I cannot recommend our agent Amy Loughran and the whole team at Kate McCaffrey Group highly enough. As buyers in the notoriously tricky Alameda market, we found Amy's deep local experience and sharp instincts to be invaluable. She helped us navigate the common tactic of 'teaser' pricing (listing low to drive bidding wars) by providing clear, accurate data on where market rates actually sat. We ultimately purchased a Victorian home, and Amy was instrumental in helping us understand the special considerations and responsibilities that come with owning a historic resource. Her expertise in this area gave us a level of confidence we wouldn't have had otherwise. Once we were in escrow, Amy truly went above and beyond. Even through the holidays, she was incredibly responsive and never missed a beat. She provided us with excellent referrals for local contractors and was a wealth of knowledge regarding schools and neighborhood nuances. Even though we closed escrow just 2 days before New Year's Day, Amy and the others on the team kept us informed and moved the process along as quickly as possible. If you want a dedicated, well-connected team that truly understands the unique character of Alameda homes, work with these folks! read more

Jeanne did a wonderful job helping me find my forever home. She was responsive, patient, and easy to get along with. The process was easy to navigate and I cannot be happier with my purchase. Highly recommend! read more

If you're looking for a seamless and professional experience selling your home the Kate McCaffrey Group is the way to go. Her team is masterful! They are experts in the Alameda marketplace, attentive & responsive, and gave me exactly the experience I was looking for. I would definitely use them again for East Bay deals. read more

Amy Loughran is a consummate professional. Finding the right house was easy enough but where she differentiates herself is in the attention and expertise she delivers both throughout and beyond closing. As a newcomer to the community, Amy was a valuable and trusted advisor in all things great and small. Thanks, Amy! read more

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! read more

Kate McCaffrey Group is a top notch. We where not a sophisticated couple when it came to selling. Which may be why we stayed in our Alameda home 20 years longer than we had planned. We made the leap and contact Kate. She chatted with us over the phone and arranged for Shelia to come to our place. Shelia explain the ins and outs of selling and how get things started. Not only did they metaphorically hold our hands they sent in a team of experts that gave us fantastic recommendations on how to best present our much loved home to perspective buyers. After we excepted and offer Shelia and Kate where amazing at keeping things moving forward at a very fast paced 14 day escrow. We can not praise the Kate McCaffrey Group enough. read more

We recently bought our home with the help of Julia and Amy from the Kate McCaffrey Group, and I can't recommend them highly enough! We worked most closely with Julia, who was our main realtor for Oakland and Berkeley. From our very first private showing (we did them all privately -- highly recommend), Julia was an absolute pro. She was incredibly responsive, super knowledgeable, and made the entire process feel way less intimidating. She has this great balance of being insightful and informative without ever being pushy. She gave us space to explore, but was always helpful with pointing out quirks or call out things we might not have considered. And she's also just really fun to be around. We were able to build an easy rapport, which made house hunting feel way more relaxed. Amy was our go-to for Alameda listings, and she was equally fantastic. She clearly knows the local market like the back of her hand and gave us great insights into upcoming listings she was aware of. Even though we only toured a couple homes with her, her perspective was super valuable. We ended up buying our home during an eventful time (the announcement of Trump's tariffs happened the day we started looking), but throughout it all, we felt supported, informed, and in really good hands. We're so happy with the house we ended up buying, and it wouldn't have been possible without Julia. They also connected us with an amazing mortgage broker and gave great recommendations to other vendors throughout the process. If you're looking for smart, responsive, down-to-earth realtors who know the East Bay and Alameda inside and out, we can't say enough good things about Julia and Amy with the Kate McCaffrey Group! read more

If you're selling a home in or near Alameda, working with Kate McCaffrey and her team is the smartest decision you can make. I went through the sales process this spring and even with real estate experience (I have multiple investment properties and mortgage and real estate licenses), finding the right agent was a daunting task. I was incredibly fortunate to be able to work with Kate, Courtney and the rest of the team. What truly sets Kate apart is her strategic, seller-focused approach. She's committed to maximizing your sale price, not just making a quick deal. Many agents face a conflict of interest, as selling homes quickly is more profitable for them personally than holding out for the highest price for each of their sellers. Kate, however, consistently puts her clients' interests first, even when it means more work or less immediate profit for her. This level of advocacy is rare and hard to identify when interviewing agents. A common mistake sellers make is focusing solely on minimizing commission costs. But with a skilled agent like Kate, the higher sale price she achieves more than makes up the difference in commission compared to discount or less-experienced agents--the net result is more money in your pocket. Saving on commission only to get a lower sale price just doesn't add up. Her commission is higher, and it should be, as it reflects the tremendous value she adds. Kate priced my home perfectly and marketed it with creativity and precision, attracting multiple offers. Her negotiation expertise and steel nerves on offer day were critical to securing a higher price when I was frankly too stressed and overwhelmed to think straight. It would've been easy for her to let me accept a fair price and move on but as a true advocate, she pushed for more even when I hesitated, and the final sale price exceeded what I'd hoped for by a significant margin. That difference means a lot to my family and I can't recommend Kate and her team highly enough. Thank you Kate, Courtney, Sophia and McKenzie! read more

We worked with Kate's team to both buy a new home, and to sell our old home. Either one of these transactions can be really stressful, especially in these times of so much uncertainty, so we really appreciated how the team held our hands through the entire process. They were fantastic: knowledgeable, quick to respond, creative, and really great communicators -- we couldn't have asked for more! Everything went smoothly, and we were delighted to wrap it all up sooner than we'd anticipated. Can't recommend Kate and her team highly enough! read more

I cannot recommend the McCaffrey Group more. Amy was a joy to work with and could not speak more highly about her honesty, work ethic, availability, and knowledge along with the rest of the team. When we finally got the home we were looking for, we were fully prepared to finish the deal. read more

We recently worked with the Kate McCaffrey Group to buy a home in Alameda and sell our home in Oakland, and we're very glad we did. On the buying side, we worked with Amy, who knows Alameda inside and out. She helped us understand the nuances of the local market, what our options looked like in various neighborhoods given our budget, and guided us in writing an offer that was competitive but smart, ultimately helping us land the first home we submitted an offer for. Her advice helped us close on a home we love. On the selling side, we worked with Julia, who was also a pleasure to work with. The market took a downturn right when we needed to list, and things didn't go the way we had originally hoped. That said, we felt supported throughout the process. Julia and Kate helped us pivot with a creative strategy--suggesting a significant price drop that was hard to swallow at first, but ultimately brought in more interest and offers when traffic had stalled. Even though the final sale price wasn't what we had hoped for, it was a much better outcome than continuing to sit on the market, which wasn't an option for us given our buy-first, sell-second strategy. The whole team was professional, responsive, and thoughtful throughout a tricky time on both ends of our move. We're grateful for their guidance and would absolutely recommend them to others. read more

The Kate McCaffrey Group made selling my home an outstanding experience. You don't just get one agent--you get an entire team of specialists who are ultra professional, punctual, and thorough. Kate's negotiating skills were exceptional, and the weekly progress reports kept me informed and stress free. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to sell their home. read more

Kate and team were fantastic to work with. They have the know-how and marketing expertise to get your property noticed and to help you get the best price for your home. Her team of dedicated associates were always on call to answer questions and offer solutions whenever necessary. They know the Alameda market and provided in depth analysis of comps and realistic expectations of the expected sale price. They employ a team of designers and contractors to get your home looking its best before going on market. They handled all aspects of the sale from the staging to the final close. Courtney and Shaylnn especially went above and beyond in guiding the whole process. We are extremely happy with the outcome and glad we went with Kate McCaffery. read more

We couldn't have asked for a better realtor to represent us during our move to Walnut Creek. Jeanne took us step by step through the entire process, especially considering we were doing everything remotely from 200 miles away. Every question we had she answered and her advice was invaluable. We can't thank the Kate McCaffery Group enough for their outstanding service and attention to detail. read more

After working with Kate's team through two sales and one purchase, I can say that her team is excellent at what they do. Great communication, expertise, guidance, and professionalism. Highly recommend! read more

We thought selling a house would be easy in 2021, especially in a hot market like the Bay Area. Boy, were we wrong. There's a lot more to it. Luckily, Kate and her team know every one of these details inside and out and they flawlessly coordinated everything from start to finish. We just sold our Alameda home that we bought with Kate as our buying agent in 2011. Back then, Kate had a couple of people on her team but now she runs a powerhouse of people who excel in their area of expertise. We now live out-of-state and we were able to conduct the entire process remotely thanks to the organization and high-level of communication from her team. Linda was our project manager and seamlessly orchestrated the various vendors that were enlisted to prep the house in a short 3 week period. Kate's team fully coordinated contractor bids in a matter of days during a period of time when getting contractors in a timely manner is extremely difficult. Kate clearly has a great reputation with the contractors that she works with to get things done so quickly. We were given the options of what upgrades we could choose to make with different levels of options. They coached us on what improvements make the biggest impact for sale. Throughout the process, Linda sent us bids and updated us with pricing and options for the upgrades they recommended we make. Julia, the listing agent, then made the 2 week period that the house was on the market easy by keeping us informed of the activity and interest in the house and we had an idea of how many offers would be submitted come offer day. Kate managed the negotiations and she and Julia presented us with a spreadsheet comparing offers with the critical components so we didn't get bogged down by other details in the offers that were submitted. They presented the very competitive offers, we said that we had a higher number in mind and Kate was able to get an offer to match our desired number. Although the Alameda market is hot and it seems as though houses sell themselves, the process could have been derailed at any moment were we not working with such seasoned professionals. Working with Kate as an agent is more than working with Kate as a person. Her team of professionals included: a project manager, staging, marketing, photography, listing agents and negotiation expertise. The coordination of these groups was never anything we needed to think about. read more

They market homes at significantly lower prices than expected price to draw in attention.

Sold our house in July. We "hired" Kate but she never came to meet us or speak on the phone, only through email and all communication was generic. Her team & project manager, Nathley, get 4 stars. She kept the project moving and finished on time. The sales agent, Courtney, only gets 2 stars. Here's why: she was not personable & we were just another commission sale. Not once did she asked us what we wanted and especially how much we wanted to sell the house for. During offer period, she made us feel that we were like amateurs after we told her we should hold out for a higher counteroffer. She said, that'll never happen given the market, contradicting herself after telling us it's a very good sellers market. At the end, we sold for what we wanted and MORE than what the "experts" thought we should accept. Lastly, if you have them do the renovation, PLEASE BEWARE OF WHO THEY HIRE, very very expensive lesson. read more

Highly recommend the Kate McCaffrey Group for any real estate needs. They did an AMAZING job in facilitating the sale of my property during this very challenging and volatile housing market. read more

Kate and her team are awesome! They did an excellent job helping us prepare the home for sale and when it came time to negotiate offers we were blown away by their expertise and commitment to helping us get the most for our home! They are the best team in Alameda read more

Kate McCaffrey and her team exceeded our expectations in every way while working with them to sell our home. They were thorough, excellent communicators, diligent, detailed, honest, and a pleasure to work with from start to finish. read more

We cannot recommend Kate and her team enough! We were first time sellers who left our empty townhouse in their hands and moved to the East Coast. They did a fantastic job to get it all ready, and kept us in the loop they whole time. We always felt in control and with complete understanding on what was going on. They answered our many many questions and when having to make a decision they always provided different options and a recommendation. Finally, they are incredibly hardworking, they worked non-stop to try to get everything sold and settle before the holidays arrived. We are so grateful for all they did for us! read more

We just had the best real estate experience possible because we worked with Kate McCaffrey and her team at Compass.  We truly felt taken care of every step of the way. They are excellent communicators, genuine, caring and professional.  We also used their concierge program so we could do some renovations on our home before selling it. They made sure we had wonderful contractors and they helped us with the timeline,  managing everything perfectly. We highly recommend Kate and her team! You will not be disappointed! read more

Kate and her team truly set the standard for what flawless and precise execution looks like. They have mapped this down to a science, and each team member is exceptional at their role. The communication was impeccable, alerting us to potential issues to avoid, reminding us of critical deadlines, and tackling last minute problems that pop up along the way. They have even sent us our mail on one or two occasions... doing whatever it takes to not only maximize value for the seller, but also ensure the highest level of customer service and integrity. This is the first house that we've sold, and moved out of state months before the transaction completed. The team met with us months in advance of our move out date, walked through with their experts and provided design and staging advice on what was the best return on investment to prepare the home for a sale. They gave us a detailed and highly organized list of recommendations and worked with us to preserve details we thought were important to the home. Once agreed upon what work was to be done, their project manager kicked into gear and created schedules, arranged vendor quotes and oversaw the execution of the individual contractors. They have an extensive network of high quality craftsman who are equally cost effective. All I had to do was occasionally answer a few questions as issues popped up and the rest was fully managed... completely indispensable given we moved out of state! In the end, all the effort and advice they provided was spot on. Their deep market knowledge helped us identify the right timing, strategy, and preparation work.... as we sold our home for well above asking and exceeding our very high expectations. This is one of the best companies I have ever interacted with and experienced... the combination of professionalism, performance and service is astounding. They are a truly remarkable team! read more

Kate and her team helped us through the selling process every step of the way. They were incredibly helpful and flexible during our sale and made the experience as easy as it could have possibly been. read more

We first worked with Kate in 2018 when we considered moving out of CA and went through the process of an off-market sale. The team was great. They explained the process thoroughly, along with the difference between on-market and off-market. When the off-market didn't pan out (due to a market downturn and other things outside of anyone's control), we planned on putting the house on the market in the spring, but then decided to stay in CA. After having our third baby and my mother moving in, we formally decided our small house was too small for everyone and found a larger house to rent. We called Kate again and her team quickly picked up where we had left off the year before. They were incredibly easy to work with and always professional and warm. It was easy to go through the preparation process. Within a week of the house being on the market we had multiple offers for more than our dream price. We certainly wouldn't have been able to do that without Kate and her team's expertise and guidance. We appreciate everything they did for us and highly recommend Kate and her team. read more

Kate and her team are the only way to go if you want top dollar for your home. They came in, helped us understand exactly what we needed to do to get ready, and then sourced and scheduled the folks necessary. During the showing and offer period Kate stayed in great contact with us - we always knew exactly what was going on. You really see how good Kate is, though, when things get tricky. We had difficult buyers with a very difficult realtor. Kate kept things on track and helped us through the transaction smoothly. Kate takes real estate to a whole new level! read more

Thanks to Kate's team! From thinking about selling my house in alameda to closing the house, everything went so smoothly and fast. I would highly recommend Kate's team, everyone is very professional, and they got the job done fast and no pain for the homeowner. We were not in California during the whole selling process and wow what a pro team. read more

How do I define Kate McCaffrey and her team? How about "a well oiled machine with Heart" Covid and all the unrest going on gave us pause to stay put or sell? After a lifetime in Alameda it was bittersweet to leave but the absolute right decision for us. Kate , Emily, sheila and Julia thank you for guiding us through a maze of documents and decisions especially since I am not tech savvy Cut and paste? Thought they were asking me to join an art class lol. They were so patient never making me feel out of touch in the world of the internet. They did everything they could to make things go smoothly for the sale of our home. When things got a little dicy they stayed positive and always had ideas and solutions to make everything work. Every e mail Every text to them was returned in record time even answered my late night e mails. Our home sold before hitting the market and allowed us to focus on our move out of. the area. I could continue but will end by saying the team of women we worked with don't come along everyday and the way they worked in sync with each other and us was nothing short of stellar. Getting an outstanding offer on our home was icing on the cake thank you team McCaffrey for representing us . We were in good hands from start to finish and we are grateful we chose you to sell our home. read more

Kate is Da Bomb! In the best way. She's highly knowledgeable, efficient and affective. If you want to sell your house she's the gal for the job! read more

This was our biggest financial transaction in our 26 years of marriage (3 home purchases under our belt) but by far the easiest! We are empty nesters that have moved into our dream house to enjoy the 2nd half of our life. As long time Alamedans, we understood the importance of having a local realtor to manage the sale of our home. Kate delivered a white glove service at every stage of the process and did not miss a beat. We were truly impressed with her undeniable expertise and her high caliber team that made the sale of our home a very smooth process. Kate surpassed our high expectations in every element: preparation, communication, and accepted offer!!! read more

Kate McCaffrey Group takes the worry out of selling your home! From start to finish, the KMG team was always professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and available to answer my questions and take me each step of the way. KMG truly knows the local real estate market, and I felt confident relying on their expertise, which paid off immensely! The KMG Team is super organized and accommodating of your goals and schedule. They provided a long-term roadmap for preparing and staging the home, completing the required paperwork and inspections, listing and showing the home, and then updated each stage in real time with detailed information. They also provided in-depth market projections and offered various selling strategies, all subject to my input and approval. Selling a home can be stressful but having such an experienced and knowledgeable team managing it all made it a genuinely enjoyable experience. My house looked amazing on listing day and sold at the very high-end of what KMG projected. read more

We were selling our first house during a stressful time and Kate and team (esp project manager Amy m!) thankfully took the reins. Their attention to detail, patience, impeccable timing and masterful strategy lead to the sale of our house at the perfect time. If you're even considering putting your house on the market at all, contact Kate ASAP. When I first called, she actually had to turn down business because she was fully booked! read more

This was an amazing experience! Kate was recommended to my sister and I to sell our mother's house. There were several challenges brought on by the pandemic but we were kept informed and every effort was made by Kate's team to keep the process moving. Kate earned our trust from the beginning and we followed every suggestion that was offered and it could not have worked out better. We truly knew that she had our best interests at heart. Also many thanks to her staff and big shout out to Amy who managed the improvements that we had agreed on. I would find it difficult to believe that one could have a better experience when selling a house. Truly professional! read more

Kate is a terrific partner who helped us navigate the biggest business transaction we've ever completed. She guided us through prepping and staging our house and provided the kind of sales strategies that come from years of experience and success. Kate has a gift for leading people to great outcomes. She does it by efficiently solving problems with a positive attitude and measured demeanor. Kate kept us on track when we faced negotiations with opportunistic buyers and a last minute roof leak. Ultimately, with her guidance, we got a great price for our house. I can recommend Kate without hesitation. read more

Kate and her team were responsive, organized and knowledgeable. Most importantly, as our house went on the market a couple of days before the state's Shelter-in-Place order, they worked through ways to get our home sold while complying with all health and safety measures. They're a first-rate real estate agency. read more

We highly recommend the Kate McCaffrey Group who we recently used to sell our condo in Alameda. It was a rental property and when our tenant of 20 years moved out, we decided the time was right to sell. Julia was our listing agent and she explained all of our options, with the pros and cons of offering the property AS IS OFF MARKET vs MLS as well as fully preparing the property to sell in the Spring. We chose to try an Off Market listing for a few weeks, then decided to use the winter months to update the condo from the original 1972 condition and go to market in the Spring. Kate's team provided us with a vision for each room, including recommendations for kitchen cabinet doors, carpeting, vinyl plank flooring, lighting and plumbing fixtures, appliances, and paint color. We received a spreadsheet with all the vendor and contractor bids, inspection costs, City of Alameda permit requirements as well as costs and sources for all suggested upgrades. Since we had time, we chose to do as much of the work as we could ourselves. Kate's team was very supportive of this decision as our common goal was to get the property in prime condition to generate the most interest and the highest offer possible. Throughout the process, we were skeptical of the necessity of some suggestions due to the expense. Specifically, removing the popcorn ceiling and staging. Julia was very thorough in explaining what buyers are looking for in this market and the impact both the popcorn removal and staging the unit would have on potential buyers, which in turn would result in higher offers. Ultimately, we took her advice and we are so glad we did! In the end, the unit looked amazing! We also took advantage of the concierge option so we were not out of pocket for the staging expense. The property was listed for two weeks, with a set date and time for offers to be submitted. There were multiple offers and within a few hours of the deadline, we received a spreadsheet with the details of each offer. Kate does the negotiating and she and Julia explained the process to get us to the final offer. A few hours later we had a final offer well above the listing price, and one that far exceeded our expectation! In addition to Kate and Julia, we also appreciated the great communication with all the team members. Miguel, our project coordinator, McKenzie, the listing manager, Kristi, the Director of Operations, and Sophia, the Transaction Coordinator each helped us navigate this process to a very successful outcome! read more

We were very pleased with Kate and her team with the sale of our home in 2019. They are incredibly hard working, efficient, and organized. After 18 years of being occupied by a busy family, our home looked tired, and needed some updating. Contractor Amy was able to coordinate the remodel of two bathrooms and a kitchen, full interior painting, and floor refinishing in a two-month window, all in time to have the house ready for market in the busy spring season. Kate was well-versed on real estate trends and tactics and worked hard to market our listing, and secured a solid offer for us. She was a great communicator; responsive, and sensitive to our wishes. The whole team was very professional and a pleasure to work with. They made what is typically a stressful time much more manageable. We would recommend them if you are looking to sell a home in Alameda! read more

When it came to selling our mother's most important asset, our goal was to hire the best. And that we did when we signed on with Team Mc Caffrey (emphasis on "Team). From start to finish, we received the most professional, knowledgeable and top notch service. From Shalynn, the project manager, Kristi, the operations manager and of course Kate-all expectations were met and (actually) exceeded. Team McCaffrey's execution of the contracted home improvements, the 100% adherence to the timeline and the exceptional communication between all the stakeholders made home selling a seamless experience. Kate and her group's market expertise and client base and reach in Alameda proved a perfect fit for the sale of our mom's home. Zero day on the market, nine day escrow, all cash deal, no contingencies, top of the market. That's the McCaffrey Magic! Carol Nohra Crane for Irene Nohra read more

From dog walkers to neurosurgeons to Chefs to authors, every industry has those precious few practitioners who were clearly born to serve in their chosen profession. Kate McCaffrey is one of those precious few. She's super-smart and knowledgeable (two very different attributes). She's kind and acts with the utmost integrity. She is perpetually upbeat, but quick to point out a potential problem or liability. She was born and raised in Alameda, and is raising her family here, so she knows it like the back of her hand. She's been a realtor in the Alameda real estate market for many years and knows exactly how to strategize to her clients' best advantage. Bonus: She even has close relatives in the construction business, so she spots things in properties that would easily escape the rest of us. My husband and I were fortunate to meet her at an open house when we were looking to move to Alameda in 2010. We'd been to lots of open houses, but whenI saw how Kate's sunshine filled the room, I was so impressed with her that I hired her as our buyer's agent on the spot. That was one of the best moves I ever made. She helped us get our dream house, and, seven years later when we needed to move, we worked with her as our seller's agent. She got us the best deal buying AND selling and her staff made everything that could be confusing easy and quick. If you are interested in buying or selling in Alameda, you literally could not do better than Kate and her team. read more