Working with Stephen Clark was such a great experience! I first met him when he was representing the sellers of the home I purchased. The sellers rented back from me for a month after closing and Stephen was there every step of the way, down to the final walk-through and personally inspecting the home and seeing that it had been professionally cleaned (my own broker, who I had been working with for more than ten years, seemed to have disappeared after collecting commission on the sale).

When it came time to sell my home in La Jolla, I knew Stephen would be the best person to represent me in the sale. He walked through with me, made suggestions on more neutral paint colors, saved me money on staging, and even met vendors there more than once when I was unavailable due to work commitments. He worked directly with my homeowner’s association to meet their strict guidelines for signage and showings.

We listed my home on a Thursday evening, Stephen held an Open House that same Saturday and we had a full price offer by Saturday evening! Stephen is a great communicator, so I always knew where we were in the process. I have referred Stephen to friends and colleagues without hesitation. While I absolutely love my home, if I do ever decide to sell or buy another place, Stephen will definitely be my first call!

Working with Stephen was a real pleasure. Day or night, Stephen made himself available to us and was there to shepherd us through our first home-buying experience as a married couple. A consummate professional, a skilled negotiator, an encouraging listener, and as a trusted partner Stephen was able to do it all. Mr. Clark also demonstrated an ability to go far above and beyond in his dedication and level of service. I could not more highly recommend his services (and those of his team) for those in the market. Many thanks, Stephen!

Dear Stephen;

What a whirlwind adventure we all went on to purchase this wonderful house. We know that if it had not been for you, we would never have been able to obtain it. We were told by other associates of yours to put our complete trust in you and follow your direction, and they were 100% correct. Your advice on what to offer, how to offer it and how and when to reply to counter offers was invaluable in the end. Only because you handled the purchase in the most forthright, ethical and professional manner is why the sellers chose to go with us versus the multiple other parties bidding on the property. Every step of the way your communication with the seller, the seller’s agent and with us was unbelievable.

We thank you from the bottom of our hearts and would recommend you and will recommend you to anyone looking for an agent without hesitation and with the knowledge that they will be in the best hands. Thank you again for everything. Sincerely,

I highly recommend Stephen Clark. He is very responsive, knowledgeable and helpful – When my wife and I had a limited amount of time to do a 1031 exchange, we set our sights on downtown San Diego and on Palm Desert. We needed someone who was quick and had a network of homes and contacts. We received a personal referral to Stephen Clark. I was impressed by Stephen from the first phone call. Instead of trying to sell himself, he wanted to know what our needs were. He asked a lot of questions, trying to get to know what we wanted, so he could zero in on the right possibilities. The “bonus” for us is that Stephen works in both areas that we were looking, so we were able to work with only one agent.

Stephen was remarkable and tireless, He would send us a new listing the minute it popped up. If I had a question for him, he would text back within 5 minutes any time of the day. If our opinions on a property differed, he would not hesitate to challenge mine and give me his opinion.

His work ethic was tireless. I estimate Stephen transmitted over 200 properties to me (in a bad market), and we personally looked at least 25 together. Both in San Diego and Palm Springs. Most of the time, he met me in his car and took me to the sites. If I were to count the hours he spent helping us find our home – which wound up being a beautiful three bedroom property in La Quinta I would say it was over 100 hours.

Stephen didn’t stop when we opened escrow. He helped all the way until the deal closed – he was there for inspection, for final walkthrough as well. He was in constant communication with the other broker, my lender, the escrow people. When the sellers would not replace tired and worn screens, Stephen did out of his own pocket.

I give Stephen the highest possible rating. You hear horror stories about real estate agents. Not Stephen. This story is more like a textbook of how buying a home should go down.

Stephen represented us on our recent purchase of a vacation home in Palm Desert. He is very knowledgeable of the area and was extremely helpful in our decision to purchase a home in this community. Stephen negotiated a couple of discounts from the seller which very much appreciated.He is one of the best agents we’ve ever worked with. Stephen always responded right away whenever we had a question or an issue with the transaction. One of his best attributes is his easygoing straightforward style. He was always patient and gave us great advice on how to manage our frustration with our lender. I highly recommend him. We would definitely hire him again. It was a pleasure working with him.

Stephen Clark is an outstanding real estate agent. He came to our first meeting throughly prepared, knew all the comps and the area history. We priced my house, and it sold in 5 days with 4 above asking offers. His advice throughout the escrow period was exemplary. It was an easy closing and I was thrilled with his ongoing support. I will definitely use Stephen for any future real estate dealings.

Dear Stephen,

It’s too late and I’m too tired to elaborate. But now that I’m finally moved in and can really feel that this is my place, one of the first things I think about and want to say is how grateful I am for all you did to get me in this wonderful space. I couldn’t have done it without you, and if I waited even just a little more probably could never have done it at all.

What a wonderful wonderful space. The view, the space itself with 10’ ceilings, the layout, the appliances, the hardwood floors.. Beautiful lobby with beautiful friendly successful interesting people (like you). And location in the heart of the very nicest part of one of the most beautiful cities not just in the country but on the whole planet.

What a great space. I really can’t believe it’s mine to enjoy… for my whole life if I want. It really is amazing to me. Thanks for everything. You are a fantastic agent. I don’t even know all the times you used your skill and experience to keep it going for me. I want you to know that I am aware, not completely (because I don’t know your industry), but I am aware that you were doing all kinds of things in the background and not even troubling me with it. And I appreciate it.

But the best, is frankly results. And I’m in this space against many many odds.

Thanks again, my friend. I really appreciate it. And I’m basking in being the recipient of your great skill and care right now. You made a really powerful great thing happen for me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart (and I never say that, but it just felt like the best way to say what I’m trying to convey).

Thank you!

Clark has been amazing in all aspects of selling our development project. We got a lot of hand holding while the market headed south, and came up with and executed great ideas on marketing our units through networking and advertising. Negotiations often bring up unexpected difficulties and we learned we could rely on an even keeled judgment and management during these times. The kind of professional service you hope for when you sign a contract with a realtor.

Stephen has been our realtor on two different occasions; each time the experience has been absolutely seamless and without issue. The level of service, from initial discussions to a fully executed agreement, couldn’t have been more pleasing.

In a time when service seems to be a lost art, Stephen keeps hope alive!

With his can do and customer centric focus, Stephen is more than a realtor; he’s a true professional

We cannot recommend Stephen Clark of Sotheby’s highly enough for his work during our recent home purchase and selling. As home buyers and sellers amidst the unprecedentedly fierce San Diego real estate market, we had prepared ourselves for a worst-case scenario, a year of heartbreak and failed offers.

With Stephen as our agent, however, that depressing year never came to pass. We bought our new home at a significantly reduced price due to Stephen’s expert negotiation skills. Stephen represented us so well that our offer prevailed against others, some of which were higher than ours, in one of the hottest-selling neighborhoods in Point Loma.

Stephen was incredibly responsive, quickly arranging tours and inspections and answered every single one of our question-laden emails with rocket speed. Honestly, we do not know when he sleeps or eats with all the attention he gave to us. We know he has many clients, but we genuinely felt like we were his top priority with the personalized service he provided.

During the course of our transactions, we were so impressed when loan officers, escrow assistants, and the home inspector all commented in an “off the record” manner that Stephen was absolutely one of the best in the industry. He has a well-earned reputation among his peers and real estate colleagues for being truly wonderful to work with while, at the same time, always representing his clients’ best interests. We have had the privilege and opportunity to work with Stephen over many years and feel so incredibly fortunate to have him representing us! Finally, although we could go on and on, the best testament to Stephen’s ability as an agent is this email that the buyers’ of our house sent about Stephen after closing:

“We met cocky agents, rude agents, earnest agents and one that stood out 1,000% above each of them. And that was you. Another agent didn’t bother to come personally to represent their clients, nor even answered their telephone when we called with final decision. It was all quite an education . . . Both my husband as well as myself are continually impressed with your sincere and genuine approach to representing your clients.

You served us and them very well, and I would say that even had we not chosen their offer. . . your approach was so natural, professional and compelling. You were always the first here and a hard act to have others follow! So I just wanted to compliment you on your style and approach and say that you definitely are in the right profession and have either a well-honed or beautifully natural way of representing your client …or most likely both.

It was a pleasure working with you. We will always call you with our real estate needs and will always recommend without hesitation to our friends, family and colleagues.

Stephen, we wanted to thank you for doing such an excellent job helping us sell our house! You made it seem so effortless for us but we know that was because of the hard work you put in on our behalf. You were organized, on time, and so knowledgeable! Our deal was complicated with multiple issues and you gave us good advice, worked with third parties and then put up with us as well! We would highly recommend you to anyone who needs a good hard working agent and if we move again we will definitely think of you first. In the meantime, let’s party! Thanks again!

Stephen is not a typical realtor, who is only interested in selling homes. Stephen stands out because he is truly interested in assisting you find exactly what fits your budget and lifestyle. He takes the extra time to understand what you are looking for and then, he goes to the extra mile to help you find the perfect property. Stephen maintains his professionalism throughout the sometimes daunting process of finding the “perfect place.” Stephen patiently searched and showed us multiple properties, until we found exactly what we were looking for. We were completely satisfied with the excellent service Stephen provided. We look forward to enjoying our home for many years to come.

This year, I made the decision to sell my Del Mar home of nearly 30 years. Before listing, Stephen went over recent comps with me. We discussed the pricing models of various user websites like Zillow and why those pricing estimates are flawed. Ultimately, Stephen recommended that I obtain an independent appraisal so that I could have an idea of the price at which a knowledgeable professional would value my home. As a potential listing agent, Stephen explained to me that it was important that he and the seller (me) be in alignment on pricing; otherwise, there could be frustrations on both ends, and differing expectations.

The appraisal came in at a solid price, and Stephen then provided his recommendations on paring down the contents of the house before listing. All of his intuitions and advice paid off – my listing was “live” for less than a week. We had three full days of appointment showings and at the end of Day 3, had six offers on the house. We closed with an all cash offer above list price- and 15 day escrow. I had been looking all along at houses for my next home. Here again, Stephen’s knowledge of the market and neighborhoods was impeccable. There were homes I saw on websites and wanted to see. Stephen explained that he felt these homes would not suit my needs, but happily took me to see them. In every case, when Stephen felt a house did not fit my needs, he was absolutely right.

Ultimately, I purchased a lovely home in Kensington. Because of Stephen’s strong professional relationship with the listing broker, we were able to see and make an offer on the house before the MLS listing went live. When I was visiting open houses, many of the listing brokers asked whether I was working with anyone. When I told them I was represented by Stephen Clark, they consistently said that he had an extremely good professional reputation. My offer on my new home was accepted just days after we accepted the offer on my Del Mar house. Both properties have closed, and I am soon to move into my new home. Having Stephen as my trusted advisor – both on the sale of my home and my purchase of a new home – made this process go smoothly and quickly. I highly recommend Stephen Clark, whether you are buying a home or listing one.

" We have recently closed escrow for the sale of our home at Marrakesh Country Club. Our listing agent is Stephen Clark, a longtime resident and member of Marrakesh.

Harlond and I have extensive experience with real estate transactions having purchased and sold numerous homes.

Stephen stands out as the best agent we have had the pleasure of working with over many years! He immediately produced a detailed marketing plan and arranged world class photography for the listing. Very important in the virtual real estate world we must all participate in today. Stephen provided his superior design knowledge to stage our home. Stephen brought his gardener to ensure the landscaping was attractive. He provided timely contractor assistance for small repairs.

He was present at every showing ensuring that potential buyers had accurate information. His office provided detailed time lines after an offer was accepted. We had daily communication and updates on status.

Since Marrakesh purchased their land and transitioned ownership several years ago, understanding title status has been confusing. Stephen persistently followed title issues with a positive result and could suggest a better process for Marrakesh going forward. We highly recommend Stephen Clark"