About Us

Luxury & Coastal Group

AN ELITE TEAM
Founded and directed by Jay Becker, the Luxury and Coastal Group is an elite full-service real estate team integrated with distinguished Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty. We specialize in providing end-to-end service for sellers and buyers who demand optimal results and an elevated experience like none other. Our goal is to be your trusted advisors for all your real estate needs.

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Active/sold listings represented by Jay Becker.

Your Advisor

JAY BECKER
Director & Sr. Real Estate Consultant
Luxury & Coastal Group
 

A licensed real estate professional since 1991, Jay is a consummate expert that settles for nothing less than 100% client satisfaction. He benefits from a great deal of repeat and referral business from loyal clients that would not consider selling or buying a property without his caring insight and guidance, for which they have grown to rely upon.

Jay has always had a passion for real estate and comes from a real estate family led by his father who has been licensed for over 50 years. Jay studied architecture at Syracuse University and graduated with a 5 yr degree in business with concentrations in finance, marketing, advertising, and graphic design. He went on to attend the graduate program in Bentley College’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies specializing in business law and organizational management.

Jay was the president and top producer at a boutique luxury real estate firm serving coastal and luxury San Diego markets, after which he integrated his businesses into Sotheby’s International Realty in 2012.

Results Matter

OUR RECORDS & SUCCESSES
Jay Becker’s team has an in-depth understanding of the many intricacies involved in selling or buying a home. We leverage our extensive resources and decades of experience to help clients skillfully navigate the real estate market and successfully achieve their goals.

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Properties sold by Jay Becker. Statistics established at the time of sale.

Client Testimonials

★★★★★
200+ REVIEWS | 100% 5 STARS
(Found on Google, Zillow & Realtor.com)

Seller Client
“It’s an amazing thing to have a Realtor get you everything you asked for but a rare thing yet to have them exceed your expectations in every possible way. Jay Becker is that rare bird. Jay surprised us at every step of the journey from price to time frame to rent back. He exceeded his promises in every single category. Hiring Jay gets you much more than simply a Realtor. He is part sales professional, part MacGyver, and part deal magician. He takes his time and is willing to do whatever it takes to make his clients happy and get them the best deal imaginable. We were amazed at the experience and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Jay Becker for any real estate needs.”
— Teri & David N.

Buyer Client
“Jay Becker is worthy of more than a review, he is worthy of a story. All the good qualities that Jay has as a realtor could not possibly be sufficiently covered in a simple review. For more than 10 years, my husband and I had looked for the right property near the San Diego coast. Unfortunately, my husband passed away and so did my dream of having a home on the coast. Jay has a way of nudging, but not putting pressure on you when it seems the time is right. We found a beautiful custom home/property in Point Loma last summer listed at $9.5 million. The home was beautifully built and the view will never be obstructed. Due to the price, I tried to put it out of my mind. However, with Jay’s incredible persistence and negotiating skills, I ultimately got the property at a significantly lower price! Now, I own my dream home. Jay is the best negotiator I have ever met. He is patient and does not shy away from the hard work. Thanks to Jay, I now have a home that my family will enjoy for years to come.”
— Marilyn C.

Seller Client
“Jay Becker, in short, is head and shoulders above any real estate agent I have ever dealt with. I am a retired attorney, so I have quite a bit of experience dealing with service professionals, and Jay is as good as it gets. He goes not just the extra mile, but the extra ten, to get the job done at the highest price possible and in the shortest time imaginable. He takes charge from beginning to end, not just listing the property and holding open houses, but arranging for a professional photo shoot, bringing in a reasonably priced handyman to make repairs that minimized later issues with the inspection report, handling negotiations with numerous buyers who quickly made offers after we listed the house, etc. Jay obtained a sale for our La Jolla property in the $2 million range, well above what similar properties in the neighborhood have sold for and beyond anything we anticipated. Through it all, Jay was not only professional and accommodating of any request we had, but an absolute pleasure to deal with. I could not recommend him more highly.”
— Robert S.

Buyer Client
“Jay was phenomenal to work with — we can’t imagine having found a better agent in terms of his kindness, local knowledge, attention to detail, negotiation skills, and willingness to go the extra mile to make sure we ended up in a home we absolutely love. We’d been in touch with Jay for 3 years before buying our “forever home” in Del Mar (4k sq. feet, 4 bedrooms, whitewater ocean view, pool & hot tub, multiple decks/terraces, family-friendly & walkable neighborhood, purchased for just under $6m). It was a very competitive process — our bid won in a multiple-offer process in a highly competitive market with limited inventory on the market. Because we were relocating from out of the area, we appreciated how closely Jay monitored the market and the process, communicating with us frequently. From discovery of the various areas we might buy, to zeroing in on Del Mar (originally we’d been more focused on La Jolla), to negotiating the complex process, ironing out all of the final details, and making move preparations run smoothly, Jay absolutely exceeded our expectations. We highly, highly recommend working with him!”
— Robert S.

Seller Client
“Jay sold my $7.5m oceanfront home in La Jolla and literally found the ‘needle- in-the-hay-stack’ cash buyer through his smart and targeted marketing backed by top notch Sotheby’s International Realty. He is an excellent communicator and negotiator and stays the course through thick and thin until a property is sold, while never losing focus on his #1 goal: to make his client happy. Definitely my agent of choice for any future transaction (buy or sell) and he should be yours too.”
— Stefan L.

Buyer Client
“I have been both a home buyer AND a home seller with Jay Becker of Pacific Sotheby’s, and very highly recommend him. He works tirelessly for his clients and is a dogged advocate for them. As a longtime veteran of the San Diego real estate market, Jay’s experience in and knowledge of the local market and national state of the industry is unsurpassed. Twice now, Jay has awed me with his attention to detail, willingness to listen and then act on my behalf, and his meticulous and unrelenting thoroughness in overseeing the legal and industry-specific details of home purchases and sales. Most importantly, Jay accomplishes all this while being humble, kind and easy to work with. I cannot recommend him highly enough.”
— Linda T.

Success Stories

MAXIMIZING PROFIT & EQUITY
See how Jay Becker has utilized his expertise to help clients successfully overcome the challenges of the real estate market, securing the most favorable terms for their home sale or purchase.

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Coronado Purchase & Sale

  • Represented the buyer
  • Waterfront home
  • Property listed at $9.5M
  • Negotiated the purchase price down to $6.6M
  • Savings for the client: $2.9M
  • Represented the seller (same client)
  • Owner re-sold for $8.5M
  • Highest sale in the community
  • Client’s profit: $1.9M

La Jolla Sale

  • Represented the seller
  • Waterfront double penthouse
  • Comparable sale was $4.8M
  • Property listed and sold at $7.4M
  • Highest sold price and price per sq/ft in the building

Coronado Sale

  • Represented the seller
  • Waterfront home
  • Previously listed 3 times with 3 prominent agents but did not sell
  • Property sold with our team at $7M
  • 3rd highest sale in a community of 1,000 homes

La Jolla Sale

  • Represented the seller
  • Coastal-close estate
  • Comparable sales were $4M–$4.2M
  • Property listed and sold at $6.25M
  • Record sale on the street

Mission Hills Sale

  • Represented the seller
  • Historic home with the Mills Act in place
  • Generated multiple offers
  • Property sold at $3.46M
  • 3rd highest sale for detached properties in the zip code

Sunset Cliffs Purchase

  • Represented the buyer
  • Waterfront home
  • Property listed at $9M
  • Negotiated the purchase price down to $7.4M
  • Savings for the client: $1.6M

Carmel Valley Purchase

  • Represented the buyer
  • Property listed at $3.95M
  • Negotiated the purchase price down to $3M including $1M in antiques, rugs, and furniture
  • Savings for the client: nearly $2M

Encinitas Purchase

  • Represented the buyer
  • New construction home
  • Secured the property off market (pre-list)
  • Negotiated the purchase price down to just over $5M
  • Present property value is $7.5M ($2.4M equity)

La Jolla Purchase

  • Represented the buyer
  • Ocean view home
  • Won a multiple-offer bid at $2.8M
  • Present property value is $4.6M ($1.8M equity)

Rancho Santa Fe Purchase

  • Represented the buyer
  • Ranch-style home in the Covenant
  • Won a multiple-offer bid at $2.45M
  • Property value has more than doubled since to $5.1M ($2.65M equity)

Our Clients

SELLERS & BUYERS
Executives and members of the companies below have chosen the Luxury & Coastal Group to service their real estate needs.

Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

A DISTINGUISHED BROKERAGE
Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty supports elite real estate professionals in multiple offices throughout San Diego and Orange counties, making the firm one of the largest franchises in the brand’s global network. Properties represented by us are exposed to a highly qualified global clientele through exclusive channels and relationships.

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Sotheby’s

A REMARKABLE BRAND
Founded in 1744, Sotheby’s is a key participant in the history of the world’s most luxurious and treasured items. As part of such an extraordinary legacy, Sotheby’s International Realty associates have a unique advantage when marketing and selling the world’s most remarkable homes.

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How Can We Help?

COMPLIMENTARY SERVICES
• Seller/buyer consultation
• Price evaluation of your property
• Advise on increasing property value
• Info on White Glove home preparation
• Info on the current market
• Relocation consultation
• Info on off-market properties
• Private tour of properties
• Out-of-area advisor referral
• Info on Sotheby's Real Estate Auctions

LET'S GET IN TOUCH
Please contact Jay using this inquiry form and indicate which services interest you. He can also be reached at 858-335-4235 (call/text).

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