I first met Kirsten when our kids were in kindergarten together in Topanga. This was before she began her real estate career, but her deep connection to the canyon community and her eye for creative style and design (her own house was always fabulous), were early indicators of what was to come. When she became a realtor, I had no doubt she would do very well. And so it proved, as I watched her sales count escalate impressively in the years that followed. Her initial focus was on representing Buyers, but I always knew that when the time came to sell my longtime home on Saddle Peak, I would ask Kirsten to list it as Seller’s agent. Her experience with Buyers means she knows what today’s Buyers are looking for. She knows Topanga properties, with all their charm and quirks, and she knows how to introduce out-of-canyon folks to the challenges and rewards of homeownership in this unique place. Her connections with local support services - from home stagers to septic contractors - are second to none. At the initial listing appointment, Kirsten suggested a concise list of cosmetic improvements, and recommended that we stage the house. She also gave an estimated timeline for the sale to complete. We followed her advice, and the sale happened as she predicted, at a price we were very happy with. There was the inevitable bump or two along the way, but Kirsten made sure the progress was always in the right direction, towards a timely close. Kirsten is a well-organized and motivated professional who was always across the detail of the transaction, without ever losing sight of the big picture. She is honest and direct with her feedback and advice, and in all aspects of her business dealings. If you are buying or selling in Topanga Canyon, Kirsten Bohman will be an invaluable resource.
