Testimonials

We weren’t actually looking to buy, but suddenly there we were — standing in a fabulous house in the ideal neighborhood. Taking a brisk walk through the Claremont Hills on a Sunday afternoon brought us here. We had wanted to move closer to things that interested us culturally.

We would need tip-top dollar on our home in Piedmont to make the leap. Helene was immediately helpful and responsive. She proposed a clever strategy that resulted in a landmark price for our home. We were so impressed.

Helene is pristine in everything she does. She handles every aspect expertly. Her ethics are totally within her being, and you know her numbers are correct. She calls the shots really honestly. Helene is spot-on!

We were immediately impressed with her deep knowledge of the market for homes in Berkeley, Oakland and Piedmont. Through her network with others in the industry, we were able to see a number of homes before they were publicly listed.

One thing we were really impressed with is Helene’s finger on the pulse of the market. She accurately estimated the final sales price of every house that we were going to bid on. We are thrilled with our new home. The property attracted a great deal of interest, resulting in seven offers, and we know we would not have been successful in purchasing the house without Helene’s dedicated work and good relationship with the selling broker. She was in constant communication with the seller’s broker and really advocated for us.

We have the highest regard for Helene and have already recommended her to several friends.

My husband and I are in the process of selling our former home in Berkeley after having recently moved to our new Orinda home. Our realtor is Helene Barkin, who is the same realtor that originally helped my husband purchase our Berkeley house and helped his son purchase his first home in Albany, Ca.

All of these transactions occurred in California in highly desirable areas where bidding wars are the norm. Helene guided us through the process with ease. She was available 24/7 for our texts, emails and phone calls. She did all of this really well because she is, without question, one of the best realtors around. One of the reasons she is so good is because she loves what she does and it shows. She is passionate about her work, feels that no detail is too small and with her experience she can successfully solve any issue that comes up with ease.

We give her our highest recommendation and will endlessly be grateful to her for her professionalism, knowledge and kindness.