What if we told you that you should fear not the big-box retailer that is rumored to be eyeing that. Halloween is upon us and that means trips with the kids to corn mazes and haunted houses, shopping for pumpkins. We worked with Carol to sell our home when we moved back east. Carol did an amazing job of educating us on "who our buyers would most likely be" and "how to make the home most appealing to them".
We took her advice on some minor upgrades to make the house more "current" and everyone at the open house was blown away by the changes. That's what allowed our home to stand out in a neighborhood where all the homes are "pretty much the same". Her approach of "pre-marketing" was dead on and there was a ton of buzz even before our open house.
We took her advice on some minor upgrades to make the house more "current" and everyone at the open house was blown away by the changes. That's what allowed our home to stand out in a neighborhood where all the homes are "pretty much the same". Her approach of "pre-marketing" was dead on and there was a ton of buzz even before our open house.
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Thank you for taking some time to learn about us! Long time San Ramon residents, our family just loves this beautiful area that we are lucky enough to call home. My husband Greg and I have been busy raising our three children - Noelle is in Denver, Jared in Chicago, and Jason is at UC Santa Cruz. We love to travel when we have time and have put a lot of work into our home where we love to entertain our friends, family and clients.
Home of numerous landmarks like Pleasanton Race Track and Hearst Ranch, Pleasanton claims the 260-acre fairgrounds that host the Alameda County Fair each year. In spite of massive growth in many sectors over recent years, the city has managed to preserve the small-town charm mirrored in the gateway "Pleasanton" arch and the historic Pleasanton Hotel and Cheese Factory buildings.
One of the prestigious addresses in the East Bay, Lafayette offers highly acclaimed schools, fine restaurants, BART and highway convenience, and some of the area's most luxurious housing options. While most communities in the county are poised for growth, Lafayette is essentially limited in room for expansion.
Established in the early 1900s as a summer vacation spot for San Francisco residents wanting to escape the fog, Diablo is situated between Danville and Blackhawk at the base of Mt. Diablo. Diablo grew into a year-round community with its own post office and country club.
Much of Diablo life centers around the Country Club which offers members seven tennis courts, a fabulous Jack Nevelle designed 18-hole golf course, state of the art pool and 45,000 square foot clubhouse.Diablo homes for sale are among some of the most impressive and expensive in the East Bay.
Much of Diablo life centers around the Country Club which offers members seven tennis courts, a fabulous Jack Nevelle designed 18-hole golf course, state of the art pool and 45,000 square foot clubhouse.Diablo homes for sale are among some of the most impressive and expensive in the East Bay.
San Ramon is where we have lived and raised our family over the last 30 years. Having put 3 kids through the schools, sports and recreation programs and been actively involved in the local schools, politics and charities, Carol Sawdey is THE go-to source for living in the area! If you are searching for San Ramon Homes for Sale, look no further.
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Tom A.
Jan 27, 2022
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Carol and Greg were nothing short of amazing in helping us sell my mother's house in Oakland. She did a detailed walkthrough of the home and made specific recommendations on what to do to maximize the value, but within a reasonable budget. Her network of contractors all did impeccable work on time and on, or even under budget. When the time came to get the house ready to show, Carol and Greg did a masterful job of staging (at no cost to us, I might add, something not always true with other realtors). They arranged and hosted open houses, kept tabs on other realtor's showings and at all times kept
Bruce Chinn
Aug 21, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Carol Sawdey was our real estate agent in the recent sale of our home in San Ramon, California. She was very professional. This was the best move and sale that we have ever had. It was worry-free and very smooth. I highly recommend Carol and her team for your real estate needs.
Carol Sawdey was our real estate agent in the recent sale of our home in San Ramon, California. She was very professional. This was the best move and sale that we have ever had. It was worry-free and very smooth. I highly recommend Carol and her team for your real estate needs.
Ernest Silva
Jul 03, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Carol Sawdey was a huge asset in selling my mom's house. She provided great insight into the Bay Area real estate market and has strong relationships with the other professionals and service providers involved in preparing homes for sale. I'd definitely work with Carol again!
Carol Sawdey was a huge asset in selling my mom's house. She provided great insight into the Bay Area real estate market and has strong relationships with the other professionals and service providers involved in preparing homes for sale. I'd definitely work with Carol again!
Natalya Manirko
Jun 25, 2021
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Carol is amazing!!!!!! If you’re looking to buy a home, especially in the east bay tri-valley area (dublin/Livermore/San Ramon/Pleasanton) you need Carol. She’s incredible at what she does; she knows the area, she knows all the agents, she has the inside scoop and she will use her network to get you into your next new home!
We were looking for a home for 10 months with another agent and after 17 rejected offers we switched agents - We found Carol! She helped us get the FIRST home we put an offer for. Within 3 weeks of searching! I wish we found her sooner!
Not only is she amazing at her job
We were looking for a home for 10 months with another agent and after 17 rejected offers we switched agents - We found Carol! She helped us get the FIRST home we put an offer for. Within 3 weeks of searching! I wish we found her sooner!
Not only is she amazing at her job
Jamie Nason
Jun 23, 2021
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Carol is simply FANTASTIC! After interviewing other Bay Area Brokers, Carol stood out from the rest! While the other Brokers told us what "we" should do to increase the value, Carol told us what "she" would do and did it! She had a vision, made suggestions, obtained quotes, scheduled contractors, confirmed appointments, supervised the projects and ensured quality work! Her Staging Skills belong on HGTV! She is extremely professional, transparent, honest, organized and calming! Making the decision to sell my home of 20 years comes with mixed emotions. Carol understood and respected the sentiment
James Chou
Jun 03, 2021
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Carol and her team was our listing agent for the sale of our home recently… and she was simply the best. She was referred to us by a website/online service, which generally requires interviewing multiple realtors as part of the process. We were very impressed by her professionalism and her approaches to home sales after talking with her. In fact, we were so impressed that we cancelled appointments with others. As it turns out, Carol was simply the best! Her staging work was so good… with only small changes to the house, we did not know some of the rooms can looks so beautiful, we fell in love
James Shafer
Mar 04, 2021
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My wife and I feel very fortunate to have found Carol for our first home purchase. She's responsive, caring, very giving, and is a professional; helped us make our dream come true in one of the most competitive markets that exists. Carol was able to build a relationship with the listing agent, and landed us a deal within 22 total offers on the property. I would look no further for your real estate representation! Her husband Greg is also very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire process. THANK YOU!!!
Sean Blair
Dec 12, 2020
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We enjoyed working with Carol and Greg during our home selling process and would recommend them to other clients without hesitation.
From day one, they were responsible, knowledgeable, courteous and well organized. They came prepared for our first meeting (during our agent selection) with comparable listings, local market information and helpful home selling tips in a well organized and attractive format. From that point on they helped us stage and source all of the assistance we needed to prepare our home, and continued to communicate with us on a daily basis to keep us abreast of changing conditions
From day one, they were responsible, knowledgeable, courteous and well organized. They came prepared for our first meeting (during our agent selection) with comparable listings, local market information and helpful home selling tips in a well organized and attractive format. From that point on they helped us stage and source all of the assistance we needed to prepare our home, and continued to communicate with us on a daily basis to keep us abreast of changing conditions
Janny Li
Sep 27, 2020
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Carol Sawdey is incredibly kind, honest, efficient, and hard working. I call her Mama Carol because of her protective nature with her clients complemented by a personal investment in seeing her clients' wishes through. I am a first time home buyer and home owner. As you might imagine, the process can be daunting. My partner and I had previously been connected with another agent at Berkshire Hathaway. The experience wasn't the most positive, and it made us suspect to not only finding a dream home in the competitive Bay Area but in working with agents altogether. I had anticipated real estate agents
As Free As Wind
Jul 15, 2020
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We just had our house sold in San Ramon and couldn’t be happier with Carol and the whole process. I basically just dropped everything to her one day before we moved out of state and she took care of the rest for me. The deal she secured for us very well exceeded our expectations. I referred Carol to a family friend who has a very similar situation as mine by simply saying that Carol is the only one I’d feel completely at ease leaving my house behind. I feel I can say the same to anyone who needs a realtor in this area.
Lori S.
Aug 17, 2018
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I bought a house about a year and half ago. My realtor, Carol Sawdey was outstanding. She tolerated my ever changing desire of where I wanted to live and was so patient with me,always positive and always looking out for my best interest. It was my first home I purchased on my own. I thank her for helping me find my way in a very competitive market. Carol sat with me at closing and when she handed over my keys to my own place I was so thrilled her and I shared the entire experience. She is honest, trustworthy and sincere in everything she does!
Natan Y.
Jul 11, 2018
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Nick B.
Apr 03, 2018
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Carol was a fantastic help in our search for a house in the East Bay: San Ramon, Danville, Alamo. She was extremely familiar with the various cities and their neighborhoods which was great for us being new to the area. She quickly narrowed in on our style and ultimately helped us land our new home in Danville. Thank you, Carol!
K. M.
Jan 30, 2018
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Carol was the ultimate professional and our condo sold very quickly with no glitches. She knows the market and constantly kept me up to date on what was going on. Her expertise and understanding of the market allowed us to list higher than anticipated and we got a much higher price thanks to Carol's guidance and experience. Communication was immediate and I felt that I was her highest priority every step of the way.
Anthony B.
Jun 28, 2015
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As the owner of an Appraisal Management Company, it is important for me to work with professionals like Carol, who are prepared, know the market and are up to speed on the latest changes in the lending industry. I have had several opportunities to work with Carol on transactions and I have always found he to exhibit those qualities that I would want in my own Realtor. Honesty, Integrity and Professionalism.
Laura B.
Jun 30, 2012
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Carol is one of those people who is so kind, so generous, and so devoted to her clients, that she is more like a dear friend than just a realtor! When we decided to hire her as our realtor when selling out home recently, it was the best decision we could have made-- no one holds a candle to Carol! Not only did she de-clutter our home for us, but she staged it beautifully while we were out of town for a week! We received three offers before we got home and closed escrow less than a month later! I have nothing but good things to say about my experience selling my home, and it is all thanks to
