Client Reviews
What San Diego buyers, sellers, and investors say about Zach.
Zach has a 5.0-star rating from 163 Google reviews. Clients most often mention clear communication, honest advice, strong negotiation, and guidance for first-time buyers. Below are reviews from sellers, first-time buyers, move-up buyers, and real estate investors across San Diego County.
Reviews from home sellers
“Their pricing strategy was right on target, and we received a strong offer within just a couple of weeks of listing. Zach is a true professional who knows exactly how to showcase a home and maximize its value.”
“The process of selling our home was incredibly smooth and not stressful one bit because of Zach! Our house was only on the market for 4 days and we got $50,000 over asking!”
“This was our 3rd time selling a home and Zach was the best agent we've ever worked with. He has a dialed in process, he's organized and he's data driven.”
“When a few hiccups came up, he handled them professionally and provided clear guidance on the best way forward. He's extremely detail-oriented and an excellent communicator, keeping us updated every step of the way.”
“He professionally highlighted the best of my home while insuring I got the best deal. I wouldn't have trusted the sale of my beloved home to anyone else!”
“When escrow was delayed due to the buyer's issues, Zach addressed many challenges from the buyer's agents and got the sale completed.”
“Real estate in San Diego can be challenging, but Zach navigated those complexities with ease while maintaining consistent, clear communication.”
“Zach Plumb helped me sell my complicated house. He knows how to work with investors & has a good sense of who will be a good buyer.”
“He really knows the business, and the market and was careful to explain everything to us along the process. I am confident that he got a top dollar for our house.”
Buying, selling, and relocating
“He helped my wife and me buy our first home and, as of yesterday, sell it, and both experiences exceeded every expectation we had.”
“He assisted us with both selling our home for top dollar and purchasing our new one at the price we wanted to pay quickly thereafter, with excellent financing.”
“He set it up so we could close the sale of our home Friday and close the purchase of our new home the following Monday.”
“He wanted to EARN our faith and business which lets you know he's going to work in your best interest.”
“He made sure to keep constant communication with us throughout the entire process, which I know we made difficult being out of state.”
“He understood our complex situation and made this difficult situation so much smoother than we ever expected. He helped us find the perfect neighborhood to raise our young family.”
Reviews from first-time home buyers
“We were told not to expect a “deal”—just to get in the market and start building equity. But Zach found us a steal.”
“Being a first time buyer in this market can be very intimidating, but Zach made the process simple and seamless. He has a very organized, systematic approach and never makes you feel pressured.”
“His knowledge of the market provided fantastic guidance and helped us make the right offer (under asking price!!) that was accepted right away.”
“The San Diego market is extremely competitive, and things pop up and leave the market so quickly it can be hard to keep up – but Zach was always on it.”
“He was incredibly helpful in explaining to us all steps of the process, helping us get a sense of the market, keeping us on track, and getting us a fantastic deal/closing credit on our house.”
“He was so patient with our many house tours, always stayed on top of new listings that fit our criteria and ended up getting us an amazing deal on our home!”
“Communication was above and beyond - he was transparent, he consistently updated us and was always prompt getting back to us when we had questions.”
“We found him to be a wealth of knowledge about the neighborhoods we were shopping in, and he helped us to align our offer to the market.”
“Even before he was officially our realtor, Zach was incredibly gracious in providing us advice, insight, and connections without asking for anything in return.”
“His calm attitude helped keep us focused on our goals despite the uncertainty of the coronavirus outbreak and the tough housing market in San Diego.”
“What really stood out was how proactive he was throughout the process - helping us evaluate homes, giving honest advice, and negotiating on our behalf to make sure we got the best deal possible.”
“He was extremely honest, upfront, and was able to find us a great house that fit right in our price range!”
“Zach was a great guide through the whole process and was always prompt and available when we needed him.”
“From our first conversations with Zach we knew we could trust him.”
Reviews from home buyers
“Zach was patient enough to stick it out with us for almost a year before we found our dream home. He's super sharp, a great negotiator, and the guy you want on your side when it's crunch time.”
“His market expertise, sharp negotiation skills, and constant communication kept us confident every step of the way.”
“Zach helped me define a clear out line and guided me through the entire process knowing which levers to pull and when.”
“Zach has so many connections in the industry... from options for loans and inspections prior to purchase, to handymen and house cleaners for once the house closes.”
“From our first meeting to closing, Zach was incredibly communicative, honest, and genuinely had our best interests at heart.”
Reviews from investors, ADU buyers, and 1031 exchanges
“We had a very specific type of investment property in mind, a 1031 exchange deadline, were transacting in the middle of winter when the supply of homes was very low, and were transacting from over 1,500 miles away. Zach was incredible at meeting all of these challenges!”
“He kept us focused on our goals and brought invaluable expertise in ADU conversions and general remodeling, helping us see potential we might have missed and giving us realistic expectations on renovation costs.”
“He guided us every step of the way, helped us stay focused on our goals, and shared his knowledge and expertise with ADU conversions.”
“His knowledge of the local housing market and ADUs was invaluable and helped us make confident decisions.”
“Zach did a great job of leaning in to requirements, projecting future obstacles, and holding strong with our agreed upon strategy when market excitement was trying to manipulate emotions.”
“I wanted to buy a house to renovate and keep as a rental property. Zach was super helpful from our very first conversation.”
“When we landed on the right property, he fought for our best interest and closed in only a few weeks.”
“He was knowledgeable of the market, skilled in negotiations, and quick to respond throughout the transaction.”
“His deep knowledge of the market, real estate development, and expansion opportunities made him an invaluable partner throughout the entire process.”
“We also appreciated his perspective on estimating renovation costs and answers to the many questions we had.”