Working with Debbie Lawes to buy our investment condo was an absolute pleasure. Debbie has a phenomenal understanding of the rental market and is a powerhouse negotiator. She successfully lowered the final sale price and knew exactly which builder incentives to demand. What we appreciate most is her straightforward, honest attitude. Debbie gives you the raw pros and cons of every property, even telling us point-blank when a place was overpriced. She is incredibly punctual, flexible with scheduling, and highly proactive in sharing upcoming listings before they hit the market. Her service didn't stop at the contract; when we hit a major coverage gap with the builder's home insurance, she immediately connected us with an insurance agent who provided superior coverage at a competitive rate. Debbie seamlessly handles hurdles and truly protects your bottom line. We highly recommend Debbie Lawes!”

Debbie was extremely helpful with helping me find the right property. She had a wealth of knowledge about the market and the areas of interest, helped me secure a great deal on the property, and was a joy to spend time with all around. She did a great job communicating with me and the other parties which helped get this deal across the line.

We feel very fortunate to have worked with Debbie Lawes and highly recommend her — working with her was a delight. She was incredibly responsive throughout the entire process, always available by phone or text, even in the evenings and on weekends. She communicated clearly and patiently, making sure we felt informed and confident at every step. Not even our many detailed questions fazed her. Her market knowledge and experience were evident in the way she guided us on pricing and negotiations. She helped us think strategically about the right price point — competitive, yet protective of our interests — and advocated for us firmly throughout the process, both on price and on promised repairs, while remaining professional and constructive. What really sets Debbie apart is that she truly goes above and beyond for her clients. Her support didn’t stop at closing; she also helped us coordinate repairs and improvements, connecting us with trusted professionals for everything from handyman work to window coverings. She combines deep expertise, tireless advocacy, and unmatched responsiveness with a personal touch that makes you feel truly supported — and that made all the difference in our experience. We’re so grateful we had her on our side!

We recently had the pleasure of working with Debbie Lawes to purchase our home, and the experience couldn’t have been smoother. She was pleasant, knowledgeable, and resourceful — guiding us through every step of the process with clarity and confidence. From coordinating with the lender, escrow, and inspection team to managing negotiations with the seller’s agent, she kept everything moving efficiently and stress-free. Her consistent communication and attention to detail made the entire journey feel effortless. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trusted, results-driven real estate professional.

Debbie is one of the most professional person that I have ever dealt with. She comes to you loaded for bear with her abundance of knowledge, she maintains a calm demeanor during some of the most difficult parts of negotiations for her clients with most of the time coming to positive outcomes for both the buyer and the seller. My advice to anyone that is lucky enough to have Debbie for their agent, is to always listen to her advice and follow it.

I met Debbie at the Del Mar Horse show and told her I needed to get my house sold. After we talked I signed the sellers contract with her and it was the best thing I did. Not only is she very professional, she is one of the hardest working realtors I have ever known. When I signed on with Debbie I did not realize she brought with her unlimited resources to get the house in better shape. This enables the house to go on the market at a premiere price. She also screens potential buyers very carefully so there is no time wasted. She also listened to my needs and bucket list as to the type of home a d property i wanted. Which i am in my new home thanks to her and able to bring my horses onto my own property. And, I thank her very much for all she has done for me. And the icing on the cake is that I have made a new and dear friend as well.

Debbie responded quickly and got my house up for sale within days of contact. She prepared the sale, took photos and proposed sale price quickly, showed the house and found a buyer within days. She was also very helpful facilitating the sale for me at a distance as I was not in town, and she coordinated everything on my behalf. Would definitely use her again.

Working with Debbie has been a dream. She gauged what we needed as clients and delivered 100%. She had suggestions for achievable, affordable improvements we could make to the house, worked quickly with an excellent photographer to get the best angles, and kept us up to date on how things were going in a way that was informative without being too persistent.  She also came with real estate knowledge that helped us make decisions during a difficult market. She is just the right mix of professional, familiar and friendly. I would not hesitate to recommend her as the best real estate agent. 

Debbie is an exceptional and dedicated real estate professional. She is extremely knowledgeable and goes above and beyond to help and support with special situations that arise during the process of selling a property. Debbie is very organized, efficient and detail oriented. She always gives more than 100 percent of her time and energy to be sure your property is marketed in the best possible way. You will be glad you select Debbie Lawes to represent you.

In a day and age where so many people just want to line their pockets, and during a period of our society where civility and kindness seem to have all but vanished, Debbie Lawes is the antidote. Her professionalism, expertise and character were bright lights in the bewildering darkness that besets any first-time home buyer because of their inexperience. She guided me through the often overwhelming process of buying my home, ceaselessly making sure that the numerous details needing to be addressed were done so in a painless manner, while always offering wise guidance on considerations that enabled me to see how the home would fit my needs. She tirelessly set up numerous home inspections, repairs, and evaluations while walking the high-wire tightrope involved in simultaneously representing both the seller and the buyer. She was meticulous with all the documents and maintained a Job-like patience when explaining each mysterious line of every daunting form. She was very efficient and organized, and provided highly regarded experts, where needed. I don’t know when (or if) she slept, since she was always available, covering every angle of my concerns till I was satisfied that I could move forward during each phase of the house buying process in a responsible manner. After I successfully purchased my home, to my great surprise, the “miracle of Debbie” continued, even though her legal obligation to assist me had expired. My new home needed some work but I was on the other side of the country, and unable to move in for a few weeks. So she selflessly arranged for whatever was needed and continued to be an amazing resource for everything else I had to know or do before moving in. She has been generous, well-motivated, kind and caring. A real star of a person and a rare human being! I was exceptionally lucky to run into her, and anyone, whether they are a first-time buyer or very experienced, would only benefit greatly to be under her wing.

It was a very good experience. I would recommend her to any person wanting to sell or buy a home.

If I were in Southern CA again, either to buy or sell again or even to find a rental property, Debbie would make it hard for me to want to work with any other agent! Long story short, I had a tenant in my home. She gave me the warm and fuzzies doing crazy things in contracts, like stating I'm allowed to back out at any time, to keep the language simple, just so we could all confirm that the tenant, myself, and my realtor, Debbie, all understood the ridiculous circumstance I put myself in. Additionally, she found my tenant a place to live, so the three of us (tenant, myself, and realtor) could move on with our lives. I can't state how much patience she had to tolerate my tenant, then me as I started to crumble as I needed to drop money into my home to sell, which was a foreseen event looking back at it, but one I couldn't avoid due to only getting VA loan approvals. (I, myself, bought the home with a VA loan, so I should have expected what the buyer's loan required.) In the my own panic, she managed to keep me calm and she ensured, although there were delays (some caused by me with panic/bills) that we knew couldn't be avoided, managed to push past everything. It might sound weird, but if I were to buy a home in CA, I'd hope I could leverage Debbie, as I know she would fight for me, as much as she fought for me as my seller's agent.