Buying With Us

Buyers’ Guide

THE FIRST STEP
The home buying process involves several steps, from finding a Realtor® to making an offer to closing the deal. Whether you’re a first-time or experienced buyer, begin with reviewing our Buyers’ Guide below.

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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 clients 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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Results Matter

DREAM HOMES & HAPPY CLIENTS
The Luxury & Coastal Group has an in-depth understanding of the many intricacies involved in buying a home. We leverage our extensive resources and decades of experience to help clients skillfully navigate the real estate market and successfully buy their property — often with great savings.

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Properties sold by the Luxury & Coastal Group under the leadership of Jay Becker.

Client Testimonials

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

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.

Buyer Client
“Jay was phenomenal to work with — we can’t imagine having found a better agent in terms of his kindness, local knowledge, attention to detail, negotiation skills, and willingness to go the extra mile to make sure we ended up in a home we absolutely love. We’d been in touch with Jay for 3 years before buying our “forever home” in Del Mar (4k sq. feet, 4 bedrooms, whitewater ocean view, pool & hot tub, multiple decks/terraces, family-friendly & walkable neighborhood, purchased for just under $6m). It was a very competitive process — our bid won in a multiple-offer process in a highly competitive market with limited inventory on the market. Because we were relocating from out of the area, we appreciated how closely Jay monitored the market and the process, communicating with us frequently. From discovery of the various areas we might buy, to zeroing in on Del Mar (originally we’d been more focused on La Jolla), to negotiating the complex process, ironing out all of the final details, and making move preparations run smoothly, Jay absolutely exceeded our expectations. We highly, highly recommend working with him!”
— Robert S.

Buyer Client
“I bought my first home through Thomas. What I appreciated most throughout my buying experience was having someone knowledgeable there to help me through the process. I would definitely recommend Thomas for real estate services in the future.”
— Jordan B.

Success Stories

SAVINGS & EQUITY FOR CLIENTS
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 purchase.

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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)

La Jolla Purchase

  • Represented the buyer
  • Won a multiple-offer bid at $3.5M
  • Present property value is $6.1M ($2.6M equity)

Distressed Property Purchase

  • Represented the buyer
  • Distress sale with several active IRS liens and 26 mechanic’s liens
  • Negotiated the lien settlements down significantly to save the client millions of dollars and clear the home to close

Bank Owned Property Purchase

  • Represented the buyer
  • Oceanfront home
  • Pursued the sale for several months
  • Arranged for a legal intervention
  • Closed the transaction with nearly 35% day-one equity
  • Property value has nearly tripled since

Short Sale Property Purchase

  • Represented the buyer
  • Property listed at $600K
  • Negotiated the purchase price down to $415K
  • Savings for the client: $185K
  • Present property value is $1.7M (over $1.5M equity)

Consultation

LET’S GET IN TOUCH
If your goal is to find a great property and make sure you don’t miss out on anything or pay too much, we can help you accomplish these objectives. Please contact us using this inquiry form for a no-obligation consultation. You can also call/text Jay at 858-335-4235 or Thomas at 619-693-6463.

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