Thomas J Nelson

I rarely write reviews on Unilocal but Thomas absolutely deserves to get a mention and fully earned all 5 stars that we are giving him. He is an absolute professional and for my wife and I, who were first time home buyers, he was there for us every step of the way through our home buying process. As we are transplants to San Diego, Thomas spent a lot of time and effort narrowing down neighborhoods with us. We looked at over 40 houses with Thomas and he remained extremely patient with us, and never became pushy. I really believe that he truly wants what is best for his clients and to see their dreams come true. Having had extensive experience in all aspects of home ownership and renovation, Thomas really knows houses inside out and knows quality and where corners have been cut. He will give you honest assessments of properties that he shows you.
When he says that he doesn’t disappear after closing he absolutely means it. He is always there for us to answer any questions or help us find the assistance we need. My wife and I thoroughly recommend Thomas as a realtor, our experience with him could not have been any better!

Good morning Thomas,
Wow, we are in the home stretch! None of this would have been possible without you. Your expertise, resourcefulness, and thoroughness is making our dream come true. Thank you so very much for all you do and for being our eyes, ears, and brains in La Jolla. Having you there and willing to keep going over to the property for us made buying in LJ very doable. I’ll look forward to thanking you in person very soon!
Best,
Janet

Thomas helped us sell the house he helped us buy just two years ago. With his help, we were able to get five offers in less than five days of being on the market. We closed two and a half weeks after. I would thoroughly recommend Thomas as a realtor for anyone. He cares about the big things and the details, too — long after closing.
Thanks again, Thomas!

I have been very impressed with Thomas’ knowledge, professionalism, and responsiveness. He knows the market well and provided valuable insight into things I would not have thought about. More important then his knowledge to me, is the fact that I can telly he truly cares about his clients and is not there just to cash a commission check and leave.
He says that you can contact him for anything and he means it. Whether it is for a handyman, a plumber, a mortgage broker, an attorney, or finding a date (well that might be a stretch but who knows). Every time I need a good referral when something needs repair on my house I think of Thomas.

Can I give a million stars? Thomas is an amazing realtor!
We are a military couple and Thomas helped us buy our first home together in 2010. Not knowing a thing about buying a house, it was the easiest thing we have ever done because of Thomas. Now over 1000 miles away he helped us sell that house. Again, very easy and VERY fast!
He is very experienced and knowledgeable as a realtor. He helped comprehend things we did not understand. He was in touch with us several times everyday, we never felt out of the loop. He is also very determined. He got us the BEST deal in both situations.
We are so sad to no longer be in the California/​San Diego area because we would use Thomas again and again! The best we can do is pass him on to others! You won’t regret it!

Thomas was attentive and communicative with us all along the way, even though we were out of state buyers, and during our closing process we were out of the country. He went the extra mile several times adjusting his schedule, checking things out for us long-​distance, and using his excellent negotiating skills on our behalf. He knew the market inside and out, rentals, sales, neighborhoods, past and possible future trends, and we felt empowered to make a really smart real estate decision. We also took advantage of his many contacts for work that needed to be done.

Thomas is — BY FAR — the best realtor you will find. As first-​time home buyers and having moved to California only a year ago, we couldn’t have ended up in better hands. He was informative, patient, understanding, and was truly looking out for our best interests. We felt confident that our decisions were well-​informed and in alignment with our needs. I cannot reiterate enough how wonderful of an experience it was working with Thomas. If you are searching for a realtor, look no further. Thomas is the person you want assisting you in your home buying process.

Thomas Nelson is hands down the best realtor I have ever worked with. I have been purchasing and selling homes for 15 years, and no realtor has even come close to the level of quality and commitment he provides. Long after the transaction is complete, Thomas is available to assist you with referrals or challenges you may face with your home. I was having a difficult time with my home warranty program and I mentioned it to Thomas. He immediately called them and had a customer service rep contact me. Within 24 hours I weas offered a $ 100 credit for a repair they had previously denied, and gladly assisted me with a second claim that they were unsuccessful in helping me with previously. Here is a copy of the email I sent him today:
Hi Thomas
I wanted to thank you for the referral on Tom Hamman, the handyman. He is a very honest and great guy. He came out and took care of quite a few things. I will continue to use him in the future.
Also, your call to AHS has turned things around. Chantal has been a helpful contact and they are much more cooperative in addressing things.
You are super!
Alicia McBride
BTW, Tom Hamman, the handyman he suggested is honest, dependable, and can do any level of repair you need for a fair hourly rate. His # is (858)750−5517.
This is my first review on Unilocal,but I had to share with others as he is as good as they get.

Thomas is by far the best in the business! On a scale from 1 to 10, Thomas is a 12. He is professional, extremely dedicated and knowledgeable. He works hard for his clients and really gets the job done right. I am very thankful for all his hard work in helping me sell my home and meet my deadline. I have worked with other Realtors in the past and Thomas stands out above the rest because he does not waste any time. He does not stop working until the job is done. Within 2 days of contacting him, he already had my property listed on the market for sale. In fact, there were already potential buyers lining up. He kept me informed every step of the way. During this process, we encountered several issues. Thomas was able to tackle every issue and resolve it successfully. I don’t believe that anyone could have been able to sell my property as quickly and successfully as Thomas. I will definitely be using Thomas as my Realtor in the future and I highly recommend him to anyone who needs to buy or sell a home.

Thomas recently facilitated a short sale for my wife and I and did an outstanding job from start to finish. Short sales are obviously something you don’t want to have to go through in the first place, and I was not expecting it to be an easy process. Thomas took a situation where we had a lot of doubts and concerns and turned it into a a very positive experience. If he can do that with a short sale… I can only imagine how fantastic it would be to work with him under a more positive light! Thanks Thomas for all of your help.

Thomas is an excellent realtor and reliable professional. When it comes to making one of the biggest (and most expensive) decisions in life, such as purchasing a home, he’s definitely the person whom you can depend on. I have referred him to friends and family. He’s straightforward, sincere, and goes out of his way for his clients. He’s the type of person who I like to do business with: Someone who sees the bigger picture of establishing long lasting relationships, instead of just closing the deal right away. He is also extremely resourceful if you need home improvement and other ideas. He’s conscientious of his clients’ needs, especially of veterans – which shows a lot about his professionalism and character. I highly recommend Thomas to be your real estate agent.

Thomas J. Nelson is an amazing person and amazing realtor. He is easy to work with, did an excellent job of having my back, but still can handle the unique social situations that came up with the multiple other people involved in the house-​buying process (lenders, boyfriends, family members — you know, drama!). Because I knew I could trust him and count on him, I only had to worry about the details of the facts and transaction itself — I never worried about him or his team of referrals (inspection person, loan officer, etc.) that I worked with. If you need a real estate agent, he’s the one to work with!

We have had the fortunate opportunity to have Thomas sell our house in San Diego.
My husband’s father became unable to take care of himself so we had to move to the central valley to assist with his care.
The stress of having to decide to sell as a short sale was immense however Thomas was patient and explained the process very throughly. He worked hard to move our home through the vicious hurdels set up by the banking system. He is diligent and very detailed in exchanging communications with us even though we are 300 miles away. What a God send.
He is very professional, kind and so very patient. Thank you Thomas!

As somewhat of an investor in real estate, I have owned 6 rentals in my lifetime and have known and worked with several real estate agents and brokers over the years in purchasing an selling my properties.
When I decided to sell our property in San Diego, I made it a point to interview Realtors there since I did not live in the area. I ended up selecting Thomas Nelson to be my agent and have not regretted it.
I have never had the opportunity to work with someone like Thomas Nelson in the past and consider myself very lucky that I did. His perseverance along with his thorough knowledge in his field, combined with his exceptional customer service rates him at the top in his field.
He is someone who not only takes his profession seriously, but delivers the kind of customer service hard to find in any industry.
Hats off to Mr. Nelson. without him my property would still be on the market.
David F
Falconer Enterprises

Thomas is a great Realtor! Nine years ago he helped us purchase our first home in Northern California. 7 years later, we were happy to discover that he had moved to Southern California when we were ready to buy a vacation home in San Diego. Thomas is a professional. He works tirelessly to ensure you find the home you want at a great value. He educates you on the market and of the communities you are looking at buying into. I would highly recommend him to any of my friends and family looking to buy a home.

We have worked with Thomas Nelson for many years. He has to be one of the best agents in San Diego. We actually move many of his clients and ever single one we come into contact with mentions his unbelievable professionalism and dedication to every one of their needs. He advised them on how to ready their house for sale, such as de-​cluttering, curb appeal, etc… and if he represents the buyer he will go to the ends of the earth to make sure he finds the right deal and fit for them. I don’t think Thomas ever stops working becuase his cell phone is accesable ²⁴⁄₇. What a pro!

thank you thomas for helping me and my parents find our homes!
thomas works tirelessly for his clients and makes buying a house almost painless! i especially loved the e-​mails with places that were specific to my needs (price, location, # of bedrooms, etc…) that i received and could narrow down what i wanted to see in person. always quick to respond to me and friendly and professional.

I appreciate Thomas Nelsons utmost dedication to customer service, honest and straight forward opinions, quick response ²⁴⁄₇ when in need, Thomas highly ethical professionalism and above all the laughter and friendship I shared with Thomas. I would recommend him over anyone out there. If you want your house sold or in need of buying a house, your better off with Thomas Nelson, the best ethical professional Realtor you will find in California.
Thomas, your AWESOME and you ROCK! Your new lifelong friend Marie.

Thomas has to be the best agent in San Diego. His sincere dedication to each client is assuring throughout the entire home buying process. When I had a question or a problem he made sure to have an answer to me at a MAX of 24 hours. He is a straight shooter that you can rely on representing your interests. He went out of his way to get me a house better than I could have imagined and for that reason I will gladly vouch for his amazing talent and abilities.

Thomas made our dreams come true! He never gave up on us. He was patient, hard working, and sincere. He is diligent and pays attention to detail. He works extremely hard to get the best deal for his clients.
He is more than just a real estate agent. He’s a friend. He truly wants all of his clients to be happy and successful.
I highly recommend Thomas!