We had a really wonderful experience with Shirley! She helped us with acquiring our first home as newlyweds at a much quicker rate than we were anticipating. I was not looking forward to the house-searching process and came into it with a very reserved and cautious attitude, but Shirley made me feel comfortable and open about it because she is just such a positive strong force of nature. She never pushed us in a direction we had hesitations about and she was available night and day to answer our several questions and concerns. She was there every step of the way and patiently assisted us with understanding every aspect of the home buying and escrow process. Something really key about her that stands out from other realtors is that she will fight for you. I feel like she worked really hard to get us a good deal and this sets her apart from other realtors we met who either who didn’t seem like they were trying that hard for us or were just trying to get commission asap. I think Shirley genuine loves helping people find a home and that passion speaks volumes in her work ethic and relentless pursuit of finding the perfect house for you. She makes a point to let us give our thoughts first before she gives us her own honest opinions with years of experience. I found her to be really honest and trustworthy, which is something hard to find these days in every field. In addition to that, even though we bought our house months ago, she still regularly checks in to make sure we are ok and there aren’t issues. She treats you like family and we are so lucky to have found her! When our family grows and we need a larger house, we will look to no one other than Shirley to help us. Thank you Shirley for everything!

Shirley and Abby were awesome. They very professional and got the job done. They listed our condo and we got an offer on the first day for above market. Due to Abby and Shirley the process from the offer to close was very efficient so much we were actually traveling the day it closed. Cannot thank Abby and Shirley enough for the job they did. We appreciate everything they did and it was enjoyable working with them.

Shirley helped me purchase my first home as a single woman. This was daunting and she was a great support and advocate during the process. She was very good at explaining my options in the negotiation and walking me through the myriad of requirements, disclosures and forms I had to sign. I highly recommend Shirley for your next real estate transaction.

After showing us multiple properties, Shirley helped us find a beautiful home! We were able to buy it using a 1031 Exchange, thereby avoiding capital gains taxes. She always maintained clear lines of communication with the reciprocating Realtor, which helped finalize complex negotiations. She was always available, and arranged for us to visit the new home several times, to make sure we were making the right decision. She and her staff are still readily available and responsive to issues even after buying the home. She also helped us find a Management company to handle the property rental.Thank you Shirley and staff!

“It’s has been and continues to be a pleasure to work with Shirley Smith on various Real Estate deals. She is enthusiastic, professional and trustworthy. Her attention to detail and careful planning has been instrumental in making hard decisions in a competitive market. She is always on task, on time and really goes the extra mile to ensure that all needs, wants and desires are aligned. Shirley is a hard worker and her commitment to excellence is top notch. Two things that I find unique about Shirley is that she is particularly skilled at listening and has a knack for negotiations. I trust her. She doesn’t make promises she can’t keep and always over delivers. She truly goes above and beyond!"

"Shirley uses extraordinary techniques in marketing and is an expert negotiator. She sold our home in 3 days for over asking price in the middle of the Covid pandemic! Shirley also helped us relocate to another state and find our dream home there. Her service is “above and beyond” and we highly recommend Shirley and are so happy we chose her as our real estate professional!"

"I have been a San Diego real estate and mortgage broker since the mid 1980's and I know what it takes for an individual to achieve the desired result in listing and selling real estate. I have had the pleasure of knowing Shirley Smith as a friend and business associate since 1982. Her friendly optimism, keen intelligence, responsible and honest character can always be depended upon. As a former counselor and coach, Shirley has exceptional communication skills that are a requisite for success in transacting in today's real estate business. Other aspects of Shirley's essence are her endless degree of energy and enthusiastic persistence, which are attributes that will lead to favorable outcomes in dealing real estate."

“I have been a client of Shirley Smith for over 10 years. She is outstanding at connecting with people, understanding their needs and facilitating communication. Shirley is very results focused and action orientated. She has an impeccable sense of design and has always been known for her astute mind for property and real estate, purchasing and renovating many properties over the years that I have known her. Shirley coached me through the buying of three properties and most recently in purchasing a property in 2015 that had potential to add a bathroom, knock down a wall and create a dining area. This has added over $400,000 to the property value. I have no hesitation in recommending Shirley Smith as a person with high levels of integrity, professionalism, communication and authenticity."

"I had an excellent experience working with Shirley Smith of Coldwell Banker West to purchase a residence in Imperial Beach. From the very beginning of the process, her excellent suggestions regarding mortgage financing, home inspection, and repair contractors contributed greatly to a smooth, hassle-free undertaking. Her advice and analysis throughout contract negotiations were outstanding. I was especially impressed with Shirley’s experience and familiarity with the San Diego beach real estate market, where she has lived and invested in Coronado and Imperial Beach. She has terrific insights into all details, large and small, of a major real estate investment in these communities."

"My husband and I worked with Shirley to purchase a home in Imperial Beach and really can't say enough good things about her. She is knowledgeable, approachable, personable, endlessly patient, and incredibly generous with her time (including mornings, evenings, and weekends over the course of several months). She answered every question and explained every form and every part of the process clearly and thoroughly. Buying a home in this market is challenging, but working with Shirley made it as painless and straight forward as possible. We highly recommend her." J.C. & Tong Buyers "Shirley did a fantastic job helping us with our first home purchase! She was very responsive and always available to answer any questions and provide much needed guidance. We bought a new construction home from a big builder and Shirley seemed to know exactly how to deal with the seller, negotiate and get what we wanted. From finding comparables, through negotiations of price and upgrades, scheduling closing, dealing with escrow and up to closing, her responses and initiatives were always prompt, thorough and accurate. Her energetic demeanor really inspired confidence, both in our purchase and that we chose the right agent. I hope we're in our new home for a long time, but if we were to move, I couldn't hesitate to work with Shirley again or give her anything but the highest recommendation." Megan L. Buyer “Shirley is such a fabulous realtor! I am beyond blessed that I had her by my side investing in my first home. I have always wanted to live by the beach and Shirley helped make my dreams come true. She made the home buying process extremely easy by always looking out for my best interests. She always answered my calls and texts when I had questions. Shirley is extremely approachable, intelligent, enthusiastic, and so very kind. I highly recommend giving Shirley a call if you are buying a new home or selling.”

“Shirley is such a fabulous realtor! I am beyond blessed that I had her by my side investing in my first home. I have always wanted to live by the beach and Shirley helped make my dreams come true. She made the home buying process extremely easy by always looking out for my best interests. She always answered my calls and texts when I had questions. Shirley is extremely approachable, intelligent, enthusiastic, and so very kind. I highly recommend giving Shirley a call if you are buying a new home or selling.” Richard & Mary M. Buyers “Shirley is simply amazing! We were first time home buyers and had little information about the whole buying process. She helped us in every way possible and everything went smoothly! Thank you again, Shirley, for the time and effort you spent with us. Most of all, for making our first experience as easy as it was! Meeting you was a blessing indeed!“ Lou & Elinor M. Sellers & Buyers "If you want to sell your property and get a good price, call Shirley Smith. She is generous, determined and a good communicator, giving us frequent briefings about developments. You can count on Shirley to deliver!" Catherine R. Buyer "My husband and I worked with Shirley to purchase a home in Imperial Beach and really can't say enough good things about her. She is knowledgeable, approachable, personable, endlessly patient, and incredibly generous with her time (including mornings, evenings, and weekends over the course of several months). She answered every question and explained every form and every part of the process clearly and thoroughly. Buying a home in this market is challenging, but working with Shirley made it as painless and straight forward as possible. We highly recommend her." J.C. & Tong Buyers "Shirley did a fantastic job helping us with our first home purchase! She was very responsive and always available to answer any questions and provide much needed guidance. We bought a new construction home from a big builder and Shirley seemed to know exactly how to deal with the seller, negotiate and get what we wanted. From finding comparables, through negotiations of price and upgrades, scheduling closing, dealing with escrow and up to closing, her responses and initiatives were always prompt, thorough and accurate. Her energetic demeanor really inspired confidence, both in our purchase and that we chose the right agent. I hope we're in our new home for a long time, but if we were to move, I couldn't hesitate to work with Shirley again or give her anything but the highest recommendation." Megan L. Buyer “Shirley is such a fabulous realtor! I am beyond blessed that I had her by my side investing in my first home. I have always wanted to live by the beach and Shirley helped make my dreams come true. She made the home buying process extremely easy by always looking out for my best interests. She always answered my calls and texts when I had questions. Shirley is extremely approachable, intelligent, enthusiastic, and so very kind. I highly recommend giving Shirley a call if you are buying a new home or selling."

“Shirley is a true professional. My girlfriend and I had been looking for a condo that we could afford. After months of looking, Shirley helped us find exactly what we were looking for. Will be working with her for all real estate endeavors moving forward. She is on top of her game and would highly recommend”