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3096 Jamul Highlands Rd
Jamul, California 91935
I cannot recommend Zachary and Rochelle, The Svelling Group, highly enough! From start to finish, they made selling my home an incredibly smooth and successful experience. Their expertise was evident in every aspect of the process. They guided me through all the preparation needed to get my house market-ready, handled the professional documentation and photography beautifully, and took care of every legal document. I never felt overwhelmed or uncertain about any step because they were always there to explai
I wanted to take a moment to share my wonderful experience with Zachary and his wife, Rochelle. From start to finish, they were incredibly helpful and made our first home purchase much smoother than expected. Buying a home can feel overwhelming, but their professionalism, support, and guidance helped ease the entire process when it was anything but smooth. Additionally, they gave us the most heartwarming housewarming gift, which made us feel so welcomed and appreciated as new homeowners. It was a truly tho
I can not speak more highly of this team The Svelling Group. We met Zachary and Rochelle at the open house, which we fell in love with the home, and purchased our second home from that meeting, we could see how knowledgeable they were from that moment until closing, everything went absolutely flawless. This experience of buying a new home, which is very stressful, went on without a hitch absolutely fantastic team from, the closing team, lender and insurance which Zachary recommended. We were able purchase a
Zach is great. From our first conversation I knew he was the realtor for me. His a an affable, knowledgable, honest man. The day of my closing I met a woman and her grandmother looking to see a condo in the same complex. I connected them to Zach and in two days they were in escrow. Great experience
Zachary and Rochelle are the best in their profession! It was truly meant to be, to have crossed paths with The Svellings during an open house they hosted in Jamul. They were an invaluable source of information to buying in California. They dedicated many hours to helping us with the process and introduced us to a team of professionals to guide us with the purchase our dream home. They made the transaction smooth and surprisingly pleasant. Zachary and Rochelle went above and beyond as they helped us tr
Rochelle was an incredible blessing throughout this process. She readily answered questions day or night and provided every resource we could need. Her kindness and calm reassurance paired with her extensive knowledge and fantastic support staff makes her an incredible realtor. She went above and beyond with every request. We are so grateful for everything, Rochelle!
If you are looking to buy or sell property in Jamul, and you want to work with the most amazing real estate agents, then look no further than Zachary & Rochelle Svelling of The Svelling Group! They are the most ethical and honest folks we have dealt with in real estate. Zach & Rochelle have the utmost integrity, and they are by far, the best in the business when it comes to real estate! There is absolutely nothing that Zach & Rochelle of The Svelling Group can't do! They helped us structure a most competit
Zachary & Rochelle Svelling recently shared a detailed list of '90 Ways We Serve You' with the whole industry, including their competitors. This is an unheard of level of service, giving, confidence, and competence. Why did they do this? They are part of an elite mastermind training program, which collectively is trying to be helpful in light of the recent NAR lawsuit settlement. In the future, only real estate agents who can serve at the highest level, and put into words what they do and why it matters,
If you are considering buying or selling your home, you will not be disappointed with partnering with The Svelling Group. Zachary and Rochelle embodied the professionalism and high standard of care that we were looking for in selling our home. During the changing market our home was not an easy sale. It had quirks and as the selling agents Zachary and Rochelle did additional research to provide potential buyers with accurate and detailed information. Our goals and needs were not undercut with a realtor just
Excellent realtors! I had the pleasure of working with Zach for the purchase of an Escondido property. Zach was responsive and efficient; it was easy to stay in sync and keep escrow rolling forward. He took the time to explain the process, ensuring I had time around critical decisions. If you have him as the agent on the "other side" you can be sure he's fair and cooperative. Were I in the position for another property, Svelling would be my first call.
Rochelle and Zachary Svelling are the absolute most amazing realtors. From the moment we decided to sell our home they walked us through the entire process, they helped us price, stage, advertise and sell our home. We went live with the sale and we're in contract in less than a week. Every step of the way we were kept apprised of what was happening. They really care about you and market your home with the highest of quality photos and descriptions. I cannot say enough about the excellent service and communi
Zachary and Rochelle are the absolute best people! They were available 24/7 through the process and helped negotiate the best price for our old home. Zachary gave tips on how to stage the house without doing extensive remodeling/updating. They did open houses and followed-up with every one who walked through the door. Zachary's photography and video presentations for advertisements on line were wonderful. When we had to fill out all the papers for the sale, Zachary sat with us at the computer and expla
It's been a while since I was in the market looking for a house and I was fortunate to meet Zach and Rochelle in my searching. Much has changed and the home I was looking at had several complicated systems to consider like a well, septic system even a fire hydrant on the property! They walked me through it all and also provided me with useful information about the area, the neighbors and financing options. They really understand their business and go the extra mile to make sure their potential clients d
Selling a home is often a stressful experience. Zachary and Rochelle took a lot of the weight off of my shoulders and really went above and beyond to make the entire process feel like a breeze from start to finish. I've bought and sold several homes and can confidently say that they are by far the best realtors I've ever worked with.
I've purchased and sold a few properties with the Svelling Group. Each time I was impressed by the professionalism and the attention to details. Buying and selling a property can be very stressful. Zach made our experience stress free and he was able to achieve our financial goals quickly. I one hundred percent recommend Zach and Rochelle Svelling. In my experience they have been skilled at bringing the parties together and closing the deal quickly and efficiently. When choosing an agent you want someone
The Svelling Group had the best presentation of their abilities and the proved it by bringing in the best offer for our house. They not only delivered on price but they made the interaction between us and the buyer very smooth. Sit back and relax, they will take care of you, whether you are a seller or a buyer, they are the best.
I met Zachary and Rochelle at an open house. I fell in love with the house and was so impressed with Zachary and Rochelle that I wanted them to be my agents for buying my new house and for selling my existing home. Working with them was wonderful. They truly went every extra mile to make both the buying and selling process go very smoothly. They coordinated everything to ensure that I could close on both properties on the same day. And they are still in touch with me just to see how things are going wi
Rochelle is an outstanding agent who will absolutely go above and beyond for her clients. We met because she was looking for another REALTOR? to help her clients buy in my area. I knew I was working with an absolute professional from our first conversation. Her calm and sweeter-than-honey voice made me feel confident and comfortable. Side note: She retired from a career in emergency services, and if there is anyone who can diffuse a situation, it is Rochelle. We started working quickly with our clients to
Zachary and Rochelle are the best realtors in San Diego. They make the buying process simply and easy. I'm most impressed by their communication, market knowledge, and willingness to go the extra mile. You can tell they love their clients and take pride in what they do. I highly recommend the Svelling Group whether you are buying or selling.
I want to express my gratitude for the outstanding service provided by Zach. Having worked with many real estate agents before, I can confidently say that Zach's performance is exceptional. If you're looking for a real estate team that combines skill, dedication, and genuine care, Zach and Rochelle are the ones to choose.
Zach and Rochelle are amazing to work with. Always super professional, on time, and very knowledgeable about the area. They really care about their clients and it shows! I highly recommend them for your real estate needs!!
Zachary and Rochelle are true professionals. We've known them for 3y ears or more live in the Jamul area and I've seen a couple of their open houses and amazed and the detail and the care they put into all their showings. They grew up in Jamul and know the area very well. If anyone is interested in looking at purchasing a home or selling a home, as a Jamulian, I highly recommend them. Plus the cupcakes and the charcuterie cups are awesome. Look on social media and at their website and you'll be impressed at
Zachery & Rochelle are definitely 5 star realtors. Our journey together to sell my cousin?s home in Jamul was truly ?out of this world?. Their guidance to my cousin was professional and so personnel we have all remained friends. Selling a home is a life changing & often challenging process. You would definitely want these two to guide you through it. And by the way, the $100k over the original asking price, was something we are all still smiling about.
Zachary and Rochelle Svelling are an exceptional real estate team I've had the pleasure of working with. Truly the dynamic duo!! They are prompt in responsiveness, transparent in their negotiations, and knowledgeable of the current state of the market. They are the team who is always ready to roll up their sleeves and contribute their time, energy, and resources to ensure successful closings! You can see that their real estate experience has provided them with the strategic mindset to make their clients? dr
Zachary and Rochelle have been amazing to work with. As another professional in the field, it's always refreshing to work with agents that really know what they are doing and are also fun/cool people. They are both professional, punctual, educated, and a breeze to work with! I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell.
Zachary and Rochelle are excellent realtors! They are highly professional, communicative, and very sharp. They are a pleasure to work with and I cannot wait to help more families buy their dream homes with them!
Zachary and Rochelle are a five-star team. I have known Zachary for over a decade. He is by far the most knowledgeable real estate agent I have ever met. Zachary helped me with my VA offer and the inspections. He Also helped me understand all the electronic paperwork, so I knew what to expect. Everything he did was positive and made the entire process a memorable one.
Zachary and Rochelle found us our dream home and got us the best available price possible. They were amazing. I cannot recommend them enough. They are knowledgeable, friendly, fun, but were sharks when it came to getting us the best deal.
I am so very grateful that Zachary and Rochelle helped me, as a first time seller, to sell my home and land. They went above and beyond to help me understand and be comfortable with all the steps and timing. They assisted and guided me throughout the entire process, and I was so impressed with their marketing expertise and success. I was also so grateful for and pleased with their real estate knowledge, skill, hard work, kindness, and support, that I highly recommend them to anyone looking for the best agen
Zachary and his team went above and beyond to help my parents with the sale of their home. He was very patient and stayed calm and cool with all the hiccups that occurred in the sale of their old house and the purchasing of their new one. He knew everything that needed to be done from the initial walk through and listing to the open houses, chosing a buyer, negotiating an amazing deal and finally the signing. He even went out of his way to get the to city fix a problem they caused and were refusing to repa
Absolutely love Zach and Rochelle! They went above and beyond to help us get ready for open houses and he is the perfect agent to have in your corner during the stressful process that is selling or buying a home. If I could use them to buy my new home in Michigan I would!!!
The Svelling Group was a great help when we made a major move across country. They were extremely supportive and listened to all our concerns. They recommended several amazing companies to help us during escrow when we wanted referrals. They are tremendously caring and generous and gifted us a monetary gift towards our closing costs as a thank you for being a first responder family. We are very grateful to have worked with them.
Great opening presentation, gave good ideas on how to prep for selling, chose the perfect strategy to get others looking, patient with seniors, multi-media savvy - all in all, a great experience for first time sellers
Rochelle and Zachary were absolutely wonderful to work with! They were extremely communicative and responsive throughout the entire escrow. If you're looking for a professional and knowledgeable realtor, call the Svelling Group!
At the height of a real estate frenzy, anyone can sell your house. But who do you want on your team in a rapidly shifting market? Or if your property is unusual and requires genuine expertise? Or when your transaction suddenly becomes more complicated? Without reservation I can recommend Zachary and Rochelle Svelling as Realtors. I am not the easiest client, and this was not my first real estate rodeo. I had high expectations, a definite timeline and lived out of state. I needed a deeply knowledgeable, e
We had the pleasure of meeting Zachary and Rochelle when they were representing a property we went to look at. We were impressed with their follow-through. We've never seen another realty team work as hard to meet the needs of their clients. They have now become forever friends.
Rochelle is the best! She went above and beyond to help our daughters navigate their first home purchase. It did not come easy, but she persevered, researched concerns, and calmed the anxious feelings purchasing a home can create. Our daughters loved working with the Svellings Team. My "momma's heart" thanks you so much.
Zach and Rochelle were absolutely top notch! I can't say enough wonderful things about my experience with this team. Their knowledge of the market was spot on and they communicated with us every step of the way. This team goes above and beyond and I would highly recommend them to anyone.
I've had a couple great experiences when dealing with Svelling Group. It's very educational with listening to their knowledge in helping others sell or purchase the right home . Thank you
Best real estate agents around! These two are definitely a team that you want on your side when selling or buying a house. They go above and beyond to meet your needs! The marketed so well, they did mailers, phone calls, multiple open houses. Their photography team was top notch. Their escrow team was so easy to work with! I am so glad that my family chose them to represent us!
Zachery Svelling from the Svelling Group was our realtor on a recent and successful out-of-town duplex sale. He made numerous trips to the property and went above and beyond to facilitate the sale. He is a dedicated professional and I highly recommend him and the Svelling Group.
The Svelling Fathom Realty Team is the best in the San Diego area. They are professionals and are dedicated to making your selling experience an easy process. We were blessed to hire them in our resent selling of our home. I would rate them ten stars if that was an option. Give them a call you will not be disappointed.
I was looking for a home for my daughter, son-in-law and our precious grandson, that would be close to both sets of grandparents. I spotted the dream home (or as our then 10 year old grandson said "Poppa this will be my forever home"). How do you say No to that? We called Zachary and Rochelle Svelling, and they went to bat for us. Not only did they procure our kids dream home, but they were able to sell another piece of property for us, so we could make the deal. I just want to say to these two young, energ
Great experience buying a home. Made me and my family feel right at home. I had a lot of questions especially moving from Chula Vista to Jamul. Answered all the questions we had. My family and I would like to Thank the Svelling Group for helping us buy our dream home.
Selling your home to move to another state so that you can be near your grandchildren is both exciting and scary. Getting your home ready for an open house, dealing with multiple offers, tons of paperwork felt daunting, but Zach and Rochelle never flinched. We had so many questions and they provided the answers we needed. We are now living "Happily Ever After" and near our grandchildren. Thank you, Zach and Rochelle!
Zachary & Rochelle are professional, a delight to work with and genuinely dedicated to client's wants and concerns. I would recommend them to anyone looking for properties without hesitation.
It was a pleasure to work with Rochelle & Zachary. They made sure the entire process was easy and worry free. I would highly recommend them to handle all your real estate needs.
Rochelle is just excellent with the communication and attention to detail. She was really prompt and supportive during the complete process. We highly recommend her as a realtor.
Zachary and Rachel are very professional realtors. They sold our property were other agents failed to do so. Thank you for all you have done for us!
The Svelling Group helped us tremendously when we were selling one investment property and buying another. They answered all our questions and were instrumental to the entire process altogether. We will definitely be using them in the future.
Incredible experience with these two! They WILL help make this experience so much easier for you, and they truly care about making their clients happy. Could not recommend these two enough. Best in the business in my opinion. We couldn't be more happy with the dream home they found us!
It was very nice working with Mr Zachary. He is a great realtor and I highly recommend him. Very trustworthy 5 star for sure
The Svelling Group exceeds expectations, such attention to detail. It is a pleasure working with them. Would highly recommend.
Kept us we'll informed during process of selling our property , and had an over than asking price offer in the first week !
Great communication. Positive attitude. Always available. Has solutions to issues. Made my transaction a pleasure.
Best realtor experience ever. Thank you two for helping me achieve my dream.
Zachary and Rochelle are very insightful, professional and easy to work with. We had some issues on our end that but they were able to walk us through the process and finalize the deal. They are a pleasure to work with
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