I run my own real estate investment business, so I work with a lot of agents and my standards are very high. Over the last 60 days I had three escrows going at once, and Ricardo Velarde not only kept up with the pace, he exceeded my expectations at every step. We completed a 1031 exchange from NYC to San Diego while simultaneously selling another property, and Ricardo managed to get both of those transactions closed within 14 days. It was honestly one of the smoothest sets of deals I’ve ever been a part of. His understanding of 1031 exchange rules, timelines, and all the moving pieces gave me a lot of confidence throughout the process. Ricardo is the whole package: knowledgeable, professional, proactive, detail‑oriented, and incredibly responsive. He communicates clearly, anticipates issues before they become problems, and always comes to the table with solutions. As an investor, I really appreciate that he thinks strategically about returns, timelines, and risk, not just about “getting the deal done.” On top of that, he’s organized, resourceful, and calm under pressure, which matters a lot when you have multiple escrows and strict exchange deadlines. He coordinated smoothly with lenders, escrow, and the other agents involved, and kept me updated without me ever having to chase him for information. I’m super excited and grateful to have found Ricardo and I’m already looking forward to doing more business with him. If you’re an investor or a serious buyer/seller who wants an agent that can actually handle complex transactions, I highly recommend working with Ricardo. Thank you, Ricardo!

Thank you for everything! You made it all simple!

My wife and I recently bought a house, and Ricardo made the whole process a lot easier. He was patient, easy to talk to, and always available when we had questions. He stayed on top of everything, explained things clearly, and helped us get a good rate. We’re really glad we worked with him and would recommend him to friends and family.

My partner and I started looking at homes casually, it never crossed our minds that we would end up finding our forever home in less than 3 months! Ricky did an amazing job at guiding us and providing advice throughout the process. He made the search and the purchasing process very seamless. Ricky's drive and commitment to his clients is amazing. I will definitely be recommending Ricky to my friends and family.

Ricardo, thank you for all your support in helping us find our home. Your excellent service, professionalism, and extensive knowledge made the whole process smooth and stress-free. We truly appreciate your dedication and guidance. Highly recommended!

Consument professional from the beginning to the end. Extremely knowledgeable. He provided invaluable guidance. Always available and extremely flexible with his time. Even though he may be he may be taking care of multiple clients he makes you seem like you are his one and only .

Ricardo is the absolute best! We spent six months searching for the perfect home in Carlsbad—one of the toughest markets in San Diego—and he never once lost his patience, positivity, or sense of humor. Even after a couple of offers didn’t work out, he kept me motivated and always had a plan. Thanks to Ricardo’s persistence and expertise, I finally landed my dream home. I’d recommend him 1000%!

Ricardo did such a fantastic job helping us look for our very first place. We didn’t know where to start and he was able to address all our questions and concerns. We redid our search criteria a couple of times without an issues. Ricardo was patient with us and it honestly felt like talking with a friend the entire time. The whole process went by so fast and there was amazing communication.

Ricardo, throughout this whole process, educated me and guided my fiancé and me. He took his time to actually listen to what we were looking for and we always could feel his excitement for us in each home. You cannot go wrong with Ricardo. If you want someone to celebrate this new journey WITH you and put your needs first this is the right agent for you!

So incredibly grateful for Ricardo! He made this such an easy process. I’m a first time home buyer so it can be very scary but he made me so comfortable especially with all the million of questions I had. He was always there for me during the ups and downs of looking at homes and decision making. I’m so glad me and my family went with Ricardo. You hear horror stories of realtors not caring and just wanting to make a sale. Not the case for him at all! He truly cares for his clients. All the times I wanted to look at homes even the same home multiple times, he never made me feel bad or say no. Always there for us and I truly appreciate everything and will 10000% recommend him for anyone who is looking to purchase or sale their home. You’re in great hands!! He is super kind and friendly, you won’t regret it! Thanks again for being the best realtor/therapist ever! :)

After careful consideration, I was Able to see Ricardo is the agent you want to hire- not just any agent; a REALTOR. It’s evident that Ricardo is his research in our direct market. Ricardo arrived with all comps, highlighting our property attributes and standout features. Ricardo understands the seasonal buyer and seller markets. This was challenging at times from the buyer’s side- and although only representing us, he managed to represent everyone including his teams intentions. Everyone he works with, worked for us as well. Communicating with all parties and we never felt we needed answered; as Ricardo anticipated with transparent at all times. Therefore, we are asking him to represent in our next investment in the coming months. You will truly enjoy every step of the way! Thank you, Ricardo & supporting teams !

Citracado Recommendation Ricardo was personally referred to me after I had experienced multiple issues with other real estate agents . Ricardo is unique one of a kind Realtor not a Real Estate Agent. He is what you expect to encounter when you are in the Market to buy or sell a house. From the very minute I met him he personified true professionalism, but at the same time was personal and extremely compassionate to my needs and requests. All throughout the entire transaction him and his team were always there to answer any questions, provide recommendations, and to ensure the transaction went as smooth as possible. In addition, He and his team provided easily fillable digital documents that were extremely convenient which I was able to review and sign them rapidly. He recognized when there were potential obstacles to overcome and always insured a positive outcome. During the transactional process, he was able to coordinate with multiple teams that were able to swiftly respond and rectify any shortfalls that came up. I would recommend Ricardo and his support team to anyone. I give him extremely high praises and accolades. In fact I had such a great experience with Ricardo and his team that we are actually looking at completing another transaction soon.