Testimonials

Madeline B.

We can't recommend Aviva enough for the incredible work she did throughout our home buying journey! As first time homebuyers we had very limited knowledge of the process, and Aviva spent hours on the phone with us answering our many questions, giving us the lay of the land of Marin real estate and offering us very helpful advice on current market conditions. Once we began our search she developed a keen understanding of our needs and priorities which ultimately guided us to our current home. Once we found the house we wanted to make an offer on things moved fast, and Aviva was incredibly communicative and helpful in advising us on a compelling offer which was ultimately accepted within hours. Additionally, Aviva proved to be an invaluable partner to us when working with lenders, title companies, etc... and her persistence and professionalism helped us navigate the closing process. …

We can't recommend Aviva enough for the incredible work she did throughout our home buying journey! As first time homebuyers we had very limited knowledge of the process, and Aviva spent hours on the phone with us answering our many questions, giving us the lay of the land of Marin real estate and offering us very helpful advice on current market conditions. Once we began our search she developed a keen understanding of our needs and priorities which ultimately guided us to our current home. Once we found the house we wanted to make an offer on things moved fast, and Aviva was incredibly communicative and helpful in advising us on a compelling offer which was ultimately accepted within hours. Additionally, Aviva proved to be an invaluable partner to us when working with lenders, title companies, etc... and her persistence and professionalism helped us navigate the closing process. The first (and only) offer we made was accepted, and that is a testament to Aviva's ability as an agent and relationships in the industry. We can't recommend her enough!

Sam S.

As first time home buyers in the Bay Area we loved working with Aviva! She was so helpful even before we officially started working together when we didn't know what county we wanted to live in (Sonoma? SF? East Bay?) or how to start looking. Once we began looking in SF, Aviva was on top of everything. After every open house where we showed even a little bit of interest she would pull disclosures, arrange a private viewing, call lenders/insurance agents, get expert opinions on potential repairs or modifications, etc. She was two steps ahead of us the entire time. Throughout the entire process Aviva was available by phone, email, text, etc any time of any day. It was so easy to communicate and no question was too small. When we finally did find the home we wanted to make an offer on, Aviva made sure we won. The offer was ready to send only hours after we decided we were serious, and we…

As first time home buyers in the Bay Area we loved working with Aviva! She was so helpful even before we officially started working together when we didn't know what county we wanted to live in (Sonoma? SF? East Bay?) or how to start looking. Once we began looking in SF, Aviva was on top of everything. After every open house where we showed even a little bit of interest she would pull disclosures, arrange a private viewing, call lenders/insurance agents, get expert opinions on potential repairs or modifications, etc. She was two steps ahead of us the entire time. Throughout the entire process Aviva was available by phone, email, text, etc any time of any day. It was so easy to communicate and no question was too small. When we finally did find the home we wanted to make an offer on, Aviva made sure we won. The offer was ready to send only hours after we decided we were serious, and we got the house we wanted under asking price without a bidding war due to some excellent timing strategy by Aviva. Even after we got the keys to our new home, Aviva has been massively helpful. She has a favorite vendor for pretty much any sort of home repair/upgrade we can consider and is always available to give advice on how we can maintain or increase the value of our new home. So ... yeah she's pretty damn good.

Danielle L.

Aviva was fantastic to work with, we couldn't imagine a better agent! Somehow despite having a full roster of clients, she always made us feel like we were her #1 priority. As first time home buyers, we had a lot of questions and Aviva's confidence and knowledge put us at ease. She was constantly and proactively working behind the scenes on our behalf, even on nights and weekends. We had our first offer accepted same-day and even weeks after close, Aviva has continued to prove immensely thoughtful and on top of it!

Salina C.

Aviva Kamler is unquestionably the best Realtor® I have ever encountered. I recommend her without reservation to anyone who wants a fantastic client experience. In short: hire Aviva; you will be in great hands and very happy! I have had some previous experience dealing with and using other agents, some quite good. But Aviva is by far head and shoulders above the rest. Not only very knowledgeable and competent, Aviva is extremely hardworking, diligent, communicative, responsive, and ethical truly the consummate professional. I trust her judgment. Aways pleasant to speak with, Aviva is both diplomatically straightforward and a genuinely nice person. And beyond all that, Aviva truly cares about her clients and her work. For all of these reasons, I felt very well taken care of incredible in an inherently stressful real estate transaction! Aviva represented me in the sale of my beloved home. …

Aviva Kamler is unquestionably the best Realtor® I have ever encountered. I recommend her without reservation to anyone who wants a fantastic client experience. In short: hire Aviva; you will be in great hands and very happy! I have had some previous experience dealing with and using other agents, some quite good. But Aviva is by far head and shoulders above the rest. Not only very knowledgeable and competent, Aviva is extremely hardworking, diligent, communicative, responsive, and ethical truly the consummate professional. I trust her judgment. Aways pleasant to speak with, Aviva is both diplomatically straightforward and a genuinely nice person. And beyond all that, Aviva truly cares about her clients and her work. For all of these reasons, I felt very well taken care of incredible in an inherently stressful real estate transaction! Aviva represented me in the sale of my beloved home. I wanted to avoid staging it, as I felt my existing furniture would look nice, with some decorative tweaks. From the day I first interviewed Aviva, she instinctively understood what the home meant to me and what I wanted. We collaborated in creating a beautiful look for the home. She won me over with some changes that I didn't initially get,and I came to trust Aviva's taste completely. She also put together a gorgeous website for my home, with fantastic photography that really helped attract potential buyers. I wanted to put my home on the market at the optimal time, not necessarily right away. Aviva helped me to assess timing and regularly kept me apprised of the moving real estate market. I appreciated her information, experience, and judgment. Ultimately, when we did put the home up for sale, it felt like the right time. Aviva was amazing in letting me know, at every step of the way, what her strategy was for my home and how things were progressing. I really appreciated her timely communication, and I never felt in the dark about what was going on. My home ended up selling for well above asking, which I did not expect. The transaction hit a few snags from the buyer's side while in escrow. But through this, Aviva was amazing at actively seeking solutions, diligently pursuing my interests, and keeping the deal moving in the right direction all with remarkable grace. I was so grateful to have Aviva as my agent! Aviva did not ask me to write this recommendation for her. Rather, I asked her if I could write one because I consider it a privilege to do so for someone truly deserving of praise. It also serves as a Public Service Announcement to anyone looking for a Realtor®! Aviva is the best! I feel lucky to have found her and had the good sense to choose her as my agent. You, too, will be lucky and happy to have her on your side!

LT

We stumbled upon Aviva’s contact info a few years back and feel beyond blessed that we ended up with such a fantastic real estate agent! She is efficient beyond expectations, honest while maintaining pure kindness, extremely knowledgeable and professional, and will get things done right every time. She made us feel like we were her only client (which we definitely were not!). She is the only agent I would use and recommend to family and friends. We can’t say enough about Aviva as a genuine person and an incredible businesswoman.

Beth D.

Aviva is a Realtor® who works hard for her clients with a smile on her face. She is smart, aware of the market, and listens to the client. She laid out a plan for selling my property and paid close attention to detail. Because of her, the property sold immediately for a great price. She responds to texts, calls, and emails quickly. She takes the time to know and understand her clients so that she is able to do the best job possible. Aviva made selling and moving effortless.

Martin N.

Aviva was the perfect Realtor® for my wife and I. We were looking for an exceptional property in San Francisco to relocate to. She spent many hours working on our behalf searching for the ideal location and ensuring we did not rush into a home that didn't meet all our needs. She carefully went through all disclosures and gave us a heads up on any concerns or red flags that she saw. We felt fully supported the entire journey. When we finally found a property we loved, Aviva was there at 8am the next morning and we offered within 24 hours. The whole process was painless and straightward due to her high level of competence, professionalism, great sense of humour and good old fashioned hard work. We would have no hesitation using Aviva again and would highly recommend her! Many thanks for helping us move to our dream home Aviva.

Edward M. & Laura M.

Aviva helped us to sell our beloved home in San Francisco. She brought a positive energy and clear vision for our home. Her technical analysis and extensive knowledge helped us to navigate the complex market. She has a remarkable way to create a sense of calm during what can sometimes feel like a chaotic process. Aviva is also very personally involved in all steps of the process, from house preparation to marketing and showing. In each area I trusted her recommendations to get the best results. We always felt like her top priority, and she was always flexible to accommodate our busy schedules. Having purchased and sold several properties, we can safely say this was the best experience we’ve had. Aviva has our highest recommendation!

Christina, Jay, Shepherd & Jordan K.

It's funny how people can change your life forever, dramatically. My husband and I are the 2 most average people living in San Francisco. We only ever dreamt of living in our own house with our 2 children and did not know where to begin. Aviva: not so average. She is all that the testimonials describe and so much more. Aviva is sharp, meticulous, creative, and humorous. She is honest and incredibly hardworking. She never failed to consider our preferences, values and personality, and always made us feel like the center of their worlds. Most importantly, Aviva was our emotional cornerstones through one of the toughest, yet rewarding experiences to date. Our 2 bedroom 2 bath TIC was prepped for sale in 3 weeks, had 2 offers after 2 showings, and in less than 3 months, we moved into a gorgeous 3 bedroom 3.5 bath single family house in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in this city. We…

It's funny how people can change your life forever, dramatically. My husband and I are the 2 most average people living in San Francisco. We only ever dreamt of living in our own house with our 2 children and did not know where to begin. Aviva: not so average. She is all that the testimonials describe and so much more. Aviva is sharp, meticulous, creative, and humorous. She is honest and incredibly hardworking. She never failed to consider our preferences, values and personality, and always made us feel like the center of their worlds. Most importantly, Aviva was our emotional cornerstones through one of the toughest, yet rewarding experiences to date. Our 2 bedroom 2 bath TIC was prepped for sale in 3 weeks, had 2 offers after 2 showings, and in less than 3 months, we moved into a gorgeous 3 bedroom 3.5 bath single family house in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in this city. We adore our forever home, and Aviva is forever part of our family.

Vanessa D.

What can I possibly say that will do justice to what this amazing woman did for us? Let me set the stage. Aviva moved in next door to us in the midst of what had been a very long, taxing and disappointing real estate journey with our prior agent. After over a year of searching and after making six offers, we still were no closer to being in contract than we were from the start. There was no clear strategy with our prior agent and I felt as though we were simply raising our "top line" as market prices continued climbed. I regularly felt hopeless with the entire process. We parted ways with our former agent a mere 3 weeks before our sweet little house came on the market. We immediately wanted to go see it, despite being on a "break" from real estate. It was perfectly imperfect and the price was too good to be true. We messaged Aviva who knew of our real estate woes over several over-the-fe…

What can I possibly say that will do justice to what this amazing woman did for us? Let me set the stage. Aviva moved in next door to us in the midst of what had been a very long, taxing and disappointing real estate journey with our prior agent. After over a year of searching and after making six offers, we still were no closer to being in contract than we were from the start. There was no clear strategy with our prior agent and I felt as though we were simply raising our "top line" as market prices continued climbed. I regularly felt hopeless with the entire process. We parted ways with our former agent a mere 3 weeks before our sweet little house came on the market. We immediately wanted to go see it, despite being on a "break" from real estate. It was perfectly imperfect and the price was too good to be true. We messaged Aviva who knew of our real estate woes over several over-the-fence conversations, and she immediately sprung into action. In less than thirty minutes of us reaching out to her, we were putting on our jackets and driving over to see the house. Of course, as soon as we were there we fell in love. Aviva had a clear strategy right from the get-go, giving us exceptional advice and ensuring our emotions and prior trauma did not lead us to overpay. Within 24 hours of seeing the home, we were making an offer. Within six hours of making the offer, we were in contract. This woman is an incredible hustler, who was on top of things every step of the way, anticipating any possible glitch in the agreement and swiftly resolving it. She didn't rest until our dream became a reality. As first time home buyers, who were on the brink of giving up our dream of homeownership, I cannot express how indebted we are this amazing woman. Thank you Aviva. Words cannot express how meeting and hiring you had altered our lives.

Claire & Paul M.

Aviva was just a delight and a wonder to work with. She was meticulous, professional and unflappable with all the details, paperwork, changes, questions, and the general flood of information that is involved with selling a house. She had an offer on our house in two days and worked tirelessly to accommodate a super-fast closing, which both parties desired. She was unfailingly warm, responsive and knowledgeable about the mechanics of the sale, and very informative about our neighborhood and particular style of house we were selling. I felt totally confident in her work and very much appreciated her kindness and humor with all of our endless questions! She's very professional and easy to work with; we are so pleased with the results!

Ayesha B.

Ever since our first conversation with Aviva, she made us feel so reassured and confident in navigating this crazy market. We were able to lean on her and really valued her 'real talk' when it came to looking at different properties. Through the offer process, she constantly kept us in the loop and helped us put together a winning strategy. We had heard so many horror stories about buying a property in San Francisco, but with Aviva's help, we were able to wrap up the process in a couple of months and got into our dream house with our first offer! She was constantly in touch with the listing agent and helped us navigate negotiations, making sure we never crossed what we were comfortable with. We'd highly recommend working with Aviva!

Alex H.

Best Realtor® I have ever dealt with by far (this is my 4th home purchase). Aviva is professional, knowledgeable, and a talented negotiator. She answered any and all of my questions promptly; took care of every detail and went well above and beyond all expectations. She made purchasing a home from a challenging seller seamless. I most definitely would not have closed the deal without her assistance and expertise! Aviva is extremely service-oriented, attentive even after the sale. I highly recommend her, you will not be disappointed.

Jeanette & Timothy H.

Aviva Kamler was a pleasure to work with through our whole buying process. She is very professional, very personable, and very competent. I would highly recommend her as a real estate agent and as a friend.

Evan K.

It was super easy to work with Aviva, she handled everything. I never imagined buying a home could be so easy and seamless. She always answered our questions immediately, and put us in touch with a great financing team.

Padina Y.

Aviva has made the process easy and a delight. She was there with us every step of the way; patient, super helpful, honest and responsive. She made the process of finding a new home much more personal and meaningful. We couldn’t be happier with our new home and the way she guided us through the process.

Laura M.

Aviva is a wonderful partner have on your side. Incredibly reliable, detail-oriented and savvy. She was able to create a vision for our house selling project and realize it with refined taste. Her knowledge of the market and pricing strategies are spot-on. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to sell or buy their house.

Karl W.

Aviva was amazing in helping us find a place that we loved and can call home. She was patient, knowledgeable, and kept us calm throughout the long process. She helped us understand what we liked and encouraged us not to settle for a place we didn’t love. Aviva was very enjoyable to work with. We looked forward to our interactions with her and hope to work with her again in the future.

Michael M.

Aviva did everything to make the first time home buying process as easy and painless as possible. Not only did Aviva happily answer an endless stream of questions at all hours of the day, she also did a great job of pointing out questions I didn’t think to ask and helping me gain an understanding of the overall market and all the practicalities of home ownership. Very highly recommend!

Eric Z. & Laurie F.

Aviva has been a delight to work with: highly responsive, helpful, and creative. You made sure we had realistic expectations every step of the way. Your level of service, professionalism, courtesy and good humor throughout the process exceeded our expectations. The result: a great outcome - a wonderful new property for our family, within our budget, meeting all the most important criteria we were aiming for!

Sean D.

Aviva was wonderful to work with. She was friendly, attentive, responsive, and seemed to get our family and what we were looking for in a home immediately upon meeting us. We worked with her for about six months before finally finding the perfect house for our family in southern Marin. I cannot recommend Aviva highly enough. She was patient and really listened. Her advice was always sound, and she guided us through the steps of buying our first home with genuine care. She is a joy to work with!

Timothy P. F.

Aviva is simply phenomenal. She is wonderfully tenacious and competent. I highly recommend her. Aviva provided such attention to detail in the preparation of my condo and in all her marketing initiatives. She found optimal potential buyers and I was able to sell my San Francisco condo for the price I hoped to get.i would definitely use Aviva again and strongly recommend her. She is most delightful, an excellent communicator, highly ethical and honest, and knows the San Francisco real estate market well.

Robert S.

Where to start? Our family is so grateful for Aviva and how she helped us purchase our first home. She's so easy to work with, super responsive, incredibly knowledgeable of the market, a great communicator (both with us and other professionals), and we always felt like she genuinely had our best interests in mind. In fact, the home we ended up purchasing is one that we had passed over originally because we missed some important details that she brought to our attention. Bonus: our kids love her too! We can't recommend her highly enough!

Doug & Diana S.

Aviva made what could have been a long and arduous process feel more like an adventure with a trusted friend. She was supportive while maintaining a realistic eye on a 'hectic' market-managing our expectations while assuring us that 'our house' was out there to be found. Indeed it was. When our time finally came, Aviva went above and beyond to get us in to our new home. (She managed to do it all with very little anxiety for us!) We couldn't be happier in our new house. I am thrilled to have Aviva to refer friends and family to. She's a gem.

Mary R.

Aviva was simply a joy to work with. She went above and beyond our expectations and found us our dream home in Mill Valley. As first time home buyers, we did not fully understand the steps we had to take after putting down our initial offer, and Aviva clearly explained everything in the process. Her top qualities are her responsiveness and her attention to detail. I don't think I ever had to wait longer than 5 minutes to get a complete response to one of my questions. I would recommend Aviva to anyone - she truly a gem and a rock star agent!

Kristina O.

Aviva had just moved next door as we made the hard decision to stop looking for a while. Frustrated by losing five times to over asking, all contingencies waved, cash offers. We felt hopeless. Six weeks go by. My partner sees a house come on the market. I begrudgingly look at it. It looks so sweet and so us. Half heartedly I suggest asking Aviva what she thinks (knowing we don’t have a chance). 45 minutes later, we’re in the house. 24 hours later, we’re under contract. This woman takes no prisoners. She has strategy, savvy and a no BS style. We are so grateful to her and beyond excited to be in our new home just before Christmas. If you’re ready, she’ll make it happen!

Ali H.

Where can I possibly begin? Without a doubt, Aviva was the best part of 2020. Our search spanned the Bay Area (Marin, SF & Oakland), single family homes, multi-family investment properties and condos. Not exactly dream clients for an agent. Instead of getting frustrated while we explored our options and changed our minds, Aviva helped us navigate the process while giving us much needed direct counsel about what was/wasn't feasible. Aviva is proactive, responsive, honest and does exactly what she says she's going to do. She works her tail off and is a delight to spend time with. I cannot recommend Aviva highly enough. If you're on the fence about who to help you buy a home, choose Aviva - you won't regret it.

Alexis L.

Aviva and Robin teamed up really seamlessly for an exceptionally successful sale of my condo, which I had owned for quite sometime and was pretty attached to. They quickly mobilized a professional and efficient crew (stager, painter, inspectors, etc) to get ready for the sale. Aviva took care of some one off items at the property, sparing me several trips in from the east bay. They were always responsive and always had good advice to offer. Aviva has a knack for connecting on a personal level. Between her and Robin, I felt like I had a team of "expert friends", seeing me though the process. i can't thank them enough, for not only managing the transaction itself, but also for their patience and good humor with me. Thank you!

Anu S.

I worked with Aviva to buy my first home. I cannot recommend her highly enough. She is extremely knowledgeable, transparent, responsive, knows her business and how to strategically approach the home buying process so you can win. Two things in particular stood out for me: 1. Buying a home in the San Francisco Bay Area is an extremely daunting process, it's even more so if you are single woman and/or a person of color. There are many hurdles, entrenched processes and biases you have to deal with. Aviva is intuitively attuned to all these factors, she called them out before I had to, and talked me through how to address - I am so glad I had her in my corner. 2. Extremely approachable and inclusive. She meets you where you are at - I was a novice when I started the process, had no idea where to begin. She walked me through each step, and repeated it whenever I needed the reminder. Most impo…

I worked with Aviva to buy my first home. I cannot recommend her highly enough. She is extremely knowledgeable, transparent, responsive, knows her business and how to strategically approach the home buying process so you can win. Two things in particular stood out for me: 1. Buying a home in the San Francisco Bay Area is an extremely daunting process, it's even more so if you are single woman and/or a person of color. There are many hurdles, entrenched processes and biases you have to deal with. Aviva is intuitively attuned to all these factors, she called them out before I had to, and talked me through how to address - I am so glad I had her in my corner. 2. Extremely approachable and inclusive. She meets you where you are at - I was a novice when I started the process, had no idea where to begin. She walked me through each step, and repeated it whenever I needed the reminder. Most importantly she created a plan specifically for me that did not feel too overwhelming. She knew when to keep the foot on the gas pedal during critical moments of the process, and when to give space for me to make decisions without feeling rushed.

Timothy & Jeanette H.

Aviva Kamler is a remarkable agent. She helped us with buying our condo and when we decided to sell our condo we reached out to her. She has kept us informed all the way through the process. She has been very helpful and patient with us. She is always very eager to help us and did a very good job of selling the property for us. Aviva has been a competent agent and a very trusted friend. We would highly recommend her to any seller or buyer!

Anita H.

Aviva Kamler is a remarkable individual—a gifted realtor with the eye of a top designer and the economic savvy of a brilliant financier. Her extensive, in-depth knowledge of the real estate market is extraordinary. She has represented several sellers in our building, always getting them an excellent sales price and handling all the details effortlessly. The staging she arranged for the units was beautiful and made the spaces seem even larger. Our building is an HOA. Aviva sought out information for her clients about our budget, fees, reserves, disclosures, regulations, procedures, and future plans. I believe she is a wise guide in helping her clients ask the right questions and make good decisions in a complex market. During the sales in our building, the residents appreciated Aviva’s care in keeping us notified about showings and open houses. She honored our requests to protect our heal…

Aviva Kamler is a remarkable individual—a gifted realtor with the eye of a top designer and the economic savvy of a brilliant financier. Her extensive, in-depth knowledge of the real estate market is extraordinary. She has represented several sellers in our building, always getting them an excellent sales price and handling all the details effortlessly. The staging she arranged for the units was beautiful and made the spaces seem even larger. Our building is an HOA. Aviva sought out information for her clients about our budget, fees, reserves, disclosures, regulations, procedures, and future plans. I believe she is a wise guide in helping her clients ask the right questions and make good decisions in a complex market. During the sales in our building, the residents appreciated Aviva’s care in keeping us notified about showings and open houses. She honored our requests to protect our health and well-being by cleaning and sanitizing the area after potential buyers came through. In addition, she is kind and easy to work with—she responded to my emails almost immediately. In short, I am impressed by Aviva’s intelligence, knowledge, caring, and integrity. She knows her business and is dedicated to clients’ best interests. I recommend her without reservation to anyone selling or buying in the Bay Area. I know all our residents will turn to her if they need a realtor.

Matthew B.

I can't recommend Aviva enough to prospective buyers! I was immediately struck by her responsiveness and in-depth knowledge of local market conditions. Moreover, she was knowledgeable of new listings and homes that hadn't yet come to market - a critical skill that put us at a big advantage relative to other buyers. She was able to schedule a showing of our new home the same day it went onto MLS, and I'm convinced our ability to tour and draft an offer that day was immensely helpful in helping us obtain our dream home. We'll definitely be using Aviva in the future!

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