Paul Burke was nothing if not tenacious as our real estate agent (I know it's a cliche resume word, but it's the best I can think to use to describe him). In 2009 my wife and I decided to buy our home and use Paul as our agent. Honestly if it wasn't for him, we'd probably still be renting. He drove me around or met me at nearly every neighborhood in the city until we came across our home in Mira Mesa. 2009 was the great stock market tumble, and with Paul's amazing work, we were able to slip into our house on the very day the market hit bottom. A week later and we wouldn't have been able to afford our home, as everything began rising everywhere, and demand was increasing. Honestly, there's no one I'd rather utilize than Paul. He's an all star. read more

I am sending you this info because you have 2 agents ( Erick Gydeser and Sheila Pepper )that have listed a house at 3672 Mabon Place and are lying to all of your future buyers about ADU's. They are telling them that they can build 3 ADU's on the property . They cannot. See below. I told them this and they don't care. They are also telling them that if they buy, it comes with permits. Again not true. To get permits someone has to submit a set of building plans for review in person and pay a plain check fee. It take about 30 days and they have to pay for a building permit. You just don't get one. Again they are lying to future buyers. Please stop, this it is not good business. See below info on ADUand also look at their listing . This area is an RS zone How big of an ADU can you build in California? California state law allows up to a 1200 sqft adu on most residential properties, subject to 4′ side and rear setbacks. municipalities may set more restrictive laws, but must at least allow up to an 850 sqft adu with one bedroom, or up to 1000 sqft adu with two or more bedrooms and up to 16′ in height (read more on height in next section). for cities that don't have an adu ordinance, the california state adu laws will apply. ADU,s cannot exceed 50% of floor area of the main residence, though detached ADU are not related to the size of the primary dwelling. adus are still subject to the lot coverage requirements of the underlying zone. however, you may still build one 800 sqft ADU even if the property is maxed out on floor area ratio (far) and lot coverage. read more

Pam is the best! I'm so thankful that my parents met her at a random open house because she made a great first impression and from there she became our agent. She was thorough, professional and a pleasure to work with. My fiancé and I live in different parts of the country (Seattle and New York) and she kept us up to date on available homes that would fit our needs as soon as they hit the market. She was honest and forthright, which really helped because we were so far away. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a home. read more

Had a horrible experience with realtor Trevor Valenzuela. He is deceitful, irresponsible and disrespectful. If you use this agency make sure you don't work with him. He takes the "honest" out of the agency. I imagine the agency as a whole is decent and hopefully the rest of the people who work there have more common decency than Trevor. read more

I work for Oakwood Escrow and myself as well as Angie Heck, our escrow officer, had the pleasure of working with Kelli Woodard. In a time when emailing and texting is more convenient, something that we truly appreciated about Kelli was that she answered her phone EVERY time we needed to get in contact with her. She made the escrow process effortless! Thank you Kelli for being so amazing to work with! read more

Very grateful for Gary and the team. Hard working, ethical, and genuinely good people. Would 100% recommend doing business here.

My wife and I were looking to purchase our first home in the Mission Valley area. We got a few recommendations from close friends and decided to go with the Green Group because their office was located nearby and we figured they would know the area best. They helped us find the perfect home very quickly. We thought the process would take a lot longer considering the market is so competitive. Thanks to their hard work and determination, they found our home in no time and were even able to use their awesome negotiation skills to get us a great price! I would definitely recommend using their team. They are very personable and will get the job done quickly and efficiently! Thanks again! read more

The name says it all! Christie, Phil, Mark and the entire team over at the Honest Agent are absolutely amazing. Communication and knowledge is key when buying or selling real estate, and the whole team is incredible with keeping you updated, and providing you with accurate and helpful information. You'll never be left wondering, or waiting for an answer. Everybody over there is on the same page, and does everything they can to make you feel comfortable and well informed throughout the whole transaction. I cannot recommend The Honest Agent team highly enough! Thanks guys for the amazing experience!!! read more

Look no further - use Christie as your real estate agent. She helped us buy and sell property in San Diego and we'd recommend her to all our family and friends. She's professional, persistent, and passionate! Reach out if you're in the market, you won't be disappointed! read more

I feel like the most blessed woman in the world right now to have worked with Philip and Mark Green, the Green Group from Big Block Realty! When I first went to look at this house I was immediately impressed with Mark's winning combination of real estate knowledge and humility. He also is a very good listener. You can tell when you meet him that he has a real heart to help you get the house you want and will tirelessly work to make your home buying experience a great one. My husband has a great sense of discernment and felt that we can completely trust Mark to be our buyers agent for this home as well be selling agent of the home we already owned. (Even though we knew 5 other agents) So we put in an offer to purchase this home with the contingency to sell our home. We trusted Mark to get us the highest and best price for our current house so we listed it with him. We had multiple offers on the house within 2-3 days. If anyone has bought or sold a house themselves they know how stressful this process can be. My husband and I were buying and selling at exactly the same time with a 21 day escrow! It was crazy fast and I'm glad Mark was the one to lead and guide us through it. It's almost over and will be closing in four days. I'm sure I could've drove Mark crazy with my constant calls, texts, and questions multiple times a day from 9 AM to 9 PM. If I did he never let on and he was always in perfect prompt communication with his cool, calm, confident, and caring demeanor. We love that he is very responsive, thorough, calm, kind with a great ability to listen as well as communicate. This a great asset to have when he is your agent working with another agent across the table. Whether we were dealing with him, Or his brother Philip, (who had to step in for a week when Mark's wife went into early labor), Ashley, Vanessa, or Melanie, everyone seems to be on the same page with the same goal in mind: to make us happy and get us into our new home. As sellers they went above and beyond when it came to sellers repairs. As buyers we went above and beyond our due diligence and made a small investment of hiring a pool inspector and a plumbing inspector on top of a home inspector. This was a small investment for the peace of mind and we highly recommend you do the same. Marks gone above and beyond to do everything to make our lives easier including giving us one day lockbox code so we could go back and look at the house, measure for new furnishings, etc. He even generously gave us a wonderful gift for our soon-to-be new house already! Every time we see it we will think of him. He is the type of guy we want to be friends with after this transaction. I was a full-time realtor for a couple years in another state and I told him today that my experience with him and his team has been so positive that it has seriously made me consider getting my real estate license again just so I can work with them. They've had an amazing impact on our lives in such a short amount of time. The escrow and title companies we've worked with have all had the best things to say about the Green brothers. I love that they have a great testimony in the community And have proven themselves to all have great integrity and character. I love that we're about to move into our dream home and that Mark Green and his team made it happen so smoothly, quickly , and profitably. Buying or selling a home is a huge deal and the person you pick to help you is so important. I'm sure if you choose Mark you'll see what I'm saying in this review to be your true experience as well! Mark was born to for this! Thank you Mark! We appreciate all you've done for our family! We can never say thank you enough! read more

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We were looking to sell our first condo and purchase a larger condo in the Mission Valley area. We decided to go with Phil and Mark Green since they knew the area so well and were confident they could get our condo sold quickly. Well they were right, we had a buyer after just a few days, and closed in just two weeks for more than we thought we would. They are great negotiators, without being too pushy and risking loosing the deal. They also helped us find out new condo very quickly. We figured it would be a few months before we found a place since the market is so competitive. Well the guys were very proactive and again used their negotiation skills to get us the first condo we found! Would absolutely recommend both Phil and Mark. They have your best interest in mind, will give you honest feedback and get the job done! read more

Holly is simply amazing! She is very personal and her number one desire is to help people make their dream home situation possible. She knows her stuff and will give you honest and accurate information so you find the best possible solution for your needs After 14 years in the real estate world she is someone you can trust and she will always shoot straight with you! I highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home read more

Christie helped me sell a house and made the process absolutely simple and seamless. She was on top of every aspect of the transaction from the start, and kept me informed as the process of selling the house was happening so I never had to wonder what was happening. I'd highly recommend her to anyone looking for a proactive realtor that will make your life as easy as possible! read more

I met Kelli about two years ago and she kept in touch with me until I was ready to start the process of purchasing my first home! Kelli was on top of things and made sure to explain each step of the home buying process in a way that was totally stress free. Thanks Kelli for all the help! read more

We were looking to buy a house in the costal north county and was recommended Molly. She was super responsive even during holidays and weekends via IMs, emails, and even in person when we wanted to check out a house we liked. Once we found the house, she helped negotiate the price down to within our price range, and helped push rest of the process smoothly and quickly. read more

First of all, any company that has "recommended reviews" on Yelp means they paid to have those shown first and the negative ones to be buried. My 67 year old mother who is a cancer survivor, widow, and lived in her home for 62 years, sold her house late last year due to financial stress. She told her family openly, that she did not want to go with a large company or an experienced realtor, as felt that she trusted a less experienced realtor in the beginning of his/her career instead. She now regrets her decision because of Robert Lopez. He made a series of false promises, hand shake deals, and we all feel took advantage of my mother. She wanted to say something publicly, so I'm helping her do so. Before she signed anything, my mother met with Robert with 3 of us (family) witnesses. Robert and my mother agreed on the following: 1.) She made it very clear that she does not use the computer and all documents would need to be wet signed. Yet, he sent me (8) eight separate emails requesting her to DocuSign, and other means of collecting her electronic signature.I had to drive from Escondido to El Cajon almost daily for my mom to sign different forms as they came in, versus him printing everything and taking it to her at once. What he he got paid to do. 2.) As we are all aware, it is the sellers responsibility to get everything out of the house, but Robert wanting to make that sale so badly, even said several times that anything remaining in the house after the move out date will be taken care of by him, "in the back of the truck." The move out date came and there were still several chairs, etc that we could not get out of the house, but don't worry because "honest" Robert would help. Nope, not at all. He called my mom and told her to get it all removed the next day, and that he would be there. In an email chain that I can easily attach below for proof, I called him out on it and requested the he explain in writing why he's going back on what was agreed upon. In his response email, he denied it, and said it must have been a "misunderstanding." Of course, he began calling my mom's cell at that point so he wouldn't need to put anything in writing. As I said, she's 67, she wasn't born yesterday. He then responded to my email asking me to call him for clarification, again not in writing. Not 10 minutes later he emailed me, "Honestly Courtney, just tell your mom to schedule the pickup and it's fine I'll pay for it. If I said that than I'll keep my word tell her don't worry about paying me back it's fine." The next day came, and not only was Robert NOT there, he wouldn't answer his phone. The movers mom scheduled wouldn't let her leave without payment, so she was forced to pay. He was radio silent through it all until later that evening he eventually called her back and said, "That wasn't supposed to happen, those guys were supposed to meet at my house for me to pay them." How does that even make sense? He then continued as obviously mocking the situation by saying, "let me know if you need help moving into your new place." Other details worth mentioning: he didn't return phone calls, and was very late (sometimes over an hour) to every meeting. We worried about posting her experience on here as she didn't want to deal with him calling her and trying to back peddle everything. I don't know how low this "honest" agent will go by reaching out to me to take this down, or if it will even be read by him. I just know that in his industry, good word of mouth means your paycheck, but it since they seem to bury negative reviews on Yelp, it looks like they are really aware of that. Robert, do not call and harass my mom, or make any more false promises. You got your money, and our honest review. read more

Five stars for Zoe Berkowitz with The Honest Agent! She found us our home in just two short weeks! She's incredibly knowledgeable, patient and communicative and we could not have had a better experience. Thank you to Zoe for finding us the perfect house and making our experience so seamless and stress-free in this crazy market! read more

I recently bought a property from the Green Group... The Honest Agent group and I gotta be honest... it was an outstanding smooth transaction. I've worked with a lot of agents my day and I found this Team' to be efficient and knowledgeable, professional with excellent follow-through - I' was very impressed with the level of service and professionalism! "Cheers and Thank you" !! read more

My wife and I were looking for a house to move into considering we were expecting and on a time crunch. We were working with another realtor for 6 months and kept on getting out bid. We reached out to the Green group and within a month they helped us find the perfect home just in time before she gave birth to our son. Very professional and always picked up the phone! Look no further. read more

If anyone is looking for a realtor in San Diego, Holly Cunningham did an amazing job! We gave her an almost impossible list with an even smaller budget and she worked her butt off! She ended up getting us a great deal by being super creative with our offer! If you think you can't own a home or think your budget is too small - just ask her! read more

The Honest Agent Team is a first class operation. They are a team of experienced professionals who have built streamlined systems to create an optimal experience for their clients. For buyers and sellers, if you want a fast, reliable, and knowledgeable team look no further! read more

I started working with Molly Buchanan on the Honest Agent team via a recommendation from a friend, and she far exceeded my expectations! This was my first time buying a home, and she had the daunting task of finding me a reasonably-priced place in the red-hot area of North Park. With anyone else I'm sure I would have given up early after seeing how competitive the market was, but she was always on top of things, consistently sending me good listings and always ready to go show me places at short notice. On top of that, she was extremely patient with my decisions, even when there were minor details about a home that I was uneasy about. Thanks to her I knew I wouldn't have to settle on a place that I didn't truly love, and in the end she found me a gorgeous condo at a great price that I am proud to call home. I can't recommend these folks enough! read more

The Green Group's team is amongst the highest level of professionals. They cover a wide range of the real estate business which is extremely helpful in this industry. They not only buy and sell their own real estate portfolio but they also represent many buyers and sellers throughout San Diego County. They are the number one agents in their entire brokerage of over 500 agents, which speaks volumes to their commitment to their clients. If you are looking to buy or sell a home, I encourage you to reach out to them. You will not be disappointed. read more

Mark, Phil and the whole Green Group were amazing! The perfect combo of professional and friendly. Always very responsive to any question via text, call or email. And extremely knowledgeable on the buying and selling process. Even after escrow was done, they still checked in to see how everything was going! Wow, can't thank you all enough for making a difficult decision an exciting one! read more

The Honest Agent helped my wife and I purchase our first property. In this competitive market, Mark was able to help us navigate our best options and helped us find a great property exactly where we want to be. In escrow, Mark was able to negotiate a significant buyers credit which helped immensely. read more

I just had the wonderful opportunity to work with Christie Gray. Out the gate, she was responsive, inquisitive, and humble. I could really tell that she sincerely cared about our mutual client's best interest. When it came time to write the offer, we were in a multi-offer situation. She was a team player, intelligent on her negotiations, and won the escrow. During the escrow, she was well organized and coordinated her contingencies very well. Again, acting in her client's best interest while protecting his inspection and EMD investment in the property. I would totally recommend Christie to anyone looking to purchase a home in San Diego. Well Done! read more

Working with Christy is a great experience. She knows the market, takes a keen interest in showing you what you want to see, sends you many MLS listings to preview and is punctual. I appreciate when a professional respects my time. Christie was able to find a buyer for my property and fine me a new property and ensure they cloud within days of each other. I could not be happier. read more

Christie and her team are awesome agents! They work so hard for their clients and are always available when I text or call with questions. When I worked with them, they diligently closed Escrow efficiently and on-time. I recommend them! read more

We worked with Holly to get a home in the Linda Vista community, and the experience couldn't have gone any smoother. We were so impressed by how well Holly took care of our family- not just helping us find the home, but the entire (and complicated) process. In an area with so many different choices of real estate agents, we feel Holly stands out against the rest. So thankful for all the hard work she put in to help make it happen- she's a true gem. Couldn't recommend her high enough read more

Working with Christie is an absolute dream! She is one of the few agents out there I know that makes sure to stay up to date with the real estate market changes and forms which is sooooo important, and is always available to answer any questions and responds in such a quick timely manner. Agents like her are a rare breed let me tell you! You can tell that she really loves her job and will put her clients needs first and foremost! I love how Christie also is one of the coolest and nicest people I have ever worked with! If you are interested in buying or listing, call Christie to represent you! You will not be disappointed!! read more

I came to Honest Agent a bit skeptical as there were many that solicited me but took a chance to help me with my home loan mod. They were very friendly and informative of all my options as they reviewed my situation. Vanessa went straight to work on my loan mod with my current lender as I was hoping for the best but preparing for the worst of selling my home. She then called me a few weeks later with great news that I was able to modify my current loan and stay in my current house. I am very grateful to her on my behalf. She is a fully qualified agent with lots of experience to get the job done. Thanks Honest Agent. read more

They tricked me into a 1 year contract on selling my home. Then left me hanging where I couldn't get another realtor. Kept promising me to have an open house and it was excuse after excuse. Kept me hostage for 2 months after I explained an option to refinance. All the while interest rates went up. WORST EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE read more

I recently relocated from Milwaukee to San Diego and needed to find an apartment on very short notice. Being mostly unfamiliar with the area, I needed the help of a good realtor. Christie exceeded my exceptions in helping me finding a place. She is a San Diego native, and it showed in her ability to pinpoint locations that would be a good fit for me. But what I was most impressed with was the fact Christie really seemed to consider my best interests throughout the entire process. Using her knowledge of the area, she made sure to direct our search to safe parts of town; she gave honest and helpful feedback as to what types of places I could afford with my budget; and she did a great job of sharing her personal experiences living in the area to help me make my decisions. I would definitely recommend Christie to someone else and I would definitely seek out her assistance again in the future. read more

We recently purchased a townhouse in UTC area. It was our first house, and Christie was our realtor. She was great. So good that I made my first yelp account just to post my review for her. Here are several reasons why we like her: - We had a long house search but Christie put up with us until we found the town house which met all our needs. - She's familiar with the area. - On the closing day, we were out of the country for a trip. But she took care of the last closing process. - She has a close relationship with WellsFargo for financing At the end, we got the house we exactly wanted. read more

Christie is an awesome Realtor! She was honestly one of the most responsive professionals I've ever worked with, and I had a lot of questions throughout the buying process. I ended up finding the perfect town home, and our transaction flew by and was really easy. Home buying can be stressful- but it wasn't with Christie! read more

We just purchased a beautiful home in Oceanside through Christie. She was amazing and so reliable. We couldn't have had a smoother time. She answered all of our questions and was always willing to meet or talk whenever we needed. We had a tight deadline and she made sure we closed on time and moved in time. I highly recommend Christie as a realtor! read more

My husband and I live in the North East and have been wanting to relocate to San Diego for quite some time. We have been watching the market for over 10 years and have dealt with San Diego realtors in the past. None of them have ever given us the attention to find our dream home. This past experience prompted me to begin researching "honest" realtors in the San Diego area. A Google search thankfully led me to Christie Gray. From the first phone call I made to her, I knew I didn't have to look further. We did not know the area well, so we changed the towns we were interested in, as well as the type of property we wanted to purchase numerous times. Christie was flexible and patient throughout the entire process. She consistently adjusted to our new search criterias. She spent many days with us, some last minute, to look at properties and areas. In the end, we found the perfect place and couldn't be happier. Christie helped us handle the entire transaction while we were 3000 miles away. I couldn't ever have imagined working with someone else. She is professional, genuine, pleasant to be around and work with, very easy to deal with, and very accommodating. She emailed me almost every day with updates and directions when we were in escrow. We now have a life long realtor and I would recommend Christie to anyone looking in all of San Diego county. You will not be disappointed. read more