Jeff Ortman | Kennedy & Associates

"My wife and I had been coming up to Sea Ranch for nearly twenty years and had met dozens of realtors. None of our previous encounters had ever worked out. We clicked with Jeff right off the bat. We were especially impressed that he spent more time listening than selling. He was therefore well positioned to move quickly when a home that was just right for us came along. Jeff was very helpful after the purchase as well. He was instrumental in helping us get acquainted with the community, especially in directing us to local contractors that could perform the work we needed done after our purchase. I would happily work with Jeff again however we like the place we are in so much, that I don't think we will be moving any time soon."

"Jeff was thorough, patient and thoughtful during the entire time that we looked for and eventually purchased a home. At the onset, we were uncertain as to what type of house we wanted and even the general location. Rather than pressure us to make a decision, he did the opposite, urging us to take our time. His attitude in this regard allowed us to examine a variety of options. At one point we even placed a deposit on a home and rescinded the offer within several days. Jeff understood why we did so and continued to provide his expertise as we continued our search. We came to realize that had we acted on our initial find, we would have been highly limited in what we wanted in terms of space and how we wanted to use that space. Looking back, it clearly would have been a poor decision. In the end, we found a property that required a good deal of repair and remodel but we purchased that property with a clear understanding as to what would be necessary to make it our home and have no regrets. Jeff is clearly an expert in the field of real estate, understands the complex geography of coastal properties and never wavered in his patience and understanding. I am so pleased that we chose Jeff to be our agent."

"My husband and I really enjoyed working with Jeff. He made our dream home buying experience so much less stressful! We would whole heartedly recommend Jeff and his team to anyone looking for an agent."

"In 2018 Jeff helped us buy our home in Gualala area. We had some broad parameters to work with so the options went in several directions. He knows the area well and we were able to ultimately get everything we wanted in a home. I would say that he clearly loves his job and was a pleasure to work with. His office, Kennedy & Associates, proved great in our interactions with them as well."

"Jeff, has Sea Ranch down as far as where, how and when to live or invest here. He was also very kind, attentive and clear the needs of both sides. I highly recommend him- I would give him 10 stars if I could"