San Diego · Palm Springs · Big Bear
I have bought it, sold it, renovated it, operated it, rented it, marketed it and lived in it. Today, I bring that firsthand perspective to buyers, sellers and property owners across San Diego, Palm Springs and Big Bear.
Real estate looks different when you have experienced it from the other side of the table. I have been the homeowner preparing to sell, the buyer trying to see potential, the investor watching a market change, the operator trying to make an asset perform, and the owner deciding whether the right answer is to sell, renovate, rent or simply wait.
My job is not to push every situation toward a transaction. It is to understand the property, the market and what you are actually trying to accomplish, then help you make the strongest decision from there.
Meet DavidMarkets
My business follows the places that became part of my own life. I own, operate, work and spend significant time across San Diego, Palm Springs and Big Bear. Each market behaves differently, attracts a different buyer and demands a different strategy.
Coastal homes, historic neighborhoods, urban living and investment properties all exist within a few miles of one another. My experience here includes personal residences, renovation projects, short-term rentals and client representation.
Explore San DiegoPalm Springs became home through hospitality, real estate and community. From operating a boutique hotel to marketing a condominium conversion, owning vacation property and representing buyers and sellers, this is a market I have experienced from nearly every side.
Explore Palm SpringsBig Bear began as an escape and quickly became another chapter in our real estate story. Owning, rebuilding and operating property in the mountains has given me firsthand experience with vacation homes, mountain construction, seasonal demand and second-home ownership.
Explore Big BearExperience
Some of the most valuable lessons I bring to real estate never came from a classroom. They came from projects where the plan stopped working and the strategy had to change. These are some of the properties that shaped the way I work today.
Palm Springs · Condominium Conversion
A 14-residence condominium conversion that became a lesson in patience, presentation, pricing and relentless marketing.
Explore the ProjectPalm Springs · Boutique Hospitality
What began as a real estate investment became an operating business — and one of the most formative experiences of my career.
Explore the StorySan Diego · Renovation + Vacation Rental
A restored 1924 home that proved sometimes the best real estate decision is knowing when not to sell.
Explore the ProjectI grew up moving constantly — more than 50 moves and 16 schools. It taught me how to walk into a place where I knew no one, build relationships quickly, and adapt when everything changed. Most importantly, it taught me that home is deeply personal. That perspective follows me into every transaction.
My Story
Ownership
Since 2018, real estate ownership has been part of my everyday life — homes renovated, operated as vacation rentals, used personally, repositioned when markets changed, and sold when the timing was right. That experience has made me especially comfortable with the questions that do not have an obvious answer:
That is where experience matters.
Client reviews
Great experience with David. He got our house sold quickly! Kept us up to date on what was happening, prepared spreadsheets with all the offers so we could easily compare. Highly recommended!!
David is an absolute pleasure. His friendliness and upbeat personality made the entire process of hunting for a condo during one of the most stressful times enjoyable and relaxed. He is incredibly proactive—anticipating needs before they even came up—and his network is impressive, connecting us with all the right people to make everything flow seamlessly. I felt like I was working with a trusted friend. Highly recommend.
Let's talk
Whether you are buying your first home, selling a property you have owned for decades, purchasing a second home or deciding what to do with an investment, I approach the conversation the same way. First, understand the goal. Then build the strategy.
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