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Meet Cathy O'Malley

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Cathy O'Malley

Senior Real Estate Transition Specialist

Get to Know Me

I'm a native San Diegan and have lived in North San Diego County since 1990. I specialize in working with Baby Boomers, first-time homebuyers, and investors. My No. 1 priority is helping you achieve your real estate goals. This experience is about you and your goals. Working with me, you'll get a person who will listen to and understand your wants and needs.

My extensive knowledge of the current real estate market is beneficial in helping you achieve your goals. I take pride in staying up to date on what's happening in the market here in San Diego County. Buying and selling real estate is an exciting time! I will do what it takes to ensure a smooth transaction for you. I will guide you through the entire transaction and answer all your questions along the way.

Excellent communication is instrumental during any real estate transaction, and you'll be kept apprised throughout. I don't take my clients or their goals for granted, and I appreciate the concerns that come along with such a huge transition.

What My Clients Say

We couldn't have asked for a better realtor; we were so lucky to have found Lori to sell our house. She was very clear about all aspects of the process; she was detailed and organized, and most of all, she conducted business with integrity. We got an offer within 2 days of putting our house on the market, received an offer 10k above asking, and closed in less than 30 days. Lori was always two steps ahead...

— Kelley K.

What My Clients Say

Cathy is the ultimate professional, always keeping our best interests in mind, providing sound and straightforward advice, and ensuring we were informed of any developments at all times. We couldn't have had a better experience with any other agent!

— Anna

What My Clients Say

As a first-time home buyer, Cathy was there to guide me every step of the way. We entered into a tough seller's market with my goal of finding a home in a month. With that in mind, Cathy was exceptionally quick at setting up viewings and guiding me on how to place an offer to beat out the competition. Cathy essentially took care of all the hard work and stress that comes with home buying. She also recomm...

— Blake

What My Clients Say

Cathy was amazing to work with! She knows the real estate business, and from the very beginning she was committed to helping us find the right house. It was a very difficult real estate market because of COVID, low inventory, and the overall competitive nature of the bids. When we found the home we really wanted, Cathy developed an excellent working relationship with the seller's agent, and I'm very conf...

— Warrren

What My Clients Say

Cathy O'Malley was an absolute pleasure to work with! I recently had the opportunity to work alongside her on the opposite side of a real estate transaction, and I was thoroughly impressed by her professionalism, communication, and collaborative spirit from start to finish. She made the entire process smooth and enjoyable.

— Eric H.

What My Clients Say

How to describe Lori? Imagine having a good friend who had inside real estate knowledge and was willing to take you through the entire process. That's how it feels to work with Lori. (Although I don't think I've ever had a friend who responded so quickly to my texts and emails.) My wife and I were first-time home buyers. We had pretty much no idea how anything worked besides what we found on Google. Cons...

— Ryan H.

What My Clients Say

We recently closed escrow on a home purchase in Escondido, CA. Our realtor was Cathy O'Malley, and I would like to highly recommend her services. We live in AZ, so she had to go above and beyond to help us with certain aspects of the process, including dealing with inspectors and repairs, recommending workers, and anything else that we could not do since we were so far away. She did all this very efficie...

— Marcus D.

What My Clients Say

Cathy was excellent! She was prompt to respond, knowledgeable in answering our questions, and proactive in explaining the many processes and forms involved in home buying. She helped us find our property, tour it, and navigate submitting an offer. Then, she took us through the whole escrow process and checked in with us even though it was over the holidays, which was helpful! She has helped several other...

— Olivia G.

What My Clients Say

If you're looking for attentive, dedicated, efficient, friendly, honest, kind, productive, and professional real estate agents working for you, then Lori Ratliff and Cathy O'Malley are the agents you should consider! As a first-time home seller, they truly helped me every step of this journey and produced amazing results! Lori was highly recommended to me by a friend, and I'm very grateful that she and C...

— Deb D.

What My Clients Say

Integrity, great personality, and seasoned professional! After my experience trying to sell my father's condo with the wrong real estate agent, I can tell you Cathy is absolutely the right agent to get the job done. Since I have a basis of comparison, it was a night-and-day difference between the two agents. Cathy has an incredibly positive attitude, exceptional market knowledge and experience, and demon...

— Lisa H.

What My Clients Say

I recently had the pleasure of working with Cathy and Lori, and I must say, they exceeded my expectations in nearly every aspect of the selling process. They were reliable and efficient. From the start, Cathy and Lori were attentive. Their communication was timely and clear, keeping me informed at every step of the journey. What I appreciated most was their honesty; they provided valuable insights and ma...

— Brooke H.

What My Clients Say

Cathy O’Malley is not only an incredibly knowledgeable realtor, but she is also a truly wonderful person to do business with. Most people may only have the opportunity to work with a realtor once, but our family has been fortunate enough to work with Cathy twice, and both experiences came back-to-back during two very difficult times in our lives. Unfortunately, both my mom and my wife’s father passed awa...

— Chris H.

What My Clients Say

We could not have asked for better representation. Cathy and Lori took care of us every step of the way, navigating several challenging moments. They conducted business in a very professional yet friendly manner. Their communication was prompt and spot on. If you are considering listing, or you’re looking for a new home, these two are your people.

— Judy A.

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Cathy O'Malley | CA DRE #01951752

(760) 594-6160
[email protected]

Lorella Ratliff | CA DRE# 01345138

(760) 470-2519
[email protected]

17135 Camino Del Sur Ste 115 San Diego, CA 92127