I could not have done this without Linda. First off, she was communicative, responsive, and calm under pressure. She was so good, that I could feel relaxed and assured that she was handling everything while I was moving 3,000 miles away. I was amazed by her deep, local expertise. She knew exactly what upgrades to focus on to maximize the unit's value before listing in today's market. She knew the building, and was prepared to talk about upcoming HOA initiatives and extol them. Lastly, she knew the neighborhood and how to highlight it! I'm still amazed at how fast and successful the entire process went.

My agent was patient while waiting for me to get the unit ready for our work together to prepare it for sale. Our work together went well as we prepared the unit for the sale. I would hope for a more knowledgeable title company. I had to make an extra, last minute trip to deliver my lawyer's Letter of Administration required for probate. In addition, the wire with my proceeds from the sale bounced twice. I feel the title officer should have helped me get the correct instructions. As a 78 year old woman, I have little experience with complex wiring issues. The officer said that the responsibility for the returned wires was my problem. She deducted $100, $50 for each returned wire!

I've had the pleasure of working with Linda several times over the years, and I can confidently say she is one of the best real estate agents in the East Bay! Her professionalism, market expertise, and unwavering dedication to her clients consistently stand out.Linda has referred several clients to me for their mortgage needs, and it's clear from the start that her clients trust her completely--and for good reason. She takes the time to understand their unique needs, provides thoughtful guidance throughout the buying or selling process, and advocates for their best interests at every turn.Not only is Linda fantastic with her clients, but she's also a true team player. Her clear communication, proactive approach, and collaborative spirit make transactions smooth and seamless for everyone involved.If you're looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and passionate real estate agent in the East Bay, I highly recommend Linda. She's an absolute joy to work with, and I look forward to partnering with her on many more transactions in the future!

Linda worked hard with me for a long time before we found the right place and I purchased my first home. She diligently pointed out both good and bad features of properties, sent notes on disclosures so I didn't miss anything and took the time to understand what was important to me. She has invaluable connections with local loan officers, home inspectors, realtors, contractors, etc. She connected me with inspectors so we could ask questions about their reports and was able to organize verbal walk-throughs of homes so I could better understand what would need doing and how to budget for it. I'm so happy I got to work with Linda and I'm sure she will do an incredible job for you as well!

We had an excellent experience with Linda Elkin. We were first time buyers, with extremely specific requirements, in a challenging market. Linda guided us throughout the entire process, with excellent advice and insights, and got us the best possible results. We needed an unusual amount of hand-holding, and Linda was able to provide that each time with her knowledge, experience, and network. She went above and beyond with her service to keep us calm and grounded throughout the stressful elongated process. There were a million complex details and nuances, including a few important ones that we wouldn't have thought of ourselves, and required us to make quick decisions on a short timeline. Linda was always on top of everything and helped us navigate in an informed manner. We are very pleased with our outcome.

We had an excellent experience with Linda Elkin. We were first time buyers, with extremely specific requirements, in a challenging market. Linda guided us throughout the entire process, with excellent advice and insights, and got us the best possible results. We needed an unusual amount of hand-holding, and Linda was able to provide that each time with her knowledge, experience, and network. She went above and beyond with her service to keep us calm and grounded throughout the stressful elongated process. There were a million complex details and nuances, including a few important ones that we wouldn't have thought of ourselves, and required us to make quick decisions on a short timeline. Linda was always on top of everything and helped us navigate in an informed manner. We are very pleased with our outcome.

We had an excellent experience with Linda Elkin. We were first time buyers, with extremely specific requirements, in a challenging market. Linda guided us throughout the entire process, with excellent advice and insights, and got us the best possible results. We needed an unusual amount of hand-holding, and Linda was able to provide that each time with her knowledge, experience, and network. She went above and beyond with her service to keep us calm and grounded throughout the stressful elongated process. There were a million complex details and nuances, including a few important ones that we wouldn't have thought of ourselves, and required us to make quick decisions on a short timeline. Linda was always on top of everything and helped us navigate in an informed manner. We are very pleased with our outcome.

Linda recently helped me sell my condo in a difficult market environment. I was incredibly impressed with her skill, hard work and thoughtfulness during the entire process. I recommend her without reservations to any buyer or seller in the Bay Area. Among her many strengths are: 1. Uncompromising integrity. I have worked with several agents over the last 25 years in the Bay Area, and Linda's integrity stands above the crowd. This is not only important to me at a personal level, this protects the seller during the transaction. 2. Commitment and work effort. Linda puts 100% into marketing her client's property, regardless of the size of the property. The time, attention to detail, and strategizing she gave to my condo was impressive and ongoing. She does not simply take a cookie cutter approach, but customizes her marketing for each client. 3. Strong communication. Linda is quick to respond and thorough in discussions, whether by text, phone or in person. As I was selling from out of state, this aspect gave me so much peace of mind as I was never left "hanging" and each of my questions was treated as important. 4. Emotional Intelligence. Especially in a changing, difficult market landscape, a real estate transaction is very nerve-wracking. Linda patiently educates her client on the current environment and gently coaches her client to move past emotion. Linda truly felt like a partner and friend to shift my focus to my key priorities/tradeoffs in selling my condo. 5. Skill and Experience. Especially in a choppy market, gifted realtors shine. Linda has decades of experience -- during fast markets and slow, different interest rate levels, and changing regulatory regimes. This, along with her vast industry connections, allowed her to (1) highlight the uniquely desirable aspects of my condo, (2) preemptively turn potential buyer concerns into positive attributes of my condo, and (3) spread word of my listing to the broader real estate community, including out-of-town buyers.

We first worked with Linda to buy our house and now to sell it. It's one of the best decisions we've made. She's fantastic - smart, very knowledgeable of the area, detailed, patient. Having now worked with other realtors elsewhere, we know that Linda is truly gem. Highly recommend.

Linda was a real trooper, throughout what became an unexpectedly protracted sale. She is a consummate professional and a pleasure to work with. This was not a straightforward sale because I needed a buyer who wished to participate in a cohousing community, but Linda did a great job of explaining the expectations to potential buyers. She has great people skills which she used to interact with the neighbours in my cohousing community. This is the second condo sale that Linda has conducted for me; the first was when she sold my condo at One Kelton Court in 2019. In both cases, I came away feeling that I had hired the very best person for the job.