The Olsen Team - Sue & Ben

"Hi Lara, Thanks so much for helping our family both sell our home and find a wonderful new one. Your commitment and professionalism were evident from the moment we started working with you to the day we moved into our new house. Never in our wildest dreams did we think you would be able to find a buyer for our house within a week of putting it on the market, particularly in these difficult times. Your knowledge of the local market, as well as the support of the entire Olsen Team made the transition from our old house into our new home about as smooth as we could have ever imagined. Thanks again for all your help. We would definitely recommend your services to anyone interested in buying or selling a home in the Lamorinda area. "
John and Vickey Campbell Tue Sep 1, 2009

"Many thanks for all your help through this process. You have been a wealth of information and continue to be a great resource who we trust. Alex and I have enjoyed working with you and are thrilled it worked out the way it did. We’re excited to get settled and look forward to seeing you around town! "
Robyn Rogin Wed Jul 1, 2009

"We had the fortune to run into Ben Olsen at one of his open houses the very first time we came to Moraga to look at homes. We were immediately struck with his sincerity and willingness to help us in our search for a new home. We knew we would be taken care of and dealt with in a honest, professional and caring way during our home buying experience. Ben held our hand patiently through the entire 5-6 month long search. We relocated from Oakland where we had owned a home for 14 years that we were very attached to. He calmly led us through many homes in Moraga and Lafayette and honestly pointed out what was right and wrong about the homes we looked at. We even had to encourage him to take us to listings that he felt weren't good homes for us (he was always right!). Ben has a long history in the area and has many connections that helped us during the negotiating and inspection process. We are thrilled with our new home! The Olsen Team even organized a "Welcome to the Neighborhood Party" for us and all of our new neighbors. Additionally, he helped to introduce me to some new friends at the Moraga Community Garden where I now volunteer. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ben and The Olsen Team to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in the area."
Wayne and Lisa Verdon Thu Apr 2, 2009

"The Olsen Team is much more than just a real estate team to us. With our age, health concerns, and fact that we had lived in our home for almost thirty years, the prospect of a move was overwhelming. But we were directed and led through house preparations, the sale and the move itself, all with a gentle and supportive attitude. Having a team work with us, someone was always available with competent assistance. We came through the move, and also came away with some new friends. "
Jim and Marge Williams Tue Oct 7, 2008

"Sue Olsen was the lead person on the sale of our house. She was professional in every sense of the word. She was totally and promptly responsive to every question we asked. Her managing of the preparation to sell (removing some old, outdated wallpaper and painting several rooms, installing a glass shower door in one bath) and staging processes was perfect. She and the folks working for her made the house one that appealed to prospective buyers--and they responded. Lara and Ben also played valuable supporting roles along the way. We sold in a little over two weeks after the place was open to the public--in fact, we had two competing offers. In going through this process we had to realize we were not selling "our" house but rather A house that would attract buyers--and it did. We unqualifiedly recommend Sue and her team as folks who really know how to prepare, market, and sell a house in these challenging real estate times. "
John and Ann Cooper Sat Aug 15, 2009