It starts with a conversation.
Before we look at a single house, I want to understand what you're really after — how you live, what the budget feels like month to month, and which towns fit. Sometimes that first talk rules out a neighborhood or two, and that's a good thing. It means we spend our time on homes that make sense.
How I help
- Homes worth seeing. I keep in touch with local agents, so I often hear about homes before they hit the big sites.
- A clear read before you offer. Recent sales, how long it's been sitting, likely repair costs, and my honest opinion on whether it's worth it.
- Good people around you. Lenders, inspectors, and contractors I trust and am happy to introduce.
- Inspections in plain English. Reports get long. I'll help you sort out what matters and what doesn't.
- You work with me. From the first call to the keys, I'm the one you talk to.
Frequently asked
- Do you represent buyers exclusively?
- On every deal I take, I represent one side. If it's my listing, I'm not also playing your agent — your interests get my full attention.
- How do buyer agents get paid in California now?
- Since the NAR settlement, buyer-broker pay is negotiated up front and disclosed. Most North County sellers still offer cooperating compensation; when they don't, we build it into the offer or into a buyer-broker agreement. Either way, no surprises.
- Can you show me homes that aren't on the market yet?
- Yes. Pre-MLS and pocket inventory comes through agent networks and direct seller outreach. If inventory's thin in your top three streets, I'll knock on doors and send targeted emails to flush something out.
- How fast can we close?
- Cash: 7–14 days. Conventional financing in North County: typically 21–30 days with a sharp lender. I'll connect you with two local lenders my team and I have closed dozens of deals with.