Why you need a top real estate agent in San Diego, CA
To find your dream shack in the sun and surf of San Diego, you need a top agent. Top agents have sold 1.8x more Spanish style cottages and beach front condos in their careers than average agents. While average agents move properties off the market in 75 days, top agents can sell 1.8x faster. Top sellers agents could make you 5.6% more to put towards a boat. Top buyer’s agents may save you 7.1% more on that La Jolla cliff-side bungalow so that you can own your favorite taco truck.
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Darin is President of award winning Triolo Realty Group- Keller Williams Realty in San Diego, California and has been in the real estate business for 13 years. Darin has completed transactions in several areas including San Diego, La Jolla, Oceanside, Chula Vista, Escondido, Santee and Vista. HomeLight ranks Darin as one of the top 1% of agents in San Diego for successfully selling homes for top market value and as one of the top 13% of agents who are able to successfully close transactions. Press coverage includes San Diego Magazine's best in client satisfaction award for five consecutive years, SD CityBeat's Best in Industry Award, WSJ's 1,000 nominee and many more. www.triolorealty.com HomeLight has information on 177 of Darin's transactions since 2009, 63 of which were in the past two years. Darin typically represents the seller (71% of the time), but has also completed 53 buyer transactions during this period. Darin has transacted in San Diego more than any other area helping to buy or sell 121 homes including a 5 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom single family home at 7485 Collins Ranch Court on June 18, 2014 which sold for $1,290,000 and a 5 bedroom, 4.0 bathroom single family home at 5335 Chelsea on April 14, 2015 which sold for $2,850,000.
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Linda Moore is a proven expert, selling homes throughout San Diego County over her three-decade career. Since moving to Encinitas in 1977, Linda knew it was a home. Linda may be the town's biggest fan, citing this enchanting coastal community as the ideal place to have it all. For Linda, she not only lives and works here, she cherishes all it has to offer and shares the charm of Encinitas with her clients by educating others about the positive aspects of living here. She brings her experience as a real estate agent and long time resident, along with her expert knowledge of the area, to both buyers and sellers, assisting them with the ultimate in real estate guidance. With her long-standing involvement in San Diego County, Linda offers a wealth of information on all the special places in town, from great restaurants to the most secluded beaches. Being a real estate agent is more than her profession- it's her passion. In Linda's own words, she's found her calling in helping buyers find the homes of their dreams and working with sellers to get top dollar for their homes. She works tirelessly for clients using Coldwell Banker's innovative technology and marketing plans to successfully deliver superior results, whether they are buying or selling a home. She listens carefully to the concerns of clients and strives to make each encounter a pleasant and productive experience, Linda believes trust is earned, and she proves herself even beyond expectations. Linda Moore has achieved the #1 Coldwell Banker Agent in San Diego County 5 times over the past decade, and has always been a Top Producer in San Diego County. Linda offers individualized, personal attention to every client: no teams to get passed off to. Since 1994, Linda has partnered with Coldwell Banker because of it's 115-year dedication to excellence in real estate and the company's unwavering attention to integrity and ethics. Along with her extensive real estate credentials, Linda's additional background in communications and nursing also lend notable qualities to her expertise. She's thoughtful, determined and eloquent, fine attributes and consummate professional in her field. If your looking for a real estate agent that comes with high praise and the track record to prove it, Linda is the one for you. She'll work diligently to meet your end goals and deliver on her promises.
"Recently I decided to sell my Encinitas home and needed a realtor. I found Linda Moore by asking th..."
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Matt Battiata is the lead agent for the Battiata Real Estate Group at eXp Realty. He was named the #1 agent in California & #5 worldwide in 2001 (RE Int.), was featured in the book “Billion Dollar Agent” by Steve Kantor and has been the among the top selling agents in North America since 2001, selling 200 to 300 homes per year. Matt trains real estate agents across the country and regularly appears on local network TV news and radio broadcasts as a real estate expert. He has been featured in The San Diego Union-Tribune, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The San Diego Daily Transcript & The San Diego Business Journal. In addition, Matt regularly holds free real estate seminars throughout Southern California on topics such as options for upside down homeowners and real estate investing. Matt is married to his wife of 15 years, Amy. They have 5 children.
"Matt Battiata represented the seller as well as my wife and I as the buyers in the purchase of our n..."
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DONS BIO 38 years as a professional Realtor, and 2,200+ successful home sales. One home, every 4.5 days, for over 30 years ranked in the top 1% of agents in the USA. Don is recognized as one of San Diego's foremost experts on residential real estate, having sold more homes over his career than 97.3% of all Realtors in San Diego. Don's been an Expert Witness for the San Diego Courts and served on the Professional Standards Committee (Ethics & Arbitration) for SDAR, for 16 years, and was appointed Chair. CREDENTIALS: Certified Luxury Home Specialist (CLHS) Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Pre-Foreclosure Specialist (PSC) Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) Graduate of Realtor Institute (GRI) Certified e-professional (e-PRO) RE/MAX Hall of Fame & Lifetime Achievement Award WEBSITE: DonPelletier.com
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The San Diego County real estate market is surging. This presents unprecedented opportunities for prepared buyers and sellers. In this market, successful buyers and sellers must rely on a Realtor with up-to-the-minute knowledge and understanding of many neigbhorhoods and market trends. You need a Realtor who understands competitive contract terms and financing options. You can't afford to buy or sell without the benefit top-notch representation, the representation that I routinely provide. My clients have the advantage of my 11 years experience, and over 330 successful transactions in real estate sales. I apply expertise, skill, and professioanlism you can rely on to navigate the course of your purchase or sale. I have unique expertise when it comes to fixing up and staging properties. When looking to maximise your sales price there are many low cost projects a seller can do to make more money at the close of escrow. On the contrary, there are also projects and improvements that will not create a postive return on investment. Allow me to help you best prepare your home for sale to maximise your return at closing. As a property manager, and owner of a few investment properties myself, I'll gladly lend you my expertise in purchasing an investment property. Whether you're looking to purchase your first investment property or you're a seasoned landlord, I'll gladly work on your behalf. I've helped my clients purchase and sell every type of property across all price points, from representing first time homebuyers in the condo market, to selling apartment buildings, to assisting families with their trust and estate sales, to selling million dollar homes... I'll happily assist you as well. I'm a 24 / 7 Real Estate Broker. Call on me anytime!
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- HomeLight Home Loans Specialist 2021
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Recipient of The Five Star Award (and countless other awards) and has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, ABC World News Tonight, LA Times, SD Union Tribune, and more including being incurring the nickname "Tech Ninja" by the Inman News (the real estate industry's go to news website). With over 400 sales and 11 years of experience, I'm an extremely knowledgeable realtor who knows that customer service is what matters most. Having been raised in a real estate family, I am well suited to give you dependable guidance and advice. You can be assured that no one else will put more energy and enthusiasm into helping you find the right house and negotiating the very best terms. I treat every customer as if they were my family, and I am even known in some of my client's households as Uncle Jordan.
"Jordan is very personable & super knowledgeable. When I had questions, he always responded in a time..."
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Whissel Realty Group is a family-owned company built on relationships with our clients, colleagues, and co-workers. We're passionately committed to helping you and your family build a secure future in the home of your dreams. The Whissel family has been helping San Diegans realize "The American Dream" in San Diego since the 70's. Our goal is to help buyers find the perfect home at the perfect price and sellers sell their homes for top dollar in the shortest amount of time. Our team's proactive and innovative approach to marketing consistently delivers on these goals. As a result, our team was recently named the #1 real estate team in San Diego County and #6 in California by The Wall Street Journal, Zillow and Trulia.
"Steve and his team, Zesty and Deana are simply awesome! They are very approachable, available, and e..."
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Chad Dannecker is a native San Diegan and is proud to call “America’s Finest City” his home town. For Chad, success has always meant doing his absolute best in every situation. His dedicated work ethic and “never give up” philosophy have defined and made his business what it is today. Chad’s number one goal is to provide his clients with the BEST service in the industry with the highest ethical standards. Chad began his real estate career in 2002 with an accelerated learning process during one of the biggest real estate booms of all time. The high volume of clients whom he successfully assisted, gave him a solid foundation upon which to grow. To Chad, each new day is an opportunity to find creative and innovative ways to help clients reach their real estate goals. Chad is committed to increasing his expertise through continuing education. Chad has a Bachelors degree in Business and Spanish, a teaching credential, is a licensed Broker in the state of California, and is a Certified Residential Specialist. Chad strives to create lasting relationships based on trust, market expertise, aggressive negotiating skills, and monitored performance that will serve his clients’ best interests for many years to come. Chad is growing his family and business in San Diego and looks forward to representing buyers and sellers here for a lifetime. Chad is a firm believer that positive attitude, plus positive actions yield positive results. With cutting edge technology and an experienced, efficient support staff, Chad and his team provide their busy clients with a streamlined, stress-free experience that meets their individual needs. His clients can expect innovative marketing, constant contact, and most importantly, RESULTS!
"I connected with Chad on a potential new condo but unfortunately the property wasn't a good fit. Hop..."
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Mission: Through Real Estate, we exist to educate, empower, engage, and serve. Reef Point Real Estate specializes in helping people buy or sell their homes in the San Diego area. John Reeves launched his real estate career after several exceptionally negative experiences with the agents he worked with to buy and sell his own homes while serving the nation as a US Marine Officer. Simply put, John fights for his clients the same way he fought for his country. His systems, processes, and strategies change the way real estate is sold and the systematic trademarked approach he embraces guarantees his clients satisfaction and success. Unlike the typical real estate agent, John backs his words up with accountability. He will guarantee to sell his clients' home at a time and price they agree too, or he will buy it himself at a price he and the seller mutually agree on. 6 BIG Reasons to Call The John Reeves Team Today: 1. We Have the Buyers in Waiting We have 55,523 Buyers in Waiting in our Database. Your home may already be SOLD! 2. Your Home Will Sell Faster John Reeves and The Reef Point Team will get your home sold fast. Reef Point sells their homes at an average rate of only 17 days on the market compared to 33 days for other agents in the San Diego area. 3. Your Home is More Likely to Sell John Reeves and The Reef Point Team has an 97 percent success rate in selling homes versus the average agents 77 percent success rate. 4. Your Home Will Sell for More Money John Reeves and The Reef Point Team will get you top dollar for your home. It is a fact that our homes we list sell for 2.9 percent more than the average agent. 5. We Sell More homes In fact, we sell over 151x more homes than your average agent. Because we sell more homes, we can do more for you. We can market and advertise more diligently to ensure your success. In fact, we're willing to buy a buyer's home so they can buy yours. 6. There is NO risk and We offer Performance Guarantees* to our Clients. Your Home SOLD Guaranteed or I'll Buy it at a Price YOU Agree to!* *Conditions Apply. Seller & Broker Must Agree to Terms.
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Top San Diego real estate agent stats at a glance
San Diego, CA has gorgeous beaches, picturesque vistas, and a huge inventory of real estate agents (19,067) and homes for sale. Finding a good agent and your surfer’s paradise in that massive pool could be tough. Luckily, HomeLight can match you with real estate agents in the top 3% of performers who, on average, sell 1.4x faster and for 5.6% more money.
Top Seller's Agents
Though homes in San Diego tend to sell for under asking, a top San Diego real estate agent sells for 103.9% of the list price. That’s $32,114 dollars you can spend on renovating your new home or on one of the (not) haunted rooms at the Hotel del Coronado. Just think about that sunrise!
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Top Buyer's Agents
Top buyer’s agents can save you an average of $58,246 more than average agents. The best buyer’s agents in San Diego have worked 1.8x as many properties in their careers than average agents. When you find a gem among the 4,608 San Diego listings, a top buyer’s agent might save you $93,284 on the purchase.
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Find the best agent or REALTOR® for your favorite San Diego neighborhood
Based on the available transaction data for homes bought and sold in San Diego,top agents are frequently doing deals in La Jolla, Pacific Beach, and Old Town.
La Jolla
Active Agents | 1,223 |
Time on Market | 98 |
Avg. Sale Price | $1,393,227 |
Pacific Beach
Active Agents | 2,739 |
Time on Market | 90 |
Avg. Sale Price | $698,982 |
Old Town
Active Agents | 137 |
Time on Market | 89 |
Avg. Sale Price | $636,690 |
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Carlsbad
Active Agents | 4,186 |
Time on Market | 55 |
Avg. Sale Price | $860,000 |
El Cajon
Active Agents | 2,412 |
Time on Market | 50 |
Avg. Sale Price | $474,000 |
Oceanside
Active Agents | 5,158 |
Time on Market | 55 |
Avg. Sale Price | $540,000 |
Vista
Active Agents | 2,798 |
Time on Market | 54 |
Avg. Sale Price | $530,000 |
Encinitas
Active Agents | 2,174 |
Time on Market | 55 |
Avg. Sale Price | $1,255,000 |
Poway
Active Agents | 1,940 |
Time on Market | 57 |
Avg. Sale Price | $705,500 |
Chula Vista
Active Agents | 4,831 |
Time on Market | 55 |
Avg. Sale Price | $525,000 |
Escondido
Active Agents | 4,425 |
Time on Market | 56 |
Avg. Sale Price | $515,000 |
La Mesa
Active Agents | 2,178 |
Time on Market | 48 |
Avg. Sale Price | $545,000 |
San Marcos
Active Agents | 2,986 |
Time on Market | 56 |
Avg. Sale Price | $615,000 |
Santee
Active Agents | 2,069 |
Time on Market | 48 |
Avg. Sale Price | $499,900 |