Client Testimonials

When my husband and I started the (daunting!) journey of looking for a house to buy, we initially worked with a real estate agent who treated us as if we were just the average buyers with historically typical needs, limitations, etc. I remember feeling like I wasn't being seen for the unique person I am. Luckily, we were introduced to Shawna, and she immediately put us at ease with her compassionate listening skills, deep empathy, sense of humor, and realness. Until I met Shawna, I didn't even know that a real estate agent could be simultaneously masterful at her profession and joyful in her communication. Shawna helped us find the perfect home for our family, but we could not fathom saying goodbye to her when the house sale closed—she is now a dear friend!

As a first-time home buyer, it seemed like a very daunting task at the onset of the home-buying process. I am very fortunate (and grateful) that I worked with Shawna - she was so great at explaining everything and answering my questions, was always available, and really went above and beyond in every way. Looking back now, the entire process was actually very easy and enjoyable. I have Shawna to thank for that!

We had an unusually fast home buying experience. We saw the house with the listing agent and when the same day we decided to place an offer, the listing agent referred us to Shawna. We met via telephone that afternoon and had an offer submitted and accepted that evening. Shawna was incredibly efficient, calm, and thorough. As first time buyers, she walked us through the disclosures and offered invaluable advice. Shawna got us through escrow to close on time and made the process as seamless as possible. Working with her it was clear she is very experienced, knowledgeable, thorough, thoughtful and attentive to detail. We would highly recommend Shawna!

Had a great experience working with Shawna! My partner and I were first time home buyers and complete novices. Shawna was patient, attentive, and encouraging throughout the process. She was constantly finding new listings for us to review that fit our criteria and was highly available to attend open houses, review disclosures, and answer our general questions. When it came time to make an offer, Shawna helped us navigate a tricky counter situation and got our offer accepted, despite not being the highest. She then smoothly got us through a 16 day close. Couldn't have had a better experience or ended up with a more perfect home!

Closing on our dream home just before the new year in our ideal neighborhood was an absolute delight, all thanks to the exceptional guidance and support from Shawna! From the moment we met her, she became an invaluable asset to our home-buying journey. Her patience was evident as my partner and I navigated through different East Bay neighborhoods to find our perfect fit. What truly amazed us was Shawna's unparalleled proactiveness. I'd send her a list of 4-5 homes I planned on seeing and within a few days she'd provide detailed summaries tailored to our preferences, saving us an immense amount of time and effort. Her efficiency was really game-changer; she even sent us disclosures beforehand so we could swiftly identify deal breakers before setting out to view homes.?(We really loved that.) When we identified the home we wanted to make an offer on, Shawna's was extremely prompt. She gathered crucial information from the seller's agent, keeping us updated on the home's status and interest levels. This allowed us to craft a competitive offer with confidence. Throughout the escrow process, Shawna remained our beacon, ensuring we were well-informed. Her support extended really above and beyond our expectations; she was there for us during moments of stress, offering solutions and kind words when needed (like when I made an error transferring our earnest money she was there to solve and mitigate). Meeting Shawna was a bit serendipitous for us, but we are glad we had to opportunity to work with both her. Shawna's expertise, proactive approach, and unwavering support made our home-buying experience not just successful but genuinely enjoyable.

We had a terrific experience working with Shawna! What we loved most about Shawna was: 1. Shawna is determined and diligent. She is highly action oriented and can move quickly and efficiently. She works really hard for her clients. 2. She has high attention to detail. Buying a home means reviewing hundreds of pages of disclosures and other documents; Shawna was always super sharp and flagged many points we had missed in our initial reviews 3. Shawna is super well connected with agents across the Bay Area. These connections were extremely valuable as we conducted our search 4. Shawna CARES deeply about her clients. She invested in learning about us as people and her work always came with a very appreciated personal touch We feel really fortunate to have worked with Shawna and would highly recommend her to all. Thank you for your amazing partnership Shawna!

We feel so fortunate to have had such a skillful professional representing the sale of our beloved abode. Shawna works deftly as a true team and shares these attributes: highly experienced, knowledgeable, organized, patient and thoughtful, intelligent, and intuitive. Prepping the house for sale was eased by her knowledge of working with competent vendors and craftspeople and her outstanding stewardship process. As a result, we achieved our desired results through client-focused collaboration and remarkable negotiation skills. We could not have asked for a better experience. Thank you!