"We just closed the sale of our home and I wanted to make a strong recommendation for Jennifer Jones and Carrie McAlister of Calia Homes for anyone who is planning to buy or sell in the Bay area. Carrie was our realtor in 2019 when we bought our home and was such a fantastic partner that we never considered working with anyone..."
"We just closed the sale of our home and I wanted to make a strong recommendation for Jennifer Jones and Carrie McAlister of Calia Homes for anyone who is planning to buy or sell in the Bay area. Carrie was our realtor in 2019 when we bought our home and was such a fantastic partner that we never considered working with anyone else for the sale. She and Jennifer were an incredibly effective team in managing the selling process, starting from five months prior to listing all the way through closing. They have been dream partners -- coordinating the entirety of work with the painters, stagers, cleaners, inspectors, etc., and seamlessly handling all the details, from the minor to the major, making last-minute fixes to broken door locks and light bulb replacements, to artfully negotiating and walking us through offers and counteroffers. They made the selling process as anxiety-free for Shruthi and me as selling a house can possibly be. "
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"Carrie and Jennifer were instrumental in helping us find a dream home in Oakland, and we highly recommend working with them! They are knowledgeable, trustworthy, well respected in the realtor community, realistic, and fun. They helped us explore different neighborhoods that aligned with our top priorities and were a great sou..."
"Carrie and Jennifer were instrumental in helping us find a dream home in Oakland, and we highly recommend working with them! They are knowledgeable, trustworthy, well respected in the realtor community, realistic, and fun. They helped us explore different neighborhoods that aligned with our top priorities and were a great sounding board and teachers throughout the process. They also flagged and went to bat for us whenever challenges came up. I genuinely believe we could not have navigated the home buying process without them. 10/10. We miss seeing them weekly!"
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"We were delighted to work with Carrie and Jennifer, who were referred to us by a friend. As first-time homebuyers moving from outside the Bay Area, we were grateful for their expertise and guidance. They took the time to understand our preferences and budget, ensuring the properties we looked at suited our needs. Their deep k..."
"We were delighted to work with Carrie and Jennifer, who were referred to us by a friend. As first-time homebuyers moving from outside the Bay Area, we were grateful for their expertise and guidance. They took the time to understand our preferences and budget, ensuring the properties we looked at suited our needs. Their deep knowledge of the local housing market was evident as they provided detailed insights about neighborhoods, property values, and future growth prospects. What truly stood out was their dedication to educating us throughout the process. They patiently explained every step of the process, starting with the home search and continuing through the close of escrow. Carrie and Jennifer shared in our excitement and celebrated this milestone with us, and we wholeheartedly recommend them."
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"After moving our parents into assisted living, my siblings and I were selling our family home in the Oakland Hills. This was a long-distance affair since we live in Southern California. We came to the Bay Area and met several real estate agents, and Carrie was the only one who arrived with a list of comps, a marketing plan, a..."
"After moving our parents into assisted living, my siblings and I were selling our family home in the Oakland Hills. This was a long-distance affair since we live in Southern California. We came to the Bay Area and met several real estate agents, and Carrie was the only one who arrived with a list of comps, a marketing plan, a timeline, and a wonderfully warm personality. She listened to our concerns and patiently answered our questions. She gave us the benefit of her experience selling homes in Oakland – Carrie really knows the market. She told us what we would have to do to get the property ship-shape and what it would likely cost, and she was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. Carrie always communicated promptly and clearly. But most important: She gave us a tremendous feeling of ‘calm,’ and we knew we were in good hands. I wish that all my business affairs went this smoothly. As far as we’re concerned, Carrie McAlister is pure gold."
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"Carrie and Jennifer expertly guided the purchase of our first home in Rockridge. Their knowledge of the various neighborhoods and local markets, understanding of our specific needs, professionalism, reputation, and deep connections in the industry were invaluable to our successful bid—especially as we were coming from the Eas..."
"Carrie and Jennifer expertly guided the purchase of our first home in Rockridge. Their knowledge of the various neighborhoods and local markets, understanding of our specific needs, professionalism, reputation, and deep connections in the industry were invaluable to our successful bid—especially as we were coming from the East Coast. After closing, they were proactive in lining up contractors to perform work before we moved in so that we could make the house our own. We are incredibly fortunate to have worked with Carrie and Jennifer to confidently navigate the competitive East Bay market, and we highly recommend them to anyone starting out on their home search."
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"On our first day with Carrie and Jennifer, they took us to see four houses in Montclair. One of the houses was so perfect we cried on the front porch. We thought we had no chance because the market was so competitive then. The seller listed it for only one week and got seven offers. Carrie and Jennifer represented us brillian..."
"On our first day with Carrie and Jennifer, they took us to see four houses in Montclair. One of the houses was so perfect we cried on the front porch. We thought we had no chance because the market was so competitive then. The seller listed it for only one week and got seven offers. Carrie and Jennifer represented us brilliantly, and we now live in our dream home. We are forever grateful."
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"Carrie's core professional capacities for negotiation, diligence, objectivity, and clear communication -- combined with an excellent general business sense -- clearly distinguish her from most agents.
Carrie is quite remarkable for her confidence, social grace, and thoughtful human interactions.
In short, she’s just good people. She built a strong rapport with our two-year-old son, which made things that much easier for two working parents. Without reservation, we give Carrie our wholehearted endorsement."
Marciana & Stephen, Oakland
"Carrie helped us to get through the complex sales process, and was a pleasure to work with throughout.
We received multiple offers and the home was sold at well over the asking price. The process was smooth from beginning to end. We are certain that this success was due to the expertise of our agent.
We highly recommend Carrie McAlister to anyone looking to list their home for a professional and dedicated Realtor."
Theresa, Rockridge
"Throughout the pre-sale preparation, pricing and marketing processes, she helped us to focus on projects that would help us maximize the sales value of our home. In the end, we attained multiple offers and sold notably over our asking price. We attribute our successful sale to Carrie’s business acumen and negotiating skills.
We continue to call on Carrie’s know-how and resources with questions about local ordinances and contractor referrals. She has always been readily available to assist. For this and much more, we highly recommend the services of Carrie McAlister."
Stacey & Michael, North Berkeley
"Carrie was an absolute pleasure to work with. In preparing our home for sale we had very tight deadlines for all parties involved (stagers, contractors, inspectors) and she made sure that all proceeded in accordance with our set schedule.
Our first (and only!) Open House was a great success and brought in multiple offers. She kept us informed and up-to-date throughout the various stages of selling our home which put us at ease and kept the process going along very smoothly. We were very happy with the outcome and wholeheartedly would recommend Carrie to anyone who is looking for a very professional and dedicated Realtor."
Andreas & Naru, Berkeley
"I recommend Carrie McAlister without qualification. She was extremely professional, good humored, stayed in touch by email and phone, and was great to work with.
Do yourself a favor and hire her."
Josh, Berkeley
"I give my full endorsement to Carrie McAlister, the real estate agent who helped me find the house of my dreams.
Carrie patiently walked me (a first-time home buyer) through the process. During the search I was most impressed with how well she listened to my needs regarding location, size, amenities, etc. Carrie was professional, thorough, and a pleasure to work with."
Scott, Berkeley
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