Team Metro Real Estate

Business Details

50+ Years

experience

Your Trusted San Diego Real Estate Experts

Since our founding in 1975, Team Metro Real Estate has been dedicated to delivering exceptional service in residential and commercial real estate across San Diego and surrounding areas. Our founders, Lee Schwartz and Jamie Hopkins, established this boutique brokerage over 20 years ago with a vision of combining personalized care with industry expertise. We maintain a family-oriented office environment that reflects our commitment to community involvement and ethical standards. Our process prioritizes client needs through rigorous transaction management, ongoing agent training, and a focus on long-term relationships rather than short-term gains.

With decades of combined experience, we specialize in investment properties, exchanges, and complex transactions while maintaining accreditation through professional organizations like the National Association of Realtors. Our dedication to continuous improvement is evident in our Client Home Buying Seminars and agent education programs, ensuring we remain leaders in the Greater San Diego real estate industry.

Services

Residential Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Investment Properties Home Buying Seminars Client Appreciation Events

Details

Year established: 1975

Highlights and features

We have over 20 years of combined experience in San Diego real estate
Our team maintains the highest ethical standards in the industry
We offer personalized client experiences with specialized property guidance
Our agents undergo continuous professional development and training
We focus on long-term relationships rather than short-term transactions

Associations and certifications

California Association of Realtors
National Association of Realtors

What people say

Exceptional personal touch Market expertise Ethical practices Professional guidance Decades of experience

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Services

Residential Real Estate

Our residential real estate services combine deep local market knowledge with personalized guidance for buying or selling homes across San Diego's diverse neighborhoods. We specialize in matching clients with properties that meet both immediate needs and long-term investment goals through our proprietary 6-step transaction process. Our agents receive ongoing training to ensure they provide the most current market insights and negotiation strategies.

Commercial Real Estate

We offer comprehensive commercial real estate solutions for investors and business owners seeking prime development opportunities or operational spaces. Our team manages transactions involving shopping centers, medical buildings, and mixed-use developments, providing detailed market analysis and strategic positioning to maximize investment value. Our extensive experience with complex commercial transactions ensures smooth processes from initial consultation to closing.

Investment Properties

Our investment property services focus on identifying high-potential opportunities with strong return prospects in San Diego's competitive market. We specialize in multi-unit buildings, land development sites, and income-generating properties, providing detailed financial analysis and market projections. Our team's expertise in investment strategies helps clients build diversified portfolios through informed purchasing decisions and market timing.

Home Buying Seminars

Our client education programs provide essential knowledge through interactive home buying seminars covering market navigation, offer strategies, and transaction processes. These sessions teach participants about contingencies, loan approval levels, and presentation techniques that improve offer acceptance rates. The program complements our personalized transaction services by empowering clients with decision-making knowledge.

People

Lee Schwartz

Broker & Owner

Lee Schwartz is a San Diego native with over 25 years of real estate experience. Holding multiple industry designations including ABR and CRS, he specializes in investment properties and broker education. Lee actively mentors new agents and leads weekly fitness classes in Balboa Park, maintaining deep community ties in Bankers' Hill and Encinitas.

Jamie Hopkins

Realtor & Owner

Jamie Hopkins co-founded Team Metro Real Estate with Lee Schwartz over 20 years ago. As a California licensed Realtor, she focuses on client experience and ethical transaction practices. Jamie's commitment to community extends beyond real estate, actively contributing to local development initiatives while maintaining family roots in San Diego's real estate market.

Nathan Crowley

Realtor

Nathan Crowley brings business acumen developed through leadership roles in fraternity and collegiate athletics to his real estate practice. A recent graduate of University of Mount Union, he combines fresh perspective with Team Metro's proven methodologies. Nathan's competitive drive and outdoor enthusiasm align with his dedication to client-focused transactions.

Ethan Hall

Realtor

Fourth-generation San Diego Realtor Ethan Hall specializes in connecting clients with properties that match both practical needs and lifestyle aspirations. With banking industry experience and deep local knowledge, he excels at streamlining complex transactions. Ethan's family heritage informs his understanding of the region's evolving real estate landscape.

Harrison Hopkins

Realtor

Following four generations of family Realtors, Harrison Hopkins combines inherited market wisdom with contemporary strategies. Born and raised in San Diego, he offers clients expert neighborhood insights and negotiation skills. His outdoor lifestyle mirrors Team Metro's casual yet professional office culture in Bankers' Hill.

Questions

What areas does Team Metro Real Estate serve?

We specialize in San Diego and surrounding areas including Carlsbad, Encinitas, University Heights, La Mesa, and Rancho Santa Fe.

How does Team Metro handle property transactions?

Our proven 6-step process includes personalized consultations, strategic offer packaging, and comprehensive transaction management with ongoing agent training.

What types of real estate do you handle?

We specialize in residential and commercial properties, including investment opportunities, multi-unit buildings, and land development sites.

Are financing options available through Team Metro?

We connect clients with trusted lenders while focusing on transparent transactions without hidden fees or financing pressure.

Do you offer educational resources for first-time homebuyers?

Yes, we provide free Client Home Buying Seminars covering market navigation, offer strategies, and transaction contingencies.

How does Team Metro ensure ethical practices?

Our team maintains active memberships in professional organizations while adhering to strict internal standards that prioritize client interests over quick sales.

Reviews (6)

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Katie D.

Aug 22, 2019 Report

Your house hasn't sold, you've lost hope and you're not quite sure if your agent can get the job done. Fire him/her. Call Lee Schwartz and he'll sell your house in the exact amount of time he tells you he will sell it because Lee is a CLOSER. Follow his lead and trust his talents and his team.

Lee is very friendly, personable and takes very good care of his clients.

Lee - you the man and our broker for life!

-Dan & Katie

P.S. We love the brownies! :)

Chris B.

Jun 10, 2019 Report

If I could give 10 stars I would. Lee helped me in more ways than I could have ever expected. I was needing to sell a home that was long overdue and had the luck of meeting Lee through a friend. From that point on he went step by step, gave the time I needed to make some big decisions and the whole thing was completed last week. I would highly recommend him and would have no hesitations using him again in the future.

Byron D.

Jul 31, 2018 Report

Lee is a great agent. I have used him several times to buy and sell homes in the San Diego area. I highly recommend his team

C. A.

Jun 28, 2018 Report

Lee and Linda are incredibly wise and kind. I am so thankful to know them as friends and real estate wizards! Thank you both! Everyone should be so lucky to work with such world class humans.

Brian J.

Feb 02, 2018 Report

Worked with Lee recently to buy my first home. He was extremely helpful, patient, skilled, and gave great advice throughout the entire process. Not pushy at all. The home closed 1 week ago after a 21 day escrow, and so far I'm very happy with the purchase.

Grant K.

Dec 21, 2016 Report

I recently worked with Lee Schwartz at Team Metro to sell an apartment building in North Park. Lee was tremendously knowledgeable about pricing, marketing, and the various needs to obtain the best offer on the sale. The owners wished to do an 1031 exchange with the proceeds and Lee also was tremendous in navigating the intricacies of completing that without incurring an adverse tax consequence. I have previously worked with Lee on single-family residential transactions and have found him to be equally adept in that market. I wholeheartedly recommend Lee and Team Metro for any real estate needs