REALTOR® Associate
Experience. Expertise. Exceptional Representation.
Christel Carlyle has been representing buyers and sellers throughout San Diego’s coastal communities since 1981, bringing more than four decades of real estate experience, market knowledge, and skilled negotiation to every transaction.
Specializing in Del Mar, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Carmel Valley, Carlsbad, and LA
Jolla, Christel has also successfully represented clients throughout all of San Diego County. Her extensive experience gives her a deep understanding not only of individual neighborhoods and property values, but also of the lifestyle that makes coastal San Diego such an extraordinary place to call home.
A San Diego resident since attending San Diego State University, Christel has personally experienced the opportunities of real estate as both a multiple homeowner and real estate investor. She brings that perspective to her clients, whether helping a buyer identify the right home or investment opportunity, or developing the positioning, pricing, and negotiation strategy necessary to help a seller achieve the strongest possible result.
Christel's career has been distinguished by consistent top-level production and exceptional client service. In 2026, she was recognized among the Top 10% of REALTORS® in North County and received the prestigious Wisdom Crystal Award for outstanding performance in listings and sales.
For more than a decade, Christel has earned annual recognition for her real estate production while representing hundreds of clients. Some of her recent achievements include:
Even during the extraordinary real estate market of 2020, Christel achieved one of the strongest years of her career—demonstrating the adaptability, persistence, and market expertise that have defined her success.
"I have truly enjoyed working with so many wonderful clients over the years. Real estate has given me the opportunity to introduce people to the communities and lifestyle that I have loved for decades. I continue to look forward to meeting new clients, earning their trust, and helping them create their own San Diego lifestyle."