Kindness Vision Strategy Process Results I first met Rob Sullivan when we were opposing players on the same field. He was the seller's agent for the home in which I now live. I appreciated his responsiveness and professionalism as he represented the other party. When it came time to sell my previous home, I encountered several obstacles working with my realtors at the time. The market was dormant, and those realtors simply said my asking price was too high. They had few suggestions. Once their contract expired, I turned to Rob to see if he would work with me to sell my house. After examining the house and listening to our needs, Rob came to us with his ideas and analysis. He said the house needed updating, some renovation, staging, and lighting. He emphasized the aesthetics and psychology of the sale, and I was skeptical. Surely buyers would see right through it! Begrudgingly, I agreed to nearly every suggestion. Rob's contractor gave me a competitive quote and stayed on budget. During the slow holiday season, Rob and his team prepped and updated the house for a January market listing. Once Rob's vision was complete, the house looked so amazing and market-ready that I secretly envisioned moving back into it! The 2 open house days were bustling with activity and traffic. Even neighbors peeked in, amazed at how the house looked. Rob set a hard date for offers. In the end, the process resulted in three strong offers, with the winning offer at nearly 20% over asking price. I was flabbergasted. Rob was right the whole time. He turned what was a decent house with no hits into a dream home with tons of attention. He went above and beyond all expectations to help the process move quickly and smoothly. Every challenge that emerged was dealt with promptly by Rob with little effort on my part. Most importantly, Rob empathized with my family's needs and listened to our concerns. He was kind, generous, and patient. He followed through on his promises, and turned a potential nightmare into a success story. 1727 Chinar Dr Petaluma, CA read more

I am grateful to the neighbors who recommended Rob for my house sale. Rob provided calm and expert guidance through the entire complicated process. He thought of every detail. Any time there was a decision to be made, he clearly laid out all my options, and provided advice whenever I asked for it. His advice was always spot on. His photos and videos for the listing were gorgeous, and he made sure the house looked its best for the showings with full interior and window cleanings, landscaping, and minor improvements as needed. In addition, he is a good, kind man. It meant a lot to me that he showed concern for the various animals involved - the old dog who needed a new home, and the baby birds in the nest that was built on the front door wreath just after the showings were completed. He ensured the cleaning crew and de-stagers avoided the front door area so as not to disturb the nest. I highly recommend Rob. read more

Rob was the most amazing realtor and human to work with!!!! Always bringing a sense of calm and perspective with confidence and honesty. We felt tremendously well-guided through the whole process and he collaborated so professionally with our loan officers. A+++ to Rob and his team. And as first-time home buyers as well as new to this state, if given the opportunity again, Rob will be our chosen realtor. read more

We couldn't be happier! Rob is the most amazing agent we have ever worked with. He has an eye for style and knows what works when it comes to seeling a home. He went over and above on everything for us. His sound advice, thorough communication, and honesty made what can be a very stressful experience much less stressful. We would highly suggest Rob Sullivan to anyone looking to either list or purchase a home. You won't regret it! read more

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High integrity! Super professional! Spot on communication! Realistic! Optimistic! Closes the deal. We had to switch agents after our house languished on the market for several months in red hot Petaluma. He took over and completely reset the story. We had four offers between 50 and 100k over asking. He killed it, and our buyers are going to be so happy with our place. Thanks Rob! You are truly a professional! read more

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Rob does it for us again.... We called Rob in to help us purchase a property in Rocklin.. he immediately took control of everything involved and guided us to a very smooth purchase. Rob negotiated an attractive deal.. using his expertise covering a series of things that we would have overlooked without his help. We particularly valued that he managed everything for us and took it through to completion. We would recommend Rob to anyone buying or selling property in the area or even thinking about it... He is excellent !! read more

I could not be more pleased with Rob's professionalism, deep knowledge of the real estate market and his genuine involvement in the process before and after listing my home in Petaluma. It took only 7 days to be in contract! Thank you Rob! read more

Rob and his team have sold two investment properties for us and I really can't say enough good things about Rob and the entire team. Everything has flowed just flawlessly. Each of the recommendations he has made to us regarding preparing and staging our properties for sale, we feel made all the difference in very competitive markets. Rob is a real pleasure to work with and has curated a brilliant team to assist with every part of the sales process. We have gotten multiple offers on both or our properties and closed escrow quickly and smoothly. We wouldn't use anyone else to buy or sell real estate. We highly, highly recommend Rob Sullivan. A very grateful Stacy Magill and Greg Kappes read more

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Rob is the best in the business! We found Rob through Google and saw tons of 5 star reviews and happy clients. We decided to give him a call when our dream home went on the market. We instantly hit it off over the phone. Knowing that we had to move quick, he put together a game plan for us (mind you, we were first time home buyers and did not even have pre-approved on a loan yet). With the market as crazy as it is, we thought this home would be a shot in the dark. How could we possibly be ready in time to put a competitive offer on this home? Rob made us feel so calm and confident and walked us through every step. Shortly after our call, Rob confirmed a private showing the very next day. Prior to the showing, Rob provided us with all the disclosures on the home and recommended us to a lender that he trusted and felt would be the difference in putting an offer on this home. We got pre-approved within 24 hrs and put in an aggressive offer the next day. With luck on our side, the sellers accepted our offer! It was a whirlwind from the day we connected with Rob to the day we went into contract (in just 2 days!). To this day, we have not stopped raving about Rob to our friends and family. We already provided his contact information to a few friends who are or will be on the market soon. He is exceptionally experienced, reliable, strategic, honest, calm, and overall the best agent to have by your side when purchasing a home. He really understands the ins and outs of the market, and gave us so much perspective that made us feel comfortable with all of the decisions we made. Rob was always available to answer any questions we had, and never rushed us when we had 100s of questions for him. We are so grateful to have worked with him and consider him a great colleague and friend. We really couldn't have purchased our dream home without him. He is truly the unicorn of agents in this market. If you are searching for an agent, look no further, I promise you won't be disappointed. read more

If I could give more than 5 Stars I would. Rob is that amazing! He is saavy about the market and how everything works and he holds the process so easefully for his clients that I felt almost no anxiety during the process of selling our house--which is remarkably if you know me ; ) He kept track of everything for us and sent daily reminders via text and email of things we needed to do. Also all of his vendors are also kind and professional. His assistant is also quite lovely and very professional and helps to round out his team. Rob really takes care of his clients and has tremendous integrity. He also procured 9 offers and negotiated 70k over the asking price for our house! I would recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell. If he has openings to take you on as a client, do it! read more

Rob is the most impressive realtor I have ever met. Ge always solves any problem that a client might have . He always gets back to his client in a timely fashion with the answer and puts the client at ease. My husband and I would never use another realtor. Rob has an affinity people which is very evident and made our move so much easier. read more

Rob came recommended to us through friends and we could not be more grateful that we had him as our agent. As first-time home buyers, we needed to have an agent who was prepared, prompt and professional. Rob was all that and MORE!!! From initiating the search for our home to closing and even after, Rob has always been available to answer our many questions; never pushing us just to make a sale but letting us take our time through the process. He is knowledgeable about the Petaluma/Penngrove area, well connected and skilled at what he does. He's like a one-stop-shop in the real estate market and made us feel extremely comfortable & in good hands throughout our search as first time home buyers. Overall, a class act! If we had more than 5 stars, we'd have no reservations in giving them to Rob! -Nate & Grace Felt read more

Rob is simply the best! Professional, knowledgeable, courteous, very attentive to your needs. Never pushy or aggressive. You will not go wrong with Rob representing you! read more

I am awestruck of the incredible excellence in ethics, service and expertise demonstrated unceasingly by MR. ROB SULLIVAN. Not only is he THE BEST in his field, but as a stellar, honorable human being, he is no less than HEAVEN SENT! I have too many examples witnessed over the years to list here, but rest assured Dear Reader: If you work with Rob Sullivan you are in GOOD HANDS and YOUR BEST INTEREST WILL BE HIS! read more

Rob is in a league of his own when it comes to real estate. There are so many reasons why we recommend him for anyone searching for a realtor. Rob made the process of selling our home a non-stressful, seamless experience. He is top of the line when it comes to the minute details. He is professional, very easy to work with, genuine, and knowledgeable. He has also surrounded himself with a great team that helped make our house shine for the sale. He helped us get the free rent back that we needed, as well as a super quick close. We are extremely grateful we chose Rob Sullivan, and we highly recommend him! -Catherine and Curt Peters read more

We worked with Rob Sullivan to sell our home in Petaluma. He is extremely knowledgeable and experienced and did an outstanding job for us! He provided excellent advice and kept us informed throughout the selling process. Whenever we had questions, he always responded quickly. We would highly recommend Rob to anyone who is interested in selling their home! read more

Rob Sullivan is truly an exceptional Realtor. In the selling of our home, he far exceeded any expectation we had. He's extremely professional. He really made the entire process so easy on us. And for the same commission that every other realtor charges, he provided us with incredible quality of photos and a video of our home in which we will now forever have as a keepsake. Not only that, but he also published our listing so well and so wide that we received multiple offers in a very short amount of time. He is very responsive, calm, extremely knowledgeable and on top of every detail throughout the entire process. Without hesitation, he would be our first choice in buying or selling a home in the future! read more

We can't say enough great things about Rob - echoing the other positive comments posted here! My husband and I were selling our first home, and found Rob to be a lifesaver throughout, making the stressful process much more bearable, and guiding us through each step with his patience, calm, and kindness. His professionalism was evident from the first phone conversation with him, and he came to our first meeting well prepared with a practical marketing/sales plan as well. Our house sold quickly, and he also helped us feel safe (COVID and security-wise) throughout showing the house. He never made us feel pressured to do anything we weren't comfortable with, and his colleague Lisa was also excellent to work with. Highly recommend to anyone buying or selling; you're in excellent, capable hands with Rob Sullivan! read more

Rob was referred to me by a neighbor and was amazing through the entire process of selling our home of 23 years in Adobe Creek. This was a very difficult time for me as I'd lost my husband only a few months before and Rob and his team were patient, understanding, organized, and had wonderful suggestions to ensure the sell went smoothly. I would highly recommend Rob to anyone looking to sell or buy a home. Thank you, Rob, for all you did for me. Karma Flower read more

Rob was absolutely wonderful to work with from our initial conversation through to the final cleaning of our home after the place officially closed. My husband and I had an opportunity to sell our condo and purchase a house from a family member. Knowing that COVID was going to make selling a condo a lot harder than usual, we knew we could trust Rob to make the process easy, seamless, quick, and painless. Rob does everything at 100%. From hiring quality photographers to shoot exterior and interior shots, to finding a carpet cleaner quickly. He put together a COVID prep kit at the front door and took care of our place when we left for a few days (to make showing less choppy/awkward) and surprised and delighted us every step of the way (we loved the beautiful wreath he left us on the afternoon that our condo officially closed). Every single step was thoughtful, intentional, and made the process so easy for us. Thank you thank you thank you, Rob! read more

This review is long overdue! We were first time home buyers looking in Petaluma, and Rob could not have made the process easier. He was always available and very responsive to any and all questions (no matter when we texted him). We were driving up from SF and Rob was able to get us appointments at every property we wanted to see at a time that at worked for us. When we were putting in offers and closing, Rob was a great resource of information and assistance. We had some issues getting home insurance (this was during the 2020 fires) and he was able to connect me with a great agent. When we upgrade to a new home eventually we'll be calling Rob again! read more

It was our first time buying a house and needless to say it was an emotional roller coaster of excitement and anxiety as we started the process. We knew the learning curve would be steep and we ouwld need some help alomng the way. The very first day we met Rob, the anxiety subsided and the joy and excitement took over. His calm demeanor, professional approach, knowledge and experience had an immediate calming effect on the enitre process. We trusted him with every step and he delivered flawlessly. He exceeded all of our expectations. We would strongly recommend him to any of our friends looking for a home in the North Bay. read more

Rob is an amazing realtor but also a thoughtful, empathetic and great person, which makes what could be a stressful process feel seamless and comfortable. We look forward to continuing to work with him in the future! read more

Rob helped me find and purchase my house in Petaluma. I had a very good experience with him. He's honest, not pushy, knows the right questions to ask. He encouraged what I should look at and discouraged properties that would require a lot of work or were not a good investment. He's knowledgeable and well connected, but very down to earth and practical. He was always available to take my calls and answer my questions. I highly recommend Rob for your real estate needs. read more

We have used Rob now on 5 real Estate transaction (if you do more than 2 you know he is great!) and I can't say enough about how great Rob is. Terrific Realtor but even a better person! We just completed a transaction and Rob represented us as the buyers. This is such a competitive market right now and Rob really knows how to position an offer to stand out and where to be offer wise. Rob takes the time to get to know your requirements and is concerned that you make the right decision for you and your family. Rob is generous in his community and always gives back to local schools and supports local non profits. read more

Another wonderful experience with Rob ! This was the fourth home Rob has helped us or our brother sell or buy in the last 2 years ! From meeting him the first time and comparing his approach to some other respected realtors , we realized he was exactly what we wanted . His experienced and expertly organized approach to prepping a home for sale , effective marketing and setting a good asking price made the process smooth and great for all concerned ! This is someone who can make it as good an experience as it can be . We are already working with him again prepping our main house for sale and would not consider any one else. We just wish he also could help us in our desired move location. If you want the absolute best , Rob Sullivan is the one. read more

Myself and my family of 4 (Wife and kids 10, 13) have been in our new home for a week and continue to be overjoyed by the experience of acquiring our dream home. Rob facilitated the process with ease. In the midst of the most competitive market in a generation we somehow ended up in a beautiful move-in ready home, on acreage, with views, in Sonoma County, within budget. All of our friends and family have described it as a steal. No argument from us. Rob made it happen. Hallelujah. read more

Rob has a slogan for his business which I feel embodies our experience with him: "Vintage service. The way it used to be." As our listing agent, Rob was an all-in-one powerhouse wearing multiple hats masterfully: Designer: Rob had a detailed vision for how our house should look to maximize its value when selling. This included paint color, key fixtures and landscaping details. General contractor: There were multiple things we needed to sort out with the house before putting it on the market. Rob dilligently coordinated efforts between painters, flooring contractors, landscapers and other professionals on our behalf (we were living out-of-state). Frankly, I don't know how he did it all. Rock-star marketer: Website for the house? Check. Best photography in town? Check. Drone shots? Check. Paid advertising campaigns on social media? Check. Full page ad in the local paper? Check. A "slammed" open house? Check..... A lot of agents will do some or all of these things, but Rob does it best. I could go on and on but results speak louder than words. We received multiple offers over asking during a time when the market seems to be taking a breather. Finally, I'll add that I appreciated dealing with Rob as an individual. Despite his success, he's not one of those agents pulling up in a Maserati with teeth whiter than an Arctic storm all full of themselves. Rather, he's professional, puts his clients first, and is a solid, family-oriented guy. read more

Rob is GREAT! He sold our house for us QUICKLY! He explained every step to us, in terms we could easily understand (realtor language is like a foreign language to us!!) Highly recommend Rob for your home buying and/or selling needs! read more

This review is long overdue! As Rob has helped us with several different real estate transactions over the last 8+ years. We first found Rob when he helped my sister buy her first home. He went above and beyond for her to get a home she loved. We were wowed by how hard and quick he worked to get the deal done! We had used different realtors locally in the past, but none even came close to comparing to Rob. He goes above and beyond for all his clients. From advertising to the small details and thoughtfulness. Some of the things he has done for us include selling a home honoring our 1-year lease agreement in place. (Not an easy thing to do!) Off market buying and selling of homes. (Less stress, not as invasive!) Only due to his reputation and connections in the community is all of this possible. Most recently getting us our dream home for under asking with a contingency of selling our current home. We weren't actively looking, as we loved the off-market house he has previously found us. But we went to a open house and fell in love! Luckily, we knew we could call Rob at any time! I am convinced we would have not gotten it had it not been for his stellar reputation with other real estate agents and clients alike as they had another offer on the table. This month he wowed us again by the effort he put into helping us sell our home! We got multiple offers in just days! For over the price we needed. He also got us a free week of rent back so we didn't have to overly stress about packing and moving. With the current market I was nervous that all this would not be possible. But truly anything is possible with Rob on your side! I feel very grateful we found him all those years ago. My family wouldn't use anyone else, EVER. Choose Rob it is a choice you will not regret. He is not just our real estate agent now, he is also our friend. read more

Rob is one of the most polished, professional real estate agents I have ever met. He is an expert in property marketing. He knows what it takes to sell a home, even during a pandemic (which he did for us) and gets the job done. He will go the extra mile for you. He is super responsive and cares about his customers so much that he treats them like family. Working with Rob was a pleasure and I would highly recommend him to anyone selling their home. read more

If your looking for the best realtor out there in the business look no further. I can't tell you enough how special of a person Rob Sullivan is. He went way beyond what my wife and I had expected out of a realtor in buying our home. This is my second home purchase so I've experienced different realtors and Rob outshines all of them. Once we contacted Rob and let him know we were looking for a home, my wife and I could tell he is all about his clients and their needs. He put thought into everything we mentioned we wanted in a home and found us multiple places to look at that were in our price range. He gave us advice and guidance along the way and helped us understand today's process in buying a house which has changed since the last time I bought a home. It didn't take long for Rob to find us the perfect house that we now own. He did all of the work and he made sure the process was extremely easy for us. After closing he made arrangements for a cleaning company to come in and get everything ready for us to move in as well as making sure a pool company came in to get the pool and spa dialed in. That right there is going over and beyond! My wife and I feel like we have been treated like royalty. That shows how much Rob Sullivan cares about not only his job but his clients. We will be referring him to everyone we know and he will be our realtor for life! Our hats are off to you Rob! Your the best, period..... read more

I needed my house on the market ASAP ( I had made an offer on another house out of town) and within 36 hours Rob had my house photographed, listed, live and sold!! The day it went live I received 2 offers!! Throughout this whirlwind Rob was professional, courteous and got the job done!! I would recommend him to anyone looking for a Realtor. Bonus, he had my windows washed and is going to have my house cleaned when I move out so I do not have to worry about that!! That is a weight off my shoulders. He was always available if I had questions and would get right back to me! Thank you Rob. read more

My wife and I interviewed several real estate agents in the Petaluma area. We were impressed with Rob Sullivan's sales strategy, promotion package and reputation. We selected Rob as our agent. Our For Sale sign went up the night before Covid 19 hit. Anxious that our home would sell during these challenging times, Rob shaped a plan to show our home to the most qualified buyers only. Within days we had our buyer and an above asking offer. We know we selected the right realtor. Thank you Rob! read more

I feel like this is very full circle. The end of last year I started looking for an agent, and of course I checked Yelp. My husband and I, after reading his stellar reviews, decided to go with Rob. And we are so grateful we did! He went above and beyond for us. We found a home we loved immediately and Rob worked tirelessly to get us in. I know we weren't the easiest to deal with at times, but he was cool, calm, patient, understanding and attentive the whole time. Everything I read in the other reviews were spot on. He was truly an exceptional Realestate agent. We will ALWAYS use him in the future and I will ALWAYS recommend him to all my friends and family. read more

I am not sure where to start with Rob. I have really high expectations and he went even beyond my expectations. He is the definition of a Full Service Realtor. He sold our house and was our realtor for the purchase of our new home. He was clear in what what needed to do and was able to answer all of our questions and concerns. I have bought and sold properties several times now and he scores a 11 out of 10 for us. Thanks Rob!! read more

If I could award Rob Sullivan more than 5 stars, I would do it in a heartbeat. He is an exemplary man: kind-hearted, generous, principled. With his very professional guidance and hard work, we sold a house in Petaluma last spring and bought another four months later. All through this long, disruptive process, Rob was with us to plan, schedule, answer questions, provide information, offer good advice, market our house tirelessly (and successfully!), and jump in quickly when we finally found the house we wanted to buy. (I think he must sleep with his phone because text messages and emails were usually answered within minutes.) We have worked with two other realtors in the past, both competent, but nothing like Rob. You will like him! Nancy H read more

Upon finding our little dream in the country, after meeting Rob, Tom and I looked at each other and said, we wish he was our Realtor! In a way, Rob was. Rob represented the seller but it was his patience (which with our realtor was definitely needed at times) professionalism, and communication that brought the deal together. If we are to sell or buy again in Wine Country, Santa Rosa or the surrounding areas, Rob will be our number 1 choice. read more

Amazing. Rob has been there every step of the way and more. He has been supportive and beyond helpful. I can't say enough good. He made sure all aspects of my purchase were honest, ethical and above all he has stood by me helping above and beyond expectation helping me with my tradition into my charming home. Don't think twice if your looking for a Home read more

Rob is a hands on, quality focused agent. He was with us every step of the way and went the extra mile to make sure everything went smoothly for the sale of our home. We couldn't have been more pleased than we are and will certainly use Rob for all our real estate needs in the future. read more