If you are a landlord or a tenant, whatever you do STAY FAR AWAY from Carpenter Property…read moreManagement. You cannot find a worse property manager than Gary Carpenter. He fails completely to watch and protect your property. He never does what he claims and always tries to find ways out of doing things. He never follows through but is always quick to collect his fees. When a tenant fails to pay rent, Gary chooses not to go after the tenant for payment. Instead he states it costs to much and he will not do it. The landlord will need to collect the rent. He makes claims and promises on what he will do but never follows through. Don't make the mistake we did, STAY FAR AWAY FROM CARPENTER PROPERTY MANAGEMENT.

Gary Carpenter totally dropped the ball with us. Made a lot of promises and did not follow…read morethrough. Very poor communication.

DON'T DO IT! Save yourself the headache!…read more Completely unprofessional and the communication is horrible! Bill is a liar and has shady practices! Make sure you document everything or it might bite you later! Also how do you put things on your advertisements for rentals and then not honor them?! Huh?!

Guess who's finally free! We are! (Dancing around to ding dong the witch is dead.)…read more So, we had a final inspection with Bill and my grandfather-in-law present to point out all the issues in person. I sadly couldn't be there and I think Bill's lucky for that because I am not as polite as my husband or his family when it comes to shady criminals. Pictures of the mold in the bathroom were shown to him (my husband cleaned most of the mold himself and my in-laws came over to get what we couldn't reach. Remind me why we were paying a management company when we ended up doing their jobs?) Then the fence was discussed to some length along with the air filters, carpet, and hole in the garage wall. Bill basically spent the entire time making lame excuses to the point where my grandfather finally had it with them. Bill even requested I take my reviews down because it's bad for business. HA! You know what's bad for business Bill? Being shitty at the job you're paid to do. Maybe focus a little less on your hair plugs and a little more on taking care of people's properties. All I can say is thank God we're rid of them and with a proper management company now. The service is night and day so far and I'm just so relieved. I feel bad for anyone who still has to suffer through them. Avoid this company at all costs!

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.

We bought our first home with Dave's help - even we could see how many details he was aware of and…read moreprepared for, and how he smoothed the process for us. Our home required some extra finesse in the sale but Dave was able to handle it. We've been very surprised at how involved and helpful he's been (excellent referrals of all types) and we wholeheartedly recommend him for all types of clients and income levels.

Dave Fahrner is absolutely the best agent we have ever worked with and we highly recommend him! He…read moreis honest, trustworthy, detail oriented, responsive and best of all, he is fabulous at what he does as an agent- both on the analytical side and people side. Dave has helped us buy two homes, most recent one last year. Dave has a wealth of real estate experience, grew up in Marin and knows the neighborhoods, (including the history who built what and quality:), has an exacting eye for detail and is a fabulously relaxed and friendly person to work with who really wants to understand what you are looking for in a home and will help you find it. Dave has the analytical side down - totally understands and leverages the statistics, market trends and is absolutely spot on with pricing and knows how to make the most effective bid in this crazy market. Dave is also fantastic at the details, from which inspectors to use to being on top of all details from offer to close. The best part is that he is one of those genuinely good guys who is honest, trustworthy and puts his clients' interests first . We are thrilled with the house we bought with his help and I wouldn't want to go through the buying (or selling) process without him. Can't recommend him enough...

I worked alongside Donna for a transaction in Petaluma. We had difficulty getting access to the…read morehome and she stopped what she was doing and drove 45 minutes to help us get in. She absolutely did not have to do this but it just highlights the type of person she is. I am tremendously grateful for her professionalism, communication, and dedication.

I found Donna via online search, and I struck gold. My family and I were going through a difficult…read moresituation dealing with my sick dad , and selling his home . All this while from a different state than my dads home was . Donna and Joe went up and beyond the call of duty . The helped me line up house cleaning, wind cleaning, yard maintenance, gutter cleaning and more . I met with 2 other realtors that wanted to list my dads home almost $100k less than Donna and Joe listed it for . 1 open house and we had 4 offers , 3 over asking and 2 all cash . We closed in less than 10 days . She and Joe are just amazing at their craft !

This business is still active, and my house is currently listed by Edie Otis, the Broker/Owner of…read morethis The Realty Network Group. I am concerned that this error may affect the sale of my house.

Sue is seriously a real-estate rock star! She has taken care of selling a home for my family (and…read morethere was emotional baggage in letting go). She was able to use her competitive drive to get us the right price while nurturing us along the way and keeping the process moving smoothly. Since then, I've referred my best friend to Sue and I'm watching the process from the buyers end. Sue is patient, educational, and taking her time with my friend to help her explore what she wants and can afford in the area. I couldn't recommend Sue more highly.

From the owner: Sue's vast experience in wine industry hospitality and marketing means she knows how to provide…read moretop-level real estate services for a simpler, more effective real estate transaction and bringing her seller clients top dollar on their property. Sue has a Bachelor of Science degree in graphic design from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and translated her natural people skills, design training and a head for business into her own design and marketing company where for almost fifteen years, she served a variety of business clients to achieve measurable results utilizing innovative marketing and social media strategies. Sue has a passion for our area and the high-level hospitality service that goes with it, so she trained to become a Certified Tourism Ambassador for Sonoma County. As a natural promoter, she landed in local radio as a hobby, where she continues to promote all things Sonoma County. Sue is a second generation Realtor®, who naturally gleaned real estate acumen and skills from her mother, Barbara Paul who is also with Vanguard Properties. Sue excels at providing concierge level service to her listing clients, offering many valuable complimentary services and personalized attention.