The Griswold Group

Testimonials

Elizabeth Swanson
Seller

"Working with The Griswold Group was an absolute delight during the sale of my condo in a highly competitive market. From day one, they treated me like family—responsive, honest, and completely dedicated. John and Katie went above and beyond in ways I never expected, including helping sell my wash..."

"Working with The Griswold Group was an absolute delight during the sale of my condo in a highly competitive market. From day one, they treated me like family—responsive, honest, and completely dedicated. John and Katie went above and beyond in ways I never expected, including helping sell my washer and dryer, coordinating last-minute logistics, and even (including his amazing dad!) to step in during time-sensitive emergencies—like waiting out a four-hour maintenance window while I was out of town. Their professionalism, kindness, and tireless support made a stressful process feel manageable and even up-lifting. It was a difficult time to sell, but we achieved success in the end. I couldn’t have done it without them!"

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Bree, Mike and Maple Renuart
Buyer

"John, Thank you for your hard work, time and emotional support in helping us purchase our home. Thanks to you, we’re celebrating our first Christmas as proud homeowners, and we couldn’t feel more blessed. Please extend a special thank you to Katie and Bob for their help as well. We are truly grat..."

"John, Thank you for your hard work, time and emotional support in helping us purchase our home. Thanks to you, we’re celebrating our first Christmas as proud homeowners, and we couldn’t feel more blessed. Please extend a special thank you to Katie and Bob for their help as well. We are truly grateful to be in our new home because of the entire Griswold Group."

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Brie and Karsten

"Katie and John are an excellent real estate team and I highly recommend them to anyone who is buying or selling a home! They were extremely responsive and very understanding of my work schedule, often communicating with me in the evening since I was unavailable during the day. They worked hard an..."

"Katie and John are an excellent real estate team and I highly recommend them to anyone who is buying or selling a home! They were extremely responsive and very understanding of my work schedule, often communicating with me in the evening since I was unavailable during the day. They worked hard and did a phenomenal job managing the process so that it was smooth for both sides. Plus, they did a great job working with our specific criteria to find the perfect home for my husband and me. It was a pleasure getting to work with such competent and engaging professionals! My wife and I asked John and Katie to help us buy a property in San Diego and we couldn't have asked for better agents. While they specialize in North County San Diego properties, and their knowledge of where we were looking (Point Loma, Pacific Beach, or Imperial Beach) was limited at first, they quickly learned what we wanted and where to find it. Once we found a property we liked they were very flexible with catering to our needs for showing times. They responded quickly to our calls and questions throughout the entire process. Our buying process was also out of the ordinary because I am a military service member and we were using a VA loan. We had to have the Home Owners Association approved for the condo that we wanted to buy in order for the VA loan to be accepted. The process was complicated and sometimes uncertain, but John and Katie made it as easy and painless as possible for us. We also wanted to close early and they worked very hard to make it possible for everything to work out by the deadline we desired. If you are wanting knowledgeable, friendly, and dedicated agents who will work with all of your needs, look no further than John and Katie."

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Julia and Patrick Winter

"We met John and Katie at an open house in Solana Beach. We met a handful of other realtors while browsing the housing market but John and Katie really clicked for us because of their Solana Beach market expertise, how attentive they were in understanding our wish list and needs, and how easily th..."

"We met John and Katie at an open house in Solana Beach. We met a handful of other realtors while browsing the housing market but John and Katie really clicked for us because of their Solana Beach market expertise, how attentive they were in understanding our wish list and needs, and how easily they worked together. As first-time home buyers, we wanted an agent who would fully engage with us in the home search process & were willing to educate us on the many facets of home buying. John and Katie were able to find us a great condo, perfect for entertaining our friends and family. They were even able to negotiate an early move-in, to avoid an unsafe living situation due to flooding in our past rental. Home buying is never without its emotional ups and downs, but John and Katie stayed confident and solution-oriented. We are overjoyed with our new home and would recommend them to anyone looking for a home in North County."

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Cindy Files

"John and Katie helped me find an investment property in Encinitas. As an experienced property manager in Hawaii, I wanted to find a local market expert, who not only understood Coastal North County but had experience with exchange buyers and investment property. John & Katie fit the bill perfectl..."

"John and Katie helped me find an investment property in Encinitas. As an experienced property manager in Hawaii, I wanted to find a local market expert, who not only understood Coastal North County but had experience with exchange buyers and investment property. John & Katie fit the bill perfectly. They were referred by a trusted friend, have commercial real estate experience, and were quick and responsive to my needs. When I buy the property I move quickly and needed agents that could match my energy. It was a busy time for me in Hawaii, so I had to lean on them completely during the negotiation of the sales price, and the repair request. Once the deal closed they also connected me with a local property manager so they could rent out the property. I did all this from my home in Hawaii. I have been very pleased with John & Katie and look forward to working with them again in the future."

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Sarah Goldstein

"As a first-time homebuyer, I was completely clueless coming into the overwhelming world of real estate. John and Katie worked tirelessly to explain the process, and were very supportive throughout my seven-month house search. They were responsive, meticulous, and accommodating- especially because..."

"As a first-time homebuyer, I was completely clueless coming into the overwhelming world of real estate. John and Katie worked tirelessly to explain the process, and were very supportive throughout my seven-month house search. They were responsive, meticulous, and accommodating- especially because I had them driving down from North County to help me search the greater North Park or University Heights, Hillcrest area. Talk about dedication! Finding the perfect place to fill all my needs felt hopeless and unattainable at times, but John and Katie were a source of constant reassurance. My interests were always protected, and my concerns were quickly tended to. Their patience and support are immeasurable. When I finally went into escrow, John and Katie were two steps ahead to keep me on track and make the process as smooth and painless as possible. I am in love with my new home! I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! I can’t recommend this brother-sister duo highly enough!"

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Work With Us

We are passionate about helping people find home. Whether it’s a job change, a growing family, or retirement, people are constantly in states of transition. We love supporting our clients during these times. We are knowledgeable, supportive, and most of all, patient. We work on our client’s time frame, which often changes.