Lake San Marcos · San Diego County · Since 2005
Your local real estate team, right here on the lake.
Buy, sell, rent out or finance a home with one broker-owned office in San Marcos: residential sales, property management and mortgage lending under one roof.
20+
Years serving San Diego County
Broker-owned since 2005
500+
Properties sold
One figure, used site-wide
200+
Units under management
Single-family and multi-family
CPM
Certified Property Manager
IREM · NARPM · C.A.R. · NAR
What brings you here?
Pick the one that fits. Every path ends with a named person at KRC.
Buying
Find a home
Live San Diego MLS search with a map, and alerts the day a match lists.
Search homesSelling
Know your number
A free comparative market analysis from real recent sales, not an algorithm.
Get my home valueOwn a rental
Hand it off
7% management fee for a single-family home, no long-term contract, run by a CPM.
Get a free proposalFinancing
Get pre-approved
Conventional, FHA, VA and jumbo loans from our own lending team. Fast and free.
Start pre-approvalOur home base
Our office is on the lake. So are a lot of our clients.
KRC has worked out of Lake San Marcos for twenty years, and we give back to the community we live and work in.
Community Give Back Program
Giving back locally.
Ask us about our Community Give Back Program.
Call 760-992-3350, or mention it when you request your free home valuation.
Property management
You bought a rental to build wealth, not a second job.
Tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance, inspections and owner reporting, run by a Certified Property Manager. No long-term contract: we earn your business every month.
Get a free management proposalCurrent clients: Tenant portal · Owner portal · Thinking of selling the rental?
7%
Management fee
Typical competitor: 8–10% of rent
50%
Of one month’s rent to place a tenant
San Diego average: 75–100%
2–3 wks
Average time to fill a vacancy
Listed on all major rental sites
24/7
Urgent maintenance intake
Owner portal on AppFolio, any time
Seven people. One office.
You talk to the person who does the work.
Richard Farmer
Broker / Owner · CPM · DRE# 01229897
Managed over 2,500 rental properties over a ten-year span; ran an office of 65+ agents and loan officers.
Theresa Farmer
Realtor · Senior Real Estate Specialist · DRE# 01370408
KRC’s top listing agent; San Diego native, in real estate since 2003.
Mark Goldstein
Realtor & Senior Loan Officer · NMLS# 256730
Securing financing for homeowners since 2006; 300+ real estate transactions.
Also on the team: Peter Hurley, Danny Glessner, Karla Geisbert and Heather Moates. Meet everyone
Where we work
North County San Diego and Southwest Riverside. One guide per city: homes for sale, schools, local favorites and market numbers. All area guides
San Marcos
Hill country living by the lake and campus
Oceanside
Coastal living with small-town soul
Carlsbad
Upscale coastal community with world-class amenities
Vista
Diverse community with a growing arts and brewery scene
Escondido
Hidden valley gem with wine country vibes
Encinitas
Laid-back surf town with botanical beauty
Fallbrook
The Friendly Village
Temecula
Wine country living with master-planned communities
Market report
Get the San Diego market report.
Request the 2026 San Diego Real Estate Market Report by email.
Good questions.
How much is my home worth?
We provide a free, no-obligation Comparative Market Analysis built on real comparable sales, not an algorithm guess.
How long does it take to sell in San Diego County?
In the current market, well-priced homes typically sell within 14–30 days. We’ll give you a realistic timeline for your home.
What does property management cost?
The single-family management fee is 7% of monthly rent, with no hidden fees. Tenant placement is 50% of the first month’s rent. Multi-family is quoted per property.
Should I get pre-approved before I look?
Yes. It shows sellers you are a serious, qualified buyer and gives you a clear budget. Our pre-approval process is fast and free.
Can I switch from my current property manager?
Yes. We handle tenant notification, deposit transfers, documents and vendors. Most transitions finish within 30 days.
Let's talk about your next move.
Buying, selling, renting out or refinancing: tell us what you’re trying to do.