Klara Straus-Henkels

Did Tom and Klara change my thoughts on needing a realtor to buy a home?? Abso-stinkin-lutely!! Browsing homes online, going to open houses and looking up specs... easy peasy. Negotiating contracts, understanding the fine print and most importantly knowing what the heck is happening during escrow? This is where the dream team really shines! Our new home was not only going to be where we grow our family and build roots for the years to come. It’s also the largest financial asset we own. It is very important that you have someone you can trust, who will advocate on your behalf, for the best possible outcome. Buying a house is very daunting. Tom and Klara were so patient and understanding with our questions, concerns and maybe the occasional irrational moments one can experience, occasionally. We were so grateful to have them on our side of the table. There are many moving parts during the entire process, from offer letters all the way to getting those blessed keys. And no matter how many episodes of House Hunters I watch, I am not an expert in real estate. Tom and Klara were there to answer our questions and even ask questions we didn’t know to ask. We are now in a home we never thought was within our grasp. That beauty with a view at the end of the cul de sac. You know the one, that’s our house! And we have Tom and Klara to thank for that.

Klara is detailed, knowledgable, thoughtful, and professional throughout the entire process. She worked with us both for finding a rental property when we first came to the San Diego area, and then finding our final home that we purchased in Carlsbad. Klara is a pleasure to work with - she guided us through the process with her extensive experience and resources for ensuring we had the best information possible when we made decisions about bids. She helped us craft our offers to be as favorably viewed as possible, and was warm and welcoming to work with always. Klara was always careful to let us form our own opinions about a house. She would helpfully answer questions and help us notice details that we might not otherwise have considered, but she was never pushy. In fact, it took us a while to find a house that both my husband and I agreed on, and she was incredibly patient as we set out weekend after weekend to hunt for our future home. We are so grateful to Klara for all her care. We adore our new home! If and when we ever have to move again, Klara will be our first phone call. I recommend her to my friends without hesitation - she is a gem!