Allie is one of the rare people who combines creativity, strategy, negotiation skills, and emotional intelligence at an incredibly high level. What was remarkable about working with Allie was that she saw the value of our home long before the market did. The house had extraordinary views, an incredible layout, and a truly special location, but it also had significant deferred maintenance. The windows were in rough shape, parts of the home needed foundation work, and the kitchen really needed updating. Even the primary suite had a challenge buyers commented on repeatedly: the primary bathroom occupied the prime view side instead of the bedroom itself. When we first went on market in the summer of 2025, the response was disappointing. We received only one offer, initially below asking, which eventually came up to around $2.34 million. We stayed on the market for quite a while and nothing materially better developed. At that point, many agents would have told us to accept the market’s verdict and move on. But Allie believed deeply in the intrinsic value of the property. She kept saying that despite the condition issues, the combination of the location, layout, and views made the home worth over $4 million. She encouraged us not to settle for less simply because the timing was wrong. Instead of chasing the market downward, she advised us to pause, wait for a stronger spring market, and reposition the house thoughtfully. We did not spend a fortune preparing the property. In fact, the improvements were surprisingly strategic and restrained. Allie helped redesign and refresh key visual moments in the home. We updated one bathroom, replaced the kitchen countertops, added a backsplash, and made a few carefully chosen design decisions that dramatically changed how the house felt. One thing I remember clearly was the kitchen hood. I initially did not want to replace it, but Allie felt strongly that the existing hood visually interrupted the views and made the kitchen feel heavy and cluttered. She pushed for a flush-mounted hood instead, and she was absolutely right. That single decision transformed the feeling of the space. When we came back on the market in the spring, the reception was completely different. We quickly received a strong preemptive offer in the mid-$3 millions, but Allie believed there was still more room. She strategically used that momentum to bring in additional buyers, and soon we had multiple serious offers around $3.7 million. Then came the negotiation. Rather than simply accepting one of the strong offers, Allie multi-countered the buyers at $4 million. One buyer moved up slightly, but the other increased all the way to $4,060,000. The difference between where the market initially seemed to place the house and where it ultimately sold was extraordinary. And it happened because Allie understood not just pricing, but timing, presentation, buyer psychology, and negotiation strategy at an extremely high level. Other agents openly said they could not believe what she achieved with this property. But Allie never lost confidence in what the home could become in the right market with the right strategy. “Most agents react to the market. Allie understood the market well enough to know when not to listen to it.”

Allie is one of the most strategic negotiators and problem solvers I have ever worked with. Our situation was complicated from the start. We had purchased a small Rockridge home during Covid, and by 2024 we had outgrown it. The house was around 1,000 square feet, located on a busy street beside an apartment building, had a tiny yard, and some functionality compromises that most agents probably would have seen as difficult to overcome. At the same time, we needed significantly more space, but we could not afford to buy another home without selling ours first. The problem was that we did not want the risk of selling before securing the next property. Most agents would have treated those as unavoidable constraints. Allie treated them like problems to solve. We initially went on market during a slower period in fall 2024. Although she marketed the house beautifully and generated interest, the offers were not where they needed to be. What impressed me immediately was that she was willing to advise patience rather than push us into a transaction that was not financially smart. Months later, an off-market opportunity emerged when a buyer who had lost another nearby property came through our home and loved it. From there, Allie structured one of the most sophisticated transactions I have personally experienced. She negotiated the purchase of our replacement property before we formally accepted the offer on our home, effectively eliminating the risk of us ending up without a place to live. Then she coordinated the timing so that the proceeds from our sale funded the new purchase while simultaneously negotiating a rent-back that gave us enough time to complete improvements on the new property before moving. The logistical coordination alone was impressive. The financial outcome was even more remarkable. Despite our house being small and having significant locational and functional drawbacks, she negotiated approximately $1,232 per square foot, well above nearby comparable sales. Then she helped us purchase a property with almost double the square footage and a substantially larger yard for less than what we sold our previous house for. That does not happen because of luck. It happens because someone understands negotiation, timing, psychology, and market dynamics at an extremely high level. “Allie sees opportunities and solutions that other agents simply do not see.”

Allie is amazing at making incredibly complicated situations feel calm, strategic, and protected. We bought our first home with Allie during the height of the COVID market in Rockridge, and while we loved the house, it quickly became too small once our family started growing. The home was only around 1,000 square feet, on a busy street next to an apartment building, with a tiny yard and some awkward functionality issues, including a bathroom that had been created from a bedroom closet. We knew we needed more space, but financially we could not buy another house without selling ours first. At the same time, we were terrified of selling and then not being able to find or compete for a replacement home. What was incredible about Allie was that she refused to force us into unnecessary risk. We first went on market in fall 2024 while still living in the house. She somehow coordinated the entire process with us temporarily leaving for a week while continuing to manage our lives and our child. Even though the house had clear challenges, she marketed it beautifully and generated interest. But when the offers did not feel strong enough, she did something that I think says a lot about her integrity: she advised us not to sell. There was never pressure. There was never panic. She simply believed we could do better. A few months later an agent whose clients had lost another nearby house reached out about ours, and that buyer completely fell in love with it. What happened next honestly felt like watching a chess match. Before we even accepted the offer on our home, Allie negotiated the purchase of the house we wanted. Only after that deal was secured did we officially move forward with the sale of ours. We never had to experience the fear of not knowing where we would live. Then she structured the timing so we closed on our house first, had the funds available for the new purchase, and still received a rent-back that gave us time to do work on the new home and move gradually instead of frantically. And somehow, despite all of the compromises our house had, she negotiated around $1,232 per square foot while we were still living there and without doing major renovations. Even more shocking, she helped us buy a home with nearly double the square footage and a dramatically larger yard for less than what we sold our smaller house for. I genuinely do not know another agent who could have navigated all of those moving pieces simultaneously with that level of calm, creativity, and strategic thinking. “Allie made what felt impossible feel completely seamless.”

Allie is amazing at making incredibly complicated situations feel calm, strategic, and protected. We bought our first home with Allie during the height of the COVID market in Rockridge, and while we loved the house, it quickly became too small once our family started growing. The home was only around 1,000 square feet, on a busy street next to an apartment building, with a tiny yard and some awkward functionality issues, including a bathroom that had been created from a bedroom closet. We knew we needed more space, but financially we could not buy another house without selling ours first. At the same time, we were terrified of selling and then not being able to find or compete for a replacement home. What was incredible about Allie was that she refused to force us into unnecessary risk. We first went on market in fall 2024 while still living in the house. She somehow coordinated the entire process with us temporarily leaving for a week while continuing to manage our lives and our child. Even though the house had clear challenges, she marketed it beautifully and generated interest. But when the offers did not feel strong enough, she did something that I think says a lot about her integrity: she advised us not to sell. There was never pressure. There was never panic. She simply believed we could do better. A few months later an agent whose clients had lost another nearby house reached out about ours, and that buyer completely fell in love with it. What happened next honestly felt like watching a chess match. Before we even accepted the offer on our home, Allie negotiated the purchase of the house we wanted. Only after that deal was secured did we officially move forward with the sale of ours. We never had to experience the fear of not knowing where we would live. Then she structured the timing so we closed on our house first, had the funds available for the new purchase, and still received a rent-back that gave us time to do work on the new home and move gradually instead of frantically. And somehow, despite all of the compromises our house had, she negotiated around $1,232 per square foot while we were still living there and without doing major renovations. Even more shocking, she helped us buy a home with nearly double the square footage and a dramatically larger yard for less than what we sold our smaller house for. I genuinely do not know another agent who could have navigated all of those moving pieces simultaneously with that level of calm, creativity, and strategic thinking. “Allie made what felt impossible feel completely seamless.”

Allie and Terry are two of the most caring, knowledgeable, and hardworking people you could work with. They genuinely care about others, are incredibly professional, and always go above and beyond in everything they do. Their attention to detail, communication, and dedication really set them apart. They bring such a positive energy while also being extremely dependable and trustworthy. Anyone who gets the chance to work with them is lucky to have them in their corner.

We first met Allie at one of her open house listings, and from the moment we saw the home and heard her honest, straightforward advice, we knew she was the right agent for us. Her deep relationships across the Berkeley and Rockridge agent network made it clear that she knew the market and the right people, which gave us confidence in her guidance. Allie and her team member, Terry, were incredibly responsive and attentive throughout the entire process. They continually looked at properties for us, reviewed disclosures, and guided us through every step—from touring homes to making competitive offers. Their knowledge, availability, and support made a complex process feel manageable and even exciting. Thanks to Allie’s market insight and negotiation skills, we were able to secure the right home quickly, navigating multiple offers with confidence and ultimately closing at a great value in a competitive market. Allie combines honesty, expertise, and strategic vision in a way that makes buying a home feel smooth, informed, and successful. We couldn’t imagine having a better partner in this process.

We weren’t sure what to expect buying in the bay area, but meeting Allie at one of her open houses changed everything. She wasn’t pushy or salesy—she was honest, approachable, and immediately made us feel like she had our backs. Allie and Terry were constantly looking out for us, sending listings, walking us through disclosures, and answering every single question—even the ones we didn’t know to ask. I loved that we never felt rushed or overwhelmed; they really guided us at our pace while keeping us on track. I still can’t believe it, but our very first offer worked! Allie’s advice and negotiation made it happen in a competitive Rockridge/Berkeley market, and she made us feel calm and confident the whole way. Buying our home could have been stressful, but with Allie it felt exciting, empowering, and actually fun. She doesn’t just help you find a house—she makes the whole experience feel like it’s really yours.

Allie and Terry are amazing realtors and an incredible team. For Buying - Terry found us our dream home before it hit the market, and helped us develop a winning pre-empt strategy. For Selling - Allie attended to every detail and was instrumental in getting a price that was over $1M above listing!

We weren't the easiest customers: living abroad with only occasional trips to the US, particular requirements for a view and walkability, and uncertainty about where we would settle. Allie and Terry were fantastic throughout our three-year search for a house. They were patient and persistent and found many possibilities, both on- and off-market, but never pressured us to compromise. Working with them helped us understand the different tradeoffs among Berkeley houses and neighborhoods and the competitive Berkeley housing market. The house we finally purchased never reached the market, but Allie and Terry arranged an early preview during one of our visits to the Bay Area and carefully shepherded the process with the seller's agent so that we could buy the house of our dreams. And after we bought the house, Allie and Terry continued to help us in innumerable ways, even watering while we were away. It has been an absolute pleasure working with them!

We weren't the easiest customers: living abroad with only occasional trips to the US, particular requirements for a view and walkability, and uncertainty about where we would settle. Allie and Terry were fantastic throughout our three-year search for a house. They were patient and persistent and found many possibilities, both on- and off-market, but never pressured us to compromise. Working with them helped us understand the different tradeoffs among Berkeley houses and neighborhoods and the competitive Berkeley housing market. The house we finally purchased never reached the market, but Allie and Terry arranged an early preview during one of our visits to the Bay Area and carefully shepherded the process with the seller's agent so that we could buy the house of our dreams. And after we bought the house, Allie and Terry continued to help us in innumerable ways, even watering while we were away. It has been an absolute pleasure working with them!