Real Estate near Orinda

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“My husband and I bought our first house in May 2022. We had our first meeting with Betsy Thagard in January 2022, and from the very beginning, Betsy was an incredible resource for two first-time buyers -- she was so patient and thoughtful, helping us navigate the often confusing process and giving us excellent advice that was always realistic and straightforward. Betsy kept it real; she helped us temper our expectations given the market complexities, never allowing us to stray too far from what was within our budget while keeping our must-haves in mind. Betsy was constantly guiding us and advocating for us, mentoring us on what was realistic for our circumstances. We also gained a wealth of recommendations on contractors and other services we needed after closing the sale as well as navigating a repair when there was minor damage to the home during closing. And Betsy's assistant Sanjani was also knowledgeable and responsive, a joy to work with too. We loved that Betsy chose to donate a portion of her earnings to a climate-oriented organization of our choice. This is super important to us, and it felt great to have a realtor with that in common. Betsy was ALWAYS there when we needed her, available by text and email with no judgement when we had a crazy amount of questions. She was a total pleasure to work with start to finish; we highly recommend working with her and plan to do so again in the future. Thanks, Betsy!- Kristin + Dave“

“Jenny Hernandez was an AMAZING realtor. She went above and beyond to ensure my home purchase went as smooth as possible. She was very thorough and detail oriented, which I appreciated, and had no problem explaining things to me that I didn't fully understand. Truly a great realtor.“

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“We listed our home with Evelyn Gilliana and she was so easy to work with. She has everything all organized, she knows the neighborhood , the market and is very conscientious. She sold our home in ten days. She kept me calm when I had my freak out moments. I highly recommend Evelyn for all your real estate needs“

“Jeannette Bettencourt is the perfect combination of expertise, integrity, and energy. She is an excellent listener and puts the needs of her clients absolutely as priority number one. She has a wealth of knowledge of the real estate industry and knows all the best people with whom to work. From the professional stagers, like Setting the Stage, to videographers, photographers, and inspection professionals, she can sell your house faster and for the best price. She knows Contra Costa County like the back of her hand, can find you the perfect home, and negotiate a deal with class. I can't say enough about this delightful woman, she is truly a rare breed.“

“I was faced with the monumental challenge of stewarding all that my mom had held dear. Preparing her home for sale while living out of state was a daunting task. But Renee and her amazing team relieved me of so much of the stress by stepping in with intuitive wisdom born of years of experience. Whether the issue was price points, market fluctuations, aesthetics, or the need for contractors with proven track records, Renee’s depth of knowledge made the whole journey a positive learning experience. I am incredibly satisfied with the final outcome.“

“Unparalleled professionalism. Exceptional results.Ira & Carol just completed the sale of another home for me. I could not be happier with their exceptional service and results.From the first call to Ira to the closing of escrow my experience with Ira & Carol has been outstanding.Ira’s skill with analytical tools and knowledge of the marketplace set our asking price. He used his excellent communication skills paired with his years of experience for a highly successful marketing process.Carol’s careful attention to detail and knowledge of real estate transactional requirements assured a thorough and professional disclosure process.Ira & Carol’s time, attention, and responsiveness made me feel as if I was their most important client, though I knew they had many others to service as well.I have the deepest confidence and trust in Ira & Carol. I will look forward to working with them again.“

“Dana was instrumental in easing the sale process in the sale of my father's home. With every step, she made sure my every detail was covered to prepare the home for sale and showcase all of it's highlights. My family is incredibly thankful for her thorough-ness to ensure the process went well for all involved. Thank you Dana, you've been wonderful to work with. I consider you a friend to our family, and incredibly talented in your real estate expertise! What a pleasure to work with you.“

“We had an excellent experience working with the Dana Green Team to sell our home. Dana's team gave spot on market advice and were on top of every detail from listing to close. Their professionalism and lock-step guidance made the process seamless and less stressful. They went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable with every detail. We sold off market, which is Dana's forte, and are beyond pleased with the result. We highly recommend putting your real estate transactions in the Dana Green Team's highly skilled and capable hands! - Lafayette Family of Four May 2024“

“kind, responsive and they accept larger dogs. They are open 24 hours for emergencies or if you have a question needing to be answered and are in a different time zone.“

“Megan is the absolute BEST. I cannot say enough great things about her. When choosing a real estate agent, we had no idea we would be choosing a friend as well. She is an exceptional human and an exceptional real estate agent who goes above and beyond for her clients. When we were looking to buy a home in Berkeley, she demonstrated incredible passion for historic homes and unwavering optimism about finding the right property within our budget. Her charismatic approach made the entire home-buying process not just smooth, but enjoyable. We were actually a little bummed when we found a house because it meant we wouldn’t see her as much

What truly sets Megan apart is her genuine care for her clients. When we didn't get our first choice home, she sent us gelato to lift our spirits. She never lost confidence that we would find the perfect house, and she was right! When we found a property that met our needs she expertly designed a creative financing offer that lowered the purchase price to help us save on property taxes and city transfer taxes.
Since closing, Megan has visited us multiple times, transforming our professional relationship into a friendship. She even dropped off homemade Challah! We feel like we have not just a real estate agent, but a trusted advisor we can call anytime.

If you're looking for a real estate agent who combines professional expertise with genuine compassion, do not hesitate to contact Megan who is the absolute best choice. Highly recommended!“

“Working with Kate's team--with a special shout out to Sheila Mofrad, my primary agent--was an exceptional experience. I especially appreciated the quick responses to my questions and the rapid arrangement of inspections and vendor visits. The house was made available as-is at a transparent price while plans were being made for an interior refresh. It sold in about 7 days at my dream asking price in January/February 2026, without the refresh, thanks to the work of the Kate McCaffrey Group!“

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