Chelse R Rinehart is hands down the best realtor I've dealt with (and I've bought and sold a number…read moreof homes). My spouse and I set off to find our grand luxurious main home as we approached our retirement years. Wanting to stay in the Bay Area, we took a broad approach to our search.  We had a realtor in each of the Bay Area  counties so that if we found our dream home, we would have someone to work with us to obtain it.  Our search has been years long, as we were uncertain where to put down roots. We also faced the  balance of matching what we want with what we could afford.  Chelse was one of our  realtors as she represented the wine country from Napa to Sonoma counties.   In the years since being in touch with Chelse, there was indecision and Covid.  Chelse never ever pressured us in any way.  She did, however, keep in touch by sending friendly messages a few times a year - just to check in, say hello and wish us well.  We appreciated this approach because until we had settled in on the North Bay, we just weren't ready to put forth any effort. It's fair to say that we tried in vain to obtain the sort of home we wanted within the inner Bay Area, as in San Mateo County, where we were currently living.  Meanwhile,  we looked east, towards Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.  But it was becoming apparent that Santa Rosa offered more of what we wanted. Alas, in the end, we chose the North Bay and in particular, we fell in love with the Fountaingrove neighborhood in Santa Rosa. Hence, from a pleasant yet dormant relationship with Chelse, we contacted her to see a particular home that caught our interest.  While we didn't buy that home, our appetite was awakened and we began making the trek to Santa Rosa each weekend, meeting with Chelse and looking at homes, meeting with builders and generally exploring our options.  It all fell into place, literally after years, and our focus and quest became laser sharp for a luxury home in that area.   Throughout the searching experience, the meet-ups and hours together, Chelse remained the lovely, charming, patient, non-sales-y person that educated us at every juncture, warned us about important aspects that didn't occur to us and guided us towards that perfect balance between following our desires, the realities of cost, and every other aspect to consider along the journey.  Her patience never flinched and, although she is a busy realtor with other clients, she always made us feel we were her only clients. We found the builder we wanted to work with, but the market was slim picking and we were momentarily at a standstill.  Then, Chelse found a piece of land in Fountaingrove that was ideal.  It wasn't on MLS yet, but somehow she obtained an unpublished flyer, and we knew it  was perfect in every way - flat, large, and with unobstructed views!  It was understood that if we didn't grab it fast, it would have been snagged by one of the developers already circling it.  With Chelse's steadfast encouragement and guidance, we decided to make an offer.  She knew this lot was what we envisioned and did not want us to lose this opportunity.  When we said yes, she told us she'd already written the offer so not a second would be lost, so it was ready to go - and Boom, we got it!   Next steps- meet again with the builder of our choice and start the process of building our dream home on a piece of earth.  We are currently midstream in that process and I cannot tell you how appreciative we are of Chelse as she remains on top of every aspect of the process.  She is always prepared and several steps ahead of the process, keeping us informed and knowing what to expect.  Whenever research is required, she is on top of it , hardworking and dedicated to do beyond her due diligence as our representative in what is inherently a stressful (yet exciting) process.  The unknowns, expense and fragmented nature of a home-build is daunting, but with Chelse's help, it has been not only manageable, but fun and exciting. Countless times throughout  the process, we needed to contact and schedule various people ranging from the pool contractor, to the builders, to the lending company, and she was always right there on top of it.  Also, whenever research was needed relating to our build, she would pounce on it, stating, "I got that, I will call... I will find out... I will get back to you on this..." And she never disappointed, true to her word, in her hardworking steadfast way at every single juncture.  Hardworking, committed, detail oriented, warm and friendly-- who could ask for more? Need a wine country realtor?  Look no further!

If you're looking for a realtor that does not communicate at all with you and basically ignores you…read morethan Jill would be perfect. We hired her based on a recommendation and that turned out to be a HUGE mistake. Lost 2 deals and finally on the 3rd the house was sold but for less than offered. You think she would have been smart enough to counter. Nope. We dealt with her assistant and never spoke to her. I can't stress enough, choose someone else if you want someone that you actually can work with and help you get the best deal.

I wish I had something good to say about our experience with Jill but from start to finish it was a…read moredisaster. Zero communication. Ball got dropped on just about everything. I won't go into the details of our sell but working with Jill was frustrating, stressful and just disappointing. Choose a different realtor.

This was my SECOND time working with Wendi, and she was every bit as amazing as the first time. Her…read morespeed and responsiveness are UNREAL and UNMATCHED. I'd send her emails at 11 PM, and without fail, she would respond within minutes. It's incredible how on top of everything she is. I honestly don't know when she sleeps! Like the first time around, she made the entire loan process smooth, stress-free, and LIGHTNING fast (we closed in 11 days). If you want a loan EXPERT who is reliable, ridiculously responsive, and truly EXCEPTIONAL at what she does, Wendi Lucas is the one!!! HIGHLY, HIGHLY, recommended!

I've been a Realtor for over 36 years and have interacted with many lenders. Wendi has done loans…read morefor me personally, my kids, my friends, and my clients for over two decades. I can't say enough good things about her. She is honest, knowledgeable, thorough, communicates extremely well, is available, is frank, and empathetic. When I work with others in the industry, Wendi is well spoken of by her peers and colleagues. She is my "go to" when I have lending questions or needs and I recommend she be your "go to" too. -Nathan Fitzgerald DRE license #00981989.

Nicole is the pro of real estate pros…read more We were lucky to find her when inquiring about a property that was being swooped up as we began our search. As someone who worked in real estate many years ago, I'm hypersensitive to the lions den arena when dealing with agents and sellers in an aggressive market. I was immediately put at ease with Nicole's straight shooting style and her quickness to help us secure some showings of properties we were interested in viewing, while also providing context along the way. She was informative, well-versed and a breath of fresh air in a market filled with aggressive and hungry salespeople. As we moved to make offers on various properties, she navigated us throughout the process, informing us of the competitive landscape and making it seamless to complete everything quickly. We were fortunate to have found her, as we found a house extremely fast that met all of our requirements, in the area we wanted, and within the price range we were aiming for. She navigated the entire escrow process and coordinated between our loan company and the seller so that nothing was missed whatsoever. Even when the process was complete, she made sure things went smooth as we moved in and were happy with how everything turned out. Her combination of experience, candor and professional demeanor are a rarity in this industry, and she has clients for life now in us. You'd be foolish to not consult with her first if you're looking to buy or sell in the Bay Area.

Nicole is the Gold Standard of real estate transactions. She is keenly aware of current market…read moreconditions, and knows the diverse situations in the North Bay, East Bay and beyond. I recently sold a property in Benicia and the entire process with Nicole was stellar. In addition to her sharp wisdom, she is a delightful, competent person. She calls and communicates in a timely manner and coordinates diligently with all necessary partners in the transaction. Nicole is your person if you are looking for an enjoyable and successful buying or selling experience.

From start to finish, Lacey was fully invested in helping us achieve a successful sale of our home…read more She gracefully worked around our tenants' schedules to get a head start on creating a strong pre-listing plan. She went above and beyond--helping us gather multiple bids and guiding us through the necessary improvements to attract buyers. Her knowledge, organization, and genuine care immediately put us at ease, allowing us to focus on our jobs and family. Lacey was hands-on throughout the entire process, clearly communicating each step and presenting options along the way. We trusted her guidance, and it paid off--we received offers shortly after the first weekend of open houses. Our timeline progressed seamlessly, and when we were faced with an unforeseen challenge, Lacey stepped in and took things into overdrive. She proactively found solutions while keeping both us and our buyers engaged. Thanks to her dedication and expertise, we overcame the obstacle and made it to the finish line successfully. We truly couldn't imagine going through this experience with anyone else. We highly recommend Lacey Fonville for any of your real estate needs!

Lacey was amazing. I've never had a realtor work as hard as she did to find our family the perfect…read morehouse. She asked a lot of questions and got to know us, so she was clear on what we were looking for. We had 2 families with lots of opinions. She was patient and was able to glean what was most important to the majority. She was professional and worked well with the sellers realtors. We all had busy schedules but she always made herself available to show us as many homes as needed to make our final decision. I highly recommend Lacey!

I met Carla several years ago...while getting a pedicure! I kept her info for at LEAST 5 years…read more She's a local and we both love wine so I'd bump into her or check in with her over the years. When I was ready to sell my home, I called her up! She remembered me and got to work right away!!! She had a solid plan and when I tell you she did her. j-o-b!! I mean it. My home sold is less than a week!!! She priced it competitively to make sure I got the best deal possible. She was on top of ALL the paperwork, checking in, double checking and just being a complete boss. She is knowledgeable, professional and puts her clients FIRST. She has never let more than a couple of hours go by without getting back to me when I had questions. If you want an ABSOLUTELY seamless transaction ...reach out to Carla!! You will be happy you did!!

Carla was a life-saver as my fiance and I went into purchasing our first home this summer. We met…read moreher when touring a different property last summer that she was representing and loved her energy and knowledge of the East Bay. We ended up finding a new development in the area and we were quick to call her up to represent us. She was helpful from Day 1, making sure our questions (and we had a million of them) were answered promptly and in detail. She was diligent in getting updates from our builder (even when they couldn't care less) and making sure we felt comfortable in the months leading up to closing escrow. She was also extremely thorough in prepping us for any roadblocks that came up (and they did -- Covid labor and supply delays, city inspections taking forever, etc). Carla was available via text, phone, day and night as we approached our closing date and has been checking in periodically ever since. We're so grateful to have randomly found her and could not recommend her enough to anyone looking for their next home!

Had the best experience here at 1st Realty. Kim was my realtor and she was incredible. I really…read morefelt like she had my back and want to make sure we found the home that was best for us. And Janice was amazing as well making sure our paperwork signing went smoothly. I would highly recommend them both!

Karen Rodgers was the one we picked. After a very intensive research and a short conversation we…read moremade an appointment to see her in our home. She came ready with everything and had a great knowledge about our home and the real estate market in our area. Karen showed us what we need to do in order to improve our home and get it ready. While walking us through the whole process she made it as easy as possible on us and made us feel as if we were her only clients. Karen sold our home within 24 hours. From the begging she projected a very positive personality and was very friendly. There is much more that I can add, but to make it short, if you want to sell your home, she would be the agent that I would recommend. She is now selling the house of my friend down the street.