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!

Marty Castro and his team are amazing!…read more My wife and I worked with Castro Group Real Estate to sell a vacation rental property. Before we even decided to sell, Marty advised us on ways we could improve the value of our property. We took his advice and it paid off. During the sales process, Marty and his team created a fantastic marketing package that resulted in multiple offers in just a few days. Marty helped us negotiate a great price (well above asking) and very favorable terms with the party who ultimately purchased our property. During escrow, Marty and Lisa (who works with Marty) kept everything running smoothly. Both were extremely responsive and Lisa in particular made the mountain of required paperwork as easy as possible. Marty kept an open line of communication with the buyer's agent throughout escrow, and any small issues were quickly handled. You know it's a great deal when everyone comes out happy. My wife and I wouldn't hesitate to work with Castro Group Real Estate again in the future and will be recommending Marty and his team to all our friends.

Whissel Beer Group helped us with the sale of our parent's Spring Valley, CA. home. From start to…read morefinish the sales process was handled in a timely and professional manner. Our listing agent was Billie Guinto. Billie was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional in her approach in all tasks related to the sale of our property. She has a deep knowledge of the current real estate market. Billie is also an effective and proactive communicator, keeping us informed every step of the way. She had our best interests in mind, working hard for us. The escrow company, Pinnacle Escrow, handled all the paperwork. Our escrow team worked efficiently and communicated with us effectively. Everyone who helped us was friendly and addressed all our questions and concerns. So, if you are looking for a great company to help you sell your property, give Whissel Beer Group and realtor Billie Guinto a call. Highly recommend

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!!

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

Selling a home is stressful (especially for someone like me!) but Lori and Jesse made the whole…read moreprocess feel surprisingly easy. They were always available to answer questions, kept me informed every step of the way and made sure I knew what to expect throughout the process. Their advice on pricing and negotiations was spot on, and everything moved smoothly from getting my house ready to list all the way through closing. I also want to give a shoutout to their TC, Alexa. She kept everything organized behind the scenes, was always responsive and helpful, and made sure nothing slipped through the cracks. I have no doubt that her attention to detail played a big part in helping us close on time. Thank you to Lori, Alexa and Jesse in making this process feel smooth and manageable! If you're looking for a knowledgeable, responsive team to help sell your home, this is your team!

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

Basically, Ray sprinkles it with sunshine and makes the world taste good…read more He's personable, service-oriented and effective. He doesn't just talk a good game, he plays one. He's the only one I'd use for real estate in San Diego.

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!!

We have used Kyndal DeJurnett for two home transactions, one buying and one selling. Both were the…read moresmoothest, most thought through transactions. She is smart, kind, knows her business inside and out and always had our best interest at heart. We would highly recommend her and will most definitely use her again. She is a real gem.

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.

Stephanie is my go-to. If I have questions? She's my number one first call. When I moved here a…read morecouple years ago, and I was so sad to lose my first real estate agent. But she recommended Stephanie, and I am beyond happy now. Stephanie has good instincts, listens to exactly what I ask, and moves so fast. I feel like I had someone who really cares about what I want and what I need. If you are looking for the BEST value in a real estate agent, I cannot recommend her enough. We have worked together on several purchases, and every time, she has been the champion I needed. I look forward to working with her in the future!