Working with Marianne to find our home in Berkeley was one of the best decisions we made in the entire process. From the start, she took the time to truly understand what we were looking for, not just the obvious checkboxes, but the things that actually mattered to us in a home and a neighborhood. Once she got it, she did the filtering for us and only brought us places we'd genuinely be interested in. That alone saved us an enormous amount of time, and she was still always happy to go see as many properties as we wanted. Buying in Berkeley is its own thing. The market doesn't work like other places, and so much of it comes down to local knowledge you can't find online. Marianne has that in spades: a deep feel for neighborhoods and streets, plus a trust network and relationships with other agents that genuinely helped us land our house. What we appreciated most was that she never pushed. She wasn't trying to sell us a house just to close a sale; she used a critical, honest lens to tell us whether a place (and its layout) would actually work for us. And when it came to bidding, she gave us a calm, transparent read on what to offer, never pressuring us to over- or under-bid. That helped us price our offers correctly. She's simply a wonderful person to work with. We've since recommended her to friends who've worked with her too, and she's helped them find and close on their homes as well. We can't recommend her enough.

Anja both sold and bought a house for me over this past year. The house I bought is in Rockridge and Anja negotiated a bidding war that ended in my favor. She was skilled and knowledgeable about fine points of negotiation without which I would have lost the house. The house I sold in the Elmwood is a wonderful home but with a couple of drawbacks -- no off-street parking, no yard. Still, Anja worked to show the house to great advantage and the house sold in what was becoming a more challenging market thanks to the war in Iran and other factors in the political environment of the country. Anja and her team are unfailingly helpful -- always available by phone or text. The team also offered to help me with design decisions in my new house, accompanying me to choose flooring, advising on lighting, on paint colors. And this was after the house had closed. Buying and selling a house are stressful undertakings. I trusted Anja and her team and they fulfilled my trust.

Jennifer led us through the sale every aspect of our house sale in a way that made it feel that it went absolutely as smoothly as it possibly could have gone. Throughout the process, she was always easy to reach to answer any question or concern, and she made what could have easily been an overwhelming experience something far from that. As someone who can get wrapped up in my head with concerns and "what ifs", I really appreciated Jennifer's ability to deal with every step in a calm and reassuring way. Jennifer is an excellent communicator, professional, and someone I felt confident having in my corner.

Jennifer helped us navigate the challenging experience of getting our house ready for sale and determining how to position it in the market. We are very particular people and appreciated that Jennifer treated all our ideas and queries with care and attention to detail. We would be happy to recommend her to anyone and are thrilled to have selected her as our partner in the selling of our house.

Marcia is a caring, efficient and highly capable agent. She made the best decisions for our home while also taking care to consult with us about what we wanted. I recommend her without reservation.

He was very helpful throughout the process of buying our first home and instrumental in negotiations. We couldn't have done it without him. I am so excited about our new home.

We were first-time buyers on a property that came with some real complexity, and Sebastien was key to making it all work. He handled everything with confidence and calm, knew what mattered, knew what didn't, and never made us feel like we were in over our heads. When we came up against multiple offers and weren't sure we'd come out on top, his strategic approach to the terms — not just the price — ended up making the difference. His charm and ability to put everyone at ease went a long way too. Throughout the whole process he was warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely available whenever we needed him, which as first-time buyers was often. He was the steady hand that kept everything moving. We trusted his read on the market, we trusted his instincts, and he delivered. Would absolutely work with Sebastien again.

We had an outstanding experience working with Anja Plowright and her team. From start to finish, Anja was professional, thoughtful, and incredibly attentive to every detail. She guided us through the entire process with clarity and confidence, always making sure nothing was overlooked. Her dedication and expertise truly stood out — she handled everything seamlessly and made what could have been a stressful process feel smooth and well-managed. Most importantly, she delivered exceptional results, selling our home in a timely manner and at an excellent price. We are deeply grateful for her support and would highly recommend Anja and her team to anyone looking for a top-tier real estate professional.

Faye first found us a house in 1991 — it hadn’t even gone on the market yet but she knew it was just what we were looking for, and she made it happen. Fast forward 35 years and she just helped us quickly and efficiently sell our most recent house in the hills. The real estate business has evolved dramatically over those 35 years — it’s more complicated and requires attention to the most minute details — but Faye hasn’t missed a beat. She’s totally on top of all the issues and makes things as clean and easy as possible for her clients. Through it all she’s cheerful, upbeat and always available. Whenever we’re asked to recommend an agent, we don’t hesitate — it’s always Faye Keogh. Setting aside the real estate aspect, Faye’s also just been a good friend over those 35 years. She’s the best.

Working with Jennifer Jones was exceptional from start to finish. She originally helped me purchase my condo in Berkeley and later guided me through selling it—both experiences were seamless and thoughtfully handled. What sets Jennifer apart is her ability to strike the perfect balance between expertise and respect for her client. She consistently provided clear, insightful guidance to help me make the best decisions, while also honoring my perspective and comfort level. When I hadn’t considered a particular angle, she offered valuable feedback without ever being pushy. Since I was selling from afar, Jennifer’s hands-on approach made all the difference. She took initiative in coordinating staging and repairs locally, ensuring everything was handled smoothly and professionally. Jennifer is incredibly accessible, responsive, and proactive, while also demonstrating strong leadership throughout the process. I always felt supported, well-informed, and confident in every step. I would wholeheartedly recommend Jennifer Jones to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. I look forward to working with her over the years to come.