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Proud To Be Your San Diego Real Estate Experts

San Diego real estate expert and team lead Kimberly Schmidt takes a thoughtful, high-touch approach to helping buyers and sellers navigate one of life's most important decisions. Known for her Confident Move Method™, which incorporates data-driven strategy, concierge-level preparation, and education-first guidance, Kimberly and her team work closely with clients to understand their goals, provide clear advisory, and create a plan that feels both strategic and manageable. While they successfully close all types of real estate transactions, Kimberly Schmidt & Associates is uniquely positioned as San Diego’s go-to team for life's big moves. Our specialized team features proven, repeatable playbooks for:

Trust & Probate Sales (Certified Trust & Probate Specialist - CTPS)
Senior Transitions & Retirement Relocations (Seniors Real Estate Specialist® - SRES®)
Multi-Step 'Move-Up' Journeys (Pricing Strategy Advisor - PSA®)

Ranked in the top 1.5% of small teams nationwide by The Wall Street Journal's RealTrends, and with over 300 5-star reviews across platforms, Kimberly Schmidt & Associates helps buyers and sellers throughout San Diego County, with particular expertise in metro and coastal communities. The team typically represents premier homes in the $800,000 to $5,000,000 price range.

Whether you're preparing to sell or contemplating your next purchase, every recommendation is designed not just to support the process, but to help you make smarter decisions and achieve the strongest possible financial outcome.

San Diego Real Estate Expert

Whether you're buying, selling, or relocating, we've got you covered.

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Buyers

The best buying experience

We're here to guide you through every step of the home buying process. By taking a consultative and educational approach, our clients are well-informed and know exactly what to expect. This paves the way for a smooth transaction. .

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Sellers

The best selling experience

It's not uncommon for sellers to feel overwhelmed. That's where we come in. Armed with deep market knowledge, a proven marketing strategy, and the wisdom of almost 1,000 home sales, we'll set you on the path toward getting the highest and best price for your home, with the least amount of stress possible.

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Relocation

Moving to San diego?

If you are planning to relocate to the San Diego area, we'd love to help you every step of the way. Download our free relocation guide, and also be sure to check out our detailed videos and write-ups about various areas in San Diego County. You'll learn about schools, restaurants, major employers, and more.

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Real Estate

Trust & Probate Sales

Kimberly Schmidt is a Certified Trust and Probate Specialist, helping trustees, executors, attorneys, and other beneficiaries with their trust and probate home sales. If this describes you, you are in the right place!

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Compass

Concierge

Our clients love Compass Concierge, our signature program where we help cover the cost of home services, repairs, and/or renovations to help you maximize your home sale proceeds....with no upfront payment from you.

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Media Presence

Market Insights On a National Stage

As a trusted San Diego real estate expert, Kimberly Schmidt is a TV host for ADTV's American Dream - San Diego, and often speaks with local and national media to provide insights on market trends, buyer and seller behavior, and the complexities of an ever-changing real estate landscape.

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Featured areas

Start Exploring With Our Local Experts

There is a reason people come from around the world to live in San Diego and its surrounding communities, but choosing the right neighborhood can feel overwhelming. Through her neighborhood guides and video series, San Diego real estate expert Kimberly Schmidt offers a closer look at each area, combining local insight with real-world perspective on lifestyle, market trends, and what it's actually like to live there. As a host for The American Dream TV - San Diego, Kimberly regularly explores communities across the region, bringing that same on-the-ground insight into every video she creates. New videos are added regularly, so you can explore each neighborhood with clarity and confidence.

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2024 & 2025 Sales Volume Over$100 Million Use our experience to your advantage

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Wall Street Journal's Real Trends

A real estate experience that goes way beyond the purchase.

Featured Listings

Hand Picked Properties Just For You.

Searching for homes in San Diego should feel exciting, not overwhelming. Through The Confident Move Method, Kimberly Schmidt & Associates take an education-first approach designed to help buyers understand the market, evaluate opportunities strategically, and move forward with confidence. When it’s time to make an offer, our data-driven guidance, pricing expertise, and focus on your Emotional ROI help you make smart decisions aligned with both your financial goals and lifestyle. With a high-tech, high-touch experience tailored to your preferred communication style, browsing becomes a more focused path toward finding the right home.

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Success Stories

"Kimberly and Barbara are both my buyer and seller agent. I am so glad to have them to be my agent. They are incredibly communicative throughout our home buying and selling. They are so professional and patient."

"Kimberly Schmidt and her team helped us sell a single family home in Eastlake Greens in Chula Vista in just 5 days for $50,000 above our list price - we received multiple offers. Kimberly followed the team's Confident Move Method™ framework, which focuses on strategic pricing and concierge-level preparation, and the end result was a very easy and organized sale. Their extensive print and digital …

"We moved to San Diego from Florida, which meant that almost all of our correspondence was from a distance and across three time zones. Barbara Torio was instrumental in helping us narrow down homes and dial-in the type of home my family needed. My wife and I visited San Diego for a week, and Barbara had multiple homes lined up for us to tour and was very flexible if plans changed. She helped us ne…

"If you are looking for elite yet approachable and personable, top-notch professionals to handle what is likely the most important financial transaction of your life, call Kimberly Schmidt and Barbara from Compass. They helped us sell our single-family home in Eastlake Vistas, Chula Vista, in a staggering six days. Not only did they secure multiple competitive offers, but they also negotiated a fin…

"Kimberly and Barbara were absolutely exceptional throughout both the purchase of our new home and the sale of our previous home. What can often be a stressful and overwhelming process felt much easier thanks to their expertise, guidance, and constant support. From start to finish, they communicated clearly and promptly, keeping us informed every step of the way. They provided valuable advice, ans…

"Kimberly was wonderful to work with from start to finish. This is the second home we have sold through her (one single family home in Escondido and a multi-unit in North Park), because we have such confidence and trust in her process. She is knowledgeable, professional, and made the entire sale process feel smooth and easy. Her communication was excellent, and she guided us through everything wit…

"Working with Kimberly made looking for a new place easy and seamless. From the start she was professional and detailed throughout the whole process. From appointments to see places, follow up with seller’s agents to knowledge of California real estate laws, Kimberly made my buying experience stress free. I would highly recommend her to anyone who’s looking for a real estate agent."

"Kimberly and her team were amazing to work with! She helped us sell our townhome in Mission Valley, San Diego and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Kimberly is incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and always on top of every detail. Her team was just as professional and supportive, making sure everything stayed on track from start to finish. We truly felt taken care of every step of …

"Working with Kim and her team was a positive experience—she secured full asking price for our home even in a competitive market. Her strategy, communication, and understanding of local trends made the entire process smooth and stress‑free. We couldn’t be happier with the results and highly recommend her to anyone looking to sell.""

"Kimberly was very helpful and very thorough. She understands the market and is just the consummate pro I needed to get this done. We sold our place fast even though there were some bumps along the way. She got us through them. Thanks, Kimberly!"