We could not have asked for a better partner than Paddy during our home buying journey. He and his team were incredible, and we enthusiastically recommend them to anyone looking for a home here. Paddy has exceptional knowledge of the Lafayette, Orinda, and Moraga town and the nuances of each neighborhood therein. This helped guide us towards specific parts of each town and quickly understand which houses on the market weren't suited for our criteria. Given his depth of knowledge and experience buying/selling homes in our area, Paddy was also able to give us key insights and perspectives when it came to understanding listing prices and appropriate offers for homes. This was extremely valuable given how quickly homes sell in this market, as it helped us avoid rushing into the offer process without the right price awareness. In addition, Paddy's relationship with Compass Real Estate allowed us to tour or identify homes before they came on the market. This was a distinct advantage for us in this competitive real estate market and played a crucial part in securing our new home. On the communication side, Paddy is extremely responsive and is quick to reach out as things change, whether that's a new home coming to market or a detail to be worked out as part of closing. We found the online portal to be very user friendly and allowed us to quickly collaborate with Paddy on which homes we wanted to tour or discuss. Paddy patiently and expertly guided us through the buying process of our home at the end, where we exchanged hundreds of questions, texts, and emails. His experience lent itself to quickly resolving these questions and also aided us in securing extra value that we wouldn't have known to explore. We found the open home touring process to be very easy and smooth. Paddy always had time for us when we had one home we wanted to see or a handful to see. We would discuss a list of homes with Paddy and he would do the necessary coordination to ensure we had access to the homes outside of a general open house. This made for a very expedient home touring process, where as a group we could walk through the homes, talk through potential issues, and discuss future improvements. Paddy's background in construction and home building was invaluable with the home touring process. He helped us understand which issues with the houses were critical and which were actually more minor in nature. We could talk through potential enhancements and improvements, understanding what was feasible and what was not, which helped us narrow our home search. Paddy truly had our best interests at heart. He never pressured us into making an offer, and he was equally dedicated to ensuring we didn't settle on a home that wasn't the right fit. Paddy truly wants to help you find the right home. He takes the time to understand what you're looking for and accordingly makes recommendations on neighborhoods and homes. We looked at many different homes and Paddy was extremely patient and supportive with the entire process. We will be reaching out to Paddy again if we find ourselves moving again (we found a perfect home, so I don't think that'll be any time soon). Again, we highly recommend Paddy and team if you're looking to move into the area. read more

As first time home buyers my wife and I were skeptical about the whole process and we were reluctant to even try buying a house. As long time renters in the Pleasant Hill area we felt that housing prices were beyond our reach. On a whim we walked across the street to see how much a wreck of a house in our preferred neighborhood cost. Fortunately for us Paddy was filling in for another agent and had time to spend with us. He asked general questions about our incomes and debts and was able to give us a rough idea of what we could afford. We were a little surprised to find out that we could afford a house in the area. The first of many great recommendations was that the house we were looking at was not for us, 1 year later and the house is still being remodeled. The second recommendation was for us to contact Kelly Larsen with RPM mortgage. With a barely acceptable credit score and a lot of patience Kelly was able to secure financing in our price range. We did not make it easy for Paddy, with a very limited area to choose from, Pleasant Hill/Pacheco/Martinez south of highway 4, and a budget on the lower end of available houses. Nevertheless Paddy dug in and found us many houses to look at. Over the period of several months we must have looked at 20+ houses. After we made an offer on one house and did not get it we were ready to give up and be perpetual renters. Paddy kept at it and we are so happy he did. Paddy found us a house in our price range in Pacheco. The first time we looked at the house we thought it was going to be purchased quickly as it was so much nicer than comparably priced homes that we had looked into and at the very top of our budget. Paddy continued to show us more houses that were not the right fit. 1 month after our first look at the house Paddy mentioned that it was still on the market and that we should give it a second chance by offering less than asking price. of course we were not the only ones offering below asking price so a bidding war began. With Paddy's persistence and the high offer, still below asking price, homeowners accepted our offer. The best part of the deal for us was when the appraisal came back $32,500 less than our offer. While the homeowner fought the appraisal Paddy kept us off the ledge with reassurances that the homeowner had limited options and if the deal fell through that he would be there to help us find a house that suited our needs. We got the keys the day before Thanksgiving, 5 months after we met Paddy, and moved in that weekend. We could not be more pleased with Paddy's persistence, knowledge and attitude. He treated us like long time friends throughout the process and we would recommend him to any body looking to buy a house. read more

We interviewed several different agents, all had experience but some were quite unenthusiastic or were maybe too laid back and others were simply obnoxious and over powering. Paddy was honest and knowledgeable. He gave us straightforward advice, did not over elaborate or talk BS. He fit into to our extremely busy schedules, responded immediately to text's, email's or phone calls. In our interview We were first time buyers, from Europe, so were very unfamiliar with the normal American house buying procedures. Paddy took time to explain any questions we had. We kept our house hunt a secret from our children in order to reduce anxiety over the long process, as a result we needed to view houses separately and one of us could not go to the open houses. Paddy spent time one or two nights every week between 5-8pm to take one of us to viewings and this was for nearly 5 months. We saw at least 70-80 houses and Paddy was extremely helpful and encouraging throughout our hunt. Paddy is also a very nice guy, and good companion during our house hunting, this was very important due to the amount of time we spend together with Paddy, it was immediately apparent he had significant experience, knowledge of the market and had lived in a few different areas in our area. Paddy was very helpful in giving advice concerning the areas- including areas we had not considered. He has good knowledge of the local good and bad school districts. Paddy has previous experience as a developer/contractor and could helpfully point out issues that we had not considered. He also recommended our loan company (JV Lending) when our own bank agents were slow to respond. In finalizing all the detail work involved in closing the deal and completing the contracts, Paddy was very helpful and was always on top of all closing requirements. He also made sure we got the best deal possible, even when he could have ended up with more commission had we paid a higher price. We highly recommend Paddy to anyone looking for a very competent, efficient and reliable real estate agent who is good company. read more

Having previously been a real estate agent myself in Lamorinda, I can unhesitatingly provide five stars and then some to Paddy Kehoe as a uniquely brilliant real estate broker who will accomplish multiple offers and a selling price for your home beyond your expectations! Paddy recently worked on behalf of my mother to list, prepare, stage, and sell her midcentury home in Lafayette after she had lived there for forty years -- no small undertaking for either my 88 year-old mother or Paddy. But Paddy Kehoe, with his uniquely brilliant multi-step approach, his exceptional good looks, and the charm of his Irish heritage, collaborated with my mother over several months to bring her home to market that generated six offers in one week -- all of them at or over the asking price. Remember, you only need one good offer to sell your home. My mother received six! Again, I once worked the real estate market in Lamorinda and I was hard-pressed to meet an established broker like Paddy Kehoe who is as honest, forthright, insightful, and extraordinarily intelligent when it comes to representing sellers. And a huge plus for Paddy is that he comprehends "residential architecture" with an extensive vocabulary for building and construction, remodeling versus restoration, significance of styles and periods of home design, as well as the personal needs of his clients -- whether they be 88 years old or a young new-to-the-market family. I could go on and on and on taking about the amazing qualities of Paddy Kehoe. My mother and I are so very happy that Paddy was our real estate broker. Paddy is the man! read more

All right, listen up all you home buyers and you too, you sellers out there . . . . I'm going to give you the soundest advice you're ever going to get. Are you ready? Wait for it. . . wait for it. . . Do yourself a favor and forge an alliance with Paddy. We were referred to Paddy by really great friends of ours. We were entirely new to the area and had very limited information on neighborhoods and the area in general. Now, we were first time home buyers, but I had experience professionally in real estate. I can honestly with my experience AND my inexperience, that dealing with Paddy was THE most seamless and professional relationship we could have ever asked for. Paddy was on point, always available (even to us crazy workaholics). He offered sound advice and always an alternative. I must say, listening to what he had to say really paid off. We found our perfect home, seamless transaction and closed in less than 30 days. . with an FHA loan... incredible in this market. How is our loan relevant you ask? Well Paddy offered us an alternative referral for our financing. He works with consummate professionals just like him. Another great reason to work with Paddy. I'll say it once, I'll keep saying it: Paddy Kehoe is absolutely a class act and an example of the gold standard. Simply aaaa-mazing. read more

This is a 'two thumbs up' endorsement for the realtor, Paddy Kehoe. When we moved from Seattle w/ a weeks' deadline to find a rental using Craig's list, we weren't able to do so on our own. There was such a limited inventory for the area we wanted, we couldn't get to a place fast enough before someone else got to it first. With two days remaining, we were desperate and Paddy immediately jumped in & helped us, (unlike most realtors who choose not to get involved w/ renters). Paddy said he believed in creating good will and he was right. When we were ready to buy a house six months later, we returned the favor and signed w/ him. As a realtor you will find Paddy to be informed, friendly, immediately responsive & always helpful. His knowledge of construction was a decisive factor in our making a home selection. With his builder's background, he was able to provide sound advice on potential repairs. He was money savvy and showed us ways to get the most for our dollar. He facilitated meetings w/ workers and kept us informed of each new twist & turn in the road w/ negotiations & inspections. He even arranged to help move us! He's personable & down-to-earth....with a great little dog, Teddy. JL read more

I recently sold my home in Lafayette, and was lucky enough to run across Paddy Kehoe in the process. I have worked with many other Agents in the past both to sell and to purchase. Not one of those agents did I feel had my needs 100% ahead of their own interests. During the time Paddy Picked up my listing, from another unsuccessful agent, to the closing, Paddy gave me some of the most honest feedback I had ever heard. This was not only a shock, but lead a better understanding of all goals and the factors affecting my sale. My home was beautiful, but unique in the way that makes it difficult to envision. Paddy was able to get me to embrace these facts and was absolutely amazing at accurately portraying my home and bringing out its true beauty. I could not believe how quickly it sold. I had been a little stressed with my previous agent. It had been on the market for longer than I had expected and I began to think we were asking too much. Paddy proved that wrong by being under contract at a higher amount in under a week. I credit his character and his unique ability to bring out the best parts of a home. Throughout the entire process Paddy was easy to work with, honest, and a visionary. I am so glad to have found him and will be recommending him to anyone in this area. read more

If you are looking for a real estate agent who will go above and beyond to deliver exceptional results, hire Paddy - full stop. Paddy will fight for you as if it were his own home on the line and he is, without question, the most knowledgeable, dedicated, and hard-working real estate professional we've ever worked with. Paddy knows the market inside and out and he truly cares about his clients and their outcomes. He acted as a trusted advisor throughout the entire process and brought a clear, strategic vision on how to prepare and position our home for sale. His deep expertise and understanding of the local market gave us a strong competitive advantage and we are so pleased with the results of the sale. What truly sets Paddy apart is his integrity and advocacy. He is direct, honest, and unwavering when it comes to protecting his clients. We always felt that he had our backs and was working tirelessly to achieve the best result for our family. If you are looking for an agent who combines deep market knowledge with authenticity, confidence, and an unwavering commitment to his clients, Paddy is the clear choice. We are incredibly grateful for his guidance and partnership and would recommend him without hesitation to anyone buying or selling a home. Thank you Paddy!! read more

I have never before written a review on an item let alone a person, but because my experience with Paddy was so exceptional, I really wanted to share it. When you first meet Paddy, you are immediately taken with not only his charm but also his professionalism, integrity, and breadth of knowledge. I am a single person who works full time and I had neither the time nor patience to look at endless properties. Paddy was respectful of my needs and expectations, and really made an effort to streamline the process. He was diligent, responsive to my calls and emails, and proved to be an astute negotiator. Bottom line, Paddy made what could have been an extremely stressful process, fairly painless, and I love my house. I recommended him to friends of mine who were in the market for a property that was literally 10 times the cost and size of mine. They too are thrilled with their new home and impressed with Paddy's expertise in the real estate market as well as his knowledge of home construction. Whatever your needs, he will work hard to find you the best property for the best price. I absolutely recommend Paddy without reservation. read more

We interviewed three realtors before choosing Paddy Kehoe to sell our home. It was an easy decision -- he stood out immediately because he genuinely understood what made our house special and we were sure he would articulate that to buyers. From the start, Paddy was exceptionally organized. We had a tight timeline to prepare before leaving on a long-planned international trip, and he made sure all details -- inspections, repairs, staging, and photography -- were handled before we left. The stager and photographer he brought in did a beautiful job showcasing our home. Our open house fell on our first weekend abroad, and communicating with Paddy from halfway around the world was seamless. We received multiple offers, and Paddy's skill in managing that process resulted in a final sale price well above asking. Throughout everything, Paddy and his assistant Michelle were responsive, proactive, and genuinely a pleasure to work with. They made selling our home as smooth and stress-free as it could possibly be. We highly recommend Paddy without hesitation. read more

Working with Brittany Hogan on the Paddy Kehoe team made buying our first home the most seamless and exciting process! We were both pretty intimidated to start looking for a home as we didn't know much about the home buying process but Brittany made us feel so comfortable and as if no question was an unwelcome one. She was extremely responsive, answered all our calls whenever we had a question (and there was a lot) and made us feel like we were her number one priority with getting our dream home! This year has been stressful for everyone but after cancelling our dream wedding and honeymoon, getting this house was the most amazing turning point that brightened our year. We wouldn't have been able to do this process without Brittany and I would just recommend her to anyone that is looking for their dream house. Her passion and work ethic truly shows and I believe it to be the reason we got our house over the 4 other offers (a few that were higher bidding offers than ours). Thank you Brittany and the Paddy Kehoe team for everything we couldn't be happier!! read more

Paddy We used Paddy and team to sell our Moraga home this past July. Our home like everyone else was our haven. We wanted a broker that would actually listen to us and also give us realistic expectations. Paddy was just that person. He step us through the process. (we had never sold a home in CA) He and his team went above and beyond to help us get our home ready and looking it's absolute best. Paddy actually came over to help move several items on a late Saturday afternoon. He felt more like a friend than a Broker. Something that I think speaks to his and his team character is that the new home owners wanted a deep cleaning of the home. We had it cleaned but Paddy wanted to ensure the sale process went as smoothly as possible so he hired a special COVID-19 cleaning service to clean the home to make sure all parties were happy. If you want a true partner in your real estate journey I can't recommend Paddy and team enough!! read more

This was the 2nd time Paddy sold a house for me, and I was again impressed by his enthusiasm, patience, and professional approach. The latest sale was especially difficult and prolonged for reasons beyond our control but he did an exceptional job in mitigating the frustration of both the buyer and seller. Paddy is genuinely passionate about homebuilding and designing, and he is not afraid to get his hand dirty to make small quick fixes himself. What I appreciate him the most is that he does not sugarcoat his words to just tell me what I want to hear. As a real estate developer I have worked with numerous agents before but Paddy is one of the most honest and straightforward, and when I ask his opinion he always has an answer with good reason. I am very glad I chose Paddy Kehoe to sell our 2 homes in Lafayette. read more

I highly recommend Paddy Kehoe! He really gave his all to the sale of my house and it sold in just 6 days. Paddy went beyond what you'd expect from a real estate agent. He moved furniture and spread bark in the backyard. He was available for any questions or concerns I had. Then when I found a new residence that I really wanted to buy, Paddy helped me through the entire process of the purchase. He didn't stop there, and also took care of a few minor problems that sprung up after I moved in - including meeting with a locksmith to get all the locks changed. Now that I'm settling in, I truly feel that if any problem came up, Paddy would be able to help me solve it. Anyone who works with Paddy on the sale or purchase of a home won't be disappointed. read more

We cannot say enough about how impressed we are with our agent, Paddy Kehoe. When we decided it was time to sell our home, Paddy came to our home and patiently walked us through the process. He made suggestions of what improvements we should make to our home before listing. They all made great sense, so we did as he suggested.Wow...did that pay off! Every cent we invested in improvements multiplied. We had multiple offers over asking price and our home closed faster than we'd ever thought possible. I recently saw an article in the Lamorinda Weekly for Paddy Kehoe with glowing reviews and I can attest to those rave reviews. Paddy is an expert in the real estate field and we will confidently and happily recommend him to our family and friends. read more

Paddy recently assisted an investment group with the sale of a property in Lafayette, CA. With multiple parties involved on the seller's side, Paddy graciously negotiated a complex sale which ultimately left all parties impressed with his skill and professionalism. He delivered on every promise made during our initial engagement of his services, despite unforeseen complexities that emerged throughout the process. Paddy has a clear wealth of knowledge about the local market and was an invaluable resource during this project. Paddy remained in close communication with all parties and was an absolute pleasure to work with. We hope to work together again in future! read more

The thanks we have for Paddy is hard to put into words. He went above and beyond our expectations helping us find just the right home. My husband and I are both retired and needed to downsize to a single level home, but wanted to stay in our area of Hercules to be near our children and grandson. Paddy not only found just the right home for us, but patiently guided us through the tons of paper work. We placed our complete confidence in him and we were not disappointed. We've been more than happy now that we are in our new home. You just can't find a more honest and hard working person than Paddy and have already recommended him to friends. read more

We worked with Brittany Hogan under Paddy Kehoe team to purchase a house. She provided us with suggestions and offering price range that were completely out of line with the local market and the immediate neighborhood, her comparables were not even close to the ones selected by the appraiser. She also gave strong sales pitch in order to make us feel "comfortable" forego all contingencies. As a result, we ended up making bold offers, without any protections, that would ultimately come back to haunt us. In our opinion, Brittany is not a buyer's agent, she did not represent our interest, she is "her own agent". read more

We had a fantastic experience working with Paddy Kehoe! From start to finish, he was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive throughout the entire process. It's clear that he truly knows the real estate market and has a deep understanding of what it takes to get a home sold. What stood out the most was how genuinely caring and attentive he was. We felt safe and well taken care of every step of the way. Paddy made a potentially stressful process feel smooth and manageable. We couldn't have asked for a better realtor and would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home! read more