Meet Your San Diego
Real Estate Success Team
Led by industry veteran and award-winning agent Kimberly Schmidt, our boutique team takes a thoughtful, education-first approach to real estate. Known for her data-driven strategy, concierge-level preparation, and personalized guidance, Kimberly helps buyers and sellers navigate the San Diego market with confidence, while ensuring every client receives responsive, one-on-one support throughout the process.
Where industry savvy meets
local expertise

With more than 900 team sales across San Diego County, Kimberly Schmidt & Associates brings over 86 years of combined experience and the local insight needed to navigate a wide range of market conditions, property types, and client situations. Our "Confident Move Method" is built on three pillars: pricing strategy, Emotional ROI, and a communication cadence designed to keep clients informed and confident every step of the way.
From coastal neighborhoods to historic communities and master-planned developments, our team understands that every area of San Diego behaves differently, and that successful real estate decisions require both market knowledge and thoughtful guidance. Clients consistently appreciate our responsive, respectful communication style and the confidence that comes from working with a team that is personally involved, highly experienced, and committed to making the process feel smooth and manageable from start to finish.
Why This Team
Works for You
86 Years of Combined Experience
Our team brings decades of experience guiding clients through changing market conditions, complex negotiations, and a wide range of life transitions, including relocations, downsizing, probate sales, 1031 exchanges, and divorce-related transactions.
Concierge-Level Service
Every client receives the same level of thoughtful guidance, meticulous attention to detail, and high-quality marketing support, regardless of price point. From preparation and presentation to communication and negotiation, our goal is to deliver a polished, highly personalized experience from start to finish.
Direct Communication
We believe consistent, proactive communication is one of the most important parts of a successful real estate experience. From the initial consultation through closing, we stay closely connected every step of the way.
Meet Our Agents

Jeff Hinds
Jeff Hinds
A proud San Diego native, Jeff brings 21+ years of local insight to your purchase and/or sale. As a member of the Compass Military Division, and with a strong background in lending, Jeff specializes in helping active-duty and veteran families navigate the complexities of VA loans and tight relocation timelines. His philosophy is simple: he treats every client like a close friend, ensuring that the process of "selling San Diego" is as enjoyable as it is successful. When he's not working, you'll find him golfing, surfing, or snowboarding.
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Lina Saba
Lina Saba
Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®). With a degree in Mathematics from SDSU and a background in hospitality, Lina bridges the gap between complex data and world-class service. She is the team's tech vanguard, utilizing real-time market tools and her popular "Tech Tip" videos to keep clients ahead of the curve. Lina's proactive approach ensures that no opportunity is missed and no question goes unanswered.
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Barbara Jane Torio
Barbara Jane Torio
Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®). Certified Trust & Probate Specialist. Barbara is a dedicated and experienced agent in her own right, and also Kimberly's right-hand woman. With a background in hospitality services, her attention to client care is exceptional. She coordinates listing prep and marketing efforts, and has deep knowledge of San Diego's real estate trends. Fluent in French, Italian, and Spanish, Barbara serves as a diligent advocate for her buyers and sellers. Clients love her white-glove service.
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Joe McLaughlin
Joe McLaughlin
Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®). Born and raised in La Jolla, Joe has been in the top 5% of San Diego real estate agents for more than two decades. His 25 years of real estate experience, plus an additional decade of construction and landscaping experience, are invaluable to his clients. A solutions-oriented optimist and avid surfer of 45+ years, Joe is a member of the Windansea Surf Club and an active supporter of Feeding San Diego and community beach events.
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FAQ - Working With Kimberly Schmidt and Her Team
Kimberly Schmidt & Associates is a San Diego real estate team known for strategic pricing, strong negotiation, and data-driven decision-making. We specialize in representing buyers and sellers of single-family homes throughout San Diego County. We also have deep knowledge of the condo, townhome, and multi-unit markets.
Clients choose us because we combine market intelligence with thoughtful execution. Every recommendation is grounded in current housing data, hyper-local neighborhood trends, and an understanding of buyer and seller behavior in today’s market. Through our Confident Move Method, we combine pricing strategy, thoughtful communication, and Emotional ROI to help clients make clear, informed decisions while feeling supported throughout the process.
We serve clients across all of San Diego County, including coastal communities like Carlsbad, La Jolla, and Pacific Beach; metro neighborhoods like Mission Hills, Downtown, and North Park; more suburban areas like 4S Ranch, Rancho Penasquitos, and Torrey Highlands; and the southern and eastern parts of the County like Chula Vista and La Mesa (and everything in between).
We also hang our licenses with Compass, the #1 brokerage in San Diego, and make use of their end-to-end real estate technology platform where you can see every single stage of your real estate transaction in one place. All of this is paired with top-notch marketing, making for creating a more streamlined and connected client experience.
Pricing is both analytical and strategic. We evaluate recent comparable sales, absorption rates, days on market trends, inventory levels, and buyer activity specific to your neighborhood. We also evaluate how buyers are likely to emotionally respond to a home’s presentation, condition, and positioning in the current market.
Rather than simply matching the highest sale, we position homes to generate the strongest response based on current conditions. In competitive markets, this can create leverage. In shifting markets, it protects equity.
Clients can expect structured guidance, proactive communication, and a clearly defined strategy from consultation to closing. We provide:
- A customized market analysis
- A clear pricing or offer strategy
- Marketing execution (for sellers)
- Negotiation leadership
- Contract and contingency management
- An advisory relationship built on strategy, communication, and trust/li>
Our communication cadence is designed to reduce uncertainty and help clients feel informed, prepared, and confident throughout the transaction.
We frequently work with professionals and families relocating to San Diego. We provide neighborhood education, school insights, lifestyle comparisons, and strategic guidance based on commute patterns, architectural preferences, and long-term investment considerations.
Relocation requires more than finding a house; it requires understanding how different neighborhoods fit different lifestyles. That's where local expertise matters.
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Experience Matters
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