I wish I could give negative stars here. When we bought our TIC a couple years ago, Kilby was the…read moreagent selling the property. We didn't have a realtor, so she "assigned" us one from her agency. (I know, we were naive at best here). Turned out Kilby was running the whole show. The negotiations on the mortgage dragged out for 6 months and there was a "miscommunication" on our down payment. We agreed to 10% and the papers showed up for closing and we were put down for 15%. We were already living in the unit as a rental (also not right - the building was Ellis acted before and we didn't know that) and we were more or less stuck - we'd sold our other place and were in quite a jam. All of this because there was some private promise between the seller for our unit, Kilby and another owner in the building about money back out of the building. We really love our home, but her unethical approach to things left some very bad feelings amongst the owners of the building from day one. I would strongly discourage anyone from working with her - ever.

I worked with Kilby on the sale of my Grandmothers house. My experience with her from beginning to…read moreend was wonderful. We lived out of state and when my Grandmother passed away we needed to find a realtor. It was hard for us to make it out to San Francisco and when we did it was very short notice. We found time one weekend and called several agents (this was a Saturday afternoon)... Kilby was the ONLY one who was understanding of our time constraints, as we needed to return to Reno that afternoon, and come out on a moments notice to meet us at the house. As I was still dealing with my Grandmother's passing I wasn't sure I wanted to sell. She said she understood and gave me her information. Over the coarse of many months I had to fight off realtors that I had called that day to get off their email lists and for them to understand I wasn't ready. Kilby on the other hand was very understanding, she did not push or pester and was always available if I had questions. Finally it came time to sell the house. She was very caring and respectful of the situation. It was hard for me to go through the house and empty the contents. Kilby handled getting it completely cleaned out and ready for sale. I didn't have to worry about a thing. I was also very thankful that she was willing to run back to her office in the evening to get faxes that I sent or documents that my fax machine messed up so that she could resend them. Toward the end of the sale process I was scheduled for a major surgery and Kilby helped get documents together early for me to sign before I went in and made arrangements to help with the closing so that I was not having to deal too much with things during recovery. I have to say that my husband gets transferred every few years so we have had a few houses to sell and buy in the last few years... this sale was the most stress free real estate experience we have had. I would (and have) highly recommend Kilby. If only every realtor was this on the ball!

Zamira is an experienced professional realtor. My daughter and I bought our houses from her then…read moreshe sold our houses for us years later. When she represents you, she prices your house objectively, then her team prepares your house in the most beautiful way possible for showing. I'd absolutely ask for her services anytime possible. She is also a great negotiator and will get the best price for you. She is loyal to her clients. Best realtor in Marin county!

Zamira and her highly skilled team are the absolute best in Marin!!!! She is knowledgeable,…read moreenergetic, intelligent and highly invested in her clients getting the best deal weather buying or selling Her support team takes all the hassle out of the process and makes it as effortless as possible Can't endorse Zamira and her team enough

I found Lorraine by accident and couldn't be more grateful that I did…read more From day one, I knew she was the person I wanted by my side through the home-buying process. Whether it was long days touring homes, tough loan conversations, or the countless details along the way, Lorraine made everything feel manageable. She genuinely listened, remembered what mattered to me, and always kept my needs at the center of every decision. She's knowledgeable, experienced, well-respected, and has incredible relationships with everyone she works with. Most importantly, Lorraine made what could have been a stressful experience enjoyable. I found my dream home and made a friend in the process. I can't recommend her highly enough.

Our family chose Lorraine to sell our home of 70yrs.  Lorraine was very helpful, patient, kind and…read moreknowledgeable  throughout the process.   With Lorraine's help we received a offer well over asking price.  We are very happy and thankful for her services.   We would highly recommend  Lorraine.  Tinamarie Brown and family

We closed on our first home with Winona, and she is the reason it happened…read more First, she is calm. That sounds minor until you are a first-time buyer in Alameda staring at a 100+ year old house and a pest report full of words you have never seen. Winona's steady read on things kept us from spiraling. She walked us through what was actually common for a home of that age, what was straightforward to fix, and what would be a real problem. For a first-time buyer, that perspective is worth more than any tour. Second, she is reliable. She was available at the drop of a hat. We have two young kids, so we needed to see homes privately in the middle of the workday, and she made the time every single time without ever making us feel like an inconvenience. Behind the scenes she was clearly working nonstop. The house we ended up buying was off market. We got it purely because of her relationships in the Alameda community. Third, she is patient. We toured that house three times and went through several rounds of counters, and she was patient through all of it. We also changed our minds on what we wanted more than once along the way, and she adjusted without complaint. My favorite moment was her gently asking, "oh, that sounds like a new requirement, was that something we discussed?" Direct, kind, and a fair check on us. If you are buying your first home and the process feels intimidating, We highly recommend Winona. She takes the fear and confusion out of it, does an enormous amount of work you never see, and is a genuinely good person to have in your corner.

Winona is great! We worked together for nearly a year during the peak of the pandemic housing…read morebubble and were getting outbid on offer after offer. However, she was not easily discouraged, even when I felt like giving up! She worked tirelessness, sending me listing after listing that we're in my price range and in the neighborhood I wanted. She made sure to keep in communication with me about offer deadlines, even if it was texting me at midnight to ensure we made the deadlines or reach out to the seller for an extension when needed! It was not an easy task but her patience, persistence and positive attitude made the process fun and enjoyable. She even reached out to colleagues to make sure I was able to view homes while she was on vacation! Her networking and resources allowed me to purchase my first home in exactly the neighborhood I wanted to be. I cannot be more grateful!

Karen is not only an amazing agent but also a great person. I have dealt with a few agents in my…read morepast and you can tell right away that Karen is different. She is professional, proactive and diligent. She won my confidence and trust, especially when we received multiple offers less than a week from when the property was listed. I can be a bit high strung but Karen held my hand through the hold process. I highly recommend her services and look forward to her assistance with my future real estate needs. The house sold well over asking and closed in 30 days. Look no further for your buying and selling needs!

We had a wonderful experience with Alain Pinel real estate agent Karen Miller, who represented us…read morein our recent purchase of a single-family home in Alameda. Karen guided us through the entire process, which included a unique financial situation, to showing us a home for which we could not attend the open house, to making the offer, then helping us through a potentially troublesome issue with the home's title, and closing the deal. We credit Karen with a smooth, stress-free home-buying experience. This is our third purchase of property, and never had we had such a pleasurable experience. Karen is savvy, personable, and knows the market, specifically within Alameda, inside and out. We never could have gotten our dream home without her. To reiterate, we are nothing but pleased with Karen and her expertise and will be happy to recommend her to everyone.

My partner and I were looking for our home in Pacific Heights. Even though we were not in a rush,…read moreSawarin guided us through the process, answered all our questions, and provided valuable insights. Sawarin and her team were knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. Highly recommend!

I recently worked with Sawarin to buy my first home, and I must say, it was a remarkably smooth…read moreprocess overall! We were able to close escrow early, and I received the keys to my dream home quickly. Sawarin is very communicative throughout the entire process and will answer all of your questions or do her best to get you answers. Her passion for her work and patient care for her clients shone through in every interaction. From day one, she went above and beyond and took the time to really listen to me and what I was worried about. What I loved most about working with Sawarin was her honesty. She always thinks one step ahead and points out things I should be aware of as if it's her own interest. Thanks to her, I'm now the proud owner of a beautiful home. I highly recommend Sawarin to anyone looking to buy or sell a home or invest in real estate; she truly makes dreams come true. I look forward to working with her again for my next investment properties.

i've done a lot of real estate transactions in my life and I can say beyond a reasonable doubt…read moreKaren was the best! her responsiveness, attention to detail and her energy / attitude around the process made it so much easier. Thank you, Karen!

Yoko and her team are INCREDIBLE! It was an absolute pleasure to work with this team. I felt guided…read moreand supported throughout the entire home buying process, remodel, and move. They are very responsive, grounded, knowledgeable, and connected. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in the Bay Area.

I can't recommend Rose Pali enough. This was my second time working with her, and she once again…read moreproved to be a realtor of great integrity. Throughout the sale of my childhood home, she was incredibly transparent and always acted in my best interest. There were a few unique challenges with this sale, but I was able to lean on her expertise completely. Rose consistently delivered sound, reasonable solutions that led to a successful sale. Her calm guidance was a true asset and I would not hesitate her to work with her again.

In need of more space for a growing family and the security of owning, we knew that we had to shift…read moregears from being renters, to fulfilling the dream of having a place of our own. As first time homebuyers, in an extremely competitive market, Rose was the lighthouse that guided us through the treacherous waters towards home ownership. She is highly resourced and has such a vast amount of experience, we knew we were in the right hands. Our search took about 7 months and included so many curveballs with banking issues, a first time homebuyer loan program through the City of SF and home inspection/maintenance concerns. But as our agent, Rose was a ninja, helping us cut through all the obstacles and providing such a level of care and attention to detail that we wouldn't have received with any other realtor. When we closed on our wonderful new home, she went above and beyond making sure we had everything we needed to be move-in ready. And 7 months later, she still has been able to support us with a few odds and ends, and recommendations on how to handle our investment. We felt so fortunate to have Rose on our team. She has a phenomenal work ethic and puts her heart into the work. The reviews do not lie! She really is the best!