Kathleen is an amazing realtor and we are so thankful we found her. Buying our first home was a…read morechallenging and stressful process and it took us a long time. Kathleen was always positive and always patient and helped us stay the course. We always felt comfortable with her and supported by her so it was easy to ask questions and share our thoughts. Kathleen was consistent and clear with all the details for buying a house which helped us feel secure that we hadn't missed anything. We highly recommend Kathleen.

Kathleen is an amazing realtor!! She's not a pushy money hungry realtor, she listens to understand…read more Selling property can be a stressful process, but Kathleen truly helped with her knowledge, open communication, confident suggestions & proactive attitude. After we finally decided to sell, we knew Kathleen was the agent we wanted to work with. She made our experience smooth & we're so grateful for all her hard work. The property official closed this week!! Thank you Kathleen!!!!

Jill and her team put their best foot forward and helped sell my condo in a tough market while I…read morewas overseas. Her local community highlight videos on YouTube and Instagram were fantastic and the place really looked great with the stylish staging. We even had many windows replaced under warranty during the listing period, which she and her team were able to manage and oversee; always looking for ways to improve the listing in the eyes of potential buyers. Even in a slumping market we received multiple offers and discussed which was best for not only me, but would benefit the building and neighbors. She was on call for all hours of the day and night (due to the time zone differential), and responded promptly. Jill's team brings a lot to the table, and I would recommend Freidrich Homes Group to others looking for their local real estate needs.

As a family law attorney, I've worked with many real estate professionals over the years--but Jill…read more& Jane Friedrich stand out as truly exceptional. Jill & Jane recently handled the sale of a home for one of my clients going through a divorce, and I can't say enough about their professionalism, communication, and results. From the very beginning, they were proactive, organized, and sensitive to the unique dynamics of a divorce-related sale. Jill and her team did a phenomenal job prepping the property--it looked absolutely stunning, which made a huge difference in the final outcome. Thanks to her strategic pricing, beautiful marketing, and skillful negotiation, the home sold quickly and for more than we ever expected. Jill & Jane made a potentially stressful process feel seamless for all parties involved. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Friedrich Homes Group to clients again, especially in complex situations where experience and discretion matter. They are true professionals and a pleasure to work with. -Law Office of Gina M. Mariani

I've been engaged in the real estate industry for more than 30 years, as a certified appraiser,…read morereal estate broker, and general contractor. Because of my real estate experience, I was entrusted to handle the sale of a house that has been in our family for over 90 years. Even with my real estate experience the mere thought of finding a Realtor and getting the house ready for sale stressed me out because it's located out of town and my time is limited because of work and family. I live in Los Angeles, the house is in Berkeley, and I typically have a 70 hour work week. When selling a house I try to find the top 5 local agents. I judge the agents based on the number of local sales and local listings. Holly Rose was one of the top 5 I interviewed. I generally have high expectations of people I work with because, I in return, give it my all and expect others to do the same. After my initial interview I was surprised by her in depth knowledge of construction and specifics of the neighborhood. The family house is unique because it's architecturally unique, hasn't been remodeled since it was built, is situated on a double lot, the vegetation was thoroughly overgrown and the house was packed room to room with personal belongings. Holly saw past the present condition and focused on the historic important of house and its potential. Holly went above and beyond any agent I've come across in my 30 years in the industry. Holly found and oversaw a fantastic and reasonable priced clean-up crew for the vegetation clean-up, removal of the personal belongings, and general cleaning of the interior and exterior of the house. She kept me informed at every stage of the crews progress. I found Holly refreshing because she wasn't afraid to present her ideas and guide me in the getting the house ready for sale, setting the listing price, and marketing of the house. A couple times she pushed her point and every time she proved right. I'm not writing this review for Holly, I'm writing this review for you. From someone in the real estate industry, Holly is unquestionably the best agent you will ever find.

Holly Rose helped two friends of mine sell their home in Albany and they recommend her highly. When…read moreI needed to sell my mother's house in Berkeley, the one who likes to micromanage just a bit (by which I mean a lot) advised me to learn from HER experience. "Hire Holly Rose and get out of her way," she said. "You will be so happy you did." I did, and I did, and I am. It's rare for me to have complete faith in someone, but I had that in Holly -- and what a delight that is. Throughout the whole process -- fixing up the house, staging, setting the price, timing, marketing materials, negotiations -- I knew that Holly would do the right things AND that she'd reel me back in whenever my inclination was to do something dumb. (And there are many decision points along the way where that would be all too easy.) She's smart, savvy, strategic, knows the market so well, has great people skills, and is a great communicator. I loved, too, that she delights in older homes and in collaborating on making those really glow. She also just knows homes, in general...how they're constructed, what often has gone wrong over the years, what it would take to fix problems, what will matter to prospective buyers. Holly is that rare agent who arrives with a flashlight and jumpsuit and actually slithers around in the crawlspace. She's kind of a goddess. Oh, and yes...we got a great price! That that is kind of an afterthought here maybe tells you everything you need to know. I'm just sorry I don't have other houses Holly can sell for me. That's how rewarding the whole experience was.

My husband and I were delighted with the process as well as the results of working with Maureen…read moreLawlor as our realtor.  Maureen represented us in the sale of our home and helped us earn more than 30% above the asking price.   I worked as a realtor myself in the East Bay for about seven years and know many of the local realtors. So I had the inside scoop when it came to choosing Maureen.  I wasn't disappointed with my decision.  In fact, I felt I learned a lot about providing excellent customer service from her.   Maureen was a consummate professional, thorough and communicative throughout the sales process.  I really felt she went out of her way to exceed my expectations.  She provided lots of good information to help us mutually set an asking price.  She also provided excellent referrals for all the needs for preparing our house for the market.  For example, she provided us the name of an affordable and expert painter.  She referred us to a house cleaner, home inspector, pest inspector as well as consulted on best ways to stage the house for market.  She even brought in a designer to help us pick just the right paint color for the interior of the house and give us other decorating advice.   I also felt Maureen always showed up at just the right moment.  For example, during our last push for getting ready for the open house, Maureen made herself and her crew available to help with last minute shopping for cushions, plants or even assembling furniture bought from Wayfair!  She augmented some of the staging with her own items to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.   Maureen also really understood the spirit of the house.  She wrote lovely and eye-catching text about the house and carried those ideas throughout the marketing of our home.   Thanks Maureen for making this process so smooth!  We were in good hands and I know future sellers and buyers will feel the same after working with Maureen!

Maureen helped us sell our Oakland single family home (she also helped us buy it). Our transaction…read moreended up being complicated due to an issue with the first buyer. Maureen managed a difficult situation like a pro and we ended up selling our home for a great price. She handled all the arrangements, and was great at communicating details.

Let's face it, real estate in San Francisco is incredibly competitive, borderline BANANA-LAND where…read moreplaces go hundreds of thousands over asking and you begin to wonder if you'll ever find a small place to call home. You worked hard for your money. If you are going to compete and get above the noise, then you need an agent who can win and work even harder for you. Diane is a well-connected agent who hears of listings before they even hit the market, incredibly knowledgeable on every neighborhood down to each street (shes lived in the inner mission for 20+ years) and will HUSTLE hard for you morning, noon and night and especially on the weekends. There is never any pressure. Whether it takes a month or a year shes got your back and shes feels a lot more like a mentor than a traditional "agent". My husband and I used her to find a place in SOMA before it even hit the MLS. Two years later we used her to sell our place well above asking and waited for the right offer despite lots of interest. And now we are using her to find us a fixer upper house that we can make into our own. If you are a smart, savvy and well informed buyer then you know that this is not something you can just find online. You truly need an insider, an advocate and an informed professional who can navigate this fluid and changing landscape with skill, authenticity and honesty. We've both bought and sold places in SF with Diane and she's been the difference maker every single time. You'll hear that difference in her approach and her attitude after speaking just a few moments with her. Truly an incredible agent, an incredible woman and indispensable asset for your search or sale.

Buying your first place in San Francisco is like an Olympic sport. To emerge successfully from this…read morecrazy, confusing and sometimes convoluted market, you need a partner who has your back and treats you like a human being, not a transaction. Diane was that partner and was the only reason I was able to get my apartment. I was supremely confident at first that I didn't need an agent and could utilize online resources and my own street smarts to figure things out. Just find the apartment on Redfin, see it and buy it, right? I couldn't have been more wrong and Diane is the only reason I was able to get an incredible apartment and a deal (yes I said deal and SF in the same sentence) on my apartment. She's thoughtful and really hustles. At no point did I ever feel pressure to find something that was anything less than exactly what I wanted and she is deeply connected in the market including with selling agents. Relationships matter. Finding a home (especially a first one) is an emotional whirlwind and Diane was always there to offer perspective, and solid guidance. Financing can be stressful too and she really came through when things got bumpy. She ran comps, dealt with my incessant calling and offered reassurance and expert advice when I needed it most. My only regret is that I waited so long to reach out to her and I've recommended her to all of my friends and colleagues, even who are just initially exploring the market and educating themselves. Even more amazingly Diane continues to check in and reach out half a year later, reminding me about property taxes, offering relevant news and comps and being not only a wonderful and authentic broker, but just a great person too. Thank you Diane for helping me find a home in this crazy city!!!

I want to enthusiastically second reviewer Jessica W's compliment of Prudential agent Bernie Myers…read more I wanted someone who would be a good negotiator on our behalf - Bernie was our man. He grew up in the area, so he really knows the neighborhoods and can help determine which suit your budget and personality. He treated us with respect, he was patient, and bonus - he was fun to do business with. The rest of the staff at Prudential was professional, helpful and courteous. And I always appreciate people who will spend a few moments interacting with my 2 year old! Definately reccommend.

My agent was Aliky Vasdekis and she is AT LEAST 5-star quality!…read more Aliky is one of the most professional and knowledgeable agents around with an eye for detail, a determination to get her clients the best there is, and 24/7 action and response time! All this and with a caring and warm personality to make any experience a pleasant one. Whether rain or shine, holiday time or late night -- I came to trust that Aliky would be there one step ahead of every question and concern. It took about 5 months to find my dream home and it would not have happened without her expertise and patience! I would absolutely recommend Aliky to anyone with real estate needs in the Bay Area. Thanks so much, Aliky!

Stephanie is a great realtor - she is knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and kind. She is honest and…read moreethical - she's obviously not in the business of just churning through clients, trying to make a sale. She helped me through an atypical purchase, offering advice and guidance along the way that proved invaluable. She also made some great referrals to others in her network, and I found them all to be trustworthy and respectable as well. I highly recommend contacting Stephanie if you're looking to sell your home, and/or buy a new one!

Simply put, Stephanie is incredible. She is the epitome of integrity. After interviewing her it…read morewas clear that she really knows her stuff. She knows the SF market and is also quite wise about those looking to head to the east bay for something more affordable. We were unsure of when we would be able to get serious about buying a place but her advice and recommendations were really useful. She was clearly happy to spend time talking to me even through it wasn't clear when/if we would be buying something. When our landlord let us know they would be willing to sell our current rental to us and suggested a price I called Stephanie for advice. She did some initial research and then told me the price they were offering was excellent for our neighborhood. I asked her what her commission would be for an off market deal. SHE RECOMMENDED WE USE A LAWYER INSTEAD OF HER TO HANDLE THE TRANSACTION BECAUSE IT WOULD BE A BETTER DEAL FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED. She gave up a good commission because she has integrity and she is committed to really helping people. Needless to say if we are ever able to buy another place she will be our realtor. There are a lot of realtors out there. You can go with one that cares about making tons of money or one that is smart and dedicated to helping people long term.

Michelle helped us buy our first house and she was perfect for it. We were total beginners and she…read morehelped us every step of the way, from narrowing down our choices to choosing and working with lenders to writing an offer and navigating the complicated world of Bay Area real estate. We had lots of questions and she answered quickly and thoroughly. Her local knowledge was also very helpful, as she knew a great deal about each neighborhood we looked in. We found a house we were happy with quickly with Michelle and navigated the process successfully at a price we were comfortable with. She had all the knowledge we needed and did not put any pressure on us, which is what we were looking for.

Absolutely great experience working with Michelle. She guided us through the process of buying our…read morefirst home in San Francisco 20 years ago. Extremely hard working with great insight into the buying process and advice on financing the home. More recently, she helped us prepare our home in Bernal for sale. Timely advice on improvements prior to the sale, including coordinating repairs and staging. Always available and her insight and experience was invaluable. And just a great person to be around.