About Us

Luxury & Coastal Group

AN ELITE TEAM
Founded and directed by Jay Becker, the Luxury and Coastal Group is an elite full-service real estate team integrated with distinguished Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty. We specialize in providing end-to-end service for sellers and buyers who demand optimal results and an elevated experience like none other. Our goal is to be your trusted advisors for all your real estate needs.

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Active/sold listings represented by the Luxury & Coastal Group under the leadership of Jay Becker.

Your Advisors

JAY BECKER
Director & Sr. Real Estate Consultant
Luxury & Coastal Group
 

A licensed real estate professional since 1991, Jay is a consummate expert that settles for nothing less than 100% client satisfaction. He benefits from a great deal of repeat and referral business from loyal clients that would not consider selling or buying a property without his caring insight and guidance, for which they have grown to rely upon.

Jay has always had a passion for real estate and comes from a real estate family led by his father who has been licensed for over 50 years. Jay studied architecture at Syracuse University and graduated with a 5 yr degree in business with concentrations in finance, marketing, advertising, and graphic design. He went on to attend the graduate program in Bentley College’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies specializing in business law and organizational management.

Jay was the president and top producer at a boutique luxury real estate firm serving coastal and luxury San Diego markets, after which he integrated his businesses into Sotheby’s International Realty in 2012.

THOMAS ALEKSANDER
Real Estate Advisor
Luxury & Coastal Group
 

Thomas has been a licensed real estate professional for over 15 years. He helps clients in transactions involving detached and attached properties at all price points, including luxury homes, downtown condos, and historic mills act homes. His areas of focus are San Diego’s coastal communities, downtown, and the architecturally diverse metro neighborhoods.

Thomas has leveraged the resources and successful track record of Jay’s team to benefit his clients in San Diego as well as provide seamless client introductions to real estate experts in other local, national, and international markets.

Results Matter

OUR RECORDS & SUCCESSES
The Luxury & Coastal Group has an in-depth understanding of the many intricacies involved in selling or buying a home. We leverage our extensive resources and decades of experience to help clients skillfully navigate the real estate market and successfully achieve their goals.

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Properties sold by the Luxury & Coastal Group under the leadership of Jay Becker. Statistics established at the time of sale.

Client Testimonials

★★★★★
200+ REVIEWS | 100% 5 STARS
(Found on Google, Zillow & Realtor.com)

Seller Client
“It’s an amazing thing to have a Realtor get you everything you asked for but a rare thing yet to have them exceed your expectations in every possible way. Jay Becker is that rare bird. Jay surprised us at every step of the journey from price to time frame to rent back. He exceeded his promises in every single category. Hiring Jay gets you much more than simply a Realtor. He is part sales professional, part MacGyver, and part deal magician. He takes his time and is willing to do whatever it takes to make his clients happy and get them the best deal imaginable. We were amazed at the experience and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Jay Becker for any real estate needs.”
— Teri & David N.

Buyer Client
“Jay Becker is worthy of more than a review, he is worthy of a story. All the good qualities that Jay has as a realtor could not possibly be sufficiently covered in a simple review. For more than 10 years, my husband and I had looked for the right property near the San Diego coast. Unfortunately, my husband passed away and so did my dream of having a home on the coast. Jay has a way of nudging, but not putting pressure on you when it seems the time is right. We found a beautiful custom home/property in Point Loma last summer listed at $9.5 million. The home was beautifully built and the view will never be obstructed. Due to the price, I tried to put it out of my mind. However, with Jay’s incredible persistence and negotiating skills, I ultimately got the property at a significantly lower price! Now, I own my dream home. Jay is the best negotiator I have ever met. He is patient and does not shy away from the hard work. Thanks to Jay, I now have a home that my family will enjoy for years to come.”
— Marilyn C.

Seller & Buyer Client
“Our home sat on the market for months with a different brokerage until the listing eventually expired. When Thomas’s team took it over, they gave our home maximum exposure and it promptly sold. Thomas also worked daily after that to help us find a condo. We found just what we were looking for.”
— Cathy & Jim E.

Success Stories

MAXIMIZING PROFIT & EQUITY
See how we have utilized our expertise to help clients successfully overcome the challenges of the real estate market, securing the most favorable terms for their home sale or purchase.

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Coronado Purchase & Sale

  • Represented the buyer
  • Waterfront home
  • Property listed at $9.5M
  • Negotiated the purchase price down to $6.6M
  • Savings for the client: $2.9M
  • Represented the seller (same client)
  • Owner re-sold for $8.5M
  • Highest sale in the community
  • Client’s profit: $1.9M

La Jolla Sale

  • Represented the seller
  • Waterfront double penthouse
  • Comparable sale was $4.8M
  • Property listed and sold at $7.4M
  • Highest sold price and price per sq/ft in the building

Coronado Sale

  • Represented the seller
  • Waterfront home
  • Previously listed 3 times with 3 prominent agents but did not sell
  • Property sold with our team at $7M
  • 3rd highest sale in a community of 1,000 homes

La Jolla Sale

  • Represented the seller
  • Coastal-close estate
  • Comparable sales were $4M–$4.2M
  • Property listed and sold at $6.25M
  • Record sale on the street

Mission Hills Sale

  • Represented the seller
  • Historic home with the Mills Act in place
  • Generated multiple offers
  • Property sold at $3.46M
  • 3rd highest sale for detached properties in the zip code

Sunset Cliffs Purchase

  • Represented the buyer
  • Waterfront home
  • Property listed at $9M
  • Negotiated the purchase price down to $7.4M
  • Savings for the client: $1.6M

Carmel Valley Purchase

  • Represented the buyer
  • Property listed at $3.95M
  • Negotiated the purchase price down to $3M including $1M in antiques, rugs, and furniture
  • Savings for the client: nearly $2M

Encinitas Purchase

  • Represented the buyer
  • New construction home
  • Secured the property off market (pre-list)
  • Negotiated the purchase price down to just over $5M
  • Present property value is $7.5M ($2.4M equity)

La Jolla Purchase

  • Represented the buyer
  • Ocean view home
  • Won a multiple-offer bid at $2.8M
  • Present property value is $4.6M ($1.8M equity)

Rancho Santa Fe Purchase

  • Represented the buyer
  • Ranch-style home in the Covenant
  • Won a multiple-offer bid at $2.45M
  • Property value has more than doubled since to $5.1M ($2.65M equity)

Our Clients

SELLERS & BUYERS
Executives and members of the companies below have chosen the Luxury & Coastal Group to service their real estate needs.

Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

A DISTINGUISHED BROKERAGE
Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty supports elite real estate professionals in multiple offices throughout San Diego and Orange counties, making the firm one of the largest franchises in the brand’s global network. Properties represented by us are exposed to a highly qualified global clientele through exclusive channels and relationships.

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Sotheby’s

A REMARKABLE BRAND
Founded in 1744, Sotheby’s is a key participant in the history of the world’s most luxurious and treasured items. As part of such an extraordinary legacy, Sotheby’s International Realty associates have a unique advantage when marketing and selling the world’s most remarkable homes.

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How Can We Help?

COMPLIMENTARY SERVICES
• Seller/buyer consultation
• Price evaluation of your property
• Advise on increasing property value
• Info on White Glove home preparation
• Info on the current market
• Relocation consultation
• Info on off-market properties
• Private tour of properties
• Out-of-area advisor referral
• Info on Sotheby's Real Estate Auctions

LET'S GET IN TOUCH
Please contact us using this inquiry form and indicate which services interest you. You can also call/text Jay at 858-335-4235 or Thomas at 619-693-6463.

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