Michael Thomas

California Lending & Realty

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

About
Michael Thomas is the "Broker of Record" for California Lending & Realty. He grew up in the San Carlos neighborhood of San Diego and graduated from Patrick Henry High School. While attending the University of Wyoming on a baseball scholarship, he received his B.S. in Business Administration and later obtained his M.B.A. from UOP. In 2003, he earned his CA Real Estate Broker License and founded California Lending Company Inc., focusing exclusively on helping Californians obtain residential real estate financing. A few years later, the business expanded to include assisting clients in purchasing and selling real estate in San Diego County with the addition of California Lending & Realty.

Michael Thomas is endorsed by NAR as a Seller Representative Specialist, Accredited Buyer Representative, as well as Short Sale & Foreclosure Certified. As a lifelong resident of San Diego with a Master's Degree in Business Administration, he is uniquely qualified to help San Diegans achieve their real estate goals.
Highlights *
40
Recent sales
$440K - $2.05M
Price range
$905K
Median price
23
Years experience

Recent Listings & Sales

Address Sold Date Sold Price Represented
5219 Kesling St
San Diego, CA 92117
10/9/2026 $835,000 Buyer
615 N Paseo De Anza
Palm Springs, CA 92262
10/5/2026 $637,500 Buyer
615 Paseo De Anza
Palm Springs, CA 92262
10/2/2026 $637,500 Buyer
7475 Salizar St
San Diego, CA 92111
8/26/2026 $965,000 Buyer
2727 Morena Blvd #202
San Diego, CA 92117
8/6/2026 $715,300 Buyer

Transaction History *

Seller Deals

Total Deals
22
Total Value
$18,685,950
Median Sale Price
$885,000
Price Range
$440K - $1.51M

Buyer Deals

Total Deals
18
Total Value
$17,387,300
Median Sale Price
$905,000
Price Range
$556K - $2.05M

Sales Volume Timeline

Michael Thomas’s production volume for the past 3 year period Q1 ’24 Q1 2024 (Jan 1–Mar 31, 2024): $0 Q2 ’24 Q2 2024 (Apr 1–Jun 30, 2024): $3.2M Q3 ’24 Q3 2024 (Jul 1–Sep 30, 2024): $4.5M Q4 ’24 Q4 2024 (Oct 1–Dec 31, 2024): $610K Q1 ’25 Q1 2025 (Jan 1–Mar 31, 2025): $4.2M Q2 ’25 Q2 2025 (Apr 1–Jun 30, 2025): $9.1M Q3 ’25 Q3 2025 (Jul 1–Sep 30, 2025): $2M Q4 ’25 Q4 2025 (Oct 1–Dec 31, 2025): $1.4M Q1 ’26 Q1 2026 (Jan 1–Mar 31, 2026): $1.7M Q2 ’26 Q2 2026 (Apr 1–Jun 30, 2026): $5.7M Q3 ’26 Q3 2026 (Jul 1–Sep 30, 2026): $1.7M Q1 2024 Total Sales $0 Q2 2024 Total Sales $3.2M Q3 2024 Total Sales $4.5M Q4 2024 Total Sales $610K Q1 2025 Total Sales $4.2M Q2 2025 Total Sales $9.1M Q3 2025 Total Sales $2M Q4 2025 Total Sales $1.4M Q1 2026 Total Sales $1.7M Q2 2026 Total Sales $5.7M Q3 2026 Total Sales $1.7M

Sales volume is shown for complete quarters only.

Ratings & Reviews
5.0 (64)

Reviewers say

Reviewers consistently describe Michael as knowledgeable, honest, patient, and exceptionally responsive, praising his clear guidance and steady advocacy through buying, selling, negotiations, and financing. Many appreciate his friendly, low-pressure approach and local market expertise.

user145148
Apr 15, 2026

Michael Thomas is the best real estate agent and loan broker ever! Michael worked with us over a three-year period assisting us first with an investment property search and then helping us find the home of our dreams. Michael is an extremely experienced agent and a very skilled loan broker. We cannot speak highly enough of Michael’s demeanor, knowledge, and negotiation abilities!

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Mackensie Pearlstein
Aug 9, 2025

Michael Thomas was so patient and incredible with us trying to find our first home. He was so responsive and always excited to tour a place we were interested in. He is incredibly sincere and we are so lucky to have had his guidance!

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stitchridesaniner
May 3, 2025

I was extremely pleased with my realtor, Michael Thomas. He was professional, courteous, and extremely knowledgeable of the Imperial Beach area.
He made some very accurate recommendations for improvements of the property that paid off well.
The professional pictures, videos (including drone) were amazing.
The advertising, including social media was perfectly done and well timed.
Despite a somewhat depressed housing market, we listed the house on a Friday and that same weekend we had multiple, quality offers and escrow closed just a couple of weeks later.
I have no doubt in my mind, that without Michael Thomas' knowledge and skills as a realtor, the house would not have sold as quickly as it did.
I gladly recommend Michael to everyone, and I will definitely be calling him if I find myself in need of a realtor again.

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zuser20190616174602134
Apr 22, 2025

I can't say enough positive things about our experience with California Lending & Realty, and Michael Thomas our agent. My wife and I are first time homebuyers and neither of us are from California, so finding someone we could trust to give us advice and information on property locations and values was very important. Michael was able to provide all the details we needed to be comfortable with our offer and the process of buying a home here.

On top of that, Michael was able to help us deal with issues that came up during the purchase process, and went above and beyond any expectations I had with regards to the services he provided.

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Kelly Sevcik
Mar 13, 2025

Mike, Mike, Mike! We cannot recommend him enough, and it’s a testament to his expertise and care that we’ve worked with him for not one—but two home purchases! First, he helped us find and buy our very first townhome, and six years later, he guided us to our dream primary residence.

What makes Mike truly exceptional is not just his depth of knowledge in real estate, but also his expertise as a lender. He took the time to ensure we understood every aspect of our loan—not just the numbers, but the strategy behind choosing the right terms for our long-term goals. Beyond that, he helped us think outside the typical inspection process, connecting us with specialists so we had a complete and well-rounded understanding of the home before making such a big decision.

Mike is remarkably patient, always available (even for early-morning calls or late-night questions), and his approach is refreshingly thorough and considerate. He doesn’t just want to close a deal—he genuinely cares that his clients make smart, well-informed choices. If you’re looking for someone who is as knowledgeable as they come and has an unmatched commitment to your best interests, Mike is as patient, caring, and knowledgeable as they come.

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Professional Info

Brokerage

California Lending & Realty
3940 Hancock St 109
San Diego, CA 92110

Licensed

Licensed REALTOR®
CA 01396530

Specialties

  • First-time buyers
  • Flipping & rehab
  • Foreclosures & Short sales
  • Luxury properties
  • Military
  • Relocation

Designations

  • ABR®
  • SFR®
  • SRS

Top Cities *

San Diego

  • 17 sales past 3 years
  • 28 days on market
  • $925K median price

Imperial Beach

  • 8 sales past 3 years
  • 18 days on market
  • $905K median price

Santee

  • 4 sales past 3 years
  • 33 days on market
  • $556K 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.