“Killer combination of intelligence, sensitivity, and intuitive insight…yet she can put her hand through a brick wall when she needs to.”
– Derek P.
“Holly, what can I say? You’ve been amazing – a joy to work with – a consummate professional at every turn. Thank you for your incredible generosity on so many levels.”
“Holly, it was especially meaningful to us that you were always positive, even when we were encountering our own personal complications. You made it all seem possible to cope with.”
“Holly knows her stuff. She was outstanding in handling so many issues – both professionally and ethically – when she helped us purchase and later sell our home. She is always professional, focused, and composed. She is honest with her opinions but will respect her client’s opinions as well. She’s supportive and down to earth, so I always felt she had our best interests at heart, while balancing that with a strong knowledge of what is realistic and doable in the real estate market. Bottom line, Holly is a smart, professional, focused and knowledgeable agent and I whole-heartedly recommend her.”
“Holly, we were talking over dinner this evening about what a dazzling job you did in selling our Berkeley hills home. We knew you were good, having observed you in the neighborhood over a period of several years; but when you produced six offers for us by the end of the first day our house was shown, we were amazed – and, of course, delighted! When we get around to putting our Georgia house on the market, you’re just going to have to take a leave of absence and get on out here. We can’t imagine selling a house without you!”
“We discovered Holly at a neighborhood Open House and felt immediately that she would become our agent, based on her forthrightness, enthusiasm, and intelligence. We never regretted that decision as she guided us unfailingly through the sale of our home and the purchase of another. We especially appreciated her willingness to stay in constant communication with us as events unfolded. We recommend her enthusiastically and without reservation.”
“We had a feeling this was the right house. When we came to look, the lockbox malfunctioned, but that didn’t stop Holly. After calling the seller’s agent for permission, she produced a wrench, removed the bars from a basement window, climbed through the opening (the size of a mailbox) into the utter unknown, groped her way through the house and grandly let us in the front door!
Holly trusts her own instincts as well as ours. Her professionalism and guidance resulted in our getting a fantastic house in a neighborhood we never thought we could afford, clearly some kind of miracle in this market. Thank you, Holly!”
– Andrea L. and Jeremy C.
“I have been continually impressed by Holly’s poise, perception, and initiative. She invariably comports herself with an amazingly professional manner, and does not fail to support her client’s position with zeal and ardor where appropriate. She was emphatically on my side.”
“Holly, my sister and I want to thank you so very much for the splendid job you did in selling our parents’ home, in particular your patience and sympathetic support as we moved through this wrenching process. You were a consummate professional in handling the myriad details, and since we live far away we were especially grateful for your willingness to meet with workpeople and your hands-on management. Your advice about improving and staging the property was invaluable, and paid off handsomely in the bottom line. And finally, thank you for remaining so available to us through and beyond the closing. We heartily recommend you.”
“Holly, I want to thank you for your skillful negotiation of my purchase. Your particular expertise provided many insights, and in the final analysis prevented me from making some rather costly mistakes. I am especially grateful for the forthright and honest manner in which you persuaded the sellers to make repairs which my own inspector deemed necessary. It is without hesitation that I recommend your services.”
“Holly, thank you for pulling off a miracle. You will be rewarded on earth and in heaven.”
“As first time home buyers, we interviewed several agents and even worked with one for a short time before meeting Holly. We liked Holly by far the best. Our demands were fairly particular, but she quickly recognized what we were looking for. She used excellent judgment, maintained a high level of activity on our behalf, and never pressured us (unlike other agents). When we found the right house Holly acted quickly, was tough with the sellers, and, I am sure, saved us many thousands of dollars. At all times, Holly was a pleasure to work with and very responsive to our questions and concerns. As first time buyers we were very fortunate to be able to rely on her substantial knowledge from start to finish.”
“I wish I could do something meaningful to show my appreciation. This entire ordeal of selling my home was made infinitely more bearable for me because of Holly’s patience, graciousness, cheerfulness, and responsiveness. I knew I could always count on her. I’ve worked with many agents, and Holly is exponentially better than the rest.”
“Holly put our best interests first – we never felt like we were working with a sales person who only wanted to close a deal and get on with it. She had educated opinions and told us the pros and cons, but she didn’t try to sell us. She made the sometimes nerve-wracking process of buying a house easy for us.”
“Holly brings a combination of intelligence, creativity, and enthusiasm to her work so I was able to rely on her for everything. She sold my house quickly and for an excellent price in an otherwise slow market. I’ve recommended her to all my friends and associates.”
“I am so grateful for Holly’s professionalism and perseverance in selling my Berkeley TIC-turned-condominium. You would have thought she was selling a million dollar home, not a condo. Her expertise undoubtedly led to the sale.”
“Holly was faced with an extremely challenging project when she listed our home. It had already been marketed previously by other agents for many months, we had accepted two contracts which had both fallen apart, and we were about to move across the country. She carried out an aggressive marketing plan which resulted in a solid sale, and continued to shine through an emotional (for us) escrow process when we were thousands of miles away. We felt so comfortable having her handle it all for us – and needless to say, the sale was completed in a most professional manner.”
“We were delightfully surprised by the personal care Holly gave to us and the property – she held our hands and watered our flowers! We had never sold a property while living 2,500 miles away from it, but thanks to her expert guidance we didn’t lose a bit of sleep, and we sold it for much more than we had anticipated.”
“I have worked with many Realtors in the past, and Holly is by far the best of any I have ever known. Don’t waste your time with anyone else. Holly listed my home for more than the previous agent, and sold it for full price. We never had to lift a finger.”
“Thank you, thank you, thank you! I never thought working with a Realtor could be this fun or easy. As usual, you are on top of much more than we could ever have hoped.”
“We knew a special approach would be needed to sell our 1893 house. Holly’s plan was a step above the rest and absolutely perfect for our house. Most agents seem to think that selling consists of writing a generic description, putting up a few signs, holding an open house and that’s it. Holly’s approach shows that she understands both the mechanics and the psychology of selling. She handles everything flawlessly and made it unbelievably easy for us.”
“We felt our questions were endless, but Holly put us at ease and explained all our options in a relaxed and professional manner. She is a savvy and articulate advocate who clearly does everything in her power to make the process as smooth and beneficial to her clients as possible. It still amazes us that Holly was able to handle all the inevitable snags while we vacationed in Europe! Upon our return, papers were ready to be signed. We truly benefited from her expertise.”
“Holly’s a real human being. She didn’t work for us; she worked with us.”
“My husband and I had what we consider to be one of our most pleasurable business experiences working with Holly. Her professionalism, sensitivity to clients’ concerns (she really hears what is being said and translates even vague needs into concrete options), her positive attitude and, last but not least, her tenacity and conscientiousness are several reasons that come easily to mind. We have worked with agents in other areas, and Holly is special indeed.”
“Her fund of information is extensive – and that which she doesn’t understand, she researches until she does. She pays exceptional attention to detail and adherence to standards.”
“Holly, heartfelt thanks to you for all your delightful and good-natured energy in the sale of our home. Let me know if there’s anything I can do for you.”
“Holly, thank you so much for the top-notch professional service you have given us throughout the process of selling my mother’s home. I particularly appreciate your kind and considerate treatment toward my mother, your clear and intelligent explanations of everything, and your patience with our shortcomings during this difficult period. I would recommend you whole heartedly to anyone in need of real estate services!”
“I was introduced to Holly by my real estate lender, and was immediately impressed by her sense of caring. With Holly’s expert guidance, I now have the ideal property along with a vast fund of real estate knowledge. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking knowledge, caring, and service.”
“Holly, thank you for being fantastically prompt and responsive as ever.”
“Holly, I want to thank you again for your Herculean efforts on our behalf. Your good judgment, tact and organization were godsends to us at a very difficult time in our lives and we are so grateful to you. Not only did you sell the house for a handsome price but you made the whole process as effortless as imaginable.”
“Holly does business the right way. Her dedication, passion and knowledge are the reasons we would work with her again – and her attention to detail, reliability and intelligence are the reasons our house sold within a week. She always goes the extra mile.”
“Holly was a joy to work with. She was extraordinarily perceptive about our needs and tastes, an astute negotiator, and professional in every way. Her understanding of people, of business and the market, and of buildings and construction all combine to make her a wonderful agent. We unequivocally and enthusiastically recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Feel free to contact us personally.”
“Unlike many other agents who try to establish a “personal” relationship in order to impose themselves as “friends,” Holly stayed focused on the property. For this reason, we do now consider her a true friend: somebody you can really trust.”
“First and foremost, Holly is a communicator. The lines were always open. She returned calls, immediately. She listened, really listened. Holly also has more marketing savvy than any agent out there. I never had to worry about whether she would do it like I would. She did it better. No sweat.”
“Holly, your approach showed that you understand both the mechanics and psychology of selling. Your performance and guidance through escrow was exceptional. Our having to move prior to closing made the logistics difficult and timing critical. You handled everything flawlessly and made it unbelievable easy for us.”
“I chose Holly over another agent I’d worked with previously because, from the very outset, I was impressed by Holly’s knowledge and confidence. Once I talked to Holly, I didn’t consider any other agents. As it turns out, my confidence in her was very well placed. Of particular importance was her exceptional ability to explain in simple yet concrete terms how the process works. She is very articulate and knows a lot about negotiation as well as home construction. I also appreciated her patience and encouragement – by the time we closed the deal, I felt she had earned more than twice her commission. Needless to say, I am one happy home-owner, thanks to Holly.”
“Holly always encouraged me to keep looking, not to compromise, not to overextend myself financially, and not to ‘settle’.”
“Holly has a lot of community connections and networks to promote properties in many creative ways. She is always friendly and courteous, not pushy, and she handles everything – I never had to lift a finger!”
“When the seller began to make the transaction difficult, your experience as a diplomatic, yet tough, negotiator shone. You represented our interests ahead of all others when the issues became contentious. I was glad to have you on my side during the altercations between the seller and her own agent.”
“Early in the process we had learned that this capable and experienced professional was completely trustworthy, was a strong decision maker, showed consistent initiative, and was a constant listener, taking into account the desires of her clients as well as the demands of the market place. My wife and I consider Holly to be an unusual person. We would recommend her as a Realtor for a home purchase or sale without hesitation or reservation.”
“Holly, when we asked you if you could make a rapid “turn-key” sale for us, we were very serious, but we had no idea that you would be able to get more than 120 brokers into a showing and sell our home for over a million dollars cash – more than we were asking – all in just six days in the winter.
We were searching for an agent in the Berkeley area with a reputation for going the extra mile and handling all the details. Your name came to us through word of mouth and you lived up to all our expectations and more. The way you went to bat for us is something we’ll always remember when our Berkeley friends ask about who to call for home sales.”
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“Holly did the antithesis of what everyone else in the real estate business did: she made me feel calm and in not only competent hands, but ones I could completely rely on and trust. I knew I could call her any time (and I did) and I knew she would do everything in her power – to answer, solve, soothe, pursue, re-group and succeed – that was necessary for me.”
– Marian L.
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Hello, I’m Holly Rose. I help people buy and sell homes in the East Bay. I specialize in fine old homes with interesting or historically significant architecture.