"It is with pleasure that we provide this reference/testimonial for Carla Giustino. We met her to invest in some properties in Marin San Francisco, since the first day, it has been a wonderful journey…. she is professional, very efficient, and delivering a high quality service every time without fail. Her recommendations are always within our budget and expectations, she has all the qualities that someone looks for when selecting a top notch real estate agent, she knows the market very well and very dedicated to get the result done. We are based overseas and she does not mind to stay back late to communicate with us and by the way, she is also very accessible and is always available to answer"

  -Nanan T., Client

"Being first time home buyers,we were overwhelmed with the entire home buying and financing process, beginning with searching for and visiting numerous properties in addition to our busy lives. We are so fortunate to have worked with Carla in finding our home. She distilled the numerous homes in the geographical area in which we were looking to a few gems, and at no point did she waste our time with properties that were not worthwhile as potential homes. She was efficient, effective and very understanding throughout the process."

  -Marysia O., Client

"I chose Carla because she is an expert in my area. Not only did she give me great advice, which I followed, she helped navigate the sale of my house in a quick easeful sale at a great price. Carla is a skilled negotiator carefully ironing out any differences or snags in the process. I would highly recommend Carla to buyers and sellers with confidence. "

  -Kv Sandidge, Client

"Carla feels like family to me. She was the buying agent for our first home in Marin. When it came time to sell she got us multiple offers and then found our next which we just sold 20+ years later. I trust her implicitly and would never use anyone else. Carla is a mixture of realtor, sister, lawyer and, at times, therapist. You’d never expect a realtor to respond to a text at 6am or see from an email that she was still working on your case at 11pm, but there she was. I’ve seen her excel in two totally different markets, from bidding wars to sudden downturns. Buying or selling your home is one of life’s most stressful and crucial events. You have to have a realtor with both experience and expertise, but you also need someone who will be honest with you and not just tell you what you want to hear. Patient, empathic and yet direct, she told us when to hold out and when to compromise. She led us through the battlefield and safely to the other side. Carla is truly a master of her craft"

  -Rosie Taylor, Client

"RPP Properties I highly recommend Carla Giustino to anyone considering investing or selling San Francisco or Marin County Real Estate.  I have been an investor in San Francisco Real Estate for over thirty years.  I have worked with several agents who had no integrity and only thought about their commission.  I hired Carla twelve years ago to represent me on selling my apartment buildings in San Francisco.  She was able to sell my buildings for full price.  In a recent frenzied market, I once again hired her to represent me in the acquisition of apartments buildings out of my  exchange in Texas.  Under a tremendous amount of pressure (sometimes with twenty offers on a property) she was able to find the exact properties I was looking for.  She was available to answer calls beyond the regular hours and weekends, and I never had to talk to an assistant.  She understood the pressure I was under and took on the task one-hundred percent.  She persevered and never lost sight of my goals . If "

  -RPP, Client

"Carla Giustino was my realtor on my first home purchase several years ago. I love my home and could not have done it withour her since there were several challenges. I still live on the property and it has gone up in value exponentially, while most homes lost value in the past few years. Since then, Carla has been there whenever I have needed advice on how to grow my real estate portfolio. I highly recommend Carla and encourage you to consider her as your real estate agent. She has outstanding experience, a great work ethic and is an absolute talent in the industry."

  -Michael, Client

"I first worked with Carla 14 years ago when she helped me find and purchase my condo in San Rafael. She was deeply familiar with the local market and guided me to find exactly the right place in a lovely community. She then handled all the necessary procedures to complete the purchase. I was delighted with my new home. I had the pleasure and opportunity to work with Carla again this summer, when I decided to sell this condo. Once again, she handled all the various procedures, evaluating the condition of the condo, arranging repairs, painting, carpets, and staging. The condo sold at the asking price within days. Carla shepherded the escrow process, keeping me informed about progress at each step. If I ever buy or sell a property in Carla's area, she will be the first person I call! It was a great pleasure to work with her again! "

  -Christina Swan, Client

"You are amazing! People like you give Realtor’s a really good name! We thought we were going to be in for a huge challenge – putting our house on the market right after the horrible events of September 11th. You are a true professional. You gave us some good tips on staging our house, helped us price our house correctly, and promoted our house well. We are convinced you are the BEST REALTOR in all of Marin County. We will always feel good about recommending you to all our friends – we know that your winning ways will always bring great success."

  -Mark A., Client

"Carla is our go-to realtor in Marin. She goes above and beyond to make your home sparkle so it sells quickly. She’s even helped us coordinate cleaning and landscaping after we’ve moved out to make sure the new buyers have a wonderful experience in their new home. We’ve trusted Carla in selling two homes in Marin and wouldn’t work with anyone else. You can always count on her to give honest advice even if it’s not what you want to hear, but that’s what you need in a realtor sometimes. I absolutely recommend her for anyone looking to buy or sell a home in Marin County. She’s the best out there!"

  -Millie and AJ Resnick, Client

"Carla is our go-to realtor in Marin. She goes above and beyond to make your home sparkle so it sells quickly. She’s even helped us coordinate cleaning and landscaping after we’ve moved out to make sure the new buyers have a wonderful experience in their new home. We’ve trusted Carla in selling two homes in Marin and wouldn’t work with anyone else. You can always count on her to give honest advice even if it’s not what you want to hear, but that’s what you need in a realtor sometimes. I absolutely recommend her for anyone looking to buy or sell a home in Marin County. She’s the best out there!"

  -Millie liu, Client

"We met with Carla once we knew for sure we wanted to sell our house. She advised us on timing and the steps of the process. Thankfully she knew what we needed to do and who could help get those things done, including inspectors, repairmen, cleaners, engineers and local HOA and municipal contacts. With her guidance we covered all the necessities and got things done in time. After we moved out of state, we trusted Carla to take care of our house and get everything ready. The staging and pictures looked beautiful and we were happy to receive a lot of interest and an offer quickly. Carla was very responsive and kept us informed throughout negotiation and inspection process. The sale closed quickly and smoothly as possible. We're thankful we went with Carla and would highly recommend."

  -Joetes, Client

"We met with Carla once we knew for sure we wanted to sell our house. She advised us on timing and the steps of the process. Thankfully she knew what we needed to do and who could help get those things done, including inspectors, repairmen, cleaners, engineers and local HOA and municipal contacts. With her guidance we covered all the necessities and got things done in time. After we moved out of state, we trusted Carla to take care of our house and get everything ready. The staging and pictures looked beautiful and we were happy to receive a lot of interest and an offer quickly. Carla was very responsive and kept us informed throughout negotiation and inspection process. The sale closed quickly and smoothly as possible. We're thankful we went with Carla and would highly recommend."

  -Joe and Bridget, Client

"My wife and I worked with Carla Giustino & Lynette Fenical for about 1 year to sell & buy our home. During this process, she has always been very patient with us to understand our needs and she always provided her expert recommendations at every step. Her marketing skills helped us get a good price for the house that we sold. We looked at multiple homes throughout this journey before we could finalize the home that we liked and Carla Giustino & Lynette Fenical were there to guide us at every step. We would highly recommend Carla Giustino & Lynette Fenical for home buying/ selling needs and a pleasant journey throughout this process."

  -Nitish tyagi, Client

"Not only did Carla Giustino find me my dream home, she sold my home in the hills, which is no easy task. From start to finish, her professionalism and years of experience selling in Marin County made the process of selling and buying during one of the most difficult periods in real estate history so much less harrowing. After selling my home in Larkspur, she found me the deal of a lifetime with a short sale in San Rafael and stuck with me during the whole process. I would not hesitate to recommend Carla Giustino to anyone interested in buying or selling."

  -Antoinette S., Client

"You served as my real estate agent for my first home purchase which recently closed escrow. I’m sure you had more lucrative deals pending but you went the extra mile and within a week found me a very suitable three-bedroom townhouse that has already increased in value by $30,000. I’m very proud to be a home owner and I couldn’t have done it without your encouragement, energy, and know-how."

  -Steve M., Client

"Excellence deserves recognition, therefore, I must comment on your stellar performance. You acted as my Realtor in the recent sale of my San Rafael home. The experience was a totally positive one, thanks to you. You were constantly accessible for questions and was consistently helpful. The result was immediate sale of my home, well over the asking price. Needless to say, I am delighted with the outcome and extremely appreciative of your hard work and know-how."

  -Renee S., Client

"Carla is everything one needs in a realtor: professional, diligent, organized, available, understanding, empathetic and most importantly she gets the job done. We signed an agency agreement with her specifically because waterfront properties are her specialty. She was instrumental in the upgrades including refinishing the wood floors, a complete interior painting that brightened the home, beautiful new hardware and light fixtures, followed by a charming staging. Between the lines, she handled hundreds of details from before and during its listing period, as well as deftly guiding us through the complicated escrow and closing. Overall, Carla cares about us, her clients, and shared in the joy we felt at the conclusion of the transfer. "

  -Gavin Lakin, Client

"Carla was the perfect partner for my real estate needs as I sold a house in San Rafael and bought another in Sonoma. Her far-reaching career in Marin has yielded an incredible list of resources which we drew from many times throughout the sales process. Carla is very professional and takes pride in her work, including her quiet but consistent integrity in all matters. Carla truly exudes a ‘whatever it takes’ attitude and this flexibility definitely had an impact on our very successful sale outcome. "

  -dianepelosi, Client

"If your looking for an agent that gets it and has a genuine interest in what you are looking for, I highly recommend working with Carla Giustino. I have worked with Carla twice and found both experiences to be excellent. The first was when I relocated my business headquarters to Marin. I was seeking property that had a view and a private tranquil setting. Carla was able to immediately find my dream home with only showing me two properties! Perched on a mountain top in Ross with 360 degree views it was beyond spectacular. I lived there for many years, until I had a set back on my health. Again, I called on her for my real estate needs, and she came through for me and found me a home to fit my health concerns. She is a genuine professional and will always look out for you whether buying or selling!"

  -Bud H., Client

"I first worked with Carla 14 years ago when she helped me find and purchase my condo in San Rafael. She was deeply familiar with the local market and guided me to find exactly the right place in a lovely community. She then handled all the necessary procedures to complete the purchase. I was delighted with my new home. I had the pleasure and opportunity to work with Carla again this summer, when I decided to sell this condo. Once again, she handled all the various procedures, evaluating the condition of the condo, arranging repairs, painting, carpets, and staging. The condo sold at the asking price within days. Carla shepherded the escrow process, keeping me informed about progress at each step. If I ever buy or sell a property in Carla's area, she will be the first person I call! It was a great pleasure to work with her again!"

  -Tina Swanson, Client

"Carla is everything one needs in a realtor: professional, diligent, organized, available, understanding, empathetic and most importantly she gets the job done. We signed an agency agreement with her specifically because waterfront properties are her specialty. She was instrumental in the upgrades including refinishing the wood floors, a complete interior painting that brightened the home, beautiful new hardware and light fixtures, followed by a charming staging. Between the lines, she handled hundreds of details from before and during its listing period, as well as deftly guiding us through the complicated escrow and closing. Overall, Carla cares about us, her clients, and shared in the joy we felt at the conclusion of the transfer."

  -Gavin Lakin, Client

"I highly recommend you to anyone contemplating the sale of a property. You gave our home maximum exposure, which included Realtor magazines, the Internet, local and San Francisco papers, and many open houses which were well attended. You networked well with other Realtors, who also spoke highly of you. Again, I highly recommend you. I do not feel anyone could have managed the sale any better."

  -Pat F., Client

"Carla was the perfect partner for my real estate needs as I sold a house in San Rafael and bought another in Sonoma. Her far-reaching career in Marin has yielded an incredible list of resources which we drew from many times throughout the sales process. Carla is very professional and takes pride in her work, including her quiet but consistent integrity in all matters. Carla truly exudes a ‘whatever it takes’ attitude and this flexibility definitely had an impact on our very successful sale outcome."

  -Diane Pelosi Harrington, Client

"Carla feels like family to me. She was the buying agent for our first home in Marin. When it came time to sell she got us multiple offers and then found our next which we just sold 20+ years later. I trust her implicitly and would never use anyone else. Carla is a mixture of realtor, sister, lawyer and, at times, therapist. You’d never expect a realtor to respond to a text at 6am or see from an email that she was still working on your case at 11pm, but there she was. I’ve seen her excel in two totally different markets, from bidding wars to sudden downturns. Buying or selling your home is one of life’s most stressful and crucial events. You have to have a realtor with both experience and expertise, but you also need someone who will be honest with you and not just tell you what you want to hear. Patient, empathic and yet direct, she told us when to hold out and when to compromise. She led us through the battlefield and safely to the other side. Carla is truly a master of her craft"

  -Rosie, Client

"When starting a search for our first home, we are fortunate to have met Carla. Her real estate expertise and highly personable personality made our purchasing experience a success! We fully trusted Carla to guide us each step of the process. She was always helpful and honest. We absolutely recommend Carla to anyone who appreciates a person who gives great service to the real estate profession."

  -Zuser, Client

"Carla has many strong points…as a buyer I would say her strongest is matching the person to the property. I was initially intending to purchase in San Francisco, but when she found the PERFECT property for me in Marin, that’s where I ended up and couldn’t be happier. From a seller’s perspective, her strongest point is pricing the property correctly and then staging it for a quick sale. From both perspectives, she makes the process as smooth as possible and is always there with a smile!"

  -Gloria P., Client