Al Russo

Al Russo

DRE: 01972497
  •   4.9   (9 reviews)

About Al

You already know a lot of real estate agents. And that’s EXACTLY the point. Several in fact, and without a doubt, they’re all terrific…some of your friends have used them. I believe in using my strengths to build up others with a personal sense of belonging in, and contributing to their community. I believe in using those strengths to inspire them to do the same for others too. We become each other’s strength. Being there for others means we are building stronger communities. The way that I do that is by giving of myself, then searching deeper for creative solutions and overcoming challenges in people’s lives. For many years I did that serving in health care and then serving families in custody disputes. It’s just that now I happen to be in real estate.” “How you do anything is how you do everything” -Simon Sinek Like most every other real estate agent, Al will represent you, giving no-nonsense honesty along with the results you deserve and want. And like most every other real estate agent, if you are selling, he will use his negotiating insights to get you the highest price, in the least amount of time, combining state-of-the-art marketing with decades-long personal connections he’s built in the local community. If you are buying, he will likewise provide you with the best information and market data to inform and advise you so you can be a well-equipped buyer with the strongest possible negotiating position. Your agent understands that buying and selling real estate can be stressful. A real estate agent will shoulder many of those worries behind the scenes so that you don’t have to. He or she will be your guide, letting you to enjoy the process. In the experience of buying or selling a home, or if even only as acquaintances, your Realtor should always make it about you, not him or her. Al is a San Diego native Italian and grew up in his parent’s many local restaurants, waiting on guests and managing dining rooms. When not assisting clients, Al enjoys spending time bringing families and couples fun activities on his 365 Things To Do In Escondido page on Facebook. He trained over a 40 year period in Korean martial arts, attaining multiple degrees of black belt rank and instructing black belts, grew up racing dirt bikes, LOVES cooking for friends and family and is a serious space nerd while watching the International Space Station when it flies overhead. His medical years as a diagnostic cardiovascular technologist is equally geeky and good evidence of his love for detective work and problem solving. Al now insists on 2 cups of coffee in the morning for a jump start but saves money by buying coffee beans at Costco. He finds fulfillment in helping others succeed and will ask you rhetorically, “are not serving and being served just 2 different folds in the same garment?”

Al's reviews

  4.9  
Al has 9 reviewsacross 7 different locations, showing 6.
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over 4 years ago
We knew we needed the absolute best realtor to sell our home for the highest price.

We knew we needed the absolute best realtor to sell our home for the highest price. And Al Russo delivered. His marketing plan succeeded far beyond what the hot San Diego market was already delivering when most homes were selling for well over asking price. Al's method brought us a sale price far in excess of what even the bidding wars in our neighborhood were delivering. Will be seeking Al Russo for our future real estate needs.

over 6 years ago
He did a great job of negotiating to get the price that I wanted.

I used Al Russo as my real estate agent for my recent home purchase. He did a great job of locating properties in my target area that met the criteria for what I was looking for. He had great communication every step of the way. He did a great job of negotiating with the seller and their agent to get the price that I wanted to pay for the property. He stayed on top of everything during escrow and when there were some issues with the escrow office he jumped right in, dealt with them and got them resolved. We managed to close escrow in three weeks and on time so that was great. I would definitely recommend him to anyone that needs an agent!

almost 9 years ago
Working with Al was a pleasure! He was responsive and engaged

Working with Al was a pleasure! He was responsive and engaged. He negociated our offer, and got it accepted when there were literally 15-20 other offers on the table. Al helped us with details through the escrow process. He has continued to be available and helpful after escrow closed and the deal was done. I would highly reccomend Al, with no hesitation.

almost 9 years ago
Al helped us purchase the home of our dreams

Al helped us purchase the home of our dreams. He was very knowledgeable, professional, sensitive to our specific needs and desires and committed to making sure we were taken care of in all aspects of the homebuying process. In a seller's market when time is of the essence and it is crucial to be the first one to submit an offer, Al was there for us. He made it happen and we are truly thankful that we found him and grateful for all his amazing expertise.

almost 10 years ago
Al is great at getting offers accepted

Al is great at asking questions in a way that make you think about what you want in a home, and how you feel about ones you've just seen. He has a good instinct on what it will take to get you in the home you want. He is personable and great champion for the Families he represents. He is personable and a great friend maker, and because of these attributes he helped our family purchase our first home. Thank You Al for your Representation

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