Cleve Shirley

Your Partner in Every Move

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Cleve Shirley

Cleve Shirley is more than a real estate advisor—he’s a partner dedicated to helping clients make confident, informed decisions at every step of their journey. With over 20 years of experience and more than $200 million in closed sales, Cleve combines deep local knowledge with an options-oriented approach that puts your goals first.

A native San Diegan and Ocean Beach resident, Cleve understands the unique character of neighborhoods like Ocean Beach, Point Loma, and beyond. He leverages off-market opportunities, industry-leading tools, and a network of trusted professionals to give clients every advantage in a competitive market.

Cleve’s approach goes beyond transactions. He listens, understands, and presents thoughtful alternatives so you can make decisions that align with your vision and timeline. Known for his calm presence, clear communication, and steady execution, he ensures every step of the process is smooth, transparent, and tailored to your needs.

At the heart of his work are values of honesty, effort, and kindness. Whether you’re buying your first home, selling, or exploring investment options, Cleve’s focus is on building lasting relationships while delivering results you can truly rely on.

Hear What my Clients Have to Say

"I can’t say enough about my experience working with Cleve to help sell my home. He took on responsibilities that he didn’t have to including being there they day of evicting my former tenant, he wore the hat of project manager of contractors during the repairs, he even went to Home Depot with me to help redo the patio and m
"This was my first time buying a home. I meet with Cleve and I told him this was my first time buying a home. He said he would hold my hand through the process the whole time. And he did. When ever I had questions about the process he would answer all my questions. He would call me or text me with any updates to the house we
"I've now done two transactions with Cleve. In both situations, his experience played heavily into the success of each purchase/listing. As challenges appeared in the purchase, for example, he was able to suggest solutions and help with taking action to complete the purchase in a timely manner. Now with our sale, he has wo
"Very helpful. Cleve went out of his way to help me, even making a trip to check on small questions I had about the house I was interested in. Should I require other assistance in his area I will definitely contact him directly. I highly recommend him."
"When I was thinking about selling our rental condo in La Mesa, I checked out the real estate sites and was contacted soon after by Cleve Shirley, who offered an evaluation with no obligation. Because I hadn't really decided to sell at that point six months ago, I was as clear as possible that this might be a waste of his t

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