“We had a wonderful experience working with Barbara on the purchase of our investment property in San Diego. From start to finish, she was knowledgeable, responsive, and truly committed to protecting our interests. This was not a straightforward transaction, but Barbara worked tirelessly to keep everything moving and negotiated an incredible $74,000 in seller credits along with an additional price reduction. One thing we especially appreciated was how she coordinated all the inspectors and made sure every inspection went smoothly. She was personally present throughout the entire inspection process, even when we couldn’t be there ourselves. Knowing she was looking out for us and handling everything gave us tremendous peace of mind. Her experience, persistence, attention to detail, and willingness to go above and beyond made a real difference. We felt confident having her on our side throughout the process and would highly recommend Barbara to anyone looking to buy or invest in San Diego real estate!”
“Working with Lina and her team was absolutely amazing! We hear so many stories about people searching for homes for months and months even years! Not with Lina. We found our forever home in a matter of weeks. She negotiated 175K off purchase price with additional 50K in seller credits. She got us a lender and we closed with no issues or hiccups! Will definitely use her and her team again for any future purchase or sale!”
“Kimberly Schmidt was a huge help in my recent real estate donation transaction in Southern California. She was recommended to me by a real estate agent in Seattle, Washington as I was looking for a well-connected local real estate professional. Kimberly was very prompt in responding to my request to find a Title and Escrow Company. Even though she was not directly involved in the transaction, she went out of her way to check in on the progress of my transaction throughout the process and helped me with making this project a success. I would highly recommend Kimberly when it comes to any real estate transaction because of her knowledge and connections with the real estate community in Southern California.”
“My brother is a licensed Real Estate agent but since he no longer lives in San Diego he helped my wife and I screen various agents to represent us with buying a single family home in University Heights. He narrowed the search down to three teams but he INSISTED “please make sure you speak to Kimberly, her team is seriously impressive.” So that is what we did. Initial takeaway from our first meeting with Kimberly is she has a high level of integrity in the way she conducts her business. I really admire working with people who are up-front and Kimberly was transparent and genuine every step of the way with regards to our agent client relationship. She was also an EXCELLENT negotiator on our behalf. She listened to all our concerns and we were supported throughout the process. She has a great sense of market value. (It always surprised me and impressed me when she would notice things that were good reasons to bring the price down.) She was attentive during inspections in order to be ready for negotiations. She has over twenty years of experience as an agent in San Diego, and it clearly showed. I almost gave up the search, we weren't finding the right home that sparked the right kind of excitement, but then all of a sudden we did. In a matter of 18 or so days from our first offer to close, we landed a dream home, a beautiful single family home in University Heights. Some of my major takeaways after working with Kimberly. She is an excellent listener and offers great advice when asked. She will work hard to get you the home you want at the best possible price. She has a great sense of the value of homes on the market. At least once she has a chance to visit them. Her negotiating style works well and she knows how to deal with the gamut of agents out there. She was prompt, and responsive When you work with someone almost every day for over a month you get a sense of them and Kimberly is a great person that we really enjoyed working with.”
“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 final sale price several tens of thousands of dollars above our asking price. Their expertise, strategy, and personal dedication are truly unmatched.”
“Barbara was very patient and an advocate for us as buyers as we searched for the perfect place to call home I absolutely recommend Barbara for your home search and or if your selling your home as she is thorough and very knowledgeable about the San Diego area Thanks again! Cheers”
“Lina Saba and Kimberly Schmidt helped us sell our single-family home in Santee in just 8 days for above asking price. They worked together as a team, providing professional staging, print marketing, and digital media, and their 72-hour launch plan saw dozens of groups through the home in just a few days. Their Confident Move Method™ ensured the home looked amazing from day one, was priced perfectly, and the entire process was smooth and organized. We felt supported the entire way. I loved how well they communicated throughout the process and whenever I had a question they were sure to respond in a professional and prompt manner. I highly recommend this team!!!”
“Kimberly Schmidt helped us sell a probate townhome in Rancho Bernardo, and I honestly don’t think we could have navigated the process without her. The sale was more complex than a typical home sale because of the probate process and several other factors, but Kimberly’s experience and expertise made a potentially overwhelming situation feel manageable from start to finish. She got the property sold in just 11 days—$20,000 above the list price. As a Certified Trust and Probate Specialist, her knowledge of probate sales was invaluable. She knew how to anticipate issues, keep everything moving, and guide us through decisions we didn’t always know we needed to make. Kimberly also went above and beyond constantly. She was incredibly responsive, proactive, and willing to step in whenever something needed attention. There were several moments where her experience and willingness to go the extra mile saved us a lot of heartache and stress. I always felt like she genuinely had our best interests in mind, and that level of trust meant a lot to us during what could have been a very difficult process. Her Confident Move Method™ provided a clear strategy for pricing and preparing the property, and her print and digital marketing made the home stand out when we launched. She priced it perfectly from the beginning and kept us informed every step of the way. Most importantly, I trust Kimberly. When you’re dealing with something as complicated and emotional as a probate sale, having someone you can rely on completely is incredibly valuable. I would recommend Kimberly without hesitation to anyone selling a home, especially anyone navigating a probate or trust sale. She is knowledgeable, dedicated, and truly goes above and beyond for her clients.”
“Lina Saba is simply outstanding. She helped us find our dream home in La Mesa while working within a tight budget, a home with everything we needed and wanted, in a fantastic location. Throughout the process, she navigated negotiations with the seller's agent skillfully, building a genuine rapport with the sellers that made everything go smoothly. To add we were not the highest bid, she found out what was important to the sellers coupled with a human connection enabled us getting our awesome first home. What really set Lina apart was her kindness and generosity. She got us into our home earlier than expected, met us late at night to make sure we got the keys, and even welcomed us with a thoughtful housewarming gift. She treats her clients like family and consistently goes above and beyond. She never seems to take a day off when it comes to taking care of her clients. We highly recommend Lina to anyone looking for an agent who is knowledgeable, dedicated, and genuinely cares about her clients' happiness”
“My wife and I worked with Lina to help us buy a single family home in San Diego, and the experience was great from start to finish. She was always responsive - answered every call and text, which really mattered when we needed quick answers. Lina's knowledge of neighborhoods and her ability to find homes that matched what we were looking for impressed us. She was proactive and thoughtful throughout the entire process, and the smooth closing process made everything feel manageable. I'd definitely recommend Lina to anyone looking to buy a home in San Diego.”