Sheila is unparalleled as a realtor, extremely professional and highly skilled in every respect, and yields the very best results in record time. She helped us determine exactly the right price for our home, provided spot-on advice as we prepared and staged it for sale, and secured multiple offers for us very quickly after it went on the market. She did this through her superb skill and decades of experience at the highest level. We got our full asking price and an accelerated closing with no problems or issues. Sheila and her team delivered the above results with understated and quiet finesse. They are all about serving their clients at every level, and they were there for my husband and me from our very first meeting until close of escrow. Sheila answered every phone call immediately or as soon as possible, coached us at every turn, and pushed us gently but firmly when we hesitated at crucial moments. She treated us with respect and compassion - like family members, actually. We trusted her without question. She knew what to do and delivered what we needed, while always making it very clear that ultimately everything was our decision. Without reservation, we cannot recommend Sheila and her team more highly. You will not regret using her in your endeavor to either sell or buy a home. read more

My husband and I have always dreamed of having a home in the wine country. We stumbled across one and Sheila was the selling agent. It turned out to be a great blessing in disguise. Sheila met us within minutes of our initial call to see the home. She was pleasant and calm and not overbearing whatsoever. Sheila knew her business. She knew the ins and outs of the home and left no question unanswered. Sheila also had vast knowledge of the area and its history. (She even knew the names and stories of the surrounding neighbors in the area!) Sheila always kept us informed and used her expertise to give us the best service. She always went above and beyond- even on nights and weekends. She is a HUGE resource for any and all needs- you name it: roof contractor, pool cleaner, restaurants, etc. I can honestly say, both my husband and I are tough customers, but Sheila really gained our trust immensely through the buying process. What you see with Sheila is what you get. There is no pretense or inauthentic act. She really is the most kind, professional and truly honest realtor we have ever met. We highly recommend Sheila to anyone seeking a truly professional realtor. Bryan and Paula read more

Moving to an entirely new area on a tight time frame in the fast-paced market in Sonoma County was cause for considerable stress for our family. We were so fortunate to have the patience and professionalism of Sheila Deignan at Wine Country Group Realtors as our advocate in the real estate world. Sonoma County is entirely new region for us and we relied heavily on Sheila's years of experience and insight. She took the time to get to know us and our needs in order to carefully match us to the perfect home and neighborhood. Our budget was always respected and Sheila made us feel that our business was valued. We had many hiccups in the process and we were so thankful to have Sheila as our advocate. Her incredible depth of knowledge and diplomatic manor became essential to making sure that the right property became our home at the right price. She and her team also took extra time to help us connect with qualified and reasonable flooring, paint and contract professionals. We recommend Sheila Deignan and her team without reservation as the most highly knowledgeable, professional and caring realtors in Sonoma County. read more

Sheila represented us as buyer's agent in our successful search for a home in Sonoma. She was amazing and exceeded our expectations...you will not go wrong if you choose to work with Sheila! Our friends also used her and had an equally positive experience. Sheila is incredibly knowledgeable about the area, including advantages and disadvantages to different neighborhoods or properties. She has been in the area for a long time and that background is so valuable in providing context that we lacked being new to the area. She also has a vast network spanning other realtors, local vendors, and contractors, all of which helped our process go smoothly during negotiations and after closing. Her calm personality was invaluable during the offer negotiation process -- she effectively uses her charm to develop a good rapport with her counterpart on the other side, which is so important to a smooth deal. She was prompt, responsive, effective and organized. She has a great attention to detail, and I always knew we were in good hands and our transaction went off without a hitch. She's an A+, you won't be disappointed! read more

Selecting a real estate professional is as much about finding someone with knowledge and expertise as it is finding someone you can trust and who will respect your needs and wishes. With Sheila, we could not have found a better match. Her experience and knowledge of the real estate market goes without saying. Her professionalism extended to every aspect from start to finish of the process of selling our Sonoma home. But more importantly, she was a caring and calming guide and a voice of reason throughout the entire process. She always gave clear advice and direction but at the same time was very respectful of our opinions. We knew we had a challenging property to sell that didn't appeal to all buyers, but we felt it was also something special that we had curated and designed over the years. Sheila handled the sale of our home with the same care and admiration for the property that we shared. We never felt pressured to make decisions that would make the sale easier or faster for her benefit. Her follow through on every detail was impeccable, and we could not have been happier with the outcome. read more

August 2013: Sheila was recommended to us by a friend for whom she was also the realtor for a purchase. Sheila helped us purchase our first home in the United States (having moved here from Australia), and she provided all the guidance we needed through the whole process, from making an offer through to closing. She made the whole process smooth and easy. We greatly valued her expertise about the local market, and her skill in both negotiating and calming and guiding us. Additionally, Sheila is incredibly friendly and nice! Sheila is awesome and we couldn't be happier. Update August 2016: Having to move from our wonderful home in Sonoma to New York for a job opportunity, we immediately contacted Sheila to sell our home for us. Sheila again did a 5 star job. She helped us to value and price the home, gave great advice on staging it; and she did a great job marketing it. She also helped us to decide on which offers were better for us. The result was that we had an offer that we happily accepted within a little over a week of it going on the market. read more

We had a wonderful experience working with Sheila Deignan. From the moment we met her at our initial meeting we knew we would be in very good hands. She is extremely knowledgeable about the local market and equipped us with a vast amount of information and advice. She helped us to locate the perfect home in Napa and lead us throughout our search with expert guidance and counsel. She worked hand in hand with our lender, and as a result, the entire process from opening of escrow to closing was seamless. And her invaluable support didn't stop once the sale was complete - we became aware of a few issues with the property once we moved in, and Sheila successfully negotiated the full repair with the seller. We couldn't have been happier working with Sheila; her knowledge, negotiation skills, and warm personality made this process a pleasure from start to finish. We feel that we not only have found the perfect house as a result of Sheila's guidance, but that we have secured a new friend as well. We wholeheartedly recommend her as your real estate expert! read more

I have experienced several real estate agents during the past 20 years and no one -- no one -- surpasses Sheila in the time and attention she gives to your particular real estate transaction. My transaction took place during the covid pandemic so was particularly complex and included an initial offer that I backed out of (as the seller) because of my anxiety about the future. I suspect many a realtor would have been happy to see the last of me but when I was ready to move forward again Sheila was right there and we picked up again and moved forward. Her advice re selling price was exactly right (I had an offer within a week); her years of experience served me SO well in this and many other regards. Restrictions re house access etc seemed to be changing weekly but Sheila was always on top of them, managing the info that need to be posted and the supplies that needed to be made available. She is personable, smart, funny, and extremely knowledgeable. I would recommend Sheila without a moment's hesitation. The best of the best!! read more

Sheila is the consummate real estate professional. From beginning to end, she calmly helps you through the entire transaction. I recently sold an investment property which was in "tired" condition and I was not proud to be known as the owner. Sheila arranged for and implemented all the required reports, handymen, painters and contractors. The property looked wonderful and sold the first hour it went on the market. I could not recommend her more highly.Sheila is the consummate real estate professional. From beginning to end, she calmly helps you through the entire transaction. I recently sold an investment property which was in "tired" condition and I was not proud to be known as the owner. Sheila arranged for and implemented all the required reports, handymen, painters and contractors. The property looked wonderful and sold the first hour it went on the market. I could not recommend her more highly. read more

We have bought and sold several properties over the past 30+ years dealing with many different situations and realtors. By far Sheila Deignan, Wine Country Group by Better Homes & Gardens Realty, surpassed and more than exceeded our expectations of a realtor. She was very knowledgeable and thorough. She demonstrated outstanding customer service and it was truly a pleasure to do business with Sheila. Sheila went above and beyond to solve tenant issues, sprinkler system failure, (she even watered the lawn until the sprinklers were repaired), failed smoke detector batteries, buyer/realtor special requests and more, just to name a few. We are located 70 miles away and Sheila was able to take care of everything that came up so we would not have to drive to Sonoma ourselves. Thank you so much Sheila for all that you did to make this complicated situation a very easy and pleasant experience. read more

Sheila was incredible. Her approach to finding the perfect property is meticulous and analytical, and she will give you solid advice when you find yourself asking if you should move forward or not, and not pushy. She truly wants what is best for her clients and will go to great lengths to achieve the best outcome for you. When we did find the perfect property, we found ourselves in the middle of a contested Court-ordered sale for the property we wanted. Sheila was very professional and stayed on top of the multitude of players in this deal, including several lawyers, bird dogging when necessary, in order to meet a very tight timeline for closing. Sheila knew the right people to call for all of the inspections needed, and was able to get them respond quickly to meet our needs. It is no wonder that Sheila is the top-ranked seller for Sonoma County. read more

Sheila is a lifesaver! She accepted the job as our listing agent for a specialty-type property with unique challenges during "off-season" home sales period. When problems arose and the property needed repairs she took them in stride, looked for solutions and forged ahead. She remained diligent, patient and gave us helpful and practical solutions. We admire her professional, friendly and kind demeanor while dealing with stressful situations that often arise during home sales and were grateful for her timely responses to all forms of communication. We would definitely reach out to Sheila again when we have real estate needs in the future. I am so glad that I listened to my husband's (a former client of Sheila's) description & recommendation of Sheila as she certainly lived up to the five-star rating he gave her. Kudos & Thank You Sheila!! read more

We just completed a wonderful transaction, purchasing a unique home in Sonoma. From the first time we met Shelia we knew she was the realtor we wanted to represent us. At the time we were not going to move quickly, but once we identified a property that met our criteria, Shelia snapped into action. Quickly we were able to arrange a visit, even though Shelia was out of town. From that visit we moved to submitting a contract. Throughout the contract negotiation process, Shelia represented our interest in a respectful way to the buyer. The buyer and their agent even acknowledged how Shelia's professionalism was important in their decision to accept our offer. From start to closing, which was less than 30 days, Shelia was always there to respond to questions or clarify requests. We could not be happier and would highly recommend her. read more

I was amazed by Sheila's knowledge, professionalism and negotiation skills. She was easy to work with and made our home purchase easy as pie. She was accessible at every step of the way, from the beginning phase of our search, to the offer stage, and beyond. During the whole process, Sheila always answered emails and calls instantly, responding in detail to all the questions we had. Once an offer was made, Sheila's Team were always on top of things until closing. I like that Sheila genuinely cares about finding ways to help her clients in a better position. I recommend Sheila to anyone who supports getting things done as quickly and efficiently as possible. The level of service we received from her was beyond what we expected and will definitely be using her in the future purchases to come! read more

From the beginning, Sheila impressed us with her knowledge of the real estate market, her openness to hearing our concerns and needs, and her overall professionalism. She guided us through the process of submitting an offer, scheduling inspections, and applying for a loan. Her extensive network of excellent resources meant that we did not have to research and find vendors for ourselves (although that was always an option). She was patient with our many questions and quick to respond to any concerns. An added plus was that most of our transactions were done remotely (electronically) and the entire closing process was completed quickly and smoothly. We very much enjoyed working with her and her team and would recommend her to anyone looking to buy property in the future. read more

Sheila listed my mom's house in Temelec and helped me get it ready for market. She has many contacts who helped get the property painted, got repairs done, and all with little trouble to me. Sheila knows the paperwork involved in the real estate contracts and found all of the errors and oversights in the agreements. Much of this is done on line with Docusign. She was very thorough in getting these documents correct or modified as necessary. I followed her recommendations and she got the place sold in short order. Sheila had it lightly staged and the on line photos looked great. She is a great communicator and is quick to answer texts and emails from me. No wonder she is the top sales person in the area! I strongly recommend her. read more

It is pleasure to write a review of Sheila's efforts and accomplishments in the very recent sale of our home in Sonoma. In reviewing multiple agents to represent us Sheila became our obvious choice for many reasons. Her appearance, presentation and interpersonal skills were clearly exhibited and the enthusiasm for her task exceeded that of her competitors. During the ensuing process she was always attentive, knowledgable, anticipated our questions and was reassuringly informative. Her guidance was appropriate, supportive and demonstrated her long experience in her profession and in the area. We recommend her without hesitation to anyone seeking a Real Estate agent in the Greater Sonoma region. Dan and Barbara Kaplan read more

We knew we'd found the right realtor when we emailed Sheila on a Sunday evening about selling our home and our phone rang 5 minutes later. From the start, Sheila was organized, well versed on the local housing market and wonderful at guiding us through the steps necessary to prepare our home for sale. Being out of town sellers, we needed someone who could help oversee renovations for us. She had a great team of people to employ on our behalf and the result was wonderful. Her pricing strategy was excellent and our end result was way more than we expected. She went above and beyond all expectations and we would use her again in a heartbeat. We quickly referred her to a friend who had a great experience, as well. read more

Sheila is hands down the best in wine country. Look no further. She knows everyone you want a realtor to know either during the sale (for inspections, etc) or post sale (referrals for various work you might need to do). She knows all the other agents too...which means she can get you in to see properties easily, and in some cases even before they hit the market. There's no question I wouldn't have gotten my house in Sonoma without Sheila as my partner. She also gives good advice on strategizing around an offer. She's also honest - if she doesn't think a property is great, she will tell you. Last but certainly not least - she's really a great person and you actually enjoy spending time with her. read more