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Russ Hugi-Belmont, November 2011
Debbie was recommended to me by friends and I am very glad that I followed their advice. She handled the entire process of selling my house in a very professional and goal oriented manner. She kept me informed of what was going on at all times, and I never had to wait to get an answer to any of my questions. Regarding what issues needed to be addressed to get the house ready for presentation, it turned out that Debbie was right on target with her
recommendations as to which items were important and which ones were not. This all contributed greatly to a rather fast sale, which is not all that common in today's real estate market. Thanks a million, Debbie!
Mary & Marguerite Engler-San Carlos, November 2011
If you need a real estate agent you can truly depend on and who works 100% on the sale of your house, Debbie Wilhelm is the one! We had to move quickly out of state and leave our home for sale. Debbie and her team effectively managed and sold our home during our absence. She relieved our stress and concern in moving by checking on the house and property regularly and she even watered our decorative potted plants we had to leave behind. She was attentive to every detail, professional, very considerate and always available. She even invited us to view her other open houses to see the staging possibilities for our home. She goes that extra mile by listening to you and following through with your requests. She is very resourceful with a network of contacts that can be used on short notice to assist with anything. She can even arrange staging your home if needed. She held open houses every weekend until our home was sold in a month in October 2011! We were so fortunate to find Debbie because thanks to her hard work we received top dollar for our home. She is also a great person who is friendly and delightful to work with. We would highly recommend Debbie without any reservation to anyone selling their home.
Jonathan Kleid-Belmont, September 2011
Meeting and working with Debbie and your team was extraordinary. You know it’s funny, only after our extremely successful transaction of the sale of our home in Belmont, did we actually read the glowing comments from other clients about you on your website.
I won’t bore you with more of the same, however here is what we have learned if you want to sell your home. It’s really quite simple.
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Retain Debbie Wilhelm as your agent
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Listen to Debbie Wilhelm and do what she asks
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Let Debbie Wilhelm do her job and don’t get in her way
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Collect the proceeds when your home sells
See, it’s just that simple!
If the world could work as well as our experience with you, it would be a far more glorious place.
Kumar Subramini & Jayashree Natarajan-Redwood Shores, September 2011
Debbie is friendly and dedicated agent we have seen in mid-peninsula focusing in Redwood Shores, Belmont and surrounding areas. She's easy to work with and is always flexible in work with the client to do what is best for them. She strive to go above and beyond to achieve the best deal for their client which includes them putting in long works and being there to help any time. Debbie understands the pulse of the market very well and this in our case was one of the key factors in timing the open house right which resulted in the house selling right away. It was great pleasure to have worked with Debbie in selling our house, where she helped us through the different phases of selling process. She always strive to make a win-win situation both as a seller & buyer's agent and I would recommend Debbie to any potential buyer/sellers.
Tracy Augustine & Chris Hawthorne ,---- B ------------B-Belmont, September 2011
We had Debbie (and Val Vandervort) represent us in the sale of our Belmont home as well as the purchase of our new home in Half Moon Bay. She has an outstanding reputation on the peninsula, which attracted us to her, and then from the first conversation she backed it up with her expertise and attention to detail. She was wonderful to spend time with; fun, easy to talk to, honest and very knowledgeable about the real estate on both the peninsula and the coast.
In the end, she got us a very speedy sale (one week!) for over our asking price, and helped us find our dream home on the coast - one that hadn't even fully hit the market yet. She was completely on the ball, and has great relationships with other realtors that help her find the best homes quickly. We could never have done as well without her, and we feel we've made a great friend in the process. We would hire her again in a second, and would happily refer her to anyone selling or buying real estate in the area. A true expert who cares about getting the best for her clients!
Adrianna Boden & Michael Torosian-Woodside, September 2011
Debbie is a five star agent who sticks with her clients through the ups and downs of buying a house. She guided us through a particularly challenging negotiation for our house and was a fountain of knowledge and strategic advice that ultimately got us to the end and with a very successful result. Debbie is also someone who is very honest - she gave us plenty of advice on houses she didn't think were great investments prior to our house purchase - and keeps her cool in tough situations. So glad we had her on our team and we recommend her to everyone we know.
Rolf Langland-Belmont, September 2011
Debbie recently handled the sale of my house in Belmont, which required substantial renovation (painting, floors, appliances, carpets, roofing, landscaping). Before the home was put on the market she brought together a team of contractors who did a superb job of renovating the home from top to bottom and significantly increased the value of the property. She is extremely organized, well-informed and detail-oriented. During the sale process, every phone message and e-mail I sent to her was promptly answered. Debbie Wilhelm is without question the best realtor I have ever worked with.
Chris & Larissa O'Driscoll-San Carlos, June 2011
Debbie is fantastic!! My husband and I just bought our first home and we could not have felt more comfortable, have our interests more well represented or be more happy with our new home! Debbie and Holly listened to our million questions, helped every inch of the way and are experts in an often confusing real estate world. She knows everyone as well, which is extremely helpful, and led us to our mortgage person and title company.
I would recommend Debbie to anyone!!! She is the best you can get!!
Jim & Eunice Kim-San Mateo, July 2011
Jim and I want to thank you for all your hard work. Considering the current state of the market, we consider ourselves fortunate to be able to sell our place (and so fast!!!), no doubt due to all your advice, expertise and work. We especially appreciate you being available to us whenever we needed to discuss something. Although we do not anticipate it, if we ever decide to move back to San Mateo, we will definitely use your services again!
Patricia O’Lague-San Mateo, July 2011
I do not think we could have found anyone who worked better or harder to sell our family home than Debbie Wilhelm. She took care that the family understood the current housing market, the value in relation to like homes in the area, which improvements could make a difference. She was not only extremely knowledgeable about property in general, but specifically had a true knowledge and sense of the housing market in Belmont area where my family lived. She worked so well with the diverse personalities in the family. In addition to having wonderful ideas she also listened and followed through on suggestions from others. It felt very much like a team effort. She was there for any questions or concerns and was a great advocate for the outcome and interest of our family. She always seemed to care as much about the people as she did about the house. We are forever grateful. Thank you Debbie!!
Deke Johnson & Rich Velez- Belmont, May 2011
Debbie and Holly worked their butt off to sell my home at full asking price. I have seven homes around the country with four being for sale. They not only sold their listing first but did more than all the other agents combined. They created a to do list, got the list done using their network of help, held open houses every week, called me twice a week with complete updates, and advertised my home as well as I've seen done before. They even got an article written about my house as another way of publicizing. They are smart, knowledgeable, hard working, and incredibly committed to getting the listing sold. That is what makes them great. Every agent has a desire to sell but they have commitment. They don't just list your home and hope it sells, they work all angles and directions to get the house sold. That is commitment and is frankly the first time I believe my agents deserve every penny of the commission.
Alex Janin- Belmont, February 2011
Diane Goodge-San Mateo and Redwood City, October 2010
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.
Kris Govani-Belmont, August 2010
If you are looking for a full service real estate agent who is incredibly knowledgeable about her profession and will go the extra mile to make sure you end up in the home you want, then Debbie Wilhelm is the right agent for you. I spent a year and a half looking for the right home for me and my family. Debbie was with me every step of the way, giving me her unbiased opinion of each property. I never felt any pressure to make a move, I just felt like I had a friend looking out for our best interests and someone who was truly interested in making sure I found the right home for my family.
Debbie is also amazingly well connected. She has a seemingly endless list of folks to help you before and after the purchase of your home; from mortgage brokers, to contractors, to painters, to gardeners, to colorists, the list goes on and on. I wholeheartedly recommend Debbie. She is an excellent realtor and a fine person, you will not find anyone better than her.
Mark & Devra Dallman-Belmont, August 2010
Debbie Wilhelm and her team are incredible and we highly recommend you hire them!! Debbie has been a friend and was a neighbor in Belmont for many years. We selected Debbie to market and sell our Belmont home. She presented a thorough marketing plan. She began immediately to execute that plan. She and her staff kept us updated regarding appointments, changes and even hand carried documents when needed. Debbie and her team are professional, accessible and return calls promptly. Most important, they follow through on commitments!
It’s critical to work with a realtor who has a solid, proven track record and a team in place. Debbie guided us and provided resources for inspecting and staging our home! She effectively marketed the property to sell. Debbie briefed us regarding documents, terms and conditions and routinely provided a heads up on what to expect next. She is a skilled negotiator and will provide insights for your consideration. We greatly appreciated her proactive approach to sell our home. It worked!! We sold in less than 10 days and closed 30 days later. Debbie and her team deserve an award for their ability to deliver!
Diane Medak-San Mateo, July 2010
I am so pleased that Debbie was referred to me. I had met with a few other agents and after my first conversation with Debbie, I knew she was the one to work with! I live in Los Angeles and was looking to sell a rental property I had in San Mateo. Just due to the condition of the property and distance I assumed this would be a time consuming and complicated transaction. It was not, Debbie and her team took care of EVERYTHING! The house was fixed up by Debbie's team and on the market ahead of schedule. Debbie knows what she is doing! I highly recommend working with her and her team and I will definitely use her services again in the future!
Kevin Ebmeyer-Redwood Shores, July 2010
Debbie and Caroline were amazing to work with. I interviewed 3 different agents and they were the most sincere and worked the hardest for my business. The real work began when we had a buyer with an FHA loan - yet my HOA wasn't FHA compliant. Although my HOA management company was difficult to deal with, Debbie and Caroline wouldn't give up and their perseverance paid off and the deal closed. They've been a joy to work with and I highly recommend them to any prospects.
Anurag Singh & Anupama Pandey-Belmont, June 2010
Debbie helped us buy our home in Foster City and our recent experience with Debbie has been wonderful. I can tell from my experience that Debbie knows her clients' needs and she combines her experience to give her clients the right advice.
We had been in the market for a few months. We came close to writing an offer on one house. But thanks to Debbie, we decided against it. Now we own a house that we all love. Debbie helped us understand the positives and negatives of the house we bought and by the time we came to the conclusion, we knew that there are no hidden problem that we are not aware of. We have lived in the house for a few months now and we still feel the same.
I will call myself a very demanding client but Debbie was always patient and responsive to all our questions and concerns. She was always available to fit our crazy schedule. She not only helped us buy the house, she also helped us with the few upgrades we made to the house.
If you are looking for a professional, knowledgeable, and caring realtor, who will not rush you in to making a decision for your next home, Debbie is the realtor for you.
Peter Lin & Su-Lyn Kwok-Belmont, June 2010
Debbie worked with us for nearly a year helping us with our real estate transactions. We had made the decision to sell our two homes at the worst possible time during the down housing market. One of our homes was custom built with unique features that only specific buyers could overlook. Unfortunately due to the housing market, buyers could afford to be picky and the one serious buyer that came our way was as difficult and annoying to deal with as buyers could be. Despite these challenges, Debbie worked with utmost patience and professionalism, without which we probably would have given up on trying to sell this house altogether. She took many calls late in the evenings to keep us updated and to ensure that deals were closed in a timely manner. She co-ordinated all the necesary inspections, cleaning and staging etc. to prep the home for sale. Throughout this time, Debbie became more than just our real-estate agent, she became our friend.
Betty Chan & Mark Luechtefeld-Belmont & San Mateo, May 2010
Debbie Wilhelm was there for us when we sold and purchased our home in the summer. Whenever we had a question or needed to see a property she responded within hours. She works hard and has a great attitude. We were in a multiple offers situation when we bought our house in San Mateo. We're glad Debbie and her team were able to help us get into the house we'll be living in for a long time.
Lars & Val Pedersen-Belmont, April 2010
We worked with Debbie when we sold our house in Belmont last spring. When we were first looking for a realtor, what really impressed us about Debbie was her extensive marketing/contacts on the peninsula and her very professional and honest approach to home buying and selling. In a time when selling a house can be a difficult process, Debbie and her team made it no problem at all. We were pending in just one week. We highly recommend Debbie to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in the Bay Area.
Yuko Nagahashi-Lee & Tom Lee-Belmont, April 2011
Debbie is the consummate real estate professional in the San Francisco Peninsula; especially Belmont and San Mateo, CA. Her knowledge and experience is clearly evident in her approach to selling and or finding homes in the region. We were very fortunate to have her sell our Belmont home in April 2011 as the market was still soft and inventory was abundant. Her team of construction, stagers, painters really prepared our home for sale. Much like a doctor, she provided us with a succinct assessment of our homes' strengths and weaknesses and formulated a plan to sell the home. Within a month, we had multiple offers and sold the house! Just a great experience. We wholeheartedly endorse Debbie as she definitely " has skills"!!!
Elizabeth Susskind & Jim Blodgette-Foster City & Belmont, July 2009
Debbie Wilhelm, and her partner, Val Vandervort, are truly a dynamic duo. Debbie's experience is second to none. She guided us expertly through the minefield of selling our Foster City condo (in a terrible market) and helped us buy our beautiful new Belmont Hills home. Debbie took endless trouble to get to know us as people, what we liked to do, what our interests were, etc. so that she never wasted our time showing houses that were unsuitable. The combination of her encyclopedic knowledge of residential real estate and Val's irrepressible enthusiasm and ability to "think outside the box\" was fantastic. I would recommend these two fabulous ladies to anyone looking to either buy or sell (or both!) a home. Thank you both!!
Fred & Susan Miller-San Mateo, October 2008 & San Carlos, April 2009
When we were looking to downsize to a condo in San Mateo, Debbie was an incredible advocate for our interests. She helped us find the perfect unit, in a great location. She also helped us sell our home in San Carlos, even though the housing market had just taken a downturn. Her advice regarding renovations and staging really made a difference in marketing and selling our house. With Debbie and her team behind us, we always felt that we were being well represented. She was there every step of the way, always willing to meet at our convenience, and always looking out for our best interest, whether as a seller or as a buyer.
Heather Sirk & Kevict Yen-San Carlos, April 2009
"We worked with Debbie and Val on the sale of our home in San Carlos during a very slow real estate market. They gave us professional and candid advice on what we needed to do to get the house ready for sale and where we should price it to sell quickly. We got it on the market, sold and closed escrow in less than 30 days! It was exactly the experienced guidance and support we needed at a very stressful time."
Hai Chen-Belmont, March 2009
"We are so glad that we chose Debbie to represent us when I put our house on market. Not only did we sell our house with a good price within 30 days in a tough market, but we also built a really good agent-client relationship in the process, which will last for years.
We are very busy with our work. We hope our agent can take the stress out of the selling for us so that we could focus on our work. Debbie went above and beyond that. What strikes us the most is how hard working she is. She is always on top of things; she is always there when we needed her. She did not only help us sell our old house, but also helped us negotiate a great deal on our new purchase. Even though she was not our agent on the new purchase because we entered purchase agreement with the builder without an agent long before we knew her, she did a lot of homework for us, and pulled all the data together for us. We are really impressed how much she knows about the real estate market in the Bay Area. What we can say to anyone is that when you enter a real estate market, you want Debbie on your side of the table!\"
Jessica Vernon-San Mateo, March 2009
"I don't know what I'd do without you!"
Roy Huhn-Redwood City, February 2009
"I would like to thank you for all the hard work you and your team did on my behalf in the sale of my custom home in Emerald Hills. I still can't believe you were able to find a buyer for my upper end home in the poor market we had at the end of 2008. After looking at sales data for the time period my home was one of the few that actually sold for a good price in such a bad market. I am sure it would not have happened without such an experienced and knowledgeable agent. So thanks again for a great job and I will definitely be recommending you to anyone I know looking for a great Real Estate agent. I will be in touch soon when I am ready to purchase again.
Thanks again for all the help."
Lee Sacco-Palo Alto, February 2009
"Debbie and her team helped us sell our home successfully during a very difficult time in the housing market. She was very professional, organized and effective in every step of the process. Debbie got to know my fiance and I to understand our needs, wants and goals. She made sure that we evaluated all of our decisions in the context of those goals throughout the home selling process. Debbie put no pressure on us to sell at the first offer we got, and by waiting we were able to get a much better offer. I think most agents would have pushed to close a sale as soon as possible, and we are grateful that she did not. Debbie also kept us informed about everything that was going on at every step of the process, and she was very accessible to us and responded quickly by phone and email every time we contacted her. She went the extra mile on everything that needed done, including sending me copies of all of the newspaper advertisements and links to all the web postings for the house."
Shawn Adamek-San Carlos, July, 2008
"I guess I never said thank you to you for everything you have done for us. You have done an incredible job especially under the tight timelines and circumstances. Your support and diligence has been a real blessing to us during a very difficult time. I'm very grateful for your working around any inconveniences. We have needed extra support and you have been there to give it to us.
I've done business development for about ten years now and I have to say that working with you guys has been one of the most pleasurable experiences I have had in any business deal I've done."
David & Emma McCulloch-San Mateo, May, 2008
"Debbie Wilhelm was our realtor for the purchase of 215 State Street in San Mateo. Debbie was an absolute God-send in facilitating a very fast move when we needed it most.
Despite excellent counsel and great persistence from Debbie, we were unlucky enough to have our first house fall-through while in Escrow. Once it become clear the seller was going to pull out of the transaction, Debbie negotiated a very difficult situation for us, drawing upon experience within Coldwell Banker as needed, and quickly helping us to move on from a bad situation to the pursuit of our dream house.
During the process of bidding on the first home, we had successfully sold our existing home, leaving us in a situation where we faced a temporary rental unless we could find and close on another property in a matter of weeks.
When we found a great home in San Mateo with a seller wanting a rapid close, Debbie pulled out all the stops while remaining incredibly detail-oriented and methodical. Defying all the odds, she worked with her expert team of inspectors and financial advisors to help us close AND MOVE in just a few weeks.
We can't say enough good things about Debbie. In a process that can be unpredictable and complicated, she is always calm, professional and extremely careful in explaining each step of the process.
We recommend her services very highly."
Carla Nelson-Belmont, March 2008
"Thank you for your excellent and professional help in selling my Belmont home. When I tell the story of selling my home, most people are amazed at what transpired in such a short period of time. To recap:
After interviewing two of your piers, I engaged your services on 10/30/07. Within 3 weeks, your team of service providers had remodeled my kitchen and bathroom, painted the exterior and refreshed the interior paint, landscaped the front and back yards and staged the house for sale. And this was during the Thanksgiving holiday. Unbelievable! Your team was ready and very able to assist with all questions and support. My home sold within two days during a transitional real estate market.
I would welcome the opportunity to share my experience with your prospective clients. Thank you again."
Jeff & Megan Davis-Belmont, August 2007
"We're writing this letter on behalf of Debbie Wilhelm and Holly Noto, two excellent realtors with Coldwell Banker San Mateo. When we first started to investigate the Peninsula housing market, we attended several open houses. At these properties, we met a multitude of agents and out of the many realtors we spoke with, Debbie and Holly really stood out from the crowd. They were impeccably professional, yet down-to-earth and easy to talk to. They were more than happy to meet with us, and gave us honest and knowledgeable answers to our MANY questions. As first time home buyers, we had questions coming out our ears, plus some very specific and tough-to-find needs! Debbie and Holly patiently discussed everything with us, and were up-front about our chances of finding our dream house, in our dream price range.
From the first listing we toured together, we could tell that they really had our interests and happiness in mind. Over six months of searching for the perfect property, and three offers, we never once felt pressured into a decision. Debbie and Holly were great at giving us guidance and their honest opinion of a listing, whether good or bad, but also letting us reach our own final conclusions. When we became frustrated and felt a little like Goldilocks (this one costs too much, this one is too small, this lot is too steep, where is the one that is JUST RIGHT?), they were right there with encouragement, but also let us know when and if we needed to adjust our expectations.
In the end, Debbie and Holly helped us to find the perfect house, exactly what we'd been hoping for all along. And, probably most importantly, when our dream house came up, they were instrumental in helping us to write a bullet-proof offer and getting that offer accepted! Even after the paperwork was signed and escrow closed, they were still right there to help. They offered us so much assistance with moving, changing utilities, even making certain everything in the house was working once we arrived. Debbie and Holly truly went above and beyond as realtors - we are so happy with our home, and especially our decision to work with them as our agents. We can't imagine leaving this great place - but if and when we do decide to sell, we will work with Debbie and Holly again, without a doubt! Thanks again for all your help."
Derek and Etsuko Adelman-Belmont, July 2007
"We had recently moved from our Hallmark address to a new home that we had spent four years building. So, when the time came to concentrate on selling our old home, we turned to a long-time friend and trusted neighbor, who happened to be a mortgage broker, for some recommendations. He gave us three. My wife and I carefully interviewed all three, and judged them on the basis of their respective impression of the property and the best strategy to maximize the selling price.
Unlike the other two, Debbie proposed a relatively low listing price, and suggested we stage and remodel in such a way as to generate as much interest as possible. She had complete confidence in her interpretation of market trends and in her team of contractors, handymen, painters and landscapers. There were a few odd features about the house that needed some creativity. Yet, within two weeks of signing the contract, the house seemed completely transformed, with three quality bathroom remodels, a kitchen \"refresh\" , and certain fixture upgrades; and all at a much better than reasonable price. The day after the remodel was finished, in came the broker tour and five days later the open house. Two days after that we closed with multiple offers at a price not only considerably higher than our original asking price but much higher than the recommended listing prices of the two alternate brokers. We feel certain that Debbie was instrumental in maximizing the value of the property with minimal effort from our side.
Throughout the process Debbie was the consummate pro. She paid attention to our sensitivities about having lived in the property for eleven years. Yet she moved things forward in a very succinct and deliberate way. She thoroughly understands Belmont. We have no hesitation in recommending her highly."
Ellen Gibran-Hesse-Belmont, July 2007
"It seemed like I couldn't have picked a worse time to downsize from a large family home to a condo now that my youngest was off to college. Almost every night, the news carried stories of the horrible housing market. I watched houses sit for month after month in my own neighborhood. To make matters worse, I hadn't moved in 20 years, where does one even begin?
Debbie Wilhelm was recommended by friends who had sold their homes more recently in the golden sellers market. I was nervous. In two months, Debbie held my hand through the transition, guided the teams to make the repairs and sprucing up of the house. In less than a month, my house was painted inside and out, new carpeting, new landscaping-- it was a treasure done at bargain prices!
The result was that my house was sold in less than one week for the price range I wanted. Meanwhile, the same houses remain on the market that were on in the months before mine. Anyone can sell houses in the good times. It takes a special agent and her team to make that happen in the bad times. My heartfelt thanks to Debbie and her team from a grateful single mom and her college sons!"
Jim and Myrtle Bogdan-Belmont, March 2007
"Jim and I want to thank you so much for helping us to sell our home in Belmont. You were recommended to us from a friend of our sons and it was truly a blessing. Since we are out-of-town sellers, the whole responsibility of getting our home ready for sale fell on you and you admirably ensured every detail was taken care of.
You hired excellent workmen, including a contractor, painter, hardwood floor specialist, handyman and landscape gardener. You arranged their schedules, decided on the color of paint throughout the house, and replaced items that needed updating (bathroom vanity, mirrors and light fixtures). Your taste was impeccable and made our house beautiful and charming. You also arranged to have the house staged which was the piece de resistance.
In addition to all of the above, you arranged for all inspections to be done before the house went into multiple listing and kept in touch with us at all times. Our questions and concerns were immediately addressed and phone calls were returned in a timely manner. Your experience, professionalism, high energy and pleasant attitude are above and beyond what one would expect from a real estate agent.
Our previous dealings with real estate transactions have not been pleasant but this time it was smooth sailing all the way through. The home was ready for sale within about two weeks from our first contact. You had only one open house which netted fourteen offers. The house was only on the market for ten days and sold for much higher than our asking price. Your knowledge and experience in the Belmont area is second to none and made this real estate transaction worry free on our part.
Again Debbie, thank you for all of the hard work and effort you put into selling our home. We would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone who wants to buy or sell real estate. You are truly an asset to your profession."
Maria and Jose Aguila-San Mateo, September 2006
"I strongly recommend that anyone selling or buying a home to have Debbie Wilhelm working for them. I feel we were blessed in having her work for us. I had worked with other realtors before but had not met someone who would take the time to meet our needs: a good home and a large lot that would appreciate in the near future. She spent a lot of time researching the area, values, neighborhoods, lot sizes, and showed us a lot of properties. She never rushed or pushed us towards any purchases, and was very forward about the downs and ups of each property we looked at. She took the time to look up exactly how much each property was worth. I can't express how grateful I am we had Debbie Wilhelm. She helped us get the house of our dreams in a great neighborhood. She explained all the legal documents over and over until we understood everything we were singing. I know that if you work with Debbie Wilhelm once you will never work with another realtor again. She's the best!"
Bud and Donna Roduta-Belmont, May 2006
"In April 2006, my wife and I decided to sell our house after 29 years of ownership. We interviewed three agents in our area and selected Debbie Wilhelm to represent us. During the interview, Debbie made us feel so comfortable with our knowledge and personality. She omitted nothing was to what she will be doing for us and what to expect. Her professionalism was outstanding and without hesitation, we highly recommend her services to anyone.
Debbie presented us with a time line of everything that should and will be done by her and her staff. Every thing was on time and there was never a delay or any surprises. We never realized how complicated selling a house would be but we did not experience any frustrations or setbacks.
Debbie placed the "For Sale" sign up and within two days, we received an offer well over our asking price. As soon as our house sold, there were about three or four other houses put on the market and in the course of one month, a few were still not sold.
It is with great pride that we would recommend Debbie, Coldwell Banker, and their staff to anyone who wishes to buy or sell a house."
Linda Adler & Tom McDonald-Belmont, April 2006
"We really appreciated all that Debbie did for us during the sale of our home. She was fast and efficient in getting the deal done. Every time we interacted with her and her team they were always pleasant and even in stressful times, Debbie never once lost her cool."
Robert and Lynda Korsan-Belmont, March 2006
"Lynda and I would like to thank you very much for the really great job you did helping us to sell our house in Belmont. We were really pleased by your organization, clear knowledge and long experience with Belmont sales. This was a complicated process with inspections, minor repairs, reports, pricing, open houses, and taking offers. Yet, only about 4 weeks after it started we had sold our house at a price above asking.
Your ability to recommend reasonably priced workmen, to schedule them, to work with a stager, to continually respond to our questions and needs and your quick response to any of our calls was way above the level we expected when we first contemplated selling.
The listing presentation package you gave us was more professional that others we received. The recommendations we got from previous clients were uniformly high. In fact, one of your previous clients had tried to sell their house, unsuccessfully, with another agent we were considering. This made our selection easy.
Thank you once again for a job well done. Your standards, work ethic and energy are all that we could have hoped and more. We would be please to recommend you to any potential clients."
Jacquelyn Maxon-Belmont, November 2005
"First, let me apologize for taking so long to write this letter. Life has continued to provide challenges that have taken me away from showing you the proper appreciation for the excellent assistance you provided in selling my grandmother's home in Belmont.
The circumstances that brought us to selling the family house were very sad. The death of my grandmother and the selling of the house my grandfather built in 1949 was a closure of a long history of memories for our family. But, you made it as ease as it could possibly have been and I am truly grateful for all you did.
As you know, the attorney for my grandmother's estate gave me your name. I interviewed you and several other well known firms. Each of you suggested similar approaches but I thought you and your colleagues demonstrated your knowledge of the Belmont area the best. The materials you provided were excellent.
When I first learned of my grandmother's terminal condition, I knew that I would have to sell the house. My grandmother had neglected the house for many years prior to her death. It had not been painted, or cared for in the manner that I take care of my own house. It was not important to her. Because of all the deferred maintenance, my thought prior to your advice was to sell the house as is.
After reviewing the market with you, and seeing other comparable properties on the market, it became clear that some money and time should be spent to improve the appearance and marketability of the house. Painting the house inside and out, replacing the garage doors, working on the landscaping, taking up the old carpeting and, refinishing the hardwood floors made a vast improvement. I know that these improvements contributed significantly to the value we received.
Staging the house was something that I didn't even consider doing prior to meeting you. Spending some of my grandmother's hard earned funds seemed a little extravagant. Especially, since I was not the owner of the home. However, I am glad I did. Staging the house helped potential buyers visualize the house as their home, and camouflaged some of the character flaws we decided not to improve like replacing the windows.
Thanks to your advice I know we received top dollar for the house. It sold for at least $70,000 more that I thought it could ever bring. I wish you continued success. You helped me and my family a great deal. I would be happy to recommend you to anyone needing the services of a great realtor."
Chris & Kirsten Mclean-Belmont, September 2005
"Thank you for all that you have done for us before, during, and after the sale of our home at 1900 Hillman Avenue in Belmont, CA. We could not have done it without you and your team at Coldwell Banker!
With less than a week's notice to make our cross-country relocation from Belmont, CA to Houston, TX, no one else could have accomplished so much for us. Your ability to visit our home daily; oversee the general maintenance of our home (plants, yard, housecleaning); meet with the movers; as well as coordinate renovations in order to prepare our house for sale, provided us with confidence and assurance that our home was in great hands.
We were thrilled with all of our offers; your ability to facilitate presentations; and, follow-up to verify pre-approval financing from buyer lenders for pre-emptive bids prior to an \"official\" open house. We are singing your praises to all of our friends in the Bay Area as we cannot say enough good things about you!
Last, but not least, your coaching and mentorship for purchasing our new home in Houston has been invaluable.
If anyone would like a verbal reference on your exceptional skills and abilities or your professional business acumen, we would be more than happy to give you an outstanding reference."
Julie Brower-Belmont, August 2005
"I first contacted Debbie one week prior to my son's birth in June 2005. My husband was a finalist for a position out of the area, and I felt I needed to interview potential agents before the offer was finalized due to the impending birth of my son. My husband and I had gone to open houses of a few of her listings and were always impressed at how well presented they were. I let her know that any agent we selected would have to handle all of the details as I would be attending to a newborn. She quickly agreed. One month later, I contacted Debbie again, on a Wednesday, to let her know my husband had accepted the position.
As the end of the summer season was nearing, we chose to fast track the listing of our home. Debbie sprung into action. She immediately scheduled a landscaper for our yard (which was bare dirt), a handyman for painting and minor repairs, a staging company, a termite inspection, and a home inspection. All of these tasks were completed in time for Broker's tour the next Tuesday. She created postcards announcing an open house the following Sunday. Our home was on Broker's tour one additional Tuesday, with offers to be accepted on that Thursday. We received four offers, two of which exceeded our best expectations.
In fifteen days, Debbie successfully prepared our home for sale, conducted impressive marketing, and secured a buyer. This process was completely painless and stress-free for my husband and I. I have no doubt that Debbie's efforts, and those of her team, resulted in the best possible price for our home. We were very pleased with her service, and highly recommend her to anyone looking to list their home for sale."
Jon Yonago-San Mateo, August 2005
"I am enjoying my new home more than ever. I would like to thank you for making my first home purchase an overall great experience. First, I was very impressed with your knowledge of the Peninsula. Your familiarity of the types of homes, quality of the schools, and character of the neighborhoods was extremely helpful for selecting the right place.
Secondly, thank you for being such a patient agent. I never felt rushed or pressured during the year that I was looking for a home. You were always reassuring and helpful during the entire process.
Thirdly, when I was able to make an offer on a property, I felt very comfortable and confident with you negotiating skills. You had many insights into the process and were very knowledgeable.
I could not have had a better experience with my home purchase. Your years of professional experience showed throughout each step in the process."
Rick Podesta-Daly City, July 2005
"Debbie did a fantastic job representing me in the sale of my property in Daly City. Initially, I had planned to have a long-time family realtor represent me, but upon meeting Debbie, I was immediately impressed by her knowledge and convincing presentation regarding the advantages of having Coldwell Banker supporting me in the sale of my home.
At all times she worked to deliver a 'win-win' transaction and their strong knowledge of the real estate market paid off for me. Debbie and her staff consistently went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure that my sale was as smooth and stress free as possible. They are extremely knowledgeable about the real estate market in the Bay Area and I followed her advice without question. From recommendations for a bathroom remodel all the way to the details of the paint color, she helped guide the transformation of my property from a 'fixer-upper' to a sparkling, beautiful home that a very happy family purchased. Moreover, during negotiations, her professional advice kept everything on track. As a result, I received top dollar for my home and experienced a quick and 'painless' closing!
Debbie's high degree of professionalism, integrity, honesty, communication, partnership and real estate experience made her a pure pleasure to work with. I found her professional competence was exceeded only her pleasant and warm personality. She is the hardest working realtor on the Peninsula. I couldn't have asked for a better team in managing my real estate needs."
John & Marianne Shinn-San Carlos, February 2005
"In July of 2001, Debbie Wilhelm helped us purchase our home at 148 Devonshire in San Carlos. When we decided to buy a new home and sell Devonshire, we naturally turned to Debbie to assist with both halves of the transaction. From beginning to end, on both the sell and buy side, Debbie was highly professional and always looked out for our best interests. Not only were we able to put together a wonderful winning offer on our new home at 96 Wessex Way, San Carlos, but Debbie assessed the market exceedingly well on selling Devonshire. She persuaded us to go the extra mile to prepare Devonshire for the market. As a direct result of her efforts, the showings were the "talk of town", the house garnered a Best of Show award and we had 17 offers, culminating in a sale well over our asking price. We are very appreciative of everything Debbie did to make the process as painless and rewarding as possible."
Joe & Jocelyn O' Brien-Belmont, July 2005
"Wow! My wife and I are so pleased with how our home sale turned out. With my company relocating us just before the new school year begins, we were concerned about how our home sale needs would get met besides getting a good price for our home. Like most people, we wanted a good price but we also needed a quick close and to also ensure that our home sale didn't fall out of escrow. Your real estate experience was evident in knowing how to negotiate and structure the home sale so that we were not only able to get a great price for our home but we were also able to work out a quick close and structure the deal so that the risk of it falling out of escrow was reduced. We felt like you helped us get a great price which included multiple offers, a quick close, and a reduced risk of falling out of escrow. We could not have been happier with the result! Thank you!"
Caroline & Steve Tsang-Belmont, June 29, 2004
"Please pardon the informality of the e-mail, but in efforts to make it easier for you to use this letter as a reference in your agent packet, we thought we would express our thanks.
Steve & I just wanted to extend our greatest thanks to all of your efforts in getting this deal closed. As we have already discussed numerous times, as first time home buyers, there is a great deal of apprehension and stress that comes with this process; especially in the Peninsula Home Market! Right from the beginning your professionalism and naturally caring personality made us feel 100% comfortable in having you represent us on this big venture! We can honestly say that after you spent several hours with us explaining the many various types of reports, we did not have any questions in our mind on whether we felt comfortable in proceeding to bid on the house. In addition, the wealth of knowledge that you posses about the Peninsula market specifically the Belmont area was very impressive and we feel played a huge part in winning this home for us.
Thanks again for everything that you have done for us. We will definitely be recommending other potential buyers/sellers to you and hope to do business with you in the future!"
Marlies & Rosemary Ruben-Burlingame, San Bruno & San Mateo July 30, 2004
"Chuck Cwieka
Office Manager
Coldwell Banker
Dear Mr. Cwieka,
As a manager of a large office, I am sure you are aware of, and value all your Sales people. This letter is about one of your special professional realtors.
Several years ago my sister and I entertained the idea of moving together. As we started looking, we met many realtors who of course wanted to represent us. When we met Debbie Wilhelm we were attracted by her professionalism and asked her to be our realtor. Our needs were special at that time which complicated the search. Debbie kept the flow of listings and information constant for well over a year to no avail.
Because of illness our situation changed and I had to tell Debbie to stop the search. She kept in touch with Coldwell Banker information and Holiday cards. Early this year our situation changed again and I called Debbie in early April, really not expecting her to remember us. Of course she did and within about ten days we made our first offer.
Finding a home for us, selling our house in San Bruno and my condominium in Burlingame was no small task, but Debbie's energy and expertise were impressive. Every single recommendation she made, from the lender, the painter, the handyman to the mover was a new and pleasant experience. Her efficiency made this a very smooth and exiting transition as all three escrows closed in less then 60 days, and with her innovative marketing system she created multiple offers for each home.
Our warmest wishes for Debbie's continued success and health, as well as your office. If we could ever help with a recommendation please feel free to call on us."
Gene & Margie Rouquier-Belmont, 2003
"We are more than happy to say that we so enjoyed our working relationship with Debbie. Her advice in preparing our home and guiding us thru the bidding process was superb. The staging and repair work that she recommended helped not only for a speedy sale, but one that brought us way over the asking price.
We were so pleased with her work that we recommended her to our sister and brother in-law who had tried unsuccessfully to sell their home in San Jose last year. Their place sold very quickly because of Debbie's professional work."
Bill & Julie Sautter-Belmont, 2003
"On behalf of Alpha Investment Trust, we'd like to thank you for you professionalism - and courtesy - and speed in representing us and handling the sale of the home.
Prior to your becoming our agents, the house had been on the market for 4+ months at decreasing prices with no offers. After a whirlwind month of our & your preparation, improvements, marketing and staging the home, you secured 3 offers for us - all were above the asking price, including the accepted offer that was substantially above the asking!
The rapid sale certainly made believers out of us that your strategy & experience gets results!
When it comes to Belmont, you are the best and make a great team! We're happy to recommend you services to others, and would certainly work with you again should the opportunity arise."
Dawna and Glenda Delenstarr-Belmont, 2002
"We are writing this letter to express our sincere gratitude for being so instrumental in the sale of our home in Belmont. Glenda and I had already planned to have a long time acquaintance realtor represent us, but upon meeting you we were immediately impressed by your knowledge and convincing presentation regarding the advantages of having Coldwell Banker supporting us in the home sale.
We learned important information regarding disclosures, marketing, staging and that the real estate market had seasons that would be more favorable than others. You had advised us that Summer was not the ideal time to list a home and actually encouraged us to wait until Fall to list our house. I have been told it is always wise to listen to the pros but Glenda and I had made up our minds to get the sale going. So for three months we toiled thru open house and multiple realtor visitations only to receive our first and only offer in mid September. Our respect for you kept growing as the manifest prophecy unfolded.
We closed in October after an initial low ball offer and then multiple counter offers. The deal was masterfully orchestrated and we do not believe that we could have maintained the same tenacity or civility if it had not been for your support.
Glenda and I were not expecting the emotional roller coaster that went with selling our home. At times we were exasperated and depressed. You helped to keep us on track and reality based. Any client with trust issues has the opportunity to grow from having the good fortune to list their home sale with the certain Ms. Debbie Wilhelm. Your professional acumen, therapeutic support, constant availability and compassionate presence transformed a life crisis experience to an enriching, and satisfying moment.
We also appreciated the team work that was coordinated. Seamless in approach, consistent in advice;the process rocked. Even the supporting staff were friendly and competent during the many open houses that you staffed.
Most of all we would like you to know that it has been a privilege to have you at our service and we will always remember your diligence, your humanity and integrity.
Thank you for helping us to achieve our goal - our beautiful home in Kauai."
Marvin Mc Dougal-Belmont, 2002
"I can not say how much I enjoyed working with you. It was a tough sale with the market conditions and the other issues. In the end after everything was finished, I was happy, relieved and satisfied. You hung in during all the extracurricular stuff, never complaining and always positive, quick with solutions and not excuses. That was a lot of help, I really appreciate it. Debbie, I hope to see you soon."
Linda Watkins-Belmont, 2002
"One of the best decisions I made in 2002 was to engage Debbie Wilhelm as the agent to sell my home in Belmont. I had met Debbie approximately a year before when she sold the home across the street and was impressed with the service she provided. Debbie and her team were with me every step of the way, from the initial market analysis, to just recently sending me an official copy of the settlement statement for tax purposes. Debbie is extremely knowledgeable about the real estate market in the Bay Area and I followed her advice without question. As a result, I received top dollar for my home and experienced a quick and \"painless\" closing! Debbie's professionalism and ethics are beyond reproach and she is a pleasure to work with. If I had another home to sell in the Bay Area, she would be the first person I'd call. I would recommend Debbie to anyone without question and with enthusiasm!"
Leo & Mary Barsotti -San Mateo, 2002
"Debbie Wilhelm proved herself to be a tireless and effective supporter during a hectic 3 weeks while we refurbished our rental home in San Mateo. She found contractors, service people and interviewed prospective tenants in our absence. Her efforts came to a successful conclusion on the day blinds were being installed (the last of a series of repairs and upgrades), when new tenants signed a rental agreement. As an out of the area owner I appreciated her efforts on my behalf."
Bill & Brenda Chin-Belmont, 2002
"When we discussed selling our home in Belmont, there was never any question as to which agent we would choose to represent us in the transaction. Debbie's was the first name to come to mind, and we never considered anybody else. At every point of the selling process, Debbie was right there with her sound guidance and excellent service. Anyone wanting to sell a home, especially in Belmont, should know what we know: Debbie is the best there is. We not only had a wonderful experience preparing our home for sale, and selling it, but we also benefited from her skillful and knowledgeable service in procuring a beautiful rental home for us in Foster City. We are completely satisfied with Debbie as our real estate agent, and we are wonderfully blessed to have gotten to know her and to now call her our friend. We plan on having her represent us in the future and hope that she too will remember us as friends."
Mr. & Mrs. Fairbairn-Belmont, 2002
"Debbie was outstanding in representing us as our realtor and she deserves the respect and trust of prospective clients.
We had lived in our house for 33 years and the anxiety about selling and moving was high to say the least. Debbie was ahead of our thinking every step of the way. She personally put us at ease with answers to every questions and efficient attention to details.
We had multiple offers and her professional handling of the presentation meeting made sure we were never overwhelmed by jargon or financial dealings offered by the other realtors. She was firm and was always looking to our best interest.
It turned out to be a pleasant and rewarding experience. We enjoyed working with our neighbor!"
Russ & Jill Stryker-Belmont, February 2001
"Mr. Chuck Cwieka
Office Manager
Coldwell Banker
Dear Chuck,
We want to let you know what a positive experience we had with your agent, Debbie Wilhelm. Debbie is the hardest working realtor on the Peninsula. She really knows the in's and out's of a tough market. We got in touch with Debbie through a referral, and after working with her; we know why she was referred.
We put our house on the market in a time when multiple offers were occurring on just about every property in the area. It was a good thing that Debbie was up to the task and knew how to deal with pricing our house in this type of market. Debbie is a professional in every sense of the word. She gave us good, rational advice drawing from her many years of experience and she worked tirelessly to get our house on the market quick and close it quick.
Debbie's overwhelming knowledge, expertise and rapport with the other agents is apparent and was an asset for us in selling our home. We had eight offers on our home and Debbie personally knew all of the brokers representing these prospective buyers. We were always able to stay in touch and on the same page.
We would recommend Debbie to anyone. She was truly a joy to work with."
Connie & Reggie Redmond-San Bruno & Burlingame
"Thanks for all of your help and endless resources. Your ability to answer questions and problem solve is great!"
The Alexander Family-San Mateo, Redwood City, & San Francisco
"Debbie is a hard working professional who knows the in's and out's of a tough market. Her knowledge and contracts made her easy to work with. We were glad to have her on our side. We bought and sold through her on numerous occasions."
Kevin Snyder & Marc Tavasci-Pacifica - 2001
"Debbie did a wonderful job for us. She returned all of my calls promptly, was incredibly knowledgeable, and really was a driving force on keeping everything on schedule. If I ever need to buy another home or sell the one I am in, she's the first person I'm calling
Coldwell Banker Relocation Department-San Ramon -2000
"Debbie has a great "can-do" attitude that really helps when we are dealing with out of town buyers. She succeeded in selling and closing a relocation client in less than 33 days."
Chris O'Driscoll and Larissa O'Driscoll
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