Are you treating your home search like a high-stakes lottery? In San Diego’s competitive market, relying on luck and public data is a flawed hypothesis. We propose a repeatable methodology: gain immediate access to the most current home listings and leverage a new market dynamic to save up to 5% on your purchase. Navigating this marketplace pulse requires a proven go-to-market playbook, and as your San Diego real estate experts, The Cassity Team provides the data-driven guidance to produce a winning result.

Get instant access to San Diego MLS listings and learn how new commission rules can save you thousands. The old model is gone—are you ready for the new playbook?

What are San Diego MLS listings?

Think of the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) as the central, verified database where real estate brokers post every property for sale. It is the single source of truth for the property market. Access to the full, real-time MLS is a controlled variable, exclusive to licensed real estate professionals, giving them the most accurate and immediate information on available homes, price adjustments, and status changes.

While consumer-facing real estate websites pull data from the MLS, they often introduce a lag. That delay can be the critical difference between you seeing a new listing and another buyer submitting a winning offer. Working with a team that provides direct access to San Diego MLS listings removes that variable, giving you a significant competitive advantage. You can begin exploring this live data now on our Properties page.

A snapshot of the 2025 San Diego housing market

To formulate a successful acquisition strategy, you must first analyze the current market variables. Here is the latest data from our ongoing analysis:

■ Median Home Prices: The marketplace pulse remains strong. Median home prices are ranging from $985,500 to $1.04 million as of late 2025 [5][8].

■ Market Pace: Homes are moving with velocity. The typical property goes under contract in just 27 days [4].

■ Inventory Levels: Although the housing supply has seen a slight increase, inventory remains tight, creating a competitive environment for buyers [4].

The conclusion from this data is clear: in a market moving this fast, immediate access to new listings is not a luxury—it is an essential component for a successful outcome.

The secret to saving on your San Diego home purchase

So, how do you save 5%? The entire operating model for real estate commissions underwent a paradigm shift after the landmark NAR settlement, creating a massive opportunity for informed buyers.

Here’s the experiment. The “Normal” state involved a bundled 5-6% commission paid by the seller. Then came the “Explosion”—the settlement uncoupled this commission structure. We are now in the “New Normal,” where you negotiate your agent’s fee directly before beginning your home search. This systemic change puts a key financial variable back under your control. To learn more, you can crack the code on San Diego Realtor commission rates today.

How strategic negotiation puts thousands back in your pocket

This new framework gives you unprecedented leverage, but only if your methodology is sound. By strategically negotiating the commission, you can save thousands of dollars.

Let’s test the hypothesis with numbers: on a $1.2M home, a traditional 2.5% buyer’s agent commission is $30,000. If you negotiate that rate to 1.5%, the commission becomes $18,000. That’s a $12,000 savings that goes directly to your bottom line. This isn’t a theoretical model; it’s the new reality for buyers who execute the right strategy. We detail the exact procedure in our guide: San Diego Buyers: Pocket $12K by Taming the 5% Commission.

Why partner with The Cassity Team for your home search?

The Cassity Team is your expert partner for both finding the ideal property and mastering commission negotiation. Led by Jason Cassity, our philosophy is built on transparency and creating long-term client success, not just closing a transaction. Our early hypotheses on agenting involved more enthusiasm than empirical evidence. Turns out, you can’t just will a deal into existence. We’ve since refined our methodology to be slightly more… scientific.

We focus on a problem-solving process, creating a custom go-to-market playbook for every client that includes modern tech like 3D tours and drone videography. But you don’t need to just accept our thesis. As our client Amanda noted, “The Cassity Team always has your back and provides incredible support.” With deep knowledge of San Diego’s unique neighborhood ecosystems and a focus on your financial objectives, our team is the right partner for your experiment.

Get started: your action plan for buying in San Diego

Ready to apply a winning methodology to your home search and your budget? Here is your step-by-step action plan.

➜ Step 1: Explore Live MLS Listings Begin your initial research by observing what’s available right now. Get a real-time feel for the market by viewing our Properties for Sale in California.

➜ Step 2: Schedule a Consultation Contact us to discuss your objectives. We’ll show you how to structure a commission negotiation that gives you a powerful financial advantage from day one.

➜ Step 3: Save Thousands Execute the plan. Partnering with an expert team gives you an edge in finding a home and ensures you keep more of your capital.

Take the first step toward a smarter home-buying experience. Call Jason Cassity at 619.800.6178 to schedule your complimentary consultation.