Bern McGovern | San Diego | OFF THE 56 Home Team - San Diego, California

Kyle McCane

We cannot express enough gratitude to Bern and his team for their exceptional assistance in our home buying journey. Living out of town presented unique challenges, but Bern made the hectic process pretty seamless and enjoyable.

We had to learn about tthe local neighborhoods, the real estate market, and the home buying process. Bern provided us with tools and education that really helped us come into this area with a strong level of comfort.

Despite the distance, Bern prioritized our needs, ensuring we were informed and supported every step of the way. From virtual tours to negotiations, his expertise was invaluable.

More than just a realtor, Bern and his entire team showed genuine care and kindness, making us feel like a top priority. Thanks to them, we are now proud homeowners.

If you seek a realtor who goes above and beyond, look no further than the off the 56 crew! They are simply the best.

hema begur

Bern and the entire off the 56 team are AMAZING! We’ve enjoyed Bern’s YouTube videos in the past and enjoyed working with him even more.
He has in-depth knowledge about San Diego neighborhoods and vast real estate experience in general.
He is always a text or phone call away, even on weekends and vacation days. He stays on top of each step in home buying process like getting offers accepted, inspections, getting required estimates, negotiating seller credits, closing etc which has made the whole process so seamless and easy for us.
We were looking for a fixer-upper for a good deal and making the updates ourselves, he helped us achieve exactly that. Bern’s recommendations and suggestions on home repairs/updates and contractors have been invaluable for us.
We would definitely recommend him and he’ll be our go-to for any real estate needs in the future.
Special shout-out to Mike, he stays behind the scenes most of the time I think, but we’ve had the pleasure of meeting him a few times, he’s been so kind and patient with us.

Matthew Lewis

Bern recently helped us with the purchase of our first home in San Diego. This was our fifth real estate deal and Bern is by far the most effective, personable, and empathetic realtor/agent we have worked with. He was recommended to us by a friend and I will be the first to recommend him to my own friends going forward. The San Diego market is tricky and Bern helped us not only get the house that we wanted but also helped us feel welcome in San Diego, and our new neighborhood. Thank you Bern!

Susie Sun

Bern really exceeded our expectations for a realtor. He was dialed in to our needs and repeatedly represented our best interests, enabling us to land our dream home during a tough market for buyers.

We chose to work with Bern because he is knowledgeable and responsive, but over the course of our search, he really went above and beyond. For example, we got carried away during the search with a home that exceeded our budget and didn't fit our needs. Rather than pushing us to buy, Bern reminded us that more houses will come on the market and let us come to the decision to wait. This really surprised us and enabled us to get a better house in the end.

To give another example, Bern heard about an amazing house in our target neighborhood before it came on the market. This allowed us to get a sneak peek tour, understand the seller’s priorities, and get prepared with a strong offer and supporting documents. Once we got into the offer stage, Bern did a great job of negotiating for us and the seller chose us out of multiple offers. Bern guided us through escrow, inspections, and close, leveraging his experience and network of professionals, ensuring a seamless experience for the biggest purchase of our lives.

Bern is an amazing realtor to have in your corner. He is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and well-connected - but more than that, he cares about his clients and will put your interests first. I would recommend him to all our friends.

Sanjay Nair

As a first time home buyer, Bern has been very instrumental in helping me and my wife understand the market and provide us with valuable insights here in San Diego. He will always be available for your home buying process. Apart from general home buying experience, Bern also provides valuable inputs regarding general market trends and home improvement options. He has a very informative YouTube channel as well.

Pranoti Bhoyar

Bern provided exceptional service, guiding us through the home-buying process with expertise and care. Off the 56 team made our home-buying experience smooth and stress-free with their expert knowledge, clear communication, and dedication. We highly recommend them for anyone seeking a reliable and professional realtor!

Amita Kumar

Bern really came thru' for me in selling my house in Rancho Penasquitos. He staged and marketed the house in the manner that he had told me that he would and the house sold almost immediately with multiple offers. He is easy to communicate with and was always accessible, both on the phone or meeting in person. He knew the market and helped me price the house just right. He gave his inputs but I never felt that I was being pressured in anyway during final negotiations. I am so glad that I went with my gut feel when I selected him as my broker coz he truly was great!

Mike Reardon

Bern has been an absolute pleasure to work with over the last few years. He is extremely passionate about our Rancho Penasquitos community off the 56 and it shows with all the neighborhood tours and community events. On top to that, he is in the top 1% of real estate agents in San Diego! Another reason I love working with Bern is because he has reliable contact list of local, trusted contractors to assist in all your home improvement projects. He recently just helped me complete a property sale where we had to upgrade all the flooring, paint and add new light fixtures. I used Bern's contacts for everything, and the property turned out beautiful and his contractors were very reasonably priced.
If you are looking to buy or sell in San Diego, choose Bern, you will be more than pleased with him and his team!