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Dan R.
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIEDRecently, my wife and I sold our home of 10 years in San Diego. It had become outdated and needed some freshening up to fetch the best price. We reached out to Team Emerson for their expertise. Nick prepared a solid plan for what renovations would be top priority in terms of return on cost and visual appeal. He was always conscientious of cost and ensured that we maintained a disciplined approach to managing the work. Ruth oversaw the contractors and made sure everything ran smoothly. The Team provided weekly updates, and we always knew where we were in the process. The pricing strategy was thoughtful and based on solid analytics. When the home was brought to market, the open houses were already planned and marketed for and as a result, we had a tremendous turnout. The offer we received was right where we wanted it to be and in the time frame we had hoped for. We were so glad that we worked with Team Emerson on this sale and cant recommend him highly enough. He is a true professional.
Robert R.
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED Working with the Emerson Group was an outstanding experience from start to finish. What initially felt like a daunting and overwhelming process quickly became manageable thanks to their professionalism, guidance, and constant support. Nick, Scott, and Ruth were there for us every step of the wayaEUR"always available to answer questions, provide reassurance, and offer expert advice when we needed it most. Their dedication and attention to detail ultimately led to a successful sale of our home, and we couldnt be happier with the outcome. We were beyond pleased with the entire experience and would absolutely recommend the Emerson Group to anyone in need of a trusted, high-quality realtor in San Diego, CA.
Professorkeough1
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED Thank you Nick and Ruth for the successful sale of my property in La Jolla! Not only were you diligent in making sure the short escrow moved quickly, but you commanded a great team of vendors to "spruce" up the property for a sale of only one day on the market. I call you "realtor extrordinaire"!
TravisMedley4
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED Another wonderful experience with Nick and his team at Emerson Group! This is the 5th direct transaction we've made with Nick and the service keeps getting better and better. Nick helped us navigate a challenging market to get great offers. He managed so many of the headaches I expected to handle myself and did it in stride. We felt like he treated our home like his own; he cared for it, made good decisions and made sure the process was smooth. I highly recommend Nick and he will always be my first call when I have any questions about real estate, to discuss strategy or to buy/sell a property.
Gmilicic0
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED Working with Nick on my 1031 exchange was fantastic. Since this was my first 1031 exchange, having a professional with detailed understanding who could educate and communicate was really important to me. Nick sold my condo (above asking) and helped me reinvest into a three-unit investment property (below listing). I both increased my monthly cash flow and lowered my risk by diversifying from one door to three. Nicks expertise in the local market and 1031 exchanges was evident, and he made the process seamless. He also is surrounded by a great team. I will absolutely be working with Nick again, both for my personal and investment real estate needs.
Gmilicic0
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED Nick sold our condo. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Bottom line: we accepted an above asking offer within a few days of listing. Nick and his team knew exactly how to market the property, communicated clearly and managed all the details. No doubt we will do business with Nick again in the future.
Deb
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED We completed a 1031 Exchange through selling our rental property in San Jose, CA and reinvesting into a property in San Diego. We were lucky to have Nick Emerson and his team to lead us through this process. Nick spent time in advance of our exchange to educate us about 1031 Exchange rules, get clear on our main objective and motivations for completing exchange, and make sure an exchange served us for what we were trying to accomplish. When it came time to write offers, Nick provided us useful insights and information to help us determine an appropriate offering price, reason why, and where we should cap our price at to ensure the financials still made sense. With there being a 45-day identification period for replacement properties, we were very nervous about missing our deadline, but Nick always assured us of our plan and kept us calm (especially me ??) and clear headed. Nick helped us secure a 2-on-1 property two weeks after closing escrow on our San Jose property. Another awesome benefit of working with Nick, was our ability to hire his full-service management team the same day of closing, which allowed us to save time and stress knowing we were working on our rental plan simultaneously with our purchase. This is like one-stop shop service for all things investment property! Nick also interviewed and recommended a real estate agent in San Jose to help us fixing up and selling the San Jose house. He also coordinated with the Exchange Service Advisor to make sure every step we took was following IRS rules. Nick emailed us daily updates for properties that were of our interests and did HOLD investment analysis to pick out the ones with good return rate. Lastly, this was all done REMOTELY while we lived in South Carolina. Nick made this stressful 1031 exchange event a smooth and seamless process. We highly recommend Nick and his team to anyone looking for top-notch real estate services from a professional agent and team you can trust!!
Lynettejfoley7
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED Nick Emerson and his team just completed the sale of my family home. I couldn't be any more pleased with the service and support I received. The sale came at a difficult time for me, so Nick's patience and support in guiding me through the process has been a blessing. Nick and his team are now helping me with the purchase of my new home. Working with Nick felt like I was working with family. I would not have considered working with anyone else.
User6510797
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED We are so grateful to have worked with Nick Emerson and his team to find our perfect family home! With our family's international move back to California, Nick was communicative, flexible, encouraging and helped us navigate the increased challenges and uncertainties of searching for a home from afar. Over months of searching, Nick always had our best interest in mind. He was patient with us as we went back and forth on our preferences, never once pushing us in any direction and only showing enthusiasm and support. We would definitely recommend Nick and his team at The Emerson Group to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
User190306
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED Nick is a true professional. He has always been very responsive and does exactly what he says he will do. He provided very valuable information about the steps necessary to sell my home. He has an excellent understanding of the real estate market and provides a very high level of professionalism in his suggestions and guidance with selling and purchasing real estate Nick and his entire team Went above and beyond to insure a smooth transition. I highly recommend Nick Emerson and his team, whether you are buying, selling or looking for a property manager. Thanks Nick!
User74164783
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED Amazing selling agent all around. Worked primarily with Portia, who was great, and Nick remained involved for the major decisions/events. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a responsive, professional agent.
Roya B.
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED I have worked with Emerson both for property management and to sell my home. As a property manager, Emerson is wonderful. Portia was responsive to my concerns and needs, thorough and knowledgeable in her assessments and recommendations and easy to work with when it came to managing a difficult transition from one tenant to another. Nick has been a terrific partner through the ups and downs of selling the same property. As delays caused us to go from listing during the spring/summer boom to needing to make quick decisions during the rapidly-softening real estate market, I grew increasingly anxious about the leverage I was losing. Nick was responsive, shared critical market information in a timely fashion, and was patient and flexible with my busy schedule and three-hour time difference. Nick worked hard to build trust and confidence and I am happy with the decisions we made. I highly recommend the team at Emerson.
Tvoltmer
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED This was our second sales process with Nick and Team and we had another great experience. We are confident we got the best price possible for our home and Nick and Portia made the experience easy on us. Thank you both!
Zuser20170409164726780
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED Nick is a fantastic realtor. He helped me to sell my condo at more than 130k above the initial listing price. I live out of state now, and Nick and Portia dealt with all of the repairs and updates necessary to get my condo ready for sale. I did not have to stress about anything, and could rely on them completely to take care of things properly. Nick also helped me understand the current real estate market situation with neighborhood updates, trend analyses, and personal conversations to answer any questions I might have. After the open house, I had multiple offers, 10 of which were significantly above the listing price. I highly recommend Nick and his team if you need to buy or sell property anywhere in the country.
Skylinesquid
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED Nick and his team did an amazing job with helping me sell my home that he had initially helped me buy nearly 7 years earlier. Staying in touch throughout the years has helped me see into the market with updates, trends, analysis of it all. I couldn't have asked for a better realtor! Portia had kept me updated on every step and process of selling my home. I really didn't need to do much of anything in the entire process, it seemed like. They kept the stress off my back to make a seamless sale! Thank you so much!!
MargeBarinka
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED The entire Emerson Group, but most especially Nick Emerson, were able to guide our small group of out of town investors through the sale of an investment property in San Diego. This was far from a typical sale and there were numerous challenges involved, all of which Nick, and his team, handled with the utmost professionalism, integrity, courtesy, knowledge and above all concern for the clients. We cannot say enough wonderful things about Nick Emerson/Emerson Group and will absolutely reach out to them again if the need arises. Thank you for a job well done!
Koenignan1732
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED Nick was an amazing realtor. As out of state sellers, we needed someone who knew the area and knew how to advocate for sellers who were not there in person. He negotiated a sale over asking price. He and Portia kept us informed every step of the way. We highly recommend him and his team for home sales.
Dfwatljeff
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED Nick and the Emerson team were fantastic to work with. I reached out to them to help me with a purchase, they assisted me in a few showings, and then once finding the property we wanted, helped negotiate a great deal for us - in what was a seller's market. Thanks for being our buying agent. Special shout out to Chris and Portia.
598fgenz
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED My house was a probate sale. Nick is an expert in probate sales. Everything that had to be done to sell was easy as he has all the vendors needed for cleaning and any problems such as plumbing. My house went up for sale very quickly and was sold in two weeks. This is all due to Nick knowing how to present the property to the real estate market and working 24/7 to get it sold
K S.
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED As first time home buyers it was crucial we worked with someone trustworthy, knowledgeable, and patient to navigate San Diegos competitive market. Nick and his team exceeded all expectations. Not only did Nick make himself accessible almost around the clock but he took the time to ensure we had all of our questions thoroughly answered and mitigated any unease. Between his dedication, deep understanding of San Diegos real estate market, and comprehensive analysis reports, we were able to find our first home and leverage Nicks wide range of contacts to help get our renovation underway. We have a lot of reverence for Nick and the team at Emerson Group and would recommend them to any first-time, or tenth-time, home buyer!
Benjamin H.
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED We worked with Nick for ~6 months to find our home, and throughout the whole process Nick was nothing but professional. This market takes patience and hard work, attributes that Nick displayed during all the time we worked together. He gave us honest feedback about homes we were interested in, and was responsive every time we reached out to talk. His team exemplified the same qualities and always provided exceptional service. If you are looking for a honest and hardworking agent, Nick will not disappoint.
Aurelioperezjr
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED Nick had been in communication with me for a number of years. He would check in on me consistently to see if I had any real estate needs he could assist me with. In addition, I would also receive Nick's "Market Update" emails frequently, which were informative. I had a rental property I decided I wanted to sell. I had owned the property for 21 years and it needed a number of repairs. Since the market had limited inventory and pricing was trending up, I decided to give Nick a call and discuss it with him. We discussed the property, timeline, and next steps. Nick also said he would follow up with some market analysis so we could decide on an initial asking price. Shortly after receiving his analysis, I met at the property with Nick and his team. They took some photos and we finalized initial asking price, listing date, and open house dates. Other than an issue with a tenant move out date (which was of no fault of Nick's or his team), the entire process moved very quickly. We listed the property on a Tuesday, had an open house on a Thursday, and received multiple offers above listing price on a Friday. From there, we closed escrow in about two weeks. I can say the experience I had with Nick and his team is nothing short of excellent. They were not only thorough, but exhibited a high level of customer service throughout the entire process. I would not hesitate in using Nick or recommending Nick for any future real estate needs.
SusanneChristensen8
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED Nick and Portia are amazing. I have worked with Nick on 4 transactions and he has always gone above and beyond to make sure everything goes smoothly. They are a fantastic team of professionals and their attention to detail is outstanding. I highly recommend them.
User1762904
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED The Emerson Group has done a great job again for the sale of my Condominium. This is the second time we worked with Nick and his team. Nick knows the market, understands the customer, and works relentlessly to achieve over and above results. I have complete confidence in The Emerson Group.
Sean F.
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED Hire Nick, he will out hustle and perform any real estate agent out there. Just do it, you will not regret it. One of the best agents out there. We were incredibly impressed with his professionalism, knowledge, and process.
Stefanie C.
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED Nick and his team have helped me buy and sell over the years and I am extremely grateful for his services. He is very knowledgeable on the market and helps his clients understand how the buying/selling transaction occurs. I just closed escrow on a new home after a few months of searching. Nick and his team helped secure a great purchase price and made the paperwork very easy to manage. I appreciate their attention to detail and friendly demeanor. I look forward to continuing my relationship with Nick in the future, as he is a valuable partner to have.
Zuser20141010193440530
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED Nick and The Emerson Group are the BEST REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS in San Diego! I was referred to a few realtors to help with the sale of our home in San Diego. I spoke to them all, but Nick Emerson truly stood out. After a brief 5-minute initial conversation, I already had the sense that Nick was the best choice to help our family with one of the biggest transactions of our lives. From that moment on, he continued to prove me right over and over, as he seamlessly helped us through the process. Nick was professional, helpful, kind-hearted, and made us feel very confident in his abilities. In every situation, he already knew the right thing to do, but always took the time to ensure we agreed. Portia is part of the team and was excellent in communicating with us, and addressing any questions/needs we had. Our house was listed, in escrow, and now sold for OVER ASKING all in less than 30 days. Strong work by Nick, Portia, and The Emerson Group! Thank you very much for your help!
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Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED Nick was excellent helping us work through the 1031 exchange process. He has built great relationships with local contractors and took care of the entire renovation process prior to the sale. Nick was a great help in guiding us with setting a sale price and choose from many good offers. 100% satisfied!
Veronica585
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED Nick and his team did an amazing job selling our two properties. It took a month from beginning to end. Very happy with the Emerson group. Chula Vista area and San Diego area
A D.
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED I consider myself Lucky because Nick was selling the home I wanted to buy. I contacted Nick directly to discuss the property and he presented a plan for a professional, ethical transaction. Nick managed the dual agent role very well, without bias. The efficient communication by the Emerson Group, Portia, Rea, Chris, made the process easy for me. It was after the deal had been made when I truly learned of the scope and intentions of the Emerson Group. Focused on clients first and continuous improvement. Nick went above and beyond for me and I am grateful for that. You can rely on Nick to guide you through your Real Estate and related investment needs.
Suzgo L.
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED I had a very good experience with Nick and his team. He first contacted me years ago when I was doing a search to assess the value of my condo. I wasnt ready to sell then, but he was so nice and easy to chat with that we had a long conversation. He followed up with me every year for years after that - never pressuring me, but just calling to check in. It was excellent salesmanship, and I mean that in the most complimentary way. When I was finally ready to sell, I enlisted Nick. He offered me a guarantee that made the process less stressful. He knows the San Diego area so well and had excellent instincts on how maximize the value. His team was always helpful and responsive, especially Portia. I highly recommend Nick Emerson and his team.
TravisMedley4
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED What a great experience! This is our third transaction with Nick and his team and we intend on using him again very soon. We are impressed with them and how well they helped us navigate multiple purchases and sales.
Lynnandgabi
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED I would recommend Nick Emerson and his team . He was so helpful to me and my sale of my rental. I did not know how to start and he was so helpful and also was a speedy sale.
Guadalupe
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED As first time home buyers, we had a lot of questions. Nick, Alec, and the whole Emerson Group went above and beyond throughout the whole process. Nick was able to guide us and educate us on what the process entailed. A couple weeks in we had a curve ball as we faced the challenges of the pandemic, however, the Emerson group was prompt to answer our questions and kept open communication. We were able to place an attractive offer and the closing process went smoothly. Now we reside in our dream home. We highly recommend Nick and the Emerson Group as they are knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely care to meet your needs. Thank you!
Suckerfish75
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED Nick and the entire Emerson Group team were fabulous from start to finish. Patient and responsive, they helped us navigate the extra challenge of executing a home upgrade in the midst of a pandemic. I'm a firm believer that actions speak louder than words and from the very first meeting, Nick wasn't just talking about what he could do for us, he was doing it. He was the only agent we interviewed who took pictures during the initial walk-through and then sent us a pre-listing punch list without even being officially hired yet. We were able to get top dollar on the old home while his team worked doggedly for months to help us find and secure the exact right new home we wanted. They gave us the freedom to be picky and we never felt pressured to "just buy something" that we weren't truly excited about.
Kevin R.
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED Nick and his team made my first time buying a house a seamless process. Once I was pre-approved Nick was in constant communication with me about potential listings. Once we found the house I eventually purchased, Nick negotiated a great price and then right before closing was able to negotiate more money back in my pocket. In the end, the constant communication and updates from Nick and his team was what really stood out for me. I am looking to buy more property in the future and will definitely use Nick and recommend him to my friends and family.
D S.
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED Nick has helped me with several different real estate transactions, most recently a home purchase. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, thorough, responsive Realtor. It's a pleasure to work with him!
Nozgunduz
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED Nick Emerson handled the sale of one property and the 1031 exchange purchase of another property. The sale went smoothly and both properties closed on time. I highly recommend Nick and his team at Emerson Group.
Gary B.
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED I want to thank you and all your associates at The Emerson Group for representing Sue and I for the sale of Caminito Pescado. I was skeptical about working with someone I had never met over 2500 miles away but as it turned out the experience was nothing but positive. Sue and I were kept informed throughout process and our phone calls and questions were always promptly answered.
Hamvo03
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED Trustworthy - Caring - Dedicated -- A better realtor and experience I could not have imagined. I came to Nick and the Emerson Group after I got myself in trouble with a mediocre realtor. Nick and his team were exceptional from the beginning. They walked me through the process of shifting realtors and then took the appropriate steps to get my property in listing shape. They made an effort to understand my needs and worked with me through some complicated issues. Throughout the process they kept me informed and made sure I understood what we were doing - communications were outstanding. Closed 12 January 2020 and the house sold quicker than market average and we had multiple offers. GREAT TEAM!!
Tjre4821
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED Taylor represented my daughter in her purchase of her first home. We could not have done it without her. In a multiple offer situation, her guidance allowed my daughter to put this property in escrow and close in just three weeks. Taylor co-ordinated the inspections and secured the bids for any repairs. I'd recommend Taylor and the Emerson Group without hesitation.
Tim C.
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED Nick was a huge help in guiding me through my first home purchase. Overall, my experience in working with Nick was that he has a great sense for what it takes to put together both an attractive offer and one that best represents his client's interests. He was patient and available to answer my questions throughout the process, accommodating in supporting short notice home viewings that fit my schedule, provided sound advice throughout the process from writing the offer to closing, and instrumental in orchestrating all the moving pieces of the escrow process. At no point did I feel pressure to make an offer on a house that I did not feel all-in on. I highly recommend working with Nick and his team if looking to purchase a home in the San Diego area.
Rkpartha
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED Nick reached out to me a few years ago to see if I was interested in selling my condo in La Jolla, CA. Since then, he's been inconstant touch, sending me email updates on the area, market trends and comps. When the time came to sell, Nick was a great partner - very good knowledge of the local market, very logical and smart. He was always prepared, having done his homework. He was also always responsive - from responding to communication (phone, email or text), to sending documents and calculations. I highly recommend Nick for your real estate transaction.
D S.
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED I had a rather unusual real estate transaction last summer, and Nick went above and beyond to find the answers needed to help things go smoothly. He reliably followed up on his promises and was an excellent communicator. Even though I was out-of-state selling property remotely, I had peace of mind with Nick handling it. I highly recommend Nick Emerson!
Chrisgaldo2
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED Nick and his team sold My Condo in Pacific Beach in no time above asking. Nick is very knowledgeable of the Pacific Beach area and was a great pleasure to work with. Nick and his team also sold my home in San Marcos with no stress. His advice was right on. It was great to have him represent our family. Thanks Nick and your professional team.
Jen B.
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED Nick did an awesome job selling our downtown San Diego condo. He hustled, knew the market, and negotiated a great deal for us! Wed highly recommend working with Nick and his team in the future.
Fforbes67
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED The associates that we dealt with were very professional and knowledgeable. Every step of the way we were kept informed. We were selling a house that was in a trust and "as is". We were assured we would get the maximum profit because of their knowledge of the market. We were very satisfied with the outcome. Our family was grateful and comforted with the idea that the Emerson Group worked tirelessly to make the experience painless. They did and we would highly recommend them without hesitation. Top Shelf professionals.
Donna M.
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ZillowVERIFIED We found working with Nick to be a great experience. We were out of state owners who needed hands on service. Nicks team help us do cosmetic improvements that brought us $25,0000 over asking price for our property.
Slampman1
Review for Member: Nick Emerson
ZillowVERIFIED Our requirements for a realtor include honesty, integrity, attention to detail, knowledge of the market, a firm commitment to the business relationship, responsiveness, great communication skills, energy, and enthusiasm... we found all of those with Nick Emerson and his team. Nick and Don Palmer (our listing manager) helped us sell a house in La Jolla despite our being halfway across the country. We had never sold a house before and had a steep learning curve on the whole sale process. Nick and Don helped us every step of the way. We had so many questions and concerns, yet they patiently and respectfully addressed everything we asked of them, no matter the time of day. We are very happy with the outcome of our relationship with Nick and the Emerson Group and highly recommend them.
User9759673
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ZillowVERIFIED We have used Nick and his team for 2 home sales and 2 home purchases in the San Diego County, starting in 2014 and most recently May 2019. I cannot express enough about his professionalism, knowledge, and passion for making the process move quickly and smooth all while getting the client what they want. He's also a straight shooter, if something isn't right, he'll call it out, and communicate with you immediately with options on how to move forward. People always say "I got a guy, I got a real estate guy"...Well, Nick's my "guy", but the difference is, he delivers EVERY SINGLE TIME.
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