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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I have worked with Elena on more than 10 transactions over the last 15 years, spanning both the buy and sell sides, as well as financed and all-cash deals. Throughout every single interaction, Elena has been an exceptional advocate, consistently fighting to ensure we get the best possible value while providing a top-tier experience. Our most recent sale in Walnut Creek truly highlighted why Elena is in a league of her own. We were taking back a rental property that had been in service for 15 years, and it was in a state of absolute disarray. Elena stepped in and provided a "white-glove" service that was nothing short of transformative. From the moment she received the keys, she took full ownership of the project. She envisioned exactly what the home could be, lined up contractors within days, and managed the entire renovation in just three weeks. The home went from being in total disrepair to a move-in-ready, perfect starter home. Her marketing strategy was equally impressive; within 48 hours of listing, we received multiple offers, many of which were well above the asking price. Elena managed the marketing and escrow process with total precision, removing all friction and stress from the situation. We could not have asked for a better partner. Thank you, Elena!
Elena Tyson
Jess and Lisa were fantastic partners for us as we searched for our first home. As newcomers to the area, we relied on the expertise about not just each city/town, but detailed knowledge and perspective on each of the neighborhoods we were contemplating. As first time home buyers, Jess and Lisa were patient and extremely helpful in walking us through disclosures and open houses – what we should be aware of and avoid, and what wasn’t a big deal. We were particularly picky with what we were looking for and Jess and Lisa not only were patient with us in a unique market period, but also fully understood what we wanted and not – sometimes better than ourselves – helping the process be that much more efficient and productive. Thanks to them, we were able to find our dream home in the neighborhood we wanted and exactly as we were looking for. They also helped guide us with when to lean in more and when not, which was critical for our successful negotiation for our home. In addition to all of the above, Lisa and Jess are just wonderful people who made what could be a stressful process, enjoyable, fun and without pressure. We are very thankful to them for everything! Although we’re not planning to move anytime soon, when the day comes, we will be happy to call them back! You can’t do any better than to call Jess and Lisa!
Uppal and Sanguinet Real Estate
They always answer all your questions
Lisa Tichenor
Cheryl Hata is an incredible realtor and an amazing human being. We feel very fortunate to have met and worked with Cheryl. She is an outstanding communicator and is seemingly always available to look at houses or answer any questions. We were most impressed with Cheryl’s service post-sale. Since we weren’t moving locally, she not only recommended contractors (HVAC/Flooring), she took it upon herself to meet them at the property to obtain quotes, in order for the project to be completed before move-in. There are many more examples of Cheryl’s dedication to her clients, but suffice it to say that we cannot recommend her more strongly and feel that we not only found a home, we found a friend.
Lori Legler & Cheryl Hata
Adam was a true professional throughout the whole process. He communicated well with me, had great knowledge of the market and brought me a great offer. I appreciated his professionalism and ability to walk me through difficult details.
Hutchens Hamalian Properties Group
Dudum Real Estate Group - Lafayette
