Testimonials

Here are what just a few of Dawn's clients and colleagues have to say...

I can’t thank you enough for your expert guidance and for successfully navigating the sale of my home through these challenging times.  I cannot imagine a better real estate agent/relocation specialist.  With all the decisions I faced selling my home, knowing that I had a trusted agent who understands the real estate transaction process and all the complexity that involves, gave me the peace of mind I needed.   From pricing, staging, showings, offers, contracts, and inspections, to close of escrow – you were ALWAYS available and your guidance was ALWAYS right on.  Your professionalism and experience were evident every step of the way.   You are a remarkable woman whose keen judgment and advice I gratefully followed and respected.  Thank you for giving so generously of your time, your knowledge and yourself.   I HIGHLY RECOMMEND  you to everyone!  There is no better real estate agent, you are simply the best!!!!

Sincere thanks,  Jackie Naughton, July, 2011

Dawn is awesome! I had a chance encounter with her at an open house and thought she knew her stuff. I was right! She helped us buy that house AND sell our former house, for over the asking price, all in 35 days! She is smart, tough, understanding and helpful. We have already recommended Dawn to two other people and she is closing escrow on both their houses right now. She knows the business incredibly well and is there for you. No matter what you ask, she is on your side and gets it done. I can't say enough great things about Dawn. We were so lucky to find her and will continue to recommend her to other friends and family that need a knowlegeable, hard-working realtor.

Cari & Pete Pavao, 2011

"Thanks to Dawn, everything from the search process to closing escrow ran like a well-oiled machine. Dawn is truly an expert and a professional, but she also is very personable and I had a great time getting to know her and going through the home buying experience with her. I am a very thorough person, and there wasn't a question I ever had that Dawn didn't know. There are few people I have ever had a truly great experience working with, due to very high personal standards I have in my own work and process of "getting things done." Dawn is absolutely amazing and anyone who is able to work with her is in for an excellent experience.  
I am so thankful that we were referred to Dawn. I am still honestly in shock that we just bought our first home! It has been a dream of ours for so long, and we are so lucky that we were in such great hands from the start. I will be referring anyone I know looking for a home to Dawn. Her expertise and speed was truly invaluable."
Top Qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity

Kristen Jourdonais - April, 2011

Dawn went above and beyond to exceed our expectations.  Her expertise is exceptional.  Before we needed to ask a question, she was calling or emailing to keep us informed.  With Dawn on your side, you will have complete confidence that she is not only doing her share but is making sure that everyone involved is working to ensure that the entire process is moving along smoothly.  Her professionalism is beyond compare.  We highly recommend her services.

Tyson Swetek & Veronica Jones, 2011

Dawn is fantastic and I would recommend her to everyone looking to buy a new home. We just moved into our new home and are so happy. Every step of the way, Dawn was there advising us, counseling us and ultimately fighting for us with a very stubborn and uncooperative seller. She's so good that we even accidentally signed a document (sent by the escrow company without her knowledge) that changed some important terms and she fought for us against the seller and the termite company - thus having the newly signed document reversed. She really puts everything she's got into her deals and her client's interests and for that reason alone, we trusted her 100%. Her committment, drive and knowledge are tremendous assets to have on your side during the buying process. I would also be remiss if I did not mention her ability to work with all the key players during the deal. From the inspection company, loan broker and more Dawn has an uncanny ability to close the deal.

Diana Ramirez & Brian Jones, 2011

 "Dawn Leahy has been an enormous help to us as we relocated to San Diego!  From the first phone conversation, it was clear that Dawn knew her business – she asked all the right questions and was able to get us looking in the appropriate direction for a new home.  We found our dream home days later.  The purchasing process turned out to be more difficult than usual and thanks to Dawn’s hard work & tenaciousness, we were able to finally move into our new home.  Dawn was reassuring and honest, and we were never worried.  In addition, Dawn’s knowledge of the area was instrumental in getting us acclimated and settled, from grocery shopping to doctor’s appointments, the little things that make life easier.  We can’t thank Dawn enough.  Dawn Kicks A~~…"

The Bonifants

"If you look up integrity in the dictionary there will be a picture of Dawn. She said she could sell our house in two weeks and actually sold it in one weekend. Her marketing skills are amazing. She found us well-qualified buyers at the price we asked. She guided us through the process, adding her brand of fun and professionalism. Then she found us the most beautiful home we ever could have imagined in a place we hadn´t even considered. Throughout the purchase process, Dawn was our advocate, making sure that we got all that we were entitled to and at a great price.  Dawn´s knowledge of the real estate business is extensive and her confidence made us feel very comfortable and in  good hands. If you are looking for a real estate agent, then look no further."
Jeff & Barbara Smithson

"Dawn represented us for both the purchase and sale of our home in San Diego after we met and hit it off at an open house. She did an outstanding job on both occasions - from identifying just the right properties, winning the negotiation in spite of multiple offers, pricing accurately, crossing every T to keep things moving without a hitch - and she did it all with a great attitude. Most recently, she has referred us to another great agent in our new hometown and is staying involved to ensure we are taken care of. She attended our wedding and has become a friend for life."
Amanda Bishop

"THANKS for all your help, patience, and sincere care you have given us over the past months. Yesterday we got moved in..... mostly everything! It is such a nice place. I just wanted to express how much we appreciate all you do and how hard and diligently you work.  Have a good day. We will be in touch."
Jeanne H.

"Dawn, Words cannot express how thankful we are!  Thank you so much for all your hard work, dedication and perserverance.  You made it possible for us to purchase our own home!!  We are so excited to get married and begin a life together in our condo.  We will truly never forget how hard you worked to make it possible for us to own our own place.  We are looking forward to having you over in the future. 
Nathan & Brook

"Dawn always went out of her way to make sure every thing was done right and on time. She stayed late in the office, called the lender, and went above and beyond to make sure the deal went through. She made me feel like her top priority and treated me like family. I appreciated all her hard work and am extremely happy with my new home."
Nathan Nugent

"I recently referred a client who was looking in the San Diego area to Dawn and was pleased with the wonderful outcome. Dawn was a supreme professional in working diligently to obtain the property for my clients in a very challenging market. She not only worked hard, but was persistent in finding just the right home for my clients and bringing the transaction to a successful close. She stayed in touch with me from start to finish. I can assure you that all my referrals for the San Diego area and surrounding communities will go to Dawn."
Florence Silver, CRS, GRI, SRES & e-Pro, Coldwell Banker, Greater Los Angeles
 
"Dawn Leahy assisted me in purchasing a home in the Clairemont area of San Diego for my daughter. She spent effort in finding a house in the area and price range we wanted, and she eliminated a lot of time and effort for us by focusing on what she knew we needed.  When we found the right home, she gave me assistance in the steps I needed to take to get the sale complete. I felt she was looking out for me, the buyer, to get the job done in a very short time. Since I wasn’t there and my daughter was working, she spent extra time meeting inspectors, repair people and a number of things that I might have done had I been able to be there. She did all this in a very positive manner, and I greatly appreciated it.

There were several areas where I needed direction on what I needed to do, and I felt confident that she had the expertise to help me.  One of the best things was that during all this, she was in constant contact with me; and I never felt I needed to try and find her for something. She always was ahead of anything that came up and was able to take care of it.  I have bought and sold several homes in the past, and I can guarantee that this experience with Dawn was far more positive than any experience I had in the past. I really mean it when I say you were such a great help to us.  I feel you are a friend-not just a business associate."

 Barbara - age 86

"Thank you for finding me such a great house.  I'm really happy and things seem to be as expected.  The neighborhood is fantastic and everyone is really welcoming and there is a lot of pride in people's property.  I love my home!"
Danna H.

"Thank you for all of the work you did on our behalf in buying our townhome.  We are truly enjoying it.  I cannot express enough gratitude to you for handling this purchase as carefully and thoroughly as if it were your own.  We are extremely grateful to you."
Jeri & Mark

"Thank you" doesn't seem to adequately express how much we appreciate all of the time and effort you've given to help us through the purchase of our first home here in San Diego.  Much of what you did was above and beyond our expectations.  Your patience and sacrifices certainly made the whole process go smoothly.  We definitely will recommend you to our family and friends."  Gratefully,
The Ha Family

"We wanted to take a moment to let you know what a wonderful experience we had working with Dawn Leahy.  She handled both a purchase and a sale for us and we could not have been more pleased with her.  Each of our transactions were full of unforeseen bumps, but Dawn was able to work through each in addition to keeping us calm and confident throughout (a tall order).  We always did, and still do, have complete faith in her professionally and as a person.  We will recommend her to all of our colleagues and friends in need of a great agent.  And, of course, we look forward to working with her again and again over the years."
The Stephens Family

"Thanks for the great service you gave in making a first-time purchase a thorough and professional affair.  You're the Best!"
The Fischer Family

"Just wanted to send a quick note to say "Hi!" and thank you again for helping us buy this house!  We love it and it's been so fun discovering what's planted in the yard as various plants/flowers sprout and bloom!  We look forward to having our house warming and making you a part of it."
The Vicino's

"I just want to let you know what a wonderful experience we had purchasing our home in Point Loma.  We walked into your office and were warmly greeted by your agent, Dawn Leahy.  From the moment we sat down with her to discussour needs, she was decidedly professional, warm and responsive to all our questions.  With her help, we easily narrowed down our search and what we believed would take at least a year, took merely two days!  She found us the home of our dreams and we are now happily ensconced in our new abode. But we would be remiss in not mentioning all of the follow-up work she did for us and how, even with our travels out of the country, she kept in touch and on top of everything that came up.  She is a credit to the profession and her professionalism and attention to every detail made this the smoothest move we have ever had.  We are truly fortunate to have had her representing us."
C.J. Brown

"We have been residents of San Diego since the 1960's and have bought and sold many houses, land, and businesses. During that time, we have had business associates who were brokers.  When we decided to sell a small one-bedroom rental property near the beach, we chose Ms. Leahy after interviewing her.  That was one of the best decisions we could have made for we found not only a knowledgeable, professional agent, but an agent that goes above and beyond to serve her clients!  The property was sold and closed without a hitch and in short order.  We decided to sell our beach home/business and although our broker friend would do it for a substantially reduced commission, we chose Ms. Leahy because of her professionalism and enthusiasm.  In all our years of buying and selling in San Diego, we have never had an agent be so diligent or work so hard. 
We have and will continue to refer business associates and friends to Ms. Leahy."
Doug & Jan Henderson

"We would like to say that we are very pleased with our experience in working with Dawn Leahy. We both find her to be a professional and thorough real estate agent as well as a friendly & personable individual. You must be pleased to have her as part of your office. We have recommended Dawn to many people & will continue to do so. When we need a real estate agent in the future, we will definitely call Dawn Leahy."
The Fennell Family

"Dawn helped myself and my family with an estate/probate sale.  Not living in the area, Dawn was extremely knowledgeable about the market and provided us excellent analysis.  She was extremely professional throughout the entire process.
There were many challenges with respect to this particular sale and Dawn was able to help us with virtually every aspect, making this process as simple as possible.  Probate sales are, by nature, fairly complicated; however, Dawn was able to follow up on each aspect of the sale and I always felt like she was one step ahead.  She updated me on a regular basis via telephone and left no matter unattended to.  She also helped me with many aspects of the sale that were really "above and beyond."  This was an extremely stressful time for my family and a very difficult process was made much simpler with the help of Dawn.  I would recommend her for any real estate transaction without hesitation.  I find her to be a true professional in a field with many practitioners who simply talk the talk, but do not follow through.  I would certainly use Dawn again for any of my real estate needs, as she is meticulous, trustworthy, honest and dedicated."
K.S. Bergman, M.D.

"I just wanted to say a special thank you for being my Realtor and helping me find my new place.  Since the beginning, I have always felt that you were looking out for my best interests, and you wouldn't settle for anything less. Your professionalism and experience made the whole process both low stress and fun.
I truly enjoyed working with you.  I would like to refer my friends to you when they are ready to buy.  I know they will get a quality Realtor and a quality person.  Thank you again."
T. Zgliniec

"We really appreciate all you've done for us. It is great to have someone with your integrity working for us.  After working with you over the last six years and through several sales and purchases, we would never use or refer any other Realtor.  You are so conscientious and really care about your clients.  It has been a pleasure having you as our agent.  Thank you so much."
The Gonzalez and Haney Families

"Your company could not have an asset better than Dawn Leahy!!"
William Holloway

"Dawn, Thank you so much for all that you did for us in helping to meet our goals.  We know that we chose a winner when we chose you.  Much continued success."
The Landry Family