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.

Seller Client
“Jay Becker, in short, is head and shoulders above any real estate agent I have ever dealt with. I am a retired attorney, so I have quite a bit of experience dealing with service professionals, and Jay is as good as it gets. He goes not just the extra mile, but the extra ten, to get the job done at the highest price possible and in the shortest time imaginable. He takes charge from beginning to end, not just listing the property and holding open houses, but arranging for a professional photo shoot, bringing in a reasonably priced handyman to make repairs that minimized later issues with the inspection report, handling negotiations with numerous buyers who quickly made offers after we listed the house, etc. Jay obtained a sale for our La Jolla property in the $2 million range, well above what similar properties in the neighborhood have sold for and beyond anything we anticipated. Through it all, Jay was not only professional and accommodating of any request we had, but an absolute pleasure to deal with. I could not recommend him more highly.”
— Robert S.

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.

Seller Client
“Jay sold my $7.5m oceanfront home in La Jolla and literally found the ‘needle- in-the-hay-stack’ cash buyer through his smart and targeted marketing backed by top notch Sotheby’s International Realty. He is an excellent communicator and negotiator and stays the course through thick and thin until a property is sold, while never losing focus on his #1 goal: to make his client happy. Definitely my agent of choice for any future transaction (buy or sell) and he should be yours too.”
— Stefan L.

Seller Client
“We met Jay Becker at the Sotheby’s office on Prospect St in La Jolla, California. His personal magnetism and professionalism prompted us to invite him to our home for an interview. He arrived fully prepared with area comps and a wealth of research he had done on market values. He spoke with us for about three hours explaining everything we needed to know about selling our home in La Jolla. As our agent, Jay worked tirelessly in putting together a high end package for the sale of our home including marketing, advertising, a superbly done and dynamic video of our home and suggestions for staging our home to be more suitable to a wide range of buyers. He was very selective in choosing those buyers that would be capable of purchasing a home in our price range. Upon finding a potential buyer, Jay really went to work. His negotiating skills are of the highest caliber and he was able to bring us an all cash offer with a twenty day close. It seemed miraculous to us and yet I understood the skill and work Jay had put into our home was paying off. Jay Becker can only be described as a top professional in his field. He is personable, easy to get along with and listened to all our questions and needs. After the close of escrow, he continued to help us and the buyer create a seamless transition that was beneficial to both parties. I would rank him the number 1 agent in La Jolla, California.”
— Darryl & Susan T.

Buyer Client
“I have been both a home buyer AND a home seller with Jay Becker of Pacific Sotheby’s, and very highly recommend him. He works tirelessly for his clients and is a dogged advocate for them. As a longtime veteran of the San Diego real estate market, Jay’s experience in and knowledge of the local market and national state of the industry is unsurpassed. Twice now, Jay has awed me with his attention to detail, willingness to listen and then act on my behalf, and his meticulous and unrelenting thoroughness in overseeing the legal and industry-specific details of home purchases and sales. Most importantly, Jay accomplishes all this while being humble, kind and easy to work with. I cannot recommend him highly enough.”
— Linda T.

Buyer Client
“We recently worked with Jay Becker on the purchase of our single-family home in La Jolla Shores, Ca. Jay exceeded our expectations in every way. He is astute regarding the submarket, business process, due diligence issues, and our planned renovation program. We moved quickly to secure a unique opportunity and where we needed third party input to feel secure in proceeding, Jay connected us to quality sources. He always worked to our speed and priorities — his helpfulness was never intrusive. Jay is a high-quality individual with fundamental integrity. Responsive in communication, smart and pleasant to work with — from our initial meeting to closing (and after) Jay is someone we enjoyed working with — and would work with again.”
— Lauren & David D.

Seller Client
“There is no doubt that the right agent makes a big difference in the sale of your home. Our home was in Coastal San Diego ($2M range). Jay Becker was not only able to get us record prices for our home, nearly double the average price per square foot for our neighborhood, but he took a lot of the stress out of the process. He listened to what was important to us and throughout the process he “handled it.” He was a great communicator to us and on our behalf. Jay made sure that every single aspect of the transaction was meticulously attended to and it was obvious that he went above and beyond! That is so refreshing. We’re so appreciative of having an absolute professional expert on our team!”
— Bob W.

Seller Client
“I have been both a home buyer AND a home seller with Jay Becker of Pacific Sotheby’s, and very highly recommend him. He works tirelessly for his clients and is a dogged advocate for them. As a longtime veteran of the San Diego real estate market, Jay’s experience in and knowledge of the local market and national state of the industry is unsurpassed. Twice now, Jay has awed me with his attention to detail, willingness to listen and then act on my behalf, and his meticulous and unrelenting thoroughness in overseeing the legal and industry-specific details of home purchases and sales. Most importantly, Jay accomplishes all this while being humble, kind and easy to work with. I cannot recommend him highly enough.”
— Linda T.

Buyer Client
“Jay Becker has represented us on 3 transactions within the last 2 years. We purchased a new condo, and after a short while felt that we wanted to expand to a detached home for greater privacy. Concerned we might lose money from the initial purchase we just bought, with Jay’s help we sold at a six-figure profit. On our subsequent purchase, we navigated the fiercely competitive detached home market. We faced intense competition with several other buyers. We did not want to get our hopes up, but Jay skillfully negotiated a winning offer structure and we prevailed in a multiple counter showdown. Jay was also able to negotiate reasonable repairs and additional furniture to be included. It was a complete home run for us in every way. We were so very satisfied. Jay brings a wealth of long-time practical experience and expertise to the buying and selling process. He also made the process worry free. Jay also surrounds himself with excellent support staff, including the account transaction coordinator, escrow and title companies. We highly recommend Jay Becker without reservation.”

Buyer Client
“Jay Becker represented us in purchasing a house in Encinitas, preceded by an enjoyable search of the areas from San Diego to Carlsbad. We were so impressed by his deep knowledge of the area, his ability to discern our needs and recommend properties, and to interface with the other agents representing other properties. Jay was always prompt, going the extra mile for so many situations, responsive at all hours, and very organized. He was exceptionally good at maneuvering through the complicated situations we came up against, and really went to bat for us in several situations. He was so persistent at getting us into properties we were interested in. Plus, he is absolutely the kindest, nicest, pleasantest person to be around. We always felt he had our best interests at heart, and he was always open to our questions, concerns and worries. Finding a new house was a fun process thanks to Jay. We appreciated that he has impeccable integrity, deep experience, and good taste to boot. We can highly recommend him as a real estate agent!” — David & Diane C.

Seller Client
“Jay is the total package. He is always thinking about how to optimize the return for his clients. Whether it is strategy on sales tactics, marketing and geographic know-how or just getting things done in terms of staging and optimizing my home for sale. He is incredible. This is my 5th transaction with Jay and I couldn’t sing his praises more. Highly recommend!”
— Jonathan C.

Seller Client
“I have been on both side of deals, residential and commercial, and a real estate attorney myself. There is no better brain than Jay’s and he and his team never drop any ball and will work tirelessly to find a property or sell a property and close deals. What more could you ask for? Feel free to ask Jay to share my contact information for more feedback.”
— Michael W.

Buyer Client
“Jay helped us by a home in the $3.5M range in a crazy hot market. He advised us on strategy to secure the deal and followed through relentlessly to ensure we got the home. He also helped negotiate the best terms and was a tremendous asset throughout the process. He also ensured the home was worry free by negotiating several final fixes and finishes with the builder.”
— Sierra P.

Buyer Client
“I can confidently say that Jay Becker and his team are the best Agents in San Diego by a long shot. I worked with Jay on my first home purchase in 2013 and again just recently when we bought our 2nd home in San Diego. In 2013 we purchased a townhome in Crown Point San Diego that Jay said was a very wise investment and that turned out to be true as property value has increased 30% since we purchased. I knew absolutely nothing about buying a property but Jay makes it easy and will educate you along the way. Just recently Jay guided us through our 2nd home purchase in the “Burbs” Of Rancho Penasquitos … He played an instrumental role in helping my wife and I come out on top and a very sought after home that had over 10 competing offers on it. The thing that stands out with Jay right away is his experience level. Jay knows the entire San Diego Market like the back of his hand. He may tell you he specializes in coastal properties but we wanted to buy a home in Rancho Penasquitos and Jay came through all the same. He brought us properties that hadn’t even hit the market yet so that we could better understand the bang for your buck in “PQ”… but he has been through every possible scenario that can come up in a home purchase or sale and he handles them all with grace and Class. Jay will never make a decision for you but he will give you all the info you need and help you understand how to make the best decision for what you want. Zero pressure. I came to Jay 3 other times over the last 5 years when we were thinking of making another purchase and each time we decided at the last stage to back out because for whatever reason the timing wasn’t right. I never got the impression that Jay was annoyed or bothered when we kept backing out, he was always understanding and because of that I stayed in touch. Don’t mess around with an inexperienced Agent. Buying or selling a home is too important to put the outcome in someone else hands that doesn’t know what they are doing. Call Jay Becker and set up a meeting. I can assure you that when you meet Jay and you do some research on him and his firm you will be confident he is the right Agent for you. 10/10, 5 Stars, A+ agent … you won’t regret it!”
— Harlan D.

Seller Client
“There are several positive words that I could use to describe my experience with Jay at Sotheby’s Luxury & Coastal Group, Integrity and Trust are the words that keep repeating in my mind when I think of him. He has your best interest in mind, I will recommend him to anyone.”
— Meg K.

Buyer Client
“Jay negotiated an off market sale on a very rare, junior penthouse in The Park in Banker’s Hill, which is one of the most desirable buildings in all of San Diego in the 5 million dollar range. He was also able to negotiate the inclusion of all furniture and furnishings to be included in the sale price.”
— Jonathan C.