Testimonials
What Clients Say About Rachel Collins
"Rachel was very proactive in helping us find a place that suited our needs. She understood what we wanted, why we wanted it and offered suggestions and input to help us finally chose a place. Her knowledge of the areas we were looking at and of how the market was trending were both very important to us when deciding to make an offer. With Rachel's understanding of the process, including escrow, banks, inspections and all the documentation, she was able to guide us through the whole process smoothly. I can confidently recommend Rachel to help with your Real Estate requirements."
- Steve K.
Rachel went above and beyond for us. You need extreme patience when you end up showing your prospective buyers perhaps 100 different homes over 2 years. And when that one special residence showed up for us, her diligence and perspicacity made it happen, but only after our first signed contract was terminated and an interim buyer failed to close. If you seek an intelligent, focused and very competent realtor to help you in finding and closing on your new home, look no further than Rachel. We have already recommended her to others, and we can firmly state that you will not find a better agent than her in the San Diego area."Rachel was very proactive in helping us find a place that suited our needs. She understood what we wanted, why we wanted it and offered suggestions and input to help us finally chose a place. Her knowledge of the areas we were looking at and of how the market was trending were both very important to us when deciding to make an offer. With Rachel's understanding of the process, including escrow, banks, inspections and all the documentation, she was able to guide us through the whole process smoothly. I can confidently recommend Rachel to help with your Real Estate requirements."
- Peggy S.
"Rachel rates excellent in all categories. She sold our home in one week. She then spent almost 6 weeks helping us find a new home which met our fairly exacting requirements. She was able to combine the economic and aesthetic considerations. We had not done a transaction in a number of years. Rachel guided us through the complexities in todays transactions. She has an encyclopedic knowledge of the legal requirements, potential hazards, and strategies of buying and selling a home in today's environment. We felt very safe with her and knew she always had our best interests at heart."
- Michael C
"Rachel is the absolute best!!! She was there for me every step of the way whether I was in San Diego looking at homes or in Dallas face timing her on properties. I trusted her completely and she helped me find the perfect spot for my children and I ! She will be my forever realtor!!"
- Kim K
“It was a wonderful experience working with Rachel! She represented us as buyers of a condo in the UTC area. She is very observant and was able to figure out the priorities in our home search really quickly. She stayed positive and outlined the potentials of the properties that we had showed interests in. After each viewing, she would also provide balanced & realistic advice on the pros & cons of these properties to help us avoid potential emotional mistakes. She also helped us strategize over a good & solid offer without paying over the market price in a SELLER's market! We had a pretty short escrow.
She was very responsive and detail-oriented throughout the process. There were a few minor hiccups with our loan application (not her fault). She was able to help us resolve all of them gracefully and kept us updated throughout the process. I would highly recommend Rachel to my friends and everyone who is thinking about buying a real estate property in the San Diego area!”
She was very responsive and detail-oriented throughout the process. There were a few minor hiccups with our loan application (not her fault). She was able to help us resolve all of them gracefully and kept us updated throughout the process. I would highly recommend Rachel to my friends and everyone who is thinking about buying a real estate property in the San Diego area!”
- Cynthia K
"Rachel is an amazing realtor who gets the job done. She is extremely knowledgeable and professional. When working with her I had that piece of mind feeling that she always had my back and was always looking out for my best interest. She is a very diligent worker and a great communicator. Bottom line is she hustles and gets the job done.
She kept me informed of the home buying process every step of the way and always took the time to answer my phone calls and emails in a very timely manner. She is a great negotiator who got us a great deal on an amazing house we recently purchased in Oceanside, California. She took the extra time to listen to our house needs and wants and then matches with a comprehensive search of homes to ensure we got as many of our wish list items as possible. Hire her on as your realtor as it will be one of the best decisions you will make. Thanks Rachel!"
She kept me informed of the home buying process every step of the way and always took the time to answer my phone calls and emails in a very timely manner. She is a great negotiator who got us a great deal on an amazing house we recently purchased in Oceanside, California. She took the extra time to listen to our house needs and wants and then matches with a comprehensive search of homes to ensure we got as many of our wish list items as possible. Hire her on as your realtor as it will be one of the best decisions you will make. Thanks Rachel!"
- David T.
"We highly recommend Rachel as a realtor. She found us our dream home and was patient, kind, professional, responsive and highly communicative throughout the home buying process. Her excellent negotiation skills allowed us to have our offer accepted in a competitive market.
No matter what came up during the home searching and buying process, Rachel always handled it in a calm and professional manner. Her reassuring manner and great sense of humor made the process enjoyable and less stressful. We highly recommend Rachel!!!"
No matter what came up during the home searching and buying process, Rachel always handled it in a calm and professional manner. Her reassuring manner and great sense of humor made the process enjoyable and less stressful. We highly recommend Rachel!!!"
- Sarah G.
"Our experience with Rachel was outstanding in every way. From her impeccable local knowledge to her relentless commitment to finding the right home for us, she managed the process professionally and was super responsive at every turn. I would highly recommend her to anyone"
- John G.
"Rachel was the perfect person to work with. She helped us every step of the way with the sale of our home and the purchase of our current home. Most importantly, she responded quickly whenever we had a question. It is hard to find the level of communication she provided. We were fortunate to have her as our agent."
- Paula N.
"We received excellent service from Rachel. She gave us expert advice in pricing and negotiating an offer price. Just as we were prepared to lower our asking price, Rachel counseled us to hold the line for another week. Her suggestion produced an extra $5,000 in the actual selling price. Throughout the process she was unfailingly professional...punctual and pleasantly businesslike in all of her dealings. We were most comfortable in having her speak for us in this transaction"
- Mark and Susan S.
“Rachel helped me through the process of finding and buying my very first home. It was an amazing experience thanks to her! She was very responsive and explained all of the steps in the home buying process in detail and was able to answer all of my questions. The experience was great from start to finish, and I will definitely recommend her to friends and family.”
- Danielle G.
“Rachel has been helpful and prompt in every aspect of selling our home. She is both professional and personable. She got our full asking price and helped facilitate every aspect of the sale. There were aspects of our sale that were more complicated than most and Rachel took time to understand our unique details, work with multiple parties, and efficiently facilitate the sale. The photographer and funder she recommended were excellent as well. We appreciate her and strongly recommend her.”
- Kim J.
"Rachel was invaluable during the sale of my San Marcos home. I appreciated her professional advice and guidance during the process. She also provided referrals to her contractors for remedial measures that needed to be done, which I am sure saved me time and money. Additionally, she was very pleasant to work with and readily available. I highly recommend Rachel."
- Kathryn H.
"Rachel represented me for the sale of my childhood home, an architectural gem, designed by my uncle & built by my father. The sale was quick and efficient, with multiple strong offers. This was an emotional experience for me and I cannot imagine having anyone else at my side for this process. I have known Rachel since we were 5. She has integrity, is sharp and very loyal. She went above and beyond her role as my agent & was a true friend, always considering my best interests. This was a unique sale, with unique circumstances and Rachel clearly understood the nuances of the home and sale. I would trust Rachel with any future endeavors. It is my pleasure to recommend Rachel Collins Friedman for any real estate project."
- Shannon W.
"Took the time to understand our needs and found homes in our desired area and price range. Very helpful in the home inspection and negotiation process."
- Grommersch
"We were so lucky to have Rachel in our corner! She is well versed, thorough and personable. Rachel not only helped make our home buying process smooth but fun. When I first met Rachel I felt like I had known her forever. She hustled and kept us well informed every step of the way. Rachel was punctual and made herself readily available. If you hope to have an amazing, stress free home buying process.....Rachel Friedman is the one for you!"
- swandb99
"Rachel is highly organized, very responsive, and extremely skilled at handling the details of both selling and buying a house. A native San Diegan, she is well informed about the region, and displays an eagerness to research homes in the area. Her ability to assess home values and negotiate a sale is outstanding. And her enthusiasm clearly indicates that she loves what she does!"
