Dennis Smith, Realtor

Real estate transactions are complicated. Helping an elderly relative with memory issues sell a house in California that she’s lived in for over 40 years when I live on the East coast adds additional layers of complexity. Dennis and Sunshine Smith have been there to assist us each step along the way to close of escrow. I’ve come to rely on Dennis as a trusted advisor who has helped us prepare a house filled with years of clutter and deferred maintenance and market it successfully. Not only did we sell during the holiday season, but also at a time when buyers were fleeing the market due to rising interest rates. His advice comes from years of experience with market fluctuations and time to develop relationships with capable contractors. Together we’ve faced structural issues, plumbing & sewer issues, electrical issues, termite and wood destroying fungus issues, a break-in from a homeless person, and skunks looking for a “honeymoon suite” under the house! Throughout it all, Dennis has been professional and pragmatic. He suggested a marketing strategy that put the house in its best possible light through de-cluttering and staging. In addition, his marketing strategy helped us minimize buyers’ remorse and an erosion of equity that comes when buyers ask for price reductions or threaten to cancel the contract. He helped us sift through multiple offers on the property and negotiate with buyers’ agent to urge them for their “best and final offer”. I interviewed two other realtors who sent investors to look at the house prior to putting it up for sale. That may have been a quick sale, but I’m glad we ended up working with Dennis and Sunshine Smith because I believe they helped us get the most money out of the house. Barbara N. Burke, Virginia

On the experiential side, we could not have asked for more. This is a good time to note that Dennis and Sunshine are a team, not just two people who sell houses. We benefitted from their exceptional real estate knowledge, both generally and locally. We had very location specific objectives within Carlsbad with a modest budget, a formidable challenge which they enabled us to successfully achieve. The process which involved a great deal of learning for us was helped enormously by the superb communication skills with us which facilitated learning and understanding (for us) underpinned by the team's limitless willingness to be available to us. Their skills were no less in play during the negotiation process. I think that the experience that we had with Dennis and Sunshine translates to potential benefits for new to the state/ area buyers, first-time buyers, "long time since we have been in the market" buyers and anyone who enjoys working with professional's who get the job done and are delightful people to work with. PS: The party doesn't end after the sale. The commitment to service continues. If you haven't guessed by now, I highly recommend Dennis and Sunshine.

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With Dennis I never had to worry or be concerned about anything. Everything was done down to the smallest detail and done beyond my expectations. His experience, knowlege, and performance put him on the top tier of realtors and I have had much experience buying and selling property. From the beginning, Dennis educated me regarding the nature of real estate in the area, and proceeded to identify over 30 properties that were relevant to my need. We quickly pared that down to a manageable number and visited all of them in a long, but productive day. He understood what was right for me and found it that day. He negotiated everything I wanted with excellent and effective professionalism. As far as I'm concerned, you would be unwise to look any further for a realtor. Hire him today!!

Knows the area intimately, familiar with zone planning, etc. So was able to tell me about surrounding lands which may impact my choice in the future. Patient, courteous and reliable. I told him up front that I was taking my time since this will be my retirement home and he had no problem with that or the fact that it may take me longer to come up with the down payment after my sticker shock! I highly recommend his services if you're moving to the San Diego area and looking to purchase a home.

Dennis was fantastic. This was a military move for us from another state so we were unfamiliar with the neighborhoods here in San Diego. Being out of state also meant we could not view potential homes in person. Dennis went to each house we liked that was in our price range and took videos and pictures for us to view from our home in Washington. We found our perfect home this way. Dennis is truly an amazing agent and we will use him again when we move.

Dennis and his wife, Sunshine, also a Realtor, are absolutely reliable and trustworthy. They are very knowledgeable and take a personal interest in their clients before, during, and after the home is purchased or sold. Work was paid standard commission.