La Jolla
Ocean-view bluffs, the Cove and a walkable village. Close to UC San Diego.
Neighborhoods
Where in San Diego?
A short guide to some of the areas I work in. Pick a group to narrow the list.
Pacific Beach
Boardwalk, bay and beach within a few blocks. Condos, bungalows and duplexes near the sand.
Point Loma
Sunset Cliffs, Shelter Island and Liberty Station, with quieter streets and water views.
Coronado
A small-town island reached by bridge or ferry, with a long beach and a strong sense of place.
North Park
Craftsman bungalows, craft breweries and the 30th Street dining strip.
Little Italy
Bayfront condo living, a Saturday farmers market and restaurants on foot.
Mission Hills
Hillside streets, historic homes and canyon views, minutes from downtown.
Encinitas
The surf towns of Cardiff and Leucadia, with a laid-back coastal feel.
Carlsbad
A village by the sea, wide beaches, spring flower fields and many newer communities.
Oceanside
A pier, a harbor and a growing downtown, often with more room for the money.
Scripps Ranch
Tree-lined suburban streets, a lake and a close-knit community.
Rancho Bernardo
Golf, parks and larger lots in the valleys north of the city.
Services
Three ways I can help
Buying
Find the right neighborhood, tour homes and make an offer that can win without overpaying.
- Neighborhood matching by commute and lifestyle
- Offer strategy and negotiation
- Inspection and escrow guidance
Selling
Price the home against real nearby sales, prepare it and market it so it shows well in person and online.
- Pricing based on recent comparable sales
- Prep and staging advice
- Offer review and closing support
Investing
Run the numbers on rental properties, small multifamily and homes with room for an ADU.
- Rent, expense and cash-flow analysis
- Duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes
- ADU and house-hacking potential
How it works
From first call to keys
Here is the usual order for a purchase. A sale follows a similar path in reverse.
1
Consultation
We talk about your timeline, budget and what a good outcome looks like.
2
Financing
You meet with a lender for a pre-approval, so you know your price range before you tour.
3
Search and tours
I send matching homes, we visit the best ones and compare them against nearby sales.
4
Offer and escrow
Once the seller accepts, escrow opens. Inspections, the appraisal and your loan approval all happen inside the contingency period, which is typically 17 days under the standard California contract.
5
Closing
You sign, funds transfer and the deed records. Closing usually lands about 30 days after acceptance.
Good to know
San Diego details that affect your purchase
Four topics that come up often here. Ask me about any of them.
ADUs and junior ADUs
California law makes it easier to add an accessory dwelling unit, such as a backyard cottage or a garage conversion. Rules on size, setbacks and fees still differ by city and by lot, so check what a specific property allows before you count on one.
Mello-Roos
Some newer communities pay for roads, schools and parks through a special tax called Mello-Roos. It appears on the property tax bill and can change your monthly cost, so ask for it early on any home built in the last few decades.
Property tax after you buy
Under Proposition 13, a property is reassessed at its purchase price when it sells. That means the seller's current tax bill is a poor guide to what you will pay. I can estimate it for you before you make an offer.
The Coastal Zone
Homes near the shore may sit inside the California Coastal Zone. Remodels, additions and some other projects there can need a coastal development permit, which adds time and cost.
About
Meet Siddharth
I'm a REALTOR® based in San Diego and licensed in California through 1st Class Real Estate SD. I help buyers, sellers and investors across the county make clear decisions about one of the biggest purchases of their lives.
I read the reports, check the numbers and flag problems before you make an offer. I explain each step as it comes, and I send the numbers behind my advice so you can check them yourself.
Contact
Let's talk about your move
Tell me what you're planning and I'll get back to you. There is no cost to start a conversation.
- Phone
- (858) 425-5544
- sid@thesandiegoagent.com
- @thesandiegoagentsid
- Serving
- San Diego County