
The Apodaca Group - CA
Revenue
RealTrends Verified — 3 consecutive years
2026 Sales Volume — Nearly $40M in closed sales
Proven Performance — Consistent, award-recognized results
Specialties
Buyer Representation
Seller Representation
Luxury Residential Sales
VA Transactions & Military Relocation
1031 Exchange Specialist
Education
Master’s Degree in Leadership — University of Oklahoma
Strategic Marketing — University of Southern California (USC)
U.S. Air Force — Flight Engineer, 28 years
California Highway Patrol (CHP) — Retired Lieutenant
The Apodaca Group
Reputation. Integrity. Trust. Excellence.
The Apodaca Group is a husband-and-wife real estate team with Compass specializing in Coronado and the greater San Diego residential real estate market. As full-time Coronado residents, Phil and Leigh Apodaca bring a strong local presence, firsthand market knowledge, and a deep understanding of the communities they serve.
Their business is built on four principles: Reputation, Integrity, Trust, and Excellence. These values guide every client relationship and every transaction. Phil and Leigh believe exceptional real estate service is built on honest advice, clear communication, strategic thinking, and doing what is best for the client.
The team specializes in residential home sales, luxury properties, investment properties, and 1031 Exchanges throughout Coronado and the San Diego market. Whether helping a longtime homeowner sell, assisting a buyer in finding the right Coronado property, or helping an investor transition from one qualifying property to another, The Apodaca Group provides thoughtful, strategic representation from beginning to end.
For sellers, the team combines local market expertise with the resources of Compass to strategically prepare, position, and market each property. Through Compass Concierge, eligible homeowners may access services designed to prepare a property for market—including improvements, repairs, staging, and other enhancements—with the goal of maximizing presentation and marketability.
The Apodaca Group also provides specialized guidance for homeowners and investors navigating 1031 Exchanges, helping clients understand the real estate side of the process while coordinating with qualified tax, legal, and financial professionals. Their experience with investment properties allows them to help clients evaluate timing, replacement-property strategies, and the broader implications of a real estate transition.
Understanding that selling or purchasing a home involves more than the transaction itself, Phil and Leigh help clients identify important considerations surrounding California property-tax rules, Proposition 13, potential property-tax transfers, and other financial considerations. They work alongside each client's trusted advisors to help ensure important questions are addressed before decisions are made.
Phil brings 28 years of U.S. Air Force military service to his real estate career, along with the discipline, leadership, accountability, and attention to detail developed throughout his service. Leigh leads the team's marketing and operations, bringing a sophisticated approach to property positioning, communication, and the overall client experience.
Recognized by RealTrends Verified among the Top 1.5% of Small Real Estate Teams Nationwide, The Apodaca Group combines the reach, technology, and resources of Compass with the personalized service of a boutique residential team.
Today, their focus is clear: serving Coronado and the greater San Diego residential real estate market with a commitment to Reputation, Integrity, Trust, and Excellence.
The Apodaca Group
Reputation. Integrity. Trust. Excellence.






























