Chad Basinger
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.

Looking to sell your property, buy a new home, or just need some expert real estate advice?

Highlights *
33 recent sales
$490K - $4.7M
39 days on market
ABR®, CRS, e-PRO®, PSA, SFR®, SRES®
15+ years experience
About

Exceeding clients' expectations is my passion. I am a native San Diegan, graduated from UCSB early with a B.A. in business economics and emphasis in accounting. I worked at EY LLP, for 2 years and earned my CPA license. Then I worked on Wall Street for 10+ years. I attained my real estate license in 2007, and my Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) license. I have business savvy and marketing prowess to handle all transactions. I represent buyers/sellers throughout San Diego County. I am a relocation specialist, CRS, and was the top producing individual agent for all of Windermere Homes and Estates in San Diego for 2020/2021. I have received the Circle of Excellence Award every year since inception. Although I keep my CPA and CFP® licenses active, real estate is my full time profession. I happily have to abide by 3 different codes of ethics, so you know you are working with a reputable agent. I enjoy golf, tennis, travel, and exercise. I have an amazing wife and 3 adorable kids.

Ratings & Reviews

Leon

Over the past number of years I worked with close to a dozen of Realtors. I can say without hesitation that Chad Basinger proved to be the best. I got to know Chad when I started looking for a retirement condo for my parents. After 7 months of patiently monitoring Chad’s emails with properties that fitted my search criteria (an excellent service by the way), I finally zeroed in on one of the properties. Alas, when I arrived to look at the condo and met Chad there for the first time – the property did not fit my criteria. However, this meeting was not wasted. Chad was well prepared and came with the information about another condo that was for sale in the same complex. That property was much more suitable and we started the offer process that eventually led to a successful purchase. Throughout the whole process, Chad was very helpful with advice and very professional. He was always accessible and very prompt with his responses. I would definitely recommend Chad Basinger as your Realtor.

Heather

I have known Chad since elementary school. When my husband and I decided to start the home search, we did not think twice about using him. Chad’s in-depth knowledge of the real estate market and the desired community, coupled with his professional demure led to the introduction and eventual purchase of our new home. His insight during the escrow process was invaluable. He was with us every step of the way.

Kevin and Johanna

We met Chad Basinger at an open house as we were driving through a neighborhood that we liked in Escondido. We were impressed by his no pressure attitude, friendliness, and genuine personality. Since we began the home shopping process, we toured many open houses and met several realtors – Chad’s qualities are rare in a realtor. Throughout the shopping and buying process, Chad was very accessible and responsive to our phone calls and emails. We never had to wait to hear back from him. He was flexible and accommodating with his schedule to meet our needs. Chad was always enthusiastic to meet us and help us with any questions or concerns we had. His no pressure attitude and patience were especially valuable during the shopping process. Chad offered solid recommendations for a mortgage broker and for home inspectors. We would gladly recommend Chad’s services to anyone looking for a hassle free, smooth, and enjoyable home buying experience.

Brian and Linda

Chad is a first-rate real estate agent. His expertise is broad enough to encompass the full range of needs of a relocating family and deep enough to ensure that a transaction is handled professionally. I have confidence in his negotiating skills, and took his advice -- even when I thought he was being too aggressive. (He was right.) I very highly recommend Chad. More to the point, my daughter is moving to San Diego in the next couple of months and I have recommended that she use Chad to find and purchase her new home. I would not do that unless I had great confidence in his ability and integrity.

Phil and Melissa

Chad was very professional, yet fun, and helped us find a property that meet my criteria, as well as, fulfilled my husband's wish list. When we went out to look at properties, everything was pre-screened and available for a showing when we arrived. As we made our purchase decision, Chad was able to quickly get answers to our property-specific questions. During escrow, he handled the paperwork expertly and made sure the process went smoothly.

Rob and Leigh

Chad exceeded our expectations in our real estate transaction. He was on top of every detail from the start and guided us through the process efficiently and effectively. He handled all of the required inspections and follow up in a timely manner and was always available, no matter the time of day or night, to answer our questions and give advice. His service to us was outstanding and we felt like he went above and beyond what was expected of him. We would highly recommend Chad.

Orit

We found Chad on the internet as we are from another state . It was a great find. I will highly recommend him . As soon as we contacted him on the phone , he sent us prospective properties to review and did it more then once. When we finely made it to San Diego, Chad was ready for us and apparently knew what to show us...we bought the first condo that he showed us that day. He is very professional, friendly and calm and knows how to take a joke we felt very comfortable to work with him.

Linda

Chad was very easy to work with and made an emotional time easy to get through. Chad is very knowledgeable with the North Poway area. I appreciated his efficiency in keeping me informed on every aspect of the transaction, especially since I am living in Northern California. Chad was always immediately available to answer any questions or concerns. I would definitely recommend Chad's services to anyone considering selling their home or purchasing one.

Arvind and Anette

We were very lucky to be have had Chad represent us when we were buying here in San Diego. He listened to our needs and patiently took us around to different houses, each time homing in closer and closer on what we actually wanted. He also helped us with advice regarding different types of sales (regular, short sale etc.) and taxes (specifically the Mello-Roos tax in our community). Chad was absolutely wonderful to work with and we recommend him to anyone who is looking to buy a home.

Ashley and Ruslana

We were very happy working with Chad. He was very knowledgeable and patient and understood the local market. Importantly, he was very proactive. In areas we were interested in, he put up flyers in the complex letting people know that he has interested buyers, in the event they wanted to sell. Also, he always called us as soon as a property came on the market that met our criteria and we would go and see it. We highly recommend Chad's services -- you'll be pleased.

Joe and Allison

Chad is really an amazing person and even more amazing agent. He helped my husband and I buy a home, in a bit of an odd situation. My husband is in the US Marine Corps and at the time we were living in North Carolina knowing that we had orders to Ca. I was able to come to Ca for about 2 weeks to hunt for a home. It is here that I met Chad. Chad went above and beyond his duty for us! He showed me house after house until we found...the one. After finding the one, there were some tough moments, as I had to go back to NC. At no time did a question go without an answer, he responded by text and email within 10mins after! He really worked for us; he fought for our home right along side us. This man knows people...he knows how to make a client and how to keep a happy client. Without Chad, this experience would not have been the same. So in short YES I would recommend Chad to everybody looking for a home. Thank you so very much Chad.

Debbie

Absolutely spectacular service and expertise! As for savvy marketing skills, I have never before seen brochures, online virtual tours and photos do a property that much justice. My property sold within minutes of listing, and we continued to receive multiple offers above the asking price. We ultimately achieved the highest price per square foot seen in the area in the last 3 years. Throughout the process, Chad always went the extra mile to make me feel comfortable. When an evil appraiser almost thwarted the deal, Chad made sure my voice was heard, and went so far as soliciting the buyer’s agent to collectively contest the appraisal. Then when I questioned aspects of the inspection, Chad worked with me to understand and efficiently resolve each issue. Even after the sale, he provided copies of all pertinent data/forms on a handy USB. And finally, he knows the difference between a mean and a median, and who wouldn’t love that? I could not be happier.

Russ and Jayne

Chad Basinger served as our buyers agent and his assistance was absolutely phenomenal. We were nervous first time buyers, and he patiently guided us through each and every step (some times several times through the same step). He helped us find our dream property in our dream location and we closed within 22 days! We highly recommend Mr. Basinger for any and all of your real estate needs.

Michael and Stephanie

Almost exactly 4 years after buying our home with Chad, we recently sold that home and bought another. We had no hesitation in using Chad again, and he expertly guided us through the process on both transactions. Neither were straightforward for a variety of reasons, but Chad was excellent throughout. He helped address any number of issues and was available at all times. I've heard a lot of complaints from friends about problems getting hold of their realtor, but Chad was exactly the opposite, often following up without even being asked. Not only is Chad an excellent realtor, he's a great guy who will do whatever it takes to get you the best deal for your family. If you're looking for someone who's willing to go above and beyond, I can't recommend Chad enough.

Meghan

We can't say enough good things about Chad. He was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and honest. He made us feel like we were the only people he was working with. If we had a question, he had an answer...and he always got back us quickly. He helped us sell our home and find a new home quickly. We were able to move out of the old home and right into the new one without a problem. The whole process of buying/selling a home can be stressful, so we felt very lucky to find Chad.

Michael

Chad was very communicative and diligent with helping me sell my condo. At one point when there wasn't very much activity he was able to reassure me that my property was in good hands. And in the end, Chad proved that by helping me get more for the condo than I thought I would.

Paul and Laura

Chad is very knowledgeable and professional. He kept the process of selling our home moving along very smoothly. He returned phone calls and answered our questions very promptly. We would certainly use him again and recommend him to anyone else.

Nina

Chad Basinger was very professional and efficient in selling our condo. The sale went extremely smooth without any complications. As two busy working people we were able to feel confident that all the details would be taken care of for us, which they were! We got more than our asking price and closed early thanks to Chad.

Rob and Charlotte

Very helpful and masterful with the process of selling a home. Chad made it simple and easy. He got us the best price while selling our house and provide details with the whole process

Bobby and Roberta

Chad is a great realtor to work with! He is knowledgeable, listens to his clients and goes above and beyond to make sure their needs are met. We highly recommend him!

Todd and Laura

We liked Chad's style from the minute we met him. We just wanted someone honest; that was our number 1 criteria. It's sometimes a tough thing to judge in a person, but we went with him and are so happy we did. He helped us navigate the new-to-us world of California real estate and managed to get us into a wonderful home. He was especially good at the negotiations and gave us what turned out to be very good advice on what offers to put in. We would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a house.

Evan

Chad helped my buy my first home. I had very little knowledge of the home buying process, and Chad was very knoweldgable and patient explaining what steps are coming up. As a CPA, he was very helpful in helping me determine what I could comfortable afford, and did not try to pressure me into viewing homes outside of my comfort zone. He showed me dozens of properties during my search process and at no point in time did he try to "upsell" a home to me. He wanted to make sure that the home I selected was the right home for me, and one that I could be proud of. I couldn't have asked for a better real estate agent. He grew up in Rancho Bernardo and knew the area extremely well. I would recommend Chad Basinger to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in San Diego. He is very friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. He made my first home buying experience a great one. I will recommend Chad to my friends and family.

John and Teresa

Chad was great to work with through this process. It had been many years since we were in need of a realtor; and, my how things have changed! Chad's expertise in other disciplines was a real compliment to his profession as a realtor. His calm demeanor provided assurance throughout the transaction and allowed us to stay focused on the positive end result!! I would have no qualms in recommending him as your realtor.

Kathy

Chad Basinger was excellent handling our rather difficult transaction. He kept close contact answering all our many questions and provided many resources to assist. Thank you for the personal and professional attention.

Landon and Angela

Working with Chad Basinger was a great overall experience. He was extremely knowledgeable and responsive at every step of the process. His communication and negotiation skills are excellent, and I would recommend his services to all of my friends.

Professional Info

Brokerage

eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
16783 Bernardo Center Dr
San Diego, CA 92128

Licensed

Licensed REALTOR®
CA 01817600
18 years experience

Awards

  • Top Agent for Windermere Homes & Estates-2020 and 2021
  • San Diego Association of REALTORS Circle of Excellence Award
  • Neighborhood Favorite-Nextdoor.com
  • San Diego Real Producers Recognition
  • Five Star Professional

Specialties

  • Age-restricted communities
  • First-time buyers
  • Foreclosures & Short sales
  • Investment & property management
  • Luxury properties
  • Military
  • Recreation & Vacation
  • Relocation

Designations

  • ABR®
  • CRS
  • e-PRO®
  • PSA
  • SFR®
  • SRES®

Hobbies

  • Animals
  • Community Activities
  • Entertaining
  • Family
  • Fitness & Exercise
  • Food & Cooking
  • Health & Wellness
  • Music
  • Nature
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Reading
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Travel
  • Volunteering

Education

University of California at Santa Barbara
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Economics with an emphasis in Accounting
1990 - 1994

Top Cities *

San Diego

  • 20 sales past 3 years
  • 47 days on market
  • $1.06M median price

Poway

  • 5 sales past 3 years
  • 32 days on market
  • $2M median price

Escondido

  • 3 sales past 3 years
  • 35 days on market
  • $1.55M median price

* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.