Shirley was extraordinary. The condo I was selling bordered a lot proposed to be developed, which would have blocked my panoramic view of the bay. First placed on the market early during Covid, the property stayed on the market for over a year, but rapidly selling in February 2022, with the threat of a raise in interest rates. Her greatest asset, and the reason I am writing this review, is her ability to listen! I continued to live in the condo during the time it was on the market, and I refused to stage the unit. She did not complain, or accuse me of poorly pricing the unit. Instead she continually showed up for weekly showings, and was invariably...

I worked with Shirley to purchase a condo in August 2021. I have lived in San Francisco for 10 years and I am weird; I go to open houses for fun. I’ve probably been to hundreds over the years so I felt well equipped enough to find a property on my own and buy without an agent. I met Shirley at an open house where she was representing the seller and she impressed me with her knowledge of the neighborhood that I was targeting. She knew details and nuances that I wasn’t aware of despite all of the time I have spent studying the area over the years. I chose to work with her because she actually added value to my search and decision process. As a bonus,...

Where to even begin other than to say that we're now living in our dream home in Oakland, CA? Shirley was referred to us by a friend and over the course of five months, I found her to be super responsive, whip-smart and an invaluable resource to the painful process of finding a home in the Bay Area. It's clear to me she not only loves what she does but is incredibly good at it. She can read when my partner and I need time/space to discuss amongst ourselves, and is there when we have questions or need her foresight/expertise. She never imposed her thoughts or perspectives onto us, nor tried to "sell," rush or pressure us into anything. Shirley oper...