Jorge Castellon

Jorge, aka George, was our realtor / real estate agent for my mom’s Trust here in San Diego County. He found us, rather than the other way around, one day when we were doing some work at the house, and he happened to be in the neighborhood. He had another client a few doors down, and had also sold another home on the street recently. We talked to him at length that day and ultimately, I hired him for the job. One concern that I had was that my mom’s house was in a Trust and my estate attorney cautioned me to find an agent with experience with Trust home sales. As it turned out, the home that Jorge was representing a few doors down was also in a Trust, and he’d had experience with others in the past as well. That was good news.

His initial assessment of the value of the home in the current market came in pretty close. We actually got a little more than his estimate, which was good.

Jorge answered all my questions up front and as the process progressed. He always followed up with me promptly if not immediately. He also provided timely updates and shared each incoming offer with me very quickly. He understood that as Trustee, I had obligations to follow as a fiduciary, and he always kept those in mind.

His recommendations and suggestions were good ones, and at no point did I feel pressured about anything.

I would be quick to enlist him again when the need arises and recommend him to anyone. In fact, I’ve already done so to a neighbor whose family will be needing to sell a home soon.

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We were so fortunate to have found Jorge Castellon and his team to work with us in our search for a home. Jorge specializes in downtown San Diego real estate and has lived in the desirable districts himself for years. In addition, he is well versed in the ins and outs of surrounding neighborhoods. We were so lucky to find our home in the sought after neighborhood of Mission Hills, which was unbelievable in such a tight real estate market. We have bought and sold six homes all over the country and I can honestly say that Jorge has been the best and most hard working realtor we have had the pleasure to work with. First, his sense of our taste, desired locations and our essential requirements in a home was spot on. He steered us to the best properties within our price range and gave us great advice as to the value, benefits and potential downfalls of each choice. His expertise does not end there. Once we found the home we wanted, his negotiating skills were key to getting a satisfactory price and his recommendations for financing ensured that we could afford it. During escrow, he stood by us throughout the inspection and all other contingency periods to ensure that this was a solid deal. He went beyond expectations and carefully reviewed countless documents, as this was a condo purchase, and relieved so many of our burdens in what could have been a stressful purchase. In addition to all of his professional expertise, Jorge is honest and very accessible. He communicated well with us throughout the process and is definitely someone you can trust. We couldn’t have done better in our search for a home and if and when the time comes to sell, we would call on him in a heartbeat!

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Jorge and the team at Compass are one of the most knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful real estate operations in the San Diego area! We worked with Jorge and his team for the sale of our condo and purchase on our new home. Jorge guided us through every step of the process. He made sure we knew what to expect through the ups and downs of the stressful home selling/buying experience. Jorge made it clear to us that his top priority was making sure we ended up in a home that fit with our needs and long term plans. As an agent, Jorge wasn't shy about telling us his honest opinion, even when our instincts might have been telling us to go in a different direction. In an industry that often feels soulless and devoid of humanity and compassion, it was really refreshing to work with a team that was so kind and understanding and patient. Highly recommend!

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George Castellon was our real estate agent helping us find a dream house in San Diego. George knows the market really well and has been very helpful and patient. Since we were not local to San Diego, he would pick us up, drive us around to different properties, and drop us off again at the hotel or airport. He also facilitated an extremely fast escrow closing and made sure all was well coordinated and managed. George’s after sale support is also exemplary. He managed our keys and arranged a handy man for some repairs for example. His level of support is superb and George will be our realtor again when we are looking to buy or to sell! #livingthedreaminSD

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I'm so thrilled we worked with Jorge Castellon in buying our home! My husband and I had been renting in San Diego for years and we hated the fact that our monthly payments were essentially going down the drain. Even though we had money saved, we were hesitant to buy a home as we knew the market was inundated with highly competitive buyers paying above asking price for homes. But then as our lease was coming to an end and I was searching homes online, I saw there was an open house in my dream neighborhood for a perfect townhome in my price range. I called Jorge and asked if he could come with us to the open house the next morning. By the time I got to the open house, Jorge had already spoken to the agent (who he knew through his active engagement in the community) and he determined how to make our offer stand out. We were not the highest offer, but Jorge professionalism and integrity as an agent made us a top choice candidate and Jorge structured a very strong offer for us. He also encouraged us to write a cover letter that put a personal spin on our offer and helped us connect with the seller. We had a wonderful experience working with Jorge and we are confident that he was a determining factor in our ability to buy our home. He really helped us feel comfortable and confident about our investment and we are thrilled with our decision to buy. If you're planning to buy or sell real estate in San Diego, I highly recommend working with Jorge - he is a knowledgeable, friendly, and hard working real estate agent, and is a great negotiator with a positive reputation among his peers, which I've learned really matters in such a hot market!

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