Kimberly Schmidt, Real Estate Agent

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Awards

Top 1.5% of Small Teams in the US. | The Wall Street Journal, RealTrends | 2020-2025

Press

Quotes in Homes.com's Comprehensive Article 'Living In San Diego'

Quoted in House Beautiful on Rooms That Influence Buyers the Most

Quoted in US News & World Report on How To Sell Your Home Faster

Quoted in The Epoch Times On The Impact of Capital Gains Tax For Sellers

Quoted in House Beautiful on 2026 Buying Trends

Featured In Travel + Leisure on Best Places to Live

Quoted in BankRate About HOA Trends in 2026

Quoted in House Digest on What Sellers Needs to Know in 2026

Quoted in CBS News On The Upcoming Homebuyer Season

Quoted in Realtor.com on How to Engineer a Bidding War For Your Home

Quoted in AOL Finance on 5 Upgrades Every First Time Homeowner Should Make Before It Costs You More

Quoted in FinanceBuzz on Which Cities Will Be Unaffordable For Retirees by 2030

Quoted in Realtor.com About Biggest Home Selling Mistakes

Quoted in Realtor.com on The Exit Tax That Can Make Homes Worth Holding

Quoted in The Business Journals on the Use of AI in Real Estate Photos

Specialties

ABR (Accredited Buyer's Representative)

CBR (Certified Buyer's Representative)

SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist)

PSA (Pricing Strategy Advisor)

Certified Trust & Probate Specialist
CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert)
Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation

Education

Arizona State University
B.A. English

Charity

Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County

About Kimberly

Kimberly Schmidt is a San Diego real estate expert and team lead of Kimberly Schmidt & Associates at Compass. Since 2006, and with more than 500 successful transactions, she provides strategic guidance to buyers and sellers navigating San Diego’s dynamic housing market. Known for the Confident Move Method™, which incorporates data-driven strategy, concierge-level preparation, and an education-first approach, Kimberly helps sellers maximize value, and buyers make confident, informed decisions across all market cycles.

Her team is ranked in the top 1.5% of small teams nationwide by The Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends (2020-2025), reflecting a high level of performance and consistency year after year. Kimberly has been quoted in 17 national press features across major media outlets in 2026, including CBS News, Travel + Leisure, House Beautiful, Bankrate, US News and World Report, and The Business Journals, where she shares insights on housing trends, pricing strategy, and buyer and seller behavior. She also serves as a TV host for The American Dream - San Diego, highlighting the lifestyle and communities that define the region.

Kimberly Schmidt & Associates is San Diego's go-to team for life's big moves, putting their Certified Trust & Probate Specialist designations to work for those who inherit properties; their Pricing Strategy Advisor® designations to work for sellers looking to relocate, downsize, or upsize; and their Accredited Buyer's Representative® designations to work for all buyers, both first-time and repeat. The team works in all of San Diego County, with a special focus on the metro and coastal markets, and sells residential properties that are 1-4 units. They have great referral partners who can manage larger, commercial transactions.

Clients value Kimberly for her clear communication, thoughtful guidance, attention to detail, and ability to navigate every type of transaction with confidence. Whether buying, selling, or investing in San Diego real estate, she delivers a highly personalized, results-driven experience.