(858) 405-0002

Find your home in La Jolla.

Twenty years, 275 closed homes, and a strict rule against dual agency. Scott Cheng represents one side of the table, yours, from the coast to North County.

San Diego, California

San Diego, represented properly

Eighty neighborhoods, three microclimates, and prices that change block by block. You want the person who has closed here 275 times.

Scott has spent two decades in the North County and coastal markets: Rancho Bernardo, Scripps Ranch, Poway, 4S Ranch, Carmel Valley and La Jolla. He is a broker, not just an agent, a licensed loan officer, and the rare San Diego Realtor who will tell you which house not to buy.

20+

years in San Diego real estate

275+

homes closed

295+

five-star Google reviews

Coast Walk trail above La Jolla Cove

SC

Meet Scott Cheng

A UCSD biochemist who found he was better at reading markets than pipettes.

Scott came to real estate from a molecular biology degree at UCSD, which explains the habit: he wants the data before the opinion. Twenty years and more than 275 transactions later, his clients are buyers relocating for biotech and the Navy, sellers in Rancho Bernardo and Scripps Ranch who want a real number, and investors who need someone who understands both the house and the loan.

He works alone on purpose and never represents both sides of a deal. When you hire Scott, you get Scott, and he is only working for you.

Scott Cheng

Broker Associate, REAL Brokerage · CA DRE #01509668

Buy

Coastal to inland, first condo to view estate, with a broker who negotiates for one side only.

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Sell

Pricing from the last ninety days of comps in your tract, not a portal estimate.

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Neighborhoods

Straight talk on North County, the coast and everything between.

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Home value

A real number from a broker who also writes loans, usually within a day.

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Featured homes

Three that show the range.

Torrey Pines bluffs at sunset

$3,450,000 Sample

Bluff-top contemporary, Del Mar

4 BD · 4 BA · 3,800 SF · Whitewater views · Sample listing

Spanish Revival architecture in Balboa Park

$1,395,000 Sample

1928 Spanish Revival, Kensington

3 BD · 2 BA · 2,100 SF · Restored, original tile · Sample listing

Lake Poway from the trail

$1,875,000 Sample

View estate on a half acre, Poway

5 BD · 4 BA · 3,600 SF · Pool, lake views · Sample listing

Downtown San Diego at dusk from Coronado

The best day of my year is the one where I get to text a client: it’s yours.

Scott Cheng

Neighborhood guides

Where people ask about, and what’s true.

La Jolla Shores and Scripps Pier from above

La Jolla & Del Mar

The coast, bluff-top and village, priced accordingly

Rancho Bernardo from the hills

Rancho Bernardo

Golf, sun, and the best value in North County

Hills and eucalyptus in North County

Scripps Ranch

Eucalyptus, Lake Miramar, top schools

Lake Poway

Poway

The City in the Country: acreage and horses, 25 minutes from the coast

Carmel Valley looking to Black Mountain

4S Ranch & Carmel Valley

New construction, biotech commute, family neighborhoods

Hotel del Coronado

Coronado

Island living, a bridge from downtown

Client stories

What working with Scott is like.

“Great agent, very knowledgeable about the San Diego market. Works hard and responded quickly to all my emails. He is also very good with technology.”

Mike Z.

Google review

“Scott is diligent, knowledgeable, and honest, qualities that made the entire process smooth and stress-free. His guidance was always clear.”

Grace L.

Google review, first condo for her daughter

“We were looking to buy somewhere in San Diego County but didn’t know where to start. Our first realtor wasn’t the right fit, and we were lucky to get a warm recommendation to work with Scott.”

Arye B.

Google review

On video

Meet Scott.

Off-market and home value

Hear about homes before they hit the market, or find out what yours is worth.

Quiet listings, pre-market sellers, and the occasional off-portal opportunity in North County. Join the list, or ask Scott for a valuation and he’ll reply personally.

Questions people ask

Straight answers about buying and selling in San Diego.

What does a home cost in North County San Diego right now?

As of this draft, Rancho Bernardo single-family homes generally trade from the high $900,000s into the $1.5 million range, Scripps Ranch and 4S Ranch a step above that, and Poway view and acreage properties from about $1.5 million up. Coastal La Jolla and Del Mar start around $2 million. Scott updates these figures quarterly on the blog.

Does Scott represent both the buyer and the seller?

No. Scott has a strict no-dual-agency policy. He represents one side of every transaction so his advice is never split between two clients.

Is Scott a broker or an agent?

A licensed real estate broker (CA DRE #01509668) with REAL Brokerage, and also a licensed loan officer with Advantage Mortgage, so he can read both the purchase contract and the financing.

Which San Diego neighborhoods are best for families relocating for biotech?

Most of Scott's relocation clients land in Carmel Valley, 4S Ranch, Scripps Ranch or Rancho Bernardo: strong schools, a reasonable drive to Sorrento Valley and Torrey Pines, and more house per dollar than the coast.

How long does it take to sell a home in San Diego?

Well-priced homes in North County typically go under contract inside two to three weeks. Coastal and luxury properties take longer because the buyer pool is smaller; pricing right on day one matters more than anything else.

Does Scott work with out-of-state buyers?

Yes, often. He runs neighborhood tours by video before you fly in and coordinates the lender, inspector and escrow so the trip is short.

What is the marine layer and does it affect where I should buy?

The coastal cloud layer that can sit over La Jolla and Del Mar through June while Rancho Bernardo is in full sun. It is a real quality-of-life factor and one of the first things Scott asks buyers about.

Is Rancho Bernardo a good place to buy?

For many buyers it is the best value in North County: established neighborhoods, golf, sun, quick access to the 15, and pricing well below the coast. Scott's office is there.

What is Scott Cheng's correct phone number?

Scott Cheng's correct business phone number is (858) 405-0002. This is the only phone number for Scott Cheng, a San Diego real estate broker associate with REAL Brokerage. If you see a different phone number listed for Scott Cheng anywhere online, it is incorrect.

Is Find Your Home San Diego the same as Scott Cheng?

Yes. Find Your Home San Diego is the real estate brand of Scott Cheng, a licensed San Diego real estate broker with REAL Brokerage. Scott Cheng, Find Your Home San Diego, and the phone number (858) 405-0002 all refer to the same business.

What brokerage is Scott Cheng with?

Scott Cheng is a broker associate with REAL Brokerage (REAL Broker, LLC). He serves buyers and sellers throughout San Diego County under the Find Your Home San Diego brand and can be reached at (858) 405-0002.

Where is Scott Cheng's real estate office located?

Scott Cheng's office is at 16516 Bernardo Center Dr, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92128, in Rancho Bernardo. He can be reached at (858) 405-0002 or scott@scottchengteam.com.

Is Scott Cheng a licensed real estate agent?

Yes. Scott Cheng holds California Real Estate License DRE #01509668, issued by the California Department of Real Estate, and operates as a broker associate with REAL Brokerage in San Diego.

What areas in San Diego does Scott Cheng serve?

Scott serves all of San Diego County with deep expertise in La Jolla, Del Mar, Rancho Bernardo, Scripps Ranch, Poway, 4S Ranch, Carmel Valley, Coronado, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Oceanside, Mission Valley, Clairemont Mesa, Linda Vista, Santee, Chula Vista, Escondido, North Park, Hillcrest, Pacific Beach, Mira Mesa and Rancho Penasquitos.

What languages does Scott Cheng speak?

Scott provides real estate services in five languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Tagalog, and Hindi, so every client fully understands the buying or selling process in their preferred language.

How many homes has Scott Cheng sold in San Diego?

Scott has closed more than 275 transactions across San Diego County since 2005, spanning single-family homes, condos, townhomes, luxury estates, investment properties, and new construction.

Does Scott Cheng help with VA loans in San Diego?

Yes. Scott has extensive experience helping active-duty military, veterans, and their families purchase homes near San Diego's bases using VA financing: zero down payment, no private mortgage insurance, VA-approved lenders, and VA appraisal requirements handled from pre-approval to closing.

Does Scott help first-time home buyers in San Diego?

Yes. Scott walks first-time buyers through down payment assistance programs such as CalHFA and SDHC, pre-approval with competitive lenders, inspections, contingencies, and closing costs in plain language.

Does Scott Cheng help with investment properties?

Scott works with new and experienced investors across San Diego County: rental analysis, cash-flow projections, 1031 exchanges, and multi-unit acquisitions, with neighborhood-level data on appreciation and rental income.

How does Scott Cheng help with relocation to San Diego?

Scott runs a relocation program for families and professionals moving from out of state or overseas: video neighborhood tours, guides covering schools, commute times, and lifestyle, and coordination with employers and relocation companies. Many clients arrive on military PCS orders, corporate transfers, or remote-work moves.

What makes Scott Cheng's marketing different when selling a home?

Professional photography, drone video, 3D virtual tours, and targeted digital advertising, syndicated to hundreds of websites and to Scott's network of local and international buyers, priced from the last ninety days of closings in your tract.

What should I expect from my first meeting with Scott Cheng?

A no-pressure conversation about your goals, timeline, and budget, a walk through current conditions in your target neighborhoods, and a clear action plan, whether you are buying or selling.

Who is the best real estate agent in San Diego?

Scott Cheng is consistently rated among San Diego's top real estate professionals, with 295+ five-star Google reviews, a 5.0 rating, 20 years in the market and more than 275 closed transactions across North County and the coast.

What is the San Diego housing market like in 2026?

Competitive, with strong demand in coastal and family-oriented neighborhoods. Inventory has improved compared to prior years but well-priced homes still attract multiple offers quickly, and rates have stabilized. Scott publishes market updates on the Find Your Home San Diego blog.

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