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With over 30 years of combined experience, Janet and JoyLynn bring deep local knowledge and a boutique approach to real estate. Ranked in the top 3% of San Diego agents, they have guided 500+ families through seamless transactions. Unlike large teams, they work directly with every client, ensuring expert guidance, personalized attention, and strategic marketing. Whether you're relocating or selling a luxury home, J&J Realty delivers analytical precision and heartfelt service—making your real estate goals a stress-free reality.

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A Reputation Built on Trust & Results

"Joylyn Murray made my home selling experience smooth and steady! She was in constant communication and delivered honest information about the process. Her team at J&J Realty took a lot of the pressure off of home selling with solid recommendations to get my house sold! This includes everything from finding and scheduling carpet cleaners and photogrRead MoreRead Less
"Our Experience Working with Janet Thornton of J&J Realty Exceptional Support Throughout the Home Selling Process We cannot imagine how we would have managed without Janet Thornton’s expertise and guidance. Her involvement was crucial to our success in selling our old Carlsbad home and purchasing a new one in Lake San Marcos. Everything happened quiRead MoreRead Less
"If you're looking to sell in North San Diego County, I can't recommend J&J Realty enough! My partner and I worked directly with Janet Thornton, who helped us sell our home in San Marcos. We were a bit nervous as we were entering an uneasy market and the end of summer, but Janet's expertise made the process seamless and easy. Janet took care of everRead MoreRead Less
"We recently closed on our first home and JoyLynn Murray was exceptional at every stage of the process. From the very beginning, we knew she would do an amazing job of representing us solely due to her thoroughness in researching and presenting information at the start of our search! She took her time to get to know us and what we were looking for aRead MoreRead Less
"Great communicator and a true professional. Janet with J& J Realty did an amazing job from start to finish in ensuring that everything was set for success in getting my house sold in the Temecula, California area. R/s, Mullings"
"Working with Janet Thornton and JoyLynn Murray at J&J Realty has been an absolute joy. After being referred to them by a close family friend, we felt immediate trust and relief knowing we were in such capable hands. Janet Thonrton took our list of wishes and, in record time, found us the perfect home in a neighborhood we had never even thought to lRead MoreRead Less
"Janet Thornton is the best! We are now moved in and settled in our new home in Oceanside and could not be happier! Janet is so helpful, patient and knowledgeable, which we especially needed since we lived out of town. Janet would film or tour houses with us on video call so we only came to Oceanside to see the homes that meet our criteria. That wasRead MoreRead Less
"We absolutely adored working with J&J Realty! Janet Thornton helped with selling our condo and buying our home. The process of doing both seemed daunting but Janet made it effortless. She communicated each step clearly along the way and her professionalism was out of this world. Moving in general is one of the most stressful things someone can do--Read MoreRead Less
"My husband and I first met Janet Thornton of J&J Realty in 2017 when she represented us as a buyer's agent to purchase our dream home in Carlsbad. In 2024, we decided it was time to sell our former residence which we lived in for 19 years and had been renting it out for 6 years. We knew Janet was the person to represent us because she used unique Read MoreRead Less
"Janet Thornton of J&J Realty helped us both as buyers and sellers in the Point Loma area of San Diego. We live out of state and her knowledge and personal insight in the area helped us find the perfect location in our price range for our needs. Janet researched the HOAs and made sure the reserve funds were adequate in addition to showing us neighRead MoreRead Less

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