“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 photographers to swinging by the property after it was sold to check for a FedEx package! I would give 10 stars if possible!”
“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 quickly, but Janet kept pace with every development and supported us at each step. Efficient Preparation and Successful Sale Janet guided us through the home preparation process, which moved swiftly and incurred almost no additional costs. The house looked fantastic, thanks in large part to the efforts of Joy’s partner, JoyLynn Murray. The marketing materials for the Wednesday listing showcased our home beautifully, and the Open House over the weekend was a tremendous success. By Thursday, we had received two offers and ultimately accepted one on Saturday for $30,000 over our asking price. We even secured a backup offer, and the escrow process went smoothly. Janet’s continuous support and counsel made all of this possible. Expert Guidance in Buying Our New Home Janet’s deep knowledge of the local market was evident when she found us the perfect Lake San Marcos home. The property had been on the market for some time, but Janet recognized it was just right for us. She knew the seller was motivated and helped us negotiate a purchase price below the asking amount. Once again, Janet guided us through an accelerated escrow process, ensuring everything proceeded smoothly. Personal Touch and Professionalism Beyond her professional expertise, working with Janet was truly enjoyable. We spent considerable time together and now consider her a good friend—one with vast knowledge of the real estate process. Janet shared her insights whenever it was in our best interests, always empowering us to make our own decisions while ensuring we were well-informed. In both transactions, Janet’s expertise surpassed that of the agents on the other side, and she provided guidance where needed. Wholehearted Recommendation Janet always respected our choices and supported us fully, making sure we understood every aspect of the process. Without hesitation, we recommend Janet Thornton as your real estate agent.”
“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 everything, from getting the place ready for open houses, staging, pricing, and closing, while keeping us posted on every step. You won't find a better team that knows the area better than J&J Realty.”
“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 and we felt confident going into the process. We were first time homebuyers so submitting an offer and going into escrow was all new to us and JoyLynn explained everything clearly and patiently, so we would understand exactly what would happen at each stage. When our offer got accepted, she coached us on contingencies and our rights as buyers. We had a smooth escrow and closed without delays!! I would highly recommend J&J Realty for your real estate transaction. They’re attentive, responsive, knowledgeable and so kind!”
“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 look in! She was so thoughtful and intuitive, uncovering hidden features we hadn’t realized we wanted until she showed us. Janet’s patience and kindness were invaluable, especially with our family helping out as we searched remotely. Her ability to win over our home’s seller, guide us through each step, and make this such a smooth experience has made her not just our realtor but a trusted friend. We’re so grateful to Janet Thornton and J&J Realty for making our dream home in Vista, California, a reality.”
“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 was such a time saver! The cherry on top is Janet is an absolute delight to work with! Use J&J Realty, you will be happy you did!”
“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--and doing both the buying and selling simultaneously adds a whole other level to the process--but my husband and I felt at ease with Janet on our team.”
“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 strategies to highlight our desire to purchase the North County home and to attract buyers to our home in East County. We also worked with her business partner, JoyLynn Murray and together, they provided a seamless and comprehensive team. They employed a fantastic team of professionals who made our house shine, both inside and outside. After several showings, two open houses and five days, they sold our home for thousands over the asking price. They are thoughtful, honest, hardworking, knowledgeable and professional. It felt like we were a team throughout the entire process. If you are looking for a realtor who does what they say they'll do (and then some more)...these ladies are the realtors you are looking for.”
“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 neighborhood amenities, traffic/travel tips and shared stories of clients experiences. To get our place ready to sell, Janet provided excellent guidance on pricing and unit preparation. She had a squadron of reasonably priced professionals that quickly upgraded our unit. Janet is an excellent problem solver and guided us through some tough issues. She went above and beyond at every turn! She listens well and we had complete trust in Janet and the J&J Realty staff. We are very satisfied and recommend Janet Thornton and her team highly!”