Unfiltered. Negotiator. Deal Maker.
San Diego real estate, decided on the numbers.
Fifteen years selling homes here, and two decades negotiating corporate contracts before that. I'll tell you what the data says and what I'd do in your position. No script, no pressure.
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Where are you starting from?
Pick the one that fits. Each path ends the same way: a short, honest conversation about your situation.
I’m buying
From pre-approval to keys in hand, in five steps. I write offers from a market analysis, not a hunch, and I negotiate the contingencies that protect you.
How buying worksI’m selling
Price it right the first time, prepare the home so inspections hold no surprises, and market it where buyers actually look. Eight steps, no guesswork.
How selling worksWhat’s my home worth?
Not a computer estimate. A real analysis of recent sales around you, what’s on the market now, and what your home would likely fetch today.
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Meet your realtor
I came to real estate with a spreadsheet, not a script.
Hi, I'm Bassem. I spent two decades at a Fortune 500 technology company before this, so I didn't come into the business chasing a sales pitch. I came in with tools to solve problems with data, not guesswork.
That's still how I work today: blunt realism, full transparency, and a fact-driven approach to negotiation and market analysis. No sugar-coating, no filler. Just what the numbers actually say and what I'd do in your position.
Fifteen years and a lot of closed deals later, that hasn't changed. Whether you're buying, selling, or just trying to figure out what your property is actually worth, I'm glad to walk you through it.
Recent results
What my clients actually got
Every home below closed with me on one side of the table. The last column is the part most agents leave out.
| Home | Closed | Sold for | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3641 Avocado Village Ct #149, La Mesa2 bed · 2 bath · 982 sq ft | Sep 2026 | $515,000 | Paid 8.0% under asking |
| 575 6th Ave #708, Downtown2 bed · 1.5 bath · 960 sq ft | Dec 2025 | $749,000 | Paid 9.4% under asking |
| 4554 Marlborough Dr #2, Kensington1 bed · 1 bath · 574 sq ft | Nov 2025 | $502,000 | Paid 4.4% under asking |
| 4756 Edison St, Clairemont3 bed · 2 bath · 1,674 sq ft | Oct 2025 | $1,200,000 | Paid 14.3% under asking |
| 5650 Dolphin Pl, La Jolla2 bed · 2 bath · 1,200 sq ft | Nov 2023 | $3,750,000 | Paid 14.8% under asking |
How I work
Three things you can count on
Data, not guesswork
Every offer and every list price starts with a real market analysis: recent sales, active competition, days on market. You see the numbers I see.
Blunt realism
If a house is overpriced, I’ll say so. If your offer won’t win, I’ll tell you why and what would. You get my honest read, not what’s easiest to hear.
In your corner after closing
My job doesn’t end at escrow. You keep access to my vetted lenders, handymen, electricians, and contractors, and to me, for as long as you need.
Reviews
What clients say
Left on Google, in their own words. Read them on Google
As first-time homebuyers, we had a lot of questions, and he was always patient, reliable, and willing to take the time to explain everything to us. What we appreciated most was his honesty. We felt like he always had ...
I cannot recommend Bassem Elsayeh enough. As a first-time homebuyer, I needed someone patient and knowledgeable who knew the San Diego market inside and out. Bassem stuck with me through a 1.5-year search until we found the perfect property....
Bassem is an excellent negotiator and truly knows how to advocate for his clients. He also has an incredible network of reliable contractors and resources… What I appreciated most about Bassem was his...
Free 15-minute call
Tell me where you are. I'll tell you what I would do.
No obligation, no follow-up pressure. Fifteen minutes on the phone is usually enough to know whether now is the right time and what your options look like.
619-248-0490
Call or text, whichever you prefer
I read and answer every message myself
What happens next
What happens after you reach out
We talk for 15 minutes
You tell me your situation and timeline. I ask a few questions and give you my honest first read.
You get the numbers
If it makes sense to go further, I pull the real market data for your home or your target neighborhoods and walk you through it.
You decide
Move now, wait, or do nothing. There's no follow-up pressure either way. When you're ready, I'm here.
Common questions
Questions I get asked
Do you speak Arabic?
Yes. I was born in Egypt and speak Arabic fluently. I can run a transaction start to finish in either language, including the technical parts — disclosures, inspection reports and contract terms.
How do you work out what my home is worth?
I pull the real market data: recent comparable sales, what's competing with you right now, and how long things are actually taking to sell. Then I walk you through the numbers and tell you what I'd list at and why. It isn't an automated estimate, and it costs nothing.
Will you tell me if a home is overpriced?
Yes, and I'll show you the comparable sales that say so. If your offer won't win, I'll tell you why and what would. You get my honest read, not whatever is easiest to hear.
Do you work with first-time buyers?
Often. We start before you're shopping: pre-approval, what you can actually afford month to month, and what closing really costs. From there it's five steps through to escrow, and I explain each one as it arrives rather than assuming you already know it.
What parts of San Diego do you work in?
I've closed deals in La Mesa, Kensington, Clairemont, Downtown, La Jolla and El Cajon, from $392K condos to $3.75M coastal homes. If you're looking somewhere I don't know well, I'll tell you that too.
Can you actually get me under asking?
Sometimes. Nine of my last thirteen buyer-side purchases closed below asking — about 69% — and across all thirteen the average was 4.97% under. Some markets don't allow it, and when that's the case I'll tell you going in rather than afterward.