Expert guidance, trusted tools, and local insight to help you buy with confidence.
We’re excited to help you find the perfect place to call home. Buying in North County San Diego is an exciting journey, and our goal is to make the process clear, informed, and stress-free from start to finish.
Below are a few helpful tools and resources we use to support you throughout your home search.
Get a clear picture of what’s happening in your preferred zip code(s). Explore key data like median home prices, average days on market, available inventory, and local trends—all designed to help you make informed, confident decisions.
Whether you're just starting your search or narrowing down your options, understanding the market is a powerful first step toward finding the right home at the right price. Let's explore it together!
We will add you to RealScout, a powerful home search tool that gives you real-time access to listings and neighborhood insights. You can save favorites, track price changes, and explore homes as soon as they hit the market.
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Once you’re added, your search preferences are fully customizable so the homes you see truly match what you’re looking for.
She seemed to know me and my needs since the first minute we met. I am foreign and new in San Diego, and she was really patient in trying to understand me and what I was looking for. She never pushed me in any direction; on the...
As a first time home buyer, I really had no clue the extent of what I was getting into. Elizabeth was absolutely stellar in helping guide me through the entire process from loans, inspections, resources, etc. Elizabeth also has...
Elizabeth was our relocation specialist and found us the perfect home in San Diego. As first time home buyers we weren't sure what to expect, let alone during the 2021 market! Elizabeth's calm and confident personality reassure...
Elizabeth is simply amazing. Absolutely incredible. She knows everyone in the business, was able to provide immediate, high-quality preferences for contractors and inspectors, and knew the pitfalls to avoid. She is completely h...
She went above and beyond. Found our contractor, and even helped with appointments while we were in transition. She is now a friend, and we are forever grateful she found our Home. We wouldn't trust our real estate needs with a...
We have known Elizabeth for over 25 years and have done numerous real estate transactions with her during that time. She is a master at putting deals together the tougher the better. She has always put our interests first, and ...
Elizabeth was a true bright spot in our move to the West Coast. She patiently took us on a number of tours of the area, sharing her extensive knowledge and insight about the various towns and neighborhoods. And as anyone who kn...
Elizabeth was instrumental in purchasing our family's dream home. Her expertise, professional prowess, and fantastic sense of humor guided us smoothly through a complex negotiation with a challenging seller.
Elizabeth is truly a league of her own when it comes to real estate and customer service. If it weren't for her, there's no way I would be sitting in my dream home and typing this message right now.
Elizabeth Reed exceeded all our expectations when helping my family sell the home we grew up in. What could have been a challenging and emotional process was made smooth and manageable thanks to her incredible expertise and ded...
Elizabeth Reed is a Southern California native and trusted real estate professional who has served North County San Diego since 1987. A Luxury Collection and Certified Relocation Specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, she consistently ranks among the top 0.5% of agents nationwide.
With more than $549M in closed sales across 475+ transactions, Elizabeth brings decades of experience, integrity, and care to every client relationship. Known for her warmth, integrity, and attention to detail, she has built a loyal network of repeat and referral clients across generations. Rooted in Del Mar, Elizabeth and her family share their home with a rotating cast of rescue animals, from boxers to alpacas to tortoises. She is also deeply committed to giving back through environmental and community causes, including as a member of 1% for the Planet.
Choosing a real estate brokerage with an in-house legal team is paramount. It ensures your real estate agent swift, accurate legal advice throughout your transaction, safeguarding your interests and streamlining the process. With Berkshire Hathaway’s expertise, you are not just buying a home, you are investing in peace of mind and a seamless, worry-free experience.
XOCHITL REED | Realtor – Sales Associate | DRE# 02209583
Xóchitl (pronounced “so-chill”) is a recently licensed Realtor with decades of experience in business management, marketing, and creative direction. She brings a hands-on approach to all her endeavors, wearing multiple hats and carrying a sharp eye for design. She has worked with major clients including Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas, DoubleTree by Hilton, The Lot, Ocean Garden, and Rady Children’s Hospital. Xóchitl is excited to bring these skills to the Real Estate industry, joining her sister-in-law at Elizabeth Reed & Associates to provide innovative marketing strategy, expand the team’s reach to San Diego’s many Spanish-speaking residents, and maintain its reputation as a community-driven, client-first practice.
Kenna Aardema | Assistant
Kenna joins Elizabeth Reed & Associates with experience in estate and commercial property management. Born and raised in San Diego, she brings local familiarity, strong organizational skills, and a calm, reliable presence to the team.
Her background includes supporting property operations, coordinating details, and maintaining organized workflows in fast-moving environments. Kenna contributes a steady, detail-driven approach that aligns with the thoughtful and client-focused work Elizabeth Reed & Associates is known for.
At Elizabeth Reed & Associates, we are committed to giving back to the community that has given so much to us — where we have raised our children and pets, made memories on the trails and at the beaches, and truly found a sense of “home” in Southern California.
Elizabeth Reed & Associates is a proud member of 1% for the Planet. Through our membership, we pledge to donate 1% of our annual revenue to local environmental nonprofits, ensuring that our own success is tied to the success of the organizations driving social and ecological impact right here in San Diego. This aligns closely with our goal of helping our clients call San Diego home — we are committed to ensuring the health and sustainability of the community we call home for generations to come.
The Elizabeth Reed & Associates team loves to spend time together giving back — not only with our monetary donations, but with our time and energy too. You can find us volunteering at a range of events and for a diversity of causes, from Frosted Faces elderly dog rescue to the San Diego Turtle & Tortoise Society to ArtReach San Diego. We love to bring our clients along to volunteer events — let us know if you’d like to join us!
The path to home ownership.
What you can expect in the months ahead - from choosing the right neighborhood to receiving the keys!
Market Knowledge & Expertise | Elizabeth Reed & Associates brings over three decades of experience in the San Diego Real Estate market. That means we have worked in every neighborhood with every kind of buyer, from those seeking their first home to those investing in their tenth. We are here to help you select the right neighborhood, budget, must-haves, and more.
Guidance | Combining our market knowledge with your vision, we will provide a curated portfolio of listings that match your criteria. Together, we will tour homes that interest you, providing our insights regarding home value, potential unforeseen costs, and more.
Network & Reputation | Elizabeth Reed & Associates has one of the best reputations in the San Diego Real Estate market, having worked with nearly every agent and agency in the region. We are known for transparency, trustworthiness, and strong negotiation, which means we are often clued into listings before they even reach the market. Through our practice, and the broader Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network, you will be represented by some of the most respected and knowledgeable Realtors in the industry.
Resources | As members of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, we have access to the best services and softwares in Real Estate — and by working with us, you will too! As members of the Multiple Listing Services (MLS), RealScout, and beyond, we leverage valuable technology to find homes, assess deals, and provide additional budgeting and financing tools to our clients as needed. We also have a full legal team ready to support if needed.
Advocacy & Negotiation | Particularly in the competitive San Diego Real Estate market, the most challenging part of the buying process is typically securing a good deal. Most houses receive multiple offers, and your agents at Elizabeth Reed & Associates will leverage decades of experience and network to maximize your chances of winning complex negotiations — while landing a fair deal. More than anything, your Buyer’s Agent is your fiercest advocate.
Due Diligence | After succeeding in the negotiation process, a complex timeline begins to get all the inspections, paperwork, and details in order. We will be by your side to ensure all inspections are conducted and responded to, managing surveys, appraisals, loan conditions, and utility transfers as required. There can be bumps along the way during the closing process, but we will be there to reach the finish line together.
Now that you have a more comprehensive understanding of the buying process and the role your buyer’s agent will play, we would love to continue the conversation. Give us a call to answer any and all questions and to tell you more about what you will gain by working with Elizabeth Reed & Associates. From there, we will produce a Buyer-Broker Agreement, working through details related to timeline, compensation, and expectations as needed. Once signed, we can begin the exciting process of finding you your perfect home in San Diego!