Simply put, Kathe is the best. I have been involved with 4 real estate transactions, and working with Kathe was by far my best experience. Her knowledge of the market, hard work, honesty, and efforts to do her best are obvious from the minute you begin working with her. Kathe was able to help us find what we wanted, and made the transaction processes very smooth. She is able to help from so many different aspects by having a strong team that she is able to set up. Would work with Kathe again, as a seller or buyer.

Kathe helped us negotiate the process of buying a new home as we planned a long distance move to Pittsburgh, and we were very pleased with her service throughout all of the steps. Beyond helping us understand the local real estate market, she also talked at length with us about the factors in each of the communities we were considering like community spirit and options for volunteering that contribute to a smooth transition for newcomers. Not knowing exactly what we wanted, she took the time to show us options in a range of categories from single homes to condominiums and in a range of cities and locations (e.g., rural vs. in city). She responded quickly to our emails and calls which was particularly important for us because we were so far from Pittsburgh during the buying process. When we reached the stage of negotiations, we can not say enough about her ability to help us get a fair price, far below what we expected. Kathe has continued to help us after our purchase and has been an excellent source for suggestions about services and providers in the area.

I negotiate deals for a living, but Kathe brought a level of local expertise that provided additional value in buying our home. She earned her commission in the negotiation process alone. n nNo one knows more about the Sewickley market. If you want a local expert, she is the best. We were new to the area and needed information on everything from property taxes to what restaurants work best for large parties. I still text her months after the transaction asking more questions - and she answers every one. n nAnd she throws a killer party!

Kathe knew the area, what was available and the pros and cons of each property. She provided honest and trustworthy recommendations and perspectives on every property with my interest in mind . Most realtors I have dealt with seemed only to be interested in the sale. Kathe was not that way at all. I would use her again and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

Kathe was wonderful to work with! We purchased our home with Kathe about eight months ago. She was very highly recommended to us by people we knew in the area. Working with her still helps us out now, as we have depended on her for references for various vendors such as movers, painters, and plumbers (and she keeps extensive lists of others as well), which we will undoubtedly call upon her for in the future! She seems to know everyone, and everyone seems to know her! n nHer knowledge of the market is extensive and well-researched, and she has provided us with invaluable information to help guide us. We trusted her completely throughout the process. Being unfamiliar with the local market, we depended on Kathe on factors such as deciding on a reasonable asking price. It took a lot of stress off us to be able to rely on her expertise! n nThe house we were most interested in was already under contract. However, given our particular set of circumstances, Kathe felt we should put in an offer anyway. We did, and our sellers decided take our offer instead of going with the original buyers! (As I recall our offer was either still below or at asking price). n nA few issues came up during our house inspection, and again, Kathe guided us through the process with very little angst. Our issues were resolved with barely any effort on our end, other than being patient. n nIn addition to being completely professional, Kathe has a very kind, warm demeanor. It was a pleasure working with her. n nAnd boy, does she stays on top of things-- I swear the woman never sleeps!

We cannot recommend Kathe highly enough! When my mother-in-law suffered some serious health issues we were faced with the difficult task of getting her townhouse sold from several states away. Kathe guided us through the process swiftly and efficiently. Her knowledge of the Sewickley market was so beneficial to me as someone completely unfamiliar with the area, and it was wonderful to have someone that I could lean on to guide me step by step. Kathe tells it like it is and fights for her clients which is so necessary in such a huge transaction. If you want knowledge and experience and someone who will be your partner in the real estate process, call Kathe!

My respect and appreciation for Kathe Barge is unbounded. She is by far the most knowledgeable, professional, committed real estate agent I've ever worked with. She gave unselfishly of personal time to accommodate my schedule and she enthusiastically offered immediate responses and wise counsel to every question or concern --- often in the early morning hours after a long workday. I was very impressed with her tenacity which resulted in the very quick sale of my home and an enjoyable, satisfying experience for me. I would highly recommend Kathe Barge to assist with the sale or purchase of your home.

Kathe Barge is a very effective real estate advisor. She consistently applies her broad professional expertise as an attorney and a CPA to her real estate practice with great results for her clients. Her encyclopedic knowledge of the Sewickley marketplace is extremely valuable. Kathe is an excellent communicator and has a keen sense of client service and satisfaction. We would highly recommend Kathe Barge to either home buyers or sellers.

We highly recommend working with Kathe - her knowledge of the Sewickley area and of the market was exactly what we needed as first-time home buyers new to the area. Kathe is great to work with, we had a ton of questions about the process of buying a home and Kathe always had prompt answers as well as advice based on her vast experience. Once we found the right house, she really helped us with negotiating - Kathe gave us great advice on what to offer and when, and before we knew it we were closing! She really made it easy for us. We've been in our house for 3 months now and it's perfect. If you are looking in the Sewickley area, no one knows more than Kathe!