xAfter interviewing several agents I knew right away Laura was the right one to use for selling my house after living in it for 31 years. She is a consummate professional. Her quiet but laser focused demeanor combined with decades of experience and vast market knowledge gave me full confidence. She had the right vision of what needed to be improved to yield a quick high value sale. Behind her is a true team of assistants, contractors & vendors shes worked with for years that bring together everything in a quick and thorough fashion. Laura was always in communication and rarely did I feel like she had other customers. I felt she always had my best interest in mind. The result was we received 9 offers and the house sold in 6 days at almost 20% over asking. A perfect success. I have and will continue to highly recommend Laura. 2024
We are an experience banker and lawyer, who have handled hundreds of real estate transactions on behalf of our clients but when forced with selling our fathers home, we didnt know anyone in San Carlos to help us.
We interviewed a number of realtors and were immediately impressed by Lauras professionalism and enthusiasm.
Laura made helpful suggestions as how we could maximize the selling price of the home. Her suggestions were right on and she handled all of the details and getting the home updated and ready.
The home sold quickly, and the closing with Lauras guidance went smoothly. We could not be happier or more satisfied with Lauras efforts on our behalf.
We recommend Laura to anyone trying to buy or sell real estate in the San Carlos area.
LAURA WAS FABULOUS! She is truly professional, efficient and knowledgeable. She prepped the home for sale which was a lot of work as my mom had lived there for 70 years. Her crew was fast, clean, and amazing to get it ready and bring it back to life. She worked diligently with the title company, lawyer, and myself as trustee to meet everyones criteria. She brought in offers higher than expected and it sold with competing offers before it even hit the market!! She had everything done in the right order, quickly, and double checked all the details. The house from start to finish was about 1 month! This was the fastest sale I have ever seen. She is a professional that knows her market, how to get things done, and was always available promptly. To please my 7 siblings says it all, Laura is the only agent I would use. She knows what the market is doing at all times and gets the job done. She's amazing. 2023
If we could give Laura ten stars, we would! As co-trustees of our mothers estate, my sisters and I were entrusted with the responsibility of selling our family home and a rental property that had been in the family for decades. The task initially felt overwhelming, as both properties needed renovations prior to listing them for sale. From our first consultation with Laura, the three of us knew we were in capable hands. Laura stepped in with sensitivity and compassion for our loss and a clear vision of how to honor our mother in the process of settling her estate. Throughout the process, Laura exceeded our expectations every step of the way. Her work ethic and attention to detail are beyond compare.
Laura really knows the Bay Area real estate market and gave us excellent guidance and advice from day one. We were constantly amazed by her ability to coordinate with her extensive team of dependable workers to transform both properties in a timely manner. She is an exceptionally hard-working real estate professional, who was always available to answer questions and make sure various projects stayed on track. Day or night, weekends and holidays, she was there for us. From start to finish, every vendor she hired was conscientious and reliable. She was also highly skilled in navigating the complexities of selling properties held in trust, while coordinating with multiple trustees.
In the end, both properties looked amazing and sold quickly. We are forever grateful for the guidance and advice Laura and her team offered our family this past year. We honestly dont know how we would have managed without her. We highly recommend using Laura for your real estate needs as she has a proven record of achieving the best possible outcome for her clients. We sincerely appreciate all that she has done for us! The Maguire Family
Laura was the agent that helped us sell our mothers home. She guided us as to what areas of the home and yard should be renovated to prepare the property for the market. She was able to provide several vendors for each project, so we could compare the estimates and choose the one we preferred. She communicated well with myself & my brother mostly by phone and email. We felt that she consistently kept us in the loop, while not over reporting every little detail. Her knowledge of the Real Estate market was apparent. Lauras confidence is contagious. You could count on her to follow through on whatever task she took responsibility for. We would highly recommend Laura for your Real Estate needs. 2023
I can't begin to thank Laura enough for her help in selling my late brother's condo property. She went above and beyond my expectations every step of the way. Very knowledgeable in all aspects with all the resources to make most any Real Estate related situation a breeze. Property was sold within days at the full agreed price and I never had to leave my home! Buying or selling you can't go wrong with Laura. I highly recommend!! 2023
I do not know what I would have done without Laura. She was with me every step of the way. She provided timely and excellent advice throughout the process. Her unmatchable knowledge helped me navigate the local real estate market with relative ease. I would recommend her to anyone buying or selling a house, and know that she is who I will trust the next time I am in the market for a home. 2022
We LOVE working with Laura! She is knowledgeable, communicative, and an amazing advocate for her clients. Laura is also a fount of knowledge. Not only can she answer any and every real estate question, but she is also a design and home repair whiz. She really got to know us and helped us visualize the potential of the listings we were visiting -- what we could do to fix the lighting here, update the bathroom there, etc. In that same vein, she was always honest and realistic about what could be done and if she saw a red flag or something about a home that wouldnt meet our needs. Laura is also incredibly connected and respected in the industry. Working with an agent who has a great rapport with other agents matters, and we definitely reaped the benefits of Lauras reputation. She also has a vendor for anything and everything home-related you could possibly think of and if you dont think of it, Laura will make sure you do. As first-time home buyers, this was helpful beyond measure. Laura and her team are also incredibly responsive, communicative, and biased for action. You might get outbid on a house, but youll never be outpaced with Laura on your side. Lauras be-ready-and-act-quickly strategy was a huge factor in us getting our home. If you want to buy a home in the Bay Area, work with Laura. Shes a genuinely good human being and amazing at what she does. 2023
Laura Bertolacci is a phenomenal real estate professional! From the beginning, she brought her incredible know-how, energy and integrity to the sale of our San Carlos home, and we were delighted by how her attention-to-detail made things progress so smoothly.
We found Laura to be a highly effective communicator, using text, e-mail and phone calls to keep us informed all along the way. She was a good listener and always offered prompt, specific, informed and honest advice.
With her extensive vendor connections, Laura was able to expedite pre-sale home inspections and brought in quality workmen who delivered on cost effective home improvements. We always felt she was as careful with our dime as with her own.
Finally, Lauras professional expertise (familiarity with the local market, exceptional negotiating skills) was essential to crafting an efficient selling strategy. We were pleased to receive multiple offers and to reach our targets (price and timing). Using her extensive RE network, she was able to sell our home pre-MLS listing, even as escalating mortgage rates brought market challenges.
Laura and her team were a joy to work with, and I highly recommend Laura! We were selling our Emerald Hills home of 17 years after we retired, and with interest rates rising, we knew we were selling as the market was starting to dip. She's such a pro and is so respected by other top real estate professionals in the community. She's incredibly knowledgeable about the local market, with a huge network of trusted vendors, and knows exactly what makes a house more desirable to buyers. She walked us through every step in the process and was incredibly responsive and on top of all the details at all times - she made the process as smooth as it could be. In the end, we were able to get a much higher price than we thought we would. We're grateful for all she did to make our experience such a success. Thank you, Laura! 2022
I have now used Laura for her expert Realtor services twice (both time to sell our house). Both times she was totally amazing and professional. Her energy, availability, and knowledge are beyond what any person could ask for. I HIGHLY recommend Laura to anyone. Her connections to get minor repairs (or large repairs) done quickly and efficiently were so nice. There are so many Realtors out there, but there is NO one I would ever use other than Laura! Thank you for making what could be a stressful transaction as smooth as possible! 2022
I want to express our utmost appreciation for the excellent work Laura Bertolacci did to manage our recent home purchase. This is the second time in 30 years that Laura has helped us find and purchase the perfect property. She provided us with many options in the areas where we were looking to buy. Once we decided on a property the entire process of purchasing the home was seamless. Laura provided great direction on all of the steps from the offer to the closing, even helping with a few issues after the final closing. Her knowledge of the market and her familiarity with the sellers agent were key to securing our gem of a property. Laura is an outstanding agent, and we were extremely fortunate to be able to work with her again. We cant imagine a higher level of service. 2022
We chose Laura to represent us for the sale of our home. Laura is a superstar and a true professional. She is incredibly organized and goes out of her way to make things as easy and smooth as possible. We always knew the plan and what to expect in terms of timing for documents, signatures, inspections, etc.
Laura also provides top-notch marketing. She has an arsenal of professional trades to call upon when needed. From home prep to staging to photos and video. She provides it all and in a timely manner.
All along the way, Laura listened, consulted and kept our best interests top of mind. We highly recommend Laura. 2022
We chose Laura Bertolacci to represent us during the sale of our house due to her great reviews. Now, I am writing one myself.
We sold our house, it went over listing and we couldn't be more grateful to Laura.
She absolutely lives up to all the great reviews, she also saw potential in the house and had a clear vision from day 1.
We trusted her throughout the process with regards to everything (and were wise to do so). She set up painters, handymen, gardeners, vendors etc; all were timely, respectful, professional, and did an excellent job.
The house looked amazing when it came to going on the market, she literally went above and beyond from start to finish. No matter what we needed help with, she held our hand throughout - as promised. She took care of everything.
If we ever need to sell again, she will definitely be our choice.
We highly recommend hiring Laura - you will not regret it. 2022
Laura and her team are amazing to work with. I highly recommend her and would absolutely use her again for any Real Estate need in the future. I met Laura during a difficult situation where I was the trustee of a family member's estate. We were grieving the loss of our family member and dealing with many legal and financial aspects of the trust. I knew that Laura was an expert in her field from the moment I met her. From day one she presented an intricate plan and implemented it skillfully. She has many connections in the industry and every step of the way she would bring in the best of the best to take care of whatever need arose. Laura brought in a team to transform the house to update it. The house looked beautiful and modern, exactly what shoppers were looking for. Laura involved us every step of the way and took care of every aspect. She frequently checked in on us to offer support knowing that we were grieving as we were moving forward on the sale of the house. The compassion she showed us was above and beyond anything I expected. I felt like I was working with a longtime friend throughout the process. I could call her anytime, ask her any question, and I knew I would instantly be answered and supported. I am truly grateful that Laura was there for me and my family during such a difficult time. There was tremendous peace of mind because I knew that Laura had a plan, a solution and an expert in the field for every part of the process.
My husband and I really appreciate Laura's service in selling our house in San Carlos. She is professional, transparent and patient, which made the whole process a breeze. Her network with all resources like contractors, gardeners, handymen, vendors and photographers is impressive. Without her resources and experience, we can't get the house ready in a short time when the market is heating up and most of the qualified contractors are fully booked. She is also detail-orientated, efficient and organized when preparing the disclosures and seller package. Well-prepared disclosures are not only to help the buyers to learn about the house but also to avoid possible misunderstandings in the future. Last, Laura really cares about her clients as well as the community and neighborhood she works with. Buyers could trust the house prepared and listed by Laura too. She responded fast all the time. Laura is absolutely wonderful to work with. Highly recommended!
2021
Michelle Najac Griffin, a buyer from San Carlos, CA
Look no further! You've found the best realtor! Simply put, Laura Bertolacci is the best in the business. Her knowledge of the peninsula and connections within the market are impressive. Her and her team are fast, responsive, diligent, and they get things done. I especially loved how Laura had an amazing vendor catalog of trustworthy and high quality companies that could help fix minor repairs on our house before we listed. I was shocked at how she was able to manage her vendors and get them to prioritize work for us. In what would usually be a stressful time, she made the whole process of selling our house a breeze. She got us top dollar for our house too, more than we expected!
It doesn't stop there. After she sold our house, she also landed us our dream home! Laura was able to navigate my husband and my requirements and knew what to look for in new listings. She was open regarding issues on disclosure packets and had a good pulse on what the listing would go for. She also has outstanding connections with other realtors outside of Dwell and that is priceless when you are in this competitive market. Laura and her team were wonderful though our closing. She went above and beyond to ensure that we were happy and that the process would be seamless. We actually closed a few days early which is unheard of!
Overall, Laura is a delight to work with. She works hard for you and cares a lot for her clients! 2021
Ten years ago, Laura came through for us by helping us purchase the perfect house for our family of five in an extremely competitive market. As our kids grew up and flew the nest, and as our personal and professional goals evolved, we decided it was time to sell and relocate out of the area. Laura was again there for us every step of the way. She leveraged her deep knowledge of the local market to guide us with pricing and preparation of our home. With amazing project management prowess, she orchestrated her loyal army of A+ level contractorsinspectors, painters, handyman, landscapers, carpet installers, floor and grout refinishers, stagersto get our house turn-key ready. We were on a tight timeline, and she calmly and effectively navigated us through the entire process without a single hitch. We received multiple offers well above our asking price and could not be happier with the outcome. We wholeheartedly recommend Laura to anyone seeking a top-notch real estate professional. 2021
I worked with Laura on a house she had listed for sale in Fremont. I do a lot of real estate transactions, and I would say this was easily one of the smoothest and easiest transactions I've done. Laura takes care of her clients well, and was always on top of things way ahead of when they needed to be done. I appreciate the high level of professionalism, and look forward to doing more future transactions with her! Thank you Laura! 2021
Laura is the best! She is extremely responsive and an absolute expert in communication skills. She can navigate any situation and with ease. Her knowledge of real estate is so vast. We were amazed how she also can facilitate jobs being done to sell your home! She is driven and easy to work with! Can't say enough good things! 2020
I counted them, and I have done 15 real estate transactions, 2 of them with Laura. She is the best by a wide margin. Thoughtful about work to be done while selling, but practical in terms of what needs to be done and what just needs to be disclosed. In this last transaction, I lived out of state so was selling remotely. She was on top of all the improvements and they were well worth the money in terms of marketability. When some last minutes repairs cropped up, she was there every day or multiple times per day to check up on the work and make sure all was done on time.
She is a pro. Knows her chosen profession well, makes sure that risk is eliminated, disclosures are thorough, and helped with the disclosures by having copies of all of them from when I bought the house. I received top dollar, could not be happier, and felt like I was extremely well taken care of. When we originally bought the house, it was a tight marketplace with multiple bids and I believe the reason I got it was her reputation with the other realtor. They had already had a deal fall through and knew she would hold it together.
You just can't go wrong with Laura, you just can't. The best of the best. 2019
Laura is supremely knowledgeable of the San Carlos area, knows the values, knows what the houses should look like before listing, and who the buyers will be. She clearly laid out the process and it went exactly as she predicted. No surprises or drama, a huge benefit as a long distance seller. She has a stable of local resources that helped get the house ready in the timeframe we targeted. Great hustle at chasing down the little items. About as painless as I could have expected. 2019
Laura is a wonderful agent to work with. She is knowledgeable, prompt, and responsive. With her wide range of contacts, she has made selling a home an easy pleasant and stress free experience. Don't waste your time with others, contact the best 2019
Laura did a great job helping us sell our house. Her advise on what we needed to do to get the house ready for sale was spot-on, as was her pricing. In addition, she was incredibly responsive. Whenever I contacted her with a question or request that she do something, Laura would respond within minutes. 2019
Laura did a great job helping us sell our house. Her advise on what we needed to do to get the house ready for sale was spot-on, as was her pricing. In addition, she was incredibly responsive. Whenever I contacted her with a question or request that she do something, Laura would respond within minutes. 2019
Laura is a realtor that is the best of the best! I completely trusted her throughout the sale of my house. She is a pro at what she does. During the process, Laura advised me with her expertise but always made sure I knew it was my decision on how we proceeded. I listened and put myself in her capable hands. She knows how to get the job done. And the people she deals with respect her and like working with her. Always felt we were moving in the right direction. I was under a deadline to move and Laura got the job done. I could go on and on, but the main thing I want to say is...if you want to sell your house, then Laura is the one to do it with you."
Side note: Laura patiently waited for me to decide to sell my house. She was always there for my questions. We are talking years.
Laura has been incredible to work with. She was the most punctual and effective agent that we have worked with. She was attentive, always available whenever I needed to touch base with her, and helped us through the entire selling process. I could not speak more highly of her and would recommend her to anyone looking for an agent in the Bay Area.
Laura was professional, hardworking and is knowledge about the local market. Her company provides high quality photos, fliers, and a personal for sale website for the home. She went above and beyond what we expected, and had our home sold quickly. If we ever decide to buy or sell and home in the Bay Area, we will definitely be using her.
Laura was incredible in assisting us purchase our DREAM home! She was critical from beginning to end, and even after the fact. She has strong negotiating abilities, coupled with the expertise and experience, that makes her invaluable. We highly recommend her services! 2018