"Dear Friends
If you are thinking about buying or selling a house in
San Francisco, we would like to tell you about our agent, Kristin Hofso
of Bernal Hill Realty. First of all, she knows Bernal like nobody else.
She was also the right agent for us because:
1. Kristin didn't blink when we said we would not buy a
house where there had been an eviction. She totally understood.
2. Kristin had zero issues with us being a queer couple,
and in fact recommended other folks such as property inspectors and
mortgage brokers, who were also a-ok with it.
3. Kristin acted more as an advisor than sales person,
educating us about the market, houses and their construction, legal
issues and letting us make our own decisions, in our own time.
4. Kristin was a pleasure to work with - flexible,
responsible, low-key, pleasant. It can be a hard, long process, and we
felt like someone who understood it had our backs."
Max and Stefan Strassfeld
"Sound Advice
Bernal Hill Realty responded with a sense of urgency
when it came to selling our home and getting it prepared for market in
a tight time frame. They provided us with sound advice and plenty of
considerations to take into account when making critical decisions
about the market. The staging reference they suggested, James Tatton
of Modern Living Spaces, was one of a kind and we believe this was a
key factor in selling our house above asking and closing escrow in a
record ten days!
In addition, since we didn't live in the area during
the time of the sale, Kristin and Mary Ann coordinated multiple
contractors and made sure that everything was completed on time for
the first open house. Even in these uncertain market conditions, we
saw a quick return on our investment."
Aimee and David Retzler
"You Gals are Good!
Just a thank you note to tell you how much I appreciate the
wonderfully professional way in which you handled the sale of my home on
Andover Street. Way to go! You gals are good!"
Kathy Hartje
"These Fine and Friendly Professionals
handled the sale of our 100-year old home at 125 Richland
Avenue, and in these days of iffy home sales, tumult in the home mortgage
business, our sale closed yesterday for a shocking 25 % over asking price,
and within the scheduled two weeks of showing.
Mary Ann and Kristin are more than the leading seller of
homes in the area, they are an integral part of the the Bernal Heights
neighborhood.
When YOU see the distinctive Bernal Hill Realty logo on a
sign in front of YOUR home, you'll know that what CAN be done to
reach a prompt and profitable closing, IS being done."
Michael and Carol O'Quin
"After Our First Meeting with Kristin and Mary Ann We Knew
We Had Found Our Realtors
Their calm demeanor and sense of
humor were a perfect fit for us. We also discovered that they had worked
with many of our neighbors, who also gave them their own glowing
recommendations.
Mary Ann and Kristin worked with
us to prepare a strategic timeline of planning and preparation that would
lead to the best date for the first open house. They also spent a great
deal of time helping us go over the house and making recommendations for
repairs and improvement.
When the date of the first open
house was approaching the house was beautifully photographed, perfectly
described and elegantly displayed on their web site and other listing
services. They attended to every detail of selling our house, while we
were 300 miles away!
Mary Ann and Kristin quickly
sold our house for well above our asking price. From the very first
meeting to the final closing, Mary Ann and Kristin were always there to
patiently answer questions and explain the myriad of details, forms and
inspections that were needed for the sale. We both enthusiastically
recommend Kristin Hofso and Mary Ann Goldstein for your realtor needs."
Bradley Schleder and Paul
Lagatutta
"I Strongly Recommend Bernal Hill Realty
I chose
Bernal Hill Realty after interviewing many other large and small agencies
because of the strong recommendations from friends and a sense I got that
Bernal Hill put much personal attention into their projects. There is no
question that Bernal Hill Realty's selling strategy was the key to
bringing in literally hundreds of interested buyers and several firm
offers in a very short period of time. With Bernal Hill's help I was
able to move out, repair, stage and sell the house in less than a month
and at a price I wanted in a slow market. I strongly recommend Bernal Hill
Realty and am available for any questions regarding my experience."
Georgia Finnegan
"I Felt That We Were in Good Hands
Thank you for working with us this year + helping us find a
home! We are very excited to be moving in this weekend. It was a lot of
fun buying a house - thank you for making it so easy and enjoyable"
Ian Wang and Melissa Hurley
"We Were Impressed
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much for
helping us sell our home. You calmly and professionally led us through the
process of quickly getting our home ready to sell, expertly marketed the
home, holding open houses and always keeping us up to date. We were so
happy when we received an offer from a couple who loved the home as much
as we did.
We had always known that when we were ready to sell our
Bernal home we would use Bernal Hill Realty. We were impressed by your
website, newsletters, and your success in selling homes in Bernal. Most
importantly, we valued your commitment to the Bernal Heights community. We
absolutely enjoyed working with you both!"
Courtney and Scott
"We’d Like to Express our Deep Appreciation
to you for all your help in getting us through the last 8
months of real-estate wheeling and dealing. After 9 years in our old house, it was time for us to seek
a larger space for our growing family. We knew we wanted to stay in
Bernal, so we went straight to the source – Bernal Hill Realty. You found
a wonderful new house for us, negotiated a good price, and then helped us
put the gloss back on our old house to sell it for more than the asking
price. In today’s unpredictable market, that’s no small feat!
Please feel free to call upon us as a reference for your
future clients – we will be delighted to sing your praises! Thanks again for everything,"
Hannah & Martin Wolf
"This Letter is Written to Thank You Both
for your excellent and ethical manner in the selling of my
mother's home on Heyman Street.
Without a doubt, the manner in which you handled all of the
difficulties attached to this sale was beyond my expectation. After our
first meeting, I knew immediately that you were the right agents to work
with."
Justin Bartholomew
"Bernal Hill Realty Did a Great Job
When we were ready
to sell our current home and move on to the real house of our dreams, we
knew it was time to call Kristin at Bernal Hill Realty. Within a short
time, she found us an ideal place, led us comfortably through
negotiations, and then she and Mary Ann helped us sell our old place
quickly and for more money than we had even dared to hope for.
If you're looking
for agents who combine utter trustworthiness, real savvy, an eye for
what's possible, and a true commitment to their clients, look no further
than to Kristin Hofso and Mary Ann Goldstein at Bernal Hill Realty.”
Steven Diller and
Ira T. Johnson
"Dear Kristin and Mary Ann,
Thank you for all your help through this two year Odyssey of
finding a new home to buy and selling my old home, which I loved. The
first part of the process involved spending countless Sundays wandering
the streets of Bernal in search of the perfect home, one with enough space
and a view. At last we found it and were able to negotiate a good price.
Then it was time to sell my old love of 28 years. First, my moving out, and then your ability to
find all the workers needed to make my home sparkle again. Suddenly, my
home looked like it did when I bought it, fresh and airy. Your job
marketing the home was excellent, the flyers well designed, the outreach
to the neighbors and clients welcoming and the cookies as always
delicious.
Although each step was difficult you were always there to nudge me
through with patience and humor. Together, you both worked hand in hand
with me. You made what felt like an un-surmountable set of tasks
manageable. Thank you so much for all your time, help, patience and humor."
Karl Mauzey
"I Really Cannot
Thank You Enough
for the great work you did in selling my house!
There are
basically two ways in which I thought you were exceptional:
First, I had
literally no time to deal with all the steps one must take in preparing a
house to show. As you know, I travel a fair amount and was away for much
of the prep time. I was able to carve out the time to pack and move, but
that was about it! You did an incredible job coordinating all the
painting, staging, gardening and general prep work required to pull this
off.
Second, your
guidance and advice in terms of pricing, timing of showings, how to handle
the bids and making the investment in staging for the home were spot
on—resulting in our receiving $100,000 over our asking price!
Naturally, I was thrilled, but you really are the one who took my cute
little house that needed some work and turned it out like a little gem for
the showings and all. Your real estate acumen on how to manage all this
was excellent and greatly appreciated.
I’m now off to
life in the Rockies, but really did want to pause to thank you again so
much for all your work on my behalf. You should be very proud of your
success!"
Jed Emerson
