We cannot say enough wonderful things about working with Ellyn! As first-time home buyers, we entered the market with a lot of questions, but she guided us through every step of the home-buying process with unmatched patience and expertise. Ellyn took the time to truly listen to us, helping us figure out what we really wanted in a home. Throughout the journey, we felt supported through her thoughtful advice and encouragement. Ellyn was always available whenever we needed to hop on a quick call, answer a question, see a home, or talk through a detail. We are so grateful to her!

Kaaren Brickman & Lauren Woolsey Real Estate Team

star   5   (27 reviews)

"Honest, patient, knowledgeable, and highly professional are just a few words that perfectly describe Elena. We chose to work with her after attending one of her open houses, where her incredible attention to detail and hard work were immediately obvious. Those traits are rare in the real estate world. Throughout our five-month search, Elena was with us every step of the way—scheduling inspectors, conducting thorough due diligence, and completely putting our minds at ease. Thanks to her extensive network, she ultimately found us an amazing off-market home. Elena truly listens, provides honest feedback, and always keeps her word. We highly recommend her to our friends and family without hesitation!"

Elena Tyson

star   5   (2 reviews)

As first-time home sellers, we couldn't have asked for a better experience with Ellyn. Having grown up with her as a friend made the process feel even more comfortable, but what truly stood out was her professionalism, honesty, organization, and transparency every step of the way. She took the time to explain everything thoroughly, was always available to answer our questions, and never made us feel like any concern was too small. During negotiations, she provided thoughtful guidance and helped us make informed decisions with confidence. Her communication was outstanding from start to finish, and we always felt supported and well-informed. Selling a home for the first time can be overwhelming, but Ellyn made the entire experience smooth, stress-free, and enjoyable. We couldn't recommend her more highly.

Kaaren Brickman & Lauren Woolsey Real Estate Team

star   5   (27 reviews)

Karen was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout our home-buying journey. Over the past two years, she patiently showed us many homes in the Walnut Creek and surrounding areas without ever making us feel pressured to make a decision. She always encouraged us to wait until we found the right home, and thanks to her guidance, we finally purchased a house that we truly love. Karen is incredibly knowledgeable about the local market and was always honest with her advice. She was responsive, professional, and available whenever we had questions, whether it was about the offer process, inspections, escrow, or negotiations. Throughout the transaction, she went above and beyond by coordinating with the seller, lender, escrow company, and contractors to keep everything moving smoothly, especially when timelines became tight. What stood out the most was that she genuinely cared about our interests. She was never focused on simply closing a deal—her priority was making sure we were comfortable and confident with every decision. Her patience, attention to detail, and willingness to go the extra mile made what could have been a stressful experience much easier. We are incredibly grateful for all of Karen's hard work and support, and we would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. She is an outstanding Realtor and a wonderful person to work with.

Karen Richardson

star   5   (2 reviews)

We can't say enough good things about Jess and her teammate Lisa. We were searching for a home for our small and growing family in the Lafayette area, and actually met Jess by chance at a local restaurant, from that first conversation it was clear how well she knows the local market. As a fellow parent raising kids in the area, she genuinely understood what we were looking for in a home and a neighborhood, and that made all the difference throughout our search. Lisa was a great help along the way as well. We'd highly recommend Jess and her team to any family searching in Lafayette.

Uppal and Sanguinet Real Estate

star   5   (15 reviews)

Kaaren was exceptional throughout the entire process. This is the second home she's helped us buy and sell, and once again she exceeded our expectations. She is knowledgeable, responsive, strategic, and a pleasure to work with. We recommend Kaaren without hesitation and wouldn't consider working with anyone else.

Kaaren Brickman & Lauren Woolsey Real Estate Team

star   5   (27 reviews)

Karen is an exceptional real estate agent and an even better person. She has deep knowledge of the Lamorinda market, years of experience, and a calm, thoughtful approach that made the entire process feel manageable. She offers honest, practical advice without ever being pushy, and she genuinely listens to her clients’ priorities. One of Karen’s greatest strengths is her collaborative style. Rather than trying to dictate every decision, she brings her expertise to the table, explains the pros and cons of each option, and works with you to develop the best strategy. We always felt that she respected our opinions while making sure we had the benefit of her experience. We couldn’t be happier with our experience. Karen guided us through one of the largest financial transactions of our lives with professionalism, patience, and kindness. We are incredibly grateful for her advice, support, and friendship, and we recommend her without hesitation.

Karen Richardson

star   5   (2 reviews)

Working with Ellyn was the best experience from start to finish! She toured us through different Lamorinda neighborhoods and guided us every step of the way as we searched for the right home. She made the home buying process fun, and we truly wouldn’t have found our home without her. As first time buyers, we had no idea where to start, but Ellyn made the entire process approachable and stress-free. She was incredibly knowledgeable, always available to answer our questions, and helped us understand every step along the way. When it came time to make an offer, she provided thoughtful guidance and helped us put together a winning offer that we felt completely comfortable with. We are so grateful for Ellyn! Both for her expertise and for her friendship throughout this journey. We can’t recommend her highly enough to anyone looking to buy a home in the Lamorinda area!

Kaaren Brickman & Lauren Woolsey Real Estate Team

star   5   (27 reviews)

We were at an open house when we met Kim. By her questions and comments, it was transparent that she was attentive and taking mental notes of what our impressions were of the property. She proposed other properties that may be of interest to us. Although we made a couple of offers that fell through, she showed her patience, resourcefulness and professionalism against the challenges that we encountered with the homeowners. She stirred us to consider a Martinez and a property there (our impressions of Martinez are the refineries that we see on Hwy 680). We are so glad that she did! The property was as great buy near Briones Regional Park (added bonus: the people at the Matrinez Building Dept are helpful and pleasure to work with). We now have a tenant that loves the property as much as we do. We cannot thank Kim enough! Will certainly call Kim for future real estate transanctions.

Kim Pierce

star   5   (2 reviews)

I have not purchased a new home in decades and was not familiar with current home/condo procedures. It was very helpful to have my realtor Jill Balazs by my side since she knows the in's and out's of the entire process. She was very proactive, looking out for my best interests and providing recommendations and resources in a respectful way so I could then make my own best decisions. She communicates well, was very reliable/responsive, and showed up during all the important moments. Jill also had helpful contacts related to the title company, insurance, and contractors. Working with her gave me peace of mind and I would recommend her services and expertise to anyone looking to purchase a new home in Contra Costa.

Jill Balazs

star   5   (6 reviews)

We had a great experience working with Jess and Lisa to buy our home. They were incredibly responsive throughout the entire process and always made us feel like a priority, even when we had lots of questions or needed quick guidance. What really stood out was how well they know the area. Their local expertise helped us evaluate neighborhoods, understand pricing, and feel confident in our decisions. They were also very proactive, staying on top of every detail and helping us navigate challenges. Buying a home can be overwhelming, but they made the process feel much more manageable. We're so grateful for their support and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking to buy a home in the Lamorinda area.

Uppal and Sanguinet Real Estate

star   5   (15 reviews)

Jake was resourceful in securing the investment property for us and was easy to work with for the sale transaction. Would highly recommend working with Jake again for future projects.

Jacob Adams

star   5   (11 reviews)