I worked with Tom on 3 property transactions. He helped me sell 2 of my properties and purchase our new upgraded home. On each of my property sales Tom negotiated the highest return on our properties. We even set the bar for price per square foot for our neighborhood. I know our neighbors will be happy, and I'm sure Tom will be getting a number of calls for his superb services. Tom also helped us purchase our new home. With 3 transactions all occurring at the same time, Tom made sure our priorities and best interests were met. He was able to negotiate our new home purchase at well below asking. I've spoke with and worked with with other agents in the past. I didn't realize the lack in knowledge and service I experienced before. If you need a professional agent who can manage and coordinate the best deals for his clients, Tom is your guy. read more

Tom Brooks exceeded our expectations as a real estate agent and his entire support team were wonderful. Tom's extensive local knowledge and negotiation skills, got our offer accepted among several others for our dream home!!! We will always recommend Tom to all of our family and friends! read more

I was referred to Tom by a mutual friend who had nothing but good things to say about him. Being my first time buying he explained it all to me in a way I could easily understand and genuinely cared about getting me into the right home. What I was most impressed with was that i didn't feel forced or even slightly pressured to make a purchase. He actually dissuaded me from making a bad choice even though he would had made a better commission! This is one of those times when the experience was far easier and less intimidating than what I thought it was going to be just because I had the right guy in my corner. Thanks Tom and Maya! And congrats on the new born! read more

Can I give 6 stars? Tom and his wife Maya are fantastic! Tom was the listing agent for the property we just purchased. There were 4 other offers on the table and 3 coming in that day! We were on the edge of our seat about that, but Tom made us feel reassured and confident about our offer. Tom worked very hard for us and pulled a lot of strings to make sure that our offer was accepted, even though we offered the same price as everyone else. I am sure that we would have gotten into a bidding war if he and his wife did not work so efficiently! He is a very genuine, down-to-earth guy. We looked at a few other properties, and Tom was very upfront about everything. I completely trust Tom because he was looking out for our best interests, not his (which is rare to find in an agent, right?). Thank you for everything, Tom and Maya! We will recommend you to all our friends and family! read more

I hired Tom Brooks to manage my rental property in North Park for a year while I was outside of California. Tom was responsive to all the issues that arose at my rental, and really helped take the stress out of renting my house. He ensured all the concerns of my tenants were resolved quickly. Tom was a good communicator; I never felt like I was in the dark about my rental. Overall I was very satisfied with the property management service he provided. read more

I currently live in San Francisco and just purchased a home in Encinitas with Tom Brooks. I was extremely impressed with both his responsiveness and his depth of knowledge about the San Diego real estate market. A great real estate agent can really make a move like this exciting and that is exactly what Tom has done! His suggestions were always spot on to my taste, I felt taken care of, listened to and treated me as if I was his most important client. I can sincerely say, Tom is not only knowledgeable but a warm and genuinely caring professional. I enjoyed viewing homes with Tom because he is so positive, friendly and upbeat! Thank you Tom, outstanding job! Total full service and I highly recommend his real estate services! read more

Tom was an absolute pleasure to deal with and offered top-notch customer service the entire way. There's literally nothing negative I can think to say but I'd like to provide examples of what you can expect when working with Tom. - He will be the one dealing with you 100% of the time. Tom is a workaholic and ensures that he is available whenever you need him. - He is a trusted advisor. Tom is not here to help buy you a property, he is here to help you buy the RIGHT property. Tom will educate you on what elements you should look for such as location, resale potential, rental potential etc. to meet your needs. He at no point pressured me into anything but what I really appreciated was his candor. - Tom guides you through the entire process. I felt as if I had clear guidance and direction throughout the transaction. He made me well aware of the contractual timelines that I needed to follow as well as intervals when I could relax and let the process progress. - Tom has a great network to leverage. Tom makes it very clear he wants you to choose who you want to work with but will provide well vetted contractors at your disposal. I am very happy I chose to work with a mortgage lender that Tom recommended, that locked me a phenomenal rate and closed my escrow in just 21 days! It was evident that Tom is well known among other agents which I believe helped expedite the process due to past working relationships. I couldn't have asked for a better experience especially given the fact I am a first time home buyer. Without hesitation, I will be proactive when endorsing him to family, friends and associates. read more

We were referred to use Thomas by our friend and have been very happy with his services. We went through one of the toughest escrows I've ever heard of and he was a rockstar the whole time. He helped us by calling and emailing the escrow team, mortgage team, and seller's realtor multiple times a day. We also just used him to list and manage our rental property. He found qualified renters within a week to rent for the full price. read more

The short version of my review is that Tom is an amazing realtor that goes above and beyond for his clients. I would highly recommend him. For more details on why, keep reading! As first time homebuyers, we were told three things by friends/family: 1) Buy now, interest rates are low 2) Expect to be searching for quite a while. The market is really competitive, so most of our offers may be rejected 3) Find a good realtor. Some realtors will try to sell you on anything and everything despite your needs. Therefore, we went into this home buying process expecting a lot of stress. Tom was recommended to us by a friend. I gave him a call and he immediately set us up with a collaboration center. As soon as we saw a property we liked, I would text Tom asking for him to schedule a tour over the weekend. He understood our busy schedules and even offered to go to look at the property himself and take photos/videos. What we liked about Tom is that he didn't try to sell us on a property that didn't fit what we wanted. After a few weeks we found a property that we wanted to make an offer on, but we were preparing ourselves for potential rejection since we knew this property already had some offers. Tom worked some sort of magic behind the scenes because 1-2 days later he gives me a call saying that our offer was accepted. Our search was over within a few weeks. That's not even what makes him the best realtor. The absolute best part is that he doesn't stop there. He will continue to help save you every dollar possible, which makes you realize how much he cares for his clients. I can go on and on, but you really can't go wrong with Tom. read more

I happened to stumble on working with Tom by sheer good luck on a transaction that didn't work out. He immediately went to work trying to find other options that fit my admittedly narrow and particular demands and quickly found good options for me. He acted quickly, set up viewings around my tight work schedule, and got us into escrow painlessly. Once there, he was a tireless advocate for my position, fighting to earn me the maximum possible credits from the seller on my transaction. He produced documents quickly and accurately, was always readily available to address any questions or issues that arose, and brought our close about quickly and on time. Even when his daughter was born, Tom would call me from the hospital to ensure the transaction stayed on time. That's dedication! If you need an agent, an advocate, and quite frankly, a friend, Tom Brooks is an excellent choice for your real estate transactions. read more

Tom really puts the real back in real estate! He found us a home in record time!What an incredible guy, such a nice person, just like working with a friend!! Thank you so much Tom for all you did for our family! read more

I absolutely loved working with Thomas in my first home buying experience! He explained the process every step of the way and truly had my best interest at heart. He was on top of everything down to the very last detail and we were able to close escrow early! Thomas saved me time, money, and the stress of buying a new home! I whole heartedly recommend him for all your real estate needs!!!! read more

Thomas and his wife were very helpful and responsive. His team definitely knows San Diego county especially the North county area. He was very helpful and always answered my questions. Best agent in area! read more

Tom and Maya were so wonderful to work with. As a first time home-buyer, I wasn't sure what I was getting into...but Tom and Maya were so patient with me, explained everything so clearly, and made me feel very comfortable throughout the process. I could tell that they really had my best interests in mind and in the end, they helped me secure a beautiful home at a very reasonable price! With all their expert negotiating and behind the scenes work to seal the deal, they even made home buying feel easy! Not to mention they are incredibly sweet and friendly :) I would absolutely recommend them for all your real estate needs. read more

I would highly recommend Tom Brooks to anyone. He helped me purchase my first condo back in 2013 and we just closed on the sale of that same condo with him. He is very knowledgeable about anything real estate and was always there to answer our many questions. He walked us through each step and offered many helpful suggestions for before and after the move that we didn't even consider. My wife and I are very pleased with everything he did for us and will definitely be using him again in the future. read more

Tom and Maya are an absolute real estate power couple! Have recommended them to friends before and will continue to do so! We've been working with them for 9 years - first as rental agents, then as buyers' agents (our first home), then as property managers for said property, and, most recently, sellers' agents. We had success at every stage so we always stuck with them no matter our real estate needs. They hand-pick all of their clients and tenants, ensuring that you not only get top-dollar but also that the deal goes through hassle free. They sold our condo in 12 hours for substantially over asking (ok, market had something to do with it :), but Tom's behind-the-scenes work ensured that all stakeholders were on board at each stage and led us to a 17-day escrow/closing!). In sum, if you are looking to buy or sell, Tom and Maya will give you outstanding customer service while getting you the best deal possible! read more

hello everyone just want to thanks tom and maya for being so nice and understanding, it was great working with them on finding a home. tom have lots of experience and knowledge in san diego, he always tell you the good and bad things about the property and not just trying to sale it to you like other do. the best guy ever always pick up his phone or call you right away and I'm not easy going person i have lots of questions all the time. thank you tom and maya for helping me and my wife to find our home. you are the best. read more

Tom was on top of the ball when it came to selling our condo.  Quick, easy, and low stress.  Every step of the way he was able to make the process so easy. read more

Working with Tom was nothing but a positive experience, he is very knowledgeable on the market in San Diego. I would highly recommend him to any of my friends or family. It was truly a pleasure to work with him. read more

I will start off by confessing that I rarely write reviews and when I do, I do not handout 5 stars. With that being said, I realize that I should give the following review and try my best to layout a proper timeline with some descriptions of my experience. Ok, let me start by saying that this is my first real estate purchase, but not my last, and that the process was difficult that in the end it turned into a pleasurable experience. I first started looking for a place several years ago and become frustrated with the agent, who come to find out this was not his full time job, which quickly became apparent that the agent really wasn't all that knowledgeable or motivated. Then I started looking again, but only after I decided to educate myself. I found Tom and Maya Brooks with Weichert Realtors Elite. We've been looking for approximately 6 months before finally finding a large house about a 1/2 a block from the beach, amazing. However, if you're not keen to the current market conditions and who is currently making purchases then let me tell you, cash is king, duh. I was able to leverage my VA benefits; Tom's knowledge along with his innate ability to quickly gather and prepare the proper documents to meet the stringent timelines. Without the proper agent this review would have never taken place for the simple reason, I would still be looking. Another observation I made is this. With current market prices, low interest rates and with a number of other variables with the economy, have helped to create dreadful situation, I call the perfect storm. Let me explain; loan officers, Mortgage Company's and escrow agents have so many potential buyers that it is difficult to keep up with the large volume of paperwork which can lead to confusion, kayos and at times, frustration by all parties involved. The solution is simple, but difficult to achieve with so many agents in southern California. You need an individual who has the ability to manage the team and keep your interests as a buyer a top priority. You need an agent who has the ability to educate an unseasoned selling agent and the ability to navigate the treacherous waters between the overworked mortgage and escrow companies. So, how do you choose the right agent? This to is a simple task; so don't add complex dependencies to the situation. If that's what you want then start working on Pythagorean's theorem and pepper that with Nuclear physics. Choose an agent who can answer and has the following attributes. * Does the agent exercise good customer service? * How many sales have you handled in the neighborhood? * May I contact your previous clients? * Does the agent have knowledge of current and past market conditions? * Do you represent buyers and sellers on the same house? * Does the agent own property(s)? * How many foreclosures or short-sale transactions have you handled? * Test your agent by sending a few emails to see if he/she answers in a timely manner. Tom has a vast depth of knowledge difficult to find in today's fluctuating market. If it weren't for Tom's knowledge I would have missed my window of opportunity. Tom's steadfast understanding of rigorous timelines, motivation and ability to answer all of my questions is what turned this working relationship into a gratifying experience. I recommend to anyone who is looking for agent to give Tom and Maya a call before you decide to move forward with an unseasoned agent, you will be pleased that you called Tom and Maya. read more

32 years of owning homes and all I can say is that Tom and Maya are AMAZING! Consummate professionals, kind, caring, and always having my back they did everything I asked and more: Working with them is a joy - the results were fabulous! Doing business with the Brooks' was one of the best decisions I ever made! read more

If you're as picky as I am and in the housing market then definitely go with Tom Brooks!! He was patient and genuinely interested in every detail I wanted for my house. The best part is that he's a San Diego native and knew exactly where to search for the ideal housing. Thanks Tom for all your help!! More real estate agents should be like you :) read more

Tom is an agent! He not only knows what he's doing, but really cares about you as a client. He always kept me updated on what was going to happen, and gave honest feedback on every place we saw. He is energetic, which always helps when going through the process. I recommend him a 100 times over, and you will definitely not regret it. read more

Meeting Tom and his wife Maya has been such a blessing to my family. They are both extremely friendly and outgoing with such warm welcoming smiles. When I first met with Tom I really wasn't sure on what I wanted. I had only been living in San Diego for a few months so I wasn't familiar with all of the areas. Tom grew up here so he gave me lots of useful knowledge about all of the areas so I could pick what would be best for me. Tom works so quickly and efficiently which is crucial in today's market. If you call Tom to go look at a property he will most likely already be in the car on his way to show you. As soon as we found the right one Maya would be ready to write in our offer so we could be the first to have it in. Not only will Tom gladly show you dozens of properties but when you finally find the right one his negotiation skills are outstanding. He will be sure you get what you want and at the best price possible. You can tell that to Tom this is much more than a job to him. You can feel that he truly deeply cares about whoever he is working with. There was never a time when Tom wouldn't pick up the the phone. What struck me the most is how enthused he was to help me with my remodel even after the sale was complete. He put me in contact with some of the best resources. I couldn't be anymore happier how things turned out and how stress free Tom and Maya made this process. It would be a mistake not to work with Tom and Maya Brooks. read more

As an investor and home owner, I have purchased and sold homes in several states across the country. Tom is, by far, the best agent I have ever worked with. To quickly summarize in 2019, Tom and I worked on one purchase and two sells together. While representing my wife and I as sellers, Toms's superior negotiating skills, creative marketing technique and unmatched work ethic resulted in the highest sell price both sub divisions had seen. Not only did he set the market, price wise, he did it on both occasions in just a few days and with multiple offers on both. While representing my wife and I on a recent purchase, Tom was instrumental in creating value on the front side - once again, by very good negotiating strategy and a solid underlining understanding of the San Diego real estate market. I will use Tom's services on every purchase or sale I make in California moving forward. Thanks Tom!!! read more

My husband and I had been working with an agent for months trying to find our new home, with little success and lots of disappointment. They were always busy and had a reason why we shouldn't bother with an offer on a house we were interested in. By chance we met Tom at an open house on our street, then everything changed. Every time we had a question, he had an answer. If we had an interest, he supported us. Within 2 weeks of meeting Tom we found a house we wanted to see. He showed it to us that night, and we put in an offer THAT NIGHT. Though I knew he was busy, he worked like we were his only clients. Made sure everything went smoothly. Over two years later we are still happy in our new home. We are beyond grateful to Tom and will always recommend him. Thank you Tom!!! read more

I had a great experience working with Thomas Brooks . He is very dedicated to his clients and responds quickly which is very important in today's market houses go quick. When we started looking at houses he ran all over town with us while he was on crutches. He didn't hesitate when we asked to see more houses and was patient through the entire process. (we looked for more than a year) His advice along the way was greatly appreciated and right on. Buying a house isn't something I do every day it was nice to be able to rely on his experience and knowledge. read more

Thomas helped me find my dream first home. He is a well-educated, talented agent with a kind disposition. Through the process I made many offers on all kinds of homes from foreclosures to short sales. Thomas made sure to guide me patiently, gave solid advice on how to proceed and always stayed optimistic no matter what. He made the experience fun for me and also got me a great deal. He is very organized and always answers his phone. After living there for four years, a business opportunity became available to move out of state. Thomas and Maya then sold the home for me. They made suggestions on what to renovate and how to stage. Again a very efficient and professional experience. And a huge profit to boot! I have only great things to say about Tom and Maya. Thomas and Maya are true professionals and an invaluable force to have working with you in the real estate world. read more

Tom and Maya are great and got me the deal I wanted in the house I wanted. He was also my property manager for my first house and did a great job. I have gone through probably 12 agents at this point through various deals and Tom will be my only choice going forward. read more

We were selling our condo in Honolulu as we were trying to buy in San Diego, making for a tricky and challenging situation. Sure enough, we encountered several hurdles in the process, particularly on the Hawaii end. Fortunately, we had Tom as our realtor here in San Diego. Not only did he go out of his way to help us close on the property of our choice, but he also made sure that we did not have to incur additional expenses because we had to extend the closing date owing to circumstances in Honolulu. Tom also negotiated aggressively - but always diplomatically - on our behalf at the San Diego end. His professionalism, expertise, patience, knowledge, and overall competence made the home buying process significantly more manageable and seamless than it would have otherwise been. The concurrent closings we needed and ultimately obtained would never have been possible without Tom and his team of dedicated professionals; their involvement proved absolutely essential. From our recent experience, I now know that working with the right realtor, that is, with someone who genuinely cares about and understands what is at stake for their client, is a critical component of the home buying and selling process. Tom Brooks is the right realtor, for everyone. read more

We used Tom and Maya to sell our condo and purchase our home. They were excellent and we highly recommend them. They are extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly - so friendly and likeable that you may become friends with them. They returned phone calls, texts, and emails almost immediately even after business work hours and on the weekends. They made us feel like we were their only clients as they were always available and responded to all of our requests. Tom and Maya spent many hours showing us dozens of houses we were interested in viewing. After we sold our condo, Tom spent approximately 8 hours on Saturday showing us over 10 houses. Once we viewed all of the properties, Tom recommended and offered to go back to our top few choices so we could get a second look prior to heading home and deciding on making offers. We eventually put an offer in on a short sale and Tom and Maya worked their magic and we closed in less than 30 days. Amazing. Thank you Tom and Maya. read more