Sarah is incredible. She went above and beyond for us in so many ways, even after we closed on the house. She never pressured us to offer more than we were comfortable with, but always gave us a realistic sense of what a house would actually sell for. She has excellent relationships with many other realtors and was able to get us early access to a handful of houses. She was also very on top of the market shifts (and there were a lot given the pandemic) and adapted her strategies as needed over the 6 months or so we worked together. This is what ultimately helped us close on the perfect house for us at a really good price. Also worth noting, she is really good with kids and took their wants and needs into account as well. Having her local knowledge of the schools, playgrounds, etc. was especially helpful in narrowing down the many great neighborhoods. I would not hesitate to recommend Sarah to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in the east bay. She is seriously the best! read more

Thanks to Sarah Ridge, we sold our house for over twice the price that we originally paid for it and in advance of a very tight deadline. We could not have found a better real estate agent! Her breadth of experience, wise decision-making, seemingly endless patience, great sense of humor, excellent communication skills, and wide professional network supported us throughout the entire process. She provided invaluable counsel and gave us peace of mind at every step. From the beginning, Sarah acquainted herself with our goals and set clear expectations about the road ahead. She responded to all our first-time seller texts, emails, and calls quickly and kindly. She provided highly effective project management during the house's preparation for sale by diligently budgeting what needed to get done with careful attention to cost efficiency. She identified, hired, and oversaw professional contractors to take care of a wide variety of jobs and made sure the house was set up for success on the market. Once the house was listed, she offered us essential guidance with the strongest offer and advocated strongly on our behalf with the buyer's agent. She enabled us to close the sale quickly at an incredible price that was way above what we had listed. We are still so impressed by how gracefully and wisely Sarah navigated through all the complexities of real estate sales in close partnership with us. We hope to work with her again in the future and cannot recommend her highly enough!! read more

I just purchased my first home and Sarah made the process so much less intimidating and easy. Her knowledge about homes in the east bay is so expansive and she knows exactly where to look for issues with homes in this area. Sarah has been great and i would absolutely use her again! read more

Sarah recently helped us purchasing our house. She was incredibly knowledgeable, professional and friendly. She worked seamlessly with our lender and made sure our interests were well protected. We could not be happier with her performance and we highly recommend her services. read more

I can't recommend Sarah Ridge strongly enough. We found her through a recommendation posted in the Berkeley Parents Network and had a fantastic experience. I found that not only does Sarah know real estate in our area incredibly well, she is also good at explaining the pertinent info to her clients. As first time home buyers, I felt my wife and I were greatly helped by Sarah's ability to set expectations and give context on each house, in each area, and in each offer we made. We were totally new to a lot of the East Bay localities and Sarah was able to let us know when the price was too high, and when we had found a good deal in our price range. Ultimately, we closed on our first home during a really hot market, in a very selective locale, and we wouldn't have even known up from down if it weren't for Sarah.  I'd also like to note that looking for a home is stressful and if you are looking with a partner you'll likely each have different priorities that sell you on, or turn you away from a home. Sarah did a great job of listening and reflecting both of our preferences, which made negotiating with each other a lot easier.  Finally, I have to mention that Sarah went above and beyond through the unique context of our escrow. She even took a financial hit to keep the sellers happy when we had to delay escrow. This is the kind of dedication you could only get from someone who cares about their reputation even more than their bottom line. Sarah kept everyone happy on BOTH sides of the deal, including the sellers and their realtor.  P.S. Sarah has also been incredibly resourceful in pricing and referring reliable companies to do the immediate repairs and upgrades for our new home. read more

Sarah is an incredible realtor. In the past, I've worked with real estate agents that reminded me of used car salesmen or jaded HMO doctors. They have a spiel, they do their job as efficiently and quickly as they possibly can, and then they collect their money. They don't feel fully real. They don't treat their clients as fully human. Sarah is not like that. At all. She is passionate about helping people, knowledgable about the Bay Area and home maintenance, honest, hard-working, down-to-earth, impeccably ethical, and genuinely kind. Early on in our process of buying a home with Sarah, I compared what she does to home birth midwifery, and she instantly agreed with me. What does that mean, you wonder, especially if you've never had a home birth? It means that she sees herself as your partner. She values this unique relationship. She understands that buying a home is a momentous experience, and a monumental transition. She knows it takes time, and she's willing to be there with you, through the hard work, all the way to the end. She knows that you are the expert on your finances and your desires, and that she is the expert on Bay Area real estate. She's willing to get dirty--going into a basement to show you what a shear wall is and why it matters, or to explain when some random moisture buildup isn't a big deal, and when it is. She recognizes that her job is to listen to you, and to help you: to help you find an awesome broker; to help you clarify your own goals; to help you understand the market; to help you become knowledgeable about home flaws you can fix, and home flaws you can't; to help you adjust course when, inevitably, the market temporarily crushes your spirit; to help you have the smoothest, easiest, and safest transition; and, ultimately, to help you actually land in your dream home. When you need a cheerleader, she will be there with realistic optimism. When you need a reality check, she's not afraid to tell you the truth. She sees her job as a unique opportunity to really get to know you as a client, and then to help you make this profound transformation actually happen. She cares about what you need, and how you want the process to work. She respects your opinions and your budget, and she understands that her job is simply to help you find the home that best meets your family's personal needs and desires, and then actually make that home your own. Let me be perfectly clear--our home buying process wasn't easy. We hit some very real challenges just as we were about to close, and Sarah's knowledge and work ethic saved the day. She not only held our hands through the process, she also wound up supporting the seller's agent as well. It was a highly unusual and delicate situation, with a hard deadline. Sarah is smart. She was smart enough to recognize when she didn't know the answer to a question, and she immediately reached out to get the answers and help we needed. If it weren't for Sarah's knowledge, her extensive contacts, her work ethic, and her exceptionally quick responses, our deal would have fallen through. It didn't. We still wake up on a regular basis and say to each other "we live here now!!!" We absolutely love our new home, and it's not hyperbole for me to say that Sarah saved us. I don't believe we would have gotten our dream home if we'd worked with another agent. Buying a home in the East Bay is challenging on so many different levels--financially, strategically, and emotionally. Sarah's realtor skills enable her to be a supportive ally and a successful advocate for her clients. But honestly? Her humanity and her personality make her so much more. After going through the home buying process with Sarah's help, she will always be our friend. read more

Sara is a fantastic real estate agent. I cannot recommend her more highly. She is efficient, calm, intelligent, and conscientious. I expected to lose money when selling my house because I had bought it at the top of the market and was selling it after the market took a dive. Sarah's fantastic work resulted in my house selling for $20,000 more than I bought it for. Amazing! read more

Sarah is a true gem. With great patience, diligence and knowledge-sharing, she got us into our dream home. We so appreciate Sarah's collaborative approach, true insight and deep expertise on homes, home building and local nuances of the East Bay. She's the type of person who's excited to discover the crawl space of a home so she can climb right in and inspect the foundation. Not only did we become more confident home buyers as a result of working with Sarah, but we became smarter home OWNERS. That's not something you find readily from a realtor. I also very much appreciate her eye - she can see a space for its potential and quickly gets a sense for what would make the ideal home for a buyer. Hands down, we'll work with her again and I highly recommend her. read more

Sarah represented us as buyers a few years ago, and as sellers just recently. In both cases she was absolutely fantastic. She goes above and beyond to get things done, and she is extremely knowledgeable, well connected, and transparent. We moved out of state so she managed everything once we moved out - improvements, staging, communication with neighbors and vendors, and she kept us well in the loop. Our open house ended up being on the one day it was a downpour but she rolled with it and made it happen. Our sale went smoothly and happened right on the schedule she laid out for us at the beginning of the process. You really can't go wrong with having her as your realtor. read more

Sarah helped us buy our first home - and she exactly what we needed. As a first time home buyer, especially in the Bay Area, there are so many things about financing, construction, and the home buying process itself that you just can't know everything about. Sarah was very hands on - looking at all the cracks and crevices of a home and guiding us through how to examine the condition of a home. In the Bay Area market, buying a home with no contingency is common, so having Sarah there gave us the confidence on choosing a home and leg up we needed. She has a strong network of professionals (including her husband) to help walk you through the home buying process. If you are in the Berkeley orbit (Richmond/El Cerrito/El Sobrante/Oakland), she also has deep connections with all the home inspectors and other realtors. She is friendly but aggressive when it comes to your interests. We recommend her whole heartedly, especially if this is your first home. Thank you, Sarah! read more

Sarah represented us as buyers on our recent home purchase in Oakland. We were referred to her via work colleagues. From the first time we spoke on the phone, we knew we were talking to someone professional, extremely knowledgeable of the area, paying attention to foundations and building structures essential when buying homes in this region. We interviewed about 4-6 agents and we understood that many agents bring different skill sets to the table. However, Sarah displayed everything we needed (and didn't know we needed), throughout the months of working together. After three months of searching, we found our home, safely and reasonably beating out 26 bids, and we closed on time. Thanks to Sarah, we were always informed and therefore felt confident with our strategy and decisions of not pursuing a place or prioritizing a place. She is in high demand, but we never felt like we weren't a priority. She answered all our questions and went into the weeds with us to explain different aspects of the house, and when we made our offer, she suggested a strategy but never forced us into any uncomfortable place. We are first-time home buyers, and without hesitation, we'd recommend her for buyers out there. She brings a wealth of knowledge and local connections that sets herself apart. She is also down-to-earth, personable, and very funny, and someone we would want to be friends with. It was such a joy to work with her and we are so glad that Sarah represented us when we were making such an important decision in our life! Thank you so much, Sarah, for everything! read more

As first time home buyers, we feel fortunate to have found Sarah. It's challenging to find a realtor who embodies all the attributes and skills needed, but she really has it all. She's smart, strategic, honest, organized, intuitive, informed, connected within the local realtor community, and frankly, just enjoyable to be around. She even brought in her husband (who is a framing contractor) to consult with us on a few properties that might need extensive remodeling, and was knowledgeable and confident enough to steer us away from some potential bad investments. She was always focused on finding the right house for us, not just in getting the deal done. But when we found the property we wanted, she pulled out all the stops to help us get it (and we did!). In this insane real estate market, she made the home buying process as painless as possible. And although our budget was on the low-end for the bay area, we felt like we were always a priority for her. She responded to every email, call, and text quickly, and she still continues to do so. Even now after the sale, she's given us her time and energy when we've reached out with questions. We highly recommend Sarah if you are looking to purchase a home in the East Bay. read more

I am so grateful to Sarah for representing us in the sale of our rental property. Our long-term tenant of eight years surprised us with a zero-day notice to vacate. With a mortgage on the house, we were on the clock and under pressure to figure out our options. As small-time landlords with full-time jobs, both replacing the tenant or selling the house seemed like daunting tasks--until we met Sarah. All it took was a short conversation on the phone, followed by a visit to the property, before Sarah constructed an actionable plan. Sarah did an amazing job preparing the property, transforming eight years worth of wear and tear into an adorable, cozy, and swoon-worthy home--all while staying under budget. Throughout the three months we worked together, I was so impressed by her both as a person and as an agent. She is warm, knowledgeable, resourceful--but what really sets her apart is her ability to truly listen and empathize with her clients' needs, and her genuine love and concern for connecting people with quality homes. She handled every moment with patience and grace, and I can't imagine having a better partner. I will forever recommend Sarah wholeheartedly to anyone buying or selling a home. read more

Sarah was recommended to me by a close friend and she exceeded all expectations throughout my home buying process. She is highly skilled, worked extremely hard for me and is always a pleasure to work with. I was a first time home buyer in Oakland. Both Sarah, my lender and I were all outside the country at various parts of the process. But despite vacation plans and different time zones Sarah stayed totally on top of things, and made things as simple and smooth as they could be for me. Her connections and advice on all parts of the house condition (it is a very old house!) were very thorough and extremely helpful as well. Sarah is really good at helping people buy a home. Plain and simple. And I'm happy I had, and still have, the chance to work with her! read more

Sarah helped me with the purchase of a property in Oakland. She is very prompt, very professional and was a wealth of information. I found her timeline of things to expect particularly helpful. She was very patient with my many questions about the property, the process and the market in general. She really did make make the whole process a breeze even as I hit a few speed bumps. I would highly recommend her. Thank you, Sarah!!! read more

Sarah is the best! She worked tirelessly to help us find our dream home in Berkeley and was so caring through the process. We felt confident we were in good hands from day one working with her. We never felt rushed and sarah took the time to look at every nook and cranny of the houses we looked at together, even crawling on hands and knees to get a good look at the stuff that good paint couldn't fix. We trusted her when she said "don't walk, run from this house" and also trusted her when she ultimately helped us land a house we are just thrilled about. Sarah, thank you 1000 times over. I often times forgot Sarah had other clients, because of her absolute dedication. You're in great, competent hands with Sarah. read more

I'm 27 and I just bought my first home in Oakland. Not a lot of people can say that. And I wouldn't be able to if it weren't for Sarah. From the very beginning she was totally on board knowing that I was going to be more of "challenge" as I was looking to get an FHA loan and would be very limited in options. She helped me understand the process as we went as I had zero prior knowledge as to how all of this worked. She never made me feel dumb and was always great at explaining what we were doing and why. She earned my trust with her professionalism and vast knowledge of not only the industry but of home construction as well. My experience was far from easy but that had nothing to do with Sarah. It was an uphill battle but I never felt alone and I completely trusted Sarah and knew everything would work out. There were late nights texting, me asking her advice and her being right there to respond. Her communication is top notch and she was always so responsive. I wake up everyday with a smile on my face and still can't quite believe that we pulled it all off. I am so grateful to Sarah for getting in the trenches with me deep in East Oakland and I look forward to the next time I get to work with her to buy another amazing place! read more

We were lucky enough to find Sarah during our search for a home in the East Bay. Sarah was tireless in her efforts- driving our multiple times on short notice to see a house with us. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the market and had a deeply intuitive feel for what we would need as a family. She was also really knowledgeable about the more functional aspects of a house- e.g., what needs redoing, what damage is structural vs cosmetic, how long might a renovation actually take, which helped us have a realistic sense for what move in costs might look like. With Sarah's help, we were able to secure an off-market home from an off market listing, which helped us avoid bidding wars and delays. I definitely recommend Sarah as a great realtor in the Berkeley/ Albany area. read more

Sarah is an amazing realtor. She helped guide us from the stage of barely knowing what we wanted all the way to crafting the perfect offer. Along the way she was generous with her time when we wanted to view house after house. Once our offer was accepted, she continued to help by connecting us with the best architects and contractors for the next stage of our project. She has a deep knowledge of both the market and how houses are put together; she taught us so much about what to look for in a foundation, wiring, plumbing, and more. This was my first experience buying a house and Sarah helped make it a pleasing and efficient process. I'd love to work with her again. read more

Sarah was recommended to us by a few friends and she was amazing. We found Sarah to be very responsive to texts, calls, and emails. She was very patient and clear in breaking down the home buying process for confused first time buyers (us!). Sarah really demonstrated that she understands the housing market in the Bay Area and was able to leverage her contacts for information when we needed it. We also really appreciated Sarah's knowledge and experience when we did home visits; she was able to point out features in the crawl space from electrical to plumbing that could either make our lives easy or very difficult. We would definitely work with Sarah again! read more

How do I say thank you to this wonderful realtor? My husband died and I was not in a position to continue to own my home. My husband and I had operated a home inspection business, so we had known Sarah as a very reliable realtor and had worked with her before. When Sarah heard that Dave had died quite suddenly she stepped forward and wanted to know how she could help me. I explained my situation. I am older women and she just did everything to start the sale of my home. She had an offer on it before she even had an open house. She went ahead with. the open house to get more exposure. House sold immediately and over asking price. I wanted to stay in my home until it sold and she went along with that also. I highly recommend her as a realtor. She has a great deal of knowledge on all type of homes. She is a hands on type person. Thank you very much I owe you big time. Shirley Heilig read more

Sarah was our realtor for about 18 months. She came in recommended from good friends and she did not disappoint. Sarah is very responsive, thoughtful, patient (showed us 20+ houses) and goes above and beyond what you would expect from a realtor: she knows about foundations & construction in general and is very well connected with a variety of local experts. Even now, after we've purchased our home (off market opportunity that we would not have seen on Redfin & other sites!), she helps us with a variety of things related to house. Sarah is a top notch agent, we highly recommend her services. read more

We LOVE Sarah! Cannot recommend her more highly. Not only does she know everything about Bay Area real estate but she has an amazing wealth of knowledge about the homes themselves- everything inside and out- construction, quality of materials, repairs needed, quality of repairs done, etc, etc. In addition to all of that she is so incredibly warm, down to earth, and easy to talk to. We were first time home-buyers and she really made the process a breeze, and even kind of fun!! Definitely do not hesitate to reach out to Sarah if you are buying or selling- you won't be disappointed! read more

What a joy to work with Sarah on a home search in the East Bay. I'd recommend her in a heartbeat! We were total underdogs with our hearts set on Berkeley but a very limiting budget, and she never gave up on us. Her knowledge of construction and building science is unparalleled, which we appreciated so much as we love to take on renovation projects. She's the kind of badass agent who will crawl under the foundation to check out its condition, and send you the most amazing summaries of a property's lengthy disclosures. She also seems to know everyone in town and has precious recommendations on lenders, inspectors, and contractors. In a competitive market where you have to move fast, that's just invaluable. She really made it a priority to understand what we were looking for and get to know us, and then took the time to go see many properties together (including during an intensely rainy day where we couldn't even meet her in person). You 100% want her on your side! read more

Sarah has done such a brilliant job of representing us as first-time homebuyers in Berkeley. In this hyper-competitive market you NEED an experienced and efficient realtor to navigate this daunting task of finding not just a home, but the right home for your family. Sarah not only helped us win the perfect home in the very neighborhood we wanted to be in the most, she did so without us feeling like we had overspent. We were out-of-town, first-time homebuyers looking to move to Berkeley with the motivation of sending our little one to the great schools here. We had no real knowledge of Berkeley so we were obviously operating a little blindly. We also had requirements for everything you could think of. But without any family or friends in the area, we were unable to be referred to any local trusted realtors so we turned to Yelp and found Sarah. I ended up scouring her reviews (yup, I read every single one) as well those of her competitors. After digesting all the information, I felt Sarah would be the one that would be truly capable of finding us a home with exactly everything we were looking for. From day one, Sarah was completely invested in our success and her invaluable skills were apparent. Communicating with her, whether it be through email, text, or over the phone was a breeze because she was always easygoing, transparent, and most importantly honest! In fact, Sarah never once tried to up-sell us or rush us into a purchase. You don't just want a dream home that looks great, you want one that will: retain/grow its value, suit your needs as a family, fit your budget, not surprise you with hidden costs, and have the ability to be added/improved upon. Sarah was able to ensure that all these items were checked off for us and then some! We peppered her with inquiries of all kinds including those of rodent issues, seismic retrofitting, flood zones, chemical sites, solar panels, termites, and etc. She not only provided extremely detailed answers to all our concerns/questions but also made sure to provide us additional information to ensure that we were properly informed on items like: liquefaction, french drains, roof maintenance, landscaping, dry rot, foundations, sewer systems, home expansion/renovation possibilities, and etc. She also let us know which items were of priority for repairs/replacement and which could be delayed thereby saving us time and money. If for any reason, she did not have the answer to our question, she made sure to promptly procure the answer from an expert. When Sarah is your realtor, you not only have her wealth of knowledge at your fingertips, you also have access to a vast network of experts from the relationships that she has cultivated. Armed with this knowledge, we were able to make better-informed decisions on a home. Sarah even took the time to walk us through and coach us on every aspect of the buying process in advance so that we knew what would be ahead of us. When we finally found the perfect home, Sarah immediately reached out and skillfully established a good rapport with the listing agent, which gave us a huge leg-up on the competition right off the bat. She diligently kept tabs on the process the entire time, made sure all parties involved met deadlines, and escalated anything that was at risk. This allowed us to win the bid and successfully close on our dream home in Berkeley during one of the most competitive markets! So we've already established that she's technical, well-connected, and highly effective but guess what? She's also extremely personable! She's so down-to-earth, friendly, and relaxed that my toddler always jumps for joy when she hears we're heading to Berkeley, which she equates to seeing Sarah. My husband, who is super analytical, loves chatting with her and learning about all the technical aspects because she's very smart, factual, and abundantly clear. I myself am generally slow to warm up to people and skew towards the introvert side but felt instantly comforted upon meeting her and have always felt an immense amount of trust in not just her capacity to execute but also in that of her motivation to do everything ethically with the best of intentions for our family--she is VERY conscientious. Even though we are not at the higher range in terms of spending power out of all of her clients, never once did we feel like we were treated as less important or as if we were just another transaction. In fact, she is STILL helping us with the home we bought in regards to repairs/renovations/advice. How about that for commitment?!?! Everything she does only further serves to reinforce that she's always on your team. We are so grateful to Sarah for taking out all the guesswork and stress for us so that we could just stay laser-focused on our goals. That is exactly what an amazing realtor will do for you and the reason why we will be a lifelong customer! If we ever buy another home or sell our existing home, she'd be the only person we'd call!! read more

Sarah is a phenomenal realtor. We randomly met Sarah at an open house. After meeting her, we reached out to her to ask her about her knowledge of the East Bay and primarily Oakland. She said she knew it well as she had grown up in a number of areas of Oakland. From there, she sent us a number of properties and took us to a few places to get an idea for what we were looking for. She was really patient with us as we had a broad idea of what we were looking for and where we wanted to live. She was amazing at asking questions and letting us answer. She is incredibly knowledgeable. This was our first home buying experience and so we were a bit nervous. She helped so much with that and gave us whatever time and space we needed to think through different properties. She consistently went over and above expectations. So many times, I would think, "Is a realtor supposed to do all of this?" And then she would go beyond that. She helped us so much when working with the broker and listing agent, etc. Many times she would get answers for us that we didn't know how to get. The MAIN THINGS that we really love about Sarah: 1. Always on time. 2. Calls when she says she will call. Dependable. 3. Patient. 4. Listens really well. 5. Helped slow us down. Many times we would just sit in a property for 15-20 minutes to get the feel for the place and whether or not we could see ourselves calling it home. 6. Didn't rush us. 7. Her husband is a contractor and she can ask him questions about foundations, etc. to get more knowledge about a property. 8. She is a Bay Area native so knows the geography really well. 9. Her personality is welcoming and she is quite enjoyable to drive around and look at houses with. One time I told her we weren't going to buy a house just so we could hang with her on the weekends. 10. I could go on. My wife and I feel so fortunate that we randomly met Sarah and that she has been so incredible. We are so grateful. We highly recommend her (obviously). read more

I can't say enough good things about Sarah. She helped us keep our entire looking, bidding & closing process to under two months. She is 100% communicative, proactive & honest. Sarah made buying a house fun and as easy as possible. I couldn't be happier that we found our home and that we had the pleasure of working with her. read more

We worked with Sarah Ridge to find a house in Oakland. We were first-time home-buyers, so a lot of the process was very new to us. Sarah was able to guide us and patiently answer all of our many questions. I really liked that Sarah made the extra effort to look into (and sometimes crawl into) the crawlspace of every house we visited and explain what was happening underneath the hood. We learned a bunch about seismic and foundation issues, much more than we would have just glancing at the renovated (and often staged) interiors. Sarah also has a ton of remodeling/renovation ideas, especially when we were trying to imagine how we would modify various spaces to work for us. In the end, we actually managed to buy something quite quickly despite the general insanity of the market! Sarah has been super helpful after our purchase as well, helping us to tie up some loose ends with the sellers, and recommending contractors to finish up some final bits of work in the house. All in all, I would definitely recommend working with her! read more

Sarah Ridge helped my family find and secure a dream home in West Berkeley with responsive communication and insider guidance all along. I spoke with three different realtors before choosing Sarah because of her Bay Area expertise in both selling and buying, background knowledge in construction, and professional connections with local lenders. She recommended local lenders and buying approaches that gave us an edge in a tough market, and was patient when I had many questions as a first-time home buyer. At the end of the day, it was so valuable to have a realtor I could trust in my corner that I cannot imagine buying or selling without her. We were underdogs, and she fought for us, laughed with us, and landed us a gem of a house. Thanks so much Sarah! read more

Sarah helped us sell our East Bay home in early 2022. We loved working with her and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a smart, skilled, and strategic agent to help navigate the challenging East Bay real estate market. Sarah is the consummate real estate professional. She brings a wealth of experience representing both buyers and sellers. She is extremely savvy, and you want someone on your side who has such great judgment and deep real estate knowledge. Sarah was always super responsive to our many questions, providing timely and thorough answers. Communication was great throughout the 10 months that we worked with her. She provided daily updates at critical times, and was always responsive to our calls, texts, and emails. Sarah is passionate about real estate, and it shows. It takes a lot of experience, skill, and passion to be a top-producing agent, and Sarah has all of these great qualities in abundance. Sarah advised us on the remodel of our house in preparation for sale, and offered well-informed strategic marketing decisions about staging, timing, and pricing. She was the ultimate guide during a long and challenging journey. Perhaps the clincher is that Sarah is a nice person, and a pleasure to interact with. We cannot recommend her enough. read more

Sarah was an invaluable help to every step in buying our home in Berkeley. From the moment we met her at an open house, she went above and beyond to make sure that we were comfortable with every aspect of the purchase - from walking through each step of the inspection with us, helping us hire an engineer to do additional inspections of the foundation and seismic retrofitting, and staying in close contact with our lender. She has continued to be a great resource for us even after our close, making sure that we have the best contacts for the work that needs to be done on the house. We really can't say enough wonderful things about Sarah and don't think we would have survived this crazy process without her. read more

We love working with Sarah so much that our only hesitation in buying our dream home was that it would cut short our time working with her. She truly wowed us with her deep knowledge of the local housing market, home construction, architecture and interior design...we could not be happier nor feel more lucky to have gotten to work with her. Not only does her warmth and promptness make her a dream to work with as clients, it means she smooths over any challenges with other agents and gains insights into what the owners want in an offer. This means you save money (she saved us 100k from what we wanted to offer), and you are able to present an offer that gets you into your dream home. Sarah continues to go above and beyond at every stage, making sure that once a house is purchased, you have all her recommendations on contractors, architects, engineers, fence builders...no detail is too small (she even has a fantastic skill for garden design). Sarah is much much more than what you'd expect from a real estate agent, and we were so lucky to have her help. read more

Sarah is fabulous! She is warm, engaging, attentive, caring and professional. She brought a wealth of creativity and knowledge to the sale of our house, and it was a huge success! She makes everything easy, and is great at guiding you through the process of selling a house. We recommend her highly!!! read more

5*+ Sarah recently helped us as we bought our house in Oakland. We saw 20+ homes together, and always felt Sarah had our best interests in mind. She was able to point out positives and negatives on each property that we likely would have missed. She was very knowledgeable about the areas we were looking at, the houses we saw and the entire process. We never felt any pressure throughout the process. Sarah worked well with our lender and made sure everything was done correctly. As first time home buyers, we could not be happier and give Sarah the highest recommendations. read more

I don't write many Yelp reviews, but we just bought our first home with Sarah, and I definitely feel the need to spread the love. She was a fantastic partner throughout the entire process. My husband and I had no idea what we were looking for and Sarah helped guide us through the entire process, listening to what we liked and showing us a good range of options. She was always conscious of our budget and never pushed us. She has extensive knowledge of the bay area market as well as a very in depth knowledge of building/construction which was super helpful. She was always willing to talk to us at whatever time worked for us. Always patient when she was explaining various factors and things to consider. I couldn't believe she had more clients than us because she made us feel so important. We ended up getting an amazing deal on a great property because she saw a great opportunity and helped us jump on it. I cannot recommend her enough. If you are looking for a realtor who will be extremely honest, helpful, responsive and knowledgable, not to mention sweet and fun, Sarah is perfect! read more

We met a few agents when we started looking for a home and from our first conversation Sarah was different. Why? She's honest She's a real person She genuinely has the best interest of her clients in mind She's aware that she's not simply selling you new shoes or a car, she's helping you find a home and that means something. The agent you work with matters a lot more then we initially thought. It takes a great agent with a lot of knowledge of the market to get you a house in the Bay Area. Sarah gave us all the information we need to make decisions. She knows what it takes to get a house with multiple offers but won't push you into anything you're not comfortable with. If you're putting a bid in on a house you want Sarah to write it for you. In the months we were with her we saw her predictions come true time and again. She was always right about what a house was going to sell for and what kind of offer we would need to write to be at the table. Sarah is the reason we live in our dream home. She didn't drop off once we were in contract or even the minute we closed. She was just as easy to get a hold of and willing to help and answer questions. The care and attention she gives to the entire transaction is just another example of how genuinely invested in each client she is. We didn't know buying a home could be this awesome. Stop reading and give her a call. read more

Finding our home was no easy task. As a matter of fact it was really exhausting - specifically with two very young kids. But you already know that going into that endeavor. What you don't know, is how much of a difference a great agent will make. Sarah navigated us through the craziness of the 2021 Bay Area market, she took the time and put in a lot of effort to understand what we were looking for, and ultimately found our home for us. We have never heard of, or worked with a real estate agent as passionate, dedicated, inquisitive, and hard-working as Sarah. She is whole-heartedly interested in finding the right home for you. And that doesn't only mean a beautiful home, but one that has a solid foundation, a well functioning french drain, a structurally reliable roof, a good vibe, and so many more. And if it doesn't, she will point it out to you, and explain it to you in detail, and make sure you understand everything about it. And yes, she took the time and leveraged her experience to explain many details to us for every single house we visited. And there were many! The most valuable trait Sarah has given us, is that she made us think differently about our home, and that is a gift that keeps on giving. If we ever sell our home, or look for a new one, Sarah will be the one to represent us. read more

Hello, We met Sarah in person during an eventful week in California in May. And, we are now the owners of a condominium in Albany in late June. My husband and I live on East Coast, and buying a property near our children and grandchildren has become a dream over time. Sarah was willing to communicate with us before our visit, and devoted time to us during the time we were in the area, enabling us to hone our choices and to proceed forward with our search. We made two offers, and we think she went the extra mile (10 miles) regarding property offer presentation, personal negotiation, and continued care every step of the way. She truly was our advocate and educator during this adventure. A pre closing issue proved once again how devoted to our process and our right to choice she was. Sarah proved to be an excellent choice for us, and we highly recommend her. She is very knowledgeable about the area, straightforward, caring, client oriented, savvy, and ethical. What else is there? Regards, Laurel and Thomas F. read more

Sarah recently helped my wife and I sell our home in Albany and we can't say enough good things about her! She is really bright and very knowledgeable about the area. From our first contact we had the sense that she "got" us and was ready to advocate for our interests. She was consistently responsive, straightforward, actively engaged, and determined to negotiate the best deal on our behalf. Our house was a unique property, well located with tremendous potential, but definitely in need of work and attention. Sarah understood that it would be a unique buyer who would see the possibilities and have the wherewithal to realize them. She skillfully strategized to locate that buyer and successfully closed the deal. We are really grateful to her. And, not only that, she is really likable! We can not recommend her more highly! read more

We could not have gotten our home without Sarah! As first time home buyers, we certainly needed guidance and expertise especially in the ridiculously competitive Bay Area market. She knew exactly how to prepare the best offer possible while staying within our budget and finding the perfect home. Sarah knows the business and has great connections for any future maintenance the house may need. Her knowledge base of structural work and landscaping is a major plus. She is extremely responsive, detail oriented, and willing to do whatever it takes to find the right fit. We are still in shock that we are living in such a beautiful home. We recommend her highly! read more