Lucy helped me sell my home while I was 2000 miles away. She could not have made the whole process any easier. She is very detail oriented and very quick to respond to any questions. She kept me informed of every step of the transaction. She is very pro-active and will not hesitate to improve the landscaping and decor of the house herself. She has a great relationship with trade professionals who will come work for her listing at the drop of a hat. She is very ethical and a great communicator.

Lucy shepherded us through what was--to us at least--an intense and complex home buying experience. As newlyweds embarking on our first home purchase, we had a ton of questions, and very little experience and comparatives. She quickly helped us narrow down and define our wants, needs and preferences, while educating us on the process in a thoughtful manner which allowed us to make the critical decisions with as much information as possible. She offered us several days of tours, sent us listings at the pace that we requested (which changed a couple of times, due to our own life circumstances), and made herself quite available for showings when open houses were not feasible. When we did find the house that we wanted, we had a lot of challenges with the seller's agent, who delayed paperwork until the last possible moment (sometimes beyond the deadlines with no communication), then would turn around and send demands that we respond to requests immediately (even if out of town). Lucy went above and beyond here, maintaining a functioning relationship with the seller's agent despite these challenges and helping us keep perspective and sanity during the process. She even followed up on some of the paperwork which should have been the seller's responsibility in order to help keep things on track, all while advising us and helping us negotiate a -very- good price in a seller's market. Once we did close, she gave us recommendations for several reputable contractors to assist on the immediate improvements, and gave us advice to help jump-start our aspiring DIY tendencies. In brief, I am not sure we could have done this without her expertise, her calm presence, consideration and availability. It was a long process but we found a home within our budget that we love, and that we hope will offer us many years of comfort and security.

As a first time home buyer I was pretty naive about the process. My first question to Lucy was, "With all the services out there like Zillow and Redfin, why do I need an agent?" After Lucy outlined the steps to bidding and closing on a home I was dismayed at how complicated buying a house could be, but relieved I had a knowledgeable guide to lead me through it. As a result, I was able to buy a home I love at a price within my range.

We bought a home in a very difficult seller's market and I strongly believe we couldn't have done it without the advice and dedication of Lucy Armentrout. I would recommend her services in a heartbeat. Lucy is very knowledgeable about the structural characteristics of homes and where the market is going. She also has a great reputation in the real estate community and everytime we were in contact with a seller's agent, they would always smile and nod when we told them we worked with Lucy. Finally, when the stressful escrow period came, she was with us 120%, responding to our questions at all hours, always very quickly and abundant research/detail to allow us to not miss a beat in this fast-paced process. Lucy never pushes her personal views of homes on you but always stresses the good and the bad with great professionalism. Finally, I would add that it’s been a pleasure working with Lucy as she is so courteous and encouraging, discreet and/or assertive as situations require. She has a strong professional knowledge coupled with a great emotional intelligence and she will absolutely be an asset on your team. Feel free to contact me directly if you would like more details.

Phenomenal experience with Lucy as our realtor. She went above and beyond to provide us with all the information we needed to make the biggest purchase of our lives. We really appreciated her emails that explained her evaluation of the comps and how to put together a winning offer. Nothing but praise for her services.

I give Lucy the highest rating all across the board. She is trustworthy, truthful, professional, knowledgeable, even-keeled, helpful, efficient. She keeps me updated, gives sound advice, takes great care of the myriad of details, follows the escrow process carefully. In short, she makes a complicated, involved process much simpler. Highest recommendation!

Best realtor ever! Classy, honest, exceptional knowledge of Oakland and Berkley area, excellent listener! From the first time I met her I knew she was our number one choice! After couple of showings, she knew exactly what we wanted. She possesses a great combination of softness and persistence that differentiates her from the typical "pushy realtor" stereotype. Her great qualities makes the house search process stress-free and the purchase process smooth and in control! I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a house in Oakland and Berkeley area.

I knew once I met Lucy that she would demonstrate high integrity, expertise, and negotiation skills in her professional real estate services. During the time I was looking at a lot of houses and exploring the various neighborhoods, Lucy was patient, supportive, informative, and always available. Then, preparation and skill intersected. When I walked into my current home, I knew instantly that it was the one I wanted. Lucy knew how to price the offer, work with the terms, and present me to the owners so that they chose me. After my home purchase, Lucy has provided me with referrals for various contractors. Her referrals and knowledge of what is needed is expansive and the people she recommends to me are the best. I highly recommend Lucy as a professional committed to your purchase and your fulfillment with your new home.

Lucy has helped us buy our home in the Hiller Highlands in May 2011. It has been a very pleasurable experience working with her as she has helped us look at multiple listings, make offers on three of them, and finally negotiate the house we settled on. She is very knowledgeable of the area, has worked all the details very well, and has kept on top of everything along the way. I would recomend her strongly.