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Art was our selling agent for our condo in San Diego. Once we decided to sell Art created a very attractive and effective brochure which represented the condo most favorably. We priced the condo at the high end of the market, but Art was able, in a soft market, to bring in a close to full price offer. The closing went very smoothly, and Art's experience and professionalism were on display throughout the process. A top ranked real estate professional. 

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We had a really great experience working with Art Lewis while buying our new construction home at Aero @ 3Roots. From the beginning, Art was incredibly responsive, always on top of things, and quick to respond anytime we had questions or needed advice throughout the process. Buying a home — especially new construction — can get overwhelming fast, but he helped make everything feel manageable. On top of that, he’s just a genuinely nice guy and really easy to work with.What we appreciated most was that Art genuinely looked out for our best interests. He never pressured us and gave honest guidance when it came to deciding what to buy and where to buy. It always felt like he wanted us to make the right long-term decision, not just close a deal.He also went above and beyond during negotiations. Not only did he negotiate an unbelievable amount of seller concessions for us — actually the largest amount the builder had agreed to at the time — but he was also able to get two contingencies accepted, including a contingency for the sale of our condo. From what we understand, that’s extremely difficult to pull off with new construction builders, and it made a huge difference for us.We’re really grateful we had Art in our corner and would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home. 

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Art was our listing agent and helped us to sell our home in San Diego. He always available to answer our calls and texts. We would recommend Art to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. 

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We’ve worked with Art Lewis 10 times now, and there’s a reason we keep coming back to him. At this point, he’s the first person I call whenever I’m buying or selling because I know he’ll tell me the truth, stay on top of everything, and help me make the right decision.On this last deal, Art helped me buy a rental home in Bonita. As usual, he was great throughout the whole process. He understands investment property way beyond just writing the offer. He helped me think through the numbers, the upside, and the overall structure of the deal so I felt good about what I was buying.One thing that really helped on this purchase was that Art was able to work out seller financing for part of the purchase price. That made the deal a lot better for me and probably saved me at least $10,000 in cash compared to going with a more typical lender setup and all the extra closing costs that come with it.What I’ve always liked about Art is that he’s straightforward and easy to reach. If I had a question, he answered it. If something needed attention, he handled it. He doesn’t overcomplicate things, and he doesn’t disappear once you’re in escrow.After 10 transactions, I can say he’s earned my trust. I’d absolutely recommend him to anyone buying or selling property.Here’s an even more casual version too:We just completed our 10th transaction with Art Lewis, which says a lot by itself. We keep working with him because he’s honest, sharp, and always looking out for our best interests.This time he helped me buy a rental property in Bonita, and once again he was great to work with. He helped me look at the deal like an investment, not just a purchase, and gave me good advice the whole way through.The biggest bonus on this one was that Art helped put together seller financing for part of the purchase price, which made the deal even better. That alone probably saved me at least $10,000 in cash versus using a normal lender and paying the usual loan costs.Art is always available, always straightforward, and always on top of the details. After 10 deals together, I trust him completely and would recommend him without hesitation 

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Art did an outstanding job selling our condo at Villas at Escala. Because this was a second home and we live in Northern California, we were only able to spend a short week at the condo deciding what to keep. Art handled everything else seamlessly.He arranged for remaining items to be donated or sold, coordinated repairs and deep cleaning, selected paint colors, and oversaw painting, re-carpeting, window replacement, a new closet door, and other needed updates. All we had to do was review and approve the quotes. He then staged the condo and hosted an open house.We received two offers that weekend, and the buyers bid the price above our listing. The entire process was handled smoothly by phone and email. In less than three weeks—over Thanksgiving—we went from a condo full of belongings to being on the market. The condo sold in a single weekend and closed within 30 days. 

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Art was fantastic! We recently listed and sold our condo with him and we are thrilled. He was the perfect balance of professional and friendly. He made himself available to us throughout the process whenever we had questions and was a wealth of information. He followed through on every promise that he made us and was exceptional at adjusting our expectations. My wife and I would recommend Art without reservation. 

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I can’t say enough good things about Art Lewis. He helped me sell my condo at Bayside Downtown and then helped me buy a house in North Park, and he was excellent on both sides.The sale of my condo went smoothly, but where Art really proved his value was on the purchase. We got into escrow on the North Park house and, after taking a closer look at everything, Art advised me that we should ask for a significant price reduction. The seller wouldn’t agree to it, and instead of pushing me to move forward just to keep the deal together, Art told me I should cancel and walk away.That turned out to be the best advice I could have received. A few weeks later, we were able to come back to the same house and I bought it for nearly $100,000 less than the original deal. Yes, that much less!That experience really showed me that Art was looking out for my best interests, not just trying to close a transaction. He was honest, patient, strategic, and willing to give me advice that probably cost him time but saved me a lot of money. I’m very grateful I had Art Lewis representing me and would absolutely recommend him to anyone buying or selling in San Diego. 

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Art is the best. He's very smart, kind, a hard worker, goes above all expectations, and is a great negotiator. He's so sweet that he will stay in touch with you even after the close of escrow. Art is a type of Relator that seeks to make its clients happy. He wants long-term clients, and the service he provides you with kindness, humor, and professionalism is priceless. 

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Art was outstanding to work with! If I ever want to buy or sell a property in the future, he will be my one and only call. He is not only the most responsive real estate agent I have ever worked with; he is probably the most responsive person I’ve ever met in my life. His low-pressure approach was perfect. He always gave me options and the pros and cons of each and left the decision up to me. I gave him a tight timeline for selling my condo. I wanted to have it under contract in less than 60 days and he made it happen in only 22 days! 

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Art did an outstanding job helping me sell my house. He is friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and always gave timely and very helpful advice on all aspects of the process. He stayed on top of everything that was happening and constantly communicated with me and advised on next steps. When it's time to pick a real-estate agent, accept no substitutes.