When it comes to selling a home, all realtors want to close the deal and get the best price for their client. In a small town like Coronado, the very best realtors do all of those things while building relationships that help the community thrive.
Del Coronado Realty is a full-service boutique brokerage specializing in concierge-level real estate in Coronado, La Jolla, Del Mar Heights and the surrounding coastal San Diego area.
The brokerage is helmed by Ruth Ann Fisher, a longtime Coronado resident with over 30 years of real estate experience. Focusing closely on clients’ lifestyles, as well as every detail of the sale, Fisher and her team provide the epitome of customer care, routinely going above and beyond to ensure absolute satisfaction.
“I never wanted to be the biggest firm,” she said. “I just wanted to be the best.”
Fisher understands the stress, planning and financial commitment involved with relocating, whether it’s across town or across the country. As a Navy wife, she moved 17 times in 22 years. Her family settled in Coronado in 1999, where she has been a visible and respected member of the community ever since.
Her many accolades include the Coronado Chamber of Commerce’s Louis R. Hardy Jr. Award for significant business and civic contributions to the community and the People’s Choice Award from Coronado Lifestyle Magazine for best real estate agent 10 years in a row.
In 2008, the Hotel del Coronado approached Fisher with an offer to move the brokerage into the retail corridor of the iconic beach resort, just steps away from the main lobby. The establishment of Del Coronado Realty within the resort has brought an unparalleled benefit to clients. With this location, Fisher and her team have the exclusive ability to showcase available properties to over 500,000 discerning guests every year.
This summer, Del Coronado Realty wrapped up sales of 75 luxury condos at the Hotel del Coronado’s Shore House development. Originally anticipated to be an 18-month sellout, the project sold out in nine days plus a waiting list.
“To me, it speaks to the quality of my reputation and our brokerage that The Del would want to partner with us,” she said. “Our company is based on relationships and community.”
Fisher brings comprehensive knowledge of the coastal Southern California market and a dedication to client satisfaction to every sale. Clients also benefit from her negotiating skills and banking background, as she understands the financial side of real estate.
The pride, integrity and sense of duty that comes with being a military wife carries over into Fisher’s work as a realtor and broker. She vows to always place the best interests of her clients at the forefront.
“It’s not always about the bottom line, but about doing what’s right. And sometimes, what’s right is telling the client not to buy or sell right now,” she said. “When I make decisions for my clients, they’re the same decisions I would make if they were family.”
Having been captured by the unique allure of Coronado decades ago, Fisher delights in sharing its charms with the world. It’s the quintessential Southern California coastal town, she said.
Visitors will see families riding bikes and attending outdoor concerts on the weekends. Surrounded by the ocean on three sides, one can take a quick ferry trip and experience the thriving metropolis of San Diego before returning to the tranquility of island life.
“It’s the best of all of the worlds,” Fisher said. “I can’t think of a better place to call home.”
Del Coronado Realty is located within the Hotel del Coronado at 1500 Orange Ave. Stop by, call (619) 437-1888, or visit DelCoronadoRealty.com to learn more.