We first met Hilary Davis in the very beginning of our home search journey in Terra Linda in the…read morefall of 2021. She has been a great resource and provided a lot of terrific information and expertise as she is a Marin "Local". Hilary's knowledge of the market and solid industry connections (agents, lenders, inspectors, various contractors) was instrumental to the purchase of our first home in spring of 2022 :) After we closed escrow, Hilary was still on top of everything and assisted us by helping line us up with painters and floor refinishers. As new home buyers, we had very little experience in this and she was definitely a great help and provided guidance. We really enjoyed working with her, and definitely recommend her to anyone who is looking for a resourceful, patient, responsible, friendly agent. Thanks so much Hilary!

Hilary is by far the best Realtor we have ever worked with, hands down. We've bought four other…read morehomes in the San Francisco Bay Area, and in our past experiences, the agents we've worked with haven't done a whole lot of legwork for us, instead placing the burden of finding a property squarely on our shoulders. What a difference with Hilary! Our first meeting with her, she drove us around and showed us neighborhoods, taking the time to go over each area in detail. When she sent us MLS listings, she was incredibly responsive when we had questions about properties we were interested in, and she always made the time to show us places we wanted to see. She even filmed a walk-through of a home for us when we weren't able to get out to see it that day. The other wonderful thing about Hilary is that she KNOWS Marin County. I'm a lifelong Bay Area resident and thought I understood the ins and outs of Marin pretty thoroughly. Well, Hilary's deep knowledge of this area blew mine completely out of the water. Because she was born and raised here, she knows the county like the back of her hand, and she understands the pros and cons of living in each of the various towns. We also loved that while Hilary highlighted the positives of the various properties, she also did not sugarcoat the negatives. Early on, there was one home near the top of our price range that we were interested in, and it would have been easy for her to make a quick sale if she just showered praise on it. Instead, while she did say positive things about the home, she also pointed out negatives we hadn't thought of, and we decided to pass. Through Hilary's hard work and diligence, we eventually found the perfect home for our family. I should also add that we were looking in a popular price range, which made the market very competitive. The house we ended up purchasing was one we had seen on the MLS but had dismissed due to a faulty assumption. Hilary suggested we go check it out, anyway, and when we saw it in person we knew it was "the one". She carefully crafted an offer for us and the home was ours. We are very grateful to Hilary for her help and expertise. She was with us through every step of the process, going above and beyond with every aspect of the experience. She was always accommodating, super proactive, patient, and extremely knowledgeable. We couldn't have asked for a better guide.

Working with Karyn Kambur was hands-down one of the best decisions we made in selling our home. We…read morefirst met with her over a year and a half ago, when we were just beginning to consider the idea of selling. This was the first home we ever bought and our first time navigating a sale, so we had a lot of questions. From that very first consultation, she was patient, knowledgeable, and generous with her time, helping us understand the market and what we could realistically expect. Our home was a townhouse in an affluent neighborhood--a great starter home--but with a tricky HOA situation that she understood and helped us navigate. She gave us incredibly practical, strategic advice on exactly what we should fix, update, or leave alone to maximize value. Karyn didn't just point things out; she connected us with reliable contractors and resources to get the work done efficiently. Every recommendation was thoughtful and clearly aimed at protecting our investment. Throughout the entire process, she was consistently available--by phone, in person, whenever we needed her. Communication was clear, proactive, and steady. We never felt out of the loop. Most impressively, she found us a buyer before we even went on the market. The offer was contingent on the buyers selling their home, and while that ultimately led to a long seven-month wait for them to close, the escrow terms she negotiated were very much in our favor. At every stage, her advice was grounded, strategic, and focused on what made the most sense for us--not on rushing to make the deal work for the buyers, who were under pressure to sell their home. She kept us as the priority, guided us through each twist and turn, and helped us stay confident during what could have been a very stressful, drawn-out process. In the end, her guidance is what allowed us to sell at a highly favorable price and on terms that truly worked for our situation. As first-time sellers, we couldn't have asked for a better advocate or advisor. I would absolutely work with her again in a heartbeat and would strongly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell. Her expertise, responsiveness, and commitment to her clients make all the difference.

When we were ready to sell our property, we interviewed multiple agents and were most impressed…read morewith Karyn Kambur of Coldwell Banker because of her knowledge, professionalism and expertise. Karyn quickly began to prepare our property for a successful listing and sale. She arranged for all the inspections, oversaw them and previewed the property to other agents and potential buyers. Because of her hard work we were able to negotiate a great sale and transfer. Karyn kept us informed of every aspect of the sale and guided us through the practical and legal aspects of the transaction. I would not hesitate to use Karyn for any future sale and highly recommend her for your sale. Ken Gnoss

I recently had the pleasure of working with Suzanne Ashimine, a top Sonoma Valley Realtor, on a…read moretransaction where I was the listing agent and Suzanne represented the buyer. From start to finish, Suzanne made the process easy and enjoyable. She was well-organized, highly communicative, and a true professional, which made for a smooth and successful closing. Suzanne's knowledge of the Sonoma Valley real estate market and her ability to advocate for her buyers really stood out. She approaches each step with integrity and a positive spirit, which not only benefits her clients but also makes her a wonderful agent to collaborate with. I would be delighted to work with Suzanne again on future transactions--whether she is representing buyers or sellers. Sonoma Valley is fortunate to have an agent like Suzanne who brings professionalism, care, and expertise to every deal."

We loved working with Suzanne. She was recommended by a…read moremutual friend who used her as their real estate agent, and it could not have worked out better. We are new to Sonoma, and Suzanne's knowledge of the intricacies of Sonoma's real estate market was so helpful. She is very responsive and answers her texts and emails right away. She took the time to understand what we were looking for and identified properties that matched our criteria. She then effortlessly guided us through the process of buying our house. She and her team make the details easy. She thoughtfully explains each of the inspections and identifies what is important for followup. She arranges any followup inspections that are needed. Her knowledge in this area was particularly helpful as we are not from Sonoma. She is an asset in the negotiating process, her advice was crucial when we found ourselves in a multiple bid situation, other agents like working with her, and we can safely say we would not have our home in Sonoma if Suzanne had not been our agent. Suzanne is the real estate agent whose advice you can trust completely. We would definitely choose her again!

EA&O were wonderful to work with, going above and beyond our expectations when purchasing a home…read morefor our growing family. We are absolutely in love with our home and could not have gotten it without their expertise, guidance professionalism!

We have been lucky enough to retain Elizabeth and her stellar team to represent us with the sale of…read moreour Napa property. From the get-go, Elizabeth was incredibly professional and personable. She and her righthand woman (Chelse) instilled an immediate sense of confidence and calm during the chaos of a home sale. This was an incredibly quick and last-minute move for us and we needed a local agent who was a seasoned sales agent to take us through this nerve wracking process. Elizabeth is a go-getter and leaves absolutely no stone unturned, if you need her, she gets right back to you and she is a fantastic communicator, keeping you in the loop from start to finish - you could not be in better hands. As she put it, you could just hand over the keys and walk out the door and she would take care of the rest! She's the best Napa has to offer.

I was looking for a home in Marin County and met Michelle at an open house. She's great! Always…read moreresponsive and easy to get a hold of. She helped me find a beautiful home in San Rafael.

Sandy and I are so thankful that Michelle represented us in the sale of our Barbi Ln property. We…read moreabsolutely trusted her. We never need to question her sincere desire to help us get the best possible value for our home. She helped guide us through some of the improvements we should make and point out the things you could create problems. She has great knowledge of where the market was, seasonal changes, and held regular open houses! We had some emotional highs and lows through the process. Michelle was a voice of calm and reason during a stressful time for Sandy and I. The deal is done. The property is sold. Thank you again Michelle.

Cari was fabulous. Our new home was built and completed during the pandemic, covid, and many other…read moredelays. She provided us with great referrals and they were immediately available. We totally recommend Cari.

I rarely bother to leave or read Yelp reviews, because they're typically rife for fodder and angry…read morerants. Having said that, I felt compelled to leave a review for Cari. Not only does she deserve it, but I would be doing a disservice to potential new clients. iF I didn't scream how incredible to work with her from the rooftops. Yelp will work too ... :) I'm admittedly a difficult client. I am extremely busy, just ramping up on a new high profile job with a commute to Silicon Valley. From a property perspective I had a historical landmark loft to sell on the Embarcadero, and from a buying perspective I knew exactly what I wanted and where I wanted it to be ... Sausalito. Very small target. Not only did Cari take this on with confidence and enthusiasm, she understood the pressure that I was under and managed everything she could, seamlessly. She did all of the inspections, procured a great stager, movers to transport artwork and furniture in between properties. Finding a place in Sausalito is difficult enough, with all of my modern updates snd/or midcentury modern requirements. Cari hit this so far out of the ballpark that the closest think I can equate it to is the Warriors recent 4-0 sweep when they crushed the Cavs. Cari sold my loft above asking on the first day we were accepting offers. Three days later, carrie reachout out to her personal and professional netweks to research and identify extraordinary, magical new homes that exceeded all of my expectations. Wednesday, we signed papers and by Friday, we were in contract. All during the same week. Cari's relentless attention to detail, calm and centered demeanor and sense of humor, while she is still moving the process forward. It has been such a pleasure working with her that I will be a loyal customer for life and can't imagine working with anyone else. Best of all, we have become friends. Doesn't get better than this.

Where to start with the marvelous and superb Kathy? My mom passed away in January 2021. I looked…read moreno further than Kathy to market and sell her Sonoma Greens condo a few months later. Kathy has a deep bench of connections, fellow realtors and ties to the community. Kathy knows Sonoma Valley from end to end....after all it is her home too. Kathy was extremely sensitive to our situation and timeline. Kathy's team was terrific as well. No pressure but everyone there at all right moments. Kathy has a great eye for marketing and sales. Mom's condo sold almost immediately with a hassle free closing. I highly recommend Kathy Leonard and her team. Please give her your consideration when looking for a realtor in Sonoma Valley. Excellent realtor and also a gem of a lady.

Buying a home can be a risky journey and Kathy has a way of making you feel at home with every…read morestep. We really enjoyed connecting with her and Her guidance got doors open for us that we could have never found without her !! 5