Eileen Townsend & Team

"Eileen was an invaluable asset to helping us buy a home in a very limited geographical area in Berkeley. We wanted to buy a home that was walking distance to amenities and to our children's school so it took us a very long time ~a year to find the right home. Anytime I saw a home that was interesting, I'd ask Eileen about it and she would always come back with very detailed information about exactly how much she thought it was worth, how much it would likely go for and she'd always come back with insightful information. When the houses sold, they'd always sell for sometimes exactly what Eileen thought it would go for. I knew I was in the right hands when I finally found the home that I actually wanted to make an offer on. The house had just gone on the market, Eileen and I visited it the very next day. She has been in the real estate world in Berkeley for so long that she is very well connected with all the agents in the area. In Berkeley's competitive real estate market where each home gets on average 4-5 offers, I can't emphasize enough how important it is to have an agent like Eileen who has relationships and knows the other agents that are also working in the area. Our offer was ultimately in competition with 5 other offers and it was the first offer we wrote together and we won! The trickiest and most nerve wracking part is getting the offer price right and this is where Eileen really shines. In addition to her own insights, she was able to find and sleuth out information on comps in the area that was still pending. We could not have gotten this house without Eileen's help. Eileen's team helped keep everything on track during the closing period and we closed very quickly, without any hiccups. Eileen is also an invaluable resource for everything from finding home insurance to all types of different contractors. I found the best insurance rate from her list of insurance agents. I'm so glad we worked with Eileen. She really came through for us every time we needed her. Eileen is an astute and exceptionally hard working realtor. She often worked late into the night to make sure everything was taken care of."

"We had a fantastic experience with Eileen as our realtor in Berkeley! She's is undoubtedly a top-notch realtor who knows Berkeley like the back of her hand. She has an A+ knowledge of the Berkeley neighborhoods, UC Berkeley student community, Berkeley culture, and city rules, making her an invaluable asset to anyone looking to buy a home in the area. Her openness, honesty, and caring nature set her apart from the rest. Eileen was always patient and gave us plenty of time and advice to think, rethink, and make the right decision without any pressure from her side. Eileen's willingness to go the extra mile for us is commendable. She showed the home to us multiple times and was always available on phone, text, and in person when we wanted to come by the property. Her availability made the entire home buying process smooth and stress-free for us. As someone from the south bay, having Eileen as a local expert was a great advantage, and she leveraged her knowledge to our benefit. Overall, I cannot recommend Eileen enough. She is an outstanding realtor who genuinely cares about her clients and goes above and beyond to make sure they find the perfect home. Eileen closed the deal fast and made the entire process as painless as possible. She did the final walkthrough on her own for us and even bought a lockbox and placed it at the property after closing. If you are looking for a realtor in Berkeley, Eileen is who you want. Thank you, Eileen, for your exceptional service and professionalism!"

"Eileen did a fabulous job helping sell our house! I can't believe the volume of information she handles, the late hours she kept to move things ahead, and how she navigated a variety of interests at a time when striking the right note and making smart decisions mattered more than ever."

"We were very grateful that a family member connected us to Eileen when we were first starting our hunt for a home in the Bay Area. With demand through the roof, we knew it was a tough time to buy (especially in our price range) and it was so reassuring to have Eileen's experience, connections, and 'get to work' attitude in our corner. The Bay Area is a tough market in the best of times and we faced a steep learning curve, but Eileen was able to refer us to a wonderful lender and she really worked with us to find something that met our needs and our budget, even when it meant branching out and exploring many different neighborhoods and properties. We so appreciated her willingness to discuss and deliberate over the many details of each property so that we were really making an informed decision. We could not be happier with the perfect house that we now call home! Thanks, Eileen!"

"Eileen Townsend is an excellent real estate agent. We knew our home needed some updates to prepare for sale but wanted to keep our costs down to a manageable level. Eileen recommended a company to review the home and make recommendations. They were an excellent company and provided quite a few options and costs to consider. Although, honestly, some of the recommendations didn’t make sense to us…would that update really be beneficial?...would this update really be worth the expense? There were some tough decisions to make on where best to spend out budget. With Eileen’s experience and expertise we were able to work out the best combination of improvements that would both fit within our budget as well as appeal to prospective buyers. The home looked wonderful when all the work was done and we received top dollar! That’s a testament to Eileen’s knowledge of the market and her ability to balance all of our needs in this process. Eileen is also very adept at handling the actual sales process once our home hit the market. She had a very clear plan on how long the house would show and for taking offers. We ended up getting multiple offers so Eileen’s guidance again was essential in reviewing and evaluating the offers. Once we decided on the one to accept, Eileen was still there holding our hands until escrow closed. We appreciate Eileen’s attention to detail, willingness to answer all of our questions and ability to make us feel like we were always her top priority. She’s got a great personality and excellent communication skills. You can’t go wrong having Eileen as your representative."