I wasn’t sure where I was going or how things would turn out.  A lesson I learned early in life came back to show me what was possible.

I grew up in Anchorage, Alaska. I graduated high school in a class of 33 people.  In this small town, there wasn’t always a lot for me to do and by the time I was eleven, I found a passion to keep me busy -- basketball. 

My friends and I played it, watched games, we even collected the cards.  I was obsessed with it and by the time I started high school, I was determined to be on the team.  The first game was awful, I knew I hadn’t tried my best, so I decided to be more aggressive, and give it my all.  The next game I scored 26 points and was moved up to Varsity immediately.

This drive to do more, be the best I could, pushed me to attend a small college in Maryland near Washington D.C.  I made the basketball team and thought this was it.  But over the next year, after playing very little, I learned that while I had the enthusiasm for basketball, it wasn’t my future. 

I’d made it to a Division II school like I wanted, but I spent a lot of time that year on the bench, just waiting.  The town itself was exponentially larger than where I’d grown up and I felt overwhelmed by all the people and all to do.  I didn’t know what I was waiting for anymore, what I expected to happen.  So, I decided to do the only thing that made sense.

I transferred to Arizona the following year.  My grandmother had lived in Tempe, AZ for a long time and I remembered countless visits to see her, the warm desert heat and that feeling of familiarity that I’d missed so much in my year in Maryland.  Moving in with my grandma was the best thing I could have done at that time, returning to the familiar to gain the strength to figure out what was next.

The next couple of years were spent in college, but close to the end, I realized my heart was somewhere else.  I’d been focusing on what I enjoyed, what my purpose could be.  I thought it was being around athletics as a personal trainer or chiropractor. 

But the more I studied for and did those things, the further I felt from myself.  I opened my eyes and my ears, observing those around me to see what I was missing.  I knew if I could just find my passion, figure out where I was meant to be, I could do it.

Not long after, I fell headfirst into the world of real estate.  I quickly saw the potential to help others and what a valuable tool it was to improve lives and help people reach their dreams through home ownership and investing.  In 2005, I became a licensed REALTOR® and pursued my passion, remembering what I learned all those years ago on the basketball court.  You get out of something what you put into it.

I love living in San Diego and helping others as a Broker and REALTOR®, this is where my wife, Darcy, and I have raised our two boys, Dax and Drew.  Being a part of this community, coaching my son’s basketball team and enjoying this place every chance I get is what I’m all about.  I still work hard, the way I learned all those years ago, but now I do it to help others achieve their homeownership dreams.

Buying a house is a huge event in a person’s life. For most people it’s the biggest financial event they’ll ever experience.  As a former coach and trainer, I know how to guide you through the tough situations that come up. 

Real estate isn’t a one size fits all process and I will find the approach that works for you.  I work hard and remain level-headed in every negotiation to ensure you have as little stress as possible throughout the process.  With 15+ years of experience as a Broker/REALTOR® and a trained appraiser, I have the information you need to make the best decision for your future. 

I always look at things from multiple angles with your long-term success front and center.  After the sale is over, I’m there for you in the years to come.  I’ll provide support however I can and help you continue to achieve your dreams through real estate.

With gratitude,

Dave Kaushagen
Broker-Owner