Gary Giffin

AARE Real Estate

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

About
As a full time real estate professional, Gary Giffin has the experience, dedication and skills to handle your most sensitive real estate matters. Specializing in the San Diego Coastal communities, Gary looks forward to the opportunity of helping his clients fulfill the dream of homes ownership and enabling them to build wealth through real estate.
After 15 successful years as a top real estate professional in San Diego, Gary was voted by San Diego Magazine as a “Five Star Real Estate Agent” since May 2010, through 2018 issues. This is an elite group, representing less than 3% of licensed agents in the San Diego area. Gary has also won accolades as a Top Sales Agent for the past 5 years at AARE. His outstanding client care and sales track record consistently ranks him as one of the top coastal area real estate agents in San Diego. To insure that he develops a long lasting relationship with his clients, Gary’s number one priority is to make certain that his clients are comfortable during every step of the home buying process. His years of training and experience allow him to help you negotiate the best possible price and terms for your home.
Highlights *
23
Recent sales
$250K - $2.46M
Price range
$830K
Median price
22
Years experience

Recent Listings & Sales

Address Sold Date Sold Price Represented
4113 Mount Alifan Pl #C
San Diego, CA 92111
10/29/2026 $435,000 Buyer
727 Sapphire St #405
San Diego, CA 92109
10/7/2026 $880,000 Buyer
5161 W. Point Loma Blvd
Ocean Beach, CA 92107
9/30/2026 $1,252,000 Buyer
2165 Haller St
San Diego, CA 92104
9/11/2026 $640,000 Seller
3025 Caminito Torreblanca
Del Mar, CA 92014
6/26/2026 $2,460,000 Seller

Transaction History *

Seller Deals

Total Deals
8
Total Value
$7,324,000
Median Sale Price
$709,500
Price Range
$455K - $2.46M

Buyer Deals

Total Deals
15
Total Value
$14,337,000
Median Sale Price
$889,000
Price Range
$250K - $1.85M

Sales Volume Timeline

Gary Giffin’s production volume for the past 3 year period Q1 ’24 Q1 2024 (Jan 1–Mar 31, 2024): $500K Q2 ’24 Q2 2024 (Apr 1–Jun 30, 2024): $2.7M Q3 ’24 Q3 2024 (Jul 1–Sep 30, 2024): $1.3M Q4 ’24 Q4 2024 (Oct 1–Dec 31, 2024): $0 Q1 ’25 Q1 2025 (Jan 1–Mar 31, 2025): $0 Q2 ’25 Q2 2025 (Apr 1–Jun 30, 2025): $525K Q3 ’25 Q3 2025 (Jul 1–Sep 30, 2025): $3.9M Q4 ’25 Q4 2025 (Oct 1–Dec 31, 2025): $1.4M Q1 ’26 Q1 2026 (Jan 1–Mar 31, 2026): $2.2M Q2 ’26 Q2 2026 (Apr 1–Jun 30, 2026): $3.2M Q3 ’26 Q3 2026 (Jul 1–Sep 30, 2026): $1.9M Q1 2024 Total Sales $500K Q2 2024 Total Sales $2.7M Q3 2024 Total Sales $1.3M Q4 2024 Total Sales $0 Q1 2025 Total Sales $0 Q2 2025 Total Sales $525K Q3 2025 Total Sales $3.9M Q4 2025 Total Sales $1.4M Q1 2026 Total Sales $2.2M Q2 2026 Total Sales $3.2M Q3 2026 Total Sales $1.9M

Sales volume is shown for complete quarters only.

Ratings & Reviews
4.9 (32)

Reviewers say

Reviewers frequently praise Gary’s responsiveness, clear communication, local knowledge, and professionalism, describing him as patient, personable, and attentive to their goals. Many say his guidance and follow-through helped make buying or selling feel smoother and less stressful.

mweight1967
Apr 29, 2026

Gary Giffin has come through for my wife and I once again. I wouldn't refer to Gary as just a "Realtor" as he has been a wonderful "Partner" in my family's real estate journey over the past 11 years. We just closed with Gary on our fourth real estate transaction and "WOW" he did it again. Besides being on top of all of the paperwork, he once again has gone above and beyond to ensure the buying/selling experience is seamless, efficient, and lucrative. Thank you once again Mr. Giffin! Five Stars!!!

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zuser20160713201429095
Sep 8, 2025

If you're looking for a top-tier realtor in San Diego, look no further than Gary Giffin. He brings a rare blend of professionalism, warmth, and tech-savvy insight that makes buying or selling a home feel effortless.

From my first conversation, it was clear that Gary was incredibly detail-oriented and naturally curious—always asking the right questions to uncover what truly mattered to me and my wife. His communication was flawless: timely, clear, and always accessible, whether by phone, email, or text. We felt like we had a true advocate in our corner, someone who genuinely cared about our goals and followed through on every promise.

Navigating the competitive San Diego beach market can be overwhelming, but Gary made it feel like a breeze. His deep local knowledge of neighborhoods like Encinitas, Del Mar, and especially Leucadia gave us a strategic edge. His data-driven insights helped us make informed decisions, while never losing the human touch that made all the difference.

Whether you're buying your first home, investing in a coastal property, or relocating to the San Diego area, Gary Giffin is the kind of realtor who turns transactions into relationships. You’ll find no better. Highly recommend!

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Howard W
May 29, 2019

Fantastic experience working with Gary in purchasing a new home. I found him to be incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to communicate with. He provides great help and advice every step of the way. He has a fantastic team behind him as well, keeping the process moving smoothly and on track. Every referral he gave, from home inspections to insurance agents, were also top notch people providing similarly high standards in their work. Very positive experience and would fully recommend to anybody needing a real estate expert.

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luanqtruong
Jan 31, 2019

Gary was honest and proactive throughout the entire process. He was quick to get us anything and everything we needed and answer any questions we had. His years of experience shows, he would make a great counsel to anyone looking to buy a home.

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Stephanie
Oct 25, 2018

Gary Giffin brings many positive qualities and experiences to the process of selling or buying a home. His exemplarly leadership goes unmatched, from discussing your outcomes and goals, to planning options and addressing concerns. Gary plays an active role throughout the entire continuum ranging from staging, pricing, and escrow. He is timely, efficient, and an excellent communicator. One of the most appreciative and best qualities that we experienced was Gary’s ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders within the process. He maintains true cohesion by focusing on your needs, providing feedback, and making you a priority. Gary is the absolute best and made our experience PERFECT!

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Professional Info

Brokerage

AARE Real Estate
12636 High Bluff Dr 400
San Diego, CA 92130

Licensed

Licensed REALTOR®
CA 01459257

Specialties

  • Investment & property management
  • Luxury properties
  • Relocation

Top Cities *

San Diego

  • 19 sales past 3 years
  • 41 days on market
  • $719K median price

Vista

  • 1 sales past 3 years
  • $600K median price

Encinitas

  • 1 sales past 3 years
  • $1.85M 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.