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Kaneshanna
Review for Member: Jake Smoke
ZillowVERIFIEDWe could not be more appreciative of the service we received from Jake Smoke. Jake did a great job selling our home. When our house fell out of escrow, Jake lined up another buyer for us getting us back into escrow with a new buyer within 12 hours! He communicated well with us throughout the sale and is extremely knowledgeable about both the home buying and home selling processes. Jake also assisted us in purchasing our new home. I honestly dont believe we would have had the same experience had we used a different realtor. We faced some MAJOR challenges with our purchase and Jake fought hard for us throughout. There isnt a better realtor out there and we were grateful every day during the process that Jake was on our side. We highly recommend Jake Smoke and will definitely use him the next time.
User8945563
Review for Member: Jake Smoke
ZillowVERIFIED I can?t say enough about working with Jake! He and the Tip of the Spear team are the only ones I would trust if you are a military family. From Jake?s knowledge of the real estate market in Oceanside, to his mortgage lender connections, he made our move across country as easy as possible. Jake is super responsive and cares about his clients first and foremost! I?m so glad we found him!
User3960948
Review for Member: Jake Smoke
ZillowVERIFIED I just purchased a home with Jake. He was very helpful through the whole process and made it as easy as it could be! He was always easy to reach when I had questions, and was proactive in handling things for us during our purchase. I would highly recommend using Jake for your next home purchase, and an sure I will use him again in the future!
Bshookman3
Review for Member: Jake Smoke
ZillowVERIFIED I would like to start off with a sincere ?Thank You? to Jake Smoke with Tip Of The Spear Real Estate Team (Keller Williams Realty). I cannot say ?without him, we would not have been able to buy a house?, but what I can say is?as first time homebuyers without experience nor much research time?it sure feels like we specifically needed him, and I give him (along with his team and the mortgage team) all the credit. We had a seemingly unique home buying experience in which Jake even learned a few things or had a slightly different experience as a real estate agent for our situation than what he has experienced in the past. Jake is widely versed in many different situations and never backs down from a challenge?he embraces it. In fact, challenging situations are as much rewarding and motivating for him as they are opportunities for him to continue his professional development. Jake is our guy?if (or perhaps when) we buy in the future! We highly valued Jake?s opinions and feedback?I asked him directly what he thinks we should consider as we progressed in each step of our home buying experience?I do not know if this is typically something real estate agents provide to buyers (or sellers alike) with respect to fair market responsibility. I do think an agent has an obligation to understand what the clients? best interests are, and this includes being able to provide candid feedback to the clients? questions, comments, and concerns?Jake did this for us, and we really appreciate it. As an example of how Jake truly looks after his clients? best interests?he does this by understanding their situation, personality, and goals?he will expertly tailor his advise to the clients and he is accurate with his thoughts?I already determined what I believed to be his answer to my question since it was the same answer I came up with myself before he could reply. We purchased a home that we knew would require some work to renovate (being over 30 years old). I asked him what his thoughts were (not as a realtor) regarding our decision to either proceed with the purchase or look for something else?he understood me to be someone willing to put in work (somewhat ?handy?) and provided unbiased feedback that the home could be a worthwhile investment for someone that is motivated to put in the work. But, he always made us feel confident and comfortable with making the decisions for ourselves and always reassured us of our options?in other words, he was not trying to convince us to purchase the house just so he could be part of a sale closing. We are happy with our purchase and I have already gotten to work on improvements. While he definitely understands the market, he also draws on his experiences outside of the real estate industry as well. Not only is he an agent, but he is a homeowner, just like all of you reading this review or those that are prospective first time homebuyers. Go with Jake!
Zi4life978
Review for Member: Jake Smoke
ZillowVERIFIED If you?re looking to buy or sell your home, Jake is your man!! I was deployed in Japan when I first got in contact with Jake. I instantly felt at ease since we both had similar backgrounds in the military. Jake is a formal Marine and I knew he would take very good care of me. Since this was my first time trying to purchase a home, Jake was extremely helpful with explaining the entire process to me. Even though the market was crazy at the time I returned back to the states, Jake was extremely resilient in trying to get me into a home that met my needs for my family. Jake and I finally found a great home that met all of my conditions and he worked vigorously to get my offer accepted. I definitely couldn?t have gotten it accomplished without him and the rest of Tip of the Spear Reality Team. I will continuously commend him for a job well done and he continued to keep in constant contact throughout the entire buying process. If you?re looking for a great realtor that knows the market and will treat with you respect and go to bat for you any day of the week, Jake Smoke is your man!
Talisa P.
Review for Member: Jake Smoke
ZillowVERIFIED We were buying our first home and like most first time buyers we were nervous about where to start and what to expect. Jake Smoke stepped right up to guide us through the process start to finish and provided exceptional support throughout. He was always available to show us homes and quick to send us new listing so we didnt miss an opportunity. His knowledge of the market helped us stay competitive with our offers and his strong negotiations got us a great deal. Jakes mentorship, professionalism, honesty and hard work ethic are much respected and appreciated. We never felt that he was just trying to sell us a house, but that he was a friend helping us make the best decision for our family. Ive recommended Jake and Tip of the Spear Real Estate Team to everyone I know.
User5367013
Review for Member: Jake Smoke
ZillowVERIFIED Jake has the ability to make you feel like you are a priority! He was never on the phone with another client while he was showing us homes. He explained everything in detail and gave us all of the time that we needed to ask questions during follow up phone calls. He negotiated a price for us base on the neighborhood...not the asking price! Yay for us! He is dependable, knowledgeable and steady and gets the job done. We had some hurtles to overcome during our home buying process. He made phone calls and wrote emails that made all of the difference in closing the deal on our dream home. Thank you Jake! You are amazing!
Davidandtalisa
Review for Member: Jake Smoke
ZillowVERIFIED Jake Smoke helped my wife and I purchase our first home, hes an amazing guy to work with, very professional and down to earth. Jake made sure to walk us through all the details and provided great support from start to finish. He was extremely patient and always kept our best interest in mind! Jake showed us that he believes in creating lasting relationships with his clients and does not treat them like a transaction. To say he went above and beyond is an understatement. Working with Jake and Tip of the Spear was one of the best decision we made.
Matthew J.
Review for Member: Jake Smoke
ZillowVERIFIED Jake made my first home buying experience as stress free as possible. He got me exactly what I wanted, when I wanted it. Jake was very knowledgeable and ensured that my home got the necessary repairs and was ready to move in in a very timely manner. Highly recommend
Zuzana
Review for Member: Jake Smoke
ZillowVERIFIED I met Jake many years ago when we served together in the military. He was a Marine and I was the Corpsman for the squadron. As many others, we re-connected via social media years later as we both moved onto other career paths. So when I was debating the sale of my condo, I reached out to Jake for his advice. I told Jake what my plans were, and without me having to commit to anything right away, he took his time to meet with me and explain all my options and what to expect in this process. Jake got me the information I needed to make the decisions I needed to make regarding my condo. He even got me in touch with a lender and a construction company that I wanted to use in my transition to my new home. But not only he got me in touch with them, he vetted them for me to make sure I was taken care of. As far as the sale process, I cannot stress enough what an amazing experience I had with Jake. He held my hand throughout the entire process. He always took his time to explain things and there was never a surprise moment with him. He was patient in answering my questions and always kept me informed. I listened to his advice and I am happy to say, I sold my condo for way over asking price just in few days! Jake is a true professional who cares about his clients. What I most liked about him is that I could always count on him and his follow through. You dont find that with many agents these days. He made this process very easy for me and I know I was in good hands. Jake knows what he is doing and he will always give you the real deal and the best service he can. I cannot say enough positing things about Jake and my experience with him selling my condo. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to sell or buy. Even though my journey is over with Jake, I know I can always count on him for advice! Thank you Jake!!!
Annafranco33
Review for Member: Jake Smoke
ZillowVERIFIED My familys experience in buying a home with Jake was great ! I was in the market to find a home for my family knowing that doing so is not an easy process especially when it comes to realtors. I was very blessed to have come across Jake at the right time and very thankful for his services through out the entire process. Theres just so much that goes into buying a home and having the right agent to guide you through the journey is the key . Thankfully Jake is that guy ! My past experiences with realtors couldnt even come close to what Jake provided us. Beginning with the search for homes he opened my eyes up to different locations by widening my search. We saw about 15 homes before making the final decision and throughout that process Jake was responsive from early morning until late at night. Another point that was very impressive on Jakes end was the time I sent him a home to the time we had an appointment to go view the home (most of the time was in the same day if not the next day). Jake was on time for viewings when we had appointments , he was communicating daily with other agents to get us viewings or negotiate pricing, and his experience in the business gave me comfort when it came to asking for his opinions or advice on certain homes. When it came to the home we ended up on putting an offer throughout the negotiating process Jake was on it ! from inspections to request for repairs Jake was able to get me an amazing amount back in seller credits. Hard working, Committed, Honest, Confident, Devoted, Trustworthy, Understanding, Polite, Reliable, Consistent, and Determined are only some of the values Jake was blessed with and I was able to experience. Overall would I recommend Jake to anyone searching for a home or selling ........... ABSOLUTELY !!!!!!!!!!
User48935143
Review for Member: Jake Smoke
ZillowVERIFIED Jake Smoke sold our house quickly, over our asking price! The pictures and videos he put up on realty sights were absolutely beautiful- we had a first-class listing. He also helped us buy the home of our dreams; the home we really wanted/ needed. I felt like Jake really listened to us, advocated for us, and worked tirelessly for us throughout the whole process. If you want a realtor that is truly ON YOUR SIDE, Jake is your man! He was honest, kind, professional, and always on top of things the whole time we worked with him. I recommend Jake Smoke, not only without hesitation, but with enthusiasm! He is the realtor you want.
Kate B.
Review for Member: Jake Smoke
ZillowVERIFIED Jake was really wonderful to work with! He was very patient and attentive to our needs during our home buying process-- He really went above and beyond!
Brianstimson1
Review for Member: Jake Smoke
ZillowVERIFIED Although our home purchase ended up not being completed (no fault of Jakes...), Jake was 100% in our corner the entire way even after the purchase was cancelled to ensure we got our Ernest Money Deposit returned. Even when there was drama, he explained until I understood completely what the issue was, and what my options were in response. Although he gave his recommendation, he gave the good/bad/ugly about each option. His knowledge of the area and the people active in the home sale industry was a huge help to my wife and I during our process. Highly recommended, its hard to find honest people who continue to provide stellar service and Jake is one of those people.
Zuser20150606204640101
Review for Member: Jake Smoke
ZillowVERIFIED So many amazing things to say! Jake Smoke secured the perfect home for my family. He understood the city and the neighborhood, and knew how exactly to be sure that ours was the deal that was chosen. He structured our contract perfectly to be the most attractive possible, and worked around the clock to get our purchase completed. His expertise saved us money during the negotiation process, and ensured that we were protected during our home inspection and appraisal process. He was in constant communication with all parties involved, and was fully transparent and straightforward. He absolutely has the best interest of his clients in mind, first and foremost. I have complete trust and faith that he got us our best deal possible, with the most streamlined process possible. I can?t recommend him enough! I have sent my friends and family to him for their home buying processes and will continue to do so.
Foxholela
Review for Member: Jake Smoke
ZillowVERIFIED The experience my husband and I had with Jake Smoke was so smooth. We felt all our questions were answered and the process moved from point A to point B to closing really fast and easily. We would highly recommend his reality services to ANYONE!
Zuser20141103113106371
Review for Member: Jake Smoke
ZillowVERIFIED Jake was extremely professional throughout our first home buying experience. He helped us navigate switching lenders and guided us through with a relatively easy transaction.
Marlow F.
Review for Member: Jake Smoke
ZillowVERIFIED Jake was very professional. He always came to the plate with the proper information and follow up. It was a breeze working with him and he went above and beyond to get al lot our questions answered and to assist us throughout the process of buying a house.
