About the agent

Deborah Vance, REALTOR

Deborah Vance is a full-time REALTOR with Spirit Realty who has spent 15-plus years helping buyers invest, relocate, and purchase homes in Imperial Beach, California. She is the #1 Realtor in Imperial Beach since 2019 and a specialist for VA and military buyers, first-time buyers, and investors looking for long-term value near the coast.

Deborah Vance, REALTOR with Spirit Realty in Imperial Beach, California
Deborah Vance
REALTOR · Spirit Realty

Licensed to serve

Salesperson · 01817973 · California. Office at 700 Seacoast Dr. Imperial Beach, CA 91932.

Since entering real estate in 2010, Deborah has helped hundreds of buyers and sellers close successfully, with well over $250 million in total sales volume. Her work is backed by 165-plus five-star client reviews and a consistent top ranking in Imperial Beach for both transaction count and local recognition.

Clients return to Deborah not just for results, but for steady guidance, proactive communication, and strong advocacy during negotiations, particularly in competitive or value-driven market moments. Her niche is coastal single-family homes, condos, and small investment properties, typically ranging from the mid-$500,000s to under $1,000,000. She works closely with VA buyers, military households, and investors who want honest insight into pricing, rental potential, and long-term upside in 91932.

For buyers, every relationship begins with education: financing options, VA loan strategies, contracts, inspections, and realistic timelines. Deborah is known for structuring smart, competitive offers while protecting her clients throughout escrow, and for never pushing a decision that does not make sense on paper.

Before real estate, Deborah spent years with Walt Disney and Touchstone Pictures, contributing to the production of 12 feature films including Sister Act, The Santa Clause, and 101 Dalmatians. That background sharpened her project management, deadlines, negotiation, and high-pressure decision making, all of which carry into organized transactions and calm leadership for her real estate clients.

A resident and homeowner in Imperial Beach since 2020, Deborah lives and works in the community she serves, with her office located directly on Seacoast Drive. Her day-to-day presence gives her deep insight into neighborhood dynamics, buyer behavior, and the long-term trajectory of the local market.

15+
Years in real estate
$250M+
Total sales volume
165+
Five-star client reviews
#1
Realtor in Imperial Beach since 2019

The approach

How Deborah buys homes for her clients

  1. 01

    Education first

    Financing options, VA loan strategies, contracts, inspections, and realistic timelines, covered before anything is signed.

  2. 02

    Smart, competitive offers

    Offers structured to win in competitive moments while protecting your numbers and your position through escrow.

  3. 03

    Advocacy at every turn

    Steady guidance in negotiations, no pressure to overreach, and a clear-eyed read on pricing and long-term upside.

Ready when you are

Buying smart in today's coastal market

If you are planning to buy or invest in Imperial Beach or anywhere in ZIP 91932, and want a buyer-focused agent who combines local authority, proven results, and straightforward guidance, Deborah offers a clear path forward.

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