Neal Akin

I bought my first property with Neal back in March 2013 (which I already wrote a review on). I started the property search again in 2014 and spent a couple months looking but not pulling the trigger… the day after I told Neal that I was going to take a break from looking, a home popped up in the San Marcos area. In less than 24 hours, Neal met me at the property, we did a walk through, he contacted the agent, and we put in an offer. Neal has now closed 2 of the 3 properties I’ve put offers on. I’m not a cash buyer, I was buying in a hot market in ²⁰¹³⁄₂₀₁₄ — interest rates and inventory were at an all time low, and both of the properties I purchased we were able to close below list price. Long story short, he closes deals. I’ve had friends put in 5−10+ offers without closing, as a first time homebuyer or an experienced homeowner, this part of the process should not be overlooked.
As you already know by his ratings on Unilocal,Neal is professional, personable, and provides great service. What I didn’t expect to leave with was a good friend. One that I can go grab a craft beer with and one that’s inspired me to look into pursuing my real estate license. Overall, you will not be disappointed working with Neal and I assure you that he will exceed your expectations.

Neal by far passed all expectations that I was given from one of his former clients. He went above and beyond to attain sure that my wife and I (first time home buyers) understood every step of the closing process. I was very cautious when I started working with Neal just because of the negative stigma many realtors have however as I continued to work with Neal I knew I was not dealing with your typical let’s hurry up and buy realtor. Neal has not just become our person to go to for anything that has to do with home buying he has earned a place in my family’s hearts as a lifelong friend. As we neared the negotiating process I was very skeptical about Neal’s, passive demeanor, however, once the process started he was able to execute every single requirement that I had requested for and made the process look easy.
Neal, thank you for everything my family and I are honored to have had the pleasure in working with you, thank you for being who you are and having my family’s best interests be your top priority throughout the whole process.
Sincerely
Frank A.

My wife and I spent 9 months working with Neal looking for the perfect San Diego home. We were looking for somewhere to raise our family and being from San Diego, we were looking for something very specific. Canyon lot, pedestrian friendly, safe, close to a good school, within our price range, work needed but not a fixer. Easy right!
Neal spent 9 months with us and we saw almost 100 homes all over San Diego county. When we struggled to find what we were looking for we lost hope a few times that we were looking for something that just didn’t exist.
He kept us hopeful, always sending us personal recommendations from mls (not just the scheduled email stuff) We found exactly what we were looking for and Neal never slowed down helping us find the home we will live in for a long time to come.
Honest, responsive, a local… but most importantly he enjoys helping people. The only time that Neal could not help us was when he was the best man in, no joke, 7 weddings in 9 months.
Enough said.

Neal was recommended to us by a friend when we were ready to buy our first home. He was awesome to work with, extremely knowledgeable, honest and always ready to answer any questions we had. Best of all, he got us an incredibly good price on our home. We loved him and will definitely use him again!

After speaking with five mortgage «specialists» Neal was able to think of an alternative mortgage solution none had mentioned and we ultimately took advantage of it to purchase our home. He knew of the solution because of his vast network of associates, his knowledge of the most current real estate trends and San Diego property values. Because he came up with this idea we decided to use him as our Realtor and am so pleased we did.
He immediately understood what factors were important to us and we didn’t have to keep reminding him. We were pleasantly surprised how easy he made the entire process for us.
We purchased at a time when our house was on the market less than a few days and had multiple offers all above list price. Neal went into action and again thought of a creative solution he thought the seller would accept our offer for sure. He was right and the seller even complimented his offer process.
We had a hiccup during the closing with the mortgage and it was Neal that again saved the day and made the original deal go through. We have since referred our friends and family to Neal that have all been pleased with his services.

Neal Akin is a true professional. I am a mortgage lender and have had the privilege of working with him for the past 6 years. He has excellent follow-​through, incredible attention to detail and is extremely kind and personable. Neal’s strong suits are communication, negotiation and knowledge of contracts and the home buying and selling processes. He has gone above and beyond the call of duty on behalf of our buyers on numerous occasions to ensure a smooth transaction. Our closed transactions have consistently translated into very satisfied clients, which is crucial when you run your business by referral. I highly recommend Neal’s services to anyone. It is always a pleasure working with Neal!

This is just too easy to write a review on Neal. If you are looking for the consummate professional than look no further. Being born and raised in North County Neal has the knowledge, expertise, and mindset to find anybody they home they want. The harsh reality is that most realtors out there are hacks and are just looking to sell you any house so they can make their money on you then move onto the next customer. That is not Neal! His goal is to find you the home you are looking for at the price you want it at.
My fiancé and I went through that market craze last year where every house became sold for astronomical prices the day they came on the market. We became frustrated and wanted to give up. Over the course 0f 6 months Neal worked diligently to find us the home we wanted in Encinitas and assured us to be patient. Well, I can say that this man is true to his word. One mile from the beach with a tight budget and he made it happen! He is very honest and with no doubt I would use him again as well as refer him to friends and family. If you are looking for unparalleled service, expertise and honesty then give this guy a call. He is the real deal.

Neal helped my wife and I, along with our one-​year-​old son, purchase our first home in La Mesa. We had been looking for the perfect house for close to two years, and over that extended period of time Neal was extremely patient with us and never hesitated to meet us to show a house we were interested in.
I am a very picky shopper in general, and when it comes to such an important purchase, I was very particular. Neal was superlative in understanding what we wanted in terms of neighborhoods, features of the house, etc, and we could not be more pleased with the end result.
Neal is an expert in the short sale process and made what could have been a very complicated process seem simple.
I highly recommend Neal for anyone looking to purchase a home, and he is the only individual I will ever let represent me in a real estate transaction.

Neal has helped me purchase two homes and sell one, and I have to say that each experience has been awesome. My last experience was really amazing, so I will share a little story.
Neal called me one day and suggested that it might be a good time to sell my home (which he had helped me purchase about three years earlier). I hadn’t really been seriously considering it, but he told me that he thought we could sell quickly at a nice markup by leveraging some information he had regarding people looking to buy in my area. I told him I was up for it, and he took over from there. Neal organized everything from rearranging the furniture, having the house cleaned, professional photos, and much more, and all in about 48 hours!
I took my family on a quick vacation the next day so that Neal could host an open house, and I’m not kidding when I say he had multiple written offers, higher than our asking price, in just a couple days! I was amazed at how fast he made it happen, and found out later that it was completely due to how he skillfully arranged the whole process. Thats the real difference between just an average realtor and someone with Neal’s expertise. There is an art to the whole process that is completely lost on most average real estate professionals. I know this, because during the same week a coworker of mine was also trying to sell his home, and his agent hardly even got a single person to come to their open house, let alone an offer to buy it!
When the offers came in, Neal knew by looking at the details which one would be the best option. Contrary to what I thought, that was NOT that highest offer. If I had not taken his advice, I probably wouldn’t have sold the house so quickly and painlessly, and for such a huge markup over what I paid just three years prior.
Then came the next challenge. My home was sold and I had nowhere to go! Neal proceeded to help my wife and me scour San Diego for a new place. To my surprise, he located a few really good options in just a matter of days. We toured around town and in no time had found one that we wanted to put an offer on. Neal arranged for the inspections, negotiated the price, and due to his relationships was able to get us an amazing deal that I would not have thought possible.
In the end, we had sold our home for nearly 50% markup, and had moved into a new, absolutely amazing home in just about 45 days start to finish! And 100% due to Neal’s skill and attention to detail with the whole process.
My family is forever grateful for the time and care that Neal has given us every time we need it. I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. He is the only realtor I will ever use again. Thanks for everything Neal!

We have now worked with Neal three times, first to purchase our home, then to purchase my mom’s condominium and finally to sell a rental condominium. Thus I feel I am in a good position to review him.
I was completely satisfied with the job he did in all three cases. He is extremely knowledgeable about San Diego real estate and neighborhoods. He does a great job listening and therefore is able to help you get what you truly want out of your purchase or sale. He works tirelessly and really went the extra mile on multiple occasions for us. Beyond that he is a nice person who is a pleasure to interact with. We will be using Neal for all our future real estate needs and I have no hesitations about recommending the to family and friends.

Neal is a true real estate professional. Time and time again he exceeded our expectations. He is extremely knowledgeable on the SD market. His attention to every detail through the entire process was amazing. We have been in our beautiful new home for over 2 years and he is still helping us. He seems to truly love his job and wants to help his clients have the best home buying experience possible

Just know that if you are looking for a Realtor look no further.
Neal helped me over a period of 2 years. He is truly there to help you find what you need when you need it.
My story is long and complicated and covers a lot of time and two different cities.
As a first time home buyer I had so many questions and concerns. Neal answered them all fully and in a manner I could understand. Which is so important in my mind.
Not only did he look at houses endlessly with me he negotiated beautifully, wrote up multiple offers with happiness and expertise.
I feel the need to mention the my home purchase was done in a time of extreme stress and grief on a personal level.
What I needed at the time was someone who was on my side and Neal provided that.
I cried more than once and he talked me thru everything and made sure I was where I needed to be. Taking me thru things and going the extra mile. Always looking over things I may not see like the roof and furnace.
In a time when Realtors seem to be robots I can assure you that Neal is as human and caring as they come.
If you need a Realtor who will care and take the time to find you what you are looking for you have found your man.
He also has a great ear. That ear will hear the kid horribly playing the trumpet 3 doors away and warn you while your touring the house. (true story)
If you are looking for someone to make this process easy and fun CALL HIM. I promise you wont regret it.

I had a great experience working with Neal. He helped me narrow down my search and focus on the important aspects of home ownership. I’ve referred multiple friends to Neal over the years because I am confident that he’ll be their best advocate in the often too complicated home buying process.

I’ve had several bad experiences working with real estate brokers in the past, and thats part of the reason it was so refreshing to have Neal handle the purchase of our new home. From the beginning, Neal took the time to learn what we really wanted in a house, and came back with thoughtful lists of options for my wife and me to consider. When we went to see the homes in person, Neal was not only extremely patient (taking us to dozens of properties) but also had very insightful comments regarding what we might like and dislike about the various options. When it came time to discuss financing, Neal had several options for us to consider, and helped explain the confusing intricacies of the lending world. He was always available to talk about any minute detail, and that really made us feel comfortable with our decision. I would have been lost without his help, and he actually made the process feel easy and fun. I highly recommend Neal to anyone looking to buy or sell a home, and will definitely work with him on my next purchase

Neal Akin is sharp, diligent, and a pleasure to work with. He is very responsive to all of your concerns, quick to answer or find answers to any and all of your questions, and will work tirelessly until the task at hand is completed to your satisfaction. Neal found us the perfect new home, fantastic financing, and negotiated with the seller’s agent on numerous issues until our perfect new home came with the perfect terms for us. If you’re in need of an agent who is firmly on your side, professional, and easy to get along with, look no further than Neal.

Neal helped my wife and I find and purchase our home. As first time home buyers, we did not know anything about the process. Neal not only showed us houses that fit our criteria, but he also educated us along the way about every aspect of the process. Neal made himself available and flexible around our busy schedules. He is very accommodating and was always professional and prepared for us. One thing I really appreciate about Neal is that he is not just trying to make a sale. He actually was able to help talk us out of a house that would have been a bad decision for us. I am so glad that he was there with his insight because we absolutely love where we ended up. We ended up with a house in a competative market that received 9 other offers the same day that we put in our offer. With Neal’s advice and help, we were able to put in an offer that was accepted without entering into a bidding war. I would recommend Neal to anyone that I know and will definitely use him again in the future.

My husband and I were referred to Neal from a mutual friend and Real Estate agent out of area. Neal handles himself in the utmost professional manner and really helps to make things go smoothly. He is available and communicative which is very helpful when considering buying your first home and need a little more guidance in the entire process. Neal helped assist us every step of the way and got things done in a timely fashion. He really made us feel like we were important regardless of the fact we weren’t buying a million dollar home. If you are looking for someone who knows the industry well, is communicative, professional, attentive, and who has a very client focused demeanor, Neal is a great agent to put your trust in when making the largest purchase of your life.