Holly Barr, Broker Associate/Realtor - SoCal & Southern NV

09/15/2026

UNDER CONTRACT 🏡✨

There’s something extra special about helping a client purchase her first home. 🤍

She knew what mattered to her — a great location close to work, a home she could make her own, and that beautiful golf course view. Now we’re officially under contract and one step closer to making it hers!

So excited for my client and this next chapter. There’s nothing better than helping someone find a place that just feels right. 🥂🔑

Buyer Represented | Rancho Bernardo

Thinking about buying your first home? I’d love to help you navigate it from start to keys.

Holly Barr | CA DRE #01958986
MrsHollyBarr.com

09/10/2026

What if Downtown San Diego was right outside your front door? ✨

Welcome to 1150 J Street #524 at Metrome, right in the heart of East Village.

This west-facing corner studio offers 718 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space, with an oversized kitchen, expansive eat-at bar, open-concept layout, in-unit laundry, Nest thermostat, and gated underground parking.

And the location? Hard to beat. You’re just blocks from Petco Park, with the Gaslamp Quarter, waterfront, restaurants, coffee shops, nightlife and everything Downtown San Diego has to offer right outside your door.

Whether you’re looking for a primary residence, a downtown home base, or an investment opportunity, this is an incredible chance to own your piece of East Village.

📍 1150 J Street #524 | East Village
🏙️ Studio | 718 Sq. Ft.
💰 Offered at $399,900

Want to see it in person? Send me a DM or contact me to schedule a private showing.

Holly Barr
Broker Associate | DRE #01958986
Coldwell Banker Realty

09/09/2026

The inspection report comes back and it's 63 pages long with 27 things flagged. 😳

First reaction: WHAT DID I JUST BUY?!

I promise, this happens.

But a long inspection report doesn't automatically mean you're buying a bad house. What matters is what's actually on those pages.

In my newest blog, I'm breaking down what buyers should actually know after a home inspection:

🔎 What happens after the inspection
🏡 What buying “as-is” really means
🔨 Whether sellers have to make repairs
💰 Repairs vs. credits
📋 When we may need a specialist
⏰ Why your contingency deadlines matter

And one of the biggest things I want buyers to remember:

Quantity ≠ severity.

Sometimes 27 findings are simply 27 things we need to understand. And sometimes one finding is the one we really need to talk about.

👇 Read the full guide below.

Your home inspection comes back.

09/08/2026

A listing price is just a number someone decided to put on a house. 👀

That doesn’t automatically mean that’s what the house is worth.

This is honestly one of my favorite parts of representing buyers is digging into the comps, price per square foot, lot size, location, condition, current competition and figuring out what the numbers are actually telling us.

And then there’s the human side of real estate. 😂 Some sellers intentionally price low to create multiple offers. Some price right around the comps. And some are convinced they have the best house on the block and aren’t moving from their number.

Fun fact: I actually started my real estate career working for an appraisal management company, so property valuation has been part of my world from the very beginning.

At the end of the day, I’m never here to tell my buyers what they have to pay.

I’ll do my homework. I’ll tell you what I’m seeing. I’ll give you my opinion. I’ll explain the risks and your options.

Then you make the decision.

Because sometimes the answer is: let’s go get this house. 🏡
And sometimes it’s: I love the house, but I don’t love the numbers.

Save this one for the next time you’re scrolling Zillow wondering if a house is actually worth the asking price. 😂

Thinking about buying in San Diego? My DMs are always open. 🤍

09/02/2026

Just because a home is listed for $900,000 doesn’t mean it’s worth $900,000. 🏡

And honestly, this is one of my favorite parts of representing buyers.

Before we decide what to offer, I want to know what the numbers actually say.

Comparable sales. Price per square foot. Lot size. Location. Condition. Upgrades. Current competition. Recent market activity.

And then there’s the human side of it.

Sometimes sellers intentionally list low because they want multiple offers. Sometimes they price right around the comps. And sometimes they’re convinced they own the best house on the block.

So how do we figure out what a home is actually worth?

I broke the whole thing down in my newest blog including the difference between **list price, market value, offer price and appraised value.**

If you’re thinking about buying in San Diego, this is a good one to save.

👇 Read the full blog below.

09/01/2026

I swear I explain this process in my sleep at this point 😂

Buying a home can sound SO complicated when you start hearing words like escrow, earnest money, contingencies, appraisal, underwriting… but I promise it makes a lot more sense when someone actually explains it to you.

So I broke down what actually happens from getting pre-approved all the way to getting your keys 🔑🏡

And no, you don’t need to know all of this before you buy. That’s literally my job.

I’ve been doing this for 15+ years and one of the biggest things I want my clients to feel is informed. I’ll give you my opinion, explain your options, tell you what I think a property is worth, and help you make the best decision for you.

If buying a home has been somewhere in the back of your mind — even if you think you’re 6 months or a year away — DM me. You might be closer than you think. 🤍

Save this one for later 🔖

08/26/2026

Buying a home comes with a LOT of questions. 🏡

What happens after your offer is accepted? What is earnest money? Is it refundable? What exactly is escrow? What happens if the inspection finds something or the home doesn’t appraise?

These are some of the most common questions I answer for buyers, so I put together a simple step-by-step guide to the home buying process from getting pre-approved all the way to getting the keys. 🔑

If buying a home in San Diego is on your radar, this is a great place to start.

And as always, if you have questions about your specific situation, feel free to reach out. I’m always happy to help.

👇 Read the full guide below.

Buying a home is one of the largest financial decisions most people will make, but the home buying process can feel confusing especially if you're purchasing your first home or haven't bought real estate in several years...

08/24/2026

✨ JUST SOLD | $2,888,000 ✨

What a way to start the week! 🥹🔑

So incredibly excited for my buyers as they officially close on this beautiful Carmel Valley home and begin their next chapter. 🏡

There is so much that happens behind the scenes of a transaction like this; negotiations, inspections, problem solving, coordinating all the moving pieces and making sure my clients are protected every step of the way.

Today, we get to celebrate. 🥂

Congratulations to my buyers on their beautiful new home! I’m so grateful they trusted me to represent them through such an important purchase. 🤍

📍 13425 El Presidio Trail | Carmel Valley
💰 Sold for $2,888,000
🤝 Buyer Representation

Holly Barr | Broker Associate
CA DRE #01958986

LuxuryRealEstate BuyerRepresentation ColdwellBankerRealty

08/12/2026

🏡 There isn’t one San Diego housing market right now.

Some homes are selling quickly. Others are sitting.

Detached homes in highly sought after neighborhoods can still see strong buyer demand, while certain condo markets are experiencing more inventory and giving buyers considerably more choices.

So is San Diego a buyer’s market or a seller’s market?

The answer increasingly depends on where you’re looking, what type of property it is, the price point and how much competition is actually on the market.

I broke down what I’m seeing firsthand along with the latest market data in my newest blog.

Same county. Different market. Different strategy.

Read the full article here 👇

By Holly Barr | San Diego Broker Associate | August 2026

08/09/2026

Sunday at the office 🏡✨ Open house mode.