Kevin & Diane Cummins

We recently purchased a house in San Diego. Being new to California having moved recently from East Coast purchasing a house in the expensive Southern California market was not something we were looking forward to. But we are very glad to have run into Kevin and Diane through my companies relocation program.
Kevin and Diane are experts in the San Diego and Orange County real estate market. Aside from their expertise as realtors we also found them to be extremely responsive with timely scheduling of showings that always fit our busy schedules but also always ready with helpful suggestions via phone and email (even at odd hours and weekends). A very dependable team.
I strongly recommend them as realtors if you are interested buying selling or renting in the extremely competitive So Cal realestate market. We are glad to have used their services

Kevin and Diane are the BEST realtors we could have hoped for. We had heard friends who told us to not use a traditional agent or use the seller’s agent, but we can positively say my friends have missed out. The realtors’ job is not only to find you a house, the bulk of their work lies in the escrow process.
After going through the process we now know why it is so important to find a realtor who has your best interest in mind especially in escrow. We can’t thank Kevin and Diane enough for the work they have done us.
My initial goal was to find an agent who is aggressive so we can get a good deal. Being a New Yorker, Kevin definitely know what it means to be aggressive. Not only did he get us a GREAT deal, he constantly communicated with our loan officer, home inspector, and even their connections to make sure everything is done on a timely manner and in a way that’s best for us.
Diane has great instincts and can read between the lines in knowing what people want. She knew right away what we were looking for in a house and her intuitiveness certainly played a big part when you try to guess what the sellers think and want.
The two of them combined truly made a great team. Buying house is an emotional adventure. Kevin and Diane always tried make sure that EACH of us is completely comfortable with every decision. They never rushed us in buying a house or after the purchase unless it was to make sure things get done before deadlines to ensure timely closing. They both always did more than we we could ever think of and asked for.
If a problem ever arises, they will make many calls and come up with multiple solutions before they present them to us. Some realtors push buyers to agree with conditions seller set forth to ensure a hassle-​less closing. They are not ones to shy away from problems and that confirmed to us that they were truly acting on our interests. When there was repairs needed with the home they were the ones that asked the professionals tough questions so that we feel 100% comfortable with the way things are done.
The two of them are impeccably organized and responsive. Even if I emailed late a night, I know I will count on hearing from them the same night or first thing early morning. They can do twice as many things as one and they will do them twice as fast!
If you are still looking for realtors. Stop searching and give them a call. You will not be disappointed.
买房后才知道找到自己喜欢的房子才是最简单的一步。 可能任何一个人都可以做到这一点。 因为你可能比他们还更快的看到你喜欢你的房子， 让他们带你去就可以。
其实最考验他们的从开价开始。 Kevin and Diane 帮我们争取到了一个很好的价钱。他们不会因想把deal 做成敷衍你， 催你， 去让你们轻易答应卖主的反馈。 他们不怕问题， 有了问题不会遮掩， 会诚实的告知并且以提供好几个方案去解决问题。 他替我们“质问“了seller, home inspector 很多连我们想不到的问题。 他们对顾客有百分百的尊重， 他们希望你对每一个做的选择都没有疑虑。
如果你买房不想要压力 请找Kevin and Diane! 如果你想要找随叫随到的经济， 请找Kevin and Diane！! 如果你需要一对可以帮住你争取权益的经济，请找Kevin and Diane！！！

5 stars cannot begin to describe Kevin and Diane’s service. Their astute professionalism and dedication is deserving of so much more than a single Zillow review can provide.
Kevin and Diane’s commitment to my wife and I, as we went through the process of purchasing our first home, remained tangible as we navigated the wilds of the San Diego County real estate market over the course of more than a year.
My reticence to immediately entering the market after six year overseas eventually gave way after Kevin and Diane led us through multiple showings, shared detailed insight on location, property history, and home inspections. Their attentiveness and patience was never once underscored by even a hint of frustration as we moved forward through the process of creating an offer, and in some cases counter offers, on various properties throughout the San Diego metro area over the course of that year.
Nothing short of perfect, Kevin and Diane provide a service beyond compare. Their expertise, thought, dedication, and results oriented focus are the gold standard which so many strive to achieve, but so few actually do. Kevin and Diane meet this standard and set the bar even higher.

BEWARE OF THIS REALTOR: HE DOESN’KEEP HIS WORD. Kevin Cummins negotiated rebuilding a new patio cover with a local contractor on a home we purchased. It was to replace one the home inspector deemed unsafe. He negotiated a credit during escrow from the seller that we later learned covered only two-​thirds the cost for replacing the same size patio cover. We have documents proving that he obtained the bid directly from the contractor himself. We were living out of state during the escrow and had no access to the property. We originally thought that Kevin Cummins had done a good job in this transaction so when he asked us to post a review we posted a positive review. But now we know better. Now that the escrow is closed and the patio cover rebuilt much smaller, he says it is our problem — not his. In addition to recommending, negotiating and arranging the rebuild with the contractor, Kevin Cummins arranged removal of the old patio cover. Kevin Cummins told us that he does a lot of business with this particular contractor and assured us that the replacement would be the same size and configuration as the old one. We just received pictures of the old patio cover week and we found out that the contractor never received pictures until last week either. We can’t figure out how Kevin Cummins thought that the contractor would be able to rebuild the new patio cover without pictures or dimensions of the old one. We don’t believe that Kevin Cummins had our best interests in mind. We trusted Kevin Cummin and he let us down in a big way.

Kevin and Diane were fantastic throughout the entire process. Both were extraordinarily responsive, and their knowledge of the area and thoughtful guidance from start to finish allowed us to achieve a top-​dollar sale of our home – even while other similar homes in the immediate neighborhood continue to struggle to find a buyer. Additionally, their willingness to shepherd along maintenance and repair projects was invaluable to us, especially given our busy schedules. Overall, it would have been absolutely impossible for us to get the results we did without their help. I recommend them without qualification.

Purchasing a second home from 3,000 miles away seemed an insurmountable task… Kevin and Diane to the rescue! We have purchased many homes and have never had the responsiveness, immediate availability, and attention to detail and support system with which Kevin and Diane treat their clients. EVERY text or phone call answered timely, every step in our journey outlined so as to never miss a beat… always professional and able to address problems head-​on with ease. They are extremely knowledgeable in this area as well as knowing most everything one would need i.e., mortgage info, contractors, how to fulfill all requirements, and knowing how to close the deal! Although we are certain we were not their only clients at the time, we always felt like we were!

My wife and I just closed escrow on our first home and could not have been more happy with our choice of Kevin and Diane as our agents! Both Kevin and Diane spent a lot of time with us educating us throughout the entire process and really made sure we understood and were comfortable with every small detail along the way. Through the process, they were able to quickly gain our trust and really made the process smooth and painless.
We were in a tough spot being a first time/​financed home buyer, looking for a single family home in Encinitas, in one of the most competitive real estate markets in the country. We came in with the expectations that we had a difficult (some told us impossible) task at hand, given our price range, but Kevin and Diane really stepped up for us, as we competed in multiple offer situations, and ultimately helped us reach our goal and find a home that we could not be happier with.
Additionally, with Kevin and Diane working together as a team, this really gave us a big advantage over other buyers in this market. We had situations where we had a matter of hours to get offers in on desirable properties that would sell in a matter of days on the market. They managed to work with us on a buzzer beater offer on short notice where Kevin was with us at the property showing it to us for the first time while Diane was back at the office drafting up an offer. We were able to see the home and get an offer in, in the period of about an hour, and managed to get our offer in just as the deadline for offers closed… this is something we would never have been able to do without a team effort from Kevin and Diane. Moreover, their availability and response time exceeded our expectations; if one of them was tied up with another appointment, the other would jump right in and ensure we were receiving quick responses and updates.
We wouldn’t think twice about using Kevin and Diane again for any future real estate transactions and will certainly be sure to recommend them to our family and friends.
Thank you again for all your help Kevin and Diane!
— Ryan & Chelsea (Encinitas)

Kevin and Diane are in an elite class of real estate professionals. They recently helped us find a single-​family home in Rancho San Diego after helping us sell our Condo. Let me state this as clearly as possible: Kevin and Diane are amazing at what they do. They are available, kind, patient, knowledgeable, and tenacious with the details. If you work with them, they won’t stop until they do their absolute best to walk you through every phase of the process. We knew what we wanted (big house, good size yard, great schools etc.) and after several trips out looking at homes all over San Diego County (Seriously we were in Poway, Rancho Penasquitos, Bonita, Chula Vista, and a couple a places between) I mentioned that I was sorry we were making them travel everywhere because we weren’t sure what location would work for us. Kevin calmly replied that they were in this with us for the «long haul» and they would help us find the right home for US even if it took a year and we had to look at 100 homes. No pressure from their end what so ever. When it came to negotiating for the home we absolutely fell in love with, Kevin’s strategy held us back from possibly blowing up the deal and in the end got OUR Rancho San Diego home and it appraised for more than what we offered. Thanks Kevin and Diane! OK, STOP reading this review and call them right now… leave a message if it’s after hours. You will be so glad you did! I know WE are!

I was fortunate enough to be referred to Kevin through a family friend who is also my CPA. As a first time homebuyer I was concerned over finding the right Realtor who was honest, had integrity, and put my needs first over just making a «sale.» My budget placed me in a very competitive bracket of condos and townhomes that were about 80% short sales or bank-​owned properties. Needless to say, I was probably the «less than ideal» client for Kevin. Even so, I was treated with the same amount of respect and significance as someone purchasing a million dollar home…
I had hundreds of questions and Kevin very patiently took the time to answer them all. He made sure I knew exactly what was going on throughout every step of the transaction. Kevin’s level of professionalism is very inspiring and a rare find in this volatile market…
I love my new condo and without Kevin’s knowledge and tenacity I would have given up the search long ago! In short, Kevin Cummins is the BEST and has the connections to get the job done. I have already begun recommending him to my family and friends. THANK YOU so much Kevin, my new friend and Realtor for life!

Kevin was our Real Estate agent, on the recommendation of our son who knew him through a business group, when we came back to California in 2009. He was friendly, professional and got right to work finding properties for us to view. We narrowed down our criteria over the weeks he worked with us and the moment we saw the property we eventually purchased, we had fallen in love with it. We are still in love with it 5 years later. I have Kevin’s Calendar hanging on my office wall, and just this August 22^nd, saw where he had hand-​written on the calendar — «5 Year Anniversary of Your Home Purchase.» That’s just the kind of realtor Kevin is, personable and professional. He worked with a local realtor on the property we bought and continued to treat us with the attention to detail we needed to get the job done. The owner lived across the country and there were details that needed working out, removal of debris, settling of permit violations, and negotiation of price, which were complicated by the distance. Kevin didn’t miss a step. If we ever sell — he will be the first one we’ll call for an agent.

I recently worked with Kevin and Diane Cummins to sell my condo in San Diego and couldn’t be happier with the way they do business. This is the second time I’ve worked with Kevin and Diane (the first time was in 2011 when I bought the condo) and both experiences were very positive. They treat you more like a friend than a client and do an excellent job of keeping you up-​to-​date on what’s happening with your home. Throughout the process they were HONEST, CONCERNED, and INVOLVED. As a first-​time home buyer in 2011, they were very helpful in providing guidance and answering any questions that I had. I ended up buying my condo for what I thought was a great price, and I really loved the condo while I owned it. Earlier this year (2014) I was re-​assigned to Pearl Habor so I contacted Kevin about putting the condo up for sale. This time it was a bit more challenging because I was already in Pearl Harbor when the selling process began, but Kevin and Diane really did take care of everything. I was able to get a great price for my condo without ever being in San Diego thanks to Kevin and Diane. My advice to anyone looking to buy or sell a home: hire Kevin and Diane Cummins. Moreover, listen to what they have to say, because they know the real estate industry and will not let you down.
Bottome Line: I’ve worked with Kevin and Diane twice now as both a buyer and a seller and would work with them again in a second.
Joe Mabis

Kevin and Diane are great real estate professionals. They have great customer service skills and communicate with their clients very well. They are very responsive, they know their markets, they know the economic trends. With Kevin’s background in law, they also know and understand the legal aspect of real estate. They know how to negotiate and always have their client’s best interest.
They helped me buy a condo back in 2012, when there was dwindling inventory and rising prices for properties in San Diego. They gave me great advice, helped me navigate through all the nuances of buying and selling real estate. They provided and guided me with the strategies to purchase the condo that my wife and I have been looking for. We are very happy with our investment.
My wife and I are glad to have Kevin and Diane be on our team. I would not think twice to acquire their service in any future. I highly recommend Kevin and Diane to anyone with real estate needs.