Hi, I had to help sell My Mom's condo in Rohnert Park. Jen was amazing. Super easy to work with. I felt like we were a good team. Got the sale done very quickly . Everything went very smoothly. Got my mom the money she needed to move into an assisted facility. Her fee was very reasonable. Would recommend would definitely work with again. read more

Jen is incredible! She guided our family through the process of selling our family home. She worked tirelessly to prepare the house for sale and then market it. Her open houses drew a large amount of interest and we received multiple offers. The house sold very quickly and above asking price. Jen was always available for questions and advice. She is incredibly professional and such a kind person. I agree with the comment that five stars isn't enough! Thank you Jen! read more

Jen was such an amazing agent to work with for the sale of our home in Guerneville, CA. She was so knowledgable about timing, inspections, upgrades and landscaping. She would always give her advice but let us know that in the end, it was our decision. We are not easy clients. We have lots of questions and require concrete answers. She was always so kind and patient with us. I was definitely expecting her to be frustrated with us but we never saw that! We went in to the process not knowing anything and left feeling informed and confident that we made the right moves. In the end, the house sold for well over asking! It was so wonderful to work with Jen. We will be recommending her to our friends and neighbors! read more

Jen is amazing! She's tireless, professional, good natured and caring. She's helped us with two seamless purchases and a quick sale. She is always ready to answer and help with any questions or issues that come up. Five stars isn't enough!! Thank you! read more

Jen was a great help to us when we were selling our mother's home. She was a huge help in preparing the house for sale and marketing it. It sold very quickly and for above the asking price. I recommend her highly! read more

Jen was great to work with, communicated clearly, and made selling our rental property in Guerneville far easier than expected. Our first stager's bid seemed pretty pricey, and Jen found us a local option in Petaluma at close to half the price, who wound up being the perfect fit. Jen collaborated with us and helped refine our expectations in setting the asking price -- we found the sweet spot, which brought in three bids over asking following the very first open house. We closed in three weeks. We would work with Jen again, and recommend her highly. read more

Jen handled the situation of our mother's passing and the selling of our house with kindness and professionalism. She handled all the necessary things needed to get the house ready for showings in remarkably quick time and found buyers right away. She kept us constantly up to date and was always ready with sound advice. It was a pleasure working with her. read more

Jen was a pleasure to work with. We currently live outside of the area where we were looking. In addition, when we were able to get up to the North Bay to house hunt, we always had limited time to spend looking because of childcare considerations. Jen was exceptional at successfully accomodating our needs. In addition, she proved to be a very good sounding board relative to whether a particular home was a serious consideration. Sometimes the attractiveness of a home outweighed the practical and more future looking aspects (like planning for the future and purchasing a single level vs. multilevel home). Ultimately with Jen's help, we found a home we are very excited about purchasing! read more

This review is long overdue! We first started looking for our first house in April 2021. It was the worst and most confusing time to enter a very competitive market as a first time buyer, and unfortunately, we initially went with another realtor who was a complete and utter disaster. We lost several bids with this other realtor, but more importantly we felt he had not been representing our best interests and throughout a series of his mistakes, carelessness, and what we felt were manipulations, trust was utterly lost. We were so burnt out and stressed from the market and this other realtor. We were busy with work and small kids so it took us awhile, but eventually we dumped our dunce realtor and searched for another one who would really look out for us and had the experience to help us navigate this crazy market. Enter Jen Birmingham! We were so jaded when we met her, and she really worked to bring us back into the process and restart our search for our first home. It was like night and day compared to the other realtor. She was super hands on, friendly, and attuned to our specific needs. She didn't try to upsell us and talk us down from what we really wanted to appease the seller like our first realtor had. Best of all, she had loads of local insight and personal connections with other local realtors that enabled us to bypass the Zillow funk and find a rare gem totally off market listing! At the time there were basically no homes for sale that fit our needs and all of a sudden there was this perfect magical house that no other realtor would have known about. She dropped everything to bring us to this "secret?" broker's open and was honest with us that if we let this house get to market it would be gone overnight. We could tell she was telling the truth. We took her advice, and it was one of the best decisions we ever made. She walked us through our offer very carefully late into that very night. Knowing the seller's realtor well, she was able to get us personal insight into the minds of the sellers to help us make our offer truly special. She specifically advised us against several things that our other bad realtor had told us, which we had thought in our gut for awhile were off base, as she said. She's also very personable and a joy to be around. We'd 100% work with Jen and her team again and enthusiastically recommend her to anyone buying a home in the Petaluma area. If I could give her 10 stars, I would. She earned them. read more

Jen is terrific! We couldn't have made the sale without her support, expertise and patience! Her suggestions about how to effectively ready the property for sale were spot on and to the point. Invaluable no less! And finally, with apologies to all the fine cats of Petaluma and beyond, my wife & I were in need of someone who knows how to herd cats - and Jen was that someone. And happily herded we were! Thanks so much! S&D read more

Jen is a top notch professional. She expertly guided us through a challenging and highly competitive market. She helped us sell and purchase, with the sale of our old home contingent upon us finding a replacement property. It was a very tricky position to be in with such low inventory. We couldn't have done it without her expertise. Something that really stood out and makes her a cut above the rest is her calm and caring demeanor. We always felt supported and cared for. Shopping for a home is an intense experience, having an expert in real estate with a true service mindset made all the difference. We love Jen!!! read more

I'm so grateful for Jen's expertise and guidance. Jen helped us find our dream home despite a difficult market and a modest budget. She listened to us and helped us strategize our approach based on our needs. Whenever we faced a setback, Jen reminded us that we would find the right house for us. I'd highly recommend her and her great team. read more

When my husband and I were given the opportunity to move to Nevada County, we knew we wanted Jen to sell our condo in Petaluma. Jen is so knowledgeable and easy to work with, that we didn't think twice about taking the suggestions she gave us to improve our chances for a profitable sale. From taking care of the Section 1 work to finding the perfect buyer, Jen was there for us through the whole process. She was always positive and knew exactly how to calm my fears when they arose. We hit the market on a Sunday and by dinner the next day, we had an offer! We ended up getting over asking price and we couldn't be happier with the outcome. If you want a great agent who is not only extremely knowledgeable but also a genuinely kind person, look no further than Jen Birmingham. You won't be sorry! read more

Jen and her team are an absolute pleasure! I was able to successfully sell my home for around the price I was aiming to sell for. The whole interaction with Jen was as smooth as it could be as she and I communicated on all the challenges of selling a home during the pandemic. Pick Jen. She's invested. She's knowledgeable. She's funny. She's dedicated. She is savvy with marketing. She is an all-around amazing woman! Jen and I first spoke when I reached out to her in May 2020. I was working on renovations and wanted to find an agent who was as invested in the journey of selling as myself. My home had been a rental property for 12 years, and I was working on repairing some massive dry rot issues and redoing almost the whole home cosmetically. She gave great recommendations on what home buyers are looking for in today's market for older homes and was very honest on the asking price. Her suggestions were implemented because they were honest and reasonable. Her honesty during the original walk through is why I did not go with other agents who also came to be possible listing agents for the home. Jen had set up a virtual walk through with Matterhorn (which was stunning), and she implemented virtual staging for possible buyers since COVID had me worried about staging. All in all, I believe the house was on the market for about three weeks before we accepted the right offer. That's not to say we didn't get offers before the three weeks, but Jen was honest with some offers that came in ridiculously low. I feel like I've made a friend in the journey of selling, and wish she also covered the South Bay area as I will be reinvesting there, and I would gladly have worked with her to purchase a new place if she was closer to my desired purchase area. I said it earlier, and I'll say it again: Pick Jen. She's invested. She's knowledgeable. She's funny. She's dedicated. She is savvy with marketing. She is an all-around amazing woman! read more

Jen was just fantastic to work with. We had a very specific property in mind and she went the extra mile to help us find it! She listened, made herself available at any request, and was friendly and easy to talk to through the process. Very professional and had great advice. We know several other friends who have also had great experiences with her. I highly recommend reaching out to Jen for buying or selling a home! read more

Jen just helped me to sell my home in Petaluma and I could not be more grateful! She is communicative every step of the way and helped guide me through a lot of inspection surprises. Getting my house ready to sell was a bit of a wild ride, but she hung in there with me and was super supportive through it all. Because Jen had been drumming up interest during that time, my house ended up selling before even putting it on the market for an excellent price! I could not be happier to recommend Jen Birmingham! read more

My family and I cannot thank Jen and Lindsay enough for their support in buying our first home. They were responsive, informative, and friendly. They held our hand through the entire process and no question was too silly for them to answer at any time of day. They even had recommendations for day cares, schools, and restaurants in the area. It is obvious that they are knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. I cannot recommend them enough! read more

Jen was incredible, every step of the way. As a first-time homebuyer, I was quite nervous, but Jen clearly explained the process and was incredibly knowledgeable about the housing market in Sonoma County. After such a wonderful closing experience, I would only use Jen from now on should I ever need to sell. Her team helped me close in a record 19 days, despite it being the holidays, a pandemic, and a whirlwind year-end real estate market in the Bay Area. In a word, Jen is FABULOUS! read more

Jen was our realtor dreams come true! We were first time home buyers and Jen was incredibly supportive, responsive, and patient. Her extensive knowledge of the area along with her relationships with local professionals made a quick escrow possible. She never pressured us to move more quickly than we wanted and helped us feel comfortable every step of the way. The only downside to finding our dream home is we don't have an excuse to work with Jen for awhile. Highly recommend! read more

Jen was a pleasure to work with. She made the process effortless and sold our home in under a week. She was very professional yet very fun and personable. I highly recommend using her if you are looking to sell your home or purchase one. -April Rosebrock read more

My San Francisco realtor referred me to Jen as I was looking to buy a home in the North Bay. From the moment I met her I knew that she had my best interest at heart. She is knowledgeable and experienced and listened to what I was looking for. I ended up submitting an offer on the first house that she showed me and due to her efficiency and attention to detail closed escrow in just under 2 weeks. It was a pleasure working with her. She responded to my numerous questions in a timely fashion and guided me through the purchase and inspections process in a professional and caring manner. I highly recommend Jen to anyone who's looking for a professional, knowledgeable and caring Real Estate Agent. Jen will take care of you. read more

Jen has been amazing through this whole process!! My husband and I are first time homeowners (not buyers anymore yay!) and we never thought it would work for us. Jen sat with us and showed us how it could. She got us in touch with the best lender for us and had us out looking. We were pre-approved on Friday and in contract on Sunday and got us in under asking. She knew how to navigate the market and we felt so at ease as she worked every thing out in the background. She listened to what we wanted, helped us reign in our expectations, and was an amazing sounding board. She felt more like a friend than an agent. I would 100% recommend Jen for your real-estate needs. This truly would not have happened without her!!!! read more

Jen is a great realtor!! We moved from Napa to Petaluma in a whirlwind of crazy prices, competing with cash offers and much disappointment. She got who we were, and didn't waste our time looking at everything under the sun. It was a long slog but she kept our spirits up. We found the perfect house for us. We love it. Jen was the best !!! read more

Jen sold my dad's house in California after he moved to Wisconsin. Within a week and a half she had the house professionally photographed, beautifully staged, publicly marketed, and under contract! Jen took the stress of selling a home cross-country off my dad's and my shoulders. Her professional and friendly demeanor made working with her a pleasure. Being so focused, so experienced in her field and so trustworthy, she's one in a million! - Holly Lofgren read more

Well, two weeks after we closed we had a job change that required a move! Jen helped us pick finishes on our house (chandeliers, paint colors, plants) so we could turn it around and sell it right away. We had done some work to it so we needed to make things happen the right way and at a specific price point so we didn't lose money on it. She helped us price it perfectly to sell quickly, have options, and worked double time to ensure they were the right buyers so we could have a smooth close. When we needed to find folks to help us with gardening and touch ups, she showed up and helped us figure out next steps, hired the workers, and got the work done. Again - serious rockstar status in my book. If only she worked where we'll be moving!! read more

We have bought and sold homes numerous times. But it is always a demanding (and exciting!) experience. Jen was recommended by a friend in Berkeley, and proved to be very intelligent, honest, friendly, and a great guide to the Sonoma market. The house we bought, initially, was a "driveby" that didn't get our attention. Jen, being a good coach, knew we should take a closer look. She was right - we loved the house on our first visit, and it met nearly all our needs. And, we put together our final, winning offer between 9:30 and 10:00 pm on a Saturday night while Jen was packing for an early flight and family vacation the next day. She was texting us from the airport the next morning! Jen is always there for you both professionally and personally. When you have arrived, you'll always be grateful for her guidance on your journey. read more

It's hard to imagine a more stressful process than buying and selling a home. And, in the current sellers' market, it's even harder. My wife and I often struggled to close the gap between some of our "must-havess". And, our sale contingency was a real negative in sellers' eyes. I'll be honest... I'm a tough cookie- an opinionated, demanding know-it-all who can be a little hot-headed. Jen navigated us through a challenging process. She kept me in check, and helped my wife and me to negotiate our differences. Most importantly, she came up with a creative strategy to help us land on top for the only house that mattered- our perfect home. Professional, smart, and cool-headed are just a few of Jen's best qualities. You'd do well to hire her to help you buy or sell a home. THANKS JEN!! read more

We could not have asked for a better realtor than Jen! As first time home buyers, we weren't sure how the process worked and Jen made it a wonderful experience. Jen was knowledgable and experienced not only while showing us prospective homes, but also guiding us through submitting our first and only offer. Jen was so attentive, responsive, and caring throughout the entire process - from looking for homes till the day our home closed, till even after that. I would recommend Jen to any family, friends or random people I meet on the street. We can't wait to work with Jen again in the future. read more

Jen is amazing! She was always responsive, from when we first reached out about an interest in selling our home to our many requests to view homes to buy. Jen sold our home in one week with multiple offers over the asking price!! I was most struck with how flawless our contingent sale flowed. I have no doubt that was because Jen was working behind the scenes! She helped us find a new home in the neighborhood we love. read more

You cannot go wrong with Jen Birmingham and Linsday Doyle! From the moment we met, I knew that this was going to be a wonderful experience. Jen and Lindsay were unbelievably responsive, supportive, knowledgeable, flexible, and helped us feel confident every step of the process of buying a house. We are thrilled with our home and couldn't be more pleased - unless we had another opportunity to work with Jen again! Needless to say, we've found our forever home AND our forever agent! Thanks so much for everything! read more

Jen is simply fantastic. We trust her completely and would recommend her without reservation. She is extremely knowledgeable of and in tune with the housing market around Petaluma and guided us from start to finish in our search for our first home purchase. She is personable and friendly, gave us honest feedback throughout our search, and was always available via call, text, or email to answer our numerous questions. We missed out on our first few homes, but Jen was in the ballpark on what it would take to make a competitive offer. She was supportive and listened to our perspectives, and took that into account in guiding us through the process. We are almost a month into our new home and couldn't be happier with where we ended up and the journey it took to get here. read more

Jen was great! Super helpful and patient with a tough escrow. We could tell she genuinely cared about our happiness and finding us a lovely home in beautiful Petaluma! She is savvy and knowledgeable, and was always super prompt. We had a wonderful home buying experience, and look forward to working with her again. read more

Working with Jen has been an absolute dream. She met us on Mother's Day, after rearranging her family plans to accommodate our limited schedule, and joyously showed us over a dozen places in one afternoon. I immediately felt a great connection with her as a human being, and with every interaction, I've been more and more impressed: she's smart, funny, nice, honest, enthusiastic, and has terrific integrity. Her skills and knowledge as a realtor are deep and immense. I always felt she had our best interests at heart. She provided outstanding coaching to help us put together the winning offer to get the place of our dreams. She responded to my every email, call, and text (and there were dozens!) within five to ten minutes max. She welcomed feedback and is an excellent communicator. Detail-oriented and super sharp. Most highly recommended!!! read more

This is not going to be your typical review because Jen didn't help me sell my house - she helped me KEEP it. We moved from Petaluma to Tahoe for a six-month adventure, renting our Petaluma house out in the meantime. We liked our new adventure and decided we wanted to buy the cabin we were renting, which needed renovations, so figured we had to sell our house in Petaluma. Jen talked with me multiple times discussing our options and really felt that we shouldn't sell our house in Petaluma if at all possible (since we will likely move back in a couple years). Without us even asking her to, she did the research and found us a loan agent that specialized in renovation loans. Through him, we were able to craft a plan which allowed us to keep our home in Petaluma while purchasing the cabin with renovations as part of the loan. Jen easily could have made another Petaluma sale but she really heard my dilemma and, instead of going for the commission, she worked to help me keep my house which is in my best interest. I cannot say enough about her level of integrity, compassion, understanding of the markets, and conviction to find the best solution for YOU, all while being fun to work with, upbeat and friendly. I recommend her enthusiastically. I highly recommend Jen and hope to bring her a huge commission one day. This is an agent you can trust through and through. read more

I am so happy to be able to write this review for Jen. She is, without a doubt, Simply The Best!!!. Both my husband and I appreciated Jen's no nonsense approach to selling our home. She always remains calm and yet is quick to get things accomplished. The first set of buyers and their realtor were extremely difficult to deal with, not forthcoming, and did not disclose a number of items; which Jen thankfully caught. Jen handled the situation with ease and helped minimize the stress we felt. When that fell through she immediately had a plan, met with us that evening and within two days sold the house again. We couldn't be happier; Jen gets the job done, is a really nice person and we would recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for a realtor. read more

We did our research in selecting a realtor to sell our family home. We talked to loan agents and escrow officers. We read reviews. We talked to past clients. There were only glowing recommendations for Jen Birmingham about her knowledge of the field, understanding of the market, negotiating skills, aesthetic, and overall follow-through. We were not disappointed. From beginning to end, Jen made the process easy. She was accessible and always responsive to our questions and concerns. We were instantly comfortable with her, and we never worried about what she would think. As we prepared our home for sale, Jen guided the steps we took, helping us to identify the most important projects. She has a quick mind and is able to play out decisions and scenarios quickly. This saved us time and money. As we finished projects and neared listing our home, it became clear that we needed to move out of the home we were selling. In a tremendously difficult rental market, Jen (with no financial gain for herself) assisted us in getting a month to month rental property that met our needs perfectly. (What realtor does that?!) When the time came to list, Jen took great care in pricing our property, taking into account the local market. She also crafted a fantastic description of our home, utilizing social media, listing it on websites that were bound to get attention, and taking pictures that got people in the door. As it turned out, Jen hit the mark perfectly. Our home was visited by over 150 potential buyers. We received 12 offers in 10 days, and our home sold well over asking price. I should mention Jen also staged our property so beautifully that our friends who came through thought we'd hired a professional stager. This helped us to really show off our home. I even heard about it from other realtors, asking who we'd used. Jen Birmingham truly made the difference for us. She was absolutely the right realtor for our family and will be for years to come. read more

In 2013, we moved from Utah to Petaluma and were in search of a Petaluma-based realtor. After researching the Internet, including Yelp, we chose Jen based upon her excellent reviews. Jen spoke with us over the phone before we moved and got an idea as to our needs and wants. We immediately established a professional and a fledgeling personal relationship. When we flew out for a "pre-move" visit, Jen took time from her maternity leave to meet with us and give insights on Petaluma neighborhoods and the community. She was totally helpful and we talked enthusiastically about our move to Petaluma. Once we physically moved to an apartment in Petaluma, we started our house search and Jen was a great guide to what was possible for us on our budget. For folks who have not dealt with California real estate prices, there is some sticker shock to get over. Jen was understanding and never pushy in helping us revise our admittedly naive expectations. Jen gave us sound advice at every point in our search and we eventually placed a bid for a house against 9 other bidders. Jen's total knowledge of the real estate process, as well as the lending process, enabled us to win the house. Jen is a jewel: Smart, funny, accessible at any hour, understanding, tireless. I should also mention that her assistants Alafair and Parker were a great part of the Birmingham team. read more

Jen was recommended to me by a friend and I am so glad. I was a first time home buyer, ready to start the process of looking for a home with no idea what to expect. I remember going out to look at houses and feeling so overwhelmed, but driving back to Jen's office, she normalized my anxiety and reminded me that this was a process, not to rush myself. The process to find my home was emotional, but when we found it, her expertise made all the difference. She walked me through this whole process with knowledge, kindness, lots of laughter and honesty. I trusted her completely and she seemed to know exactly what to do to increase my chances in a challenging market. I really appreciated having her in my corner and have missed our Sunday outings to look at houses. I can say with all confidence that anyone who works with Jen would be in the best of hands and will be completely satisfied. read more

The bottom line: I would unhesitatingly recommend Jen Birmingham should you have need of a realtor---particularly if you happen to be, like me: old, grumpy, and impatient. I'll freely admit I can be difficult, and Jen took it all in stride. When we moved to North Carolina, we left our Cotati townhome in the care of a renter. We'd hoped to sell to him when his lease expired, but he couldn't get a loan and, worse, fled without paying back rent or leaving keys. We had no way of knowing what condition our townhome was in or how to sell it from 3,000 miles away. An Internet search of "best realtors in Sonoma County" brought up Jen's name, repeatedly. We called and talked. She sounded professional, competent, and capable. And so she was. Is. In just a bit over six weeks, Jen orchestrated getting the place cleaned and prepped for sale, solicited buyers, and concluded a sale---all done by telephone and email. I will ever be amazed at the complexities and costs of doing a real estate transaction in California, but Jen led us through the maze without problems. I would bet that if you choose her for your realtor you'll be as pleased as we are. Thank you, Jen. read more

This was our first time buying a home and Jen helped guide us through all the steps. She answered every question we had, and explained every answer very clearly. We really liked how calm and relaxed she is - it makes buying a house a very pleasant experience. We also liked how easy she was to reach - we could call her, email her and text her (the texting was really nice) and was always very prompt in getting back to us. She also would always give us her honest opinion about homes we were looking at. I can't imagine going with a different real estate agent - Jen's terrific! I highly recommend her! read more