I have used Marty and his team for 2 purchase and 2 home sales. Home sales are not always under a…read morepositive circumstance. He handled the sale with TLC and compassion. Purchasing a home in 2023 was very challenging as the supply was low and homes were selling over asking price. Marty was able to advocate for me and I was finally able to buy a great home at asking price. I am so grateful for Marty, Lauren, Lisa and their referrals. Thank you!

Great real estate resource with tons of local knowledge. If you are looking anywhere in SD contact…read morethem!

Once they have your email they will never stop harassing you…read more If you don't respond by email, they text, if no reply by text they call. Even after I email and text asking them to delete all my contacts information. I left a review asking the same. I received a response that Christopher Rossi would not contact me again. Yet he continues. I would never do business with this organization. The properties do not even match my minimum requirements.... Leave me alone!!

Kyle Whissel is one of those rare agents who's somehow equal parts high-tech and high-touch. He…read moreruns one of the top teams in the country, but talk to him for five minutes and you'll feel like you're chatting with a buddy who just happens to dominate San Diego real estate. His marketing game is next-level--video, data, tools... you name it, Kyle and his team are already using it better than most. But beyond the flash, Kyle's the real deal. He actually listens, gives honest advice (even when it's not what you want to hear), and fights for his clients like they're family. He has surrounded himself with a venerable army of agents who have the same ideals of hard work, integrity and serving their clients so you get a consistent experience no matter who you work with on his team. I can't recommend he and his team more highly.

Jesse and his team totally kick ass selling our house. Couldn't be more happy how easy it was with…read morehim. The only problem was I couldn't have him for our new house though... I'll just say not all Real Estate agents are created equal... Jesse is a real alpha, if you just let him do his thing and follow his direction y'all won't be disappointed. We had our buyer within a week of our listing going live and had several bids... in December at that... Thanks Jesse and the team at greenhouse Group -Matt/Cherie

My husband and I recently bought our first home, and we truly couldn't have done it without the…read moreincredible team at the Greenhouse Group. Our realtor, Craig, was amazing from start to finish. He helped us search for the right place and offered thoughtful, honest advice throughout the entire process. One thing we really appreciated was that we never once felt pressured to make a quick decision. Craig genuinely wanted us to find a home that we loved and that he himself would feel comfortable living in. He was also extremely diligent during the home inspection process, which gave us a lot of confidence and peace of mind. Craig went above and beyond in ways we never expected. He even took the time to make a YouTube video for my husband to show him how to handle a few DIY things around the house. On top of that, he had several hour-plus phone calls with my husband just to walk through the escrow process in detail and make sure we truly understood everything that was happening. That level of patience and dedication meant a lot to us. At one point Craig had even injured his foot, and despite that he still showed up to help us view homes. That kind of commitment really says a lot about the kind of person he is. We also want to give a huge shoutout to Jeremy, our mortgage officer. Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you can make, and Jeremy did an incredible job walking us through everything step by step. Our loan situation was a bit complicated in the beginning, but Jeremy gave us solid advice and helped us get to where we needed to be in less than a year. He always made sure we understood the financial side of things and felt comfortable with the decisions we were making. Jeremy also showed us that having a strong relationship with lenders and simply being a genuinely good, personable person who's easy to talk to can make a huge difference in getting a loan approved. On top of all his professional accolades and knowledge, he's someone who is approachable and easy to communicate with, which is honestly a rare quality and something that made this whole process so much smoother for us. What really stood out to us about this team is that they're not just a realtor group. They're a group of people who ended up becoming our friends throughout this journey. They made it clear that if we ever have questions down the road, they'll always be available to help, no matter how long it's been since we bought our home. That kind of long-term support means a lot. Overall, the entire team was incredibly helpful, communicative, and trustworthy. We always felt like they were truly in our corner. The constant communication between everyone meant we never went a day wondering where we were in the process. Even though we know they work with many clients, they made us feel like we were their only ones. We're so grateful for their support and guidance during such an important milestone in our lives. And when the time comes for us to buy or sell again in the future, there's no question -- this is the team we'll be working with.

We'd been casually looking for a home toward the end of 2024, knowing we needed more space since we…read moreboth work from home. I had actually worked with Sam back in 2018 when I bought my first condo, and as someone who was navigating that process alone for the first time, I appreciated how patient and knowledgeable he was. So when it came time for my husband and me to buy a home together, I knew right away I wanted to work with Sam again. What we appreciated most was Sam's steady presence throughout the process. He never pressured us, and he was incredibly patient as we figured out what we really wanted (which changed more than once). He answered every question we threw at him, and always offered a balanced perspective - bringing up things we might not have considered while still giving us space to come to our own decisions. Even when our first two offers didn't work out, he encouraged us to keep going and helped us stay grounded. It's clear he truly had our best interests in mind, and that trust made all the difference. His communication was consistent and thorough, and his deep knowledge of the San Diego area helped us feel confident every step of the way. Sam is also fast. We saw our dream home, put an offer right after the first and only open house and closed within 21 days. Pretty impressive! If you're buying or selling a home, our biggest piece of advice is to work with someone you genuinely trust - someone who listens, communicates well, and doesn't treat the process like a transaction. For us, that was Sam. We are so grateful and absolutely love our new home! Jess, Kirk, Odie

Sam and Golden Empire Realty made the selling of our home in Santee easy. He has a great demeanor…read moreand his knowledge of the market is second to none. He was willing to answer all of our questions at any time and worked hard to find the right buyer. Overall, our experience was fantastic and we are so glad we chose Golden Empire Realty!

Bought our family starter dream home in San Carlos, SD thanks to Ray. Ray knows the market, knows…read morepeople in the industry and has a "rolodex" of referrals roofers, handyman, contractors, plumbing if your house needs alittle love. The entire process can be painful with the back & forth bidding, but he made it very smooth. He is professional and was an effective, transparent and responsive communicator during the entire process to get things done. My wife and I were extremely happy, and would definitely use him if we ever upgrade or sell. -Jairo

Ray Chala and his team were awesome! They were effective, efficient, friendly, considerate, helpful…read moreand we finished escrow early by one week! I highly recommend him! By LG

We have been working with Kyndal DeJurnett of Douglas Elliman Real Estate for a while now looking…read morefor the perfect home. We found a house we finally fell in Love with and immediately Kyndal walked us through the whole buying process. We were so impressed with the honesty, patience and attention to detail Kyndal showed us!! We put in an offer and began the process of waiting for the next step, she kept us informed every step of the way! The whole process went through without a hitch and it was because Kyndal kept up with the steps behind the scenes and kept us informed. We highly recommend Kyndal if you're looking to buy a house and want an amazing experience with a very experienced, supportive, and professional Real Estate agent. We're really excited to move into our new home now that escrow closed and it's ours!!

I went into contract with an extremely difficult listing agent on the other side. Kyndal stepped in…read moreand handled everything with such professionalism and grace. She kept me in the loop at every stage, was incredibly proactive, and truly went the extra mile. The whole experience felt so much less stressful because I knew she had my back. I'm grateful to have worked with her and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone buying or selling.

Working with Stephanie was an outstanding experience from start to finish. She demonstrated a high…read morelevel of care and professionalism, always making my family and I feel supported and confident throughout the entire process. As a first time home buyer, newer to San Diego, and someone who was referred to Stephanie by another person after spotting a great home I loved, I could not have imagined a smoother process. Because of Stephanie, we submitted an offer the day after I saw the house and our offer was selected out of many other potential buyers' offers. Stephanie's knowledge of the market was impressive, and she took the time to clearly explain each step, ensuring I understood my options and felt comfortable with every decision. She was always open to questions, even in the later evening hours, which were often the only hours I was available. Her experience truly showed in how smoothly everything progressed. One of the most valuable aspects of working with Stephanie was her network of trusted specialists and inspectors. Every referral she provided was reliable, knowledgeable, and efficient, which made a potentially stressful process much easier to manage. I was very impressed by her network of experienced companies in the region. I highly recommend Stephanie to anyone looking for someone who is not only experienced and well-connected, but also genuinely committed to her clients' best interests. You will not only end up with a great agent, but a great friend.

Six years ago when we first met you, we had no idea how grateful we would be to have you guiding us…read morethrough so many milestones. From helping us purchase three condos to now selling our property at list price in just 17 days--you have been amazing! Your recommendation of the stager, the beautiful photography and the incredible marketing strategy made all the difference! You truly showcased our property at its absolute best! What makes this even more special is the relationship we've built over the years. You're not just our realtor, you're someone we trust deeply and appreciate tremendously! Thank you for all of your hard work, your professionalism and, most of all, your heart! You're the BEST!!!