What I Do

Who I Help

Chris works with families, first-time homebuyers, move-up buyers, and home sellers in La Mesa and nearby East County communities. Whether you are buying your first home, moving for more space, or preparing to sell, his approach is built around clear advice, local knowledge, and practical strategy.

Areas Served

Chris primarily serves La Mesa, San Carlos, Del Cerro, Spring Valley, Rancho San Diego, College Area, Tierrasanta, and nearby San Diego communities.

How I Help

For buyers, Chris helps clients understand neighborhoods, compare homes honestly, and make confident decisions. For sellers, he focuses on pricing, prep, marketing, and a clear strategy to help homes stand out in the La Mesa market.

REVIEWS

D.L. Molineu

Chris went above and beyond helping my wife and me navigate our home search from out of state. We were focused on La Mesa, but Chris showed us homes across a broader area while we were in town, giving us a much better feel for the different neighborhoods. We ended up with a beautiful home on Mt. Helix. Chris knows the city well and all the ins and outs of the buying process, he fought for us every step of the way, ensuring a great deal while looking out for our interests. Thanks, Chris!

Linda Koehler

Chris is an awesome realtor who helped me sell my La Mesa CA home. His skill and knowledge of the housing market, patience with dealing with an older seller (me) and the great price he got for me was beyond amazing! I can not express how satisfied I was with the whole process. I am just so thankful he was available to handle all the endless paperwork! A 5 star business for sure.

jtownraised

Very knowledgeable and responsive. Works hard for his clients. Would recommend without hesitation. Excellent service!!!
Chris Melingonis - The Realtor Dad
Chris Melingonis - The Realtor Dad Agent License ID: 01714023

+1(619) 929-9812

2820 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA

https://www.TheRealtorDad.com

Chris Melingonis - The Realtor Dad

Chris Melingonis, also known as The Realtor Dad, is a La Mesa and San Diego real estate agent with over 20 years of experience helping buyers and sellers throughout La Mesa, San Diego, and surrounding East County communities. He has earned more than 30 five-star client reviews across Google and Zillow and works with first-time buyers, move-up buyers, homeowners preparing to sell, and clients comparing neighborhoods and housing options throughout the San Diego area.

Chris works closely with buyers who want more than access to listings. He helps clients understand local neighborhoods, compare homes honestly, evaluate price and resale value, and understand the tradeoffs that can affect a purchase. Whether someone is buying their first home, needs more space, or is moving from another part of San Diego or out of state, his goal is to make the process easier to understand and less stressful.

For sellers, Chris focuses on pricing strategy, property preparation, marketing, and clear communication from start to finish. He helps homeowners position their properties for the current market, attract serious buyers, and make informed decisions about pricing, offers, repairs, negotiations, and their bottom line.

Known for a practical, down-to-earth approach, Chris believes buyers and sellers deserve honest answers and useful advice without pressure. Through The Realtor Dad, he also writes about La Mesa and San Diego real estate, local neighborhoods, home values, market trends, buying, selling, and the questions homeowners and homebuyers are actually asking.