

Lilli Rath
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Buyer of 1003 Northoak Dr, Walnut Creek
We feel incredibly lucky to have had Lilli guide us through the purchase of our first home. Having known her personally for over 10 years, we already trusted her character, but seeing her professionalism and expertise firsthand throughout this process made it clear why she has such a strong reputation in our community. From day one, Lilli made what could have been an overwhelming experience feel manageable and even enjoyable. She took the time to clearly explain every step of the homebuying process, patiently answering our questions and making sure we fully understood what to expect. Her ability to break down complex details gave us a level of confidence and clarity that first-time buyers truly need. When it came time to negotiate, Lilli was an outstanding advocate on our behalf. She successfully negotiated meaningful seller credits and ensured we were positioned as strong buyers while still protecting our interests. At every stage, we felt she was genuinely focused on helping us make smart, informed decisions — never rushing us, but instead helping us evaluate whether a home truly represented good value. What stood out most was the confidence she gave us. Buying a home is a huge milestone, and Lilli helped us feel secure that we were making the right choice for our future. Her knowledge of the local market, attention to detail, and calm, supportive approach made all the difference. We are beyond grateful for her guidance, professionalism, and friendship throughout this journey. We would wholeheartedly recommend Lilli to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and genuinely caring realtor — especially first-time homebuyers.


Sandra Fortayon
Licensed Real Estate Agent
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Buyer of 1982 Via Appia, Walnut Creek
If you're looking for an agent who is communicative, extremely knowledgeable, and has the patience of a saint, look no further than Sandra. My husband and I have been looking for a home over the last year, so it took a while to find the right one. The way we met Sandra was at an open house she was hosting and she offered us very good advice prior to us becoming her clients. You could tell she was honest and eager to help a buyer both find and get the right house for them. It has been a journey to learn about the competitive East Bay market, how to evaluate the condition of a home, and how to determine the right price when writing an offer. All of this was possible through Sandra's constant attention and guidance, friendly openness, and willingness to ride out all the highs and lows of home-buying with us. She is incredibly professional and always made sure we felt comfortable when considering a property. It never felt like we were a transaction to finish or a conversation that needed to be handled quickly so she could get to the next client. She is so hard-working, and her guidance was invaluable through this entire process. I don't hope to grow out of our new home anytime soon but if we do, then we already know who to call. Sandra is the absolute best of the best.
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Kathy Vendel
REALTOR® | NORTHGATE'S TOP AGENT
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Seller of 1036 Tres Casas Ct, Walnut Creek
We chose Kathy to help us sell our Northgate area home because of her extensive knowledge of the Northgate area. She lives in the area and clearly knows the local real estate market. Kathy carefully guided us through each step of the listing and selling process; making sure we understood every document and what to expect at each step of the process. She is an excellent communicator and responds quickly. We met in person when necessary and were kept up to date with emails, texts, and phone calls. Kathy is extremely organized. She presented sound data for the listing price and worked with us to develop a marketing strategy that worked with our needs. She delivered multiple offers above asking price. Our house sold quickly, and the sale went smoothly. We highly recommend Kathy Vendel.

Rita Dhillon
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Seller of 3741 Waterford Ln, Walnut Creek
We sold 13 years ago our house with Rita and Tim and bought the one we just sold a few days ago. Selling a house is never easy and always means some stressful times, but together with Rita and Tim you feel that things are going to be fine at the end. It is because they bring the expertise and the connections to do the right steps at the right time and when there are interested parties, they are able to communicate with them in a very personal and effective way. We really have appreciated their professionalism, but also their personal approach going beyond just making a sale but caring about you as a client and the community around you.