"Paul and Virginia did an incredible job selling our home and more importantly helping us successfully buy our new home in this highly competitive market.  Even with my nearly 20 years experience in commercial real estate I would have fallen far short in an attempt to match their performance and results.  We were also impressed with their market knowledge, technical skills and genuine effort to understand our needs."

Greg  & Bonnie Labarthe

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Suzanne Nelson

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"In a crazy Seller's market Virginia & Paul Ratto were able to help us purchase a home that fit our needs and was within our price range.  Excellent negotiating, sound advice and heads-up timing got our offer accepted and we are very thankful.  They were professional through the escrow process and we closed on time and coordinated it with the sale of our existing home.  Virginia & Paul were honest and hard-working, always keeping our best interests in mind."

Sean & Debra O'Brien

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"The Ratto's exceeded all our expectations with a full luxury marketing program for our high-end property in Orinda.  They were professional, excellent communicators and followed through until closing with good advice and attention to detail.   We'll refer them to others!"

Stephen & Gina Stanley

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"Thanks for all your hard work and support to get us into our new home, especially dealing with our stressed out phone calls, your great marketing efforts and Paul's 'sweat hours' on our house before during and after the sale!  Your extra effort really sets your team apart."

Matt, Juliandra & Max Rittmann

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"Paul and Virginia were exceptional in helping to prepare my home in Moraga for sale, assisting in paint colors and general upgrades, and did a fantastic job marketing the property and negotiating an acceptable price.  They communicated every step of the way and followed the transaction to a successful close of escrow.  I can't imagine working with anyone else!" 

Kevin K. Traum

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"Scary as it is for first time buyers, we were really impressed with how smoothly you navigated us through the whole process.  And best of all, we love our new house!  We also really appreciate your follow-up after sale and Paul spending a few days repairing some of the items mentioned on the home inspection report.  Thanks so much for all your help!"

Ben & Kristie Bonham

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"Paul's endless hours of hard work 'transformed' my Mother's house in Orinda into a great property.  Between his time arranging for all the repair work and Virginia's brilliant marketing efforts, they sold the house with multiple offers and substantially over the asking price in a declining market.  They were referred to me by a friend and I could never have chosen a better team of real estate agents to do the job they did."

Cythinia Lavis

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"Thank you for helping us buy our home in Moraga...it was really the right house for us!  We also appreciate your referring us to the fantastic agent in Cupertino who listed our home and made the whole process effortless.  Your sincere attention to our needs will always be appreciated."

Jose Tomas Gomez Arias

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"Paul's knowledgeable advice and Virginia's skillful negotiations made us feel completely comfortable in the purchase of our home in Lafayette.  Our move from San Francisco seemed like a dream, but they helped us make it a reality.  They were always there when we needed them, before, during and after the sale.  They are professional and genuine people and we will refer them to anyone and everyone we know!"

Rion Merlo & Malika Ramanathan

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"We still can't believe how quickly Paul & Virginia were able to find us the right house when we were transferred from Southern California.  We love our home, the neighborhood and the entire community.  Mark was able to start working within the time-frame outlined by his company and our daughter was able to attend the first day of school at Stanley Intermediate which she just loves.  Paul & Virginia were referred to us by our friends who live in Lafayette and we feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work with them."

Mark & Michele Rowson