Testimonials

November 2016

We recently sold our home and used Craig as our realtor. He had been referred to us by friends who had said great things about their experiences with working with him. We had high expectations and Craig didn't let us down. Initially we didn't even know where to begin but Craig took his time to explain everything to us and he was always available to answer our questions. Our home quickly sold after less than a week on the market. Thank you Craig for helping us sell our home!

We recently purchased a home in San Diego county…not just a home but the home… Craig Yolles our realtor was an important part of the home buying experience… always looking out for the little things that a first time buyer would miss…he kept the lines of communication between all the parties strong…from the mortgage broker to the escrow company thru the sellers realtor. He represented us when we could not be present always in our best interest…not to mention the post sale details…he did not leave us alone to figure it out but supported us all the way…we feel very strongly that we chose the right home and the right realtor.Thanks Craig for a job well done.

We used Craig for the purchase of our home and could not be more pleased. Having his knowledge and motivation helped us in the process with more peace and clarity! His drive to close on the property kept us on track and I am thankful for his calm tact in dealing with all sides. I would recommend him to anyone!

I initially was referred to Craig 10 years ago, when I was first thinking of selling my condo. I actually decided at that time to keep it as a rental property, but Craig’s professionalism and friendliness made an impression. Over those years, I sought his advice many times, and knew whose services I’d be using when it came time to sell. Well, Craig helped me sell the condo recently, and I was delighted with how it all went. He’s dependable and honest, and works hard to keep things on track.

I have worked with Craig on multiple personal transactions and have referred him to a number of satisfied clients. You don't know how much you need his 20+ years of experience until it's too late. His professional and proactive style makes you feel comfortable and at ease that you selected the right realtor for your purchase. He has actually steered clients into a less expensive home that was better for them. I'm lucky to not only have Craig as my realtor but as my friend. I have often used his as a referral source when seeking other professionals like himself. Next home purchase I make, he will be the only choice for me.

Craig was nothing short of outstanding! From his market analysis, pricing recommendations and recommendations on home improvements to offer evaluation, negotiation with buyers representatives and navigation of the escrow process. In addition and even more importantly, Craig skillfully, respectfully and professionally worked directly with the tenant who still occupied the property and the buyers to ensure everyone's interests were covered and all escrow milestones, funds, paperwork and move dates were planned for, aligned and executed on time. Put simply, Craig went above and beyond my highest expectations and I highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell their property.

We have been very pleased to have Craig as our agent for all 5 of our transactions. He is very professional and a real pleasure to work with. He really works with you and goes the extra mile to follow up on everything. We have always felt very confident is his abilities. He goes out of his way to help and gets the job done. We can't say enough great things about Him and Highly recommend him.

Craig Yolles is absolutely the most professional, most knowledgeable real estate agent on the planet! I live out of state and Craig coordinated all the needed preparation (which was a lot) to get my house ready to put on the market. Every recommendation he made was in my best interest and because of that I had 3 offers within 5 days of listing and closed with the sale price we were shooting for in just over a month's time. Best.Realtor.Ever!

I've known Craig for many years but just recently had the pleasure of working with him on the sale of our home in San Diego. Craig is knowledgeable, courteous, and very responsive. The transaction was not without some bumps and blind curves from the buyers side. Craig was with us every step of the way to keep things on track. We closed escrow on time because Craig was on our team. I highly recommend Craig!

Craig Yolles helped Mom and I with our new home purchase in December 2014. We purchased at the lower end of prices for houses in San Diego County, but feel as though we received top tier service. He dealt with Mom's out of town trustee for the sale and that required excellent communications skills. Craig also guided us through the complexities of purchasing in CA. He is a professional and experienced real estate broker who also supports the community. I will never forget his initiative to find donations for foster children when I worked for San Diego Youth Services. We heartily recommend Craig for any real estate needs and silently thank him as we enjoy our sunsets!

My wife and I were referred to Craig Yolles by a friend in 2002 when we were looking for a house. Craig took the time to show us different places and learned our interests to find us the perfect place in a great neighborhood that we hadn't considered previously. It was a great experience. So in 2014, when we were moving out of California and decided to sell our house, we called Craig. He kept in touch through a newsletter all these years. Craig worked with us to price our home correctly and sell it quickly. The experience was once again smooth and he treated us great. Craig's years of experience, knowledge of the housing market in the San Diego area and personal attention made him our number one choice for a real estate agent. I highly recommend anyone buying or selling in the San Diego area to look to Craig Yolles for your real estate needs.

My family and I moved from Southern California almost two years ago to Seattle, not a move we were thrilled with but had the opportunity to come back and wanted to buy a home. I spoke with a very close friend of mine who lived in the San Elijo Hills, the perfect community to raise our child, so I asked him for some guidance. Without hesitation, he gave me Craig's number... the realtor that found his home for his family a few years ago. I spoke with Craig several times before making the trip down to go house hunting and right out of the gate, I felt calm and confident we were going to find our home. Booked my flight, and gave myself about a week to go blind looking at homes all over SD county. Once I got down there, Craig picked me up and we started to drive around after he set up 4 days worth of showings. He was laid back, social, and very professional. He noticed a pattern in the way I was turning houses down due to location and finally asked me if The San Elijo Hills was our best fit... it was, and he focused solely on that area until we found a home that we put a good offer in on. They countered and I figured I'd sleep on it and that same night, the neighbor across the street from my friend mentioned they were listing their house in a couple months and if I wanted to see the lay out... long story short, we found our dream house right where we wanted to be in, but since it was through friends and not through a listing it seemed that the seller was going to save in realtor fees. Being a first time home buyer, I didn't feel confident or comfortable not having Craig be a part of this... very glad he was. There was so much we weren't prepared for and Craig stepped up and walked us through the entire process and then some. He was our eyes and ears for inspection, repairmen, etc... because we were in Seattle. I can't say enough good things about Craig and and happy to call him a friend now as well. There is a reason he works on referrals solely... because he's good, real good! Thanks Craig, and see you at the house warming party!

It was a pleasure working with you. You definitely have our future business and our recommendation. We never had to worry about the details because you were so proactive and kept everyone (loan officer, escrow company, seller, and seller's Realtor) in line.

We recently purchased a home through Craig Yolles in San Diego. As real estate professionals from Northern California ourselves, I'm sure we weren't the easiest clients to work with, but Craig handled every stage of the purchase as a true professional. Craig promptly returned calls and emails, displayed great patience and knowledge of the area, and negotiated deftly on our behalf. He made our transition into an area we knew nothing at all about smooth and pleasant. We would absolutely recommend Craig to anyone looking to buy or sell in the San Diego area.

Craig is awesome! As a home buyer, I would want to see a list of what someone thinks is awesome. So here you go. Good luck house hunting!! Craig is... - Always early, professional, kind, patient, and has a personable demeanor - Not pushy and never pressures (because he knows that a happy customer is way more important in the long run than a quick sale) - Knowledgeable. He noticed construction details that I overlooked or frankly didn't even think about. - Resourceful. He's got tons of contacts and helped us above and beyond his job as a realtor. He thought about things that may concern us in the far future. That's cool! - Most importantly... Great negotiator. When it came down to getting what benefits us, Craig did it in such a professional way that got us the deal and didn't piss any one off. Amazing! Big fangs came out only when needed but no bridges ever burned. My husband and I highly recommend him!!

Craig sells homes all over San Diego county and has done so for over 2 decades! He is extremely professional and organized. In addition, he has extensive knowledge about the best school districts, safe neighborhoods, working within your budget, getting financed, etc. Not only that, but he also has a great sense of humor.You will be glad you used Craig as your realtor, he prides himself on working by referral and does that by getting you into the house you deserve!

"After reading many horror stories online about short sales gone wrong, especially with Indymac, who held my main mortgage loan, I was terrified when I was forced to get rid of my house as part of a messy divorce. Craig calmed me down, told me exactly what I could realistically expect, and then delivered. He handled everything, including a difficult and emotional client (me) and got me out from under a lot of debt in almost exactly the timeframe he predicted, removing a huge financial and mental burden from my back with almost no work required on my end. I cannot find enough praise to give Craig and his team and I highly recommend him to anyone needing help with real estate!" ~ Wayne ps- thanks again for everything!

John and I would like to thank you for assisting with the short sale of the Santee house. It was a difficult and long process, having the loan sold to another lender and starting over. Your expertise and patience was appreciated. You and your staff were professional and always available. We enjoyed working with you and your staff.

Craig was referred to me this year to assist in purchasing a new home, and he was a tremendous help. From the beginning of the process through closing, and even in to our first few months in the new house, Craig was professional, responsive and knowledgeable. He has vast experience in the San Diego real estate marketplace, which became evident based on our broad geograhical interests. If you are looking for a trustworthy real estate agent, and one that is relationship driven, contact Craig Yolles. You will not be disappointed.

When you think of the Real Estate profession, the words Honest and Nice are not always the first words that pop into your mind, are they? Well if you choose to meet & work with Craig then I believe you will think of him as Honest and Nice and Knowledgeable. Craig only works by referral, which is how I met him. He concentrates on listening & finding what his clients want. He has lived and worked in San Diego for many years so he knows zip codes, school districts and trends. He does not have an agenda to fit his clients into. He listens to what someone wants and endeavors to find the perfect home for that client. Craig does not aim to find the most expensive house for what someone has qualified for and he is around to answer questions both before & after the sale has taken place. If you or anyone you know are looking for an Honest, Nice & Knowledgeable Real Estate Broker, I would highly recommend Craig.

I've know Craig for 3 years and he is awesome. I gave him a referral to my business partner and he was on it immediately on the project. I highly recommend Craig for any referral, buyer, seller, prospect!

I was referred to Craig a few years ago & found him to be a joy to work with. Not only was he patient with what I wanted to buy (he was Never trying to oversell me or just get me a house) but he also has wealth of real estate knowledge. I chose to purchase a foreclosed home with quite a few bank challenges & not only did Craig guide me thru it - he let me know what was coming before the bank made the requests! Craig has lots of experience in regular purchases & sales, in short sales & in forclosures - if you are looking to buy or sell Craig is the expert that I would recommend you use.

My wife and I used Craig to short-sale our condo. He was highly recommended by a co-worker who used Craig on different occasions to sell and buy property. During this short-sale process, Craig proved his worth. Both lenders for my condo were very difficult to work with. Despite the lenders’ difficulties, Craig showed his patience and professionalism. He was very committed to get the deal done. He was very knowledgeable of his craft and he communicated clearly and quickly of any updates and changes. We are very grateful for Craig and his commitment. Thank you, Gil and Arlene Dalisay

Thanks again for being the perfect broker! We are gushing with gratitude and appreciation for Craig Yolles. He impressed us in so many ways. He is amazingly dedicated to his clients, available and responsive, always putting our needs and interests first, even above his own. He is a consummate professional – competent, honest, high-integrity, detail-oriented, well-connected. 

He has infinite patience, and his optimism never flags (even when it started to look as if we’d never find the right house). He is level headed, has good instincts with people, and never loses his cool. He is a master at bulls-eye pricing as a seller, and helps you draw the number lines as a buyer. He’s a very effective negotiator with impeccable instincts about how hard to hold the line, when to budge, and how much. Bottom line, it wasn’t until we worked with Craig that we realized just how much difference a truly outstanding agent makes.

Craig, thank you so much for getting our home sold. My wife and I recently sold our home in San Diego and can’t give Craig enough praise. He was able to sell our home in a difficult market and help us reach our relocation goal. Craig is honest and his work ethic is beyond compare. He is a great negotiator and communicator, we would recommend him to anyone buying or selling real estate in San Diego...Gratefully, Rob and Amber Erdmann

We can't thank you enough for helping us find our dream house. You were amazing, always on top of all the little details. We could have not done it without you. You are the best agent in San Diego. Thanks again Rob and Christina Bodenhamer

I can't thank you enough for making the sale of my family home go so smoothly. I appreciate your ability to walk me through the complicated process in such a professional manner. Hope to do business with you again some day.

First of all let me thank you again for all you have done for me in selling this house. You have really taken the extra steps all along the way through this ordeal and I just want to re-iterate my appreciation for all you have done to get this done. I'm sending you a great big hug all the way from Colorado!!!

When my wife and I moved to San Diego in 2005 and started a new job, I mentioned to a co-worker I was interested in buying a home. He gave me Craig Yolles' information and highly recommended him. This turned out to be one of the best pieces of information I've ever received. Since this time we've used Craig's expertise to buy AND sell multiple properties. Craig's long time experience in real estate set us at ease and made the journey a smooth one. I highly recommend Craig to any buyer or seller.

Craig goes the extra mile to make his clients realize their dream of owning a home not just a house. He is patient, honest, & puts his clients' at ease when there are doubts or concerns during the home-buying process.

WE LOVE OUR HOUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for helping us find the most amazing home!San Elijo has been such a great experience for us and our house is wonderful. We look forward to many amazing years ahead!

Usually I’m not the type to write thank you notes, but on this occasion I felt compelled. Thank you for helping us to sell our home and buy another one is this horrendous economy! This was the 5th transaction you’ve helped us on and it was awesome! Before we first sat down last September to determine the current market value of our home and to determine if we’d be able to sell it for what we owed on it. We really thought we’d have to short sell. After we sold the house in 10 days for much more than it appraised and then got a great deal on the next home we counted our blessings! We have now, kind of, settled into the new home and are starting to enjoy a lower stressed life again! Jane and I really appreciate everything you’ve done. I’m sure we’ll use you again down the line to buy and sell. I also appreciate you helping my mom and myself sell my Grandma' house this last year. That was a very smooth transaction as well. You’re the best!

“While the market was extremely competitive and homes in my price category were difficult to find, you never ceased being a patient professional walking me through the process step-by-step. On numerous occasions during the transaction I was impressed with the breadth of your knowledge and experience and you never made me feel that I was “putting you out” in spite of all my questions. It was evident that working with a seasoned professional like you really made a difference in getting our transaction closed. Thanks again for all you did to negotiate the price and seller concessions we needed to get in. We love our house!” A million “thank yous”—Anamarie L. Lammé

I’m really enjoying my new home! I found that your patience and knowledge made the impossible seem possible. In this competitive market, it started to seemed impossible to find a home in my price range. Then we stumbled on this home. We were the first and last to make an offer. Even though it seemed like it took forever to close, your advice, knowledge and professionalism made it all come together. I feel the negotiations went really well and I love the new deck. It really makes a difference. You should see the yard! And I thought it was kind of a small yard, Ha, keeps me busy for sure! Thanks again Craig!

After months of looking for the perfect home, Craig really tuned into what I wanted. Not only did he give me invaluable advise on the "where" that I was looking he also spent lots of energy on the "what" I was looking for. He knew a regular track home with someone else’s touch was just not for me. We found a foreclosed house in a very desirable area that was perfect. There were so many possibilities for my future home that others just could not see, Craig could & I feel he went WAY over and above what any other Realtor would have done to make sure that I was able to have my home! Craig is honest, straight forward & strives to help others find the right home for them. A sale is not just a transaction for Craig. I have & will continue to refer Craig to others as the only Realtor to use for purchasing/selling homes anywhere around the San Diego area!

Craig helped my wife and I buy our first home in April of this year. He was very helpful throughout the entire process; taking us to view many homes, discussing advantages of properties without imposing his opinions, and walking us step-by-step through all of the paperwork. With his help we found the home of our dreams!