Alexandria B.

When people ask me if I have a realtor I would recommend, my answer is an immediate and unequivocal yes—Scott Booth and his team are truly exceptional. Scott first helped me purchase my condo back in 2021, and when it came time to sell that condo and find our forever home, there was never any question who we would trust. Working with Scott through both sides of the process only reinforced what we already knew: he is incredibly knowledgeable, relentlessly hardworking, and genuinely invested in his clients. Buying and selling a home at the same time can be overwhelming under the best of circumstances. Add a new baby, full-time careers, and trying to find the home where you hope to raise your family, and it can quickly become daunting. Scott has an incredible ability to make even the most stressful situations feel manageable. He never pressured us, never rushed us, and always made us feel like we were making decisions as a team. What impressed me most was how deeply Scott took the time to understand what we were truly looking for. He wasn't just checking boxes on a list of bedrooms, bathrooms, or square footage. He understood the lifestyle we envisioned, the neighborhood we wanted to put down roots in, and what "forever home" actually meant to us. In fact, the home we ultimately purchased wasn't even on our radar. Scott found this hidden gem tucked away on a canyon in our dream neighborhood. It's the kind of house we likely never would have found on our own, and today we genuinely can't imagine ending up anywhere else. One of Scott's greatest strengths is his ability to navigate negotiations and work with listing agents. His professionalism, experience, and reputation speak for themselves. He knows exactly when to push, when to be patient, and how to advocate fiercely for his clients without sacrificing integrity. He is honest, transparent, and genuinely wants his clients to make smart decisions—not simply close another transaction. We trusted his advice completely because he consistently proved that our family's best interests came before everything else. I also can't say enough about the incredible team behind him. Nicole was with us every step of the way and quickly became our go-to person for just about everything. She is knowledgeable, responsive, patient, and genuinely kind. No matter what came up, she was always there with answers, reassurance, and a willingness to help. Ally kept every detail organized and ensured every document, deadline, and signature was handled on time. The amount of coordination that goes into buying and selling a home is astounding, and she made it all look effortless. What truly sets Scott, Nicole, and Ally apart is how seamlessly they work together—not only with each other, but with the other professionals involved in the transaction. Scott worked hand-in-hand with our loan officer, and the communication between everyone involved was exceptional. Every deadline was met, every detail was handled proactively, and what could have been a stressful process felt remarkably smooth. Once we found our forever home, their teamwork and efficiency helped us close escrow in just 21 days without sacrificing attention to detail. Communication was always prompt, everyone knew exactly what was happening, and we never once felt like we had to chase someone down for answers. Somehow, despite knowing they have many clients, they always made us feel like we were their top priority. We are beyond grateful for everything Scott, Nicole, and Ally did for our family—not just in helping us sell our condo and purchase our forever home, but in making what could have been an incredibly stressful season one that we actually look back on with gratitude. They have earned our trust for life, and we wouldn't hesitate for a second to recommend them to our family, friends, or anyone looking for a realtor who genuinely cares. Thank you, Scott, Nicole, and Ally. We couldn't have done it without you.

We were in need of selling our remodeled home in North PB quickly. I knew, when I first met Scott and Nicole that they could get the job done. Scott has deep roots in Pacific Beach, which was a great selling point. It was a stressful time and they were able to put us at ease and provided clear expectations and a plan. They gave us options on how to proceed with fixing up a few items and staging without anything coming direct out of pocket. Scott and Nicole must have a huge network, because we received offers on the house within the first couple of days after having just one broker open house, including a full price offer! They guided us on how to proceed and within the next few days we accepted an offer and went into escrow. As escrow was close to be complete, our unprecedented times hit with COVID19, schools shut down and the deal fell thru the next day. We got that call from Scott and he told us he has additional interests in the house and would get back to us. Within a couple of hours, we had 2 more offers, including an OVER asking price offer. We accepted next day, went into escrow, closed without any complications (at least from my point of view!). I’m sure there was quite a bit of back and forth going on, but we were kept out of it unless necessary. It was the calming, confidence and negotiation skills of Scott and Nicole that kept everything moving and most importantly, the stress level down. We were extremely grateful and appreciative that during these times, we were able to sell. Definitely a success and I would highly recommend Scott and Nicole.

I trusted Scott and Nicole for a big purchase, even by South California standards, that required experienced agents and they didn’t disappoint. From the beginning, Scott was an amazing ally that impressed me with his knowledge of the local market and his connections. As we toured houses, he highlighted the pros and cons of each neighborhood, often on a street-by-street level, and pointed out the critical “details” that are easy to overlook while caught in the moment: the orientation of a house in relationship to sunlight by the season, the noise level to expect during rush hours, the quality of the craftmanship from the perspective of a professional or the ranking of local schools. Scott is a bottomless pit of real estate knowledge, no matter the topic, and he knows San Diego only like someone who grew up here and deeply loves the area could. I learned a lot just by touring with him and even more importantly, I knew he had my back the whole time. We searched for more than 6 months and it’s hard to do justice to Scott’s support and persistence. He didn’t just monitor the market or got us into off-market houses before other buyers, he brainstormed ideas for remodels, explained permitting timelines and candidly provided his opinion, always keeping our wishes at the center of his thought process, and without ever being pushy about a sale. As a buyer’s agent, Scott clearly only cared about finding the right house for us, not getting his commission sooner and often encouraged us to walk away from a bad deal or to keep on searching to make sure the house we eventually got would check all our boxes. It was literally like having a friend by our side the whole time. Once we found “the one”, Scott went even further into overdrive, helped with the negotiations, and really smoothed the interactions with the listing agents before recommending local companies for inspection and supporting the entire closing process. I am truly grateful for Scott’s support in a way that is hard to capture in any online review. Real estate transactions are some of the biggest life-changing events for all of us, and I can’t imagine facing one ever again without Scott and his team.