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Our Team

Dillon has taken his experience and turned it into a passion in the real estate field. His goal is to help you find a piece of paradise in San Diego for you and your family to call your own!

Dillon Checkal

Head Broker / REALTOR®
DRE 01971973

Learn more about our dynamic team of agents who are ready to help you find your dream home.

Grab your paddle and join us for a day of fun and giving back! 🎾

Saturday, June 14th

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Dana Middle School, Basketball Courts

SIGN UPS ARE FULL

Bring a partner, and get ready to compete for some great prizes provided by our sponsors!

All profits go to a great cause in honor of Carter Rhoad.

2nd Annual Checkal Pickleball Tournament

520 San Elijo St

LISTED FOR $4,295,000

5 Beds | 3 Baths | 4,017 SQFT

A Timeless Architectural Masterpiece in La Playa! Introducing a rare opportunity to own a historic California Craftsman, originally built in 1928 and masterfully designed by renowned architect Emmor Brooke Weaver, a protégé of the legendary Irving Gill. Thoughtfully restored and reimagined for modern living, this Point Loma gem was honored with the SOHO Architecture Remodel of the Year in 2024. Nestled in the highly coveted La Playa neighborhood, this residence seamlessly blends old-world craftsmanship with contemporary elegance. Constructed with an extensive use of natural materials, the home features vertical board and batten wood siding, and a hipped cedar-shingled roof with exposed rafter tails — classic hallmarks of the Craftsman tradition. Inside, rich oak hardwood floors and coffered ceilings with Douglas fir create a warm and timeless atmosphere. Mahogany casement windows with jalousie screens allow natural light and fresh air to filter through, enhancing the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. Large olive trees have been thoughtfully planted for both privacy and ambiance. The gourmet kitchen is equipped with top of the line appliances. A secondary bar area includes a wine fridge, an eat in kitchen, a built-in wine storage, perfect for entertaining. The adjacent family room — part of the award-winning addition — mirrors the home’s original redwood features using all-mahogany cabinetry, paneling, and built-ins. this is more than a home — it’s a once-in-a-generation legacy property!More Key Features: The formal dining room showcases exquisite craftsmanship with redwood plate-rail wainscoting and built-in sideboards, while additional living areas offer original fireplaces, handcrafted finishes, and vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams. The luxurious primary suite includes a ridge-beam ceiling and opens to a private slate-paved deck with breathtaking views stretching from the west to the south — capturing Downtown San Diego, the Bay, North Island, and even the Naval Base. Located just a short walk from the San Diego Yacht Club, Kellogg Beach, and Cabrillo National Monument hiking trails, this is more than a home — it’s a once-in-a-generation legacy property.

2912 HIGHLAND DR, CARLSBAD

Sold for $3,800,000

4 Beds | 5 Baths | 3,173 SQFT

776 SILVERGATE AVE, POINT LOMA

Sold for $2,800,000

4 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,352 SQFT

What We Do

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Buying

Let us help turn the grind of finding a house, into a fun, and exciting hunt to track down your home. With a strong knowledge of the area, let our agents help find you the property that fits your personal needs.

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Closing

Closing deals, efficiently and on time is a major key in any transaction. Our hand-picked teams of real estate professionals have a record of getting deals done! We know what it takes from start to finish, and will be with you every step of the way.

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Selling

Everyone loves to sell, but not everyone knows how. Let our experience and tools lead the way as we narrow down a price for your home, then negotiate the perfect deal for you right down to the last day of escrow.

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Connecting

With a strong presence in the local community for over twenty-five years, we have met some great people along the way. Whether it be a quick fix or a full remodel, let us use our strong network to help find you the best person for the job.

Who We Are

 

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

With family roots laid as the foundation our company, we combine the professional services of a large corporation, with a personable and friendly feel of a family boutique brokerage. We cater to your needs while maintaining honesty and integrity throughout the entire process.

30+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Nothing speaks louder than experience; so let it speak for us. We’ve put in the time to learn our field from the ground up, and developed a strong training & mentorship program to ensure the knowledge of our agents. Real Estate is what we do
Let our business speak for itself: See Our Listings

COMMUNITY ACCREDITATION

We love our community, and our community loves us back! We motivate our agents to stay involved with our clients, before, during, and even after a sale! Our fast, friendly and informative service has earned us a reputation around town as a top real estate brokerage in the Ocean Beach / Point Loma community. You can find our clients around the area, they are the ones with the smiles on their faces.

FREE HOME ANALYSIS

When choosing to list or buy a home through Checkal RED, we can provide the option of walking through the home with a certified general contractor. This helps give our clients a better understanding of what can be done to bring out the most effective and cost efficient value in your home.

 

Our Story

We have worked hard to provide you with a team of knowledgeable agents who have deep roots and have developed a strong comprehension of the San Diego area. We are equipped with the tools to help the community around us grow while we develop with it!

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BUYERS

  • To the buyer, our agents have a fiduciary duty of utmost care, integrity, honesty, and loyalty in dealings with the Buyer

  • We provide diligent exercise of reasonable skill and care in the performance of our agent duties.

  • A duty of honest and fair dealings in good faith

  • A duty to disclose all facts known to the agent materially affecting the value or desirability of the property

  • A consistent update of market flow, and availability of homes in your desired parameters

 

BROKER

  • Each agent in our full service real estate brokerage is required to be a part of the National Association of REALTORS, and has the credentials to prove it.

  • Checkal RED is fully covered under the proper Error and Omissions insurance required by the State to perform Real Estate transactions in California.

  • Our brokerage has taken the time to go above and beyond to cover each of our agents under a personal Worker’s Compensation Insurance policy.

  • The Brokerage, and all it’s agents are all qualified licensee’s registered under the California Bureau of Real Estate.

 
 

SELLERS

  • To the seller, our agents have a fiduciary duty of utmost care, integrity, honesty and loyalty in dealings with the Seller

  • We provide diligent exercise of reasonable skill and care in performance of our agent duties.

  • A duty of honest and fair dealings in good faith

  • A duty to disclose all facts known to the agent materially affecting the value or desirability of the property

  • We establish a personalized marketing plan (from direct mail, to drones) for each Listing sold, fit with the technology to make your home feel alive on the market.

 

BUILD

  • Our sister company Checkal Construction, has done over thirty-five years of business, from Point Loma, Ocean Beach, all the way up to Encinitas.

  • With years of experience in the building field, we have friends. Plumbers, framers, electricians and more, we have the bases covered when it comes to making your house a home.

  • From quick fix, to leveling and starting anew, we can help guide and steer you through the process of finding the best people for the job. Let us put our familiarity and network to work for you.

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Checkal Real Estate & Development, Inc.

It is the Mission of Checkal RED to provide resident and prospective residence of San Diego with an informed and efficient real estate services in buying and selling homes. Our friendly, knowledgeable and professional agents will help inspire, educate and problem-solve for our customers to ensure all of your real estate needs are satisfied.