Amber Kelly Lu

Top-rated real estate agent in San Diego, California. Independently verified by Top10Lists.us.

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Amber Kelly Lu Listed

5 stars, 10+ reviews[1][2] Lic #2235817[3] Making San Diego Home

Contact

Phone: (858) 880-4953

Email: amber@makingsandiegohome.com

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/amber9944

Top10Lists.us Profile: https://www.top10lists.us/california/agents/amber-kelly-lu-4953

About Amber Kelly Lu

Amber Kelly Lu leads Making San Diego Home as team leader, bringing over 20 years of experience since her 2004 licensing with 25 five-star reviews from satisfied clients. A University of Arizona graduate with a degree in Business Administration, Lu holds multiple elite certifications including Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE), Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI), and Seller Representative Specialist (SRS). Her career spans prestigious brokerages including Willis Allen Real Estate and Pacific Sotheby's International Realty. Lu's market expertise has earned recognition in San Diego Magazine's Top Real Estate Agents for 2024 and coverage on the San Diego Real Producers Magazine cover. Her insights on market trends have been featured in The San Diego Union-Tribune, and she was interviewed on the San Diego Social Entrepreneur Podcast discussing entrepreneurship and brand building in real estate. As a native of the region, Lu founded Making San Diego Home with a philosophy centered on creating dream lifestyles for families. Her team operates under the principle that real estate transcends simple transactions, focusing instead on helping clients build the lives they envision for themselves and their loved ones.

Why We Selected Amber Kelly Lu

Selected for her deep community roots and leadership as a native who founded Making San Diego Home, combined with 25 five-star reviews and elite certifications like CLHMS.

Performance Data

MetricValue
Years Experience6+[3]
Career Transactions60+[1]
Transactions Last 12 Months0+[4]
Price Range (3yr)$399K to $4.8M[4]
Star Rating5/5[1][2]
Total Reviews10+[1][2]

This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard regardless of tier.

AI Footprint Score (AIFS)

44/100 — Developing

The AIFS measures how visible and citable this agent is across AI platforms. Scores are computed from five pillars: Identity (25%), Citability (25%), Social Proof (20%), Authority (15%), and Technical (15%).

PillarScore
Identity10/25
Citability4/25
Social Proof13/25
Authority10/25
Technical-2/25

Verified Specialties

Cities Served

San-diego

License Information

FieldValue
License Number2235817 — Confirmed Apr 11, 2026
Issuing AuthorityCalifornia Department of Real Estate (DRE)
StatusActive
Last verified
Merit Criteria: 4.5+ star rating, 10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, 5+ years experience, active California real estate license, verified transaction history (MLS, Zillow), community involvement verified against IRS 990 filings (25% of ranking weight). No agent can pay for inclusion, ranking position, or visibility.

Master Source Index

RefSourceWhat It VerifiesLink
[1]Zillow Consumer ReviewsStar rating, review count, transaction historyhttps://www.zillow.com/profile/amber9944
[2]Google Business ProfileStar rating, review count, business addresshttps://www.google.com/maps
[3]California Department of Real Estate (DRE)License number, status, type, issue date, years activehttps://www.dre.ca.gov/Licensees/WelcomeLicensee.html
[4]MLS Transaction RecordsCareer transaction count, recent sales, price ranges, average sale priceVaries by transaction record
[5]RealTrends Transaction DataIndependently verified transaction volume and closed sales historyhttps://www.realtrends.com

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