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Kurt was very attentive from the initial consultation phone call to end of the short sale of my condo. We received consistant emails in regards to what the next step would be or if any further clarification needed to be made on a step that was recently completed.
What I liked most was how Kurt did a good job of explaining the short sale process to me. I know nothing about short sales and I felt comfortable with everything that was going on. I felt I could call Kurt with any questions if need be. I spoke with a few people who have gone through the short sale process and they were amazed at how quickly and effectively my process went. I would highly reccommend Kurt to anyone who is need of assistance with a short sale. Less
Kurt was very attentive from the initial consultation phone call to end of the short sale of my condo. We received consistant emails in regards to what the next step would be or if any further clarification needed to be made on a step that was recently completed.
What I liked most was how Kurt did a good job of explaining the short sale process to me. I know nothing about short sales and I felt comfortable with everything that was going on. I felt I could call Kurt with any questions if need be... More
Posted by user86136476 on 05/13/2013
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I would highly recommend Kurt Wannebo and his team at SDREAI. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I found it necessary to sell my home in a short-sale. Kurt and his team were able advise me of the process, list my home, secure a qualified buyer, and facilitate the ultimate closing of the sale, at no cost to me, in a timely manner. Both Kurt and Felicia Jerbasi were highly responsive and pro-active in communicating with me every step of the way while negotiating the transactions with the buyers, sellers, lenders and escrow agent. In an uncomfortable situation, Kurt was able to make the process as easy and pleasant as possible, reducing the additional stress this could have caused. Kurt and his team are honest, hard-working (7 days a week!), respectful, and produce great results. Way to go, Kurt! Less
I would highly recommend Kurt Wannebo and his team at SDREAI. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I found it necessary to sell my home in a short-sale. Kurt and his team were able advise me of the process, list my home, secure a qualified buyer, and facilitate the ultimate closing of the sale, at no cost to me, in a timely manner. Both Kurt and Felicia Jerbasi were highly responsive and pro-active in communicating with me every step of the way while negotiating the transactions with the buyers, s... More
Posted by user5961021 on 04/29/2013
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Kurt Wannebo and his Team of agents were knowledgable, professional, got the results that we desired. The buy and sell side agents (John L. and Felicia J.) were each excellent: experienced, responsive, and willing to answer all of our questions. They efficiently executed a buy and sell for us. I would highly recommend Kurt and his Team for any real estate buy or sell activity.
Posted by user4045604 on 04/20/2013
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only had a brief conversation with Kurt, and was referred on to John La Mattery, a senior buyer specialist for Kurt regarding a purchase of a shortsale property. I cannot say there was much benefit in working with the group considering the price paid for the short sale was bid up some 35% from the original estimate although that may have been a reflection on their job of marketing. John was professional and did what was expected.
Posted by stockjockg on 04/17/2013
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I am very thankful I was introduced to Kurt and his team. This was by far the best home selling experience I have ever had. His skill in quickly selling my home with very limited involvement on my part was unparalleled. He and his team have the process mastered, especially in short sales. Not only was he able to sell my home in Orange County from San Diego, but his network of professionals were able to assist in finding my family a rental home in the area we desired in a very short time. I would not hesitate to recommend Kurt and his team time and again. I will use him for my next home purchase as well. Thanks Kurt! Less
I am very thankful I was introduced to Kurt and his team. This was by far the best home selling experience I have ever had. His skill in quickly selling my home with very limited involvement on my part was unparalleled. He and his team have the process mastered, especially in short sales. Not only was he able to sell my home in Orange County from San Diego, but his network of professionals were able to assist in finding my family a rental home in the area we desired in a very short time. I ... More
Posted by user0337226 on 04/16/2013
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Excellent! Our transaction was not easy and took a while - not because of anything SDREAI did or didn't do - but we were kept in the loop the whole time. I would highly recommend Tiffany Abbiate as well. She was easy to work with, always responded to any of our questions or concerns via email or text or phone as soon as she was able. Kurt's videos were very imformative and answered alot of questions. I would recommend Tiffany in particular and this office to anyone I know.
Posted by user1175932 on 04/16/2013
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We recently purchased our short sale home through Kurt Wannebo's SDREAI. As first time homebuyers, we had no idea how the process worked and were lucky to work with Tom Wilson. Tom gave off a great first impression and continued to impress us throughout the home buying process. He is very knowledgeable, professional, and assured us that we would close on time. He makes you feel as if you are his number one priority and always returns phone calls and emails promptly. He explains each step of the process, involves you in the decisions, and makes you feel comfortable and confident with your purchase. Whatever your situation is, Tom can help you! We had a unique situation and he made owning a home possible for us!
We would highly recommend SDREAI and Tom Wilson! Less
We recently purchased our short sale home through Kurt Wannebo's SDREAI. As first time homebuyers, we had no idea how the process worked and were lucky to work with Tom Wilson. Tom gave off a great first impression and continued to impress us throughout the home buying process. He is very knowledgeable, professional, and assured us that we would close on time. He makes you feel as if you are his number one priority and always returns phone calls and emails promptly. He explains each ste... More
Posted by Ilovecheese on 03/29/2013
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Kurt Wannebo & the entire staff at San Diego Real Estate & Investments are first class. From initial inquiry into short sales, Kurt proved to be extremely knowledgeable of the entire process, explained it honestly in great detail, and provided references for free accounting advice. Once we decided to proceed, Mike Hinmon was assigned to work directly with us & work through the entire process. Mike & Kurt were both quick to respond to any questions throughout the process & kept us up-to-date on a regular basis. They are definitely experts in shortsales & I would recommend them to anyone. Less
Kurt Wannebo & the entire staff at San Diego Real Estate & Investments are first class. From initial inquiry into short sales, Kurt proved to be extremely knowledgeable of the entire process, explained it honestly in great detail, and provided references for free accounting advice. Once we decided to proceed, Mike Hinmon was assigned to work directly with us & work through the entire process. Mike & Kurt were both quick to respond to any questions throughout the process & kept us up-to-date o... More
Posted by user6391597 on 03/10/2013
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My name is Abe and we used Kurt and his team of experts to guide us through our Real Estate transaction. Kurt's team handled our transaction from day one with the utmost professionalism and our agent Felicia was fantastic through the whole process. When i needed a question or had concerns i called Felicia and i got a call back right away. I was very impressed with the responsiveness and the attention to detail we received. I gave Kurt,Felicia and the rest of his team all 5 stars because they deserve it.I truly was impressed with the level of professionalism we recieved and i'm not just saying that. If you are thinking about selling or purchasing a home i would HIGHLY recommend San Diego Real Estate and Investments. Less
My name is Abe and we used Kurt and his team of experts to guide us through our Real Estate transaction. Kurt's team handled our transaction from day one with the utmost professionalism and our agent Felicia was fantastic through the whole process. When i needed a question or had concerns i called Felicia and i got a call back right away. I was very impressed with the responsiveness and the attention to detail we received. I gave Kurt,Felicia and the rest of his team all 5 stars because the... More
Posted by user2092358 on 03/06/2013
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Kurt Wannebo and the team at SDREAI did a great job. Mike Hinmon, and the rest of Kurt's staff took such good care of me, I have to give them the rating they deserve. The whole short sale process required very little effort on my part, and they took care of everything. I believe their experience and professionalism has gained them the contacts needed to cut through red tape and expedite the process.
Posted by user3661092 on 02/28/2013
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I contacted Felicia Jerbasi and Kurt Wannebo to help me with a Short-sale. I was in a pretty tight position and thought I was facing a foreclosure. My anxiety was high and I really didn't trust anyone, and had heard of many horror stories of short-sales gone wrong and ended in foreclosure anyway. They calmed me by walking me through everything, and even the videos Kurt pulled together were helpful although kind of infomercially. They were extremely knowledgeable and I couldn't imagine anyone knowing their business better. My effort was minimal and the results far exceeded my expectations. I want to again thank them for helping me to protect my families financial security. I have already recommended other to them and will certainly go back for all of my future real estate transactions. Less
I contacted Felicia Jerbasi and Kurt Wannebo to help me with a Short-sale. I was in a pretty tight position and thought I was facing a foreclosure. My anxiety was high and I really didn't trust anyone, and had heard of many horror stories of short-sales gone wrong and ended in foreclosure anyway. They calmed me by walking me through everything, and even the videos Kurt pulled together were helpful although kind of infomercially. They were extremely knowledgeable and I couldn't imagine a... More
Posted by DavidEricLeonard on 02/26/2013
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We met with Kurt when we started the short sale process for my condo and he clearly answered all my questions in the simplest way possible. I left the appointment confident he and his company would get the job done. Mike H. was assigned to selling my condo. Even though we never met, he always returned my calls promptly and kept me updated. Needless to say, it took over a year to sell the condo; not because of Mike but because of the banks being difficult. Throughout the process, he reassured me that he was going to keep trying to work with them.
I would recommend Kurt and his company because they get the job done, they keep you informed, and they are very professional. Less
We met with Kurt when we started the short sale process for my condo and he clearly answered all my questions in the simplest way possible. I left the appointment confident he and his company would get the job done. Mike H. was assigned to selling my condo. Even though we never met, he always returned my calls promptly and kept me updated. Needless to say, it took over a year to sell the condo; not because of Mike but because of the banks being difficult. Throughout the process, he reassured me ... More
Posted by user3825857 on 02/21/2013
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The team at SDREAI is top notch. I recently worked with this remarkable team on the short sale of my property. When I had my consultation with Kurt, I was a bit apprehensive to tell the truth. I have heard so many horror stories of people who were affected by the housing market decline, property values dropping, dealing with short sales/foreclosures, working with other ?short sale specialists?, and their disappointments. I knew people who were sitting in suspense waiting over a year for their lenders to approve or just being generally unresponsive. But I consider myself lucky that I did not have to go through similar issues. I had the pleasure of working with Nicole Furlong on the short sale of my property. She was courteous, professional, and completely on top of her game. Any questions or concerns I had were dealt with promptly and without hesitation. Once we received offers, she worked with me to map out plan to move forward and executed flawlessly. Nicole and the SDREAI team REALLY took care of EVERYTHING! Having to fill out the endless amount of paperwork or providing documentation to the lender was not a great experience, to say the least, but her assistance made it easy. Less than three months later, our short sale got approved. At the last minute before closing escrow, the buyer walked. This did not deter Nicole, she was diligent in getting us another buyer very quickly, and less than two months later we got approval again and have now closed. I would recommend anyone who has any real estate needs to utilize the SDREAI expertise. Thank you Nicole and SDREAI, your team is awesome!!! Less
The team at SDREAI is top notch. I recently worked with this remarkable team on the short sale of my property. When I had my consultation with Kurt, I was a bit apprehensive to tell the truth. I have heard so many horror stories of people who were affected by the housing market decline, property values dropping, dealing with short sales/foreclosures, working with other ?short sale specialists?, and their disappointments. I knew people who were sitting in suspense waiting over a year for thei... More
Posted by user3189053 on 02/21/2013
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I'd like to thank John LaMattery for making my last deal happen. John is the ultimate professional whose word can be trusted 100%. He understands the local market well and can add significant value to any buying or selling process. I have worked with John for about a year now and during that time we have established a very strong relationship. Our latest transaction went very smoothly thanks to John and I look forward to working with him again in the near future.
Posted by user875372 on 02/20/2013
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Kurt Wannebo and the San Diego Real Estate team were a pleasure to work with. I contacted Kurt for help with a short sale on my home. I was living in Virginia at the time and was afraid it would be difficult to sell my home in California from a different state. He assured me that it would not be a problem. I was assigned an agent Felicia Jerbasi and all my concerns and fears were quickly set at ease. My short sale was approved and closed in a very timely manner. The team was professional and very knowledgeable about the entire process. I could not be happier.
I would highly recommend Kurt and his team if you are buying or selling a home. This is a top notch company that puts the customer first and one you can trust to act on your behalf. Less
Kurt Wannebo and the San Diego Real Estate team were a pleasure to work with. I contacted Kurt for help with a short sale on my home. I was living in Virginia at the time and was afraid it would be difficult to sell my home in California from a different state. He assured me that it would not be a problem. I was assigned an agent Felicia Jerbasi and all my concerns and fears were quickly set at ease. My short sale was approved and closed in a very timely manner. The team was professional and v... More
Posted by user53958758 on 02/19/2013
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I worked primarily with Erika Spears on buying a short sale property in San Diego. She worked very diligently on my behalf through a very long process imposed by the bank. As I live on the East coast, I relied on her to do everything. This was well beyond the expectations that one would have in a regular agent-buyer interaction as I was not available in-person Despite the short sale buying process being extended, Erika Spears and Kurt Wannebo made it as easy as possible. I was never anxious about the process as they provided me with very clear and regular updates. They were very truthful and ethical in their interactions with me. I am giving them the highest possible rating which is very deserved. Less
I worked primarily with Erika Spears on buying a short sale property in San Diego. She worked very diligently on my behalf through a very long process imposed by the bank. As I live on the East coast, I relied on her to do everything. This was well beyond the expectations that one would have in a regular agent-buyer interaction as I was not available in-person Despite the short sale buying process being extended, Erika Spears and Kurt Wannebo made it as easy as possible. I was never anxiou... More
Posted by user4728811 on 02/18/2013
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Kurt and his staff assissted me with my short sale. Kurt really put me at ease after our first phone consultation. He explained the short sale process really well and answered all of my questions. Kurt also emailed me a number of videos in which he explained the short sale process again. Once we had worked out the basics Kurt and his team began working to sell my condo. My agent Nicole Furlong was absolutely fantastic. She explained every part of the process, got seller's offers really quickly, helped me with paperwork, and put my concerns first. She is the best agent I have ever worked with. I would highly recommend that anyone who is considering a short sale talk to Kurt first. He will get you educated in the process. Lastly, Kurt and his staff were organized, professional, and absolutely customer friendly in every way. Less
Kurt and his staff assissted me with my short sale. Kurt really put me at ease after our first phone consultation. He explained the short sale process really well and answered all of my questions. Kurt also emailed me a number of videos in which he explained the short sale process again. Once we had worked out the basics Kurt and his team began working to sell my condo. My agent Nicole Furlong was absolutely fantastic. She explained every part of the process, got seller's offers really... More
Posted by user7618057 on 02/15/2013
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We chose SDREAI for our short sale because of the great reviews, informative online videos, and most importantly Kurt Wannebo?s expertise in the real estate industry. We could see why SDREAI was highly rated with all its clients. Kurt and his entire team made our short sale as stress free as possible. They kept the process moving smoothly and quickly while keeping us well informed. Other than the emotional stress of the situation, the hardest part for us was the paperwork. Our house in Riverside County was listed in July and closed escrow in December. Our deadline was to close by the end of 2012 in order to take advantage of the Mortgage Debt Relief Act and SDREAI fulfilled it even though there were some setbacks with our lenders. One of the initial lures of the company was Kurt?s promptness which, to us, was a good sign of professionalism and attention to detail. He was never late (or too early) for an appointment with us. He also offered his honest advice and was very patient with our numerous questions. You could tell by speaking with him that he knew his business and he, as they say, ran a tight ship. We mainly worked with Felicia during the entire short sale process. She was always on top of all the things that needed to get done especially working diligently with the banks. She was prompt, knowledgeable, patient, and courteous. Felicia constantly provided us with timely updates and responded quickly to all our emails and phone calls even on late evenings, weekends, and surprisingly during her holiday vacation. Without her dedication and aggressiveness our short sale would have not closed on time. We also had the pleasure of talking to both Becky and Marcella on a couple of occasions regarding the final escrow documents and both were extremely friendly, helpful, and courteous. Needless to say, we made a good decision and are very pleased with the professional service we received from the entire team from SDREAI. Without any hesitation, we highly recommend them for any real estate transaction. Thank you SDREAI! Less
We chose SDREAI for our short sale because of the great reviews, informative online videos, and most importantly Kurt Wannebo?s expertise in the real estate industry. We could see why SDREAI was highly rated with all its clients. Kurt and his entire team made our short sale as stress free as possible. They kept the process moving smoothly and quickly while keeping us well informed. Other than the emotional stress of the situation, the hardest part for us was the paperwork. Our house in Riversi... More
Posted by dragon719 on 02/14/2013
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Kurt Wannebo runs a very professional and honest real estate business. From the moment when we first met all the way to post escrow, my wife and I were very informed of every step of the process. Kurt's team is very knowledgeable of the local and surrounding markets, and have a thorough understanding of the real estate laws, regulation, and options. This combined with their very effective negotiating skills guaranteed success in our transaction. Also want to personally thank Tiffany Abbiate for her strong work ethic, attention to detail, and responsiveness.. In summary, I would strongly recommend Kurt and his team for any real estate related transaction. Less
Kurt Wannebo runs a very professional and honest real estate business. From the moment when we first met all the way to post escrow, my wife and I were very informed of every step of the process. Kurt's team is very knowledgeable of the local and surrounding markets, and have a thorough understanding of the real estate laws, regulation, and options. This combined with their very effective negotiating skills guaranteed success in our transaction. Also want to personally thank Tiffany Abbiate... More
Posted by user6524343 on 02/02/2013
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Tom Wilson from Kurt Wannebos' office was my agent for a short sale purchase of a home for my daughter. He explained the short sale process to me and everything went very well. It takes a little time but he told me that up front and in the end it was well worth it. He was very responsive to any questions I had along the way. I would highly recommend him for any real estate needs.
Posted by user7554195 on 02/01/2013
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I heard about Kurt Wannebo from a friend who was involved in a short sell. I was curious about the opportunities but heard so many negative things about buying short sell properties. I was working with another agent for over a month with little success. The agent was pushy, telling me I need to put an offer that is more than the asking price for property that was overpriced. She refused to show me any short sell properties even though I repeatedly asked to see some. All I learned from her was that Encinitas was a very lovely place. Her efforts teetered off... We ended our search. I contacted Kurt Wannebo and got helped from Erika Spears. We met on Thursday for introductions and Q&A. On Saturday she got me into a short sell property. The property was not quite what I had envisioned but it had lots of potential. The short sell property was about to be re-listed because the buyer walked out but Erika was on her toes and slipped us in before anyone else got a chance. We put in an offer which was equal to the previous buyer's offer. I was expecting one month or more before we would hear back from the bank. Within two weeks the bank approved the offer. The fastest bank approved short sell she has seen! I was very nervous. This was my first home purchase. I had lots of questions. She walked me through the whole process. She was very patient with me and explained everything clearly. The seller agent was not responsive but she persevered. She kept reaching out to him for answers on the property. She made demands on my behalf. The unit was tenant occupied and they left the place with trash everywhere. Erika got the seller agent to arrange removal of 90% of the trash. They left a plastic yard chair, small grill (which turned out to be broken), a shelving unit and a wooden work table. I guess they thought I could used the stuff. I was grateful that they took away the mattress and the piles of trash. Unfortunately I did not pay attention to the fact that a recycle bin was missing. I ended up having to pay for that myself. She also help me find my mailbox. I had a key but did not know the location of the mailbox or the number of the mail box. She called and emailed the seller agent until I got my answer. Erika and SDREI even gave me a Home Depot gift card to assist with some of the repairs I need to do on the property. Erika is top notch. There is so much I can say about her. Thank you Erika Spears, Kurt Wannebo and SDREI. Less
I heard about Kurt Wannebo from a friend who was involved in a short sell. I was curious about the opportunities but heard so many negative things about buying short sell properties. I was working with another agent for over a month with little success. The agent was pushy, telling me I need to put an offer that is more than the asking price for property that was overpriced. She refused to show me any short sell properties even though I repeatedly asked to see some. All I learned from her was th... More
Posted by user432267 on 01/30/2013
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My agent did a fantastic job. He understood the market and communicated very effectively with seller and his agent. We closed a short sale in less than 3 months. He is not the first agent whom I worked with; I can sure conclude that I would have had to wait longer or not getting the property at all if I have used other agents.
Posted by user1870689 on 01/25/2013
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We had such a great experience with Kurt Wannebo! We had an initial call with him to see if a short sale was even a good idea. He did not pressure us at all. He just shared with all the facts and what his company offered. We decided to move forward with him. He connected us with his agent Nicole Furlong. She was amazing! Walked us through every step. Offered to meet us if something needed to be signed (huge for me, I have two boys under 3) called every Friday before the week ended just to keep us up to date and always responded right away! The office staff is amazing as well and always went out of their way to help us out anyway they could. I would and will recommend Kurt and his company to anyone who asks me! Less
We had such a great experience with Kurt Wannebo! We had an initial call with him to see if a short sale was even a good idea. He did not pressure us at all. He just shared with all the facts and what his company offered. We decided to move forward with him. He connected us with his agent Nicole Furlong. She was amazing! Walked us through every step. Offered to meet us if something needed to be signed (huge for me, I have two boys under 3) called every Friday before the week ended just to keep u... More
Posted by user74668385 on 01/24/2013
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If you have been on the fence or have even considered short selling your home, do yourself a favor a reach out to the best in San Diego... Kurt Wannebo and San Diego Real Estate Investments. Kurt's professionalism and local knowledge was refreshing in a market where just about every Realtor claims to be a "short sale expert".
Kurt's informative youtube videos guide through what to expect throughout every phase of the process. The business relationships that he and his team possess with everyone from Lenders, Brokers, Underwriters, Negotiators, Escrow Officers, etc gives them distinct advantage to accelerate the process.
I had 5 offers on my home in the first 4 days of listing, and amazingly, Kurt and his team were able to accelerate my file through the process and we closed escrow in just over 2 months. We listed our home on November 1st and we closed on January 2nd. I did not pay a dime to Kurt or his team, to my lender, to escrow or to any closing costs.
Once again, if you are deciding whether or not to short sale your home, you are doing yourself a disservice unless you at least setup a free consultation with Kurt Wannebo. Less
If you have been on the fence or have even considered short selling your home, do yourself a favor a reach out to the best in San Diego... Kurt Wannebo and San Diego Real Estate Investments. Kurt's professionalism and local knowledge was refreshing in a market where just about every Realtor claims to be a "short sale expert".
Kurt's informative youtube videos guide through what to expect throughout every phase of the process. The business relationships that he and his team pos... More
Posted by user99553761 on 01/15/2013
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I recently had to short sale my condo and was unsure on how to go about doing so. I got a flyer from Kurt and decided to give him a call. I was very impressed with the professionalism and great understanding of my situation. This was a difficult decision and Kurt and his team made the experience painless. If you are looking for a professional real estate agent that is there for your best interest and has the team and the time to back it up, then this is the team you want.
Posted by user1018405 on 01/15/2013
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Erika Spears worked with me to close the purchase of my new home. Since I was relocating from out of town, I had limited time and energy to commit to the search. Erika found excellent options for me to see. Ultimately, I selected a very challenging property and Erika worked hard to ensure that the price was right and the transaction went well. My new home will be worth all the work and I'm grateful for Erika's patience and advice! I would recommend her, and the rest of the team, to any as demanding and busy as I am! Less
Erika Spears worked with me to close the purchase of my new home. Since I was relocating from out of town, I had limited time and energy to commit to the search. Erika found excellent options for me to see. Ultimately, I selected a very challenging property and Erika worked hard to ensure that the price was right and the transaction went well. My new home will be worth all the work and I'm grateful for Erika's patience and advice! I would recommend her, and the rest of the team, to ... More
Posted by user5121662 on 01/09/2013
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My husband and I were very pleased and happy with Kurt Wannebo and his team. We worked closely with Mike and appreciated all his efforts in helping us close the sale of our condo. Our real estate transaction was effortless and seamless. The staff at SDREAI are professional, courteous, and always kept us well informed. It was very overwhelming at first to choose someone to help us with our real estate needs but Kurt?s knowledge, experience and industry expertise were all factors that led us to our decision in choosing SDREAI. We highly and strongly recommend Kurt, Mike and anyone at San Diego Real Estate and Investments! Less
My husband and I were very pleased and happy with Kurt Wannebo and his team. We worked closely with Mike and appreciated all his efforts in helping us close the sale of our condo. Our real estate transaction was effortless and seamless. The staff at SDREAI are professional, courteous, and always kept us well informed. It was very overwhelming at first to choose someone to help us with our real estate needs but Kurt?s knowledge, experience and industry expertise were all factors that led us to... More
Posted by user1100440 on 01/09/2013
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In September of 2012, my wife and I made the difficult decision to sell our family home of 8 years, however, we were underwater on our mortgage. We received a letter from Kurt explaining his expertise in short-sales, and decided to give him a call to see if he could help us. He spent over an hour on the phone with us, going over our every possible option. After giving careful consideration to everything, we decided to list our home with Kurt. He promptly met with us and explained every aspect of the short-sale process. Kurt encouraged questions, and patiently spent all the time we needed with him to feel comfortable with our decision. He matched us up with one of his short-sale experts, Tiffany. This is our 3rd home sale, and Tiffany's expertise and professionalism is second to none. Her goal was to get escrow closed on our house before the end of the year due to tax reasons. After hearing horror stories about the length of time it takes to complete a short-sale, we were skeptical, but in 3 short months, Tiffany got it done! Unbelievable! We will be forever grateful to Kurt and Tiffany for their behind the scenes hard work in getting us through the process with BofA quickly and efficiently. After trying to deal with BofA on our own, we know that wasn't an easy task. Whenever we are in the market to buy a home again, we will not hesitate to contact Kurt. Mr. & Mrs. C. Less
In September of 2012, my wife and I made the difficult decision to sell our family home of 8 years, however, we were underwater on our mortgage. We received a letter from Kurt explaining his expertise in short-sales, and decided to give him a call to see if he could help us. He spent over an hour on the phone with us, going over our every possible option. After giving careful consideration to everything, we decided to list our home with Kurt. He promptly met with us and explained every aspec... More
Posted by user8057971 on 01/06/2013
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When I finally decided to Short Sale my property Kurt did a super job on the short sale in a timely manner, always keeping me informed as to what the whole process was going to entail. I would highly recommend Kurt Wannebo Real Estate & Investments to everyone that needs a Professional Broker. Kurt and his staff were very friendly and so helpful! Thanks once again Kurt for all your heip!
Posted by user2180215 on 01/05/2013
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My wife and I had recently decided to sell our home and we were nervous as we had never sold a home before. I tried finding answers to my questions online and was having difficulty getting clear answers. I rememberd talking to a friend about the selling of his home and he highly recommended Kurt Wannebo's company SDREAI. I did a search for his name and found his website. I was very imprressed with the online instructional videos he had answering common questions people have in the selling of their home. I was able to talk with him directly and had an opportunity to get my other questions answered. The process was very streamlined and informative the entire way. Kurt oversaw the whole thing and assigned Mike Hinmon as my point person who met with me on our property and took over the majority of the paperwork. He was very knowledgeable and was great at keeping me up to date of where we were in the process and what was needed next. He was instrumental in keeping the process moving smoothly and quickly. I also really appreciated Kurt referring me to other professionals he trusted when any of my questions fell outside the scope of his practice. If you are even considering selling your home, I highly recommend just checking out SDREAI! Less
My wife and I had recently decided to sell our home and we were nervous as we had never sold a home before. I tried finding answers to my questions online and was having difficulty getting clear answers. I rememberd talking to a friend about the selling of his home and he highly recommended Kurt Wannebo's company SDREAI. I did a search for his name and found his website. I was very imprressed with the online instructional videos he had answering common questions people have in the selling o... More
Posted by user2248300 on 01/03/2013
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We found Kurt Wannebo of San Diego Real Estate & Investments by scouring the Internet, reading and listening to many "pitches" on different websites. After much discussion we felt that we would be very comfortable with Kurt's company and his team. It was a good decision and we were very happy with the service we received and the outcome of our sale. Initially Kurt's office set up an appointment and he called us. He spent a lot of time thoroughly discussing the short sale process, and several times in the conversation he would ask if we understood or had any questions. Kurt sent the initial package and then assigned Realtor Nicole Furlong to us. She was very knowledgeable, patient, friendly, and compassionate as we deal with some major health and family issues. She kept us informed day (and night..lol) through the whole process. Nicole was so available I had to ask her to leave anything I emailed at night till the next day as emails were returned immediately, no matter when. Every form sent to us for signature was carefully explained. The transaction was not as timely as we had hoped, (which had nothing to do with SDREAI) but much faster than most short sales. We are very happy with Kurt and his team at SDREAI from start to finish. We made the right choice and you will too if you call Kurt!!!! Less
We found Kurt Wannebo of San Diego Real Estate & Investments by scouring the Internet, reading and listening to many "pitches" on different websites. After much discussion we felt that we would be very comfortable with Kurt's company and his team. It was a good decision and we were very happy with the service we received and the outcome of our sale. Initially Kurt's office set up an appointment and he called us. He spent a lot of time thoroughly discussing the short sale pr... More
Posted by user9884879 on 12/30/2012
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We availed the services of SDREI for the sale of our home in Orange County. Kurt and Felicia were the main professionals who assisted us. Our experience was great from the first interaction. Over the phone, Kurt spent several hours explaining the whole process and what to expect at each step of the process. He was very patient answering all our questions. He was confident about his answers showing the vast experience he has had in this field. He was up to date on all the current laws and regulations in California related to real estate. The more we spoke to Kurt the more we realised that he was a thorough professional. We worked with Felicia during the actual sale. She was a pleasure to work with in all her interactions - detail oriented, knowledgable, quick to respond to our questions and "on top" of all the things that needed to get done. Her ability to work with the banks showed in the end results, a truly smooth transaction. Throughout the process, she and Kurt were prompt and patient in answering the numerous questions we had at each stage. In the end, we realised that all the things that Kurt mentions in his videos and the commitments he (and Felicia) make during the process exactly worked out as they said it would. On the whole, it was a great experience with excellent results. Feel free to ask Kurt for references, that helped us quite a bit in making the decision to chose SDREI for our real estate transactions. I would highly recommend Kurt and his team. Less
We availed the services of SDREI for the sale of our home in Orange County. Kurt and Felicia were the main professionals who assisted us. Our experience was great from the first interaction. Over the phone, Kurt spent several hours explaining the whole process and what to expect at each step of the process. He was very patient answering all our questions. He was confident about his answers showing the vast experience he has had in this field. He was up to date on all the current laws and re... More
Posted by jwjackwalker on 12/29/2012
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I found San Diego Real Estate and Investment searching the web and got the chance to watch all the Kurt?s videos on YouTube before my interview with him. Even though I was well informed before my first one to one interview with Kurt, it was well worth it; he was professional to the details, and at the end I walked out feeling I had made the right choice.
During the long and sometimes stressful process of selling my property, Mr. Wannebo was always reachable and available for me, in a professional, kind, and supportive way.
I got the privilege also to work with Tiffany Hope Abbiate, who is the Director of Sales and Marketing for SDREI, and my experience with her was just outstanding, as well as my experience with all the staff in the office that I got the chance interact with.
I will not hesitate to contact Kurt Wannebo, and his wonderful team for any future real estate business.
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I found San Diego Real Estate and Investment searching the web and got the chance to watch all the Kurt?s videos on YouTube before my interview with him. Even though I was well informed before my first one to one interview with Kurt, it was well worth it; he was professional to the details, and at the end I walked out feeling I had made the right choice.
During the long and sometimes stressful process of selling my property, Mr. Wannebo was always reachable and available for me, in a profession... More
Posted by user8582226 on 12/23/2012
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I contacted Kurt the first time months before we decided we were going to use his services. We were back and forth with our decision and Kurt was more than supportive. There was no pressure and we decided to wait. In the mean time, Kurt contacted us periodically to check on us letting us know his services were still available. When the time came and we were certain about our decision Kurt was there for us and willing to help us when no one else would. We started with a visit to his office and met with Kurt, (which was a surprise, we were expecting to meet with someone who worked for him) he explained everything in great detail and helped make our decision easier to make. From that moment on the rest was cake. Working with Felicia was like working with a friend. We took all of her recommendations and trusted her judgment and truly felt that she had our best interest at heart. Thank you, Felicia. We had the pleasure of working with Kurt, Felicia, John, Lillian and a few others. They were all great and made our process so much easier than I could have ever imagined. I would recommend Kurt and his team to anyone in Southern California. I've heard of short sales being a nightmare and it truly was a dream come true for us. We really can't thank all of you enough. Less
I contacted Kurt the first time months before we decided we were going to use his services. We were back and forth with our decision and Kurt was more than supportive. There was no pressure and we decided to wait. In the mean time, Kurt contacted us periodically to check on us letting us know his services were still available. When the time came and we were certain about our decision Kurt was there for us and willing to help us when no one else would. We started with a visit to his office and me... More
Posted by user6219659 on 12/22/2012
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WE ARE EXTREMELY PLEASED WITH KURT AND FELICIA! We were on a time crunch to complete the short sale since we wanted to close by the end of the year to take advantage of the Mortgage Debt Relief Act. We listed our home in mid-October and was able to close mid-December!! 2 months for short sale!! That is unheard of! Normally the short sale process would take at least 6 months to over a year. We received multiple offers and Felicia guided us to pick the one that would actually follow through. Felicia is absolutely phenomenal. She knew exactly what offer to choose, how to negotiate, and how to draft the contract to our benefit. From the time our short sale was approved to closing was only 20 days! This whole process was painless as Felicia took care of everything! She provided updates almost daily on the progress and super responsive. I am very fortunate to have found Kurt Wannebo! In my opinion he is one of the most knowledgeable short sale real estate broker in the industry! He is very patient and honest and explained in detail every step of the short sale process. WE ARE SO HAPPY WITH HIS SERVICES AND WE RECOMMEND TO ANYONE WHO WANTS A SMOOTH AND QUICK SHORT SALE! Less
WE ARE EXTREMELY PLEASED WITH KURT AND FELICIA! We were on a time crunch to complete the short sale since we wanted to close by the end of the year to take advantage of the Mortgage Debt Relief Act. We listed our home in mid-October and was able to close mid-December!! 2 months for short sale!! That is unheard of! Normally the short sale process would take at least 6 months to over a year. We received multiple offers and Felicia guided us to pick the one that would actually follow through. ... More
Posted by delsurhouse on 12/20/2012
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My husband I just completed a home sale with Kurt & SDREAI. Everyone we worked with was very helpful and professional. They made a stressful event easier to manage. We would recommend their services highly.
Posted by user0801568 on 12/19/2012
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My husband and I wanted to buy a home and sell our condo at the same time, but our real estate agent didn?t sell property, so he recommended San Diego Real Estate and Investments to sell our condo. When I called them I was greeted by a friendly receptionist and given an appt to meet the owner, Kurt Wannebo. Right away I was emailed an informational video to watch about the process of selling my home. Great video! It answered a lot of my questions and prepared me to meet Kurt. When I met with Kurt, he was very professional and very knowledgeable about the industry. I was glad to offer them my business.
Shortly after our meeting, I was contacted by one of Kurt?s agents, Brandy. She was awesome! She was very professional and always kept me updated on the progress. Within one month of showing our condo, we accepted an offer and opened escrow. Talk about fast?! Now, because our situation was a little unique, we had a longer time in escrow, but we knew that going into it. I also have to mention that we not only worked with Brandy, but Tiffany and other great team member at San Diego Real Estate and Investments. The experience was truly seamless. It felt like everyone was in it to see us success. What a great team to have your back! I would and have recommended Kurt Wannebo and his team to my co-workers, friends and family. Less
My husband and I wanted to buy a home and sell our condo at the same time, but our real estate agent didn?t sell property, so he recommended San Diego Real Estate and Investments to sell our condo. When I called them I was greeted by a friendly receptionist and given an appt to meet the owner, Kurt Wannebo. Right away I was emailed an informational video to watch about the process of selling my home. Great video! It answered a lot of my questions and prepared me to meet Kurt. When I met with ... More
Posted by user6994548 on 12/18/2012
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I highly recommend Erika Spears at San Diego Real Estate. She is a knowledgeable
professional with a lot of experience in our current market; one which is highly competitive and involving complex situations such as short sales and foreclosures. Erika was always professional and very patient, in view of a difficult market - too many buyers chasing a reduced amount of listings.
Erika was calm, collected and even fun through a frustrating process, I hope to continue working with her should another opportunity arise. Less
I highly recommend Erika Spears at San Diego Real Estate. She is a knowledgeable
professional with a lot of experience in our current market; one which is highly competitive and involving complex situations such as short sales and foreclosures. Erika was always professional and very patient, in view of a difficult market - too many buyers chasing a reduced amount of listings.
Erika was calm, collected and even fun through a frustrating process, I hope to continue working with her should another ... More
Posted by user931445 on 12/17/2012
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I received a recommendation to San Diego Real Estate and Investments (SDREAI) earlier this year when seeking a real estate company and agent that would be best suited to assist me in my specific type of real estate sale. I do very few things in life without recommendations, so this was of great importance as I contemplated putting my condo on the market. At the time I reached out to Kurt Wannebo at SDREAI, I still wasn?t sure if I was moving forward with the sale, therefore I really needed time and expertise from him on topics that are unfamiliar to me. Initially, I was guided to his website which is built in a very user friendly fashion, containing Q&A and videos that answered the majority of my questions that I had. From there, I was able to meet with Kurt to further discuss additional questions and more specifics regarding my needs. Kurt was incredibly helpful, patient, and offered solid recommendations and advice. I decided to move forward with the sale and was assigned to Felicia Jerbasi at SDREAI. I learned quickly that Felicia excels at many things. She was highly responsive to all of my needs, answering emails and calls day or night, weekdays and weekends. She knew exactly what do to, and how to make it happen. She was friendly, helpful, and very knowledgeable. My sale could have, and should have been a pretty fast and easy process but due to a string of events unrelated to me and SDREAI, things unexpectedly became more complicated and drawn out. I then saw yet another great trait from Felicia; how aggressive she could be to make sure she was doing everything in her power to make her client happy, and make the sale a success. There were more than a handful of times that she clearly went above and beyond to assist with paperwork issues and things completely out of our hands, in order to ensure that the sale was a success, and completed this year. Her efforts did pay off, and I was able to close on my condo in October. My condo sale was a small, modest sale as compared to most properties in the city of San Diego. Yet, not once did SDREAI make me feel that I wasn?t a priority despite a low dollar value sale relatively speaking. I was a client, therefore a priority. The sale price didn?t matter. My circumstances didn?t matter. They were professional, skilled realtors and I was the valued client. I felt valued during every encounter, prior to our relationship, during the sale, and post-sale when I received a follow up call to ensure that everything is still in order. Although I am not currently in the market to buy a property, I?ve already got a realtor that I will be using if and when that time comes. Felicia Jerbasi at SDREAI will be my choice, and I recommend her and Kurt to anyone looking for the qualities that I have mentioned above when buying or selling a home. Less
I received a recommendation to San Diego Real Estate and Investments (SDREAI) earlier this year when seeking a real estate company and agent that would be best suited to assist me in my specific type of real estate sale. I do very few things in life without recommendations, so this was of great importance as I contemplated putting my condo on the market. At the time I reached out to Kurt Wannebo at SDREAI, I still wasn?t sure if I was moving forward with the sale, therefore I really needed time ... More
Posted by user4825219 on 12/15/2012
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Scheduling with Kurt's team is fast and easy. Felicia handle our messy short sale and did it without a problem. Lillian was pretty efficient in getting us the information we need. The estimated time they said for the short sale to complete from start to finish is pretty accurate. Thanks San Diego Real Estate & Investment!
Posted by user8110158 on 12/11/2012
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Great experience with Kurt Wannebo and his team. Nicole Furlong from San Diego Real Estate and Investments worked with me. She was very knowledgeable, helpful and had a lot of great tips and information to share regarding the short sale of my home. Their team uses a lot of the latest technology to make the process of selling the home a successful one. They also use technology to help one do the required paperwork easy from your home. I was impressed and would use their services without hesitation. Thank you Kurt, Nicole and all of the team at SDREI! Less
Great experience with Kurt Wannebo and his team. Nicole Furlong from San Diego Real Estate and Investments worked with me. She was very knowledgeable, helpful and had a lot of great tips and information to share regarding the short sale of my home. Their team uses a lot of the latest technology to make the process of selling the home a successful one. They also use technology to help one do the required paperwork easy from your home. I was impressed and would use their services without hes... More
Posted by user8628588 on 12/07/2012
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My husband and I are going through a divorce and was unable to sell our home through the traditional process. We had no choice but to sell our loved home as a short sale. This was an emotional time for us and Kurt and his team, Mike Hinmon, made this experience as pleasant as it possibly could be given the situation. We were able to select a young family (one of 13+ offers) and who loved our home. The transition went very smoothly. Mike kept us informed throughout the process. I would highly recommend this company for any real estate transaction. Very professional and informative. Less
My husband and I are going through a divorce and was unable to sell our home through the traditional process. We had no choice but to sell our loved home as a short sale. This was an emotional time for us and Kurt and his team, Mike Hinmon, made this experience as pleasant as it possibly could be given the situation. We were able to select a young family (one of 13+ offers) and who loved our home. The transition went very smoothly. Mike kept us informed throughout the process. I would high... More
Posted by user8821943 on 12/06/2012
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I had tried for 6 years to refi my home in San Diego but was unable to do so. I decided my only course of action was to do a short sale of the property. I had talked to Kurt on the phone months earlier and when I contacted him again he had all the information from the first phone call at hand, Impressive. It took six months but I was able to sell the property and that was tremendous load off of my shoulders. I have to thank Kurt and Mike for their help in getting me on the right track again.
Posted by user5696040 on 11/27/2012
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My family and I needed to short sell our home, and after doing some research we decided to go with Kurt and his team. It was the best decision we made. The day after Felicia listed our home we got a couple offers and a lot of activity. We listed in July and closed in October during the closing process we were constantly kept informed as to what was going on and what to expect next. I was worried at first about getting short sale appoval from both Bank of America and City Mortgage due to our combined income. Kurt and his team managed to not only get the approval but also $13,000 in move out incentives. My family and I greatly appricate everything that San Diego Real Estate & Investment did for us, and expecially thanks to Felecia Jerbasi. Less
My family and I needed to short sell our home, and after doing some research we decided to go with Kurt and his team. It was the best decision we made. The day after Felicia listed our home we got a couple offers and a lot of activity. We listed in July and closed in October during the closing process we were constantly kept informed as to what was going on and what to expect next. I was worried at first about getting short sale appoval from both Bank of America and City Mortgage due to our co... More
Posted by user0510757 on 11/19/2012
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On a recent short sale, I worked with Kurt and his associate Felicia Jerbasi. Kurt was responsive and provided a detailed tutorial of what to expect during the short sale process. Felicia Jerbasi handled the sale. Felicia was also responsive, knowledgeable and helped the process proceed smoothly. The sale closed within months. I would recommend their services to friends.
Posted by user2703872 on 11/16/2012
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After researching and consulting with several short sale specialists we decided to go with Kurt Wannebo of San Diego Real Estate & Investments. Kurt?s team was very professional, friendly, informative and helpful throughout the process. Kurt uses informative videos during the entire home selling process, and also uses the latest technology to assist in document signing, Nicole Furlong was the agent assigned to us. She kept us informed every step of the way and did an absolutely outstanding job!
We had four offers on our house in the first week including one exceeding our asking price. The entire process took only about two months, which from what I have been told about short sales is record time. In the end we were forgiven for our first and second mortgages and even received $3,000 from HAFA. What a relief it is to actually make more money than we spend each month. Kurt has changed (and prolonged) our lives and now I can sleep peacefully again.
When looking to short sale your home its important to use someone who is very familiar with the process. I believe Kurt Wannebo is the best of the best and highly recommend San Diego Real Estate & Investments. Less
After researching and consulting with several short sale specialists we decided to go with Kurt Wannebo of San Diego Real Estate & Investments. Kurt?s team was very professional, friendly, informative and helpful throughout the process. Kurt uses informative videos during the entire home selling process, and also uses the latest technology to assist in document signing, Nicole Furlong was the agent assigned to us. She kept us informed every step of the way and did an absolutely outstanding job!
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Posted by user1472375 on 11/10/2012
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I was extremely impressed with the services provided by SDREAI on selling my condo via a short sale. Both Kurt Wannebo and Felicia Jerbasi were very professional, knowledgeable and considerate of my circumstances. My initial consultation with Kurt was really informative and helpful in making my decision to move forward with a short sale. Felicia was always prompt with returning any of my phone calls and answering all my questions. Working with SDREAI was one of the best decisions I?ve ever made and I have no regrets! Less
I was extremely impressed with the services provided by SDREAI on selling my condo via a short sale. Both Kurt Wannebo and Felicia Jerbasi were very professional, knowledgeable and considerate of my circumstances. My initial consultation with Kurt was really informative and helpful in making my decision to move forward with a short sale. Felicia was always prompt with returning any of my phone calls and answering all my questions. Working with SDREAI was one of the best decisions I?ve ever made ... More
Posted by user072682 on 11/08/2012
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I hired Kurt and his team at SDREAI to sell my Menifee home in 2012. From the initial call to his office, Kurt took charge of the entire process and was a true professional. He has created excellent, informative videos of the entire home-selling process, uses the latest technology to assist in document signing, and has his entire team in lockstep with his mission of running a true service organization. My sale was not easy, but Kurt, Felicia and the entire SDREAI team worked effortlessly to see the process through. Very highly recommended...
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I hired Kurt and his team at SDREAI to sell my Menifee home in 2012. From the initial call to his office, Kurt took charge of the entire process and was a true professional. He has created excellent, informative videos of the entire home-selling process, uses the latest technology to assist in document signing, and has his entire team in lockstep with his mission of running a true service organization. My sale was not easy, but Kurt, Felicia and the entire SDREAI team worked effortlessly to see ... More
Posted by user19756448 on 11/05/2012
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Kurt and his team at San DIego Real Estate and Investment handled my short sale efficiently and without a hitch. They answered all my questions promptly and kept me updated of status throughout the process. Brandy, Nicole and everyone else was just great! Highly recommended!
Posted by jrl124c on 11/03/2012
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We had a complicated sales transaction and searched out a service specific professional instead of using a regular listing agent. Kurt was responsive immediately with a personal phone appointment where he efficiently laid out our options - but was not selling us, just informing us. We felt like partners in the decision and Kurt gave us a template for the procedure beginning to end. Next Nicole Furlong helped us fill out the mountain of paperwork, was considerate of our time and very responsive with needed information. This was the smoothest real estate transaction we have experienced. After every step Kurt sends out short videos that explain the current situations. After the deal was done Kurt scheduled another phone interview, reviewed information for us to seek out tax advice and credit updates free of charge. Let?s be honest, there are thousands of real estate agents on every block, but Kurt has developed a system that is structured on customer service and retaining long-term customers.
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We had a complicated sales transaction and searched out a service specific professional instead of using a regular listing agent. Kurt was responsive immediately with a personal phone appointment where he efficiently laid out our options - but was not selling us, just informing us. We felt like partners in the decision and Kurt gave us a template for the procedure beginning to end. Next Nicole Furlong helped us fill out the mountain of paperwork, was considerate of our time and very responsiv... More
Posted by user2027715 on 11/01/2012
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I would like to thank SDREAI for their assistance during our real estate transaction. I was very impressed with the initial contact made with Kurt, he explained the process and made it easy to understand. His team members Nicole Furlong and Becky were amazing to work with. They answered all the questions we had and walked us through every step. The emails and videos that were sent to us during each step of the process were very informative. Nicole worked very hard to the end to get this transaction finished and we were glad when we got that phone call letting us know that we had completed the process. I would definitely do business with Kurt and his team in the future. Less
I would like to thank SDREAI for their assistance during our real estate transaction. I was very impressed with the initial contact made with Kurt, he explained the process and made it easy to understand. His team members Nicole Furlong and Becky were amazing to work with. They answered all the questions we had and walked us through every step. The emails and videos that were sent to us during each step of the process were very informative. Nicole worked very hard to the end to get this transact... More
Posted by chinita01 on 11/01/2012
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I worked with Felicia Jerbasi and Kurt Wannebo from SDREAI on a short sale for a condo. Felicia was always prompt, efficient, knowledgeable and professional. Both she and Kurt guided me through the entire process, and were always available to answer any questions I had. My short sale turned out to be a very positive experience, and the best decision I ever made. I highly recommend SDREAI to everyone.
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I wanted to take this opportunity to share one of the best service orientated experiences of my life. I hired San Diego Real Estate and Investments to help assist me with short selling an investment which was draining me financially. From the initial meeting and throughout the entire process, the service was amazing. The hardest part of the entire process was my mental battle with deciding to hold on or let go of my negative equity property. Reflecting back, I held on to that property a lot longer than I should have. Kurt, the broker, met with me several times before I finally decide to move forward with the short sale. His compassion, patience and understanding built confidence and trust with my decision moving forward. Going through a Short Sale is a traumatic process for most. Not in my case, San Diego Real Estate & Investments executed a seamless and painless transaction. San Diego Real Estate & Investments is a full service brokerage that handles everything for you. San Diego Real Estate & Investments listed my home, found a buyer, negotiated an approval with the bank and successfully closed the transaction in less than three months. Even after the close of escrow, San Diego Real Estate & Investments has been assisting me with other resources that are helping close the loop with tax questions and credit clean-up. Throughout the entire process, I have never received one harassing phone call from the bank. San Diego Real Estate & Investments represented my interest and prevented me from having to answer the embarrassing phone calls at home and at work from the bank requesting payment and paperwork. Every step of the transaction, I was given clear and precise instructions from San Diego Real Estate & Investments and never felt uninformed at any part of the transaction. I have personally referred San Diego Real Estate & Investments to all of my friends and family members looking for a stellar full service brokerage to handle their Real Estate needs. I would highly recommend San Diego Real Estate & Investments to anyone who is need of an honest and exceptional Real Estate team to handle their Real Estate needs. Sincerely Grateful Connie
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I wanted to take this opportunity to share one of the best service orientated experiences of my life. I hired San Diego Real Estate and Investments to help assist me with short selling an investment which was draining me financially. From the initial meeting and throughout the entire process, the service was amazing. The hardest part of the entire process was my mental battle with deciding to hold on or let go of my negative equity property. Reflecting back, I held on to that property a lot ... More
Posted by user7654081 on 10/16/2012
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I didn't even know if I qualified for a short sale when I met with Kurt Wannebo. He took the time to explain the whole process to me and assured me that he would guide me through it. He was true to his word. Everything went pretty much as he had described it, even the time frames. Tiffany Abbiate did an awesome job of listing my condo and we had several offers within a week. She carefully selected the offer most likely to succeed and bird-dogged the paperwork through Chase?s short sale process. Kurt sent short videos at each stage, explaining what was going to happen next. The whole transaction was completed in less than 3 months from start to finish. I?m now a happy ex-homeowner! Less
I didn't even know if I qualified for a short sale when I met with Kurt Wannebo. He took the time to explain the whole process to me and assured me that he would guide me through it. He was true to his word. Everything went pretty much as he had described it, even the time frames. Tiffany Abbiate did an awesome job of listing my condo and we had several offers within a week. She carefully selected the offer most likely to succeed and bird-dogged the paperwork through Chase?s short sale p... More
Posted by Lesley Clark on 10/12/2012
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Kurt Wannebo and his entire team at San Diego Real Estate & Investments (SDREAI), particularly Tiffany Abbiate, his Director of Sales & Marketing, did an absolutely outstanding job selling our single-family investment property. Even though the house itself was relatively new (built in 2006) and in excellent condition, its remote location in rural East San Diego County, an unpaved road for the last mile, and high gas prices affecting commute costs made the sale problematic. It took 8 months from listing to closing and SDREAI not only never faltered, but resolved many difficult impediments throughout the complex short-sale process. Very importantly Tiffany provided timely updates ensuring we were always well-informed regarding the progress of the transaction. Everything about Kurt's process is first-rate and professional in every respect, e.g., his personal briefings in person and at key points via online videos, the videotaping of the property, the dedicated website and signage advertising the property, the careful attention to detail by his assigned agent (Tiffany in our case), his referrals to attorneys and tax professionals to be sure that the client is fully informed about all aspects and potential effects of the transaction, etc. In short, we are extremely grateful that we selected SDREAI to list our property and heartily recommend Kurt and his team to anyone who wants to be represented by the very best real estate professionals. Less
Kurt Wannebo and his entire team at San Diego Real Estate & Investments (SDREAI), particularly Tiffany Abbiate, his Director of Sales & Marketing, did an absolutely outstanding job selling our single-family investment property. Even though the house itself was relatively new (built in 2006) and in excellent condition, its remote location in rural East San Diego County, an unpaved road for the last mile, and high gas prices affecting commute costs made the sale problematic. It took 8 months fro... More
Posted by user6591141 on 10/09/2012
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Kurt and his team were methodical, professional, courteous, responsive, and, most importantly, successful. From the time I contacted him it took just 4 months to close the escrow on a short sale. I'm very happy with his team's work and the outcome.
Posted by z91745 on 10/09/2012
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SDREAI did an exceptional job in listing and selling our Carlsbad townhome. Our home was quickly listed and we had offers within a day - and from there everything went like clockwork. Kurt and his team were always available to answer any questions we had throughout the process, no matter if it was an email, a text, or a phone call - I always received a timely, friendly answer to my inquiry.
I will be recommending Kurt to my friends, and look forward to working with SDREAI for our next home purchase. Thanks Kurt and Tiffany - you guys rule! Less
SDREAI did an exceptional job in listing and selling our Carlsbad townhome. Our home was quickly listed and we had offers within a day - and from there everything went like clockwork. Kurt and his team were always available to answer any questions we had throughout the process, no matter if it was an email, a text, or a phone call - I always received a timely, friendly answer to my inquiry.
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Posted by user2047806 on 10/04/2012
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We initially based our decision to work with Kurt based on the positive reviews we found on the internet, and I'm glad we turned to Kurt and his team to handle our short sale, it was a great decision. Kurt, Brandy and Becky where very professional and attentive with us, giving us all the information we needed and making it seam effortless. We started our process on the beginning of July and recently closed on the second week of September. We will be recommending their services to anyone we know needs a professional hand in real estate. Less
We initially based our decision to work with Kurt based on the positive reviews we found on the internet, and I'm glad we turned to Kurt and his team to handle our short sale, it was a great decision. Kurt, Brandy and Becky where very professional and attentive with us, giving us all the information we needed and making it seam effortless. We started our process on the beginning of July and recently closed on the second week of September. We will be recommending their services to anyone we k... More
Posted by Sergio Penuelas on 09/21/2012
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Clueless about the short sale process, an attorney recommended Kurt Wannebo. Kurt's office was professional and responded immediately to my email inquiry. They forwarded videos of Kurt explaining the process followed by a meeting with Kurt himself. Kurt never looked watch, didn't rush me at all. He went through all the paperwork explaining page by page. He encouraged and answered all my questions. Following that meeting, I completed all the necessary paperwork (that was the hard part). Once they reviewed my paperwork, we had the green light to proceed with the sale. They wasted no time putting my home on the market. After a few weeks, we had several offers. Kurt's staff reviewed and recommended the best one. I agreed and escrowed closed 30 days later. I know they are still available to help me with any additional paperwork I might receive from the bank and am confident they will assist me until I know every issue is closed out. Less
Clueless about the short sale process, an attorney recommended Kurt Wannebo. Kurt's office was professional and responded immediately to my email inquiry. They forwarded videos of Kurt explaining the process followed by a meeting with Kurt himself. Kurt never looked watch, didn't rush me at all. He went through all the paperwork explaining page by page. He encouraged and answered all my questions. Following that meeting, I completed all the necessary paperwork (that was the hard part). O... More
Posted by user5618422 on 09/17/2012
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I have nothing but gratitude for the professionals at San Diego Real Estate & Investments (SDREI). I was referred to Kurt Wannebo through friends (who also had a very positive experience) for the short sale of my condominium. From the initial meeting with Kurt throughout the entire process I was educated, informed and kept up to date on the transaction taking place. The sale was placed in the capable hands of Nicole who negotiated with the bank and was always available for questions or concerns no matter the time or date. I would not hesitate to recommend SDREI to friends or family looking for help with their real estate needs. Less
I have nothing but gratitude for the professionals at San Diego Real Estate & Investments (SDREI). I was referred to Kurt Wannebo through friends (who also had a very positive experience) for the short sale of my condominium. From the initial meeting with Kurt throughout the entire process I was educated, informed and kept up to date on the transaction taking place. The sale was placed in the capable hands of Nicole who negotiated with the bank and was always available for questions or concer... More
Posted by vegas1017 on 09/11/2012
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My family just sold our home as a short sale through Kurt Wannebo and SDREAI. We worked primarily with Tiffany Abbiate from the SDREAI team, and she was absolutely amazing - we can't say enough good stuff about her! She was extremely thorough in all of her communications, and it was clear that she was willing to work tirelessly to ensure we had a speedy and clean transaction. It was clear that this company knows the intricacies of a short sale. There were numerous occassions where it seemed like things could have gone sideways due to problems with others, such as the buyers or the banks, but in every instance, Tiffany would quickly take control to ensure smooth sailing. Our entire transaction from the time we listed our house for sale until the close of escrow was a little more than 3 months, and we entirely attribute this to SDREAI's skill and professionalism. I highly recommend them! Less
My family just sold our home as a short sale through Kurt Wannebo and SDREAI. We worked primarily with Tiffany Abbiate from the SDREAI team, and she was absolutely amazing - we can't say enough good stuff about her! She was extremely thorough in all of her communications, and it was clear that she was willing to work tirelessly to ensure we had a speedy and clean transaction. It was clear that this company knows the intricacies of a short sale. There were numerous occassions where it seemed ... More
Posted by user7834894 on 09/10/2012
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Kurt and his team at SDREI were extremely professional and helpful. They handled everything and made the transaction very simple. I dealt primarily with Nicole Furlong, but also had interactions with Becky Bensussen and spoke directly with Kurt on several occassions. I was very impressed with the proactive communication, as well as the quick responses to inquiries. I would highly recommend them to anyone and would use them again.
Posted by user0500663 on 09/10/2012
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I worked with Kurt Wannebo and his team at San Diego Real Estate & Investments during the short sale of my property. Kurt came highly recommended by a neighbor who was also working with SDREAI for a short sale. Kurt?s website allowed me to become more familiar with the process before deciding to proceed. On the site, Kurt has posted numerous videos describing the ins and outs of how short-sales work. Once I agreed to work with SDREAI, Brandy was assigned as the agent for my property. She came out to answer all of my questions, assess the property, and take pictures. Within a week, the property was listed and it only took a very short time before an offer was made and the property was sold. Brandy and the staff at SDREAI helped me with all of the paperwork and took care of all property negotiations. If I had any questions, Kurt?s staff was always available. Deciding to put a house up for short sale is never easy, but Kurt and his team at SDREAI made the process much easier for me. I highly recommend calling SDREAI if you are considering a short sale for your home. Less
I worked with Kurt Wannebo and his team at San Diego Real Estate & Investments during the short sale of my property. Kurt came highly recommended by a neighbor who was also working with SDREAI for a short sale. Kurt?s website allowed me to become more familiar with the process before deciding to proceed. On the site, Kurt has posted numerous videos describing the ins and outs of how short-sales work. Once I agreed to work with SDREAI, Brandy was assigned as the agent for my property. She ca... More
Posted by user2473285 on 09/07/2012
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I came to the hard decision to sell my condo. Unfortunately, it was going to be a short sale. I began doing research on which realtor I should turn to for help. My friend went through a similar situation and she worked with San Diego Real Estate & Investments. She forwarded me Kurt Wannebo?s very informative online videos regarding short sales, and I made a call to Kurt. Fast forward 5 months and my condo is sold! I HIGHLY recommend working with SDREAI. Brandy, Kurt and Tiffany made this whole ordeal less scary. The transaction was really smooth, and they were on top of it! Brandy did an awesome job with listing the condo and we received multiple offers within a week of listing. Brandy kept me informed as needed and was always available to answer my many questions. Kurt was always available as well if I had any further questions or concerns. We actually could?ve closed sooner, but certain things happened that was out of our control and that?s okay. The whole transaction was still a fast turn-around for me and I have the team at SDREAI to thank. They are professional, knowledgeable, and very friendly. They will help put your mind at ease and work hard to get you through your transaction. Thank you so much Kurt, Brandy, Tiffany, and the rest of the SDREAI team! Less
I came to the hard decision to sell my condo. Unfortunately, it was going to be a short sale. I began doing research on which realtor I should turn to for help. My friend went through a similar situation and she worked with San Diego Real Estate & Investments. She forwarded me Kurt Wannebo?s very informative online videos regarding short sales, and I made a call to Kurt. Fast forward 5 months and my condo is sold! I HIGHLY recommend working with SDREAI. Brandy, Kurt and Tiffany made this ... More
Posted by user9039167 on 09/05/2012
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Kurt Wannebo and his team are excellent. We worked with Felicia Jerbasi and we can't say enough about how great she was. She is very knowledgeable and responsive to your needs as a client. They were able to address anything that came their way and made for a smooth transaction. I would definitely recommend working with them when looking to buy or sell a home.
Posted by user4020521 on 09/05/2012
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Words cannot describe my gratitude to Kurt Wannebo, Tiffany Abbiate and the entire team at SDREI. The stressful and emotional process of selling your home, especially a during a short sale can be overwhelming. I spent several months educating myself and researching brokers to make the right decisions for my family. I was constantly getting conflicting information and it seemed like everyone that I spoke to was looking out for what was in their best interest, not what was best for my situation. On my first call with Kurt he was honest, precise and left me with a feeling of comfort that I had not experienced. From there, Tiffany handled the sales process masterfully and her professionalism in managing the transaction with all parties involved was a testament to her wisdom gained through experience. To me, there is no other choice if I ever need to sell a home again or refer a friend or family. Less
Words cannot describe my gratitude to Kurt Wannebo, Tiffany Abbiate and the entire team at SDREI. The stressful and emotional process of selling your home, especially a during a short sale can be overwhelming. I spent several months educating myself and researching brokers to make the right decisions for my family. I was constantly getting conflicting information and it seemed like everyone that I spoke to was looking out for what was in their best interest, not what was best for my situati... More
Posted by user0951141 on 08/31/2012
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We are very appreciative of the excellent manner in which Kurt Wannebo and Nicole Furlong of San Diego Real Estate and Investments handled our short sale. This was a difficult decision for our family after being homeowners for over 20 years, but Kurt and his staff were very patient with us and helped us make an informed decision. We struggled with the decision for over a year and Kurt was great about keeping in touch on a regular basis and answering any questions we had. We appreciate the opportunity to meet with him personally, and his recommended tax adviser, to make sure we were looking at all the options and had all the information we needed to make the best decision for our family. Once the process was started, and Nicole was assigned to represent SDREAI with our sale, the whole process was very smooth and required little effort on our part. We had multiple showings very quickly and had cash offers within a few days and were able to submit an offer to the bank and stop showing the house within a week. They were also very helpful in communicating with the additional lien holders on the property and getting them to accept substantially less than what was owed in order to finalize the short sale. In summary, it was a relatively easy process for us due to the excellent help we received from SDREAI and we would highly recommend them to anyone considering a short, or standard, sale of your property. Less
We are very appreciative of the excellent manner in which Kurt Wannebo and Nicole Furlong of San Diego Real Estate and Investments handled our short sale. This was a difficult decision for our family after being homeowners for over 20 years, but Kurt and his staff were very patient with us and helped us make an informed decision. We struggled with the decision for over a year and Kurt was great about keeping in touch on a regular basis and answering any questions we had. We appreciate the opp... More
Posted by user7425155 on 08/29/2012
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I worked with Kurt Wannebo on a Short Sale of my property. Going in to the whole process I was unsure of all the ins and outs like most people. Kurt and Nicole were able to guide me through the whole process and keep me informed at each step along the way. They knew what to expect and how things usually played out which was tremendously helpful for me and my family. We were able to close on the property in 3 months which fell inline with what Kurt and Nicole told me from the beginning. Nothing but positive things to say about SDREI. Less
I worked with Kurt Wannebo on a Short Sale of my property. Going in to the whole process I was unsure of all the ins and outs like most people. Kurt and Nicole were able to guide me through the whole process and keep me informed at each step along the way. They knew what to expect and how things usually played out which was tremendously helpful for me and my family. We were able to close on the property in 3 months which fell inline with what Kurt and Nicole told me from the beginning. Nothin... More
Posted by user673357 on 08/24/2012
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From the very start of our transaction with Kurt Wannebo at SDREI, I knew we were working with the best! Kurt and his team are extremely knowledgeable and professional, and turned our difficult situation, into a much easier and manageable one. Tiffany Abbiate from Kurt's team was phenomenal in expediting all matters for us. Both Kurt and Tiffany kept us updated at all times - the communication was stellar, and this really helped to put our minds at ease. Overall, contacting Kurt and his team was the best decision we could have made - We would not hesitate to recommend Kurt Wannebo and SDREI to anyone! Less
From the very start of our transaction with Kurt Wannebo at SDREI, I knew we were working with the best! Kurt and his team are extremely knowledgeable and professional, and turned our difficult situation, into a much easier and manageable one. Tiffany Abbiate from Kurt's team was phenomenal in expediting all matters for us. Both Kurt and Tiffany kept us updated at all times - the communication was stellar, and this really helped to put our minds at ease. Overall, contacting Kurt and his team... More
Posted by user1515040 on 08/24/2012
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Kurt Wannebo and team were phenomenal! I worked with Becky and Nicole and they were on top of each aspect of the transaction and the short sale went through very quickly. It's not often these days that you find great customer service and a team so driven on providing results. I plan to use them for all of my real estate needs in the future!
Posted by user346190 on 08/14/2012
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Working with Kurt and his team was great. Kurt, Tiffany, Becky and Mike were all very earnest, thoughtful and took great time to explain the ropes, while facilitating and escalating issues in my sale, even dealing with the delaying and dragging Bank of America mortgage co to get the job done. Bringing the sale in for a landing against a shrinking calendar window to close, they handled all scheduling, showings, brokerage dialog, issues and paperwork, smoothing rough waters, allowing a detailed transaction that really alleviated a lot of burden in decision making. I would use them again any time. This is a "supportive" group of people. No one has a crystal ball on this upside down market, but I would certainly say which ever side of the desk you are on, seller or buyer, I feel these folks will put you in a fairly safe, if not reasonable spot. Less
Working with Kurt and his team was great. Kurt, Tiffany, Becky and Mike were all very earnest, thoughtful and took great time to explain the ropes, while facilitating and escalating issues in my sale, even dealing with the delaying and dragging Bank of America mortgage co to get the job done. Bringing the sale in for a landing against a shrinking calendar window to close, they handled all scheduling, showings, brokerage dialog, issues and paperwork, smoothing rough waters, allowing a detailed tr... More
Posted by RonKnight6 on 08/07/2012
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An acquaintance referred me to Kurt Wannebo and I'm really happy I followed up. My short sale had all the ingredients for failure: less than ideal time of year, abnormal issues with the original loan docs, my lender just having switched to a horrible new system and the buyer?s realtor was a complete newb. And you know what? My SDREI realtor got it done. Tiffany Abbiate was able to handle my sale fast and painless (for me anyway). As issues with my sale kept arising I never lost confidence in her and she always got through it. Total professional. I?d recommend SDREI to anyone. Less
An acquaintance referred me to Kurt Wannebo and I'm really happy I followed up. My short sale had all the ingredients for failure: less than ideal time of year, abnormal issues with the original loan docs, my lender just having switched to a horrible new system and the buyer?s realtor was a complete newb. And you know what? My SDREI realtor got it done. Tiffany Abbiate was able to handle my sale fast and painless (for me anyway). As issues with my sale kept arising I never lost confidence in... More
Posted by user958604 on 08/02/2012
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Kurt Wannebo and his SDREAI team were great during the short-sale of my home following my divorce. I was introduced to Kurt by a friend, and within a matter of minutes, I was convinced that his team needed to handle the transaction. His team?s depth and breadth of knowledge about the process, established by the sheer number of transactions that they handle, made selection of his team a no-brainer. Previously, another agent had been tentatively selected to handle the short-sale. I described this agent?s approach, and Kurt educated me very quickly on the flaws in the agent?s approach, and how those flaws would not only prolong the process, but could actually jeopardize completion of the negotiations with the bank. Once I was on board with Kurt?s team, they handled everything, and provided me with timely guidance and updates. If you have to sell or short-sell your home, it would be a mistake to not go directly to Kurt. I understand that he?s the best in the business, and now I know why. Less
Kurt Wannebo and his SDREAI team were great during the short-sale of my home following my divorce. I was introduced to Kurt by a friend, and within a matter of minutes, I was convinced that his team needed to handle the transaction. His team?s depth and breadth of knowledge about the process, established by the sheer number of transactions that they handle, made selection of his team a no-brainer. Previously, another agent had been tentatively selected to handle the short-sale. I described t... More
Posted by user5604492 on 07/30/2012
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Working with SDREI for my short sale was the best decision I could have made. I had many questions that were answered, in depth, during my initial conversation with Kurt Wannebo and then I worked with the talented Tiffany Abbiate. Tiffany took amazing photos of my condo and the phone calls started coming in shortly after the listing was posted. She was thorough with relaying information to me on how we were doing in the process and with negotiating offers (just to name a couple of the ways in which her customer service was ideal). From start to finish, the process took under 3 months and I was able to take advantage of two incentives that my mortgage lender offered- incentives I would have had no idea about if it weren't for Tiffany. The SDREI team was very helpful with any questions I had about the paperwork and they were quick with reviews of the documents. The short sale process is a detailed one but I can't imagine everything having gone smoother than it did with SDREI. Many many thanks!! Less
Working with SDREI for my short sale was the best decision I could have made. I had many questions that were answered, in depth, during my initial conversation with Kurt Wannebo and then I worked with the talented Tiffany Abbiate. Tiffany took amazing photos of my condo and the phone calls started coming in shortly after the listing was posted. She was thorough with relaying information to me on how we were doing in the process and with negotiating offers (just to name a couple of the ways in wh... More
Posted by user266989 on 07/29/2012
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Kurt and his team made the process of our short sale manageable. We worked with Tiffany Abbiate, whom I can't say enough good things about. Tiffany was responsive, aggressive and relentless to get our sale complete. Our situation was a bit tricky because we were not in a particularly stressful financial situation yet Tiffany found a way to make it work and gain the favor of our lender. I know this was a huge challenge and I am relieved that we elected to go with Kurt and his team to get the job done. Throughout the process I felt confident that Tiffany had things under control and kept me informed along the way. I would recommend Tiffany to anyone and wouldn't consider another company for my real estate needs in the future! Less
Kurt and his team made the process of our short sale manageable. We worked with Tiffany Abbiate, whom I can't say enough good things about. Tiffany was responsive, aggressive and relentless to get our sale complete. Our situation was a bit tricky because we were not in a particularly stressful financial situation yet Tiffany found a way to make it work and gain the favor of our lender. I know this was a huge challenge and I am relieved that we elected to go with Kurt and his team to get the ... More
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BEST IN THE BUSINESS! IF YOU WANT YOUR THINGS DONE CORRECTLY WITHOUT ANY HASSLE OR WORRIES, KURT FROM SDREI IS YOUR TEAM. I'M IN THE MILITARY, ALWAYS DEPLOYED AND RECENTLY DIVORCE. KURT AND HIS TEAM FROM SDREI HELP ME IN EVERY WAY, ALWAYS KEEPING ME INFORM EVERYDAY ON THE STATUS OF THE HOUSE, ANSWERED EVERY QUESTION THAT I HAVE, WORKING THRU LATE HOURS AND WEEKENDS INCLUDING HOLIDAY WEEKEND'S MAKING SURE EVERYTHING WILL BE ALRIGHT. THANK YOU AGAIN FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE KURT, MIKE, AND BECKY. Less
BEST IN THE BUSINESS! IF YOU WANT YOUR THINGS DONE CORRECTLY WITHOUT ANY HASSLE OR WORRIES, KURT FROM SDREI IS YOUR TEAM. I'M IN THE MILITARY, ALWAYS DEPLOYED AND RECENTLY DIVORCE. KURT AND HIS TEAM FROM SDREI HELP ME IN EVERY WAY, ALWAYS KEEPING ME INFORM EVERYDAY ON THE STATUS OF THE HOUSE, ANSWERED EVERY QUESTION THAT I HAVE, WORKING THRU LATE HOURS AND WEEKENDS INCLUDING HOLIDAY WEEKEND'S MAKING SURE EVERYTHING WILL BE ALRIGHT. THANK YOU AGAIN FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE KURT, MIKE,... More
Posted by user783980 on 07/09/2012
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When choosing to list my short sale with San Diego Real Estate and Investments, I relied heavily on other people's honest opinions regarding their experiences, so I would like to share mine also. From the start, I found that SDREI had a very good handle on the entire process. After meeting with Kurt on the phone and in person to answer every single of my many, many questions to my satisfaction, I then worked with Tiffany from his staff for the duration of the transaction. Her, like Kurt, were both very knowledgeable and helpful. I really liked that she kept me in the loop of the process every step of the way - I didn't every have to ask "what's going on?". I found that to be very helpful. Although there were some things that they could not control, like the lender not moving very quickly, they did what they needed to tactfully escalate the situation to the superior of the lagging negotiator, and they did get the attention required to still proceed in a timely manner. Again, I was informed about the situation and her plan to give him a little time, then escalate further - this was done without me having to ask about it. Normally I am not someone that easily says "5 stars!!!", "YES!!!", etc., however in this case I really didn't have any unpleasant feelings about the process once we got started so I have no reason to not give SDREI full credit for a smooth process. Again, I felt very informed from Kurt and his well educated and helpful staff. I really would recommend them for their expertise. Less
When choosing to list my short sale with San Diego Real Estate and Investments, I relied heavily on other people's honest opinions regarding their experiences, so I would like to share mine also. From the start, I found that SDREI had a very good handle on the entire process. After meeting with Kurt on the phone and in person to answer every single of my many, many questions to my satisfaction, I then worked with Tiffany from his staff for the duration of the transaction. Her, like Kurt, w... More
Posted by user2436519 on 07/06/2012
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Kurt Wannebo and his team made the long drawn out process of short selling my condo a bearable one. The process of dealing with the bank could have been unpleasant, but his representatives kept communication lines open. We worked directly with Mike Hinmon who was always quick to respond to any questions I had and good about keeping me updated on where we were in the process. I would highly reccommend Kurt and his team to anyone looking to shortsell their properties.
Posted by user283131 on 07/05/2012
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Kurt Wannebo and his team did a wonderful job helping us with our short sale. My wife and I could not be happier with their diligence, speed and assistance throughout the entire process. Kurt, Nicole Furlong and the whole team are highly organized and they provided all the information needed from the beginning on a format very easy to understand. They basically did everything and didn?t charge us a dime. We would highly recommend Kurt's Team to anyone.
Posted by user537698 on 07/02/2012
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I thought that you might enjoy a "real time" experience as to Kurt Wannebo real estate services. I found him on-line and was introduced to his associate Daniel Lecuna. I am still in New York and will be in SD looking at properties with him shortly. So far Daniel has been honest, responcive and gone above and beyond his role as an agent. Being a native NYer and former law enforcement I am naturally inclined to not trust people in general. I felt at ease right away with Daniel and hope to purchase a property before the Fall. I will keep you advised as the process moves along. Less
I thought that you might enjoy a "real time" experience as to Kurt Wannebo real estate services. I found him on-line and was introduced to his associate Daniel Lecuna. I am still in New York and will be in SD looking at properties with him shortly. So far Daniel has been honest, responcive and gone above and beyond his role as an agent. Being a native NYer and former law enforcement I am naturally inclined to not trust people in general. I felt at ease right away with Daniel and hope t... More
Posted by user9752417 on 06/21/2012
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Kurt and his team were awesome with our short sale process. They were diligent with working with both of our bank lenders. I was impressed by their communication with me and any updates that were happening. I would suggest their company to anyone who is interested in doing a short sale. Mariebelle Oliva
Posted by user4272354 on 06/19/2012
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We recently asked Kurt Wannebo to hand short sales for our three condos. Kurt and his team did an excellent job. All of our questions (and there were many) were always answwered quickly and completely. Kurt, Tiffany, and Becky made the process as painless as possible. Thanks you SDREAI! Richard & Linda Medved
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Posted by user4851812 on 06/08/2012
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I would highly recommend Kurt Wannabo, and his team at SDREAI. Going through the short sale process can be difficult, frustrating, complicated and incredibly time consuming. Fortunately, I had a team of professional and competent mortgage specialists on my side. The experience they brought to the table was apparent from the beginning. Like most short sales, Nicole Furlong, my agent, was not given a simple task, but she handled the situation with a high level of professionalism and expertise. I received several offers on the house, but she was able to easily discern which buyers were credible and solid. We ended up selling the house to the first offer we accepted, saving valuable time. I listened to her instincts along the entire way and was rewarded by closing the deal in just over 4 months. Knowing some people struggle to close a short sale within a year, I was thrilled with this time frame. In addition, the people of SDREAI work together. I was surprised at how many minor obstacles came up, but they had solutions for everything and someone was always available to answer my question, or help with a problem. Becky Bensussen, the Transactions Manager, did a fantastic job coordinating everything. I thought the paperwork would seem endless, but they made the process easy and concise, even providing me with a CD at closing, instead of the dreaded stack of documents to store. The entire team walked me through the process with such ease, I always felt like things were being handled properly. Thank you, Kurt, Nicole and Becky! Your knowledge and skill was much appreciated!! Less
I would highly recommend Kurt Wannabo, and his team at SDREAI. Going through the short sale process can be difficult, frustrating, complicated and incredibly time consuming. Fortunately, I had a team of professional and competent mortgage specialists on my side. The experience they brought to the table was apparent from the beginning. Like most short sales, Nicole Furlong, my agent, was not given a simple task, but she handled the situation with a high level of professionalism and expertise. I ... More
Posted by user596068 on 06/01/2012
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Working with Kurt and his team was one of the most impressive business transactions I have ever experienced. From the initial phone call all the way to the final escrow signature, he listened to my concerns, gave me an abundance of information and suggestions, followed up on everything, and always did what he said he was going to do. In my opinion, his exceptional professionalism stems from the many systems he has put in place to ensure there are no loose ends, balls dropped, or stones unturned. It's nice when someone offers you something you didn't even know you needed or warns you about something that you might want to prevent. It's a confusing process that he has made easier. I can't imagine using any other agency in the future and will recommend SDREAI whenever I get the opportunity. Less
Working with Kurt and his team was one of the most impressive business transactions I have ever experienced. From the initial phone call all the way to the final escrow signature, he listened to my concerns, gave me an abundance of information and suggestions, followed up on everything, and always did what he said he was going to do. In my opinion, his exceptional professionalism stems from the many systems he has put in place to ensure there are no loose ends, balls dropped, or stones unturned... More
Posted by user4876941 on 05/27/2012
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We were doing all our research for our home still confused about what to do. We came across Kurt Wannebo's website clicked on it and liked what we saw. We gave him a call to discuss our situation . He was very personnable and e-mailed us a very informative video to watch at our discresction and then he said to give him a call back. After watching the video and speaking with him we decieded to short sale our home. We heard many stories from people about the problems and hassels. We are happy to tell you that Kurt and his staff made the entire process simple and smooth . We could contact them by phone or e-mail they told us exactly what they needed we could e-mail everything back and forth since we live far out. If we had any questions they got back to us quickly with an answer. Our short sale went smooth there were no out of pocket costs to us . We were told everything up front what to expect and approximately how long it would take. I like the honesty of there staff and the effort to make things go smoothly in such a difficult time in your life.
We also had a final call back after the sale to make sure everything was going well with us and gave us a tax advsor name and explained about how this also effects your credit.
I would definetly reccommend them over a regular agent because as I learned a short sale requires much more work and information you may never have thought of and if you don't know what you are doing you may get screwed in the deal
So thank you Kurt Wannebo and your team for making our short sale a success. Less
We were doing all our research for our home still confused about what to do. We came across Kurt Wannebo's website clicked on it and liked what we saw. We gave him a call to discuss our situation . He was very personnable and e-mailed us a very informative video to watch at our discresction and then he said to give him a call back. After watching the video and speaking with him we decieded to short sale our home. We heard many stories from people about the problems and hassels. We are happy ... More
Posted by user9085520 on 05/14/2012
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My husband found Kurt online & then we met him in person. We liked him and what he had to say. He is incredibly experienced and knowledgeable. His company is made up of highly trained professionals. They are friendly, fast, and have many contacts that helps to sell your property.
We were listed and then closed within 51 days. In this bad real estate market, that's amazing!! Our agent, Felicia Jerbasi, was really wonderful too. We have zero complaints - only high praise.
I would highly recommend Kurt and his team of experts!! Less
My husband found Kurt online & then we met him in person. We liked him and what he had to say. He is incredibly experienced and knowledgeable. His company is made up of highly trained professionals. They are friendly, fast, and have many contacts that helps to sell your property.
We were listed and then closed within 51 days. In this bad real estate market, that's amazing!! Our agent, Felicia Jerbasi, was really wonderful too. We have zero complaints - only high praise.
I would highly recom... More
Posted by JM Bonk on 05/11/2012
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My wife and I decided to sell our home do to the recent decline in the neighborhood. We looked online and found Kurt and his team, I called and within a day I received a call back. Kurt answered all my questions over the phone and I felt at ease and comfortable to sell my home with his company. With his no obligation policy I was not worried about moving forward.
I met my agent, Nicole, on Tuesday and by Friday of that week I had received a message from her with the details of three offers on my home. I thought that it would be months before I would get an offer on the property.
I was helped all the way though the process and every questions answered every step of the way.
Once the sale was completed Kurt still answered my questions and furnished me with resources to help me with any issues that might arise from my short sale. I will recommend Kurt's company to anyone in need of a realtor.
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My wife and I decided to sell our home do to the recent decline in the neighborhood. We looked online and found Kurt and his team, I called and within a day I received a call back. Kurt answered all my questions over the phone and I felt at ease and comfortable to sell my home with his company. With his no obligation policy I was not worried about moving forward.
I met my agent, Nicole, on Tuesday and by Friday of that week I had received a message from her with the details of three offers on ... More
Posted by JohnMautino on 05/09/2012
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My self and my wife Esteban & Nayeli we went to a process were there was necessary to short sale our property,so we saw and add over the internet and then we decide to do the short sale process whit Kurt ,we did a good decision hiring Kurt services,and he was polite and understand the situation very well,as well Brandy who works whit Kurt is so professional ,polite,very friendly,the only thing is that it was lots of papers to fill and sometimes we felt overwhelming whit those tons of papers but Brandy helps us,
A little more communication could be good cause as I said lots of paper work anyways we will dont hesitate to hiring Kurt services again if need it.thanks to all Kurt team
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My self and my wife Esteban & Nayeli we went to a process were there was necessary to short sale our property,so we saw and add over the internet and then we decide to do the short sale process whit Kurt ,we did a good decision hiring Kurt services,and he was polite and understand the situation very well,as well Brandy who works whit Kurt is so professional ,polite,very friendly,the only thing is that it was lots of papers to fill and sometimes we felt overwhelming whit those tons of papers but ... More
Posted by user581540 on 05/09/2012
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San Diego Real Estate and Investments is AMAZING!!!! I had spent over 2 years dealing with another company here in San Diego. First trying to do a loan modification and then subsequently attempting a short sale, neither of which was successful. After postponing our sale date an uncountable number of times I was informed that the bank was not willing to postpone our sale date again. I was told that there was nothing that could be done and that our house would be sold at auction. At this point things seemed hopeless and as a last effort to try to prevent a foreclosure I contacted Kurt. Kurt set me up with Tiffany Abbiate who is one of the agents on the team. Within a few weeks Tiffany was able to obtain an offer, submit it to the bank and successfully postpone our sale date despite being told by the previous company I was working with that the bank wouldn't postpone it again. To make a long story short escrow closed last month and we successfully completed the short sale. Kurt, Tiffany, and the rest of the team are awesome and I would recommend them to anyone. Everyone was very professional, they work quickly and there's no B.S. They are very straight forward with you regarding your situation and where things are at in the process. My only regret is not contacting San Diego Real Estate and Investments sooner. Had I went straight to them in the first place I'd be less than a year away from being able to purchase a home again. Now I have to keep my fingers crossed for the next 3+ years that rates and prices stay low. DON'T WAIT - CALL SAN DIEGO REAL ESTATE AND INVESTMENTS Less
San Diego Real Estate and Investments is AMAZING!!!! I had spent over 2 years dealing with another company here in San Diego. First trying to do a loan modification and then subsequently attempting a short sale, neither of which was successful. After postponing our sale date an uncountable number of times I was informed that the bank was not willing to postpone our sale date again. I was told that there was nothing that could be done and that our house would be sold at auction. At this point thi... More
Posted by user0003599 on 05/04/2012
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Kurt Wannebo, Felicia, Becky and the rest of the team at SDREAI are totally wonderful and we would recommend them 100% to anyone interested in doing a short sale! My husband and I recently sold our house in a process neither one of us was familiar with, called a short sale. Like many others, we found ourselves ?under water? and wanted to downsize due to our children leaving home for college. With the current market, we had no idea what to do. We were given Kurt's name by an acquaintance at work. We watched Kurt's short video series explaining the process, and knew we had found the right person. He is extremely knowledgeable, explains the process very well, and is totally honest and trustworthy. Our agent Felicia was great, and walked us through the process every step of the way. She kept us constantly updated, and always answered questions immediately. Both were just absolutely awesome. This can be a complicated process, and it is key to have a broker and team that one can completely trust. With all of the banks, types of loans, changing laws, paperwork, etc. - they made the entire thing go so smoothly. We are very grateful we found them! Less
Kurt Wannebo, Felicia, Becky and the rest of the team at SDREAI are totally wonderful and we would recommend them 100% to anyone interested in doing a short sale! My husband and I recently sold our house in a process neither one of us was familiar with, called a short sale. Like many others, we found ourselves ?under water? and wanted to downsize due to our children leaving home for college. With the current market, we had no idea what to do. We were given Kurt's name by an acquaintance a... More
Posted by user464304 on 05/03/2012