San Diego Real Estate Agent
Marc Lyman is a San Diego real estate agent who gets results. His proven track record and client reviews leave little doubt. Marc grew up in Silicon Valley and was exposed to the nuances of the real estate business at a young age. He graduated from UC San Diego in 1995 with a BA in Political Science and a minor in Psychology.
His studies were followed by the launch of a production company and a popular online home publication. The latter helped establish Marc as a sought-after media personality and home expert. His prior business experience equipped Marc with ideal skills for a media and tech-savvy San Diego real estate agent.
Marc has enjoyed living in La Jolla, Mission Hills, and Point Loma, where he currently lives with his family. While coastal San Diego is a strong focus, Marc offers his expertise to clients throughout San Diego’s many wonderful communities.
An Agent for Sellers
Sellers will find Marc’s skill set extremely well-suited to their real estate goals. From compelling copywriting and cutting-edge social media marketing to expertise in creating photo and video content that drives sales, Marc will maximize your property’s exposure to a vast network of potential buyers. Marc uses his talents to showcase each home’s strengths while evoking the emotions that inspire home purchases. Marc leverages very high production value and tech-savvy marketing to maximize your outcomes.
An Agent for Buyers
Buyers will find Marc’s neighborhood expertise a huge asset. Whether you are new to San Diego, or a long-time resident, Marc is sure to offer valuable, nuanced insights to help guide your purchasing decision. His knowledge of construction, home design, and remodeling often provides perspectives useful to his clients. Marc strives to find ideal matches between buyers and their homes and is never afraid to provide candid guidance to his clients.
Delivering Results
Uncompromising business ethics, high standards of professionalism, and a proactive approach help ensure smooth transactions. Marc’s market knowledge and strong background in deal-making put your interests first and foremost. His stellar communication will keep you informed every step of the way. Known for his tenacious attitude and seasoned negotiation skills, tempered with a strategic, personable, and diplomatic approach, Marc looks forward to helping facilitate your real estate success!
Frequently Asked Questions About Marc Lyman
Marc Lyman is a San Diego real estate agent with Sotheby’s International Realty, based in La Jolla, California. He holds California DRE License #01959445 and has experience helping buyers and sellers across San Diego County since 2015. A 1995 graduate of UC San Diego with a BA in Political Science, Marc has lived in La Jolla, Mission Hills, and Point Loma, where he currently resides with his family.
Marc Lyman serves clients throughout San Diego County, with a particular focus on coastal and central neighborhoods. Areas he regularly works in include La Jolla, Point Loma, Mission Hills, Coronado, Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Rancho Santa Fe, Encinitas, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, Downtown San Diego, Bay Park, North Park, Hillcrest, Kensington, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Scripps Ranch, La Mesa, and 4S Ranch.
Marc Lyman has extensive experience with luxury and coastal San Diego properties, including homes in La Jolla, Solana Beach, Coronado, Rancho Santa Fe, Point Loma, and Ocean Beach / Sunset Cliffs. As an agent with Sotheby’s International Realty, his listings benefit from one of the most recognized luxury real estate networks in the world. Marc’s background in high-production media, photography, and video content also helps showcase coastal and luxury homes to qualified buyers locally and internationally.
You can contact Marc Lyman by phone at 619.363.3000, or through the contact form at MarcLyman.com. His office is located at 1111 Prospect St., Suite 100, La Jolla, CA 92037, inside the Sotheby’s International Realty office in the heart of La Jolla Village.
Marc Lyman combines over a decade of San Diego real estate experience with a media and technology background that few agents can match. Before entering real estate, he founded a production company and a popular online home publication, giving him deep skills in copywriting, photography, video production, and digital marketing that make his listings stand out. His working knowledge of construction, home design, and remodeling also gives buyers a practical perspective when evaluating properties.
Yes. Marc Lyman represents both buyers and sellers in San Diego real estate transactions. Sellers benefit from his marketing, copywriting, and visual content expertise, while buyers benefit from his neighborhood knowledge and his background in home improvement when evaluating properties.
Marc Lyman is a real estate agent with Sotheby’s International Realty, one of the world’s leading luxury real estate brands. His office is located at 1111 Prospect St., Suite 100, La Jolla, CA 92037 (brokerage DRE #01767484).
Marc Lyman markets San Diego homes using high-production photography and video, compelling property copywriting, and targeted social media campaigns designed to maximize buyer reach. His approach emphasizes showcasing each home’s strengths while evoking the emotional response that drives offers. Listings also benefit from exposure through the Sotheby’s International Realty global referral network and reach.
Yes. Marc Lyman works with first-time buyers throughout San Diego County and provides candid guidance on neighborhoods, home condition, and long-term value. His background in home improvement and remodeling gives first-time buyers a practical perspective on what to look for and what to avoid in a property.
Yes. Marc Lyman regularly works with clients relocating to San Diego from other states and countries, drawing on his deep knowledge of San Diego’s coastal, central, and inland neighborhoods to match buyers with the right community and lifestyle. As a Sotheby’s International Realty agent, he can also coordinate with the brand’s global referral network for outbound moves anywhere in the world.
Client reviews and testimonials for Marc Lyman are available at marclyman.com/reviews. The reviews reflect his communication style, negotiation skills, and client outcomes across both buyer and seller transactions.
Marc Lyman’s California Department of Real Estate license number is DRE #01959445. He is licensed by the California DRE and operates under Sotheby’s International Realty (brokerage DRE #01767484), located at 1111 Prospect St., Suite 100, La Jolla, CA 92037.
San Diego Real Estate Agent – Areas Marc Serves
Some of the San Diego Neighborhoods Marc operates in include:
Bankers Hill, Bay Park, Carmel Valley, City Heights, Coronado, Del Mar, Downtown San Diego, El Cajon, Encinitas, Hillcrest, La Jolla, Kensington, La Mesa, Mission Beach, Mission Hills, Mission Valley, Normal Heights, North Park, Old Town, South Park, Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach, Point Loma, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Santa Fe, Santaluz, Scripps Ranch, Serra Mesa, Sunset Cliffs, University City, University Heights, and 4S Ranch.
