We have purchased and sold a couple of homes in recent years due to various job changes. The latest…read moreone has taken us to San Diego, where Kristen and Todd helped us find a great home in the city, guiding us through the search, purchase, and inspection process, being great advocates with tons of resources. They make a great team and we couldn't be happier of having worked with them. We definitely hope to not need to sell our house for (decades) and think we have truly found our forever home thanks to Kristen and Todd. We truly appreciate you.

Deciding to work with Kristen and Todd on the purchase of our home was one of the best decisions we…read morehave made. We were interested in buying a home in San Diego but lived out of state. Kristen came highly recommended to us, yet we still interviewed her alongside two other highly reviewed agents. We have bought and sold multiple houses and know that getting an outstanding realtor is everything. In the interview, Kristen stood out. She came prepared, was extremely competent with her knowledge of the area and market, was quick on her feet, was an excellent listener, and was immediately able to understand and tailor her advice to our needs and preferences. In the home searching process she was extremely organized, detail oriented, and completely on top of things. She set up video calls for us to tour homes and patiently answered all of our questions during the process. In the ups and downs of searching, she was supportive and understanding and never pressured us into buying any particular house or making a quick decision. When under contract, she was in constant communication, always advocating for us. She and Todd were incredible in their ability to quickly set up all of inspections given their vast networks of contractors and contacts, and also helped in the transition post-closing. They went above and beyond in every sense of the word and we are so fortunate to have been able to buy the house of our dreams working with them. We cannot recommend them highly enough. Ten stars!!!

Michael has earned the highest possible recommendation, I could possibly give. We could not have…read morebeen happier with the services provided in the sale of our San Carlos, Ca home. From start to well after the sale, Michael treated us like not only his most important clients, but like family. He is referred for a reason, and the impressive word-of-mouth reputation did not even do him justice. We will be utilizing Michael in any and every future real estate transaction we make. His professionalism, intimate knowledge of the market/area, experience and genuine care for clients is unmatched in today's Real Estate market. Michael was able to get us multiple offers, above asking, but more importantly, was there for us, through every step of the process, encouraging questions, and going well beyond the scope of his responsibilities

Michael is a total pro, a nice person and extremely competent and kind, I would recommend him to…read moreanyone.

i will recommend Kimberly Schmidt & Associates over and over again to anyone who needs to sell…read moretheir home! Kimberly and Barb, her assistant, were absolutely the most dedicated real estate professionals I've ever known, AND we've moved 7 times, so I know! My husband and I were moving across country this time, so there was a lot involved in attention, timing, negotiating, and yes, hand-holding. She was knowledgeable, wise, and always had our backs. We immediately had multiple offers and a final price of thousands above listing price. The results spoke for themselves: our beloved home was sold in just 6 days to the best buyer. We will alwyas be gratefulto Kimberly for all she did!

We recently sold our home in Escondido with Kimberly Schmidt, and once again, she exceeded our…read moreexpectations! This was actually our second home sale with Kimberly, and there's a reason we continue to trust her with such important transactions. Selling a home can be stressful enough, but we had already relocated out of state, making it even more important to have someone dependable handling everything back in California. Kimberly was absolutely wonderful throughout the entire process. She kept us informed, answered our questions, handled the details, and made the whole experience feel surprisingly effortless. What really stands out about Kimberly is her professionalism, communication, and genuine care for her clients. She doesn't just help sell a house; she makes sure you feel confident and supported throughout the process. After two successful home sales with her, we wouldn't hesitate to work with Kimberly again. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and dedicated realtor in the San Diego area, we highly recommend her! Thank you again, Kimberly, for everything you've done for us!

We were looking for a place in San Diego and Kaylie showed us multiple places. She was very…read moreattentive to our needs and she worked around our schedules. She stuck within our budget, which is something we did not experience with other property management companies who were trying to show us places above our price point. We ultimately ended up deciding not moving to San Diego but if we had, this property management company would have been our only choice. Kaylie was very informed on all the properties and the surrounding communities. She, and everyone else I dealt with within the company were very professional and kind. I would highly recommend this company since it's obvious they take the time to hire a very competent crew.

I'll start with the only positives I can provide regarding this management company: when you can…read moreget ahold of someone, they typically respond professionally. Also, they use an online portal for payments and work orders. After I posted a draft of this review by accident, I was contacted by the management company asking to remove my review ("I'm hoping that we can work out a resolution to have that review removed as it does have a big impact on our small, family owned business"). This was in response to me asking repeatedly for clarification on a massive billing error from our move-out and receiving no response until my accidental posting, after which I received a text within 60 seconds of my post. Now for the rest of my review: this company took over the management of a small building that had been privately managed for decades, and which we lived in for 10 years. We chose to move not because we were unhappy with our building, but because of how FBS treated the building and existing tenants. I would not recommend this company to tenants or property owners based on our experience. In the 3 months of our tenancy in which FBS managed our building, we and/or the other tenants had persistent issues in the following areas: maintenance requests including shared laundry facility being broken for months/safety hazards, accounting/accounts management, unannounced vendors onsite in private outdoor areas/non-emergency water shut-offs with no notice, and landscaping/grounds maintenance. Our building went without laundry facilities for 2 months prior to our move-out. Ironically, 2 business days after my finalized review was uploaded (10/15) FBS reached out to the remaining tenants of our old building to let them know they will finally be fixing the laundry room in the next couple weeks, after almost 3 months of crickets for not having working shared amenities that are written into everyone's lease. Prior to FBS taking over, 3 out of the 4 units (four plex) were occupied by tenants of 5+ years, and since they took over 2 of those 3 have moved out. Additionally, we referred a prospective tenant before the existing tenant had moved out who would have fit in great, and FBS assured the prospective tenants they'd let them know when FBS had more information on the unit (availability date, rent amount). Not when they'd list it, but when FBS had any information on the unit. Then FBS posted the listing and didn't contact our tenant referral until the next business day. By the point our referral was notified, FBS told them several others had already applied and were thus first in line for the unit. To add additional context, we had referred the previous 5 tenants for the property in our 10 years and when the 1st tenants moved out they requested FBS consider our referral for the next tenant. The lack of regard for how the previous management operated was one of the most disappointing aspects of this management change, and in conjunction with the issues described above, is why we ultimately felt we needed to move for our own mental health and well-being. Finally, I do not feel it's appropriate to ask a previous tenant to remove a review that contains only factual information (I have screenshots of all written communication and work order requests) regarding their experience with a management company. There are hundreds of management companies in San Diego, and choosing to work with the right one whether you're a property owner or a tenant is something that requires thorough research and vetting. I will not be removing my review, as FBS only wished to resolve one of the issues described above after I commented in a public capacity about them. This appears reactive rather than proactive.

I honestly couldn't have asked for a better experience buying my home…read more From my very first conversation with Jesse, I could tell he was a go-getter and a great negotiator. He was friendly, down-to-earth, and confident without ever making me feel pressured. That was a big reason I decided to go with him. Then I met Desiree, and she was just as amazing. She was so sweet, easygoing, patient, and genuinely enjoyable to work with. I got to tour all the homes with her, while Jesse was working behind the scenes, giving us his expert advice, thoughts, and strategy along the way. I felt very safe and trusted them instantly because they really worked for my best interest. And when I say we looked at houses... we LOOKED at houses!! We toured MANY homes in such a short amount of time and they made it happen for me and worked with my schedule to accommodate my time. We submitted offers, backup offers, multiple offers, and went through all the ups and downs that come with trying to find the right home. Then one day... BOOM! The seller accepted our offer! Not only did they help me get the house, but Jesse and Desiree were able to negotiate a huge discount for me, along with credits toward closing costs. That made such a difference, and I'm incredibly grateful for how hard they worked on my behalf. Throughout the entire process, they were supportive, helpful, responsive, and always there whenever I needed something. But honestly, what stood out to me the most was that it never really felt like I was working with real estate agents. It felt like I was working with old friends and family who genuinely cared about helping me get into my home, and now they're friends to me. Much love and respect to them And when we finally got the keys , they even surprised me with some really thoughtful little gifts, and a surprise at home. Such a sweet way to finish an already amazing experience. So, thank you, Des, for being so patient, kind, and easy to work with. And thank you, Jesse, for being such a great negotiator and for always having our back throughout the entire process. I truly appreciate everything you both did for me, and I'm so happy I chose you guys to help me through one of the biggest purchases of my life. Thank you, Jesse and Desiree! If anyone is looking for a real estate team that will actually be there for you and make you feel like more than just another client, I'd definitely recommend giving them a call!

Giving five stars and a glowing review is simply not enough to express how happy we were to work…read morewith The GreenHouse team. As first time home buyers, we had no idea where to start. We were also out of state which made everything that much more difficult. I'm a big Yelp user and relied on the hundreds of other 5-star reviews to look for a real estate company. I was so impressed with Craig and Jesse from the start. The initial call was SO organized, thorough, and personal. Not only did they give us a incredibly detailed step-by-step guide of the buyer's process, but also spent the time to learn more about us as people and what we were looking for in a home. I was surprised my how much time and energy was invested before even signing any contracts with them. After meeting with a few different teams, we chose the GreenHouse Group and 100% stand by our decision! Communication was consistently strong and we were always in contact with someone/the entire team along the way. We worked with Lori & Alexa who also helped us navigate documents and important deadlines. The GreenHouse Group has a well-designed platform to track the home buying process--making it easy to see deadlines and to-dos. We worked with Craig for our Kick-Off Tour. The GHG evaluation system for homes captured everything important to consider when purchasing a home and we learned so much about what to look for when checking out a home. Craig was straight-up, incredibly knowledgable, and clearly looking out for our best interest. He took us to see quite a number of homes that day and even had snacks and waters to keep us going! Unexpectedly, and uncommonly, we found a home from that weekend's trip we wanted to put an offer on. Craig jumped right in and guided us through the 'make-an-offer' process. He worked incredibly hard to negotiate on our behalf and was able to coordinate inspections and video walk-throughs for us when we couldn't be physically present. We were always promptly and transparently well-informed and advised. We never felt pressured or persuaded to make any decisions. Craig and the GHG team presented the facts and gave recommendations based on 20+ years of company experience--always looking out for our best interest. They were 'real' and weren't out to "sell us" on anything. Even during the rent-back process, the team coordinated with the other realtor to work with the sellers on transitions and key dates. It was super fun when Jesse and Lori were already at the house when we arrived to pick up our keys--what a thoughtful surprise! To top it off, they came with a whole container of new home goodies and essentials for us to use while we settled in (and even had some for our dog!) The care box was super useful, especially when we didn't have any of our kitchen items yet! Even after the sale and getting our keys, the GHG team is still there to answer your questions and help you out--including a list of recommended contractors and other services you might need when moving into a new home. I'm sure I am forgetting something here, but needless to say, we 10/10 recommend the GreenHouse Group to anyone looking to buy (or sell!) a home. We have no regrets and could not have asked for a better team. Thank you GHG!

I used the Yelp Projects function on the mobile app to help me get 3 quotes on an appraisal for a…read morecondo. My significant other has been nagging me about it for a month or so because I was turning my condo into rental property. The Yelp Projects function is great. I received 3 quotes fairly quickly and decided on using Correct Appraisals. Yelp app marked them as "Verified License" and also I liked the background of the owner when I checked out the website. Corbin had posted his experience online. Also liked that he had spent some time in New York Metro area for at least 8 years. Appraisal was done quickly. As far as the report goes, very detailed with sales comparison analyses and photos. Service was fast, quick, and efficient. Great communications. Very detailed and thorough report. Thanks to Yelp Projects function and Corbin at Correct Appraisals.

Do NOT recommend this company. Poor service, inaccurate reporting! Number of rooms, square…read morefootage, dimensions all wrong. Had to go with another appraiser. VERY DISAPPOINTED!!

I reached out to John regarding a property boundary question related to building a fence, and he…read morewas incredibly helpful. I spoke with John over the phone, and he took the time to clearly explain the nuances of property boundary surveys, material discrepancies, and how existing records and monuments factor into real-world situations. He was patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely focused on helping me understand my options rather than immediately pushing a full survey. John reviewed my parcel ahead of time, referenced existing corner records, and explained what those records mean in practical terms - including when a survey may or may not be necessary. His explanations were clear, honest, and easy to follow, especially for someone who doesn't deal with land surveys regularly.

I reached out to John to address a fence line dispute. He took time out of his Saturday to review…read moremy documents and got back to me right away. Unfortunately for our case, the dispute goes in favor of the other neighbor. He was very apologetic for delivering the bad news, but I really appreciated his knowledge and his honesty. He saved us a lot of time and money and I wouldn't hesitate to call him again. T H A N K Y O U, J O H N !!

This is the 2nd time I have used LJ Woodard's services. First to sell a home, and 4 years later to…read morepurchase a home. Both times not only did LJ save me a lot of money, but his attention to detail and expertise in real estate transactions is excellent. I highly recommend LJ and I will employ him again if the need arises.

I wish I could give LJ Woodard 10 Stars on YELP - he deserves every one of them! LJ is most highly…read morerecommended! I had a tough choice to make because I knew several real estate agents in San Diego (all who charged 2.5 - 3.0 percent) and a couple who were friends of the family. I didn't know LJ - I actually found him by accident looking for the name of our old real estate agent. I talked to other agents and they essentially said "you get what you pay for" and "there is a reason he is so inexpensive". I agree. LJ asks for a reasonable fee and works very hard for you doing a great job - he is not greedy and earns a fair wage for a fair amount of work - in my experience, likely better than someone making two and one half times more money for the same job. LJ was fantastic at communicating with me nearly every single day. LJ was always available and he was always very straight forward. I had a VERY EASY sale and close and I credit that to a great home - a great buyer - and LJ ensuring I was prepared and ready for every step along the way. As an FYI, if you have a nice looking home, DEFINITELY purchase the premium photo package - the photos were WAY BETTER than anything I ever took. I look at homes online all the time and the ones they took of "my home" blow away what I typically see on Zillow for other homes. LJ is MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! For a million dollar home you can pay $10,000 or you can pay $25,000 for the same end product. Choose LJ and save money and reap the reward of having someone there with you every step of the way!

Alliance Escrow is the go-to escrow company in San Diego. They're honest, professional, set clear…read moreexpectations from the start, and communicate consistently throughout every step of the buying or selling process. If you need escrow services anywhere in California, Alliance Escrow is the company to call.

They work with I Buy SD and GG Homes, a fraudulent business. I was told I was receiving a $500…read moredeposit but never received it after the buyer backed out. The escrow agent intentionally left me in the dark and was clearly assisting this scam company who he stated he has worked with for a very long time. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. Try Allison Mclosky Also, they don't answer their phones

We used Kathy and GEM to sell our rental property. At first we were not entirely sure we should use…read moreKathy as she was also our property manager. We decided to give her a shot and we were nothing short of amazed at how well she and the GEM team did. In a slow market and in an off the beaten path townhouse complex, Kathy was able to secure a buyer and get us in escrow in 3 weeks! She did a great job helping advise us on listing and getting the property ready. She had impeccable follow-up on showings and providing us with potential buyer feedback. Once in escrow, she and her team were super efficient and focused on getting everything done quickly. She was also great at providing options and advice when negotiating through the nuances of the transaction. I would not hesitate for a second to recommend GEM to sell your home. Great job and thanks!

Kathy and her team are helping me sell another property in San Diego. This property is distressed…read moreand had been a huge cause of stress in my life. Kathy has helped put me at ease, has all of the resources needed to get the place in sellable condition, and is just an amazing human being. If you are in need of real estate services in San Diego, please use Gem Real Estate. They are a life saver.