We had always heard that buying a house is the most stressful thing you will ever do in your adult life. Many times we glanced at each other stating, “this is too easy, something must be wrong,” and waited for the other shoe to drop. Lucky for us, it never did...

We first met Kat & Bob at an open house to die for; with drop-dead gorgeous views and a perfect layout for a just-getting-started family, we wanted it. Badly. Come to find out...so did everyone else on the peninsula looking for a house. And so our journey began with the Bedburys taking us under their wings and guiding us thru the obstacle course to buying our first home. We had no idea what we were doing, or what we were in for, so we did the best we could with information from the internet and family and friends who had been thru the process before. But in the end, we didn’t need any of that. We just needed to listen to our gut, our hearts, and the Bedburys.

We went to a plethora of open houses, many accompanied by Bob or Kat and even made a few offers on the ones that nearly met our expectations of what we were hoping to have in our first home. “Nearly”, because there were always those discussions that went something along the lines of how great the kitchen was, but how not-so-great the neighborhood was. And so we would put together our package and sign some documents and have the conversations with Bob or Kat about how much we wanted to offer. They knew the market all too well, and would give us their best guess on what our odds were...and they were right. Every. Single. Time. We were never truly heartbroken when we discovered we didn’t get a home, because none of those homes were really the one for us. Bob and Kat told us several times about the story of their journey and the “feeling” you have to have when purchasing a home. We hadn’t had that feeling yet and really wondered if we ever would...

And then we found it. A sunny Sunday afternoon in Half Moon Bay, we stumbled upon The One. We were prepared to hand over all our savings and beyond to make sure our family could be a part of the community, the neighborhood and live in the perfect house for us. We called up Bob and made an offer way out of our comfort zone. And then the most amazing thing happened...he said he could get it for less than what we wanted to offer for the house! We were nervous, because we knew that if we lost this one, we would grieve for some time. In the end, our gut and our heart reminded us to trust Bob and let him lead the way.

When we received the call on Veteran’s Day that our offer with VA loan was accepted for the house, we nearly jumped on the couch and acted like kids in a candy store right then and there. We weren’t scared or nervous as we thought we’d be...we were joyous beyond words.

Running into Bob & Kat that March afternoon 8 months before we purchased our first home was no mistake. And now as we sit in our living room, writing this letter, we wholeheartedly thank them for the peace and joy they have brought to us by helping us find Our Home and for guiding us truthfully, honestly, and kindly, every single step of the way.

The boots in the corner have quite a story to tell…

Of a realtor named Kathryn who I have come to know so well

She’s passionate about her job of selling homes for her clients

And believes in offering disclosures so buyers won’t get defiant                                                       

She has endless amounts of energy, along with the vision to match

For presenting her homes in such a way, that they will quickly be snatched

But December of 2012 proved to be quite a different season

With the listing of 606 Palomar being the main reason

She worked in the owner’s absence, directing the facelift of the old adobe and tile

And during the initial showings, everyone’s reaction was a big smile

No detail went unnoticed in planning her grand open house & tour

There was music and food and full color brochures…adding a touch of her magic for sure

But God had his own plans, for the home with the incredible view

And soon Kat was finding herself wondering what the heck to do

The rain had started falling and then the storm was underway

The house wasn’t ready to handle the deluge coming its way

Kat had never found herself in this position before

Wondering how to protect the home and its newly painted floor

The story has a good ending…that of dedication and not giving in

It’s a testament to Kat’s character, her passion and her desire to win

Her high heels and strive for perfection were certainly put to the test

And during the worst of the worst she didn’t allow herself to rest

She is unbelievably resilient and has taken everything in stride

And what she was able to accomplish should fill her heart with pride

So if you’re looking for a realtor that will work her tail off for you

Ask her about the boots in the corner and the home with the incredible view…

Thank you Kat and Team Bedbury for going above and beyond in the sale of our parent’s home. N.McKenzie – December 2012

Good Evening Bob & Kathryn,

Jesse was telling Andre (contractor) earlier today that I was pretty stubborn about the kitchen remodel, the flooring and even the staging.  Listening to him, I couldn’t even believe he was talking about me.

He said I fought both of you ALL THE WAY…I really find this hard to believe because looking back I thought all of these ideas belonged to me.  I even heard that I fought the inspections and that is just what this email is about. 

How professional your practice is and how someone represented by your firm is damn lucky.   I know that now.  All those freakin disclosures, disclosure this and disclosure that…I wanted to scream screw these disclosures. 

Being on the other side of the fence now…we can readily see why it is so important.  Here we are, the 11^th hour, they’ve accepted our bid, we’ve gotten our hopes up and have begged to see the paperwork/disclosures and the agent for our new out-of-area home is camping and out of cell phone range .  She is most entitled to have a life but get this done first.  We are not liking what’s up with our potential new home, she never disclosed any of this …her good time is more important and now that SHE THINKS it’s in the bag we are finding out the real poop on the property.

So you’ve made a believer out of me and I take my hat off to you both.  

There is no better team than the Bedburys!

We first met Kat at a random open house and fell in love with how she represented the property.  She was also very professional and easy to talk to.  After a quick chat, she offered to assist us with our first-time home buying experience.  From that day, she helped guide us into finding our dream home.  It was definitely not a quick process, but Kat stuck with us during the whole thing.  It was quite a learning experience.

Kat showed us wonderful ( and expensive ) homes and also the fixer upper ( more affordable ) homes.  More importantly, she gave her honest opinion about each house.  She could see where the potential was and also the downfalls.  This insight guided us into finding our right home.

After working with her for a few weeks, Kat started to pick up on what we liked and would recommend houses that she thought we would be interested in.  She was right on point!  A few months later, Kat and Bob brought us to a house that was an absolute gem in a great location.  We fell in love with it and placed a bid, but lost.  We were so devastated and lost hope, but the Bedburys were there for us and comforted us by letting us know that if we didn't get it, it was not meant to be.  After that, we kept on looking and the same thing would happen.  We must have lost at least five ( plus ) bids.  Time after time, Kat would pick up the phone and tell us the bad news, but reiterated that our dream home was still out there.  There was a point where we even got desperate and were willing to bid on anything, but Kat would advise that us this was not the way to go.  She would tell us not to lose faith and cheer us on.  If it were not for her, we would not have found our dream house.

One day, Kat emailed us about a beautiful house that she wanted us to look at.  She even secured an early viewing just for us.  Once we walked in, we knew that this was the one.  All the memories of the "lost" homes quickly went away and we were determined to win this one.  That's the funny thing about house hunting.  We now seriously believe that when it's meant to be, it's meant to be.  Kat and Bob knew this all along.  After an aggressive fight, we got through the first hurdle.  This was where Bob started to take over and give his expert advice on how to secure the house.

Bob helped us win the bid and also close out as quick as possible.  He guided us through the process and gave us easy-to-follow timelines.  There were no major surprises from their team and if the other side ( sellers ) threw a curve ball at us, Bob was 100% ready to coach us on how to deal with the issue.  He was our rock and eventually helped us secure our dream home.

During this whole process, Bob and Kat were very responsive.  They have the perfect blend of  old tradition and current communication.  They would respond to every text message, email, and phone call we had regardless of the time.  They also utilized up-to-date tools and were very accommodating to our work schedule.  We could submit bids and sign documents online at work with ease.  If it wasn't for their quick turnaround, we do not see how we could have gotten our first house.

We would highly recommend Bob and Kat to anyone as they are a fierce team with not only the correct tools and knowledge to get the deal closed, but a team who also gives all their heart and effort.  It was a wild experience and we were glad to have gone through it all with them!

I first met Bob and Kat when I went to tour a home that was for sale. I immediately liked their style - conversational and direct, but not overly pushy like some agents I've met. At the time I met team Bedbury, I had tried working with a few other agents on the buying side. (My husband and I were first time home buyers, so this was all new to us!) I had been disappointed with the agents I'd been working with, as surprisingly, they were very hands off. Since everything is digital, it seemed up to me to find the houses, learn about the area and  do the research on schools, etc. I'm willing to put in time, but I felt like I was doing all the work. Upon my and my husband's first meeting with Team Bedbury, they proved they were very knowledgeable about the areas we were interested in, took initiative to help me understand the neighborhoods and schools and were very hands on. 

Being new to home ownership, I got my hopes up several times, with several different homes. The thing I loved about Bob and Kat is, they asked the right questions. "Can you live with this," Bob said while we looked at a very ugly bathroom. When purchasing something as big as a home, you really need to know where your 'deal breaker' line is drawn and Bob and Kat helped me find it. 

After many tours, a few possible offers and some reality checks, my husband and I were ready to put an offer on a house. Little did we know, that 'house' would be come a 'home' where we would bring our daughter home to just 10 days after moving in. 

The process of putting an offer on our home meant acting fast and jumping through some hoops. There were a few stressful moments when we had to rush to sign things, look over documents or read over tedious details, but we always felt we were in capable hands with Bob and Kat. They worked well with all parties involved and kept us informed as the process unfolded. 

Before we knew it, my husband and I were holding keys to our first house in our hands. Over the last three months of being in our new home, we have grown to love the place. It has everything we wanted in a new home, but also allow us to live within our means and feel comfortable which was very important to us. 

Bob and Kat helped us on the journey to become first time home owners and we thank them for helping us achieve our goal!  

After renting in the Bay Area for several years, my husband and I found ourselves in a position to potentially purchase our first home. We began our search informally, going to open houses on the weekends in the neighborhoods we thought were nice to raise our family. We met many agents, but didn’t want to commit ourselves to any one team until we were sure we had met the best agents who could represent our needs to the best of their ability.

We met Bob and Kat at one of the very first open houses we attended and were immediately greeted with warm smiles. After several weeks of receiving email updates on available properties from Team Bedbury, we officially began our search with them. They took the time to learn what we wanted in a home and they delivered.

Team Bedbury made time in their busy schedules to fit in our visits so that it was convenient for us. They promptly returned messages and replied to emails (sometimes immediately after they were sent), and reassured us that we would find the perfect house in a very competitive market.

We finally found the right house, and we couldn’t be happier. Bob and Kat took a potentially stressful and complicated process and helped us through with ease. They kept us informed and worked with the seller’s agent to achieve the best outcome for both parties.  

Team Bedbury work around the clock for their clients and go the extra mile for them. Even post sale, they provided multiple references for contractors, plumbers, electricians, etc… They even surprised us with a treat the day we moved in.  Bob and Kat are a wonderful team and I would recommend their services to anyone.

Sincerely,

Dear Homebuyer:

I am writing this letter in recommendation of the Bedbury Team.  Kat, Bob, and their assistant came to our rescue in a highly competitive market.  We would not have been able to purchase our dream home without them.

After losing out on our bids for two other homes, I realized Silicon Valley was not the kind of place you could take home buying lightly.  We needed a team that was not only going to be pleasant to work with and look out for our best interests, but also one that knew this area inside and out, and could create strategies to allow us to achieve our goal.

I met Team Bedbury at an open house. We had visited more open houses than I can remember and their professionalism stood out.  The house was staged perfectly and all three of the team members were on hand to greet visitors and showcase their property in its best light. When I called Kat a couple weeks later and shared with her our home search saga, she put me at ease.  Kat promised me she would find us the right house. 

I was so desperate to find a home and move my family out of our cramped two-bedroom apartment, I was ready to purchase anything.  Fortunately, Kat treated me like a friend and discouraged me from moving forward on any properties that I didn’t loved. When we found the house of my dreams, I didn’t think we had a chance, not even with Team Bedbury on our side.  The house was in the most desirable section of San Carlos, on one of the best streets, in ideal condition with gorgeous upgrades throughout, and was in that sweet spot price range that attracted many other interested parties.  Team Bedbury made plans to go to battle for our house.  The befriended the seller’s realtor, they helped me craft a letter to the homeowners, they arranged to have our offer (among 6 other offers) presented last to give us an advantage, and perhaps most brilliant of all, they suggested I accompany them with my two young sons to present our offer to the buyer.  After some serious back and forth, nail-biting negotiations, Team Bedbury called us with the news – We Got The House!!!

We could not have been more grateful.  My husband and I have met many people in the bay area who gave up on home ownership due to this highly competitive market.  We have met many others who spent an entire year getting outbid before they secured a property.  Team Bedbury put us in escrow with our dream home within 3 weeks.

Once in escrow they oversaw every detail.  Bob kept our lender on task, Kat met us for all of our appointments, their assistant volunteered to watch our two active boys every time we visited the house or sat down to sign paperwork, and the entire team made suggestions and held our hand throughout the process.  We felt like we were working with the best kind of family. 

My husband and I highly recommend Team Bedbury to anyone looking to purchase a home in Silicon Valley.

Sincerely, 

Bob and Kat were amazing in helping me find my current home.  They were very proactive in scheduling house viewings and listening to what I wanted in a home.  If it wasn't for them, I would have never found the house I am living in now.  Kat showed me a house in Menlo Park that I would never have found on my own and I'm very grateful they did.  All my friends have said that the house is a perfect match for me and I couldn't agree more.  As a first time home buyer, they guided me through every step and made the process very smooth despite some issues with the lender.  I would (and have) recommended Bob and Kat to my friends, so that their home buying experience can be as great as mine.

We first met Kat and Bob at an open house in our neigborhood when we were just beginning to think about buying a second home in the Bay area, and what would be our 3rd home purchase overall. They discussed the pros and cons of the house they were showing and we eventually decided that a total house remodel was not for us. We had done that and wanted to buy a home that was move-in ready. Kat told me she was a “fierce negotiator” which I immediately liked. Gradually over the next few months we became more serious about buying and Kat set us up with property searches and previewed several houses for us. I knew she was looking out for our best interests based on 2 instances. In the first case we looked at a brand new home in Emerald Hills which was gorgeous. Kat however told us that she thought it would be too dark (it was in a valley).  When it came down to deciding between that house and the one we eventually bought she recommended the latter house because of the lack of stairs in addition to the lack of natural light. Since we ended up buying a home that was $100K less expensive I knew she was not in it just for the money. In the second case she found a house that she knew we would love at a realtor’s pricing party. She got us into see it and went above and beyond the call of duty trying to get us that house, without any prompting from us. The owners eventually decided to hold off selling. Finally we found a great house in San Mateo that was completely remodeled and very private and quiet.  We thought the house was overpriced and told them our limit was $45K under the asking price. Kat and Bob got the house for us for $55K under asking. 

We also took advantage of their recommended mortgage broker and all of them worked together to get the house closed. There were a few glitches but we usually did not hear about them until the problem was solved.  This is Bob’s part of the teamwork and he always had a solution to the problems. Also with the long hours we work, Kat and Bob accommodated us meeting us early in the morning (7:00 am) or late in the evening as needed. This plus the ability to sign documents electronically made the mountain of paper work much more manageable. Kat and Bob also have a long list of vendors that they recommend, we have used 4 of them so far and they are all excellent.  And not to leave out the 3rd member of the team, Monica Asborno, was also very easy to deal with and she took care of things or answered emails when Kat and Bob were out. All in all I would highly recommend Team Bedbury and I will not hesitate to have them sell our other house eventually.

We first met Bob & Kathryn when they introduced themselves during a casual conversation with my finance at his place of business.  Ironically, we were in the early stages of a home search. At the Bedbury's suggestion, we agreed to interview them at their office in San Carlos.  We felt comfortable from the start that they would be able to assist us but at a pace that we would find acceptable to us.  

Being rather independent individuals we chose to conduct our home search on our own timeframe and, for the most part, without the direct assistance of the Bedbury's.  They, of course, provided us with updates as they occurred direct from their Web site on properties that fit our specific search criteria.  Ultimately, we found a home that called out to us, just like Bob and Kathryn said it would.  That's when the Bedbury's really "earned their keep."  They contacted the listing agent and assessed the status of the situation from the selling side.  While we were anticipating a bit of a bidding war, the Bedbury's positioned our offer so attractively yet aggressively that it was accepted within the timeframe given, and on our terms.  

We wish to acknowledge and thank Team Bedbury for helping make our dreams of home ownership a reality and would encourage anyone looking for the right realtors to represent them to at least do as we did and interview the Bedbury's.  

Thank you Bob, Kat and Monica for a job well done.

We first met Kathryn Bedbury at an open house she was hosting in Belmont along with her Executive Assistant, Monica Asborno.  It was a chance meeting that turned out to be the beginning of a great relationship as we looked to buy our first home.  At Kat's suggestion, we met her "other half" and business partner, Bob, at their office in San Carlos where we interviewed them.  They also introduced us to one of their lending partners with whom we struck up an equal rapport.  By the end of the meeting we were committed to working with them.  That's when Team Bedbury sprang into action and ultimately helped my fiance and I find and purchase our first home.  

In the middle of wedding planning and being first time homebuyers we felt like Team Bedbury really took care of us.  They were readily available and very responsive.  They answered all our questions and educated us on the process at every step.  Kat was very dialed into what we were looking for and only showed us two homes before we fell in love with one of them!  The entire home search process from initial meeting to submission of our offer took less than two weeks.  Once we found the right home Team Bedbury negotiated hard to ultimately secure a purchase price for us that was far below the asking price.   

Since we bought a fixer upper and had some concerns regarding permits, Team Bedbury pulled some strings to get a local building inspector to check on the existing permits and assured us that the entire house was built with permits and that we could feel comfortable with our remodeling plans.  Monica even helped us get estimates on fixing the chimney.  The loan process couldn't have been any easier and we closed escrow in a timely manner thanks to their strong alliance with an escrow officer who went out of her way to make signing convenient for us during a weekend.  We thank the entire extended team for a job well done.  While hopefully many times before, we'll see Bob and Kat again for sure when we're ready for our next home.

We met up with Bob and Kat while touring one of their homes for sale before getting serious about selling of our town home, and purchasing something larger with a yard.  After seeing the Bedbury's in action that day and subsequently interviewing them, we decided to list our townhouse with them.  In what we have learned is normal for the Bedbury's, we had an accepted offer and all contingencies were cleared in record time.  We then headed out with Kat to look at a number of houses on a Saturday that fit within our budget/size parameters.  

That morning was a whirlwind of houses and locations and by lunch our heads were spinning.  At lunch Kat called an end to the day, not because there were no more houses to see, but because she deemed them too "normal" for us.  What was nice is that after only a few hours of looking, Kat understood the type of place we were looking for and didn't waste our time with other places.  In the end Kat found a huge place in Emerald Hills where we placed an offer.

Kat quickly ran the comps and suggested that we set our first offer a little bit low.  Later that day the offer was in place and Bob took point on the transaction and that is where things ended... in a good way.  We expected a little negotiating on the price, but Bob was able to get the sellers to agree to the offer price.  This was despite the fact that they had given us a counter offer that was only a few hours old.

And ultimately we were able to move into our beautiful and spacious new home for the next twenty-or-so years.   Thank you Team Bedbury for a job well done.

We first met Bob and Kat Bedbury when visiting one of their open houses. We gave the home a once over and both agreed that this is not the house for us, but also agreed that the open house was put together at a much higher level than other open houses we had seen. This lead to a long conversation with Bob about the way that the Bedburys market houses and with me walking away with his card. We decided interview the Bedburys along with other realtors who were recommended by friends, and finally came to the conclusion that Bob and Kat seemed most able to sell our town-home quickly, and at a fair market price.

We signed on with the Bedburys and Kat started right away determining what we should do with our house to make it more marketable, and determine what price we could get for our house depending upon how long we wanted it on the market. We decided to go for a quick sale and followed all of Kat's suggestions. Kat brought in competent contractors that turned our town-home from the place we were living, to something that you would see in a magazine. Thus, when our town-home went up for sale on a Sunday, and we had our first of multiple offers on Wednesday.

This is when Bob took over with negotiations. While Kat plays the role of the alpha tigress (she gets everything done: on-time, at low cost, and high quality), Bob plays the roll of the friendly older gentleman next door. But underneath that friendly exterior, is a fierce negotiator and manipulator of high level politics ability. At each offer and counter, Bob laid out more than a dozen possibilities of how to handle the situation, and likely outcomes. He made suggestions on which path we should go with given our situation at the time, and our expected time line.

In the end, we had an accepted offer above asking in less than a week. What made the sale extraordinary is that in our area average time on market (for a town-home) was over sixty days, and normally there was at least one price reduction. We were extremely happy with the job that Bob and Kat did in selling our town-home, and would suggest them to anybody looking to sell their residence.

For first time home buyers, the process of finding to buying a home can be an intimidating experience. It couldn’t have been easier than with the help of Team Bedbury. After meeting Kathryn and Bob in the summer we quickly built a great bond together. Kathryn worked with us day and night to help us find our perfect home. She would send us new listings each week, return our emails immediately, and be available all the time to show us any house we wanted. She worked so diligently that we gave her a nickname referencing Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 1990’s character “The Terminator”. It felt as if Kathryn was on a nonstop mission to help us find our dream home.  

Team Bedbury, had nothing less than our highest interest in purchasing the home that we loved. The two are phenomenon negotiators. Our house purchase was a competitive bid situation, where we did not have the strongest offer, but with Team Bedbury’s ability to build positive relationships and convey that we had the most earnest offer. With these traits they were able to make our offer the winner within hours of presentation. 

Again each step of the process was made incredibly simple for us, even when we were on our way to closing. Bob answered all of our questions as soon as we emailed or called him. Whether the questions came up about the contract, amendments, closing costs, etc, he always had an answer for us. He had a great knack for reading people and really digging for information that provided us with great insight during our decision making process. We gave Bob the nickname – “The Closer” because of his influence on the entire closing process that took us to the very end when we signed our escrow documents and then received our keys.

We feel like Kathryn and Bob have spoiled us in a life experience that a number of people complain about. With them, we have experienced nothing but the best of times. Team Bedbury has truly made our dreams of homeownership come true and they can do it for you. Thank you Kathryn and Bob for your excellent care taking!

Dear Kathryn & Bob,

First of all, we are so sorry to be sending this thank you and note of huge appreciation so late!

We absolutely love our new home and we thank you so much for making our move so enjoyable. We know that we wouldn’t have had such a pleasant experience with anyone else.

We were such rookies in the whole process and we became pretty wise through the whole thing.

Leaving our old home was not easy – it was a place we were very comfortable in and loved. You helped us to get it ready and we appreciate all you did to help us sell it. You assured us that we would find something better that we would learn to love more, and you were right.

Your endless and tireless attitude kept us afloat through everything. Thank you for your constant encouragement, hard work, and dedication to us. We were well aware that you have other clients, but you never made us feel that way. Thank you for going to bat for us always… even when the outcome didn’t go our way.

Again, we found something and were able to get something (our home) that was more than we ever thought we would have. We owe that to you and we will forever be grateful!

I still pinch myself sometimes when I look at our house that is quickly becoming our home.

We have so much space to run and play and live. Thank you for the magic you did to help make this dream our reality. Thank you for your patience in our thoughts and decisions and directions… there were a lot :)

We also thank you for the awesome house-warming gift. We love our picture family tree. The inscription is beautiful too. Thank you for all the gift cards too; all of which were way too generous. But getting to know the 2 of you better, that is what you are – generous; with your time and actions.

Most of all, we do thank you for the attention you gave us, but we thank you for your honesty, your conversation, and the friendships that we created.  We do consider you very good friends now and I hope that we can keep it that way.

Thank you for loving our children and for being so patient with them a well. They love you too. They both still talk to you almost daily on the phone (whatever toy of choice they happen to be using at the time).

We cannot say thank you enough. I think that’s what took us so long. We wanted to be able to express our thankfulness justly, but it’s hard. Thank you from the bottom and tops of all 4 of our hearts.

WE LOVE YOU!

Karl, Denise, Aaron, & Jodi Maier

Phil 1:3

I originally met Bob and Kathryn during an open house they were hosting within a community in San Carlos that I had long been coveting as a place to live. I was impressed with them from the onset by their intense focus on my interests. Having arrived late to the open house I realized they were closed and I was simply going to pick up a flyer and move on. As they were preparing to drive away they noticed my interest in the home and offered to open the home up again for me to tour. I resisted but they persisted and inside the home I soon found myself. After about an hour of engaging conversation I concluded that I liked the home that was available but it was only a 2 bedroom and I told them I really wanted a 3 bedroom and would also like one with a view. Kat confidently replied that they would find me one. Unbeknownst to me, the very next day they set off on what they called a “door-knocking” expedition. And lo and behold, not only did they find a 3-bedroom home but, one with expansive views of virtually the entire San Francisco Bay, which I immediately fell in love with.

The only hitch in their discovery was that the home was soon going to be available as a “short sale.” Bob and Kat explained to me what a short sale was and what it likely meant, both pros and cons. They told me they felt confident they could win this prize for me but it would take some time and maneuvering. Seeing as though I had time on my side for the right home, I decided to see if buying this home could actually be a reality. As negotiations dragged on, the short sale turned into a bank foreclosure. Due to some extensive IRS liens against the home from the former owner, the Bedbury’s assured me that it would not be purchased out from underneath me on the courthouse steps.

Alas they were right. After garnering no interest as a foreclosure, the home quickly reverted back to the original mortgage holder. Just as quickly, Bob and Kat helped me swoop in to lay claim to the house with, what would have to be considered, a stealth, non-competitive offer, which was just as quickly accepted by the bank. As things would unfold, all that Bob & Kat had done for me thus far would ultimately turn out to be the easy part.

Bob and Kat guided me through a several month long “right of redemption” period for the tax liens. Then, just when the redemption period was about to expire and the close of escrow was finally imminent, the original lender, which I had personally selected, bailed out on the financing over a technicality I still find hard to accept. Undaunted, Bob and Kathryn rallied their resources and provided a lender who could make things happen on short notice. And make things happen they did!

Now, all that remains is for me to complete the remodeling of my new home that I have been dreaming about for oh, so many months now. I can’t wait for the remodeling to be completed so I can sit back in the comfort of my new living room and enjoy “my” view of the City of San Francisco and beyond.

If you’re looking for real estate agents who will truly go the extra mile for you I sincerely recommend the Bedbury’s. Thank you Bob and Kat for helping make my dream home a reality!

Bob and Kathryn Bedbury were highly recommended by the attorney of a good friend of mine.  They had consulted with the attorney on the sale of his home in a difficult market and he was very pleased with the outcome.

I instantly liked them.  They were warm and friendly, yet professional and well-informed – a winning combination. They explained their pricing strategy in great detail  - which included a strong market analysis – and I was sold.    

Bob and Kat worked tirelessly to help me prepare my home for sale in a very short period of time.  They gathered bids for repair work and upgrades then made appointments for the work to be completed. We stayed in constant contact and my many questions were always answered quickly and in detail. 

My home began a beautiful transformation, but when I saw it complete with the staging, it took my breath away.  Every room was gorgeous!  It was at this moment that I suddenly realized the value of staging.

B&K’s marketing was extremely effective.  Their brochures and virtual tour were first class and their attention to detail awarded my home the brokers “best of tour” prize on it’s first showing. We received multiple offers on the home and it sold over the list price in 9 days.  My modest investment had just reaped a reward 5 times that amount.

I have to thank Bob and Kathryn for this wonderful experience – they actually made it  fun! 

As a former first-time home buyer I heartily recommend Kathryn and Bob Bedbury to anyone who is looking for a realtor in the Peninsula area.  They are both so good-natured and knowledgeable, and such a huge help in the purchase process. 

Kathryn also has a terrific instinct for real estate.  I literally would not have found my current home if she (based on just looking at the front of the house) hadn’t suggested that we take a detour from the search we were on that particular day to look at a home that had not shown up on our multiple listing searches and was nowhere on our list of properties.  Left on my own, I would have passed right by the place without a thought.  Of course, that home turned out to be this great place that I am now proud to call my own.

So, by all means strongly consider Bob and Kathryn if you are searching for a new home.  I know that I look forward to working with them should I ever need to explore the home market again.

Most Sincerely,

Dear Team Bedbury,

We cannot thank you both enough for the work you did to get us our new home. With your guidance, we were the winning bid out of several offers and still came in under appraisal value. As you remember, though, winning the bid was the "easy" part of OUR process. The lending process was everything but smooth. It was ONLY because you had forged such a positive and active relationship with the selling agent, that we were able to get through all the delays and extensions that came from using an out-of-town mortgage broker we chose (against your recommendation). Next time we will definitely take your advice... lesson learned there. Thank you for your professionalism, persistence, advice, experience, knowledge, talents, and smiles throughout the entire transaction. You were both a joy to work with.

All our best,

We first met Bob and Kathryn through our aunt and uncle who recommended their services when we were planning our move from Atlanta, Georgia to the Bay Area.  During our home search, it was difficult for us to be there in person and so Bob and Kathryn accommodated our unique situation by providing us with extensive information on homes we would be interested in.  They were always ready to answer any questions we had, were very professional and were a real pleasure to work with in our search.  They helped us find the perfect home that met all our needs and were able to help us secure an excellent deal on it. 

Many of our friends thought we were crazy to purchase a home on the other side of the country without having seen it but with the help of Bob and Kathryn and the trust that we (and our aunt and uncle) had in them, we were confident we were making the right decision and happy to save ourselves an extra trip.  The Bedbury’s proved us right in trusting them because we absolutely love our house and could not think of a more perfect house and neighborhood for us. 

Since we did not move into our house until almost 2 months after closing, the Bedbury’s went beyond what we expected of them and helped us with many aspects of relocation and managing our house from watering our plants to connecting us with services we would need for our new home.   They really made us feel like friends rather than clients in making sure everything was taken care of and we were happy. 

Thank you Bob and Kathryn for helping us find the home of our dreams and helping to make our move to California go smoothly.  We could not recommend anyone better than you two to help people find their dream home!

Excerpt from a subsequent e-mail:

Hi Kathryn and Bob,

It was great seeing you two yesterday and I'm glad you liked the kitchen!  We went to a few open houses today to get more remodeling ideas and are happy to say we still firmly believe you guys got us a smokin deal on our house!  Thanks!

Dear Kathryn,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you so very much for everything you did for us in helping us finding and buying our dream home.  When we first met you in the fall as a referral from a close colleague, we already had a property in mind and we thought we were at the end of a particular transaction so that your efforts would have been somewhat simplified as we moved to a closing.  Of course, that home turned out not to be "the one," and you certainly did quite a bit to help us make the right decision.  Providing market information and an objective perspective on the property itself made us see things we hadn't considered previously, and we thank you for helping us make that decision.  Then you took the time to truly understand what we were looking for, and your thoroughness, responsiveness, and knowledge of the market was of tremendous value to us.  You showed us great homes, and ultimately brought us to THE home; the one when we walked in we knew "this was it."  And through the remainder of the process, and even after our closing, you remained so very attentive to our every need.  You were nothing short of terrific, Kathryn, and we will always have you to thank for helping us to find our dream home!

For anyone else that would be considering your services, we would recommend you in a heartbeat.  You were not only our Realtor, but a friend.  Thank you Kathryn!

Dear Kathryn,

I want to thank you so very much for the fantastic job you did selling my house.  When we first discussed the price I know I was a little anxious.  I suppose all sellers want the most for their homes and I was no different.  However, after you and I talked about the listing price, I realized that probably the most important part of selling anything is fair pricing.  You said if we put the house on the market at a reasonable fair market price, we would have more interest.  You were absolutely right!  I never in my wildest dreams though we would get five offers, sell the house in less than a week and close escrow in twenty-one days!!

Along with pricing, you were an angel in getting the house ready.  You are a dynamo and I hope Coldwell Banker and all of your customers appreciate all of your hard work as I have.

Please take good care.  Again, I can't thank you enough!

Always,

Dear Kathryn,

We want to take a moment to say a huge thank you for your help with our duplex in Redwood City, CA. As you know, we listed our property with you rather reluctantly, not because we didn't believe in you but because we really did not want to sell but we were faced with financial circumstances that were challenging to say the least.

Right from the start you sensed our emotional attachment to our home. You made the preparation for the sale as painless and trouble free for us as could be imagined. You dove into the process of preparing and presenting our home for sale in a manner that was unbelievably professional and yet personal. You treated our home as if it were your home.

And that latter point is the best part. In appreciating our reluctance to sell, you never backed away from your original intention of finding a way in which we could remain in our home. While you continued to aggressively pursue a buyer for our home, you also took a proactive stance with our financial circumstances in helping us pursue a loan modification program that would ultimately allow us to retain our beloved home.

Kathryn, we realize you made a substantial personal sacrifice in not only foregoing the ultimate compensation from the sale of our property but also were not able to recover the expenses you incurred in preparing our home for sale. But true to your word, you never let your personal interests come before those of ours. Because of you, we are still in our home and enjoying the life that we have come to love.

Our entire family appreciates you more that you can imagine. Please know that, if and/or when we decide to sell for the right reasons, you will be our realtor of choice. Through this experience you have become a true friend as well as a trusted real estate advisor. If you ever need a reference please feel free to call upon us. We would welcome an opportunity to endorse you.

Sincerely,

Dear Kathryn,

Please accept our appreciation from the bottom of our hearts.  Your great effort turns our dream home come true. 

• Well organize to help us finish the closing in 20 days.
• Work passion to fight for our best interest.
• Work detail to guide us step by step to finish all paper works.
• Experienced and patient to explain all information to buy a dream house.
• Professional and honest advice to assist us to select a good deal.

We highly recommend you to our friends and relatives when they want a dream home.

Sincerely,

This reference letter is given to Kathryn Bedbury as a token for the great services that she provided to us when we purchased our home in November 2008.

Being first time homebuyers, the process & documentation seemed daunting to us.  Kathryn was very patient, professional and was a dependable guide who walked us thru the entire process. She also answered all our questions promptly and really put us at ease.  She was always accessible and was in constant communication with us thru-out the
transaction.

The purchase proceeded as planned and each step was meticulously orgnanized. When we arrived to sign the forms, all the paperwork was ready and in good order. We were very pleased with her expert negotiations and the professionalism that she displayed.

The entire transaction went very smoothly and she exceeded our expectations with her dilligence and expertise.

We are thrilled with this home that she helped us purchase and would highly recommend her services. We wish her all the best for the future.

Yours Truly,

Kathryn,

Thank you for all of your hard work in the selling of my home and even helping me with the home purchase in Oregon! You always kept my nervousness under control with your positive and cheerful attitude. You even found me a buyer who offered me full asking price in the first 24 hours of being on the market! Unfortunately, for both of us that deal fell through. But, you kept at it. You held open houses, canvassed the neighborhood (I know because my neighbors commented on how delightful you are). You even cleaned the gutters on the street so my home had good "curb appeal". You then found me a performing buyer and closed the deal flawlessly. I find Kathryn Bedbury to be extremely talented and hard working. She has made me very happy in a very difficult time in my "old" life! Thank you Kathryn and I wish you much continued success.

Fortune isn’t a strong enough word to describe how I feel to have met and be working with Kathryn and Bob Bedbury. Truly they are a unique, smart, organized, and considerate “team”. They make me (and everyone) feel like family. They always go the extra mile and with a smile! They are more then just phenomenal professionals to work with, but just extraordinary people I am lucky to have in my life.

I wholeheartedly recommend Kathryn Bedbury. She is an amazing woman who cares deeply about her clients professionally and personally. She goes above and beyond and continuously exceeds expectations.

I first met Kathryn at an open house. We connected immediately over chocolate chip cookies and our shared backgrounds in healthcare (Kathryn used to be a social worker). As I explored the real estate market, I realized that I wanted a property in San Jose. Kathryn could have showed me houses in the South Bay, but instead she told me that this geographical area was not of her expertise. Most real estate agents would have just tried to show me the houses in order to earn a commission - but not Kathryn. She referred me to another agent in San Jose. She checked on me throughout my search to see how things were going. She was always available to listen and bounce ideas off of. I must confess that I felt guilty taking some of Kathryn's time since she wasn't even my agent. But as a first time homebuyer, her steady council made a huge difference for me. She even connected me with Stefani Hartsell, a fabulous mortgage broker at Princeton Capital.

Kathryn is like a surrogate real estate agent for me. Her warmth, ability to listen, measured council, and analysis is refreshing in a world of competition. Kathryn works endlessly for her clients and advocates and fights on their behalf.

I would be happy to speak with anyone who has any questions. Kathryn can turn a stressful, uncertain, and ambiguous real estate process for first time homebuyers into an educational, fulfilling, and fun experience.

Dear Bob & Kathryn,

I have to say you two are absolutely the most special people I have met in a very long time. To walk into your open house today – you could feel the love, it comes across in your warmth, sweet personality - and what a  presentation!  I can see why my colleague has fallen head over heels for you!!
 
Your clients are very lucky to have you two on their side. I see why you are so successful, good things come to good people.
 
If there is ever anything I can do to help you, I hope you would ask. I would be so thrilled.

"Kathryn Bedbury strikes the perfect balance in an agent.  She neither overwhelms you, nor tires of helping you find the perfect home.  

When I started looking for a house, I was a picky buyer and I didn't really know where I wanted to live.  I'm certain many agents would have grown tired of my changing circumstances and indecision.  

Not Kathryn.  When I was looking on the peninsula, her expert knowledge of the area and upbeat demeanor despite my waffling was a joy.   When I started looking, and ultimately purchased in San Francisco, Kathryn continued to be an invaluable resource to me.

If you are looking for agent to build a relationship with, Kathryn is the one.  She clearly loves her work and will be there with you now and in the future."

Dear Kat, 

I wanted to tell you how much of a pleasure it was working with you over the last couple years. I can honestly say that you were one of the nicest and easiest customers that I had the pleasure of working with. Just the sound of your hello made a day seem better.

Best of wishes to you and your husband and I hope that real estate will continue to be good for both of you. 

Steve S. (Vendor)

Dear Kathryn,

I want to thank you for your extreme courtesy and professionalism during the transaction we shared together. You are a delight! Even my client's raved about you.