Any discussion of the San Clemente real estate market would be incomplete without a mention of Doug Echelberger's name. The lead agent of San Clemente's #1 real estate team , the Echelberger Group, and a lifelong resident with industry contributions spanning nearly four decades, Doug hails from a family of trusted real estate professionals who for more than 21 years owned and operated a local brokerage, San Clemente Real Estate. Subsequent to selling the business with their son's help, Doug's parents retired, while he maintained his commitment to providing South County clients with honest and dependable service to help them accomplish their most important objectives.
Doug Echelberger and Sydney Kohler worked as a team to sell my condo. It was a difficult sale requriring patience and expertise. They are very professional and polished. I was at ease with them listing and selling my property.
Hugomclag1
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December 4, 2025
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Doug was our broker for a recent sale in Capistrano Shores in San Clemente. I have nothing but positives to say about my experience with Doug and his associates. From beginning to end they were extremely knowledgeable, helpful, transparent, and accommodating. They arranged some things that needed doing, saving us significant hassle. Our property was presented in an extremely polished and showcase-type manner and sold promptly for a good price. Doug's extensive experience with and knowledge of the local market were a tremendous benefit. He offered helpful advice when needed. I especially appreciated the easy and ready communication. We were kept updated regularly on the status of things, Doug was readily available, and we were given any assistance we needed. From start to finish we hardly had to lift a finger. This review may seem a little over the top, but it really was this good. I highly recommend Doug and his team.
Skahn207
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November 13, 2025
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I would recommend Sydney to represent sellers. In my transaction, she did a dual representation representing both the seller and me as the buyer. Sydney was professional and responsive, but her allegiance was to the seller. As the buyer, I did not feel she advocated for me. This may be an inevitable result of the dual representation.
John B.
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October 29, 2025
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Hannah was truly an expert and was amazing throughout the whole process. We cannot say enough great things about Hannah and her team. We would highly recommended Hannah and her team to anyone looking for a new home!
Jorge C.
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July 30, 2025
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Doug was outstanding in helping us buy our beach house in San Clemente. He showed us all the available options, had precise knowledge of all the properties and helped us negotiate and close our deal in 30 days. Strongly recommend his company to anyone looking for properties in Orange County.