Chad Basinger REALTOR, CPA, CFP, Top real estate agent in San Diego

Chad Basinger REALTOR, CPA, CFP,

eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.1 Like
18 Years of Experience
(78)
$12.2M
Total Sales Last Year
18
Years of Experience
29
Recent TransactionsTransactions from the last 3 years
$1.3M
Average Price Point

    About Chad Basinger REALTOR, CPA, CFP,

    REALTOR, CPA, CFP, CRS (18 years experience). Specialties: Buyer's agent, Listing agent, Relocation, Short-Sale. I don't just strive for excellence--I expect it. As a San Diego native with a lifelong connection to real estate, my mission is simple: deliver exceptional results with unmatched professionalism and care. Real estate runs in my blood--my mother spent over 50 years in the business and ranked in the top 1% of agents nationwide. I built on that foundation with a degree in business economics (emphasis in accounting) from UC Santa Barbara, followed by two years at Ernst & Young, where I earned my CPA license--still active today. From there, I spent over a decade on Wall Street as a professional equity options trader, sharpening my negotiation skills in one of the most competitive environments in the world. Now, as a licensed REALTOR® and Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), I bring a financial lens to every transaction--ensuring that buying or selling a home isn't just emotional, but strategically sound. This isn't about sales--it's about smart decisions. Whether you're buying your dream home or maximizing a return, I bring the business acumen, financial insight, and marketing firepower to deliver a seamless, white-glove experience from start to finish. I've yet to meet another San Diego native who is a CPA, CFP®, and full-time REALTOR®. More importantly, I treat every client like family--with transparency, dedication, and results-driven service that doesn't stop at closing. Let's connect--and let's get you where you want to go, with confidence.
    OTHER LANGUAGES
    English
    Community Involvement
    Volunteer at Painted Rock Elementary School, Coach for Little League, Coach for youth soccer
    HOBBIES/INTEREST
    Tennis, Golf, Travel, Read, Dine Out, Padres games, spend time with friends and family
    FAMILY
    Married with 3 kids (River-9, Sierra-6, Savanna-2)
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    Credentials

    LICENSE
    Real Estate - California - # 01817600
    Designation

    PSA (Pricing Strategy Advisor)

    CRS (Certified Residential Specialist)

    SFR (Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource)

    ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative)

    Seniors Real Estate Specialist

    Top Producer

    Licensed Realtor

    ePro

    REALTOR

    Specialties

    • Buyers
    • Sellers
    • Residential Property

    Luxury Properties, Relocation, Seniors, First Time Homebuyers, Move Up/Move Down Buyers, Divorce Sales

    Awards

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    • rewards

      2025

      TOP AGENT

      Poway, CA

    Other Awards

    San Diego Association of Realtors Circle of Excellence Award (given out to the top 5% of agents in All of San Diego County)-Every Year Since Inception (2016)...#1 Individual Agent for Windermere Homes & Estates in all of San Diego County in 2020 & 2021......FIVE STAR AGENT AWARD

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    Chad Basinger REALTOR, CPA, CFP,'s Reviews & Ratings

    78 Reviews
    (5/5)
    Note: Reviews may include other agents on their team
    What clients say about this agent....
    • Knowledgeable
    • Communicative
    • Responsive
    • Professional
    • Trustworthy
    • Outstanding
    • Attentive
    • Excellent negotiator
    • Hard working
    • Available Remotely

    Jmartin4233

    Review for Member: Jmartin4233
    June 9, 2025
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    Chad Basinger was a great choice when we sold our house in Rancho Bernardo and moved to the Midwest. We moved out, and Chad took care of everything getting the house ready for sale. In the end we were very pleased with the sale price. He was professional, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful in guiding us through this process. We recommend him enthusiastically.

    Mmhupp

    Review for Member: Mmhupp
    April 4, 2025
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    Chad is an Amazing Realtor! We have just him in our last two sales, and he has consistently proven to be highly professional in all aspects. With his years of experience and knowledge, he is trusted in his evaluation and opinion on different paths depending on the current market variations. Chad continually goes well above the requirements of a realtor and truly has the buyers interest in mind. He is truly an Asset and would recommend him for any future endeavors! Thank you

    Conor Tibbs

    Review for Member: Conor Tibbs
    January 21, 2025
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    Amazing Experience! Chad is the best! I honestly can't imagine buying our first home without him. He made everything so much easier, cutting through all the complexity. Not only super professional, but also incredibly friendly and easy to talk to. It's clear he knows what he's doing and has a ton of experience. We always felt taken care of, and he was on top of everything all the time! It was a pleasure working with him, and I'll definitely reach out when we're ready to buy again. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for a home 100%!

    Lucisanches2018

    Review for Member: Lucisanches2018
    November 24, 2024
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    It was a pleasure working with Chad! He is very knowledgeable and professional. Chad took the time to explain the whole process from the beginning and was always available to answer my questions. Also, he had my best interest in mind and went and above and beyond to ensure I got the best possible deal. He is very detail oriented and pointed out maintenance issues when we toured houses together. I was very happy that I had Chad as my agent on my quest to find my new home!

    Catewedding2013

    Review for Member: Catewedding2013
    October 30, 2024
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    Chad is an extremely well rounded agent who brings years of experience to the home buying process. We have used Chad multiple times in the past and always left throughly satisfied. I cannot recommend Chad enough!

    Answered Questions

    When would I need to sell to avoid paying capital gains?

    Hello Danielle, It is great to see you being proactive and considering tax ramifications. I am a REALTOR, who also has an active CPA license and CFP certificate. When it comes to capital gains taxes and real estate, as long as you have lived there for 2 of the last 5 years, you will be able to take advantage of the $250,000 capital gains exemption amount. In this case, your gains are well below the 250K amount, so would not have any capital gains taxes at this stage. To answer your question regardless of this, the 2 out of 5 year requirement would be met as long as you close on that property in 2027 (specific date depends on when you moved out of it). Good luck!

    Answered by Chad Basinger REALTOR, CPA, CFP, | Saint Petersburg, FL, USA | 437 Views | Working With an Agent | 1 year ago
    CA Buyer Rep Agreement? Buyer agrees to pay the commission?

    Hi Linda, Please email me at [email protected] and I will reply with a very insightful, one page consumer guide to buyer broker agreements put out by the National Association of REALTORS. Of course, I am always happy to chat with you on the phone so I can answer any of your questions. I can be reached at 858-997-3704.

    Answered by Chad Basinger REALTOR, CPA, CFP, | Redding, CA, USA | 690 Views | Working With an Agent | 4 months ago