David Thayer

LUXURY REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST

FOUNDER | CEO
SAN DIEGO REAL ESTATE ADVISOR

To sell San Diego is to know San Diego. As a native of this city, I bring a deep understanding of its one-of-a-kind coastal lifestyle and the distinct character of each neighborhood, from the bluffs of La Jolla to the energy of Downtown. I’ve been consistently ranked among the Top 1% of Realtors® across San Diego, California and the nation, and was honored with the 2024 Realtor Award of Excellence from the North San Diego County Association of Realtors®.

As the founder of Thayer Coastal Homes, I lead a top-producing team recognized as a Top 5 Pacific Sotheby's International Realty team in San Diego. We offer a luxury real estate experience at every price point, grounded in local knowledge, strategic guidance, creative direction, and highly personalized service. Whether working with first-time buyers, seasoned sellers, or investors, we take a tailored approach to meet each client’s goals.

With over $200M+ in lifetime sales, our success is built on trusted relationships, proven results, and a shared appreciation for homes with a unique coastal modern feel.

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MEET THE TEAM

Strategy. Service. Style.

We created Thayer Coastal Homes with the vision to provide an elevated real estate experience. A family-run, boutique team built on trust, one-on-one attention, and hands-on service, with a deep appreciation for design, lifestyle, and detail. Our mission is to approach each transaction with care, intention, and integrity, because we believe it’s about more than buying or selling. It’s about doing things the right way, every step of the way.

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What my clients have to say

Thayer Coastal Homes is an outstanding real estate team. I have bought and sold more than 50 homes in my life and Thayer Coastal Homes is at the top of the list. We needed to find a home quickly and David listened to our criteria and timing issues and delivered. Not only that, he negotiated a terrific deal for us and stayed on top of everything to see that we closed on time. He knows the business, he knows the neighborhoods, is a great communicator and negotiator, pays attention to the details, and is fun to work with. Get in touch with him, you'll be glad you did.

Chad & Toni
David found us the perfect luxury urban investment property off-market, negotiated an unbelievable price for us on it, and managed the timeline for a smooth, quick escrow. We were able to rent out the investment property David found for us off-market immediately for top dollar. His professional personalized attention made us feel comfortable and well taken care of throughout the process. We will definitely be working with David for all of our real estate needs going forward, from the residential to the investment side of the market.

Harpreet & Mani
David Thayer is a fantastic person and real estate agent. He and his team helped us buy our dream house in Southern California, edging out six other bidders. He is very polite, thoughtful, and knowledgeable. Working with David was such a positive experience. David works hard at his craft, knows the area, and helped us make a great purchase decision. We now have successfully worked with David to buy another home! We highly recommend David Thayer as an honest, highly competent, and great real estate agent. We look forward to working with David again! AAA+++

Gene & Takako