ABOUT RACHEL: Rachel Hardyck is not your typical realtor. Currently living in Belmont with her husband and two children, Rachel has spent more than a decade finding her customers not just houses, but homes. She lives where you'll live. She "gets" the challenges and opportunities presented by the local housing market.
She's responsive and reliable. She knows the communities-not simply the addresses but the residents and businesses, the school districts, libraries, parks and activities, and the hidden gems. A life-long resident of the Bay Area and graduate of UC Santa Barbara, she has years of sales and service expertise with a Fortune 500 company.
She's responsive and reliable. She knows the communities-not simply the addresses but the residents and businesses, the school districts, libraries, parks and activities, and the hidden gems. A life-long resident of the Bay Area and graduate of UC Santa Barbara, she has years of sales and service expertise with a Fortune 500 company.
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The City of Trees! Traditional, elegant, and with a sophisticated SFO feel, Burlingame's streets are lined with magnificent trees, leading you to graceful neighborhoods comprising truly hidden gems. This beautiful town stretches from shoreline parks on the San Francisco Bay to its own mountaintop preserve.
Drive south from Burlingame and you'll quickly find yourself in San Mateo, a bustling, egalitarian, energetic, and fun community that is also home to the north peninsula's largest mall: Hillsdale Shopping Center. One of the larger suburbs on our peninsula, San Mateo embodies a diverse mix of businesses, shops, restaurants, apartments and nightlife, without ever feeling overstretched or overblown.
Small, affluent and tucked away between San Mateo and San Carlos, Belmont mixes a small town vibe with city sophistication. Deservedly known for outstanding schools, hiking and Notre Dame de Namur University, everything in Belmont is just a few minutes away. Rising from highway 101 to the higher altitude of the 280 artery, Belmont's streets spiral around hills, creating neighborhoods with frequent deer sightings and amazing views.
As you might expect for a waterfront community, residents of Redwood Shores spend a lot of time by the Bay. Many of the condominiums, townhomes, and single family homes in this convenient community have water views or are built around lagoons. It is common to stop in the road for crossing geese and ducks, and many residents have their own boats for cruising the lagoons or even getting out into the Bay.
Rightly known as the "The City of Good Living, " San Carlos magically creates a feeling of escape from Silicon's technology corridor while being located midway between San Francisco and San Jose. With easy access to Caltrain, highway 280 or 101, San Carlos is at the center of everything, yet with quick reach to everywhere.
Reviews (21)
Aerial Canvas N.
Dec 30, 2021
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As a client of Rachel's in the real estate marketing industry, I rarely get to work with agents that are as kind and knowledgeable as she is.
The entire process (of shooting real estate photography and videography) was smooth from start to finish, and I can only imagine how her skills would translate if I were a homebuyer.
Looking forward to working together in the future, and maybe you can sell me a house once I'm in the market for that! Thanks Rachel!
The entire process (of shooting real estate photography and videography) was smooth from start to finish, and I can only imagine how her skills would translate if I were a homebuyer.
Looking forward to working together in the future, and maybe you can sell me a house once I'm in the market for that! Thanks Rachel!
Tiffany V.
Aug 26, 2021
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If we could give Rachel 10 stars, we would. My husband and I have worked with over 7 different realtors in the past to buy and sell homes, but none of them even came close to having the connections, knowledge, professionalism, and attention to detail as Rachel.
We purchased our home right in the beginning of the Covid shutdown when uncertainty abounded. Rachel navigated the uncharted waters like an expert. We believe our offer was accepted not only because of Rachels guidance, but also because of her reputation within the real estate industry for being thorough, organized, and able to close.
We purchased our home right in the beginning of the Covid shutdown when uncertainty abounded. Rachel navigated the uncharted waters like an expert. We believe our offer was accepted not only because of Rachels guidance, but also because of her reputation within the real estate industry for being thorough, organized, and able to close.
Danielle D.
Aug 03, 2021
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Being a buyer in the Peninsula right now is more competitive than ever and is quite emotional too. Rachel was highly recommended as an outstanding real estate agent from a friend. Like most people, my husband and I did our due diligence and talked with other agents before we selected Rachel as our agent. I want to share that we had extremely high expectations and we were blown away across the board with Rachel. The entire process from looking at homes to having our offer accepted was 6 weeks which is unheard of in San Carlos right now. There are a few things that made Rachel stand out and
Paul M.
May 26, 2020
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My wife and I recently had the pleasure of working with Rachel to find our first home. Buying a home in the bay area seems more difficult than other areas but Rachel made the process for us both enjoyable and rewarding. We had spoken with other agents before we (fortunately!) found Rachel. From the first introductory call to the moment we stepped in our new home as owners, she was patient, hardworking, savvy, and so very competent in this work.
Her vast knowledge of this area and ability to find us multiple options was so helpful. But the manner in which she works, her warm personality and professional
Her vast knowledge of this area and ability to find us multiple options was so helpful. But the manner in which she works, her warm personality and professional
Alayna M.
May 24, 2020
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Buying a home in the Bay Area is a daunting process. My husband and I met a few agents before Rachel and it was a night and day difference. Others made it difficult and quite painful to try and navigate, while Rachel eased our suffering and actually made the process of buying our first home fun! She listened to all of our 'first timer' questions without blinking (and believe me, we had many...). Rachel went above and beyond, truly. She listened to what mattered to us most and showed us homes that we really liked. Her vast knowledge of the Bay Area housing market was impressive, but maybe
Val A.
Jan 13, 2020
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My husband and I highly recommend Rachel Hardyck as a realtor. She went above and beyond her duties to sell our house and got the best price we could get for us. Rachel Hardyck was professional and knew the top agents in the area so our open houses were well advertised and pretty crowded. We were able to get multiple offers because she not only knew the right contacts to stage the house but she knew the quality of their work and was a very helpful liaison with preparing our home to sell. Rachel Hardyck was professional, very personable and she was easy to communicate with. She studied the market
Kim S.
Aug 28, 2019
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Rachel helped us find a home in the Bay Area even though we were still living on the East Coast. Her attention to detail and advocacy for us in the buying negotiation process was incredible. I was also very impressed with her knowledge of the market and how to get the most home for the buck. She also provided excellent local recommendations for insurance agents and info about setting up our utilities, etc. She was a huge help in making our cross-country transition a little bit easier. I can't imagine what it would have been like using anyone else.
Tina C.
Aug 26, 2019
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I loved working with Rachel. We were in a bit of a rush to find our new home, and Rachel made the process fun and easy. We tried a different agent a couple of years ago, and they just didn't seem to get what it was we were looking for. Rachel found us the right houses to look at, and eventually out beautiful home. She was there every step of the way, and for me, as a first time home buyer she explained things as we went. She is a joy and a pleasure to work with. Thank you Rachel
Nicole K.
Aug 02, 2019
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5+! I can't remember the last time I wrote a yelp review, but Rachel has beyond earned one. She has been amazing with our family - adapting through our financial ups and downs, and the process of understanding what is important to us quirky people for our first home purchase. Her referrals have been great and her knowledge, strategery, and people skills were highly valuable. I still can't believe we landed a home that we adore in this market; thank you Rachel!
Candice M.
Jan 18, 2019
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When I kicked off my home buying process, I spoke to a handful of agents, all referrals from friends and coworkers. I ended up going with Rachel and I am SO glad I did! She's fantastic. She is very informed and knowledgeable about the real estate market in the Bay Area, hard working, organized, diligent, and a good communicator who responds to texts/emails/phone calls quickly. But most importantly, she is a very savvy negotiator that you definitely want on your side. I don't know how she does it, but she somehow gets you an amazing deal all while being warm, friendly, kind, and always
Carol C.
Nov 28, 2018
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In mid September, my siblings and I lost our 91 year old mother. We decided, as none of us live nearby, it would be best to put her 67 year old tract home on the market. The home was built solidly, but very dated. In October, we contacted Rachel to help us with the sale. Oh my goodness, what a wise move! She was considerate and respectful regarding our childhood home and made us feel like it was more than just an old house. She guided us in how to best present it, and, using her skilled contacts, was able to help us get it in shape to put on the market. She worked tirelessly and took on the supervision
Nancy M.
Sep 13, 2018
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We are so fortunate to have sold our home in Belmont with Rachel Hardyck. I met Rachel at an open house in our neighborhood before we ever had plans to move. I was impressed with her knowledge of Belmont and active communication with everyone coming through. A year later when we decided to list our home, I called Rachel. When we met, I appreciated her local experience
with the Peninsula market and her easy going confidence. Rachel truly acted as our partner in the sale of our house. She took care of EVERYTHING in a professional, efficient and genuinely caring manner. Rachel created a strong marketing
with the Peninsula market and her easy going confidence. Rachel truly acted as our partner in the sale of our house. She took care of EVERYTHING in a professional, efficient and genuinely caring manner. Rachel created a strong marketing
Darren Tieu
Sep 07, 2017
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My wife and I were looking for an agent to sell her condo in Redwood City and help us purchase a larger home in a better school district. We really wanted to buy first, then sell, but most of the agents we interviewed only seemed to focus on getting our listing. Rachel took the time to get to know us, what we wanted in a home, and walked us… through the process.
As a first time buyer it takes time to earn my trust. She was extremely patient, taking the time to answer my many questions and ensure I had all the necessary information prior to moving onto the next step. We ended up backing out
As a first time buyer it takes time to earn my trust. She was extremely patient, taking the time to answer my many questions and ensure I had all the necessary information prior to moving onto the next step. We ended up backing out
Lynnea M.
Aug 15, 2017
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Rachel is as good as it gets! She helped sell my house in Belmont recently and was absolutely on top of her game. Not a question she couldn't answer. She is super sharp. It doesn't hurt that she is also very charming, high energy, has a good sense for what will make your house look it's best and what things you don't need to worry about. I loved working with her!!! She had contacts for every type of work I needed to have done prior to the sale and if I couldn't be there, she was, and knew what they ought to charge. If the price wasn't in line with her thinking, she
Martha J. Roias
Apr 19, 2016
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I've known Rachel, for over 20+ years now. When she first informed me that she'd become a realtor I knew right then that she was going to be a fantastic listing agent and home advisor. I've referenced Rachel out to help many friends with searching for property that have a good school near by or for selling their home for the best market value at… the right time. Rachel has pulled through in all aspects and she's put up with all their changing criterias with much professinalism, patience and sensibility, which made them feel at ease in finding the right home. We all appreciate her "no pressure
Snigdha S.
Nov 18, 2015
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Rachel Hardyck came to us highly recommended. We reached out to other agents, nevertheless. She got the job and we are delighted with our choice. Most importantly, we found a wonderful friend who knows a thing or two about houses. She's experienced, competent and works hard; from locks to legalese, she was our one-stop shop for all our new home-related needs.
We needed an agent whom we shared a chemistry with and could trust -- finding a home can be a longish-term commitment and your agent will be privy to a lot of your personal life.
We wanted someone who knew the area well and understood
We needed an agent whom we shared a chemistry with and could trust -- finding a home can be a longish-term commitment and your agent will be privy to a lot of your personal life.
We wanted someone who knew the area well and understood
Dean T.
Nov 09, 2015
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If you're looking to buy on the Peninsula during these crazy times, you need someone who's experienced, who's creative and who has plenty of patience as you look for just the right home for you. Rachel is all of those things and more, and I can't recommend her highly enough.
It was very important to my wife and I to find an agent to work with who we trusted to have our best interests in mind and who we were very comfortable with. After false starts with two other agents, one who didn't really seem that interested in us because our budget was south of $2m and another
It was very important to my wife and I to find an agent to work with who we trusted to have our best interests in mind and who we were very comfortable with. After false starts with two other agents, one who didn't really seem that interested in us because our budget was south of $2m and another
Taj A.
Oct 20, 2015
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Rachel was our listing and buying agent for our homes in the Peninsula. We interviewed several excellent agents and decided on moving forward with Rachel because she stood out as a transparent, full-service realtor who understood our two demanding careers and two toddlers left little room to assist in selling our home. Her references were gushing and knowing a few of them personally, I knew they were clients with high expectations like ourselves. We knew our home would sell, but we wanted a realtor that was willing to go the extra mile and ensure we got the best offer.
Rachel is not only a joy
Rachel is not only a joy
Juan D.
Jan 25, 2015
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From my first introductory phone call with Rachel, I was instantly put at ease. She took the time to know who I was, where I was coming from, what I was looking for, where I was looking for it. She answered the thousand "initial" questions I had without pause or cause of concern for how long this "introductory" phone call perhaps was taking.
I could spend the next five paragraphs outlining my buying experience and how much it would have suffered if I didn't have Rachel on my team, but I won't bore you (although it is pretty epic). What I will say without reservation
I could spend the next five paragraphs outlining my buying experience and how much it would have suffered if I didn't have Rachel on my team, but I won't bore you (although it is pretty epic). What I will say without reservation
Lisa M.
Oct 31, 2014
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I can't recommend Rachel Hardyck strongly enough; she made us feel so looked out for and supported during the process of buying our very first home (we had been living in San Mateo and she helped us find a great home on Belmont). She goes above and beyond what any other agent I've met or heard of does. She worked tirelessly to show us properties that met both our wish-list of details and our budget, she responded quickly to every text and call, she gave us great advice in terms of making offers etc, she was incredibly knowledgable and creative about the market and about envisioning
MaeMae G.
Mar 20, 2014
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Rachel was my realtor when I sold my house in Foster City and when I bought my new home in San Carlos. I was moving to Chicago for a few months so I was not around to complete some of the tasks that I wanted to when it came to selling my home. Rachel helped prepare the house and make sure that it was in perfect condition to list on the market. We ended up getting over asking price!
When I purchased my home in San Carlos, Rachel was there to help manage all of the work that was being completed prior to my moving in (changing out the countertops, painting the rooms, etc.). She negotiated a quick
When I purchased my home in San Carlos, Rachel was there to help manage all of the work that was being completed prior to my moving in (changing out the countertops, painting the rooms, etc.). She negotiated a quick
