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Pond Team, led by Katie Pond and Sparky Pond at Compass, alongside Lexie Dindal and Dana Wing, is one of the most accomplished real estate teams in San Diego, known for results-driven service and community involvement. With a combined 72 years of dedicated real estate sales experience, the Pond Team has guided the sale of over 600 homes and more than $400 million in total sales volume. Their listings consistently outperform the market, with shorter-than-average marketing times and an impressive average list-to-sale price ratio of 102%. Ranked among San Diego’s Top 300 agents and awarded Best of Encinitas 2024 by Business Rate, Pond Team combines sharp market expertise with approachable, high-touch service.

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"Lexie was an amazing agent to work with! This was my first assumption and after hearing some stories, it seemed almost impossible. Lexie worked with the seller's agent to beat all other offers and even close weeks sooner than expected. She was always available, thoughtful, and reliable. I highly recommend her and the whole … Read MoreRead Less

"Katie stuck with us for years while we searched for a very niche style of home, and never once made the process feel rushed or transactional. When we finally found the right place in the she helped us secure it for under the appraised value in a tricky climate. Beyond the purchase, she was incredibly helpful with renovation… Read MoreRead Less

"I can't recommend Lex Dindal enough! Selling a home while living overseas seemed like a huge challenge, but Lex made the entire process incredibly smooth and stress-free. She was with us every step of the way — always available, proactive, and extremely organized. What truly set Lex apart was how accurate and thoughtful all… Read MoreRead Less

"Katie and Sparky are amazing! They worked harder for us than any other realtor we’ve used in the past—and they’re just awesome people. They were patient, we never felt pressured or rushed and they kept us connected to what’s important to us. They guided us as we talked through move-in ready vs. renovating, whether this was… Read MoreRead Less

"I cannot speak highly enough about Katie and the Pond Team. I will be referring them to anyone and everyone I know. Katie made the entire process of preparing and selling my late grandmother’s house easier than I could have ever imagined (especially since I currently live in another state). Her personable demeanor and empat… Read MoreRead Less

"We just closed on our first home with Katie Pond and I cannot speak more highly of her as both a person and an agent. Katie is patient, knowledgeable, kind, communicative, takes initiative, and has a seemingly infinite knowledge of everything from the local neighborhood restaurants, to where to best place kids beds to maxim… Read MoreRead Less

"Pond Team at Compass, Encinitas, CA surely did the job for us. Katie Pond (our agent) was an extreme pleasure to work with. Having to sell my mother's house for the changing seasons of her life was a very difficult and emotional task to undertake. I had no idea where to start, so I looked up the top realtors in North County… Read More San Diego area and came across the Pond Team. From my first contact with Katie Pond, she was very patient and understanding of my family's objectives. She took the time to listen to my concerns, heard me out when fighting back my emotions and has now proved her commitment and care for MY needs. The pace of getting our house from the first call to market took from May to August and many calls to Katie. She really helped me through every step of the process, even when there was no certainty that we would be having her list my mom's home. Katie is very kind and certainly knows her business. Once listed, we needed work to be done to prepare the home for sale. I live in another State and would have had a very hard time coordinating all the little pieces to prepare the house for market. Katie and her team of contractors were able to complete the work we needed. Katie stayed on top of the contractors to ensure the quality of their work and made numerous trips to oversee the work and security of my mom's home. Katie was careful not to oversell the house with a high listing price as other agents typically do and kept her finger on the pulse of the market and provided updates to us by email and phone calls. Katie Pond found a buyer for us and when all the conditions and offers were agreed upon she walked me through everything. I really appreciated her professionalism, patience, friendliness and her time, of which she invested a bunch. The house has sold and frankly, I'm gonna miss her helpful nature and friendship that developed over the course of the sale. In the time it took to sell the house, I only met her in person over one week when I traveled to California to begin emptying out the house of my mother's belongings. Katie went out of her way to do all she could to help us. I am proud to say, "I got the Pond team, starring Katie Pond" to sell my mom's house for us. I couldn't have asked for anything else or anyone better. I highly recommend Katie Pond and the Pond team if you're searching for a competent, friendly and communicative team to sell your house. Thanks, Katie! It was an extreme pleasure to work with you and I will direct anyone and everyone in your service area for their real estate needs. Blessings to you, your team and family. My mom is now in a good place thanks to your help. Call Katie!" Read Less

"The Pond Team made selling our property effortless. We were out of state and their team provided us with the support we needed to get the property sold with an offer on the first day!. I can't thank them enough for all they did for us."

"Katie Pond far surpassed our expectations of a realtor. She determined our needs and wants, our budget and geographical boundaries, and helped us find our new home. She is knowledgeable and always responds quickly to our questions and inquiries. The Pond Team is professional and reliable. My family and I enjoyed our hou… Read MoreRead Less

"My experience working with the Pond Team was unfailingly positive. From beginning to end their professionalism and positive spirit made the sale of my home a seamless experience. Katie, with whom I worked primarily, went above and beyond on numerous occasions making all the difference to me personally. As real estate agents… Read MoreRead Less

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🫜NEW HEALTHY HOT SPOT ON THE 101 🫜

If you’ve cruised down the 101 in Encinitas lately, you’ve probably spotted Juice Holler and thought… “okay, another juice place.”

Same. But after actually going in… it’s so much more.

We tried the Encinitas Glow Juice (Pineapple, cucumber, green apple, kale, lemon, spirulina) the beetroot rose functional latte (beetroot, rose water, coconut milk, maple), and the smoked salmon toast (Beetroot hummus, smoked salmon, micro greens, feta, sesame seeds, on @pragerbrothers sourdough)🤌

But here’s what makes this spot stand out 👇

🥤 Cold-pressed juices in reusable glass bottles
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🥥 Vibrant smoothie bowls & salads loaded with antioxidants
☕ Functional lattes
🥗 Clean, guilt-free grab & go snacks
🌿 Everything made in-house with organic, local ingredients

Honestly, it’s the perfect grab after a surf, post-yoga reset, or quick stop before hitting the beach.

📍Encinitas | right off the 101

This one’s officially in the rotation. @juiceholler

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16 3 🫜NEW HEALTHY HOT SPOT ON THE 101 🫜 If you’ve cruised down the 101 in Encinitas lately, you’ve probably spotted Juice Holler and thought… “okay, another juice place.” Same. But after actually going in… it’s so much more. We tried the Encinitas Glow Juice (Pineapple, cucumber, green apple, kale, lemon, spirulina) the…

44 16 Are you following me…or riding with? 🚴🏡 #sandiego #gasprices #realtor #realtorhumor

We have a little favor to ask 💛

The Pond Team has been nominated for Best Real Estate Team in North County San Diego — and we’re honestly so grateful for the nomination.

Our business has always been about building strong relationships and taking great care of our people… so if we’ve ever been part of your journey (big or small), your vote would mean the world to us.

It takes less than 10 seconds 🙌
👉 https://www.votenorthcounty.com/PondTeam

Or visit the link in our bio.

Thank you for trusting us, supporting us, and cheering us on — we love being a part of this community and guiding you home San Diego!!

49 8 We have a little favor to ask 💛 The Pond Team has been nominated for Best Real Estate Team in North County San Diego — and we’re honestly so grateful for the nomination. Our business has always been about building strong relationships and taking great care of our people… so if we’ve ever been part of your journey (bi…

Point Loma just got a new showstopper.
Single story. Massive corner lot. Designer renovation.

Let’s just say… homes like this don’t come around often.

DM me “FLEETRIDGE” for the details before everyone else sees it. 👀

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37 7 Point Loma just got a new showstopper. Single story. Massive corner lot. Designer renovation. Let’s just say… homes like this don’t come around often. DM me “FLEETRIDGE” for the details before everyone else sees it. 👀 POND TEAM REAL ESTATE | COMPASS DRE 01372991 #pointloma #sandiegoluxuryhomes #sandiegorealestate #h…

Coming soon to Pacific Highlands Ranch! This isn’t just a home; it’s a front-row seat to one of San Diego’s most coveted neighborhoods.

Steps from 🛍️The Village @thevillageatphr (40+ premiere dining & retail spots)

📚 Walk to some of San Diego’s most highly rated schools

🌊East of the Del Mar coastline

🏞️Stone’s throw to parks, open space, trails

Ready to put down roots in Pacific Highlands Ranch?

Comment PHR for listing & tour info

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26 5 Coming soon to Pacific Highlands Ranch! This isn’t just a home; it’s a front-row seat to one of San Diego’s most coveted neighborhoods. Steps from 🛍️The Village @thevillageatphr (40+ premiere dining & retail spots) 📚 Walk to some of San Diego’s most highly rated schools 🌊East of the Del Mar coastline 🏞️Stone’s th…

41 11 This Encinitas beauty is PENDING SALE!! Pumped for our sellers and stoked for the buyers. Team work makes the dream work💥👊🏻.

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