Over the past several months, Donna and Barney worked with my family to strategize the sale of our home in the San Carlos hills, improve the property, and navigate the entire selling process. We had an incredibly smooth and easy experience from the day we listed the home, ended up selling for 250K over asking price, and closed in less than two weeks. Very happy with the outcome!
Donna and Barney are akin to a team of superheroes, equipped with a range of skills beyond what one would expect from a typical real estate agent. Here's only a partial list of what impressed me:
- Decades of experience in real estate, particularly on the Peninsula — you can really trust their guidance!
- Staying up-to-date on industry trends.
- Use of effective marketing tools.
- Access to a network of professionals in the area (such as lawyers and contractors) to engage when needed.
- Experience in interior design, offering guidance on everything from color choices and staging to landscaping.
- Ability to fix and improve many features on the property without the need for external contractors.
- Excellent communication skills and accessibility at any time of day.
- Willingness to go above and beyond normal agent responsibilities, such as communicating with the City or dealing with a difficult neighbor.
- Impeccable ethics, honesty, and integrity.
- Ability to handle contentious situations with grace.
- Kindness, generosity, patience, and a genuine desire to be of service.
Throughout most of the process, we were residing many miles away, and could always rely on Donna and Barney to be onsite to handle everything. Given the challenges we had to overcome with this property, I truly don't think we could have done this without Donna and Barney, who generously put in endless hours of work over several months before we could even get close to listing, and I know they've done this for other clients as well.
If you're selling a home in San Carlos or on the Peninsula, nobody will take better care of you than this pair of angels!
It is with great pleasure that I write this review to express my gratitude for the outstanding service and support provided by Donna and Barney from the Colangelo Group during the purchase of our new home. From the initial stages to the final closing, their expertise, knowledge, and dedication were evident every step of the way. Donna listed intently to our needs and worked tirelessly to secure our new home.
Donna and Barney’s knowledge of the real estate market was truly impressive. They provided valuable insights and guidance, ensured we were comfortable and understood the processes, and treated us like family. Their expertise instilled confidence in us, knowing that we were in capable hands. I highly recommend them!
Donna & Barney worked tirelessly to help us understand the home buying process as we embarked on our first home purchase. They are very knowledgeable, hardworking and dependable. They guided us through the process ensuring we understood and were comfortable with each step.
As our family grew and we needed more space with knew who to call. They expertly listed our home and we had multiple offers the first day. After showing us multiple homes they helped negotiate a great offer which was accepted.
We wholeheartedly recommend Donna & Barney!
Donna and Barney (and team) are the most professional, prepared and thorough agents I have had the pleasure of working with through multiple transactions. They guide and inform at each step in the buying/selling process and ensure that all questions and concerns are addressed. They provide professional marketing materials and services, and follow through on any potential outstanding issues which results in clean closing deals. Highly recommend them!
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Donna and Barney have represented and advised us multiple times. They are always well-prepared, professional, knowledgeable, and know what it takes to get a deal done. While you expect that from good agents, they truly distinguish themselves by the way they give back to the community and treat their clients like valued friends. They have my highest recommendation!
I have worked with Donna and Barney Colangelo in the past on many properties as a General Contractor, getting the properties ready for sale. I Witnessed their expertise, knowledge, professionalism and organized efforts in detail to make the properties sales ready. Everything was timed and well managed right up to the sale date, most properties sold within one week. I would highly recommend Donna and Barney Colangelo to any family or person interested in selling or buying property.
Sincerely, Paul Oueis (Oueis Construction)
Paul Oueis recommends Donna & Barney Colangelo
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Donna and Barney are amazing to work with I love them and if you work with you will know why!
They know what they are doing to get the best return on your home!
I have the opportunity to work close to Donna & Barney and I can tell that they have everything that a realtor should have: Great business ethics, an excellent knowledge of the local real estate market and, the best of all, they love to connect with clients and keep them informed. Somebody looking to buy or sell in San Carlos, CA, should ask for their advice and expertise.
Realtors advise people regarding the most expensive purchase we make in our entire lives. Experience, market knowledge and negotiation capabilities are a few of the baseline qualities of a good realtor. However, realtors that go beyond, realtors that are within the exceptional category are far and few between. Donna Colangelo ranks within this elite group. Donna listens closely to her clients, applies the highest ethics and is clear and direct in communicating the important issues within the buying process. She treats her clients like her valued friends and goes far beyond in time and the energy she invests. I have worked with Donna as a lending partner for over fourteen years, interacted in tough negotiations and seen her rise to the occasion on behalf of her clients in every situation. She is a wonderful person and resource and I cannot recommend her more highly!