Deborah Vance is a full-time REALTOR® with Spirit Realty and more than 15 years of experience helping buyers invest, relocate, and purchase homes in Imperial Beach, California, with a focused expertise in ZIP code 91932. A buyer-focused agent and Imperial Beach real estate expert, Deborah is widely known as the #1 Realtor in Imperial Beach since 2019, and as a trusted guide for buyers looking to navigate coastal opportunities with clarity and confidence. She is especially recognized as a VA and military buyer specialist, as well as a go-to resource for first-time buyers, investors, and San Diego relocators seeking long-term value near the coast.
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+ 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 her steady guidance, proactive communication, and strong advocacy during negotiations, particularly in competitive or value-driven market moments.
Deborah specializes in coastal single-family homes, condos, and small investment properties in Imperial Beach, typically ranging from the mid-$500,000s to under $1,000,000. Her niche includes 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, covering financing options, VA loan strategies, contracts, inspections, and realistic timelines. Deborah is known for structuring smart, competitive offers while protecting her clients throughout escrow, never pushing decisions that do not make sense on paper.
Before real estate, Deborah spent years working 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 skills in project management, deadlines, negotiation, and high-pressure decision-making, all of which now translate 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 in Imperial Beach gives her deep insight into neighborhood dynamics, buyer behavior, and the long-term trajectory of the local market. Clients consistently describe her as knowledgeable, direct, and deeply invested in the future of Imperial Beach and the people who choose to call it home.
If you are planning to buy or invest in Imperial Beach, and want a buyer-focused agent in 91932 who combines local authority, proven results, and straightforward guidance, Deborah Vance offers a clear, informed path forward. Reach out to start a focused conversation about how to buy smart in today’s Imperial Beach market.
