Carol Stanford

Carol was an excellent partner for us at all phases of the sale journey. We were not local during the sale process and Carol provided her expertise, support, and guidance starting with refurbishment all the way through final closing. She was very conscious of explaining all steps to us throughout the way, advising on our next approaches, and always willing to listen to us when we had a point of view about the right direction. We were very happy with her at all phases of the engagement and would highly recommend anyone in San Diego work with her.

Working with Carol to sell my home in the APEX community was an outstanding experience, deserving of more than just five stars. I had to leave for Thailand before the listing even went on the MLS, but Carol made the entire process seamless and stress-free. Carol didn't just manage the sale; she took complete charge of renovating my backyard, transforming it into a beautiful Zen-like garden. Her oversight of the contractors was impeccable, ensuring everything was done to the highest standard. Despite a 15-hour time difference, Carol was always accessible, keeping me informed and involved through phone, email, and text. Her dedication to staying connected across time zones was remarkable and greatly appreciated. One of the most significant aspects of Carol’s service was her foresight in handling the escrow process. Knowing I would be abroad, she arranged for me to sign the grant deed in advance, a move that simplified the transaction and avoided the lengthy process of dealing with consular appointments. The result was a successful sale, with the buyers purchasing the house including all the furnishings – a testament to Carol's skill in negotiation and understanding of the market in APEX. I wholeheartedly recommend Carol to anyone looking to sell their property. Her professionalism, market savvy, and commitment to her clients' needs goes above and beyond the typical realtor's call of duty. If you're selling in APEX, or anywhere in San Diego, you want Carol by your side.

"We've worked with Carol on three real estate transactions over the past two years and can't recommend her enough. Our journey began unexpectedly when our original agent had a family emergency. Carol seamlessly stepped in, showing us numerous townhomes in just two days. She secured our first home with skillful negotiation, even though our offer wasn't the highest. For our second purchase, Carol brilliantly outmaneuvered multiple offers. Her innovative approach to property swapping saved us considerable financial stress. Carol's professionalism, intuition, and tenacity are unparalleled. We completely trust her expertise and wouldn't hesitate to engage her services again."

Carol was our son's real estate agent when he bought a house in San Diego and he recommended Carol to us. We were interested in retiring to San Diego, but were only here for short visits. Carol worked with us over two years and was dedicated to showing us different options each time we were visiting. She is very knowledgeable about the real estate market in many parts of San Diego. She never put any pressure on us to buy and when we found the house we wanted, she was extremely professional in working with us to negotiate the price and throughout the closing process. Plus after buying our house, we have relied on Carol for recommendations of professionals for home improvements. Our son recently hired Carol to sell his house, and she did an amazing job with that as well. Carol is great to work with! I highly recommend her.

It was the year 2020 ( a difficult year for almost everyone around the globe) when we (me, my husband and our 2 dogs) moved to San Diego from DC. We wanted to take our time to buy our home. It was challenging to find a furnished rental that would allow two demanding dogs and, we were in the midst of Covid. Carol went out of her way to find us a reliable rental place until we find a house to purchase. This gave us the comfort and cushion of time to find the right permanent home for us. Buying a house under Carol's guidance was such a great experience! Throughout the whole process, she was very patient with us (we are a very picky couple) and found us our home that met our needs and wants. She brings a wealth of knowledge on the subject and is magical when it comes to making a solid deal.

My partner and I were very skeptical on the idea of buying a house, until we met Carol. Carol answered all our questions with honestly and confidence. Carol made this life decisions of buying a house a fun and easy one. She is a book of knowledge and is very dedicated to her clients. Carol was always very responsive and is incredibly thorough in her work. She made the complexity of buying a house a very good experience and I recommend her to all who are seeking to buy or sell their home. She is incredibly detail oriented and helped us navigate the complex process of buying a home with ease. We knew we were in good hands the minute we met her. She is a skilled negotiator who knew when to push and when to hold back that resulted in a great deal on a home in a hot market.