All homes by the Sea are good. Let’s find yours.
Houses here are all rare birds. The right one might be on the market today, offered quietly before it goes public, or just about to come up. Part of my job is knowing which, so you’re ready when it does.
I’ll be straight with you about value, honest about trade-offs, and creative when a deal gets tricky. Whether this is your forever home, a second home, or an investment, let’s make the move feel exciting, not stressful.
- Involved in nearly 1,000 transactions
- Top 1% of agents nationwide (2021)
- Licensed since 2015
- Compass, Carmel-by-the-Sea
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What you get when we work together
Real numbers, early access, and someone who’s sat on both sides of the table.
Data, not hunches
I’m a data nerd at heart. I study what sells here, where, and for how much, so when you find the one, we can talk about value with real numbers, not hype.
A look before the crowd
Through Compass Private Exclusives and Coming Soon listings, you can see some homes before they reach the public market, and some that never do. And since Compass is now part of the same family as Coldwell Banker, Sotheby’s International Realty, Corcoran and more, I can see coming-soon listings from those brokerages too, not just Compass’s.
Both sides of the table
I’ve been involved in nearly 1,000 transactions and represented buyers and sellers alike. Knowing how the other side thinks helps me find creative ways to get your deal done.
The rental lens
Thinking about rental income down the road? I can help you think through a home’s rental potential before you buy, not after.
Know what a home could earn before you buy it.
I co-own and operate Peninsula Luxe, which manages several dozen homes here: a curated portfolio of luxury vacation rentals, monthly (30+ day) rentals, and long-term rental management.
That means I see how Peninsula homes actually perform as rentals, and I can help you weigh that before you make an offer.
- A realistic read on rental potential. What a home like this could earn, and what kind of rental suits it best.
- The local rules, up front. Some areas here allow only monthly (30+ day) stays, so we’ll factor that in before you fall in love.
- Vacation, monthly, or long-term? We’ll talk through which approach fits the home and your plans for it.
- Help after closing. Peninsula Luxe offers long-term rental management if you’d rather not run it yourself.
Rental rules vary by city and neighborhood, and they change, so we’ll confirm the specifics for any home you’re considering.
From first call to keys in hand
A 30-minute call
We talk about what you want, how you’ll use the home, and what matters most. No pitch.
The search
Public listings, plus Private Exclusives and Coming Soon homes through Compass when they fit.
The offer
We look at what similar homes have sold for and build a strategy to win the right house at the right price.
Closing, and after
I stay on top of the details through escrow, and I’m still here once you’ve moved in.
Homes I’ve helped buyers find
Every one of these was a rare bird. Here’s where my clients landed.
Jonathan helped us purchase a home in Carmel-by-the-Sea. We found him to be proactive and patient. We never felt pressured, only well informed. Once the sale was completed, he continued to help us with various follow up items and made the entire process streamlined. We strongly recommend him.
Let’s find your place by the Sea.
Tell me what you’re dreaming about, and I’ll tell you honestly what it takes to get there. No pitch, just a straight conversation.
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Jonathan Balog, Broker Associate | Compass | DRE# 01980970
Carmel-by-the-Sea office. Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. License Number 01527235. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Sales shown are transactions where I represented the buyer, or both buyer and seller, as noted. Reviews are shared with first names only and reflect individual experiences.