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CA DRE# 01390529

Carol Stanford is a respected real estate professional known for her concierge-level service and thoughtful, strategic approach. Drawing from her background in advertising and marketing, she crafts polished campaigns and tailored experiences that help her clients stand out in any market—whether they’re selling a luxury property, purchasing a first home, or investing in income-generating real estate.

Based in San Diego and affiliated with eXp Realty’s Luxury Division and The Pecus Group, Carol serves clients throughout Coronado, the Coastal Corridor, Downtown, Central San Diego, and beyond. She combines professional guidance with a strong eye for presentation and positioning—always focused on helping clients make confident, informed decisions.

Her business is proudly built on referrals and long-standing client relationships. Carol holds designations including ABR®, RENE®, SFR®, and CID, and has been recognized multiple times as a Five Star Professional by San Diego Magazine—a reflection of the trust, service, and results that define her practice.”

Carol Stanford

REALTOR®
LICENSE NUMBER
01390529
ADDRESS
1019 Isabella Ave, Coronado, CA 92118

Testimonials

Tonya H.

Tonya H.

Carol is a true professional. I used her to buy my condo in 2006 and she is now helping me to sell it. She is just as professional now as she was then. She cares about finding you the right place and takes the time to find that...
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Tonya H.

Tonya H.

Carol was great. I can't say enough good things about her. If you are looking for a real estate agent, you won't find anyone better than Carol Stanford. She helped me through a short sale, she was able to work with both lenders...
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Jeff P.

Jeff P.

The absolute right and the best agent in all of San Diego! As first-time homebuyers, Carol took the time to answer all of our questions, no matter how minute they may have seemed. Showed concern and care and walked us through t...
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Buyer

Buyer

Carol helped us find the perfect home. We looked for a couple of years, and she was consistently and energetically available with creative and resourceful ideas on how we might approach our purchase. Carol is up to date on tren...
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Ken N.

Ken N.

My wife and I met Carol through one of her sales listings. That listing was already in escrow, but Carol offered to help us find another property. Over six months, Carol showed us many properties (often on a Saturday or a Sunda...
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Matt M.

Matt M.

Carol is the absolute best. She went above and beyond to help us buy, rent, and sell our property. I would recommend her to anyone who needs real estate services in San Diego. She helped us right from the moment we met, just ho...
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Khaled M.

Khaled M.

Carol is extremely helpful she responds as soon as you contact her. She is very friendly and sweet. Carol is one of the best agents I have worked with. She was able to find me a perfect home.
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Ahmad A.

Ahmad A.

Carol was extremely helpful in finding me the condo I was looking for. She made time to show me the unit, was very responsive, and took her time to fit the viewing into my schedule. Also, she explained what would happen after I...
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Rob N.

Rob N.

Carol did a fantastic job helping me find and move into a condo in the Bankers Hill area of San Diego. She helped make the entire sales process run smoothly and we closed escrow in a very short amount of time. Her contacts were...
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Vince and Julie B.

Vince and Julie B.

My partner and I were skeptical about buying a house until we met Carol. Carol answered all our questions with honesty and confidence. Carol made the decision to buy a house a fun and easy one. She is a book of knowledge and is...
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Ken & Carin N.

Ken & Carin N.

Highly likely to recommend Buying a Condo home in 2011 for approximately $550,000 in Coronado, CA. Local knowledge: Process expertise: Responsiveness: Negotiation skills: My wife and I met Carol through one of her sales listing...
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Ann Marie S.

Ann Marie S.

Carol aims to please. She is extremely knowledgeable about the downtown area and the climate of the market. I trusted her instantly, she is quite warm and engaging and truly wants to know her customers and what will make them h...
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Rob N.

Rob N.

Carol helped me tremendously in the sale of my condo in East Village. Prior to listing the property she was instrumental in finding contractors to perform upgrades to the site. She also took great care and showed excellent tast...
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Peter and Pauline N.

Peter and Pauline N.

We just relocated from the Midwest. We worked with Carol in our recent condo purchase in the Marina District in downtown San Diego. Carol was recommended to us by my brother-in-law. She delivered in every respect. Being a lifel...
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Padma S.

Padma S.

It was 2020 (a difficult year for almost everyone around the globe) when we (me, my husband, and our two dogs) moved to San Diego from DC. We wanted to take our time to buy our home. Finding a furnished rental that would allow ...
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Susan and Jeff M.

Susan and Jeff M.

Carol was our son's real estate agent when he bought a house in San Diego, and he recommended Carol to us. We were interested in retiring to San Diego but were only here for short visits. Carol worked with us for over two years...
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Khaled A.

Khaled A.

Carol was extremely helpful she was able to find me the perfect home. She is very responsive even when she is busy. Carol was super sweet and kind. I took her advice and applied it with zero doubt. She is one of the best realto...
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Chuck L.

Chuck L.

We've worked with Carol on three real estate transactions over the past two years and can't recommend her enough. Our journey began unexpectedly when our original agent had a family emergency. Carol seamlessly stepped in, showi...
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Brian A.

Brian A.

If you are in search of a real estate agent who can exceed your home search needs in every imaginable way, then look no further; Carol Stanford is the agent you have been looking for. Three years ago, I connected with Carol whi...
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Paul K.

Paul K.

Working with Carol to sell my home in the APEX community was an outstanding experience, deserving of more than just five stars. I had to leave for Thailand before the listing even went on the MLS, but Carol made the entire proc...
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Before delving into real estate, Carol was a partner in a high-profile commercial/advertising photography studio in San Diego, collaborating with visiting dignitaries and elite corporations.

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