Debbie Wilhelm

2/18/25TRACY LOUISP

Google Review

Working with Debbie Wilhelm and her team was a complete success. She was dialed-in, start to finish, to the entire process.
We were really impressed when it came to analyzing the multiple offers. She carefully explained to us, each one, and why it was good or why it was a tosser. She even called the lender for a conference call. After decades of purchase/sales with other agents, Debbie went above and beyond all others.

2/13/25Dana Aliotti

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We lived in our beautiful Hallmark Estates home for over 32 years. So when we decided to sell it last fall and move to Lake Tahoe, we interviewed 4 real estate agents. Debbie stood out above them all for our needs. Her knowledge of the market in our area and her guidance in preparing the home for sale gave us comfort that we had chosen the best agent in the area. We set a date to put it on the market and then Debbie and her entire team went to work. The house was quickly transformed and staged and within 2 weeks from our first open house, we had accepted an offer from multiple offers reviewed. Her negotiations on our behalf brought a sale price we were happy with.

There are lots of choices when it comes to hiring a real estate agent, but Debbie Wilhelm and her team should be at the top of your list!

2/12/25Carol Garvey

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Debbie Wilhelm is fabulous! This is the second time we have used her (the first was for our home, and the second time was for selling our parent's home). I knew from the first time that Debbie will give you an honest assessment, and then let you decide how your want to proceed (with her suggestions, or sell as is). For the more recent sale, my parent's house, she and her staff project managed the home improvements, which included a remodeled kitchen, painting, some restructure, tearing down sheds to name a few. I could not have done this without her as I lived two hours away. She made me feel like I was her only client. She has a great network of contractors, who I was able to meet and was included in all decisions. It is important to hire a realtor who knows the local market, and Debbie knows the market and market strategies. I recommend Debbie without hesitation--you and your house will be in great hands!

2/12/25Annie Chen

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Debbie Wilhelm is an exceptional excellent real estate agent no matter whether you are selling or buying. She has extremely knowledge of the real estate market. She listens to our goals and concerns and also provides with excellent advices and council us as we move forward. Her team also work with us seamlessly. We had a complex negotiation deal and she worked with us until the end. We are very appreciate with her services and efforts.

1/24/25Jesse Brooks

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Debbie Wilhelm and her team are the best of the best! She represented us for 2 home sales and one purchase in Menlo Park and Redwood City / Emerald Hills neighborhoods. Her understanding of the dynamic real estate market, as well as elite negotiating skills made it a dream to work with her! Her negotiation skills resulted in sales prices for our two homes that were way above what we imagined was possible. She is highly communicative and never rushes away from a phone call. In fact, our calls often run long cause she wants to make sure we feel well supported by her on all fronts.

For anyone looking to buy/sell on the Peninsula, there is no one better than Debbie Wilhelm!

1/12/25Ruth Marinshaw

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We had a fantastic experience working with Debbie and her colleagues to list and sell our Belmont home. From the first conversation until post-closing, Debbie's experience and professionalism shone through. Her knowledge of the Bay Area real estate market and, for us, Belmont in particular set her apart. We were grateful for her focus on communication and expectation-setting. We appreciated the ease with which she was able to leverage her contacts in the design and home improvement communities, ensuring that our home was in great shape and was marketed expertly. I strongly recommend connecting with Debbie if you are looking to buy or sell your home. You won't be disappointed.

12/28/24Angi Shine

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We picked the absolute best realtor to sell our duplex in San Mateo. From beginning to end, Debbie Wilhelm, was available, organized, knowledgeable, and flexible. She is very knowledge about the real estate market, and the best way to market our duplex. Communication is paramount with Debbie, and she kept us fully "in the loop" during the whole process from beginning to end. She knows how best to market your property. We highly recommend Debbie Wilhelm for all your real estate needs.

9/25/24Krystyna Duron

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Easy to work with, very professional, they really know their stuff

8/12/24Stacy Donohue

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We worked with Debbie to sell our home in Belmont and were delighted with the results. Debbie knows the Peninsula market very well and is very strategic in all aspects of the business, including staging, pricing, timing, negotiating, etc. She understood our goals and gave excellent advice along the way which resulted in an outcome that exceeded our expectations. She and her team were always accessible, proactive, and calm during hectic moments. Our process was completed from start to finish in approximately six (intense!) weeks, from our initial meeting with Debbie to selecting and accepting an offer. We couldn’t be happier with the result and highly recommend Debbie for anyone looking to sell a home on the Peninsula!

8/9/24Yan Yang

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Debbie helped us buy our first home in San Mateo, and we couldn’t have asked for a better agent. Her deep knowledge of the Peninsula area really stood out, and it was clear that many other agents respect her expertise. Debbie’s professionalism and her ability to guide us through each step made the process feel smooth and stress-free. We always felt like we were in good hands. If you're looking for an agent who truly knows the area and has the right connections, Debbie is the one to trust!

7/26/24Emarc Magtanong

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I recently had the pleasure of working with Debbie Wilhelm as my real estate agent, and I can't recommend her highly enough. Debbie's extensive knowledge and expertise in the real estate market were evident from the start. She handled every aspect of the process with utmost professionalism and efficiency, ensuring that everything was done to the highest standard.

What truly sets Debbie apart is her ability to listen and understand her clients' needs. She took the time to get to know what I was looking for and worked diligently to meet those requirements.

Throughout the entire process of finding and purchasing my new home, Debbie remained highly accessible and responsive. Her candid advice and deep understanding of the market were invaluable.

Debbie Wilhelm's commitment to her clients, her ethical approach, and her ability to deliver exceptional results make her an outstanding realtor. I would not hesitate to work with her again in the future and highly recommend her to anyone in need of a top-notch real estate agent. Thank you, Debbie, for a job well done!

7/22/24Mercedes Gross

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We had the pleasure of working with Debbie Wilhelm as the realtor for selling our home and we were delighted with the entire experience. From start to finish, Debbie and her team demonstrated exceptional expertise, professionalism, and dedication. One of the standout qualities was her meticulous approach to preparing the house for sale. She offered invaluable advice on staging, including practical tips to enhance the appeal of each room, which significantly elevated the presentation of our property. When it came to market knowledge, she is a true expert. She conducted a comprehensive market analysis that was not only thorough but easy to understand. Thanks to Debbie's expertise, our house was listed at an optimal price and sold quickly, exceeding our expectations. We wholeheartedly recommend Debbie to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. This was a seamless and successful experience!

7/19/24Thomas Kluberton

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Debbie Wilhelm's team performed beyond perfection in helping us sell my mother's home in SanMateo this past winter. The level of professionalism was impeccable, I've never worked with someone who could be engaged in a 3-way teleconference and simultaneously compose and CC me on texts/e-mails to engage professional services for the property as we spoke. Her effective use of time and courteous interactions helped us execute every aspect of the sale: preparing the home; holding Open Houses and Showings; and, closing the sale at well above asking price in only a month's time. I can't imagine a better choice for a Realtor.

7/18/24Martha Mendoza

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I had been seriously thinking of selling my home for some year before I met Debbie. No agent that I spoke to before made me feel the way Debbie did. She was fully committed to helping me sell not only at the best price but also to fully understand the market and why things needed to be done a certain way. I happily sold my home of 10+ years. Thank you Debbie for your commitment and your trust. No one else I'd rather do business with! highly recommended.

7/16/24Lauren Fowler

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Debbie was our agent when we sold our home in Belmont, and we were so lucky to have worked with her. She helped us identify some areas of our home that could use some updates, then coordinated all the improvements for us, finding contractors, getting bids and even picking the materials. She also helped us navigate some ambiguity in the market and it was comforting to have someone guide us that has been in the industry long enough to understand timing and marketing so well. Her relationships with other agents and keeping in such close contact with interested parties was also key in helping us feel comfortable and reassured throughout. Lastly, she went above and beyond to make herself and her team available to handle all the work, inspections and everything else that needed boots on the ground while we no longer lived in the area. We were able to hand off the keys to our house and Debbie handled the rest. We would not hesitate to recommend Debbie and her team!

7/16/24Kelli McCrory

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The best of the best!!!!!!

7/15/24Ak Chel

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Debbie Wilhelm is an outstanding realtor and has a great network of professionals who she managed and prepared our home for sale after we moved. Debbie knows the market, is highly accessible, and candid in answering questions. Debbie understood our goals, provided us with excellent advice and counsel during the sale process. She is a great negotiator and got us the price we aligned on. She is a top 3 agent in California for a reason. If you are remotely considering Debbie, just go for it without any hesitation. You won’t be disappointed!

5/28/24Joshua Pak

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Debbie was great, professional and caring. She did not represent me in any capacity as a buyer or seller but still offered her thoughts and contacts. I appreciate her and highly recommend.

11/22/23Lisa Bavey

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We recently used Debbie for our relocation from CA to the east coast. She was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. She helped us with staging and finding people to get everything in top shape for listing nice we moved out. I would highly recommend her as an agent. She made us feel very comfortable during a complicated stressful time. I would give her 10 stars!

7/8/23judith carr

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Debbie is a true professional. I referred her to my dear friends family to sell the estate after her passing. She is compassionate, knowledgable and knows her business. I highly recommend Debbie.

6/20/23Eun Chang Lee

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After working with Debbie on our last home purchase and sales of our previous home, we worked with Debbie recently on buying a new home and selling our current home.

It was a pretty unconventional situation with a lot of last minute urgency and dependencies since it was a bit of an impulsive decision on our end since we found a home that we really wanted.

Debbie provided spot-on advices and detailed help throughout the process of purchasing the new home. During and after the closing, she has been super helpful on providing advice and input on how to fix the home and etc. She works with a set of very solid team that provides good service (Painting / Handyman / Remodeling / Coloring / Movers) and etc.

During the sales of our current home in which we had to make it happen while living in it with a lot of pressure on timing, Debbie was super helpful in helping us scheduling and handling the checklists along the way, and was super proactive in really making it easy for us.

This was the 3rd and 4th time working with Debbie and her team and we would definitely work with her again!

1/17/23Heneral G

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1/15/23Jeff Dickerson

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I am very grateful to have worked with Debbie and her team on the listing side of our Trust Sale home in Belmont. She prudently guided us through the tenant removal process, provided insights for an extensive renovation, and negotiated a top dollar sale of our property during a volatile time in the real estate marketplace, when interest rates escalated, and buyer pools diminished.

As a real estate investor, I prefer to collaborate with people who demonstrate the highest levels of integrity, can seamlessly navigate a changing marketplace, and will routinely respond to inquiries/concerns at a moment’s notice. Debbie and her team went above and beyond my expectations in all of these areas.

I give Debbie and her team my highest marks, and would work with her again without hesitation.

1/5/23Richa Goel

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My experience working with Debbie was wonderful. She's extremely knowledgeable and knows exactly what she's doing. She gets the job done in a professional manner. She listens to your needs and will work with you. I would definitely use Debbie again the next time I need to buy or sell my home!! Thank you Debbie for a job well done. We really appreciate you.

- Bob and Richa

9/16/22Chris Geronimo

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Debbie and her team are AWESOME! She was very easy to work with and made sure that all of our questions were answered and concerns smoothed over. Debbie was very transparent and communicated with us on a regular basis. She understood how difficult it was for us to finally decide to sell our home and was very patient with us. She never pushed us to go faster, instead, encouraging us to take our time in making decisions. She supported us and provided guidance, keeping us updated with any changes in the process. Debbie never pushed us to do anything that we did not feel comfortable with. Long story short, our home sold for over asking after 10 days on the market. If you're looking to sell or buy in the peninsula, please do yourself a favor and reach out to Debbie Wilhelm. You will not be disappointed!

9/9/22Kim Richardson

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Debbie's professionalism and experience gave us a lot of confidence as we listed our home last year. We also really appreciated her ability to get our home ready in a timely way due to her great relationships with contractors and service providers.
In all we felt like her strategy and follow up was excellent resulting in a successful outcome for our unique home in Belmont.

9/1/22Raj Dulari Kaul

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My experience working with Debbie was wonderful. She is very knowledgeable and professional. In our first meeting, she discussed with me the reasons for selling the house and explained to me other possible options. She is very considerate. Never pushed me to sell the house. Once I decided to sell the house, she worked efficiently to get the job done. I was downsizing. She gave me full support while I was packing and getting ready to move. She suggested me one company who were helpful to manage my move and this was great.

She has a large network of contractors, designers, engineers, etc. that all worked together to transform the house and get it ready to go on the market. Debbie's office team was very professional, courteous, and extremely helpful through the entire process. They all were a pleasure to work with!

Debbie is a great realtor, knows her real estate and knew what the initial listing price should be in order to obtain the best price. The whole selling process was fast and went very smoothly.

She also gave me some references I could contact for purchasing new house in new locality. I highly recommend Debbie as an efficient realtor with high standards and ethics.

Thank you Debbie (Including your team) for job well done and all the help/support I was given.

8/31/22Linda Guadamuz

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We feel extremely fortunate to have had Debbie as our realtor/project manager. We can't say enough good things about her. We give her our highest endorsement and recommend her unconditionally. Debbie is extremely knowledgeable and gets the job done in a very professional manner. For our initial meeting, substantial time was allotted in order to ascertain our reason for selling and what we desired to do with our home. She explained in detail some possible options and then when we decided to sell, she described the process of renovating a home and outlined the tasks that needed to be completed. Debbie exhibits a great amount of compassion and care for her clients. Debbie really listens to their concerns and offers possible solutions.

She has a large network of contractors, designers, engineers, etc. that all worked together to transform the house and get it ready to go on the market. Debbie’s office team was very professional, courteous, and extremely helpful through the entire process. They all were a pleasure to work with!

Our home in San Carlos required a major whole house renovation. At the end of the renovation, everything came together superbly - the staging, the websites, the brochure and the photography. The house was unrecognizable – we never imagined that this house would come out so stunningly beautiful!!

Debbie really knows her real estate and knew exactly what the initial listing price should be in order to obtain the best price. She was “spot on” with her projection as we acquired a considerable amount above the asking price. The sale of the house and escrow closing procedures went very smoothly and timely. We could not be happier with the end results. We also could not be happier by working with Debbie --- she is “Simply the Best.”

Thank you Debbie (and your team) !!!

8/10/22Dina A

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Debbie Wilhelm is an absolutely amazing agent and person!
For us, first time home sellers, her multidimensional knowledge, dedication, quick strategic response to market fluctuations and uncompromising commitment to put client's best interest first were invaluable for our success. Debbie’s solution mindset, thoughtfulness and genuine attention to our needs were stress relieving and comforting through the entire process. She is fun and pleasure to work with. We couldn’t be more grateful for Debbie and her team!

2/7/22carolyn troyan

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Debbie Wilhelm Is an amazing realtor and her team doesn’t miss a detail! You are in good hands with her!

9/13/21George Milionis

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Debbie has been such a professional, responsive and dedicated agent for us through the years. She helped us sell our house over asking (w multi offers) and then purchase our home (despite multi offers!) Her knowledge and expertise is incredible and we were fortunate to have her at our side during all the deals.

1/21/21Wei Zhou Guardino

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My experience working with Debbie was wonderful. She's extremely knowledgeable and knows exactly what she's doing. She gets the job done in a professional manner. She listens to your needs and will work with you. I had a complex negotiation deal and she stuck with me until the end. I would definitely use Debbie again the next time I need to sell my home!! Thank you Debbie for a job well done.

1/8/21Priyanka Shinde

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We recently closed on a house with Carly Seiff and Debbie Wilhelm as the buyer's agents. We reached out to them in early 2020. Carly and Debbie make a great team. They gave us sound advice on multiple occasions and were very patient understanding our requirements and likes. They were on point with the price point when putting in an offer.
When our offer was finally accepted, Carly and Debbie went above and beyond of what is expected of buyer's agent. Since the house was a trust sale, Carly and Debbie helped get inspections, appraisals setup. They negotiated well when we found issues and were very reasonable.
Debbie has a wealth of experience and that definitely helped us with our home buying experience. We will definitely recommend them and will work with them again.

1/6/21Ang Neill

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The Bay Area real estate market is little strange and very dynamic - particularly during COVID. Debbie’s knowledge of the market and industry contacts makes her perfect for the job. She's extremely knowledgeable and knows exactly where to price the property and how negotiate with buyers. I would highly recommend hiring Debbie to help sell your home in the San Mateo area - few agents are as well connect

10/5/20Chelsea C

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Debbie is the best at what she does. We were house hunting for a while and noticed that she represented most of the houses we wanted to buy so we got in touch with her. Upon meeting her, we immediately understood why she was one of the most sought after agents. She has an expertise in analyzing every aspect of the house, educating her clients about these details, and coming up with accurate comps. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the market & her negotiation strategy is unmatched. We wouldn't have landed our home without her help. She was instrumental in getting us our home below asking price only two days after listing in a highly sought after neighborhood. We will always be grateful to her and Carly for all their help, expertise, and wisdom!

9/1/20Keith Thomson

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We first met Debbie several years ago when we were investigating selling our home. Although we cautioned her that we were unlikely to proceed with the sale at that time, she still gave us her full attention. We were so impressed with her energy and enthusiasm that we vowed to hire her when the time inevitably came.

Fast forward to this past May. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, we decided it was time to leave the Bay Area as soon as possible, and immediately engaged Debbie and her team. She was, in a word, amazing.

Our house – like many older homes – had numerous “deferred maintenance” issues. Debbie knew exactly what we needed to do – and just as important, what we didn’t need to do – to attract the kind of buyers we were seeking. She acted as a general contractor – or maybe a better analogy would be a symphony conductor – enlisting her stable of talented craftsmen to freshen the landscaping, repair the deck, refinish the flooring, upgrade the master bath and paint every surface, inside and out. Despite our frantic schedule, Debbie took it all in stride, offering calm psychological support as we fretted and second-guessed ourselves.

Everything came together faster than we had hoped – the staging, the websites, the brochure and especially the photography (think drones!). Our home looked fantastic – we hardly recognized the place. Debbie pushed for a lower asking price than we would have chosen ourselves, but in the end we deferred to her experience. Of course, she was right – the house attracted a ton of offers, and Debbie shepherded us expertly through the final negotiations to a selling price 17% above list.

In short, we feel extremely fortunate to have had Debbie on our side. We can’t say enough good things about her, and we give her our highest recommendation.

4/21/20Steve Ellsworth

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First, Debbie deserves six stars. Here’s the story why.

My step mom and dad lived in Foster City since 1970 or so. Jackie lived in this house since 1973 and it was original. Dad and Jackie married after Mom passed in 2000 and had 18 years together. When Jackie got sick, my Dad fell and broke his hip. In three months, Jackie passed away and Dad was unable to take care of himself. Did I mention I live in Oklahoma?

In a very short time, I needed to de clutter a house with 40 years of stuff, find 24/7 care for my Dad temporarily and move him to Oklahoma. All the while taking over the financial responsibilities of both estates. Selling the house was a top priority but I needed a lot of help to do it. In comes Debbie.

Initially she both undersold and oversold her capabilities and what to expect. I trusted her with the many changes that were different than she told me initially and I’m glad I did.

Debbie has an incredible network of vendors. She acted as general contractor and we completely remodeled the house. It looked like HGTV when she was finished. The transformation was beyond imagination. She charged nothing extra for this service. It was far more than expected. She more than earned the commission. I would have given her a bonus except I was a trustee.

She suggested pricing low to attract more offers. We sold in two weeks at 25% over list price. She handled the bumps in closing and we closed the week Covid 19 started shutting down the Country.

Well done Debbie and her team. Thank you so much.

4/20/20Sheri Browning

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We had a great experience working with Debbie. She had all the necessary contacts to get our home ready for sale and worked with all of them to keep things on schedule. She worked with us on all of the necessary documentation (disclosures, etc.)to ensure that everything was in order. She knows the local market and how to position a property to sell. She even found me a fabulous sublet in the neighborhood where I resided until purchasing a new home. We were very happy with Debbie's service.

4/18/20Lee Baker

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I have had a business relationship with Debbie for several years as both seller and buyer, and she has always shown the utmost professionalism and a thorough knowledge of the market. She handled each transaction with efficiency and tact from beginning to end. In one instance I was out of the state during the sale, which required Debbie to handle almost all of the details in my absence. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone who is looking for a realtor of the highest quality.

4/18/20Maria Pires

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We are very pleased with the way Debbie handled the sale of our parents’ home. Through her knowledge,  expertise and experience in the local housing market, we were able to obtain our asking price. She was very patient with answering our questions and concerns.  She and her team were efficient and thorough and she was our  advocate throughout the entire process. We will definitely recommend her to our friends and call on her again for future Real Estate need.

11/20/19Elizabeth Susskind

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We have used Debbie several times; both for selling and for buying properties. Not only has she many years of experience, but her knowledge of Bay Area housing trends - in particular the Belmont-San Mateo area - places her in a unique position to offer potential home buyers and sellers the best possible experience. We recently sold our home in Belmont and Debbie's efforts to get us the best price in a very tricky market were nothing short of amazing. She works with a very talented team including stagers, movers, design specialists, and a master de-clutterer! Our move was as a result of a divorce and she handled the emotional turmoil we were both going through with great tact and patience. We had accumulated ten years' worth of stuff and were both moving to small apartments and had to get rid of a lot of personal property to accommodate the down-sizing. We sold our house for a little over asking price in a market that was a somewhat volatile. Her timing was perfect! I would not hesitate in recommending her to anyone needing help buying or selling property on the Peninsula. She really cares about her clients and will always go the extra mile to get results. Thank you, Team Debbie!

6/17/19Ilona Holcomb

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Amazing agent. Thoughtful, incredibly knowledgeable, and personable. Highly recommend.

5/27/19Dana Engelhardt

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Debbie worked tirelessly on the sale of our home. Her wealth of knowledge and experience was a big comfort for this first time seller. She has many resources to get the job done in a timely manner and addressed each concern promptly. Debbie and her team had excellent follow-through, I never had to ask when the next step would occur. Her negotiation skills are stellar which resulted in a favorable outcome for the sale price and terms of our sale. I highly recommend Debbie for your real estate needs.