markets in general, is truly stellar. I have no doubt that it's because of his caring, hard work, and motivation that my house sold so fast and didn't linger on the market. Thank you, Seth! And I don't need to tell you to keep up the good work--it goes without saying that that is what you will do. read more

My husband and I have bought and sold several houses on both coasts. I can say without a doubt that Seth Chalnick is the best real estate agent ever. We decided that we had enough of condo living and decided to buy a house. Quite by accident, we found Seth. Once we met him, we were excited to start this new chapter of our lives. We quickly found a house and made an offer. Thanks to Seth's attention to detail a major defect was noted and corrected before the sale went through. He even handled our financing which made everything so much easier for us. We listed our condo in La Jolla with him earlier this year. After some stumbles related to some interesting potential buyers, the condo sold. We truly appreciated that Seth was thorough, patient, positive, and responsive to us and the buyers throughout the entire process. There were times that I thought that I would lose it, but Seth's calm reassurance was so appreciated. We like and trust him so much that we are now using him to refinance our loan on the house. If you are looking for an honest, knowledgeable, caring, positive real estate broker, Seth is your man. read more

Seth was amazing! He worked with my boyfriend and I for almost a full year while we sorted out where we wanted to live, how much we could afford, and showed us over a dozen houses over two days until we found "the one." we recently closed and are thrilled with the place. Sure, there were some hiccups, but Seth guided us with unwavering dedication and a commitment to ensuring we got our perfect home, no matter what. When we upgrade to accommodate a bigger family in a decade or so, I hope Seth is still doing his thing, because he will be our first phone call! read more

I am a Long Beach Realtor. I have been sending my San Diego clients to Seth Chalnick for some time now, because I know Seth will totally take care of them. I love his energy and enthusiasm, and I know he will be honest and straightforward. He really cares about people and it shows in the way he takes care of his clients. read more

Seth not only has the skillset to understand real estate in this area, he has a solid understanding of the technical side of real estate and financial markets that many agents just dont "get". Not only is he incredibly skilled in real estate, but even more impressive to me is his honesty and integrity. During the course of our house search Seth stopped my wife and I from making a decision that would have made him money, but eventually would have been a bad decision for us. Most agents would have probably selfishly encouraged us to make a deal, but Seth was honest enough to let us know he did not think the deal was good for us. I will always appreciate and respect him for the way he handles business. I recommend him to anyone looking for an agent with honesty and integrity. read more

Seth is a gem! His integrity, energy, and experience were evident from the day we met him. Seth consistently went above and beyond to help us find and purchase the right house. He listened to what we wanted, counseled us to wait until we found it, and then nailed the purchase and 30-day closing. He also took the time to educate us about buying in CA, as we moved from out-of-state. And, he did it all with the coolest, friendliest attitude. This was not our first time buying a house, but it was certainly our best experience. I've already recommended Seth to others and will continue to do so. I cannot image working with a better real estate professional! read more

Seth is a great agent! When my wife and I were looking to buy a home we had a lot of questions and concerns regarding the whole home purchasing process and Seth was a professional through the entire process, keeping both my wife and I at ease. I'm now a happy home owner because of Seth's hard work, determination and patience. Thanks Seth! read more

Are you looking for a great realtor? One who is smart, with high integrity, knows how to get the job done, and dedicated to serving YOU? Then you need to call Seth Chalnick. After looking in Cardiff for quite awhile, an opportunity suddenly popped up that met my criteria. Time was critical so Seth got out of a sick bed, fever and all, to write the offer that day. As the process went along, he coached me through each of the steps and even stood by my decisions when our opinions differed. I ended up with my dream home at my price against some pretty amazing odds. Seth isn't just a realtor. He's got a financial background that allows him to see what most others would miss. Consequently, he discovered an error in the lender's paperwork that saved me $10,000. I've only owned five different homes in my life, but I have enough experience in buying and selling them to know that Seth Chalnick is fabulous at what he does! You'd be a lucky person to have him on your side. Besides, he's a really nice guy with an inspiring charm that has a way of carrying you through the difficult process of buying or selling a home. read more

My wife and I have been living in North County for the past several years and had been looking to buy a single family home in Encinitas for the past 2 years. We chose Seth Chalnick from Pacific Coast Homes as our realtor. I cant rave enough about this guy! Seth worked tirelessly to find us the house we were looking for. As first time home buyers, we were very cautious and skeptical about realtors, but Seth exuded professionalism, knowledge of the area, and most importantly HONESTY. He worked with us for over a year to help us find the perfect house within our means, and now that we are moved in, we both know that this could not have happened with any other realtor. Seth truly looked out for our best interest, and in looking at many places, would be the first to point out things that he thought we might find issues with. He was not in it for the quick buck, but more in it for ensuring that we found the exact house we were looking for....which we did!! In addition to helping us find our house, Seth also handled the mortgage side for us. Our friends and family warned us to shop around for additional rates, which we did. In the end, Seth BEAT all the other quotes that we got, and we cant tell you how much time and hassle he saved us by providing both aspects of this transaction. We would HIGHLY recommend Seth to anyone in the market for a house! read more

We worked with Seth in April 2014 to buy a home in Cardiff and can't say enough good things about working with him. The two things that stand out the most are Seth's deep and extensive knowledge of real estate and his integrity. He was tenacious in making sure we got a good, fair deal and were protected every step of the way. Buying a home is so complicated, it's important to have someone to help explain the details and provide an intelligent, professional opinion. These qualities really made a huge difference in making this a positive experience. We met many of the other agents in the area before choosing to go with Seth and he stood miles above them in his capabilities and sincerity. Even months after the purchase, we've asked him to help us in various ways and his response has always been an enthusiastic yes. You can tell he really cares about his clients and that is something so rare these days. We will definitely be using Seth again and will continue to refer him to friends! read more

Seth is a very personal real estate broker. He is there for you and will help you make the right decision for buying your home. In my case we were looking at buying a house that was not right for us. Seth knew it and told us not to buy it even though he would have made a much better commission. He found us the right house and we have been very happy. Thanks Seth!! read more

I met with Seth and right away I could see that he had the knowledge needed to circumvent the VA loan process. Not only was he honest and straight forward but he took the time on a Friday afternoon to make the trip in to San Diego to show me a property. He did what he said he would do in the time frame we agreed upon. Should I need the services he provides again, I would not hesitate in contacting him. read more

Seth was referred to me by a friend and he was awesome! He replied to me immediately, was very proactive in setting up a site with recommended listings, and made himself available to help me very quickly. I am in a unique situation where I will be renting on a short term basis and not sure when I will be buying, yet he still took the time to show me a few places and help me through the process. I would definitely recommend him and if/when I do look to buy I will definitely call him! read more

When most seniors are becoming candidates for nursing homes, we set out on a new venture by selling our home of 45 yrs. in San Jose and deciding to move to Carlsbad nearer to our children. By chance we walked into the 1st real estate office that we saw to obtain basic information about the area. Seth Chalnick was sitting at the front desk and spent a considerable amount of time giving us valuable information and answering our questions. He was pleasant, good humored and very informed about the area. For me, who regarded purchasing cars, homes and dealing with banks as torture, turned us on to Seth immediately based on our first impressions of meeting an honest realtor. Being seniors and possessing some characteristics (my wife not so much) of senior moments, etc., we could be a challenge to even a saint! Seth was always available, explaining so that even I could understand, responsive, kind with and unremitting patience. My wife, very knowledgeable in business, detail oriented, constantly inquisitive, prevailed upon Seth innumerable times at different hours of the day, was always answered with kindness and patience. His advice was incisive and showed that he was always on our side to secure the best deal for us. We, therefore, ended up with the best home we have ever had at a terrific price. We felt that we had not only a friend but almost another son. Seth's integrity, honesty, and business acumen make him quite a unique realtor in a high-pressured, demanding profession. Anyone interested in selling or buying a home would do well to choose Seth to represent their interest in any type of real estate transaction. 6 STARS. Claire & Maish Goretsky read more

Great agent. Great friend. My decision to work with Seth Chalnick is the best decision I made during my hunt for a new home. He is very knowledgeable of the San Diego housing market, and even more so of the closing process. I love the way Seth treated both my fiancee. He's respectful of his clients' needs and is always willing to provide advice. Seth's knowledge and skill really comes to the forefront when the closing process begins. He always made sure we were two steps ahead for qualifying, borrowing and closing our purchase and it made a world of difference during close. Even 3 months after close, Seth always makes himself available to answer my questions even though there's no monetary gain in it for him. I would recommend Seth to anyone looking to buy a home - and not just in the Encinitas area. I purchased in Rancho Penasquitos will definitely call Seth if I ever find myself in the market again. He was instrumental in helping me find the balance enthusiasm and patience necessary to find my dream home and I am convinced that I got my home 5% below market because of his great support and advice. You cannot go wrong by calling Seth - even if you just want to pick his brain about the market. read more

My husband and I came from out-of-state to look for a new home in the San Diego area. We wanted to do it in a rather compressed time frame so went to Yelp for recommendations on real estate agent selection. After reading the reviews we made an appointment to meet with Seth. Everything we read about him proved to be true. He is warm and engaging, and very observant of human behavior. In very little time he got the read on what we really wanted despite what we thought we might want. He went into overdrive and found multiple homes for us to view over a 2-3 day period. I suspect other agents would have made this a long and drawn out process but he made it appear easy. If a house wasn't right for us he let us know, thereby being incredibly efficient with everyone's time. This speaks to his deep knowledge of the properties in the area and his incredibly strong relationships with other agents. Most importantly, it speaks to his integrity, something that almost every reviewer on Yelp points out. Seth is driven to make the best match for his clients, but only if the fit is right. He listened to us, and never drove us based on his own potential for maximal financial gain. Rather he truly sees his role as providing a service to help the buyer find their best possible new home. When we first met Seth we couldn't help but ask ourselves "Is this guy for real?". Yes he is. What you see is what you get. Seth is a gem and you can't do any better than to hire him. read more

Seth is simply the best realtor in the world! He just helped my wife and I buy a new home to fit our growing family and also has helped me to purchase invest property in the past. Seth will work with you across San Diego county and always puts your needs first. On both purchases, Seth worked patiently with us over a 2 year period until we found the right property. Along the way, we made several successful offers that we decided to abandon due to issues we found during due diligence. Seth never pressured us to close on a deal, always made sure our interests were put first and was a great strategist. As I've both and sold properties in the past with other agents, working with Seth was a refreshing experience. In addition, he and his team ensured we had 2 smooth closings and no loose ends were left. Thanks to his advice, we were always selected by the buyers on every offer we made. Thank you Seth & team for making the process of buying a home a great one. read more