Christine is everything you would want in a real estate agent. We worked with her as a buyers agent in southern Marin and she helped us understand and untangle a complex market, and a complex time. Helped us prioritize and let us refine our search criteria. She is responsive. She brought in help... engineers, architects, gardeners to helps us visualize potential in properties. All we had to do was pose a question like, 'I wonder what it would look like if...' and she would help find the answer. She has a keen eye herself, and helped us not make mistakes on more than one occasion. She is patient, understanding, knowledgeable and interested in who she represents. I honestly cannot imagine a better agent to work with. There are a lot of 'nice' agents. Christine is a wonderful person, but more importantly for the process, she is honest, transparent and perceptive. We feel really lucky to have this level of professional comfort with someone we enjoy as much. She is outstanding. read more

Christine helped me through a multi-year on/off process of looking for a new home in San Francisco. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Christine for both buying and selling a home in SF - she's more than a real estate agent, she's a true advisor in the end-to-end home buying/selling process and goes above and beyond for her clients to be happy with their transaction. I met Christine at an open house for a property she was listing - what luck did I have to run into her that day! I was instantly impressed with her passion for the market and felt she was someone that I could easily work with. She is an amazing real estate agent for so many reasons: 1. She cares. Personally, this one means the most. She is professional, honest, dedicated and values her integrity. She was transparent with me throughout the process so that I was very aware of issues/concerns as I made my decisions. She was my advocate through and through in working various bids, and very clearly cared that I found the right place for me and that I was well informed along the way. 2. She knows the city and the market. Christine knows SF inside and out - and she's seen so much from the real estate side of things. Her input on locations (street/neighborhood) and the overall market was simply invaluable in working through the SF buying process. Her insights helped me eliminate some areas and zero in on others to help meet my personal preferences. 3. She makes herself available. Whether via text, phone call or in person, I was always able to connect with Christine to ask a question (any question!) so that I was comfortable with the process. She makes time to go to Open Houses whether timing works to go with you or whether she attends separately and then downloads with you on pros/cons on the property. 4. She has contacts. And she's willing to share them to help you get into your place as easily as possible. At every turn, Christine had a practical idea of how to address issues as quickly as possible. When it came to electricians or flooring teams, Christine's suggestions were ALL rockstars at very reasonable pricing. read more

THE DIFFERENCE IS EVERYTHING- Mid May of 2019 I decided to sell my house in Richmond. I was planning on using the realtor that I used to buy my house, and we were going to do minimal cleanup/fixup and list at $650,000. I had spent the last week trying to figure out painters and floor guys with little success. Most did not reply, and the ones who did said they were booked for the next two months. I was frustrated, but determined. I did not know a lot about real estate, but I knew I needed my house on the market before summer ended. I went out with my best friend, Mary, who I have known for 23 years, that night and told her the news! Mary gave me that "Oh, Sasha" look that she has given me since we were 13 years old, and said "Here's what you are going to do. Fire your realtor and go with Christine Schoen, and sell your house for more money than you ever could dream of." I said "My realtor is really nice, Mary, what difference does it make anyway?" Mary replied "The difference is everything!!" "Let me show you what MY REALTOR Christine did for me and my house!" And she started showing me pictures of her old house magically turned into a million dollar home. "Well, that's YOUR house Mary," I replied, "My house is just an ugly old house" "Just call Christine tomorrow," Mary said. So I did. Christine came to my house to meet with me the very next day. After listening to my needs, goals, and timeline, she was able to quickly assess what the course of action needed to be. She said "You could use a good painter, flooring person, landscaper, color specialist, staging company, and professional photographer. I can have them all scheduled starting tomorrow if you want." I could not believe the resources and connections Christine had. Her "team" was fast, reliable, good, and cheaper than my lowest quotes!!! Christine was guiding us with color, style... everything. I remember calling her on facetime at 9 pm one night trying to figure out the perfect lighting fixture to buy for the dining room. No question or detail was too small or big for Christine. Like my best friend Mary, Christine was always there with honest advice. The whole "team" followed a racecourse time schedule like a well-coordinated football team. I met Christine June 5, 2019 My house was immaculate and on the market by June 26. 2019 and in contract shortly after. It closed on August 6, 2019 For ....$900,000 What difference does going with Christine Schoen make? $250,000 But really... THE DIFFERENCE IS EVERYTHING!!! read more

Christine is the Best of the Best! Christine and her team basically took the overwhelming experience of renovating, staging, and selling a house in the San Francisco Bay Area and made us feel like we were part of an all star professional team. We were referred to Christine via a good friend that had just recently worked with her to sell her own house. We thought we knew what we were doing, but after talking to our friend about what Christine had done for her and her family, we decided to work with her. Then the fun began. Honestly, we spent most of the short time it took her and her team to completely transform our house, just watching with awe. Christine orchestrated a series of very efficient and professional workers and contractors with ease and confidence. They refinished the hardwood floors. Painted the interior and exterior of the entire 2400 square foot house. Landscaped the front and back yards. Did a complete staging to the entire property, inside and out. This included beds, dining table, office desks, patio furniture, wall paintings, and all the little details like vases and plants. Lastly, they brought in a professional photographer that specializes in real estate photography. Honestly the results were amazing. We looked at each other and said honestly, that the house never looked this good while we lived in it. Finally, it was game time. Two back-to-back open houses that immediately led us into a multi offer scenario. Christine was confident and easily available. She helped us stay calm and explained the details of the offers simply and intelligently. With her guidance we were able to understand the difference between the offers and make the best decision. We ended up selling the house way over our asking price. So, in the end, Christine is a brilliant agent, as well as a true advocate for the interests of her clients. She walks confidently through the seeming chaos of agents, contractors, workers and all of the things. She draws on a wealth of experience and knowledge combined with the best possible resources to tackle any situation that arises. Not only would we trust fully to help us buy or sell real estate in the future, we would recommend her to anyone who is looking to do the same, without hesitation. read more

I have worked with several agents throughout the years but none as professional as Christine. She works extremely hard for you and with all her experience she can handle all aspects of getting your property ready to put on the market and getting it SOLD. She makes you feel like you`re her only client. She is an amazing agent and I can't give her enough praise for making everything about selling my home seamless and smooth. Phillip B. read more

Christine is FANTASTIC. She guided me through a long search with intelligence, extreme knowledge of the market, and most of all, kindness and empathy. She knows the economics of the market in and out, but also guides with an eye to her client's needs - she never pushes to make a sale, just pushes to get you into the right home for you. I can't thank her enough for the mix of professionalism and personalization, and look forward to working with her for many years to come. Can't recommend her highly enough. read more

Christine is an absolutely incredible real estate agent. She is professional, personable, thoughtful, and an incredible communicator. She recently helped us with the sale of our home in San Francisco. Throughout the process, she was always 5 steps ahead, whether it be finding movers, coordinating renovations, or talking pricing strategy. What could have easily been an extremely stressful process felt like a breeze due to her proactive communication and command of all the moving pieces. We felt like we were going through the sale process with someone we had known for years though one of us actually never met her in person! As others have mentioned, she knows the market from every angle. She is truly a gem, and we will not hesitate to refer ALL of our friends and family to Christine. read more

Looking for a buyer's agent in San Francisco? Do you need someone you can trust, help you find your perfect home, and guide you through the entire process with energy and positivity? Christine is the professional you want to work with. Completely by chance, I met Christine at an open house in Noe. We had a very nice chat, exchanged information, and began communicating that week. About five months later, Christine closed a deal on our dream condo in the city. Six months ago my fiancé and I didn't know if it was feasible to buy a home in San Francisco. The market is competitive, prices are high and rising, and inventory is low. We were intimidated to say the least. We had been roaming open houses and felt lost and underwhelmed by what we were seeing in our price range. Additionally, we had not met a buyer's agent and were not sure how to go about doing that. One popular agent didn't return my call when he said he would. Everything changed after I met Christine. Right away, we were able to discuss what we were looking for and in turn Christine identified the areas we could focus on and gave us data her agency (Paragon) had collected. Christine gave us tours, accompanied us to open houses we were interested in, and kept in touch with us on a regular basis (not too much or too little). When it came time for us to make an offer, Christine guided the process with sensitivity and confidence. Working closely with an agent to find a home is extremely personal experience. It is vital to work with someone who is completely open and honest with you, and who you feel comfortable being honest with as well. Your agent sees you in your happy moments and less than perfect moments. We never felt judged or pushed by Christine. I can't stress enough how professional and kind Christine was to us, and others. It is apparent how much emphasis Christine places on helping people through a stressful process. I don't think we could have found someone more fun, reliable, positive, and full of energy. She exceeded expectations that we had and I was left speechless by the level of service and care we received and continue to receive. We will always look back on our first home buying experience with a smile, and look forward to seeing Christine soon. :) Thanks for everything Christine! read more

We absolutely scored with Christine - she knows and loves this city and her knowledge of the market put us at ease and made us feel much less intimidated. It's an understatement to say that the San Francisco housing market can be extremely daunting for potential buyers. My husband and I knew we wanted to live here, but assumed that we'd have to settle. Christine is warm and enthusiastic, and when she was with us we had her undivided attention. She encouraged us to take our time looking, and really listened to us so she could present properties that hit the right notes. She went above and beyond with the time she spent meeting with us, breaking down disclosures and determining the appropriate amount to bid. Christine genuinely wanted to find the perfect place for us, and we never felt at all pressured. When we finally did find a place that we loved, she was a fierce advocate for our family. We love our new home and feel so lucky to be able to put down roots in this beautiful city. I am so grateful that we have Christine in our corner. read more

When my husband and I first started out in the market, a good friend of mine suggested that I meet with Christine, insisting that Christine was very much like me in that she was very thorough, organized, and detail-oriented. Therefore, making her someone I would really like to work with. We were previously working with a non-local agent and was not having any luck with leads, so figured we didn't have anything to lose. I knew at my first meeting with Christine that she was THE agent for us. She really listened to what it was that we were looking for in a home and tried to understand our family lifestyle to better make suggestions to our search approach. After my first meeting with Christine, I felt like we finally had a clear roadmap of our house hunting search that we were finally going to embark on and that owning a home in the City would be possible. Christine had always made sure to make herself available to attend Open Houses with us. However, given that our schedule revolved around the nap time(s) of our little one, it ended up being easier for us to attend Open House separately and compare notes with Christine afterwards. Christine could always be counted on for market feedback, whether it was general comments or a detailed comparative market analysis of comparable properties, and for coming up with a strategy each time we went to the table. She always had a plan of action for each move in the game. With Christine, we always felt fully prepared to "go to battle". We had put in a total of five offers during our hunt, but I know that with the first four offers, we knew that we did not bid where we knew we needed to bid to win. (For three of the houses, we didn't love the houses enough.) Having been in and out of the market with Christine for a little more than 1.5 year (though we had to hop out of the market for 8 of those months), Christine was very patient, responsive, and encouraging throughout the entire process. However, at the same time, she was firm when she needed to be--like when she had to have that conversation with us when she felt like what we were trying to achieve was not possible under current market conditions, or when it was time to submit offers or close the loan and she was making sure we were on top of it so as to not trip ourselves up and cost ourselves an opportunity! She was also always available to share her rolodex of contacts for anything you could think of. I felt like what I found in Christine was not just a really good realtor who is very knowledgeable in the San Francisco housing landscape, but a trusted advisor in nearly anything I can think of! read more

We could not be happier that Christine was our agent for our first home purchase and HIGHLY RECOMMEND her if you are buying (or selling!). Everyone knows the San Francisco housing market is intimidating and outrageous, but Christine helped us purchase a condo in an amazing location (Pacific Heights/District 7!), on our first bid, within 3 months of deciding to have her be our agent AND we got it for below list (this is EXTREMELY uncommon in SF). We met Christine at an open house for which she was the selling agent. We were impressed with how knowledgable she was about the property that she was representing and her attention to detail. After our initial meeting, she took time out of her busy schedule to explain certain unique SF market concepts to us before she was even our agent. By the time we sat down formally with Christine to review our buying wish-list and budget, we had already interviewed 4-5 agents. After our meeting, my husband and I both agreed that our search for an agent was over. Christine's experience in this market and the accompanying data from Paragon ensured our expectations were properly set and we were all on the same page. Christine was really valuable to us because she is part of the Top Agent Network (TAN) so she would send us properties that fit our wishlist before they were listed on the market. She has incredible connections and is well-known in the real estate community. The best part of working with Christine is her determination to ensure the deal goes through from beginning to end. When we were ready to submit an offer, she worked behind the scenes so everything stayed on track. She remained this way until the close of escrow. She is always easy to get in touch with if we had questions or concerns, even late at night. Additionally, and most importantly, she never pressured us a certain way when we had to make a decision; she presented the pros and cons of both sides and supported us 100% in whatever we chose. If you are searching for an agent in SF, at least sit down and chat with Christine. I'm sure you'll be as impressed as we were! read more

Christine is amazing!!! She has the highest work ethic and the best attitude. In our search for the perfect home, she made sure we are exploring all options and locations that would be a good fit. She was always there to answer questions and offer suggestions and she went the extra mile whenever needed. Throughout the process of making an offer, she made sure we understand the disclosures, and that we are very comfortable with the offer terms. She also respected and offered support on the emotional side. I can say with full confidence that Christine always has our best interest in mind. That she is very resourceful, creative and intelligent in all the steps of the home buying process. We are very lucky to have met her. read more

Christine is very professional, an excellent communicator and detail oriented. All important things you want in your realtor. We worked with Christine to sell our San Francisco condo. During the preparation phase, Christine had good instincts on what mattered to get the place ready to sell. She brought in a wonderful stager and photographer who transformed a nice condo into a fabulous condo. As much as you don't want it to matter, staging matters. During the on-market phase, Christine was prepared to have open houses multiple times per week until we got some offers. She kept herself informed on what else was on the market in the building/area and networked with fellow agents. She kept me informed on a daily basis on the progress of disclosure packets and potential buyers. During the offer evaluation phase, Christine really shined. This is the phase where your realtor is really able to prove their worth if they are good. Christine knew the tactics to motivate buyers and ways to approach closing the deal. She always gave a balanced view of the situation with risks and advantages to different paths. She was a top notch communicator who took the time to talk through all the outcomes. I really felt that the decision was in my court but that Christine gave me the full view of information to make the best choice for me. During the escrow phase, Christine didn't stop. She was on top of making sure the process went as planned. When the timeline faltered due to the buyer, she was on top of it to get it back on track. Again, Christine really shined with her communication skills and instincts to understand what was really creating the the delay and how to motivate progress forward. Christine was a pleasure to work with and I'd highly recommend her as your agent. read more

Christine is an outstanding San Francisco real estate agent - I can't really imagine a better agent. Christine really knows the market and the players and also has the patience, calmness, and persistence to make sure things go through. Christine just guided me through a San Francisco home purchase over multiple bids and I am incredibly grateful to have been referred to Christine. She is extremely competent, connected, and fun to work with. A bit more detail: 1. Knows the market - Christine understands the dynamics of the market and what is needed to effectively negotiate and purchases a house in SF. It's such a crazily competitive market right now and she was able to help me choose a good property to purchase. She helped steer me away from some expensive properties that I somewhat liked but would potentially be bad from an investment perspective or didn't really fit my lifestyle that well. When I expressed interest in the house I eventually purchased, she helped me evaluate its merits relative to the other houses in the market in a way that helped me with the process. Christine also provided very helpful guidance around pricing - and was great about assessing comparables to help with the first bid pricing. 2. Knows the players - Christine has a network of people in the industry to help with financing, title, appraisals, etc. - people she has worked with so they can support you effectively in getting the deal done. I worked with two other agents previously and they were unable to fully navigate the complexities of the SF market (one made a deal for a home purchase fall through as a result - the sellers ended up very mad at him, I ended up without a place to live for a bit, very painful!). Christine knows how to pull together a team and also provided helpful referrals after the purchase for contractors, architect, etc. She also knew the seller's agent and was great in working together with her as we went into a competitive bidding process. 3. Patience, Calmness, and Persistence - Christine has a wonderful personality (and sense of humor) and is able to work with different people involved in the process. And she was an invaluable guide for me as I was trying to sort my thoughts on the different houses and come to a decision. She was flexible and skillful in working with me - and firm when needed as well... a great combination and a trusted partner in the process. Christine had been patiently working with me for 2.5 years as I did an on-again, off-again search. Then, I had an urgent need to purchase a place and Christine was able to help me find a place within three weeks! It required competing against four other bidders over three rounds of bidding - so I am again very grateful to have received such great support and guidance from Christine. read more

I cannot recommend Christine as an agent more highly enough. She represented me and my husband in buying a home in Tiburon and selling our home in SF, and both transactions were conducted without a hitch. From the beginning of our professional relationship, it was clear that Christine is a person with the upmost integrity, honesty, and dedication to her job. She always had our best interests in mind. We, like many other families in SF with young children, flirted with the idea of moving to Marin one day. We drove across the GG bridge many weekends to look at open homes, checked out the town centers, and reviewed the school districts. We focused our search in south Marin for the shorter commute to SF. Christine and I toured many towns and homes for almost a year together. We had many lengthy conversations about me and my husband's likes and dislikes about each home. She was honest about her assessment of the homes and let us know why some might not work for our lifestyle, or that it may not be a long-term house for us. My husband and I refined our search under Christine's guidance. We had cast a wide net, and Christine through her experience and network of professionals helped us narrow our search. I want to emphasize that Christine guided and supported our house-hunting journey without any hi-stress tactics or pressure. She was always available to discuss our needs and concerns, but she never pressured us to make a decision that we weren't ready to make. We ended up purchasing a house in Tiburon, steps away from our children's school, in the summer of 2017. It was a multi-offer situation, and in this case there were also several counter-offers between us and the sellers. Christine kept up the communication with us the entire time, and she provided crystal clear analysis of each offer situation and explained what our options were. She read through the entire disclosure package of our house line by line, and informed us of any potential issues or contingencies that may impact the purchase. Thanks to her negotiations, we purchased our new home under asking price. Christine continued to support us after the close. She provided vendor lists for home renovations, and helped us with the move from SF to Tiburon. At this point, there was no question that she was going to represent us to sell our house in SF. We have complete trust and confidence in her. We were busy settling into a new home and a new community, and Christine took the reins to prep the house for sale. She contacted her list of contractors to paint the house, refinish the hardwood floors, staging, landscaping, window cleaning, and various inspection reports. She project-managed the whole thing beautifully. She handled all the issues that came up while keeping me informed. I can honestly said that all I did was write checks for the contractors. Throughout the entire process, Christine was respectful and thoughtful in her suggestions to improve our house for sale. She is extremely empathetic and tactful, knowing that it was an emotional process for us to sell our home of 10 years and where we started our family. Christine has in-depth knowledge of the SF real estate landscape, and furthermore she is extremely knowledgeable in marketing homes for sale. Under her critical eye, she transformed our house. It was a stunning makeover, and if I could I would keep the house to enjoy its new beauty. I'm not sure how much sleep Christine got during this time, since we didn't move until mid-September so we were trying to list the house on the market as soon as possible. The house went on the market in October, and after one open-house weekend we received multiple offers. Again, Christine's professionalism and expertise were invaluable to us. She broke down each offer one by one and even conducted some financial checking of her own to make sure that we had all the information we needed to make the right decision. We ended up selling our house for 26% above asking price. To say we were pleased is an understatement. There were no hiccups during the escrow period, largely thanks to the fact that Christine had already done her research and disclosed any potential issues to us when we were evaluating the offers. We could not be happier to have Christine on our team during this life-changing period. On a personal level, Christine is warm, kind, and has the utmost integrity. It was fun to spend time with her during our house searches, and I will miss her friendliness and her laugh. I want to end this review by stating once again, that I enthusiastically and unequivocally give Christine my highest recommendation. read more

Christine was absolutely amazing throughout our real estate experience. We would not have been able to purchase our home if it weren't for her support, encouragement, and guidance - especially in the competitive market that we are in right now. You need someone to go to bat for you and she will do it with the utmost professionalism and smoothness. We met so many real estate agents through the process and you can tell the difference how much she stands out from the rest, and you will be proud and grateful that she is your agent. As a first time homebuyer, my husband and I had a steep learning curve. Christine was always very patient and coached us through it step by step. We were in multiple offer situations and we won! She helped us with our financing and worked closely with our mortgage broker to assure things went smoothly. She was there with us from the very beginning and helped us cross the finish line. She was our biggest cheerleader! I cannot thank her enough for everything she's done, all the late night emails, all the disclosures that we went through, all the conversations we had... she is the best!! read more

Wow! Christine how you organized our life and insured we were at peace during the sale of our beloved condo. It didn't hurt one bit, the detail of information that you provided helped us understand what was happening during the whole entire event. We were away, far away and couldn't "feel" the intimidation of the market; the snarling, snapping, crazed field of Real Estate (just kidding) - didn't hurt a bit. Thank you many times over. read more