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Meet Sammy

Sammy DeLaura is a top-producing senior real estate agent whose success is rooted in protecting capital, delivering leverage, and helping clients make confident decisions in competitive markets. Sammy guides buyers and sellers through every step of the process with strong negotiation, dual-market expertise across San Diego and Orange County, proactive communication, and access to both on- and off-market opportunities—so they can avoid costly mistakes and achieve superior outcomes.

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Luxury two-story house with a red-tile roof, dark brown garage door, and night lighting, surrounded by lush landscaping with tall trees and plants.

  • I represent buyers across San Diego County and Orange County with a white-glove, full-service approach. From strategy and property selection to negotiation and escrow, I guide clients through every step while providing access to privately accessed off-market opportunities—ensuring confident purchases at the best possible value.

  • Sammy specializes in helping buyers find the finest properties, thoughtfully matched to their unique needs and desires, all while ensuring a competitive pricing advantage. Each property is carefully chosen to complement your lifestyle, turning the transaction into a seamless journey toward your perfect home.

  • Step 1: Initial Buyer Consultation

    • Reach out via email, text, Instagram DM, or by completing my online Buyer Questionnaire

    • I’ll follow up to schedule a private buyer consultation, either in person or by phone.

    • We discuss your goals, timeline, budget, preferred locations, and buying criteria

    • We confirm alignment and ensure I’m the right real estate agent to guide you through the home-buying process


    Step 2: Buyer Strategy & Search Preparation

    • Complete the Buyer Questionnaire (if not already submitted)

    • Review details to confirm you are fully prepared to buy

    • Discuss market conditions, pricing strategy, and expectations

    • Get connected to trusted professionals such as lenders, inspectors, or other key partners if needed

    • Once financing is confirmed—either all cash or with a mortgage pre-approval—we begin your home search

    • Gain access to privately accessed off-market opportunities shared exclusively with my clientele

Buyers

Buyer Consultation Form HERE

If you don’t have google please text HOME to 303-726-5323

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Sellers

  • I bring expert, market-driven insight across San Diego County and Orange County real estate, backed by a deep understanding of current listings and recent sales. I strategically position homes to attract qualified buyers, negotiate from a position of strength, and maximize exposure through a global network of top agents. My hands-on, data-driven approach ensures sellers achieve the strongest possible outcome in today’s competitive market.

  • See the Seller’s Questionnaire below

    • Pre Listing: 

      • Connect by phone or in person to discuss your goals, timeline, and expectations for selling your home

      • Schedule a property walkthrough to evaluate value and condition of your property

      • Review current market conditions and determine a strategic pricing approach

      • Create a customized marketing plan tailored to your home

      • Discuss how to prepare your home for market: staging, photography and timing

    • While Listed:

      • Execute the marketing strategy to maximize exposure and buyer interest

      • Manage showings, agent communication, and buyer inquiries

      • Review and negotiate offers to secure the strongest terms and price

      • Guide you through seller responsibilities, escrow, inspections, and closing

      • Provide ongoing communication and feedback until the sale is successfully completed

Free Home Valuation
Sellers Questionnaire

If you don’t have google please text HOME to 303-726-5323

  • Luxury house with pool and outdoor seating at sunset, surrounded by trees, with text overlay 'Exclusive Properties'.

    Working with Sammy gives you access to exclusive off market luxury listings. Through her robust network and work at the Oppenheim Group, Sammy offers an elevated advantage to showing top real estate properties to her clients prior to them hitting the market.

  • Aerial view of a coastal neighborhood with beachfront houses, palm trees, and a curving road along the shoreline, under a cloudy sky.

    Sammy's in-depth knowledge of Southern California's neighborhoods and communities ensures that buyers have access to valuable insights about schools, amenities, and the unique characteristics of each area, aiding them in making informed decisions.

  • Elegant living room with white sofas, potted plants, fireplace, large TV, and outdoor pool view, with text 'Negotiation Excellence' overlaid.

    Drawing from her background in high-pressure corporate negotiations, Sammy brings unparalleled negotiation skills to the table. Buyers and Sellers can trust that their interests are vigorously represented, leading to favorable terms, optimal sale, and maximized returns.

San Diego Exclusive

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Wooden staircase descending to a sandy beach with waves and ocean in the background, flanked by a hillside with sparse vegetation.
Sunset over the ocean with surfers riding waves.
A landscaped courtyard with tall palm trees, green lawn, flower bushes, a white building with a red-tiled roof, and string lights hanging between the trees on a sunny day.

Orange County Exclusive

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What Clients Are Saying.

  • “As a Real Estate Investor and Developer, it’s imperative for me to work with an agent who is not only professional, but knowledgeable in all aspects of real estate. In the 3+ years I’ve worked with Sammy to identify properties she has exceeded my every expectation. You’re in great hands with her.”

    —Kevin M.

  • “As a Real Estate Investor and Developer, it’s imperative for me to work with an agent who is not only professional, but knowledgeable in all aspects of real estate. In the 3+ years I’ve worked with Sammy to identify properties she has exceeded my every expectation. You’re in great hands with her.”

    —Erick E.

  • “We recently moved from Northern California to San Diego, and our experience with Sammy Snelling was absolutely exceptional. Her patience and dedication were evident as we navigated through numerous options, turning down several houses that met most of our criteria until we found the right one.”

    —Fred B.

  • Sammy was excellent. She is smart, hard working, incredibly responsive, and personable. She went above and beyond — with a constant flow of potential houses, local insight, expertise on pricing, neighborhoods, and construction quality. She doesn’t cut corners or push just to make a sale — she is firmly committed to finding the home that makes most sense for her clients. We recommend her without exception.

    —Dane B.

  • Working with Sammy DeLaura has been nothing short of exceptional. From the very beginning, she impressed me with her sharp business acumen and her ability to truly listen and quickly understand my needs. She immediately became in tune with what I was looking for, even accommodating the challenges of my being at a distance. Sammy consistently went above and beyond—offering video walkthroughs, providing extra-thorough reviews of contracts and HOA details, and negotiating with a data-driven, professional, and strategic mindset that always pushed boundaries in my best interest.

    —Kara H.