AWARDS

• Accredited Staging Professional, 2006
• Awarded the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) Designation by the National Association of Realtors, 2014 (Awarded to only 1% of Realtors in the USA)
• Top 17% of Agents in San Diego, 2015
• Real Estate Circle of Excellence Award, 2016
• New-Home Co-Broker Designation Award, 2017
• Recognition of Excellence Award, 2017
• Five Star Real Estate Agent Award - Best in Client Satisfaction and Top 5% of Realtors in San Diego County, 2016-2026

SPECIALTIES

• Luxury Properties
• Relocation
• Commercial Properties
• Foreign Investors
• Investment Properties

PRESS

• Featured in the Honor Addition of Who is Who in the Real Estate among Executive and Professional Women, 2007-2009
• Featured in the Del Mar Times- Living as a Russian-American, 2007
• Featured in the Honor Addition of Who's Who Among Executives, Professionals & Entrepreneurs, 2011-2012
• Featured on the Craig Sewing Radio Show The American Dream, 2014
• Recognized by the San Diego Association of Realtors in with the collaboration of San Diego Union-Tribune. The award honored the top 5 percent of Realtors in San Diego County, 2016
• Featured on CBS8 News, 2019
• Featured in HGTV Magazine, 2019

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

"Once again, I entrusted the biggest financial transaction of my life to this person, and once again, I am amazed by her professionalism.

For those looking for a real estate agent to buy or sell property, Galina Shekhtman has been in the market for over 20 years, with a long trail of happy clients behind her. With her, you feel as secure as if behind a stone wall. You can only marvel at how she wrings every possible benefit out of the opposing party for her clients, even in cases where it doesn’t affect her commission in the slightest.

We almost missed out on $3,000 in closing costs if she hadn’t caught the error in escrow and corrected it in time. Not to mention other details where we received far more than expected, thanks to her negotiation skills and deep understanding of psychology.

Yes, being a real estate agent is no simple task. It truly requires extensive experience. But in addition, the right set of qualities is crucial: quick responsiveness, attention to detail, the ability to influence the opposing agent, confidence in her decisions, persistence, and a genuine desire to do everything possible for her client!

This is a rare combination of qualities. Galina has all of these elements in the right proportions, which is why she’s been in this business for so long and is so successful at it. I’m sure there are many fans of hers in this group who she has also helped buy or sell homes.

If I ever save up a few million for a palace, I will definitely turn to Galina again. In the meantime, we’ll enjoy our cozy home on the hill.
Galina, thank you once again for protecting us with your mighty presence, sticking with us until the very end, and putting up with all our questions and whims. You're always welcome in our new home!

Galina’s contact is in the comments, just in case. Don’t hesitate to reach out! She will definitely help you."

Carl and Iryna

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

I had a very positive experience working with Galina to sell my house. From the outset, she demonstrated an exceptional level of dedication and professionalism. Galina not only helped me set up the house beautifully for showings, but she also spent a lot of time discussing every detail with me to ensure everything went smoothly. Her keen eye for detail and understanding of what buyers are looking for made a significant difference.

What truly impressed me was Galina's skill in handling negotiations.

She fought hard to secure the best possible deal for me, always putting my interests first. Galina navigated the negotiation process with expertise and finesse, ensuring that I got the best value for my home.

Throughout the entire process, Galina was always available, providing regular updates and patiently answering all my questions. Her commitment to making the transaction as seamless as possible was evident in every interaction.

I am incredibly grateful for Galina's hard work and dedication. I highly recommend Galina to anyone looking to buy or sell a home—she truly goes above and beyond for her clients!

Michael Feinstein"

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Dear Galina,
I would like to thank you for your assistance during my recent purchase of a residential lot in Rancho Bernardo (Bernardo Trails). Your level of support and diligence throughout the process was extraordinary.
I have been looking for some time to find just the perfect lot to build my dream home on and nothing suitable was available. You patiently searched for a property that would meet my demanding needs. When something became available exactly in the area that I desired you immediately brought it to my attention. When I saw property I immediately know it was the place for me. With your guidance we quickly negotiated with the seller and processed the escrow with almost no effort on my part. Your attention to detail allowed me to complete this transaction smoothly and quickly without any of the headaches I had experienced with prior real-estate transactions. And as you know, I have purchase numerous residential and commercial properties and this transaction, greatly due to your efforts was the easiest I have experienced.
If at any time, you have a customer that would like a reference on your abilities, please feel free to have them contact me and I would be more than pleased to tell them about your outstanding service.
Thank you,

Kevin S

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Dear Galina,
I am writing to say how impressed Bobbie and I were with your services. The expertise and professionalism that you showed us will not be forgotten. We only have good words to say about you. What stood out about you was that you always put us first, and it definitely showed throughout the entire process. We are grateful for your personalized attention during the sale of our house. If we ever sell our house again we will certainly call you.

Kind regards,
Kaveh & Bobbie

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Galina,
I wanted to take a minute and thank you for your professional and immeasurable assistance in our recent acquisition of our new San Diego home. I appreciated your consistent communication, knowledge of the market and your expertise. You went above and beyond our expectations. You were generous with your time, gave us good advice, much needed support and a refreshing positive attitude. We appreciated your honesty, professionalism, preparedness, enthusiasm and patience. You spent countless hours driving us around to familiarize us with the various areas in San Diego. By the time we saw the house that we ended up purchasing, we knew we were making a good and informed decision. We could not have a better real estate agent, and we would not hesitate to recommend your services to anyone looking for property in San Diego.

Yelena Rozenfeld 

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Galina,
I wanted to let you know that we're absolutely thrilled with our first time property buying experience with you.
So far we've got three investment properties and despite all obstacles that came up down the road you made the whole process smooth for us.
We are firmly convinced that we got the best representation from initial request to final closing because of your professional approach, I know that no matter what you'll go beyond and above making sure your customer is happy.
Be sure that you will be the first person we call when we're ready to buy our next unit/house.
Keep up the hard work and best of luck in the future!

Andrew C

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Dear Galina,
Now that the dust has finally settled, and I am preparing to move into my new home, I wanted to take an opportunity to recount my experience with you, and express my gratitude.
The early 2013 real-estate market is tough, the competition is fierce, and first-time homebuyers with a loan (such as myself) are treated as second-rate citizens in the face of numerous cash buyers. With your assistance, however, I had a fighting chance, as you went out of your way to establish a strong case for me with each property I decided to make an offer upon. Your responses were prompt, your attitude optimistic, and your knowledge of paperwork and procedure are of the highest caliber. Furthermore, I have relied on you for advice and consultation, and have always received helpful responses in a "tell it like it is", non-embellished vernacular (something I happen to be accustomed to and prefer).
Thank you again, and know that I will not hesitate to recommend you to others looking to get involved in this market.

Paul C

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Being a home owner is a dream that I never imagined would come true so quickly. Working with Galina to purchase my first condo was very exciting and seamless. Before I knew it my husband and I were signing paper work and 
closing Escrow under 2 months!
As a first time home buyer I was very uneasy and full of questions, however Galina was there to ease my mind and carefully explain the process to me step by step. Galina comforted me by providing such support and clarity. Together we discussed each item and reviewed my various options. Galina was most kind very professional. Her attention to detail saved my husband and I time and money. Galina worked with me to find a lender who offered us a deal of a lifetime, as we were able to lock ourselves into an incredibly low interest rate and purchase the condo at an unthinkably low price, well below market value. Galina saved us over $30,000 dollars and she worked tirelessly until my husband and I were satisfied with the official offer.
If you are a serious about purchasing a house I recommend working with Galina. The ability to close Escrow so incredibly quickly was made possible by the impeccable work ethic of her and her colleagues. Galina prides herself on the submission of flawless paperwork insuring there is never a roadblock impeding one from getting one step closer to owning the property. Selecting the right realtor is critical and I hope sharing my experience helps others realize they need not look further. Galina, thank you for all you have done to provide my husband and I with the ability to purchase our own beautiful place. I feel blessed to have you in our lives to have made this all possible.

Liesl F

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Dear Galina,
I can't thank you enough for your help and expertise in getting my house sold. Although several homes had already sold in the area, your simple yet direct approach achieved results beyond what could have been imagined. To this day I believe it is still the highest sales price in the neighborhood. You made everything quick and easy. You have my highest recommendation. We wish you all the best.

Colin

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

We were so fortunate to have Galina Shekhtman as our realtor. She helped us find the right house in the right neighborhood for the right price. The house we love! Moreover, Galina sold our condo for the price we wanted under two weeks. The highest in our condominium complex. She was professional, patient and attentive. Galina was always focused on answering our questions, giving us good advice, and finding homes that met our needs.
In short, she was always on our side working to make our house purchase and selling condo as simple and successful as possible. The best part about working with Galina was that she was realtor and friend, who we can trust with such a big decisions. We would recommend Galina to anyone. We love you!

Scott & Janetta L
Best wishes

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

“I worked with many Real Estate agents, and Galina definitely is one of the best! Her expertise, professionalism, knowledge of the real estate market is really impressive. 

We live in WA, and needed to sell a house in San Diego, CA. She was there for us on every step of the process - preparing the property for sale, cleaning, repair, staging, negotiating, working with escrow, title, inspector and appraiser. We've got 16 offers in less than a week! She helped us to prepare all documents, and close a week earlier than an initial closing day, and even without us flying to San Diego. 

If you are looking for an experienced and resourceful agent, Galina is the best choice for everybody who wants to buy or sell property in San Diego and area.”

 

Zlata Z,