“Brad Brinkman and Dave Criddle at the Beach Seller were spectacular. They were easily the best real estate agents we’ve ever had, and we’ve had many. We will definitely use them for any future purchases or sales, and we highly recommend them without hesitation.
Despite the sales challenges we faced, Brad and Dave persisted in their efforts with gusto — they NEVER THROTTLED BACK at any point during the entire process. Ultimately, we received multiple offers and sold the property to the perfect buyer for above our asking price. The transaction itself went through without a hitch, it was fast and painless.”
You simply cannot go wrong with Brad and Dave, The Beach Seller. Five out of five stars.
-Rick B. and Joan W. Pacific Beach Bayfront Property Seller
“Brad Brinkman handled the sale of an estate property for our family. The transaction was smooth and efficient. Brad went over and above to insure both sides of the transaction where satisfied.
Thirty plus years in real estate lending doesn’t prepare a person for their own emotional transaction. Brad was available at all times to answer questions. We truly appreciate the work he’s done for us, and are very grateful for his time and help. It’s our privilege to give Brad Brinkman our highest recommendation, he worked hard for it.”
-Mary and Doug H. Bay Park Sellers
“Brad & his business partner Dave worked diligently on our behalf to help us find and get the house we wanted. They made sure our interests were protected before and after close of escrow. They are conscientious, hard working, detail oriented and honest. We recommend them without hesitation.”
-Dr. K, Ocean Front Property in Mission Beach Buyer
“I’ve used the services of Brad Brinkman to both buy and sell a home. His knowledge, professionalism and resources have made the process of what can be both an exciting and stressful time, seamless.
Brad walks you through step-by-step until the transaction is done. He’s your coach, your negotiator, and your ally. Without a doubt, when making a choice on a real estate agent, choose Brad.”
-Rhonda B. Seller and Buyer in San Diego
“It felt as if I had a CEO at work for me. Now that its all done, Brad still checks to make sure everything is all right”
“As everyone knows, buying property is stressful. Picking the right place, getting a good deal and then all the paperwork. I am so thankful that I had Brad Brinkman to help me through it all. I was very interested in a property in Coronado. I called 2 real estate agents who were not very helpful. Luckily I was referred to Brad. I would have given up if it wasn’t for Brad. He put it all together for me. I feel lucky having Brad as my real estate agent but I also feel that I have made a dear friend”
-David M. M.D., Buyer in Coronado
“Brad’s knowledge of the market helped get us top dollar on our existing home and his strong negotiation skills helped us to get our new home way under market. We value our relationship with him both professionally and personally.”
-Donna & Mike B., Sellers and Buyers of Multiple Properties in Pacific Beach & San Diego
“Brad is the best real estate agent that we have ever met. He has guided us through the buying and selling of 5 homes as well as many investment properties.”
“His professionalism as well as his sincerity makes him our #1 choice.”
-George & Vivian M., Sellers and Buyers of Multiple Properties in Pacific Beach & San Diego
“Brad Brinkman as our agent went beyond his duties both before and after selling us a condo on Coronado shores”
“I will have no hesitation in recommending him to any of my friends or family interested in purchasing real estate in San Diego.”
-Lyndon X. M.D. Buyer in Coronado
“Brad stayed on top of our home sale process in an excellent manor. He always helped us to make the best decisions to get our rental property sold.”
“Everything went successfully smooth!”
-Dora and Dave S., Sellers in Serra Mesa/San Diego
“There is no doubt that we would call on him again. What a great experience it was to work with Brad in selling our home, he was very helpful in explaining the information we needed.”
“He answered all of our questions in a professional manner. We highly recommend Brad.”
-Mr. & Mrs. George R. Sellers & Buyers of Multiple Properties in Pacific Beach & San Diego
“We live in Maryland and recently sold our Condo in San Diego. A formidable undertaking at long distance required additional effort.”
“Brad Brinkman and his staff kept us informed, and insured that we received all necessary documents to effectively complete the transaction. We were extremely pleased.”
-Vern and Fay P. Sellers in Pacific Beach
“When the time came to upgrade, Brad and his team helped us find a great house and sell our condo while making the whole process as painless as possible.”
“We bought our first condo with Brad. We are happy to recommend Brad at Century21 to anyone!”
-Kat and Larry, Sellers & Buyers in San Diego and La Mesa
“Deciding to work with Brad Brinkman and his team of real estate sales professionals on the sale of our rental condo was an excellent decision.”
“We had been underwater for 7 years, in a tough market and facing the possibility of a short sale or (worse yet) foreclosure when Brad came to our rescue. From dealing with tenants to keeping us informed during escrow Brad was there every step of the way to ensure that the process went smoothly. In the end Brad managed a deal that closed in a profitable sale and for that we are very grateful. Brad can add us to his list of satisfied customers. Thank you Brad.”
-Howard and Kim O, Sellers in Linda Vista/San Diego
“Thanks to Brad Brinkman and the Century 21 team we now have a beautiful new home and a great investment into our future.”
“Brad Brinkman has an amazing team. Being a first time homebuyer is difficult and scary. Brad Brinkman and his team made me and my wife very comfortable through the whole process. They followed up on every question and phone call. They were easily accessible and made buying a home seem simple.”
-Ryan & Amanda F. Buyers in Granite Hills/El Cajon/San Diego
“He found my house for me when others could not, in a location that I thought would be impossible. His aggressiveness has given me the opportunity to live in a fantastic place.”
“Brad Brinkman is a hard charging, proactive Realtor.”
-Trace H., Pilot Hawaiian Airlines., U.S. Navy Pilot, Buyer in Pacific Beach
“You made it easy for us to make this move into our new home because you took on all the worries, handling our transaction with skill and expertise. Specifically we were impressed with your approach to business, treating each and every customer as you treated us; as though we were your most important clients.”
“Brad has two qualities most needed to produce an excellent real estate outcome: he listened carefully to our needs and he diligently searched to find properties that matched them with our financial capabilities. From the moment we met you, we knew that we were in capable hands. You were continuously available to us, answering questions and managing the overwhelming mass of paperwork. We highly recommend your services to anyone who is in need of a real estate expert.”
-Marcie V. Buyer in North Park/San Diego
“He made each transaction very smooth and it was great peace of mind knowing I could count on him.”
“Brad Brinkman and his staff are wonderful! I would highly recommend them. Brad helped me find my first place and later he got me into my second. Thanks Brad!”
-Rebecca W. Seller and Buyer in Mission Valley/San Diego
“Brad, You are one of the hardest working agents I have ever had the pleasure of working with.”
“Thank you for all the service you have provided over the years we have worked together!”
-Larry & Cass M. Sellers & Buyers of Multiple Properties in Pacific Beach & San Diego
“When we first met Brad at an open house, his professionalism and honesty stood out compared to all the other agents we have met or considered working with.”
“Both my wife and I, being first time home buyers, had what probably were 1000+ questions to ask about the home buying process. Brad was patient and not only addressed each and every question, but also provided insight as to what the implications would be based on our decisions. We also gave Brad very strict parameters as to the neighborhoods we were interested in, price range and features of our new home, and Brad was able to meet all of them and not compromise on anyone of them, something that was not easy by any means.”
“At the end of the transaction, my wife and discussed when we buy our next property, would we consider using another agent, and both our answers were absolutely not.”
-Javier C. Buyers in University Heights
“During my relatively lengthy search, Brad was very patient and focused on achieving my goals and finding the right home to fit me and my criteria. He was proactive with presenting opportunities and has a great knowledge of the San Diego market.”
“I recently purchased a condominium in Pacific Beach with the assistance of Brad Brinkman who acted as my realtor. Brad is a highly dedicated, detail-oriented professional who helped me through every step of the home buying process from the initial home search through the close of escrow. Brad was extremely informative and insightful in regards to all of my many real estate related questions and always took the time to understand and answer my questions. When necessary, he connected me with qualified experts so that I could obtain additional information. He has excellent communication skills and is always responsive to phone calls and emails. Even today, several months after my successful home purchase, Brad is an invaluable resource. Brad is truly a pleasure to work with and always has a positive attitude.”
-Brad H. Buyer in Pacific Beach
“Brad supported us from the very beginning of the process, and his savvy negotiating skills helped us close on our dream house.”
“Our family worked with Brad on the purchase of our first home and he helped guide us to exactly what we were looking for, making the enormous transaction feel as easy as possible. With our recent purchase, we decided to use Brad again as we knew what we wanted but needed the help of an expert. Brad’s confidence and knowledge helped us get through all of the complications associated with buying an older house and we are very grateful for all his patience and hard work. Thank you Brad!”
-Larry & Vika B., Buyers in Pacific Beach and Encinitas
“Brad was very helpful, informative, and accessible”
-Scott H., Buyer in Encinitas
“As a foreigner being new to the region I had a lot of questions that you answered in a very trustful manner. This was much more than just a realtor’s job. Whenever I look for a new place I definitely will come back to you.”
“Dear Brad, I want to thank you for help me with the purchase of my condo in San Diego. From our initial meeting, the tough selection of the right place through to the closing and even after closing you worked hard and very professional.”
–Hubert K. Buyer in Pacific Beach
“Brad did everything helpful that was possible, he even helped out in the loan department.”
“Even after the sale, he continued to help. Brad is the BEST sales agent!”
-Julie C. Buyer and Seller in Ocean Beach and San Diego
“Nominate Brad for an award!”
-Calvin S. Seller in Encanto/San Diego
“He explained everything very carefully and clearly, it was a great sales experience.”
“Brad was very professional and always kept me informed.”
-Annette R. Buyer and Seller in Scripps Ranch/San Diego
“I used my own loan officer at first, he started to jerk us around. Brad said that he knew of a few to contact. We used one that he recommended and in ten days, we closed on the purchase of our home!”
-Dan and Sandi H., Buyers in Mira Mesa/San Diego
“I was very satisfied with Brad’s service!”
-Charlie P., Buyer in Pacific Beach
“Brad kept his promises, understood my needs, and was knowledgeable and easy to reach. He went out of his way to help me.”
-Tom G., Buyer of Multiple Properties in Ocean Beach
“Brad worked very hard to get the sale of my home finalized.”
“Brad handled the recent short sale of my home. I was so happy to have someone that I could call when I had concerns or questions. I appreciated everything that he did for us. Thanks Brad!!”
-Pat & Jon D. Sellers of Properties in La Mesa
“I would highly recommend Brad Brinkman to anyone in need of a realtor. I had such a great experience with him as my agent.”
“Brad is very diligent and he worked very hard on my short sale. I was always kept informed and I felt comfortable with the extent of work and knowledge that Brad brought to the handling of my sale.”
-Esther S. Seller of Property in La Mesa
“I wanted to take the time to say thank you for your help in short selling my home and all the infomation you have provided me in this process.”
“I appreciated your efforts in expediting this otherwise unpleasant process for me as I was under the assumption that it would take longer to complete. I will not hesitate to recommend and/or enlist your services in the future.”
-Dan H., Seller of Property in Wildomar
“I would not hesitate to recommend Brad to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, ethical and kind-hearted real estate agent. In fact, I plan to employ his services on my next move.”
“Thank you for the opportunity to express my thoughts with regard to the sale of my husband’s house.”
“First, let me say that I was introduced to Brad Brinkman during the most devastating period of my life. My husband had recently suffered a severe debilitating stroke, which resulted in the loss of our business and home to foreclosure. I was ill equipped to deal with the real estate entanglements on top of my other worries and obligations.”
“Brad assured me that he and his associates do everything necessary to short sale the house. He did not disappoint. Actually, he went far beyond what I had expected. When an initial sale did not materialize, he endeavored to find another buyer. He kept me appraised of the progress and assisted me throughout the process. In my time of great difficulty, Brad was an angel. I am ever so grateful for his help.”
-Lynda T., Seller of Properties in Oceanside and Vista
“He is a strong negotiator with significant experience in the San Diego area. Having worked with many Realtors, Brad is the best I have seen.”
“Brad is the ultimate professional. He is a strong negotiator with significant experience in the San Diego area. Brad was extremely responsive and took the initiative to manage every single detail of my complicated home purchase.”
-Dan B. Seller and Buyer of Multiple Properties in San Diego and Rancho Bernardo
“Brad is a consummate professional and we will definitely work with him again in the future.”
“Brad was extremely helpful through the entire process, which was great for first-time home buyers like ourselves. He was always available to answer our questions and if he couldn’t answer them on the spot, he would have a well-researched answer as soon as possible.”
-Greg and Marisa F., Buyers in Point Loma
“Brad went above and beyond to make my home purchase as easy and seamless as possible.”
“Brad was never too busy to take a call, answer a question, or just do whatever it took to get the deal done. Great Experience!”
-Chris K., Buyer of Multiple Properties in Pacific Beach
“Brad was able to make the transaction very painless for both my wife and I. We greatly appreciate all the work that Brad put into selling the unit and we would definitely use his services in the future.”
“I am writing this to express my gratitude. Brad recently helped my wife and I sell our condo. We unfortunately bought the condo at the height of the market and last May had to decide that it was time to cut our losses on this property. Brad was referred to us by one of the residents of the building and we were very pleased to have his help. With renters in the unit during the sale we knew that the process would probably be a difficult one; however Brad was able to make the transaction very painless for both my wife and I. We greatly appreciate all the work that Brad put into moving the unit and we would definitely use his services in the future.”
-Shawn L., Seller in Pacific Beach
“It has been a pleasure working with Brad Brinkman as a real estate agent. Brad has helped us with the purchase of one property, and we are continuing our search for other investment opportunities with his assistance, which speaks to our positive experience with him.”
“He is responsive, conscientious, persistent, and forthright, and we have come to rely upon him to provide unvarnished and honest professional advice on finding properties that suit our investment goals.”
-Melvin L. & Lina F., Buyer in Pacific Beach
“He has been there anytime I needed him and I know if I need him again he would be there too. Brad gave 100%.’
Brad Brinkman did a super job, from the first time he called me till the sale was done. Brad also help me find a agents in the new areas I was looking to move.”
-Jim V. Seller in College Area/San Diego
“If you are skeptical on a Realtor look no further. You will get what you want and when you want it with Brad. His knowledge on this market is second to none.”
“The most unusual thing about this transaction is his exceptional follow up thru out the entire process, and even after we’ve moved in and got settled. He is one of a kind in this market and this profession.”
-Scott and Allison T. Buyers in Pacific Beach
“We really felt like Brad was on our side throughout the transaction and knew how to navigate the process calmly and effectively.”
“Brad was terrific, helping us find the house, negotiate the price and deal with all the details even though we were out of the country. He has all our thanks.”
-Curt and Kim C. Buyers in La Jolla
“This was a very emotional time for us but your expertise and knowledge of the market and industry really inspired confidence in us. We would highly recommend your services to anyone who inquires.”
“Thank you very much for your assistance in selling our family’s property. Please feel free to pass on our contact info.”
-Johnny and Wanda J., Sellers in San Diego
“Brad is not just one of the most knowledgeable real estate agents I’ve ever met, but is also one of the most meticulous.”
“His goals are to find you what traits you are looking for in a home, for the price you want it, and to protect you through the whole process. I can’t speak enough to how confident we became while on our side during our first home purchase”
-Daniel G., Buyer in La Jolla
“Brad is an exceptional real estate agent. I just completed my second transaction with Brad, and on both deals he went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly and that nothing fell through the cracks.”
“I know he has my interests at heart, and would definitely work with him again.”
-Chris K. Buyer of Multiple Properties in Pacific Beach
“After trying to sell our home with a discount broker for 6 months, we decided to go with Brad Brinkman. In one week, he got us 24k over asking price – easily covering his commission and then some.”
“He was extremely diligent, focused, and on every detail all along the process. Thank you Brad.”
– Steve G. Seller in Serra Mesa/San Diego
“Brad, It was very good working experience with you. Thanks for all your advice. I am definitely going to recommend you to my family and friends.”
-Junaid A., Seller in Clairemont/San Diego