"CJ Brasiel is the House Whisperer. Like no one I’ve ever met, she gets houses and the people they have relationships with. And I mean that exactly how I wrote it:She gets what houses mean to people, and she will get what your house means to you. She knows the real estate market, in fact, more about it than most – she understands it and she likes it. That is a killer combination if you’re going to sell your house – not just put it on the market, but sell it. In not the best of times, actually, one of the worst of times ever, and in a very bleak real estate market, bleaker economy and my own challenging financial situation, CJ Brasiel sold my house – one I owned and lived in and loved for sixteen years – for it’s full asking price, in a month, while I engaged in some other life changing adventures! And, I remained sane and sanguine throughout the whole process. And, there’s more –there really is: CJ is a serious green technology enthusiast, and makes incredible use of the internet, paperless and journeyless business transactions and cell phones – to stay very connected. I knew where we were with every step of the process, I was as involved as I wanted and needed to be to be comfortable, including knowing that we were acting responsibly in terms of our use of paper, money, time, and energy. Things moved right along. The whole process, from the moment CJ arrived at my house for our first meeting, through inspections and staging and showing, to the negotiations, to the check in the bank, it was a win – win situation for everyone. And the few glitches along the way (there had to be, it’s a complex process with a lot of people cycling through), were so minor as to be more curious and amusing, than really bothersome. So, if and when your going to sell your house, CJ Brasiel is the person you want to do it with. She is the House Whisperer. And she is a really cool person, too. "
L.M. Sun Nov 8
"We first found CJ on Trulia.com as a very active member in the forum. We were searching for someone that was tech savvy as well as responsive to any questions regardless of the level of naivete. At our first consultation with CJ, my wife and I felt very comfortable. After discussing our needs and listening to what she has to offer, we decided to go on our first "no strings attached" outing to view homes. It was a long day but it was also full of information. Throughout the process, CJ proved that she had a technical aptitude and the courtesy to treat her clients with the utmost respect, and lastly she takes the time to understand who we are and our interests always came first. Even after multiple rejections, she never gave up on us! Finally one of our offers went through and we could not have been happier with the house and also the work CJ put in to making us become first time home owners! We liked her so much that we referred our close friends and they closed on their house and they also have only fantastic things to say about CJ! We definitely have had an incredible experience. We still keep in touch with her without having the stress of trying to close on a house :-). Definitely we would recommend her to other future home buyers!"
K.M. & C.M. Sun Jul 5
"With an array of realtors to leverage, CJ Brasiel easily shines anddistinguishes herself from the pack with her world-class work ethicand communication skills.As a first-time homebuyer, CJ was very thorough throughout the entireprocess – she made the experience seamless and comforting – one cannotput a price on peace of mind.CJ went well beyond our expectations – without us asking. Her calmdemeanor, patience, thoughtfulness and resourcefulness are allinvaluable traits.As you can see, I have nothing but great things to say about CJ. Ifyou are thinking of buying or selling your house in the near future,do not hesitate to contact CJ. You’ll be happy you did."
K.A.L. Thu Jun 4
"We used CJ as our real estate agent for both selling our townhome and purchasing a single-family home. I highly recommend her to anyone that I know that is considering buying or selling a home. From before the house went on the market until well after we moved into our house, CJ did outstanding work that went above and beyond what most agents do.First of all, I think that CJ really got to know us and our needs and wants. Because of this attention to detail, she was able to preview homes and determine if they were even worth our time. Through the process, we changed what we were looking for in a house several times, and she would always get me a new list almost immediately CJ was in near-daily contact with us throughout the entire experience. In addition to her contact with us, she also regularly was in contact with others that were involved in our purchase process. When some glitches came up with our loan process, CJ was able to get the information flow going when even our loan officer couldn't! Probably the most helpful thing about CJ is that she is willing to help in any way she can. She had references for almost any type of assistance we needed (staging, carpet cleaning, contractor, gardener, plumber, etc.). Not only that, but she coordinated the services, met them at the house and waited around for them to finish. Also, even after the deal was done and we were moved into the house, CJ continued this type of attention. CJ far exceeded our expectations for a real estate agent. She was personal, professional, and attentive in all of her services."
K.L. & N.L. Sun May 31
"The last house I purchased was in 1982, and I had basically forgotten the procedures involved with such an endeavor. Fortunately in 2007 I met C.J. and found out she was a realtor about the time I needed one. Personally, I believe in serendipity and I knew that C.J. was placed within my radar for the purpose of finding the right home for me. We started looking at homes that she felt met my criteria and as we did so she fine tuned her selections, based on my opinions of the homes we viewed. She would always preview a home before ever taking me to it. Around that time real estate prices were really starting to drop, so I decided to wait for a while. When we resumed looking in 2008, C.J. still knew what I wanted and we started looking again.She found me the perfect little townhouse in Willow Glen that I just love! I was amazed at how much she knew about the current conditions and the future developments for the communities we searched. She was in constant contact with me about every detail. Speaking of details, C.J. would find out any information I requested, she consulted with my financial advisor, accountant and loan officer and she was the one to stay at the house for all the inspections so that I did not have to take off from work! After the purchase, she was there with boxes for me to pack up my household goods. Even now she is in contact with me, to make sure all is well. Everyone who was involved in the transaction stated that they had never had a sell go through so easily. These people included my loan officer the title company, the seller, and my financial advisors. C.J. took all the complicated stuff out of the mix and made the entire process so easy for me. If ever in the future I require a realtor, I will be calling C.J. I also would not hesitate a nano second to refer her to anyone I know that needs a realtor. Although I lead a very busy life and do not see C.J. frequently I now consider her a friend as well."
J.S. Mon Dec 22, 2008
""I recommend CJ Brasiel without reservation to anyone looking for an honest, smart and hard-working realtor. We needed to sell our house when the market was on a downward spiral. We interviewed several realtors and each one was full of more doom and gloom than the last, except for CJ. She was enthusiastic and motivated, while still remaining realistic about our prospects. She was an expert at using the internet to ensure we reached as many potential buyers and buyers' agents as possible. CJ went above and beyond the call of duty each time she was faced with a challenge. I am glad we chose her as our realtor and enthusiastically give her my highest recommendation.""
J.B. and S.B. Wed Dec 17, 2008
"Recently, CJ Brasiel helped us in the search and purchase of our new home. She provided us with excellent service, advise and experience during this process. She patiently helped us look at many houses and identified the key features that we were looking for in a house and narrowed the search. She provided very thorough analysis of the market and other important factors to help us make decisions. Finally she handled the price negotiations and lender interactions to our utmost satisfaction and comfort. We highly recommend her for your house search."
S.G. & P.G. Mon Nov 24, 2008
"Dear CJ, I wanted to take this opportunity to "THANK YOU" for a job well done. I do understand this is a very challenging time for selling property, but despite the setbacks, you were able to get the property sold. You were very thorough; continuously kept me updated; advised me upon my request(s); always very professional and knowledgeable; and worked diligently with me to get the property sold. Even though you worked with me remote (my living out of state), it was as though you were only a footstep away. It has truly been a pleasure having you as my Realtor."
L.R. Sun Nov 9, 2008
"A good friend referred C.J. Brasiel at Fireside Realty, to me when I decided to sell my house. She has been so energetic, efficient, and charming during this time, it’s been impossible to think of her as a less than a longtime confidante. Her conscientious endeavors to improve the house as if were her own helped greatly in the positive exposure it received. The photography of all views of the house enhanced the most attractive aspects drawing attention to it both on the internet and in the information box posted on the lawn. Kudos to CJ. She’s a wonderful asset to Fireside Realty in the Willow Glen area and her website gave my house great exposure all over the Bay Area (and even around the United States). I can’t think of anyone better to represent me, or anyone else in the sale of their most important possession – your home."
N.K. Tue Apr 8, 2008
"Over the last year I sold one house and bought another. C.J. Brasiel helped me with both and was a huge resource in so many ways. During the purchase of my new home, she diligently worked with me as I looked at tons of houses and changed my criteria along the way. We finally found the perfect place for me. Once that was decided we closed rapidly and with no fuss. She is a super resource and flexible to boot.Then we worked on selling my old house. Her suggestions for improving the property to get the best price were spot on and she was really helpful with names of contacts who were reliable and did a great job. The pre-marketing also worked well to get exposure in the neighborhood and with other realtors.The bottom line is that I had an offer before the first open house! Who could ask for anything else? Finally, my experience with CJ was more than positive, as she understands how stressful, joyful, emotional and important this time is for a family. She does everything she can to make sure the experience goes smoothly. I highly recommend her as a top-notch realtor."
L.K. Tue Apr 8, 2008
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