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Joe Mclaughlin

DRE# 01323810
joe.mclaughlin@compass.com
M: 619-980-5101

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ā€œJoe is an excellent realtor and an all-around great guy. We were initially the lowest offer on a very popular home that received several cash offers above the asking price - but thanks to Joe's advice and persistence, we got our dream house! He is incredibly knowledgeable and provided thoughtful guidance throughout the whole process. In fact, he really went above and beyond his role and felt more like a trusted friend than a realtor. He has an extensive network of contacts that he connected us with when we needed subject matter expert advice on a few complicated matters. He also carefully explained the contracts (there were several due to the nature of our situation) and was very transparent about everything. We learned so much from him and are grateful for all that he did for us. We are thrilled with our home and would recommend to Joe to anyone and everyone in a heartbeat!.ā€ - H.K.

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ā€œI want to start by saying that Joe is simply amazing to work with whether you have experience purchasing real estate or are new to buying property like me. If you are looking into buying a home in San Diego, I highly recommend Joe. He is very knowledgeable about the San Diego real estate market, he will communicate with you constantly, will answer all your questions, and will act on your best interest throughout the process. I'm a first time home buyer and the process went excellent from day one! I spotted the property, Joe was quick to get access to the property (within hours), we made an offer (which got accepted thanks to Joe's advice), and closed in 33 days. I don't even know how, but Joe managed to answer my questions even when I emailed/texted him after hours. Joe also helped my boyfriend buy his condo last year so I have experienced Joe's professionalism twice during this past year. In summary, I highly recommend Joe if you need a professional, experienced, and diligent real estate agent!.ā€ - Tina C.

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ā€œMy Wife and I used Joe to help us purchase a condo in San Diego this past summer. Joe was always friendly, very responsive to our needs, he always answered our calls or got back to us immediately - even in the evening. He doesn't make you sign an exclusive contract with him as he wants you to stay with him because you feel satisfied with his service, not because you are locked i. He listened to our needs and helped us find our dream home, even when we needed to back out of an offer to do so. Our escrow process was very quick and relatively painless. I felt like Joe was an experienced negotiator and was knowledgeable about the market. I would absolutely recommend using Joe as your realtor.ā€ - Michael B.

About Joe
Joe Mclaughlin employs a solution-oriented and drama-free approach to real estate, 

a philosophy buoyed by his optimistic outlook and often spot-on intuition. It works: 

During more than two decades as a realtor, heā€™s been ranked in the top 5% of agents by 

volume in San Diego County.                                                                                                

Known equally for his easy-going personality and professionalism, his continued success 

is based in a firm belief that by extending the highest level of care to his clients and 

placing their interests firstā€”by managing expectations honestly, engaging in open 

communication and working to build strong relationships with all parties involved 

in a transactionā€”the entire experience can be truly enjoyable and rewarding for 

everyone. 

Beyond his years of expertise and deep network, the La Jolla native offers a wide 

array of additional insights and perspectives that directly benefit his clients. As a 

San Diego lifer (with an office a block from where he was born!) he knows every 

inch of the city and regionā€”and has lived in various homes from University City and 

El Cerrito to his current residence in Encinitas. Mclaughlin also has a background 

in construction and landscaping, with five years of experience in each field, and 

brings that knowledge to all of his transactions. 

Away from the office, Mclaughlin is an avid surfer of 50 years and an active member 

of the Windandsea Surf Club. Heā€™s a regular volunteer and supporter of annual 

events such as Kidsā€™ Day At The Beach, Special Surfersā€™ Day At The Beach and the 

Menhune Surf Contest; heā€™s also a frequent contributor to Feeding San Diego

and a past member of the University City Community Association 

planning committee. When heā€™s not at the beach or hiking with his wife, Carla, heā€™s 

at home with their two beloved Maine Coon cats, Arlo and Louie.

Joe Mclaughlinā€™s Listings

a view of a house with a patio
a view of a house with a porch and a garage
a view of a dining room with furniture and wooden floor
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a table chairs sink and cabinets
a view of a livingroom with furniture and hardwood floor
a kitchen with lots of counter top space and appliances
a kitchen with kitchen island granite countertop a sink stainless steel appliances cabinets and a counter top space
a living room with furniture and a large window
a living room with furniture a rug and a window
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
a bedroom with furniture and a window
a bedroom with a white bed and wooden floor
a bedroom with a bed and hallway
a bedroom with a bed and window
a bathroom with a sink toilet and shower
a bedroom with a bed and a window
a bedroom with a bed and a window
a building outdoor space with patio furniture and potted plants
a view of backyard with seating space
a front view of a house with outdoor seating
a view of a house with sitting area
a aerial view of a house with outdoor space
unknown
1/25
Listed By CompassPending

$795,000

3
Bedrooms
1,274
Square Feet
0.15
Acres

41 East Palomar Street, Chula Vista, CA 91911

a view of a patio with couches table and chairs with wooden fence and plants
a backyard of a house with lots of green space and fountain
a front view of a house with a garden
a view of entryway with a front door
a view of a kitchen from the hallway
a kitchen with cabinets and white appliances
a kitchen with granite countertop a sink stainless steel appliances and cabinets
a living room with furniture and wooden floor
a view of living room with furniture and wooden floor
a living room with furniture a fireplace and a floor to ceiling window
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a living room with furniture a fireplace and kitchen view
a view of a dining room with furniture and wooden floor
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances a dining table and chairs
a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
a bedroom with a large bed and a window
a bathroom with a granite countertop toilet a sink and a mirror
a bathroom with a toilet and a shower
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and mirror
a bathroom with a bathtub
an empty room with a mirror
an empty room with windows
a bathroom with a shower
a view of kitchen with furniture and refrigerator
a bedroom with furniture and a window
a wooden bench sitting in front of a window
a view of a chair and table in backyard
a picture of a city with tall buildings
a aerial view of a house with a yard
a view of a pathway with a yard
a view of a garden with potted plants
a view of a house with a backyard and a fountain
a view of a house with backyard porch and sitting area
a view of patio with table and chairs under an umbrella
a living room with a couch and a table
a view of gym
a view of parking area
an aerial view of a house with a garden
a city view with tall buildings
a view of a city
a view of a yard with an outdoor space
$544,000 | 2232 River Run Drive, Unit 198, San Diego, CA 92108
$544,000 | 2232 River Run Drive, Unit 198, San Diego, CA 92108
1/43
Listed By Compass

$544,000

2
Bedrooms
942
Square Feet
2.38
Acres

2232 River Run Drive, Unit 198, San Diego, CA 92108

a living room with furniture and a large window
a view of a house with a patio
a view of a house with a patio
a living room with furniture wooden floor and a table
a living room with furniture a fireplace and a floor to ceiling window
a living room with furniture and a table
a view of a dining room with furniture and wooden floor
a view of a dining room with furniture wooden floor and chandelier
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances kitchen island granite countertop a refrigerator a sink a stove and white cabinets with wooden floor
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances a dining table chairs and wooden floor
a living room with furniture and wooden floor
a view of washer and dryer with white cabinets
a bathroom with a sink toilet and shower
a living room with furniture and a large window
a living room with furniture large window and kitchen view
a bedroom with a bed and a couch
a bathroom with a granite countertop tub sink and mirror
a bedroom with a large bed and a window
a view of a patio with table and chairs potted plants and floor to ceiling window
a view of a lake with couches and wooden floor
a view of a patio with table and chairs under an umbrella
a balcony with flower plants and wooden fence
a view of a chairs and table in patio
a view of a chairs and table in the balcony
a view of a white house next to a yard with plants and large trees
a view of a house with a swimming pool and a yard
a view of living room with furniture and rug
a view of swimming pool with seating space and trees in the background
view of an outdoor sitting area
a view of a house with pool and chairs
a view of city and ocean
a sign on the side of a building
a view of lake with yard in back
a view of an ocean with beach
a view of an ocean and city
a view of lake and mountain
a view of an ocean
$249,000 | 350 North El Camino Real, Unit 50, Encinitas, CA 92024
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Listed By CompassPending

$249,000

2
Bedrooms
1,440
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres

350 North El Camino Real, Unit 50, Encinitas, CA 92024

Joe Mclaughlinā€™s Transactions

Past Sales
a front view of a house with a yard

$2,145,000

5
Bedrooms
3,033
Square Feet
0.19
Acres

3680 Tavara Circle, San Diego, CA 92117

a front view of a house with a yard and a garage

$2,030,000

5
Bedrooms
2,940
Square Feet
0.49
Acres

2364 Almeria Court, La Jolla, CA 92037

$1,747,000 | 2712 Mateo Place, Carlsbad, CA 92009

$1,747,000

3
Bedrooms
2,116
Square Feet
0.38
Acres

2712 Mateo Place, Carlsbad, CA 92009

a view of a house with a yard

$1,450,000

3
Bedrooms
2,275
Square Feet
6.84
Acres

2284 Caminito Castillo, La Jolla, CA 92037

a living room with furniture and a fireplace

$1,350,000

3
Bedrooms
1,600
Square Feet
0.52
Acres

5510 Renaissance Avenue, Unit 3, San Diego, CA 92122

$1,315,000 | 606 Peet Place, Escondido, CA 92025

$1,315,000

5
Bedrooms
2,920
Square Feet
0.75
Acres

606 Peet Place, Escondido, CA 92025

a front view of a house with a garden and trees

$1,315,000

5
Bedrooms
2,920
Square Feet
0.75
Acres

606 Peet Place, Escondido, CA 92025

a front view of a house with garden

$1,265,000

3
Bedrooms
2,162
Square Feet

7020 Llama Street, Carlsbad, CA 92009

front view of a house

$1,250,000

6
Bedrooms
2,570
Square Feet
0.16
Acres

6745-6747 Goodwin Street, San Diego, CA 92111

a view of a house with a yard

$1,250,000

4
Bedrooms
1,930
Square Feet
0.51
Acres

1975 Julianna Street, El Cajon, CA 92019

front view of a house with a fence

$1,250,000

6
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
0.16
Acres

6745 Goodwin Street, San Diego, CA 92111

$1,245,000

3
Bedrooms
1,300
Square Feet

3606 Mt Abraham Avenue, San Diego, CA 92111

a front view of a house with a yard and a fountain

$1,215,000

3
Bedrooms
1,850
Square Feet
0.23
Acres

7813 Lake Adlon Drive, San Diego, CA 92119

a front view of a house with a yard and garage

$1,175,000

5
Bedrooms
2,133
Square Feet
0.13
Acres

7318 Turnford Drive, San Diego, CA 92119

a front view of a house with a yard and garage

$1,174,000

3
Bedrooms
1,630
Square Feet

18233 Via Guadalmina, San Diego, CA 92128

a front view of a house with a yard and garage

$1,125,000

4
Bedrooms
1,758
Square Feet
0.14
Acres

3981 Hatton Street, San Diego, CA 92111

a view of a house with a big yard

$1,103,000

3
Bedrooms
1,252
Square Feet
0.16
Acres

4455 Mt Alifan Drive, San Diego, CA 92111