Kip and Tam were amazing to work with! Super knowledgeable and responsive. Would recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell in the area! read more

We deal with real estate brokers across the country every year, so we have a storybook of experiences. Kip and Tamara Barnard managed a complex transaction with great attention to detail and no drama. A very smooth sale by two professionals who we would use again. read more

We had a great experience working with Kip and Tamara to find a home in San Jose! They provided great advice throughout the process, were very responsive and listened thoughtfully to what we were looking for. read more

Kip and Tam are truly the definition of a real estate power couple. I've had the pleasure of working with them many times, and I can honestly say they always go above and beyond for their clients. They don't just "do their job" -- they do it with heart, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to doing the right thing, even when no one is looking. For me, referrals are very personal. When I connect someone with a professional, my name and my reputation are on the line. That's why I only refer people I know will take the very best care of my clients, friends, and colleagues -- and without hesitation, Kip and Tam are always at the top of that list. Every time I make a connection with them, I know it's as good as done. They bring expertise, professionalism, and genuine kindness into every interaction. Simply put, they are the best of the best, and I couldn't recommend them more highly. read more

Working with Kip and Tamara was an absolute pleasure, during the sale of my rental property. They had great patience with me, leading up to the decision to sell for last few years. Their strategy worked well. They found the perfect buyer for my situation, with a quick sale, and a good price, before even hitting the market. I have had many real estate transactions over the years, but never one, as smooth, as this one. I highly recommend Barnard Group for any of your real estate needs. They are definitely a Five Star plus operation. Ed Harris read more

* Update!* After buying a home with Kip, in 2019, my husband and I finally managed to get the ball rolling on selling our starter home. The first team we turned to was Tamara and Kip. At our first meeting, they came prepared! We were immediately given a sellers handbook with comps, selling process and expectations. Tamara was our primary contact, immediately establishing a vision on how we could present the house, as well as a list of areas to address (ie inspection, cleaning, landscape etc). And then when my nerves got the best of me, Tamara offered relaxed, confident reassurances about the track we were on. She is very communicative and immensely responsive whether through text, email or calls from early morning to late night (and even while she is making dinner for her family- Sorry for disturbing you Tamara!!). She is willing to get her hands dirty (literally). She once came by the house to look over the final details of the staging, and then began to rearrange things in the yards all by herself just to make sure we optimized before pictures were to be taken (my front/backyard were extremely unkempt). These acts would have gone unnoticed and unappreciated had I not run into her doing it like it was no big deal. When the house sold and our focus was more with the title company, Tamara still called us one final time to check in, while Kip continued corresponding to make sure any questions from the sellers were addressed. What a team! Thank you Tamara & Kip for your services! read more

We did a lot of research before finally deciding on the realtors we wanted to trust with this massive life decision. Having just closed on our new home, I can say absolutely that we made the right decision with Kip and Tamara. From the very first conversation, Kip was honest, transparent, and patient. We felt like we absolutely had complete control over the entire process, while also having an expert on our side to walk through everything with us. At every step we were asked how we were feeling, if we had any questions, and were walked through all the complexities involved in buying a home with expertise and patient. I couldn't recommend Kip and Tamara highly enough, absolutely a top class team. You will absolutely be taken care of and we will definitely be going back for our next real estate adventure. read more

I could not have dreamt of a better experience selling a home. Through every step of the process, Kip and Tam were responsive, helpful, encouraging, and understanding. The results speak for themselves; my wife and I closed our home after just 7 days on the market yielding the highest sale in our entire condo building--15% above our asking price! They were relentless in following up on external dependencies, removing blockers, and staging our home so that we presented it in the best light possible. They take the time to hear your concerns, desires, and are impressively knowledgable about the market and economic factors affecting real estate. The entire experience felt personalized and we could tell that Kip and Tamera were personally invested in our success with this sale. I intend to call Kip and Tamera for our next property sale and will highly recommend them to anyone looking for a realtor. read more

Kip and Tam helped us purchase our first home in Oct' 2019. They were phenomenal throughout the process and did their best to facilitate a stress-free experience. They understood our needs very well and did not coerce us in to making an offer on seemingly great properties if we were not comfortable. Tamara accompanied us on trips to various homes and offered a lot of valuable insight. And when we finally chose our home, Kip was very quick in preparing the paperwork and negotiating a price lesser than the asking price. All our questions were promptly answered and towards the end of the home-buying process, we were very relaxed, knowing that Kip would handle any potential issues. Their extensive knowledge of the local market, professionalism, good working relationship with seller's agents and friendly demeanor make them an excellent choice for home buyers such as us. They were kind enough to accommodate last minute requests and even attended the meeting at the Title holding office. We recommend Kip and Tam wholeheartedly as your real estate agents! read more

Kip and Tamara recently helped us sell our home in San Jose prior to moving to Michigan. Not only did Kip sell our house, but he got us almost 10% over asking price!! I realize that market conditions have a lot to do with the final sale price, but I feel like Kip handled the situation perfectly in order to maximize how much we got for our home. In addition to being a pleasure to work with, Kip was incredibly proactive in every aspect of bringing our house to market. He coordinated all the inspections and contract work prior to our open house which allowed my wife and I to focus more on getting ready for the big move across country. The bottom line is that we were very fortunate to have Kip as our realtor. My wife and I agree that his years of experience in real estate, coupled with his understanding of changing market conditions, allowed us to achieve our goal of maximizing the amount of money we got for our home. The fact that he was also awesome to work with was an added bonus. If we had to sell or buy a house in the Bay Area again, there's no doubt Kip would be our first stop. Now, if only we could find a realtor as good as Kip in Michigan.... read more

WOW! The services provided by Kip and Tamara were exceptional. We recently worked with them selling our home in Cambrian Park and the process was extremely easy with great communication along the way. They were ALWAYS available to answer any questions we had and seem to have connections with every great person in the business. From the initial contact to the listing of our home, only several days had passed. In those few days our home was staged beautifully, professional photographs were taken, a beautiful listing was created, and a weekend open house was scheduled. The open house was extremely well attended with excellent feedback. The house was marketed so well in fact, we received multiple offers on our home, all above the list price. We were able to accept a great offer that was 10% above the listing! Kip moved the process along quickly, closely adhering to our timeline, which was imperative in order to move out of state due to a work transfer. Kip handled the few minor hiccups (on the part of the buyer) very calmly and professionally. We closed on time, as promised, and could not be happier with the end result. We would highly recommend working with Kip and Tamara when buying or selling a home. They are both extremely knowledgable of every facet of real estate. We never doubted their expertise at any point throughout the process and it could not have been easier. They even tolerated and worked around our 3 yippy chihuahuas! read more

I ran into Kip into year 2 of my home buying odyssey when my wife and I went to an open house for a home he was selling. I was fed up with my realtor at the time and Kip was very personable during the open house so I asked him if he would be willing to sit down sometime for an interview. Long story short, we hit it off with Kip and he became our buyer's agent. He was awesome to work with and very patient even though we lost out on 2 or 3 bids before finally snagging our home. I'd highly recommend Kip for anyone looking for a thoughtful, intelligent, and pleasant to work with buyer's agent. read more

My wife and i were introduced to Kip and Tamara by a friend 13 years ago when we were looking to buy our first home in Campbell. As first time buyers, we were extremely nervous and hesitant with all of the unknowns that come with Real Estate. With Kips years of being in the business and Tamara's staging ability and gift of understanding both buyer and seller, really make them a powerhouse team. Kip and Tamara recently helped us sell our Campbell home. It was a time when the market was begging to soften. It required an open mind and a lot of trust.. Selling or buying a home takes constant communication openness and honesty. Kip and Tamara are Real People that care for their clients and what is best for them. Much more than just Agents. Buying or selling Real Estate is difficult. But, Kip and Tamara really make it easy and fun. My wife and i can't recommend Kip and Tamara enough. i wish there were more than just five stars to fill out because they deserve more. Many thanks to you both, Mark and Kim read more

It was always a pleasure working with Kip Barnard as our real estate agent. My husband and I couldn't have been assigned a better agent through our bank. We were first-time home buyers and Kip made the whole process as easy as he could. At our first meeting with him at his office he walked us through the contract of buying a home which was very informative and helpful and gave us an understanding of what would be in our future. He was always available to go look at houses with us and even ones on the fly that we had not previously scheduled to see with him. He is very knowledgable about the market and we trusted and valued his opinions on everything about the process. He was also helpful in offering up suggestions on how to improve a kitchen's layout , for example. He was always in a good mood and we felt like he became our friend. Once we were ready to put an offer in on a home it was located out of his usual range but he accommodated us and thankfully completed the home buying process with us. He had a good working relationship with the seller's agent through the process of buying our home. He also made sure to attend any important meetings especially our meeting with the Title/Deed office where we signed our final documents. Despite our difficulties with our bank that we had toward the end he always guided us through and made the process as easy as he could. He was always eager to answer questions and clear up any confusion over those wordy legal documents. My husband and I highly recommend Kip Barnard as your Real Estate Agent. If we decide to sell or purchase another home in the South Bay area he will be our guy again! read more

I'm a seller who is more hands-on in the process. I asked for changes in the wording, editing/inclusion of the photos, remodeling choices. Kip was very quick and compliant in all of my demands. There were also services that Kip gave that were beyond what I asked for. The virtual tour and the online ads were huge attractions that helped get the home more exposure. However in the end, it's about the selling. Kip has a pleasant demeanor, that will give the buyer approachable feeling. His experience also navigated another untimely listing that became a direct competitor to our listing. He help me stay calm and at ease when the moment of truth gets near. In the end, my home sold at the right price given the circumstances. That's all any seller would ultimately want. read more

We recently purchased a property and are very impressed with Kip's professionalism. He is very prompt, kind, and patient with his clients.He showed us all the properties we wanted to see, and gave his honest opinion also. We will definitely recommend him. As a matter of fact, if we do any buying/ selling in future, we will use his services. read more

Kip was very helpful from preparing the property for market through to closing. The documentation process was perfectly coordinated on-line and via email with the title company. Kip responded to my emails and calls pretty much right away, and though the market had slowed, we were able to complete the sale within 8 weeks. I'll definitely contact Kip for future real estate transactions. read more

Kip is very professional and knowledgeable realtor - helping us purchase our property, everything went smoothly throughout the process from pre approval of loan, showing us the property, offering and closing, and is very helpful. Will definitely recommend Kip read more

Kip is a great agent to work with. He is well informed about the local real estate market, and he is resourceful. He went above and beyond to speed up the mortgage process, when we were having difficulties with the lender. Also, he guided us to make the right offer and to get us selected in a challenging multiple offer situation. I recommend him to anyone who is looking to buy a house, especially newcomers to the area like us. read more

When I decided it was time to purchase a new home I reached out to friend in the real estate business to get his recommendation on a handful of agents I wanted to work with. He highly recommended Kip Barnard, so I took his advice and contacted him. I could not have made a better decision. Kip contacted me and was such a pleasure to work with. He went through the entire process on our first meeting so I would have the information needed to make this smooth transaction. He made me feel very comfortable and walked me through the process with patience and professionalism. After giving Kip all the details of what I was looking for including price range I began receiving daily emails with available properties and with his connections in the area he also sent additional information on properties that were coming up and not yet listed. To say I was impressed is an understatement, I felt well looked after and he respected the price range I gave him and he led me to the perfect home. I closed on my townhouse on May 24th. I highly recommend Kip Barnard to anyone who is looking for a Realtor in the San Jose area. I was a first time home buyer. I knew almost nothing about real estate or purchasing. My association with Kip started just a few months before I actually bought my townhouse and I was amazed at how quickly we completed the transaction. I was told by many people that my price range was going to be difficult and to be ready for many losses to other buyers. Kip worked on my home search like it was his most important, that is how I felt. He answered all my calls or returned voice mails promptly. If I needed to see a house after work, he made an appointment. Kip made himself available to suit my schedule. I believe his reputation in the area makes him invaluable to buyers. I cannot imagine having a better experience buying a home. I have already recommended him to a friend and I hope to work with him again. I am so grateful for the wonderful experience and I am certain I would still be looking had he not been my agent. read more

When we were ready to sell our house, we turned to Yelp to find a realtor and Kip and Tam won us over right away just based on their Yelp reviews. When we actually met in person, we were very impressed and decided that they were definitely the right people to get our house sold for top dollar. Both Kip and Tam did not disappoint and the process went very smoothly. In fact, we sold our home within 1 week of our first open house for 35K over asking! Kip and Tam also helped us purchase our next home and that process went very smoothly as well. Kip and Tam were tireless in their efforts to find us just the right home at the right price. If you want someone who is professional, patient, communicative and extremely knowledgeable, then Kip and Tam are the right people, it was truly a pleasure working with them. If we ever sell or buy in the future, we will not hesitate to use them again and we highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a top of the line realty team. read more

Tamara staged my previous home so that it looked attractive for potential buyers, whether they were viewing photos online or visiting during open houses. While we were trying to sell at a time when buyers were hesitant, Kip was able to sell my place a good price. In addition, he was good at spotting bad offers that would have put me at a severe disadvantage. He was proactive when it came to all contingencies in the process and kept me in the loop so that I was kept aware of all necessary details. I strongly recommend Kip and Tamara If you are looking for a solid team in San Jose that would help you sell or buy. read more

Kip did an excellent job with a probate/ownership sale for me. He kept me informed and was proactive with the paperwork and also helped in dealing with my tenants. The sale closed on time and we got above the asking price. I would definitely recommend kip to anyone looking to sell their home. read more

My wife and I recently sold our home with Kip and it was an incredibly smooth experience. Kip has all the great qualities you would want in a realtor: professional, excellent communication, flexible, knowledgable, transparent, courteous and nice. Kip kept us informed and up-to-date every step of the way and made it a breeze. We wanted to be more involved and directly contribute to various aspects of the sale and he was extremely accommodating to our input and detailed requests. He provided great recommendations along the way and, as a result, we sold at a great price with multiple offers! Tamara was responsible for staging our home and did a fantastic job! She met with us several times and put a lot of personal thought, care and effort to ensure the final result was stunning. As with Kip, she was also extremely accommodating to our more direct involvement with furniture selection and staging details. We would not hesitate to recommend Kip and Tamara for a home sale. As an added bonus, Kip is a registered realtor with USAA, so if you are a member, make sure to use their program so you take advantage of USAA's cash bonus. read more

Kip and Tamara make a great team. Their opposite styles blend together nicely for a top rate real estate experience. Tamara was very helpful by guiding me to the right property. She was intuitive at selecting properties that fit my budget yet were in acceptable neighborhoods. Kip was very knowledgeable and informative on all business aspects of the real estate transaction. He took care of a sticky negotiation with my interests first on his agenda. I would trust both of them implicitly with my real estate needs. read more

I have been in the business for over 20 years and have worked with countless realtors in my career and Kip has become one of my most favorite agents of all time. His clients are always well prepared, informed and excited about the process. It is such a pleasure to work with a true professional who takes this job and makes it a passion for his clients. I am grateful to have him to work with on a daily basis. Tamara is beyond gifted with the ability to tranform and/or enlighten a property for sale and that is simply more money for you as a seller. In a competetive market place, having this team in your corner is seriously a simple WIN/WIN for anyone in the market to buy/sell. read more

We found the house of our dreams and needed to sell ours. We contacted Kip and Tamara and they got to work immediately and told us what was needed to get our house on the market. We had it listed within 2 weeks and sold after 6 days with an offer above the asking price. They answered all our questions in a timely manner always, via email, phone/text. It was crucial that we sell our house since our new home was contingent on us selling our home within a month. They staged our home and had video's taken that made our home look so amazing! It all happened on time and flawlessly. They were so knowledgeable about the market and we trusted them completely. Thank you Kip and Tamara....we are living the dream now in our new home! read more

My family and myself are very thankful to Kip for all his hard work and help. It has truly been a pleasure to work with him, always on time and on top of things. Purchasing our new home went smoothly and If we ever sell it we will work with Kip again. read more

We recently selected Kip & Tamara Barnard to sell the home from our Mother's trust. We were extremely pleased with the knowledge, communication skills, professionalism, integrity, and service they provided for us. Kip has great experience, so was able to help us with all actions required to prepare the house for sale, including getting quotes from contractors he has relationships with, coordinating getting the work done, and meeting the schedule we had agreed to. We appreciated that he was there to advise the wisest course of action when we had questions and we felt his advice was helpful and accurate. Tamara did a fantastic job staging the house for sale, and at a very reasonable cost - we think that was a key reason our sale was so successful. Throughout the process Kip kept in close communication, advised what actions needed to be done by us (very few, since he did almost everything) and when, and made sure the preparation work was done well. The end result was we received multiple offers in about a week, many above our asking price. We closed quickly and without any issues. Kip & Tamara made it as easy as possible for us, and were great to work with. We highly recommend using Kip & Tamara! read more

Kip recently helped us buy our first place and was amazing to work with. He held our hand through the entire process and answered every question we had. I would highly recommend! read more

Kip was referred to us by a friend and we couldn't be happier with our experience. Kip helped us with the purchase of our home. Throughout our time working with Kip, he made us feel like we were his only clients (and he is a busy guy!) He is very personable and very knowledgeable. As a first time home buyer I had a ton of questions and he was able to answer every one. We appreciate his attention to detail, work ethic and proactive nature. The entire experience was as smooth as it gets. We feel very lucky to have worked with Kip and would highly recommend his services. We will definitely contact him in the future for any real estate needs. read more

Kip and Tamara Barnard are a great team to work with. From the minute you meet Kip, it's evident he is a professional, genuinely caring and honest family man who I felt was also concerned for my family's future, safety and happiness. Kip and Tamara suggested some small improvements and repairs and sought out vendors who would do the work and since I had no way to pay for these they waited to get paid from escrow. He is extremely organized, who works with Tamara to stage, photograph and present the home in its best light and get the best results. They did an amazing job setting up open house and getting offers. We got over 10 offers immediately, many above current market price. He always responded quickly to phone calls or emails. He was very proactive during the selling process and he notified me in every step. There were numerous reasons why I really liked working with Kip. He has an immense amount of knowledge and experience in the industry, he is agent who seemed to have a genuine interest in what was best for me & my family. If you are looking for a real estate professional in every sense of the word, use Kip and Tamara Barnard. read more

I honestly don't know where to start...I really was hesitant selling my home, because I was thinking what a pain in the butt it was going to be, but from Day 1, I liked Kip. He seemed to have a good head on his shoulders, and I trusted him almost immediately. I think (KNOW) he went above and beyond any expectations I had for a Real Estate Agent. I never felt stressed or uncomfortable, because I knew Kip was on the job, and I had nothing to worry about. Kip in fact, HELPED with the clean up of my home, to get it ready for sale. My texts and or emails were answered within minutes, every time! If I ever purchase a home again, I'm going to Kip. If my family, friends, or co-workers are looking to buy or sell, I'll give them Kip's #. This is only my 3rd review on Yelp, and both of my other reviews are 5 Stars as well. I don't come on Yelp to give 1-4 Stars. I come on when I TRULY believe in a business or someone. Well, I believe in Kip, and you should too. You won't be disappointed. read more

Kip has helped me sell 2 homes and purchase 3 in the Bay Area. He is a model real estate agent that exudes professionalism. We had some issues arise on our last transaction and Kip handled it better than I ever could have expected. Tamara is a staging pro and helped us set us our last listing to bring in the Buyers. Kip took many calls after hours and did what it took to get the job done. I will never use another Agent when buying or selling my home. I couldn't say enough great things about Kip and Tamara!! read more

Could not have asked for a better agent! We met Kip at an open house and at the time we did not have an agent yet. We eventually enlisted his help in purchasing our first home and we could not be happier with how smoothly things went. He helped us find exactly what we wanted and in the area we wanted. Once we told him we wanted to go full speed ahead with making an offer, he put all his effort into making that happen. All in all, he was really great to work with and very knowledgeable. In the future, if I am ever in the market to buy/ sell my home I will definitely be contacting Kip! read more

Kip assisted me with the sale of my father's home after my father passed away. He was extremely helpful in directing us through some of the hurdles associated with settling an estate. He helped us to find house cleaners and haulers. He sold the home in record time for more than we expected. But most of all, his honesty is a breath of fresh air. He kept in touch almost daily. We never had to call him for a status. read more

If you are looking for a no pressure, easy going realtor Kip is your man. When I first met Kip and we started looking for my first home, I warned him that 1. I don't like feeling pressured, 2. I'm not into "starter" homes, 3. I can be very particular about what I want and 4. I don't mind waiting for the right home to come along. Well it took us nearly two years to find the right home for me but I am still totally amazed by my it! During all the time looking, Kip never made me feel pressured to just settle and buy a house. He remained as enthusiastic on the last house he showed me, as he did on the first one two years earlier. However finding the right home is just part of the process, you still have to go through the offer, counter offer, inspections, etc. Kip really impressed me in the negotiating area as well. Every time we encountered an obstacle to the purchase, Kip always found a way around or through it. He truly knows how to close the deal. Shortly after moving into my new home, a situation came up where I had to sell a property in Southern California. Although he had nothing to gain by helping me out, Kip went out of his way to help me find a realtor. In short, Kip is a great realtor to work with and he definitely knows how to get the deal done. read more

Kip was incredible! He helped me sell my family home recently in San Jose and I am not local. He kept me updated throughout the process with phone calls, emails. He gave me confidence in his capability to complete this very difficult task. He is very professional, kind and understanding. From his web marketing, the showings to the collaboration with the buyer's broker to close the sale was impeccable. I would highly recommend Kip to Anyone looking for a top broker to sell their home. I am very fortunate to have had the pleasure of using his expertise in selling my family home. read more

Working with Kip for the sale of our home was the best decision we could have made. He is dependable, thorough, efficient, he goes above and beyond and he is a really nice guy. It was a pleasure working with him. Tamara did a great job staging our home and I appreciated what she was able to accomplish on our budget. Thank you both for your outstanding work! read more

Kip was amazing. We didn't know the ropes to selling our house very well and he professionally and methodically helped us through the process not just as an agent but as a partner. We never felt pushed and his long success in the business really showed as he was genuine, personable, patient, and efficient. Thanks to Kip, we sold our house in less than a week for well over the asking price and he helped us to sort out multiple bids that benefitted us not his commission. I highly recommend Kip for the sale of your home. I will refer him to anyone who asks, and when we are ready to buy again he will be the only agent we contact. read more