About Jeremy Root San Diego Realtor® · San Diego
Jeremy Root is a third-generation San Diego REALTOR® and local real estate expert who helps buyers and sellers across San Diego County. A born-and-raised San Diego native, he earned degrees from Grossmont College and Cal State San Marcos, then ran his own #1-rated video production and marketing firm (Fourth Street Productions) for 17+ years before pivoting full-time into real estate. He is currently licensed under LPT Realty (DRE #02051195), holds the Certified Real Estate Negotiator (CREN) and Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) designations, and was voted a 2025 San Diego Business Journal Leader of Influence in Residential Real Estate. He serves clients throughout San Diego County from coastal communities to North County neighborhoods with a no-pressure, data-driven approach and 60+ five-star client reviews.
Jeremy Root's path to real estate runs through both family legacy and a successful career in marketing. His father Richard Root and grandfather were both REALTORS®, and two of his older brothers also work in real estate in Texas and Minnesota — making Jeremy a third-generation agent. After graduating from Poway High School he earned an Associate of Science in Media Communications: Video Production from Grossmont College in El Cajon, followed by a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts & Technology from California State University, San Marcos. He then founded Fourth Street Productions, which he grew into the #1 video production business in San Diego, working with large corporate clients, government agencies, non-profits, and local small businesses for roughly 17 years before transitioning full-time to real estate. Jeremy got his California real estate license in 2017 and now specializes in residential buying and selling representation across all of San Diego County — from coastal and luxury markets to North County suburbs and in-town neighborhoods such as Mira Mesa, Poway, Ramona, Scripps Ranch, El Cajon and College Area. He combines his video production and marketing background with advanced negotiation training, holding both the CREN (Certified Real Estate Negotiator, Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS®) and the RENE (Real Estate Negotiation Expert, National Association of REALTORS®, issued February 2020) designations, and was pursuing a third negotiation credential at the time of writing. He is currently licensed under LPT Realty, Inc. (DRE #02051195, headquartered in Lake Mary, FL), having previously been licensed under Windermere Homes & Estates from December 2017 to April 2023. His clients describe a no-pressure, highly responsive style — buyers note detailed off-MLS property reports, patient touring, and skilled negotiation that has secured credits and price reductions, while sellers highlight his self-produced luxury-level photography and film, custom property websites, and marketing plans that have produced multiple offers and quick escrows. He lives in Mira Mesa with his wife and baby girl. Recognitions include the 2025 San Diego Business Journal "Leader of Influence in Residential Real Estate," the 2025 Broker★Agent Advisor Five Star award, and the Top 100 Member In Market 5 Star Award for 2025.
- In business
- Real estate license since 2017 (licensed under Windermere Homes & Estates 2017–2023, then LPT Realty Apr 2023–present); 17+ years prior in video production/marketing (Fourth Street Productions).
- Owner
- Jeremy Root (sole practitioner / individual REALTOR®); team "Rich Johnson Group @ LPT Realty" referenced on LinkedIn.
- Serves
- San Diego County, California — including coastal communities, North County neighborhoods, and inland suburbs such as Mira Mesa, Poway, Ramona, Scripps Ranch, El Cajon, and College Area.
- Rating
- 60+ five-star client reviews on his own testimonials page (jeremyroot.com/testimonials); exact third-party rating (Zillow/Google) not verified in searches performed.
Meet Jeremy Root — Your Trusted San Diego REALTOR®
Jeremy Root is a born-and-raised San Diego native who grew up across the county — running through fields in Ramona as a kid and skateboarding as a teenager in Poway. After earning two degrees from local colleges and building a successful marketing and video production career, he transitioned into real estate to follow his father's and grandfather's footsteps, becoming a third-generation REALTOR®. He now lives in Mira Mesa with his wife and baby girl and serves buyers and sellers throughout San Diego County. Jeremy's brand promise is loyalty, transparency, and a no-pressure approach tailored to each client — from first-time buyers who need every step explained to seasoned clients who want direct, efficient answers.
- Born and raised in San Diego County
- Childhood in Ramona, teen years in Poway
- Currently lives in Mira Mesa with wife and baby daughter
- Third-generation REALTOR® (father Richard Root and grandfather were also agents; two older brothers in real estate in TX and MN)
Education and Background
Jeremy stayed in San Diego County for all of his education. After Poway High School he earned an Associate of Science in Media Communications: Video Production from Grossmont College in El Cajon, then a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts & Technology from California State University, San Marcos. He also has limited-working Spanish proficiency.
- Poway High School graduate
- Associate of Science, Media Communications: Video Production — Grossmont College, El Cajon
- Bachelor of Arts, Visual Arts & Technology — Cal State San Marcos
- Limited-working Spanish proficiency
Fourth Street Productions — Video Production & Marketing Career
Before real estate, Jeremy founded Fourth Street Productions and grew it into the #1 video production business in San Diego. Over 17+ years he worked with large corporate clients, independent government agencies, multiple non-profits, and countless local small businesses. That background is now the foundation of his listing-marketing edge: cinematic property videos, premium photography, and custom property websites for every San Diego home he lists.
- Founded Fourth Street Productions
- #1 video production business in San Diego
- 17+ years in professional video production and marketing
- Clients included corporate, government, non-profit, and local SMBs
Real Estate Services
Jeremy offers a full suite of San Diego real estate services designed for today's competitive market. For sellers that means premium listing preparation, luxury-level photography and self-directed film, custom property websites, targeted online exposure, and certified negotiation to net the most money the market will bear. For buyers he provides neighborhood-specific strategy, off-market search opportunities, detailed property reports that go beyond the MLS, and direct communication from first showing through close.
- Premium listing preparation
- Luxury-level photography and film (self-produced)
- Custom property websites
- Targeted online exposure / digital marketing
- Buyer representation with neighborhood-specific strategy
- Off-market / pocket listing search
- CREN- and RENE-certified negotiation techniques
- Licensed under LPT Realty, Inc. (DRE #02051195)
Buyer Representation
As a San Diego buyer specialist, Jeremy combines his lifelong local knowledge with his marketing and negotiation background to give buyers a strategic advantage. Testimonials describe him personally curating listings (rather than sending generic email blasts), preparing non-MLS property reports, calling listing agents for condition/roof/plumbing intel, and negotiating seller credits — including a documented $4,300 credit plus $300 after-close credit in one College-area transaction (July 2025). He has guided first-time buyers through 16-offer competitive markets and stuck with clients for nearly three years until they found the right home.
- First-time home buyer guidance
- Curated listing recommendations (not blast emails)
- Detailed property reports beyond the MLS
- Skilled offer and counter-offer negotiation
- Documented seller credit negotiation (e.g. $4,300 credit + $300 post-close, College Area, July 2025)
Seller / Listing Representation
For sellers, Jeremy's marketing plan leans on his video production roots: professionally produced stills and a high-quality, personally directed video that captures each home's unique features, paired with a succinct written description and broad syndication across realty websites and social media. Listings he has marketed have drawn 30+ buyers to a single weekend open house and gone into escrow with a well-qualified buyer within days.
- Luxury-level photography and self-directed property video
- Custom property websites
- Targeted social media + MLS syndication
- Open house planning that has produced 30+ visitors in one weekend
- Multiple-offer strategy and fast escrow results
Luxury Real Estate
Jeremy's luxury page highlights high-end representation across San Diego's coastal and North County luxury markets, combining cinematic marketing with certified negotiation. A documented example: a first-time buyer who searched Google for "real estate agents near me" reached out to the top five agents — Jeremy was the only one who called them back, and they ended up in escrow on a Scripps Ranch home.
- Coastal and North County luxury markets
- Scripps Ranch, coastal, and other premium neighborhoods
- Cinematic property video + premium photography
- First-time buyer case study in Scripps Ranch (Google "agents near me" search)
Negotiation Credentials and Awards
Jeremy has earned two formal negotiation designations and was pursuing a third at the time of his last site update. He was also voted a 2025 Leader of Influence in Residential Real Estate by the San Diego Business Journal and earned Broker★Agent Advisor Five Star certification and the Top 100 Member In Market 5 Star Award for 2025.
- Certified Real Estate Negotiator (CREN) — Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS®, issued Jan 2020
- Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) — National Association of REALTORS®, issued Feb 2020
- Pursuing a third negotiation credential
- 2025 San Diego Business Journal — Leader of Influence in Residential Real Estate
- Broker★Agent Advisor Five Star certified (2025)
- Top 100 Member In Market 5 Star Award (2025)
San Diego County Coverage
Jeremy represents clients across the full San Diego County market — from coastal luxury communities to suburban neighborhoods and in-town high-demand areas. He markets and shows homes in Mira Mesa, Poway, Ramona, Scripps Ranch, El Cajon, College Area, and many other communities, and uses his 17+ years of marketing experience to position each listing or buyer strategy for the specific micro-market.
- Mira Mesa (home base)
- Poway (hometown, Poway High School)
- Ramona (childhood)
- Scripps Ranch
- El Cajon
- College Area (recent buyer transactions, Aug 2025)
- Coastal communities and North County neighborhoods
Client Reviews and Testimonials
Jeremy's testimonials page showcases 60 five-star reviews from local buyers and sellers. Recurring themes include responsiveness (often answering questions at all hours), patience on long searches, transparent pros-and-cons conversations, and aggressive but ethical negotiation. Multiple sellers specifically credit his video and photography for drawing unusually strong open-house traffic, and multiple buyers credit him for sticking with them through 3-year searches and 16-offer competitive markets.
- 60+ five-star reviews on jeremyroot.com/testimonials
- Praise for responsiveness, patience, and no-pressure style
- Sellers credit cinematic video and photography for high open-house turnout
- Buyers credit long-term persistence (e.g. ~3-year search, 16 offers)
- Documented College Area buy: $4,300 credit + $300 post-close credit (July 2025)
Brokerage and Licensing
Jeremy is currently licensed as a real estate salesperson under LPT Realty, Inc. (corporation license, California DRE License ID 02248983 / brokerage DRE #02051195, headquartered at 1400 S International Pkwy #120, Lake Mary, FL 32746). From December 2017 to April 2023 he was licensed under Windermere Homes & Estates at 9988 Hibert St, Suite 150, San Diego. He operates under the team name "Rich Johnson Group @ LPT Realty" per LinkedIn, with primary solo brand "Jeremy Root, REALTOR®."
- Current brokerage: LPT Realty, Inc.
- Brokerage DRE: 02051195
- License ID (per California DRE): 02248983
- Brokerage HQ: 1400 S International Pkwy #120, Lake Mary, FL 32746
- Previous brokerage: Windermere Homes & Estates (Dec 2017 – Apr 2023, 9988 Hibert St Ste 150, San Diego)
- Team: Rich Johnson Group @ LPT Realty
Contact
Jeremy invites San Diego buyers and sellers to reach out by phone, text, or email for a no-pressure conversation about their real estate goals.
- Phone/text: (858) 531-3395
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.jeremyroot.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyrootsd
- Languages: English (native), Spanish (limited working proficiency)