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501 N Pacific St, Unit 4, Oceanside

Our Viral Sales Method Results

With smart improvements and elevated marketing, this property SOLD for $100,000 over our original market valuation.

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We take pride in delivering exceptional results through thoughtful strategy, clear communication, and strong execution. The successful sale of 501 N Pacific St, Unit 4 is a perfect example of how the right plan can significantly impact a seller’s outcome.

When the owner first came to us, the property was tenant-occupied and showed poorly. His initial plan was to sell the home as-is, a strategy he had used in prior transactions. While that approach can work in certain situations, we saw a clear opportunity to unlock more value for the owner.

We recommended a targeted plan to clean up, refresh, and properly present the property to the market—focusing on first impressions and buyer perception. By taking the time to prepare the home strategically, we were confident it would attract stronger interest and deliver a better result.

The seller trusted our guidance, implemented the plan, and the outcome spoke for itself.

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Initial Consultation

From our very first walkthrough, we recognized that with a strategic approach and the right finishing touches, this property had the potential to deliver a significantly stronger result for the seller.

The owner was out of state, and the property was initially tenant-occupied. Our team coordinated the entire process—assisting with vacating the unit, managing targeted improvements, and overseeing professional staging to position the home competitively in the market.

The result was a dramatically elevated presentation and a six-figure increase in the seller’s net proceeds, proving the power of preparation, strategy, and execution.

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Listing Process

Once the property was fully prepared, we activated our VIRAL Sales Method.

This included a strategic pre-marketing campaign, a lifestyle video (viewable below), elevated photography and videography, a fully funded digital marketing campaign that generated almost 20,000 property views, and a precisely timed market launch designed to maximize exposure and buyer demand.

The result: multiple offers within just 9 days on the market and a full-price sale—a clear example of how intentional preparation and strategic marketing drive exceptional outcomes.

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Successful close

Thanks to our strategic approach and meticulous attention to detail, the property generated multiple competitive offers.  Additionally, we represented both the buyer and the seller, allowing for a smooth, well-coordinated transaction from start to finish.

100% of Asking Price

This successful sale is a testament to the dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment of our team.

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Professional photos

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Property videos

3

Offers

9

Days on market

18,673

Views on social media

$1,325,000

Sold price

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"We are proud to have played a role in helping our clients achieve their real estate goals and look forward to continuing to deliver outstanding results for all our clients in the future."

Testimonials


Highly likely to recommend

“Finding a good realtor can be tough, especially when you are new to an area. Anyone can run a search in the MLS, I wanted someone with detailed local knowledge, who actually lived in the area, and who knew which neighborhoods are up and coming, and which are in decline. I wanted someone with a historical perspective on the market that could help me assess prices in a correcting market. Lastly, I wanted someone who was successful at buying and selling houses…success breeds success and I wanted my house hunting to be successful. Almost everyone you know has a friend of a friend who is in real estate, but in my experience many of these folks are new to the industry and are frequently inexperienced. Instead, I asked ChatGPT who listed the most houses in my price range in the north county beach corridor. Katie and Sparky were #1 on the list. I say Katie and Sparky, because you really are getting two for the price of one. Since there are two of them, they could always accommodate my schedule to look at places and I think I ended up with a fairly even split between the two of them on showings. They were very patient and learned what I was looking for. They gave me wise council when I briefly fell in love with a place that was tremendously overpriced. When a place that was exactly what I was looking for finally popped open, Katie had me touring it even before it was officially on the market. This was all as I expected from my initial ChatGPT search, but it was after finding the house that I was really pleasantly surprised--namely by Katie’s expertise and experience in negotiating and closing the deal. She really had a massive knowledge superiority over the other agent and really turned that to my advantage in the negotiations. She was creative in her offer strategy and incorporated several clever techniques to ensure we had the winning bid, without over bidding. She even wrote the seller a letter about me and my search and why he should sell the house to me, vice someone else. I was a little skeptical, to be honest, until I spoke with the seller after closing and he said, unprompted, that her letter was what swung his decision over to me instead of another bidder. She didn’t stop at the successful bid either. She read through every document and ensured all the escrow documents proceeded apace. She even caught billing errors in the escrow agents accounting. She even got the VA to expedite their process for my VA loan—talk about a super power! I had 13 cross country moves in 30 years with the military. Katie is unequivocally the best realtor I’ve had the pleasure of working with. If you’ve made it this far into this review, do yourself a favor and just hire her.”

Highly likely to recommend

“Lexie helped us secure our forever home from start to finish. She was attentive, responsive, and worked hard to come up with solutions that benefited us as the buyers. If you are a military family and need help buying during PCS season, Lexie understands our lifestyle and works aggressively to help your family get settled into a home right away.”

Highly likely to recommend

“Lexie was an amazing agent to work with! This was my first assumption and after hearing some stories, it seemed almost impossible. Lexie worked with the seller's agent to beat all other offers and even close weeks sooner than expected. She was always available, thoughtful, and reliable. I highly recommend her and the whole team!”

Highly likely to recommend

“Katie stuck with us for years while we searched for a very niche style of home, and never once made the process feel rushed or transactional. When we finally found the right place in the she helped us secure it for under the appraised value in a tricky climate. Beyond the purchase, she was incredibly helpful with renovation recommendations and next steps. Throughout the entire process, she was professional, thoughtful, and genuinely easy to work with. Highly recommend”

Highly likely to recommend

“I can't recommend Lex Dindal enough! Selling a home while living overseas seemed like a huge challenge, but Lex made the entire process incredibly smooth and stress-free. She was with us every step of the way — always available, proactive, and extremely organized. What truly set Lex apart was how accurate and thoughtful all of her recommendations were. From pricing to timing to preparing the condo for listing, every suggestion she made was spot-on. We followed her advice, and as a result, our condo sold in just 3 days — and we got our full asking price! Her professionalism, clear communication, and knowledge of the market made all the difference. If you're looking for someone you can completely trust to guide you through the selling process with confidence and care, Lex is the one. Thank you so much, Lex!”

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