My husband and I designed our family dream home, had it built and enjoyed our 47 years together…read moreliving in it with joy, tending to it, and raising our 4 sons in it. Our universe changed as aging brought health issues to our world. We were blessed to be in touch with KB Realtors when we needed them. Our home & property were appreciated by them from day one. They were thorough and efficient in helping us take on this enormous project of selling a family home. Their guidance and support was spot-on. We had never before sold a home or property. Throughout the process they demonstrated their expertise, their wise council, and their total respect for our wishes. Always professional, respectful, knowledgeable, and beyond helpful, they each stepped up well beyond what would be expected to council us, to guide us, and to constantly support us. I remember phoning Gaelen on a Sunday morning, about 7 am Central time. Oops! It was a simple question, certainly woke him up, certainly could have waited a bit, but he snapped to it, found his most pleasant voice, and answered my question. Then there was a time that we requested additional guidance when considering a price reduction. Chelsea was again spot on! She immediately sent us her studies & reviews and a synopsis of their analysis. It helped us to evaluate what to do. This review would be incomplete without letting you know that Gaelen even stepped in to mount our field mower when needed help to perk up the property. In every way, they saw a need we had, and they once again showed their community support and accommodated us in this time of need. In closing I can only assure anyone reading this that KB Realtors are more than business partners. They are that for sure, and they are certainly fine community members, allies, and have become for us, trusted friends, I will always carry gratitude in my heart for all they did for us and how they really stepped up beyond the expected to assure us a successful business venture. I have huge confidence they will do the same for you.....Wishing for you the best of luck! Heid McNeal Steven McNeal (deceased)

We were in the market to find and buy a new home fast. Gaelen took on the challenge with an…read moreincredible enthusiasm. He checked in daily, sending over new listing and open houses we might like. He really listened to what type of house we were looking for. Some weekends he made himself available to show us 5 or more houses in a day. One weekend I had reached out with a last minute request to see a certain property, he had a scheduling conflict so he arranged for his team member, Chelsea, to step right in and make all things happened for us. She was super friendly and professional. We found a home we loved but the deadline for offers was only hours away, Gaelen jumped to it making sure we met that deadline even though there were so many moving parts, emails, calls, signatures, discourses, etc. He made it happen with his incredible work ethic and attention to detail, and our offer was accepted! This is a great team, we have found our forever Realtor, should we be in the market again.

Absolutely 5 stars. Tim has helped us in the sale of our home, and my mother's home as well as in…read morethe purchase of our forever home. He is the very definition of hard work, integrity and kindness. He knows a lot about a lot, and he understands west county properties.

Tim is experienced, wise, and a real asset when it comes to buying or selling a home. Our mortgage…read morebroker says "Tim knows how to get the deal done," and that is the truth. For my wife and I, we weren't interested in a pushy, alpha realtor. Tim's steady hand is exactly what is needed in a real estate transaction. We looked for 8 months (!) and he never dropped the ball or showed impatience. He is kind, thoughtful, and sees the big picture. Tim's expertise showed when it came to evaluating properties, submitting offers, and completing the deal. We ended up purchasing a HUD foreclosure, which has its own particular set of challenges. Tim deftly navigated through all the potential pitfalls and we're actually closing earlier than planned. I couldn't recommend him highly enough. These days, anyone can find properties instantly on the internet. The real test for a realtor is prudence, experience with deals, and follow-thru. I could not be more pleased than with TIm Johnson.

Laurie was outstanding! Her instincts on design and staging are top notch, and she sold our home…read morewithin days. She artfully managed the project of demolishing an ADU and converting it prior to sale, as well as getting major work done on the main home and yard. She was communicative, fair, well-educated, and fun to work with. Just phenomenal. The best.

Not just any Port in a Storm…read more Buying a home in Northern California is extremely stressful -- even in the best of times -- and these are not the best of times. Coming from another state also presents a rather steep learning curve, the wood loving pests don't die here, and California has millions of confusing regulations -- laws that present the deceptive appearance of protecting you from tragedy, but mostly seem to have massively increased the amount of paperwork you are supposed to make sense of. Choosing a knowledgeable realtor to guide you through troubled waters has probably never been more important, (but not easy, considering there seem to be far more realtors than houses in this part of the world). Laurie was that safe harbor in the storm for us, and I can't recommend her enough. Not my first rodeo, as I've bought a home before and made my fair share of mistakes (watch out for massive trees next to your foundation), but since we were buying a home while living in another state, and running a business at the same time, we really needed a realtor who was going to go far above and beyond what most seem to do. We needed her to completely handle more than a few series of inspections (house, pests, well, water quality, roof, permit history, etc. etc.), and be able to make sense of those inspections. We also needed her to manage a non typical escrow and line up contractors and tradespeople we could trust. Laurie kept on top of a million balls in the air the whole time. Choose wisely friends, and choose Laurie. It's likely the most important purchase of your life.

We returned to Rhonda once again after she helped us purchase our home 10 years ago. Rhonda and her…read moreteam exceeded every expectation. She guided us through the process start to finish with her professionalism, communication, hard work and market knowledge, but with the same care and warmth. It's rare to find someone who is truly invested in her clients and delivers consistently exceptional service over the years, but she does exactly that. Thank you again for the support in selling our home. Highly recommend.

I am honestly not sure a 5 out of 5-star rating is enough for Rhonda--she truly deserves so much…read moremore! We first worked with Rhonda 20 years ago when she sold our house. She made that process incredibly fast and effortless, bringing in multiple offers without a hitch. So, when we recently decided to buy a new home, returning to her was the easiest decision we could have made, and she completely exceeded our expectations once again. Rhonda perfectly balances being incredibly sweet with being fiercely professional. When we found a house we originally wanted, she drafted a flawless offer. Unfortunately, the sellers decided they wanted more than their asking price, and we were crushed. Rhonda didn't miss a beat; she immediately jumped into action, pivoted, and ended up finding us our absolute dream forever home. Knowing exactly what it takes to win in this market, she crafted the perfect offer letter and fought hard to get it accepted right before the house even hit its first weekend open house. After that, she put the entire process on cruise control for us. We closed in under 3 weeks, and we barely had to lift a finger. Rhonda handled absolutely everything and went far beyond what is expected of a real estate agent to take the stress out of the process. She scheduled all of our inspections and followed up on the findings, personally took specific photos of the house to satisfy our home insurance requirements, and seamlessly set up the title and signing. She even provided us with her trusted, local contact list for a handyman, cleaning person, and appliance repair. If you want an agent who will guide you with genuine care and handle every single detail from start to finish, call Rhonda. We are so incredibly grateful to be in our forever home!

Working with Jennifer and Jenny was a fabulous experience. They were honest and upfront about what…read moreneeded to be accomplished in order to sell our Parents house. They both have so much compassion and empathy, and were so understanding and walked us through the entire process while we were still grieving the loss of our parents. Their advice and their experience were spot on and we are so glad they agreed to work with us. I would highly recommend them to anyone buying or selling a house.

We worked with Jenny Watson to buy our dream home in Petaluma. She took the time to really…read moreunderstand and help us interrogate our vision, then compare to what was within our identified price range. She was super responsive, connected us to a great lender who we wound up working with, and explained everything in detail (often multiple times!) along the way. We really felt like she was in our corner. Could not be happier with the level of support and care she (and Jennifer, when Jenny was out) provided! Great team.

Thera, the owner of Sonoma Coast Living Real Estate, was a dream to work with when we decided to…read moresell our home on the Sonoma Coast. She really knows the market and executed on her well-thought-out strategy to close the deal. Rural and coastal properties are tricky to sell. So we needed someone with experience. Thera and her team are knowledgeable of the entire process - from marketing our home, bringing in potential buyers, proactively managing any possible pitfalls, and guiding us through the escrow process. All of our calls and emails were answered promptly, which doesn't happen with all realtors. She made us feel we were her only priority, which I know isn't true:) She has so many beautiful listings on her website. After all her years in real estate, Thera is at the top of her game and we were truly lucky to find her. She covers the entire Sonoma Coast besides Bodega Bay: Jenner to Timber Cove to Sea Ranch. It was such a positive experience that I wanted to write this review. We highly recommend her if you are selling or buying on the Sonoma Coast.

My wife and I met Thera Buttaro at an open house in Bodega Bay last summer. Although we were not…read moreready to buy a home at that time, Thera was very helpful and willingly answered all of our questions about the area, home prices, etc. We remembered Thera this spring when we decided to move forward with buying a Bodega Bay house. She helped us find the home of our dreams, walked us through the process of making an offer and completing all the inspections. With Thera's help we were able to complete our purchase in less than a month! We have nothing but good words for Thera. She made purchasing our home, which is now a somewhat complicated process, very easy and stress free. We highly recommend Thera if you are in the market to buy or sell a home in the Bodega Bay Area. Her professionalism, knowledge of the area, and connections with various tradespeople really impressed us.

Ken is great! He helped us purchase our vacation home on the Russian River in 2021. He was easy to…read morework with and patiently helped us until we found the right place. We would definitely recommend Ken and would work with him again in the future.

Boy, my partner and I really lucked out getting referred to Ken Brennan. Coming from SF, we didn't…read morehave a lot of connections like we have in the city. Ken and his team took care of us from start to finish including a top notch loan agent referral and even contractors and landscape designers to remodel our home. They all worked together to get this difficult transaction through. We are ecstatic with him as our agent. His professionalism, clear communication, prompt response, negotiations, and take charge attitude made the entire home buying process smooth. Thank you Ken!

This review is long overdue. After selling my first home with Kimberly and James, I was in the…read moremarket for a new home. Since everything had gone so well with selling my home with Kimberly and James. I decided to have them help me find my new home as well. This was not an easy task because the market was incredibly tough. And I am a very picky person. Kimberly and James have true grit! They have unwavering values. Through it all they displayed loyalty, commitment and honesty. They were there for me every step of the way. Every question and every issue, from inspection and negotiation to lifting contingencies and getting the keys to my new home... they were there! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM!!!

I cannot recommend Kimberly highly enough! As a long-distance buyer relocating from Boston to Santa…read moreRosa, I needed a realtor who could handle all the challenging homebuying logistics in California--and Kimberly exceeded every expectation. During my initial weekend visit, she quickly understood my preferences and helped me narrow down my search. When a promising property came on the market after I returned to Boston, she provided such a thorough video tour that I felt like I was walking through it myself. Her responsiveness, knowledge, and genuine care made what could have been a stressful process remarkably smooth. Kimberly truly went above and beyond at every turn. She coordinated inspections, arranged for deep cleaning before my move-in, signed for my new bed delivery and setup, and even agreed to receive my car delivery over the Christmas holidays. As a newcomer to California, I was overwhelmed with logistics, but she guided me through everything from acquiring insurance in a fire-risk area to understanding the nuances of Oakmont Village's different sub-HOA requirements. She connected me with reliable inspectors, contractors/handymen, and service providers, drawing on her extensive network and experience flipping homes with her husband. Whether answering questions herself or quickly connecting me with the right expert, her follow-through was impeccable. If you're buying a home--especially from out of state--Kimberly is the best!

We cannot recommend Ian and Cory highly enough. From the very beginning, they were incredibly…read moreproactive, thoughtful, and deeply on top of every logistical aspect of buying our home in Sebastopol. They helped us quickly see and evaluate the house, guided us through making a strong and timely offer, and stayed closely engaged with every important detail throughout the entire transaction. Their attention to detail was exceptional, and we felt so well cared for at every step of what can otherwise be a stressful and complex process. What truly set Ian and Cory apart, though, was the care and genuine connection they brought to the experience. It was clear from the start that helping us buy a home was more than just a transaction or a service to them. They were truly invested in us as a family and in supporting a smooth, grounded transition into this next chapter of our lives. Even after the sale closed, their support didn't stop. As we settled into our new home and into the Sebastopol community more broadly, Ian and Cory continued to show up--connecting us with local services, trusted vendors, and people we needed as we got ourselves set up. That ongoing generosity and sense of partnership meant so much to us. Ian and Cory are incredibly kind, thoughtful, and detail-oriented real estate agents, and truly wonderful humans to work with. We are deeply grateful for their guidance and partnership and would recommend them without hesitation to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in Sebastopol or throughout West County.

Cory and her team are absolutely wonderful to work with. We were in a situation where we had…read morealready moved far from the property we were selling. Cory and Ian were very attentive to our wishes and went well above and beyond all expectations to make the house ready for sale. Communication and attention to detail was exactly what we wanted and was exactly what we received. We are so grateful to them for making our difficult and stressful situation, an easy and enjoyable one.

Go with Mallory Lambert, you won't regret it! We spent over 2 years with the wrong realtor,…read moremeanwhile homes we loved sold out from under us and prices continued to raise in the market. Finally made the switch to a new agency, and through it to Mallory. As soon as we began working with her it became painfully clear just how incompetent our previous realtor had been and that we where finally in good hands! No joke after one weekend of viewing homes with Mallory we got the first home we put a bid on. Mallory was wonderful start to finish, she is extremely knowledgeable in her profession, knows local real estate very well, and was the perfect mix of calm to work with while being just the right amount of aggressive in negotiating the sale. She was very patient with us being first time home buyers, and never made us feel any less important or looked after then her clients working with a bigger budget.  Whether your shopping for your first home, or are a veteran to buying real estate, go with Mallory, she's fantastic!

We had been home shopping long distance and Mallory was very responsive to our needs. Even with a…read morethree hour time difference, she was in constant contact lining up viewings for us on upcoming visits. She knew and understood our needs and zeroed in on multiple properties that fit them. Mallory is a long term resident of the area and that brings a wealth of knowledge and extensive, quality contact list. These contacts proved quite beneficial to us when updating some of the homes' needs. "Above and Beyond " would describe Mallory to a T. often meeting with us on short notice...or meeting with us cross-town to swap paper work or even transfer luggage on one occasion! Mallory quickly earned our trust and friendship and we look forward to being back on the west coast and sharing time with her and family