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Hi, I’m Caroline and I'm so glad you're here! I dove into real estate in 2016 after a very successful career in the corporate world. With a background in Engineering and Project Management, I bring a unique blend of analytical, negotiation, and communication skills to the table. This means you can rest easy knowing every step of your home buying or selling process is expertly managed.

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Ever step into a home and feel it welcome you with big arms? 🤗 

This one does that! Light-filled, perfectly tucked away, and bursting with the kind of comfort and style that just feels right.

✨ Welcome to 12759 Via Terceto — a Carmel Valley dream with the largest 3BR floor plan in Montemar and a location that brings you the best of San Diego living! 

🦋 End-unit privacy + your own peaceful yard 
🦋 Primary suite with park views
🦋 Stylish upgrades 
🦋 Minutes to award-winning schools, Del Mar, beaches, hiking, One Paseo for top-tier shopping

This is where lifestyle meets layout.
Where mornings feel calm, weekends feel easy, and every corner reflects thoughtful design.

DM for a private showing or to learn more!

🏡 Caroline A. Rander, REALTOR®, B.S.Eng, MCNE
Your Trusted Realtor and Advisor For Life
📞 (619) 808-4804
📧 Caroline@YourSanDiegoRealty.com
eXp Realty | DRE#01998434

#CarmelValleyRealEstate #SanDiegoHomesforsale #CoastalLifestyle #yoursandiegorealtor 
#sandiegocoastal #sandiegohomebuyers 
#movingtosandiego Ever step into a home and feel it welcome you with big arms? 🤗 This one does that! Light-filled, perfectly tucked away, and bursting with the kind of comfort and style that just feels right. ✨ Welcome to 12759 Via Terceto — a Carmel Valley dream with the largest 3BR floor plan in Montemar and a location that brings … ✨ This right here is my best advice for home sellers!! It’s where it all starts and is guaranteed to affect your results. 

Make no mistake, I’m not saying to stop loving on your home when you decide to sell it, but your mindset will dictate everything as far as your open mindedness and willingness throughout the process! 💖

#firsttimehomeseller #homesellingtips #homesellingjourney #sandiegohomeseller #sandiegolistingagent #sandiegorealtor #sandiegorealestate 2 ✨ This right here is my best advice for home sellers!! It’s where it all starts and is guaranteed to affect your results. Make no mistake, I’m not saying to stop loving on your home when you decide to sell it, but your mindset will dictate everything as far as your open mindedness and willingness throughout the proce… 🥰 You know that feeling when a home just feels right the second you walk in?
This one does that and then some! 
Corner unit. Soaked in light. Perfectly positioned in one of Carmel Valley’s most peaceful pockets. 

📍 12759 Via Terceto
San Diego, CA 92130

💰 $1,449,000

✨ Featuring:

🦋 Largest 3BR floor plan in Montemar
🦋 End-unit privacy + your own yard oasis
🦋 Light-filled with all the right upgrades
🦋 Airy layout with soaring ceilings
🦋 Dreamy primary suite overlooking Windwood Park
🦋 A/C + newer appliances = comfort all year
🦋 Private 2-car garage with direct access
🦋 Pool, spa + tennis in a quiet, coastal community
🦋 Just minutes to Del Mar, beaches, One Paseo, parks + top schools

This is the one you’ve been waiting for. Turn the key and feel right at home 😊

DM for a private showing!

—

🏡 Caroline A. Rander, REALTOR®, B.S.Eng, MCNE
Your Trusted Realtor and Advisor For Life
📞 (619) 808-4804
📧 Caroline@YourSanDiegoRealty.com
eXp Realty | DRE#01998434

#carmelvalleyrealestate #justlisted #sandiego #coastalhome #sandiegohomes #carmelvalley92130 4 🥰 You know that feeling when a home just feels right the second you walk in? This one does that and then some! Corner unit. Soaked in light. Perfectly positioned in one of Carmel Valley’s most peaceful pockets. 📍 12759 Via Terceto San Diego, CA 92130 💰 $1,449,000 ✨ Featuring: 🦋 Largest 3BR floor plan in Montemar … 💓Being a mom is the greatest privilege, the deepest joy, and the hardest, most rewarding job I’ll ever have! Grateful every day, even with wolf ears thanks to my teen.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the beautiful moms out there! 🌷

📸: Izzy 4 💓Being a mom is the greatest privilege, the deepest joy, and the hardest, most rewarding job I’ll ever have! Grateful every day, even with wolf ears thanks to my teen. Happy Mother’s Day to all the beautiful moms out there! 🌷 📸: Izzy 🤍 Every home tells a story. This one was written with love and trusted to me for one of the biggest chapters in my sellers’ lives. 

Every inch of this Bay Park beauty was made to shine and it came through in every photo, every showing, and ultimately, in the perfect offer.

🦋 My sellers poured their hearts into this home and believed in my vision for something they’d been preparing for years — the next chapter of their lives. And watching that dream come true at closing has been the most rewarding part of it all.

This opportunity came through a referral, and while it might seem like everyone knows me, the truth is… your referrals are everything! They are the heartbeat of my business 💓

Thank you for trusting me. For believing in me. And for keeping my name in conversations that change lives 🙏🏻

#sandiegorealestate #homewithheart #yoursandiegorealtor #referrals #soldwithlove 4 🤍 Every home tells a story. This one was written with love and trusted to me for one of the biggest chapters in my sellers’ lives. Every inch of this Bay Park beauty was made to shine and it came through in every photo, every showing, and ultimately, in the perfect offer. 🦋 My sellers poured their hearts into this h… 🙏🏻Don’t be a victim of this common tactic when it comes to selling your home!

I personally fell for this years ago before getting in the business. The agent was a top producer, signs everywhere, dominated the area… what could go wrong? Well, she promised the highest price but was so busy we were treated like a number and ended up with price reductions and way too many days on market!

This happens ALL the time, and why you’re seeing so many price reductions 🤯

Are there times when I’m the agent that promises the highest price? Yes. And that’s exactly what my clients get. I never over promise just to get the business.

You want the honest (and high achieving) agent that will price and prepare your home correctly from the start, because THAT gets you phenomenal results 🌟🏡🙌🏻

#sandiegorealtor #tidbittuesdaywithcaroline #realestatedoneright #realtorofinstagram #awardwinningrealtor #peoplebeforethings #firsttimehomeseller 🙏🏻Don’t be a victim of this common tactic when it comes to selling your home! I personally fell for this years ago before getting in the business. The agent was a top producer, signs everywhere, dominated the area… what could go wrong? Well, she promised the highest price but was so busy we were treated like a number … Still riding the high from the #exprealty SoCal Regional Rally at beautiful @capereycarlsbad 💥 🌊 

Inspired by powerhouse speakers such as @rickymendezspeaks ,next-level strategies, and the heart of eXp—our incredible community. Leveling up—for myself and my clients. You are the people who are at the heart of what I do and why! 🤍🏡 

I left inspired, invigorated, and connected with the people who share the same ethics and values! 😍

#sandiegorealtor #realestatelife #mindsetmatters #raisethebar 3 Still riding the high from the #exprealty SoCal Regional Rally at beautiful @capereycarlsbad 💥 🌊 Inspired by powerhouse speakers such as @rickymendezspeaks ,next-level strategies, and the heart of eXp—our incredible community. Leveling up—for myself and my clients. You are the people who are at the heart of what I do… If you’re bored in San Diego this May… you’re doing it wrong! 😎

From beach festivals to brunches, and parades to kites, May is packed with can’t-miss moments!

🌟 Sun God Festival – May 3 | UCSD’s iconic campus-wide music bash
🌟 Gaslamp Cinco de Mayo – May 3 | Celebrate in the heart of downtown 🌮
🌟 San Diego Zoo Food, Wine & Brew – May 3 | Tastes, toasts, and wild views 🍷🦁
🌟 Gator by the Bay – May 8–11 | 10,000 lbs of crawfish + live zydeco 🎷
🌟 Brunch Bash – May 10 | Bottomless mimosas + bites from SD’s best chefs
🌟 Wonderfront Festival – May 16–18 | 80+ bands on the Embarcadero 🎧
🌟 Ocean Beach Kite Festival – May 17 | Fly high with this family fave 🪁
🌟 Santee Street Fair – May 24 | Craft beer, live music, local fun 🍻
🌟 Asian Cultural Festival – May 25 | Food, art, and live performances 🌏
🌟 Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego – May 31–Jun 1 | Running + music = the ultimate vibe 🏃‍♂️🎶

📍Tag your crew & save this post!

#sandiegoevents #mayinsandiego #thingstodoinsandiego #exploresandiego #sandiegoliving #sandiegocalifornia If you’re bored in San Diego this May… you’re doing it wrong! 😎 From beach festivals to brunches, and parades to kites, May is packed with can’t-miss moments! 🌟 Sun God Festival – May 3 | UCSD’s iconic campus-wide music bash 🌟 Gaslamp Cinco de Mayo – May 3 | Celebrate in the heart of downtown 🌮 🌟 San Diego Zoo Food, … It’s views from the rooftop of the home I miraculously secured for my clients… out of 68 offers.
Yes, sixty-eight 🫠🤯🥳

It all started with a simple text from my friend (who happens to know all the realtors in our hood and chose me!)
“Caroline, I need you to work your magic.”

The home was underpriced by hundreds of thousands, had over 200 showings in ONE weekend, and I knew we were up against odds that felt impossible including dozens of all cash offers 🤪

4 days of nonstop negotiation, strategy, and every single trick I’ve learned in this business…

And we got it.
We WON!! 🌟 

This is one of my proudest moments in my career and a validation of how what I do impacts lives and families 🤍🦋

There were tears, hugs, and so much joy.
This isn’t just a win. It’s a story of trust, resilience, and going all in for the people who believe in you.

To my clients: Thank you for choosing me. This is what real estate magic looks like!! 🥰

#realestatewin #baypark #realtorlife #homebuyingjourney #againstallodds #clientsuccess #yoursandiegorealtor #sandiegorealty 4 It’s views from the rooftop of the home I miraculously secured for my clients… out of 68 offers. Yes, sixty-eight 🫠🤯🥳 It all started with a simple text from my friend (who happens to know all the realtors in our hood and chose me!) “Caroline, I need you to work your magic.” The home was underpriced by hundreds of tho… What if I told you my sellers are on track to walk away with significantly more from their sale—just because we waited 3 weeks to make a few smart upgrades?

No upfront cost. No fluff. Just a data-backed strategy I call my Key to Success Method 🗝️

I do a custom ROI analysis for every seller so we focus only on what actually adds value. This approach works wonders for:

🦋 First-time home sellers
🦋 Absentee owners
🦋 Inherited property owners
🦋 Experienced sellers looking to maximize returns

Think about it… $35k more in 3 weeks? That’s a whole other income stream. Let’s unlock your home’s full potential!! 

#tidbittuesdaywithcaroline #sandiegorealestate #smartselling #homesellingstrategy #sellertips  #keytosuccess What if I told you my sellers are on track to walk away with significantly more from their sale—just because we waited 3 weeks to make a few smart upgrades? No upfront cost. No fluff. Just a data-backed strategy I call my Key to Success Method 🗝️ I do a custom ROI analysis for every seller so we focus only on what ac… Soak in the sounds of San Diego 😌 ✨ 

📍Exploring San Diego in Summer 2025? 
Hit me up for ideas and things to do!🌞 

#experiencesandiego #sandiegolocal #sandiegoliving #sandiegoca 1 Soak in the sounds of San Diego 😌 ✨  📍Exploring San Diego in Summer 2025? Hit me up for ideas and things to do!🌞  #experiencesandiego #sandiegolocal #sandiegoliving #sandiegoca You probably weren’t expecting me to pop in speaking French—but here we are! ☺️
Just a little love for San Diego’s French community, and a reminder that real estate is all about connection, culture, and the people who make our neighborhoods feel like home!

Also, low-key manifesting my first real estate transaction en français… because I miss speaking it so much 🥰

#sandiegorealestate #frenchinsandiego #bilingualrealtor #bonjoursandiego #sandiegorealtor #movingtosandiego #francaisdesandiego 7 You probably weren’t expecting me to pop in speaking French—but here we are! ☺️ Just a little love for San Diego’s French community, and a reminder that real estate is all about connection, culture, and the people who make our neighborhoods feel like home! Also, low-key manifesting my first real estate transaction en …
carolinerander_sandiegorealtor Ever step into a home and feel it welcome you with big arms? 🤗 This one does that! Light-filled, perfectly tucked away, and bursting with the kind of comfort and style that just feels right. ✨ Welcome to 12759 Via Terceto — a Carmel Valley dream with the largest 3BR floor plan in Montemar and a location that brings you the best of San Diego living! 🦋 End-unit privacy + your own peaceful yard 🦋 Primary suite with park views 🦋 Stylish upgrades 🦋 Minutes to award-winning schools, Del Mar, beaches, hiking, One Paseo for top-tier shopping This is where lifestyle meets layout. Where mornings feel calm, weekends feel easy, and every corner reflects thoughtful design. DM for a private showing or to learn more! 🏡 Caroline A. Rander, REALTOR®, B.S.Eng, MCNE Your Trusted Realtor and Advisor For Life 📞 (619) 808-4804 📧 Caroline @YourSanDiegoRealty.com eXp Realty | DRE#01998434 #CarmelValleyRealEstate #SanDiegoHomesforsale #CoastalLifestyle #yoursandiegorealtor #sandiegocoastal #sandiegohomebuyers #movingtosandiego
carolinerander_sandiegorealtor ✨ This right here is my best advice for home sellers!! It’s where it all starts and is guaranteed to affect your results. Make no mistake, I’m not saying to stop loving on your home when you decide to sell it, but your mindset will dictate everything as far as your open mindedness and willingness throughout the process! 💖 #firsttimehomeseller #homesellingtips #homesellingjourney #sandiegohomeseller #sandiegolistingagent #sandiegorealtor #sandiegorealestate
Sooo true!
carolinerander_sandiegorealtor
carolinerander_sandiegorealtor 🥰 You know that feeling when a home just feels right the second you walk in? This one does that and then some! Corner unit. Soaked in light. Perfectly positioned in one of Carmel Valley’s most peaceful pockets. 📍 12759 Via Terceto San Diego, CA 92130 💰 $1,449,000 ✨ Featuring: 🦋 Largest 3BR floor plan in Montemar 🦋 End-unit privacy + your own yard oasis 🦋 Light-filled with all the right upgrades 🦋 Airy layout with soaring ceilings 🦋 Dreamy primary suite overlooking Windwood Park 🦋 A/C + newer appliances = comfort all year 🦋 Private 2-car garage with direct access 🦋 Pool, spa + tennis in a quiet, coastal community 🦋 Just minutes to Del Mar, beaches, One Paseo, parks + top schools This is the one you’ve been waiting for. Turn the key and feel right at home 😊 DM for a private showing! — 🏡 Caroline A. Rander, REALTOR®, B.S.Eng, MCNE Your Trusted Realtor and Advisor For Life 📞 (619) 808-4804 📧 Caroline @YourSanDiegoRealty.com eXp Realty | DRE#01998434 #carmelvalleyrealestate #justlisted #sandiego #coastalhome #sandiegohomes #carmelvalley92130
Ohhhh great schools and walkable 😍
Love it!
@ambertannehill Thank you! Would love to work with you on this if you have the perfect buyer 😍
this home nails it!
carolinerander_sandiegorealtor
carolinerander_sandiegorealtor 💓Being a mom is the greatest privilege, the deepest joy, and the hardest, most rewarding job I’ll ever have! Grateful every day, even with wolf ears thanks to my teen. Happy Mother’s Day to all the beautiful moms out there! 🌷 📸: Izzy
Happy Mother’s Day 💐
@dcostran Thank you! 😍
Happy Mothers Day beautiful 🦋💕
@__17verse__ Happy Mother’s Day to you, rockstar mama! 🌷
carolinerander_sandiegorealtor 🤍 Every home tells a story. This one was written with love and trusted to me for one of the biggest chapters in my sellers’ lives. Every inch of this Bay Park beauty was made to shine and it came through in every photo, every showing, and ultimately, in the perfect offer. 🦋 My sellers poured their hearts into this home and believed in my vision for something they’d been preparing for years — the next chapter of their lives. And watching that dream come true at closing has been the most rewarding part of it all. This opportunity came through a referral, and while it might seem like everyone knows me, the truth is… your referrals are everything! They are the heartbeat of my business 💓 Thank you for trusting me. For believing in me. And for keeping my name in conversations that change lives 🙏🏻 #sandiegorealestate #homewithheart #yoursandiegorealtor #referrals #soldwithlove
Cool music choice 🔥 Rad home! 🙌
@kswied Thank you! 🤗
I love this, Caroline!!
@tabithamgreenwood Thank you so much! 😍
carolinerander_sandiegorealtor 🙏🏻Don’t be a victim of this common tactic when it comes to selling your home! I personally fell for this years ago before getting in the business. The agent was a top producer, signs everywhere, dominated the area… what could go wrong? Well, she promised the highest price but was so busy we were treated like a number and ended up with price reductions and way too many days on market! This happens ALL the time, and why you’re seeing so many price reductions 🤯 Are there times when I’m the agent that promises the highest price? Yes. And that’s exactly what my clients get. I never over promise just to get the business. You want the honest (and high achieving) agent that will price and prepare your home correctly from the start, because THAT gets you phenomenal results 🌟🏡🙌🏻 #sandiegorealtor #tidbittuesdaywithcaroline #realestatedoneright #realtorofinstagram #awardwinningrealtor #peoplebeforethings #firsttimehomeseller
carolinerander_sandiegorealtor Still riding the high from the #exprealty SoCal Regional Rally at beautiful @capereycarlsbad 💥 🌊 Inspired by powerhouse speakers such as @rickymendezspeaks ,next-level strategies, and the heart of eXp—our incredible community. Leveling up—for myself and my clients. You are the people who are at the heart of what I do and why! 🤍🏡 I left inspired, invigorated, and connected with the people who share the same ethics and values! 😍 #sandiegorealtor #realestatelife #mindsetmatters #raisethebar
Ooohhh I heard this event was 🔥🔥🔥
👏👏👏love this!!!
Can i share it ❤️
carolinerander_sandiegorealtor If you’re bored in San Diego this May… you’re doing it wrong! 😎 From beach festivals to brunches, and parades to kites, May is packed with can’t-miss moments! 🌟 Sun God Festival – May 3 | UCSD’s iconic campus-wide music bash 🌟 Gaslamp Cinco de Mayo – May 3 | Celebrate in the heart of downtown 🌮 🌟 San Diego Zoo Food, Wine & Brew – May 3 | Tastes, toasts, and wild views 🍷🦁 🌟 Gator by the Bay – May 8–11 | 10,000 lbs of crawfish + live zydeco 🎷 🌟 Brunch Bash – May 10 | Bottomless mimosas + bites from SD’s best chefs 🌟 Wonderfront Festival – May 16–18 | 80+ bands on the Embarcadero 🎧 🌟 Ocean Beach Kite Festival – May 17 | Fly high with this family fave 🪁 🌟 Santee Street Fair – May 24 | Craft beer, live music, local fun 🍻 🌟 Asian Cultural Festival – May 25 | Food, art, and live performances 🌏 🌟 Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego – May 31–Jun 1 | Running + music = the ultimate vibe 🏃‍♂️🎶 📍Tag your crew & save this post! #sandiegoevents #mayinsandiego #thingstodoinsandiego #exploresandiego #sandiegoliving #sandiegocalifornia
carolinerander_sandiegorealtor It’s views from the rooftop of the home I miraculously secured for my clients… out of 68 offers. Yes, sixty-eight 🫠🤯🥳 It all started with a simple text from my friend (who happens to know all the realtors in our hood and chose me!) “Caroline, I need you to work your magic.” The home was underpriced by hundreds of thousands, had over 200 showings in ONE weekend, and I knew we were up against odds that felt impossible including dozens of all cash offers 🤪 4 days of nonstop negotiation, strategy, and every single trick I’ve learned in this business… And we got it. We WON!! 🌟 This is one of my proudest moments in my career and a validation of how what I do impacts lives and families 🤍🦋 There were tears, hugs, and so much joy. This isn’t just a win. It’s a story of trust, resilience, and going all in for the people who believe in you. To my clients: Thank you for choosing me. This is what real estate magic looks like!! 🥰 #realestatewin #baypark #realtorlife #homebuyingjourney #againstallodds #clientsuccess #yoursandiegorealtor #sandiegorealty
Wow!! Amazing! Great work! I recognize those Bay Park views 😍
😳😳😳 🎉🙌🏼💪🏼
👏Well done!!!!!!! I’d trust you any day to get the job done! To many it may seem like luck, but we know you have mad skills! 68?!!! That’s so impressive!! Congratulations
@welcomeholmkristy Thank you sweet Kristy! 😍
carolinerander_sandiegorealtor What if I told you my sellers are on track to walk away with significantly more from their sale—just because we waited 3 weeks to make a few smart upgrades? No upfront cost. No fluff. Just a data-backed strategy I call my Key to Success Method 🗝️ I do a custom ROI analysis for every seller so we focus only on what actually adds value. This approach works wonders for: 🦋 First-time home sellers 🦋 Absentee owners 🦋 Inherited property owners 🦋 Experienced sellers looking to maximize returns Think about it… $35k more in 3 weeks? That’s a whole other income stream. Let’s unlock your home’s full potential!! #tidbittuesdaywithcaroline #sandiegorealestate #smartselling #homesellingstrategy #sellertips #keytosuccess
carolinerander_sandiegorealtor Soak in the sounds of San Diego 😌 ✨  📍Exploring San Diego in Summer 2025? Hit me up for ideas and things to do!🌞  #experiencesandiego #sandiegolocal #sandiegoliving #sandiegoca
Can i post it? If yes then send it to me.✅
carolinerander_sandiegorealtor You probably weren’t expecting me to pop in speaking French—but here we are! ☺️ Just a little love for San Diego’s French community, and a reminder that real estate is all about connection, culture, and the people who make our neighborhoods feel like home! Also, low-key manifesting my first real estate transaction en français… because I miss speaking it so much 🥰 #sandiegorealestate #frenchinsandiego #bilingualrealtor #bonjoursandiego #sandiegorealtor #movingtosandiego #francaisdesandiego
Wow!!! ❤️
@kellygrams21 Thank you sweet Kelly ☺️
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Love this, Caroline!
@kswied Thank you friend! 😍
Can i post it? If yes then send it to me.✅

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