Shannon Itzaina
Shannon Itzaina

Shannon Itzaina

Broker • CA DRE #: 01816893

Hi! My name is Shannon Itzaina (Its-ina).

I have been a Realtor for over 17 years and have sold over 130 homes. I love every minute of how I get to help my amazing clients either Sell or Purchase their HOME! Some of my best experiences, as a Realtor, have been helping senior clients relocate and downsize to smaller more affordable senior communities. When it was time for my Husband and I to retire, first we went to Holden Beach, North Carolina for 3 amazing years! And when we decided to come back to San Diego County, I used my vast amount of knowledge to find the Lakeshore Gardens Senior Community for ourselves.

My Husband, Jim, and I have been together over 20 years and married 16 of them. We have 7 children between the two of us and 3 grandchildren. Jim is a native Californian and I am from the Virginia & Tennessee area. Jim is an avid surfer and we both love to ride our bikes. We find that our focus is our children the majority of the time, however service to our community is what gives us an added purpose.

I started my Real Estate career as a single Mother of four. I was in the retail industry, specifically as a Manager of Brighton Collectables at the North County Mall in Escondido. I enjoyed my career at Brighton, however retail hours are not family friendly. I found Real Estate to be flexible hours and as a business owner the more I put into my business the more I gained out of it.

Even though my family is a big part of my life, I place my client’s happiness as a priority and their happiness is what I base my success, as their Realtor on, period! You can go to my Zillow agent site and see the vast amount of 5 star reviews from my clients.

Thank you for taking time to look for an experienced Realtor and please let me know how I can help you and your family! 🙂 Thank you!

Featured Listings

What My Clients Say

l10031942

Seller
‟If I could give Shannon 10 Stars I would. She not only represented us, she staged the house: she brought over boxes and helped us pack; she came to the house when our movers were packing and loading our furniture and property and used her experience with moving companies to make sure everything was done properly. And after everything was done, she … invited our friends and neighbors to a going away party for us, At her expense. Also, she is not my sister or a relative. She IS, however, truly the best real estate agent I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with” Read More ▾

Deanavladic

Buyer/Seller
‟Shannon is an amazing realtor and person! We found our dream house before our current house was even on the market. We also had a new baby so you can imagine how unready our house was to sell! In order to get our new home we had to do the impossible: write a contingent offer in a competitive market and have it accepted, AND get our house ready to s … ell for top dollar. Shannon was awesome and 1.) got our contingent offer accepted by the sellers, 2.) got our house ready to sell (and by this I mean put into tip-top, model home ready condition and 3.) made it the best marketed home in the price-range.... and sold it in 4 days! Both transactions went so smoothly and I couldn't have asked for a better realtor or experience! If you're thinking of buying or selling, CALL SHANNON” Read More ▾

Ocegu003

Buyer
‟My husband and I had an amazing experience with Shannon! She is absolutely outstanding in every way! From the first contact we made with her, she was always super fast at responding, very detailed, and has amazing knowledge in the trade! Her attitude is one of a kind! We truly enjoyed working with someone who is very passionate at what they do, and … always has a smile! Purchasing our home was such a positive experience, and it was all because of Shannon! We highly recommend her!!!!!” Read More ▾

Kathleen Lamb9

Seller
‟Working with Shannon itzaina has been a joy from start to finish, from the day in October when my handyman suggested I call her and she came right over and said she would love to help me but you was not going to pressure me in any way, to the night she sent her locksmith over to get me into my house at 9 p.m., to the beautiful job she did staging a … nd photographing my condo, to her handling of the sale, to the day escrow closed, her commitment to my best interest has been unfailing. She combines skill, experience, savvy, warmth, humor, and a strong personal connection with so many people in her industry, with high ethical standards and an amazing work ethic. I am so grateful for the way Shannon guided me through this sale. Next, top agent Shannon itzaina, who has become a dear friend, and I will find the perfect new home for me. I can't wait! Sincerely, Kathlee” Read More ▾

Rebjvd

Seller
‟Shannon was wonderful to work with. She was so helpful through the process. She fights for every penney due the Seller. She has excellent resources for any work to be done on house for the sale. I can not say enough good things about her!”

Zuser20140623153154884

Seller
‟Shannon was amazing at helping with an elaborate remodel that had to happen before the house was listed and once listed did an incredible job of keeping me informed and updated on the listing. Once in escrow her negotiation skills and communication throughout was stellar!”

Rmainard007

Seller
‟Shannon is the absolute best realtor bar none! We needed our house to sell and she guided us through everything. We knew there was work needed on our house but we didn't have the budget for everything, Shannon advised us perfectly! She treated our home sale like it was her own, always making time for our questions and concerns and addressing the ve … ry promptly, while staying on top of the other side making sure everything gets done on time correctly. She honest, reliable, and awesome! If you want your house to sell, hire Shannon Itzaina” Read More ▾

Brittanymariegleason

Seller
‟Shannon is the most professional, caring and experienced agent I have ever worked with. She went above and beyond what I could have ever imagined a agent to do. She made selling our home easy, quick and painless. If you are looking for an agent who is dedicated to her work and who will do anything to help you she is your girl! I would highly recomm … end her to anyone” Read More ▾

Kevin Johnson

Buyer
‟Honestly, when we started looking for a new home, I was skeptical of many agents out there. I wasn't sure if they would be looking out for my family and I, or if they were just in it for the $. There are SO many agents out there we didn't know who to go with...I finally decided to ask a friend for advice, and he said he had the perfect person...and … he was right. Shannon listened to what we were looking for, she is honest and forthcoming. Not to mention we were under a deadline as the house we were occupying was a rental, and the owner decided he wanted to sell the property. Shannon was available at our convenience and pretty quickly, to get out to the properties we chose to visit. She was organized throughout. We found a home and it was a soon to be auctioned home. Shannon was able to coordinate with our loan officer and get the process, start to close done in 21 days!!! I know she had to make a lot of extra calls and "encourage others" to push this process forward. I don't think that any other agent would have gotten us through this process in such a short time. She was tenacious at getting it done. My husband, family and I are extremely thankful for her. This is a person that treats you like family...you never feel like you are part of a check off list to her. She is an agent with a huge heart as well. When the seller's of the house we were buying were having difficulty getting moved out, she (and her husband) were there helping them pack things up and move things out, she wasn't their agent but she was there and helping in any way she could. Shannon really goes above and beyond the call of duty. She really is amazing” Read More ▾

Chelseacampbell1990

Buyer
‟Shannon was A-MAZING. My fiance and I were first time home buyers and Shannon was able to guide us through the sometimes painful process. She caught things that we didn't even notice and prevented us from walking into some not-so-good deals. When we got into escrow, she was very thorough and made sure we understood everything we were signing (there … was a ton of paperwork). Shannon communicated beautifully with our mortgage guy, the escrow company, and the seller's agents to make sure our escrow went smoothly. My fiance and I are now living in the perfect house for us. I'm so grateful to have had her at our side throughout the process. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!” Read More ▾

Pnajor

Buyer
‟If their is one word to describe Shannon it would be awesome! I have purchased four homes and by far the was the fastest and easy is processed ever because of Shannon. Shannon was all over every part of this whole purchase without me even having to ask I would recommend her to anybody that wants an agent that is going to actually work for them and … not for the seller” Read More ▾

BrandonBelfield

Buyer/Seller
‟Shannon has helped me and my wife purchase two homes and sell one. She made the process go as smooth as possible and was always available to take calls and answer questions. She had a lot of good suggestions when selling and our staged home looked great while ensuring we got the most money possible.”

CrystalJohnson84

Seller
‟My fiance and I have both worked with other agents before, and none can compare to the experience Shannon provided. Shannon loves what she does and it shows. She knows the market inside and out, and gave us updates on a daily basis. She organized everything for us and made it so simple by listing the work that would need to be done to optimize our … sale profits, and even works with a team of trusted vendors to get the job done for the items we weren't able to handle on our own. She went out of her way to help us get the place ready and worked with a professional photographer to take staging pictures to really show off the beauty of our home. And she explained every bit of the paperwork and signing process to us so clearly and simply that we were clear about every single step. We couldn't believe how smoothly and quickly our sale went, and we look forward to working with Shannon for finding our dream home soon” Read More ▾

Lau72002

Seller
‟Shannon was extremely helpful getting our house ready for sale. She had all the contacts and took care of everything. Once it was done the house was a masterpiece and we had an offer in 10 days. She made the whole process of getting our house on the market and sold so easy.”

Rich Kerns

Seller
‟In nearly 40 years of buying and selling real estate, we have experienced working with numerous agents. Shannon just may be the best of the lot! She very professionally and expertly handles all the transactional requirements, as one would expect. It's the other things that Shannon does, however, that sets her apart from the other albeit qualified a … nd competent realtors. From her well-researched advice regarding sales price, to her creative strategy for marketing, and her almost obsessive attention to detail, Shannon's work is truly remarkable. When we learned that she had personally replaced a cracked electrical outlet cover, climbed a ladder and replaced a faulty fire detector (on a vaulted ceiling, no less!), and touched up paint, we knew we were in good hands! We could not recommend Shannon more highly” Read More ▾

Zuser20140823145307292

Seller
‟Shannon goes above and beyond the roles of an agent when helping you with the process of selling/buying a home. She helps you out with every avenue needed to ensure a smooth transaction and a timely closing. Trust in Shannon and listen to her, she knows what she is talking about. We gave her free range on selling our house and did a few minor thing … s she suggested before listing and 2 days on the market we had a full asking price offer. We truly believe if it wasn’t for Shannon’s hard work and dedication to us and our house we wouldn’t have sold as fast or for asking full price. Shannon is not the agent that tries to get as many homes as possible, she has a select amount of home listings so that she can personally be involved and pay attention to each home and the process for each customer, something the we valued all along the way. We would absolutely recommend Shannon and would without hesitation use her again. Your best decision when selling or buying a house is to hire Shannon as your agent! Trust in Shannon and you will not be disappointed. I think she has a super woman cape hidden in her closet!” Read More ▾

Afagan2

Buyer
‟We used Shannon as our realtor to sell our home and purchase a new one. Her service is top notch and she sees to every detail! We highly recommend her and are so happy with how smooth the entire process went. Thank you, Shannon! We will definitely use her again when we are ready to sell and buy again!”

Radical Eel

Seller
‟My husband and I say—no joke—that Shannon has ruined us for all other realtors! She is organized, responsive, knowledgeable, and goes above and beyond to be helpful in every way possible. Her warm personality and good humor are icing on the cake. Incidentally, we were referred to Shannon by another of her happy clients who was raving about her. So … when we started thinking about selling our home, we gave her a shot. Even though we were several months away from being ready to sell, she jumped right into helping us immediately. She predicted (with impressive accuracy) what the market would be doing over the next few months, when would be the best time to sell, and almost exactly how much our house might sell for. She has her ear to the ground, does her homework, and has an uncanny intuition about the real estate market, born of many years of experience. She gave us very good advice at every step of the way, starting with our first meeting when she gave us a list of what to start on to make our house more attractive to buyers. She not only hooked us up with resources for contractors, but spent her own time getting us quotes, negotiating, and making endless appointments, from big things like her personal favorite handyman she works with, who did tons of great work for us for a reasonable price, to little things like the carpet cleaners. Anytime we called her with questions, she instantly put our minds at ease with her solid guidance. In the last few weeks before we planned to list, in the chaos of our young family packing up and moving out of state with 2 small children and our big dog, she was at our house almost every day making sure everything was happening on schedule—all the last-minute cosmetic upgrades, the cleaners, the photographers. She paid for a lot of things out of pocket so we didn’t have to worry about it in the moment, and kept meticulous records so we could reimburse her later. At one point during the time crunch, she was even over at our home helping to paint the walls! I am not kidding! We were bowing at Shannon’s feet with gratitude and talking her up to all our friends *before* we even listed our house for sale. And here is the best part—she got our house sold, for an impressive sum, after SEVEN DAYS on the market. We got 2 offers and were able to choose the better one. On day 8, we went into escrow. THEN, we ended up closing after only a 10-day escrow! The buyers were so excited about the house that they asked to close early. We give a lot of credit for the quick sale to enthusiastic buyers to Shannon’s wisdom about where our time and money would pay off the most in preparing our house for sale, and of course to her business savvy, negotiation skills and punctuality. She takes care of business, and is one of the hardest workers we’ve ever met. We are so grateful that we used her as our seller’s agent, and would do it again in a heartbeat. We think of Shannon as a trusted friend now. Anytime someone is looking for a great realtor in the area, we make sure to recommend her. She deserves the business more than anyone, and she will not disappoint! Give her a call” Read More ▾

Zuser20140713180953600

Seller
‟Shannon worked very hard to assist me in preparing my home to get the best possible price. She worked diligently in assisting me through the selling process from start to finish. She was extremely helpful in getting the necessary inspections completed in both a timely and cost effective manner. I am completely satisfied with the work she performed … and recommend her as a Realtor to others in the San Diego area” Read More ▾

Aubreyfrost

Buyer
‟If there were ten stars for these categories she would have earned all of them too! My husband and i were first time home buyers...... SO, we were obviously a lot of fun to work with:) I could not imagine working with another realtor. Our team called her the bulldog, and we all talked about what it must be like to be on the receiving end of her neg … otiating! scarey!!! I said team, because thats what it felt like when we were going through Escrow...we were a team....Just like she says on her card, "Team Shannon", she's not messing around:) Through our entire 33 day escrow Shannon was right by our side...making sure we understood every word of every document and communicating with the selling agent and every inspector to cross every T and dot EVERY i. My husband and I thought she was a real live robot! She didnt miss a thing. The best part of everything was her contagious laugh and her award winning sense of humor...Shes a real person, all the way to her southern charm:) I adore Shannon, i appreciate her tenacity and attention to detail. Now, almost three weeks in our new home, im still calling on her to help me navigate through the endless junk mail you are bombarded with when landing in your new home, and she is always there, ready to dive in:) This lady is a serious rock star and i love her” Read More ▾

Dogle4

Seller
‟Shannon's dedication and commitment to her profession made it possible for us to have a great experience selling our home. Not only did we get the price we wanted, we sold in 2 weeks!”

Chris & Jennifer Nichols

Seller
‟Shannon provided us with professional, honest and skilled real estate service. She was very personable and responsive, and she also anticipated the hurdles we would face selling our home and proactively found solutions to them. She offered a top-notch online presentation of our home, including sharp, professional photography. Despite a slow sales m … arket, we sold our home very quickly once we employed her services. We strongly recommend her” Read More ▾

User12568836

Buyer
‟Shannon was a great realtor, always available to us, always answered all of our questions. She helped us get the deal that we wanted. She treated us like family.”

Kazman39

Seller
‟I wish there were 10 stars! Shannon helped us in the early preparation of selling our home, so when we listed we were ready and sold our home in 11 days! She put so much effort into the open houses and marketing and if I ever have to sell again, she's the only agent I would ever use and ever refer to friends and family.”

Zuser20140613202937636

Seller
‟Shannon Itzaina is the hardest working realtor I have ever had the pleasure to work with and her work ethic is the best I have seen in the business. The reviews concerning her services are accurate. If you need a genuine performer, then I highly recommend Shannon.”

Chrisjsmith788

Seller
‟Unbelieveable Experience! Best Realtor in San Diego County! Between my wife and I we have been through more than a dozen realtors (buying and selling agents) and wondered most of the time whether or not we'd be better off without one. I am an industry professional and my wife used to be so we do have a higher expectation than most. That said, I am … a believer that you should actually work if you want to get paid. Shannon went way above and beyond and blew our expectations out of the water. We had a lot of bumps in the road: tenants that could not be trusted to keep the place clean for showings, an uncooperative hoa, a new baby and the prospect of the market declining again when we decided to sell. Shannon was there every step of the way and made the whole thing as painless as possible- meeting with contractors, cleaners, installers, etc. since she knew we were both working, taking care of an infant, and lived a good distance from the property we were selling. Absolutely amazing experience! She is our dedicated agent for all our real estate needs from now on” Read More ▾

Tatianamclemens

Buyer/Seller
‟Shannon helped us sell our home and find a new property to buy and was extremely thorough with all aspects of both transactions. Our house sold in one day(!) and she was diligent in making sure everything was taken care of during a very short escrow. She went above and beyond to insure we were comfortable with every step of the way. She knows her s … tuff and she works very hard for her clients. This is the third real estate transaction we've worked with Shannon and we would recommend her to anyone looking for an agent” Read More ▾

User7468594

Buyer
‟Shannon made the home buying experience a pleasurable one! She was always available to help answer questions, her communication and follow through is excellent, and her professionalism and expertise is second to none!”

User09397450

Buyer
‟The best of the best. She knows the market and is very responsive to the clients needs. I could not recommend anyone better than Shannon to list or sell a home. You will not find anyone better or more professional.”

User0071498

Buyer
‟Heaven sent, would not even be able to begin to describe Shannon! After working with another realtor, and being really upset with their abilities, I found Shannon! She was always available, knowledgeable, and working endlessly to find our family our first home! She was amazing at negotiating, and did awesome with our VA loan. Couldn't have asked fo … r a better experience!!!!!!! THANK YOU SHANNON!!!” Read More ▾

User2926912

Buyer
‟Shannon is your go-to Realtor. She will move heaven and earth to get you into the home of your dreams. Shannon made herself available constantly to answer questions and really motivated the seller's agent to respond in a timely manner to questions we had about the property. She also went out of her way to connect with the previous owner to secure m … ailbox keys and gargage openers” Read More ▾

User8685862

Seller
‟Shannon was actually on the job even before we had firmly decided on a course of action. In a passing conversation about our move out of state, Shannon offered her services should we decide to sell my mother's condo. We had originally planned to keep it for our son, as we thought the market was too soft. From the information Shannon's research prov … ided us, we were able to determine that marketing the condo was actually in our best interest. Shannon did the rest, and long distance I might add. The condo sold quickly, slightly below our asking price. The transaction went smoothly. All in all, we were extremely pleased with the skill, knowledge, and service Shannon provided us” Read More ▾

User65110395

Buyer
‟Shannon was very knowledgeable, attentive & professional throughout the home buying process. She went the extra mile & even wrote our lender a beautiful letter as to why the home we wanted was perfect for us. Even after the home buying process itself was complete, Shannon made herself available numerous times after for questions that not all rea … ltors would be willing to take the time to answer. Shannon went above and beyond throughout the entire process. She treats us like family... yes throughout the 4 years of living in Escondido, Shannon has become a great family friend. I've seen her continued success with other clients using the same happy, attentive and caring personality that Shannon has” Read More ▾

User0054255

Seller
‟The condo she helped me sell was part of a trust, Shannon was so helpful with every detail of the sale including what repairs/updates were needed to ensure a quick sale. Thanks to Shannon we had an offer within the first few days. I am so grateful she was our agent, she was able to answer all my questions and assure me when I was uncertain. I would … definitely recommend her” Read More ▾

User3464063

Seller
‟I chose Shannon Itzaina to help advise me as I prepared to sell and to be the listing agent for my home in Clairemont. It was a difficult time, my parents had passed, and this was my childhood home. Shannon gave the perfect advice and we got a fair price for the home within a week of listing. She also helped us as the buyer proved to be a bit, shal … l we say, difficult. At the end of this process, I hired her to represent me as I purchased a new home. She was sensitive to my needs and desires, listened carefully to what I expressed, my likes and dislikes. In the end, I ended up in the perfect home for me and my family--at a more than fair price. She is an experienced realtor and is well connected. She sent me to a lender, at my request, and I got the perfect loan. My new home needed some work--I KNEW that going in--and she helped me line up the right contractors. I would not sell or buy a home in San Diego or any adjoining county without working with and through Shannon Itzaina. I recommend and advocate for her without reservation” Read More ▾

User69704859

Buyer
‟Shannon was a pleasure to work with during the purchase of our home. She is very professional and knowledgeable. As first time home buyers, we were very nervous but Shannon was able to put us at ease. I would highly recommend Shannon to anyone looking to buy or sell their home.”

Artfend

Buyer
‟Shannon is absolutely amazing to work with. She is highly professional, kind, and truly an expert. I have worked with many real estate agents in the past and have always felt they were over paid because I end up doing everything myself. Shannon completely changed my attitude and made me realize I had just worked with very lazy agents in the past. A … dditionally, she listens to what you want and won't you show houses that aren't your taste! She went above and beyond in our home purchase including working with the lender and even the city. Since our purchase we have recommended her to friends who have been equally satisfied. I highly recommend Shannon if you want a great agent who will take good care of you through the entire process” Read More ▾