Testimonials

"We have known Illana for close to 20 years but as long term renters had never worked with her. This spring, due to an owner move in eviction, our family of 4 was suddenly threatened with displacement from our longtime home. As first-time potential homeowners, with our modest nest egg, we faced an AI driven inflated market, low inventory, intense..."

"We have known Illana for close to 20 years but as long term renters had never worked with her. This spring, due to an owner move in eviction, our family of 4 was suddenly threatened with displacement from our longtime home. As first-time potential homeowners, with our modest nest egg, we faced an AI driven inflated market, low inventory, intense competition and the sinking feeling that after 30 years our time in the Bay Area might have come to an end. That is when Illana stepped in. She simply refused to give up. After exploring fixer-uppers, condos and TICs in SF, Illana suggested we go outside our comfort zone and explore Pacifica. We are now proud homeowners of a “Linda Mar rancher”. It was a very scary and emotional time for our whole family, through it all Illana was our friend, advisor, champion and Northstar. We feel so lucky to have had her in our corner."

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— Kara M.

"Buying our first home as a family with a little baby was exciting but overwhelming, and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better realtor than Ilana! From our very first meeting, Ilana took the time to really understand what mattered to us. She asked thoughtful questions about the homes we had lived in before and helped us figure out what we tru..."

"Buying our first home as a family with a little baby was exciting but overwhelming, and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better realtor than Ilana! From our very first meeting, Ilana took the time to really understand what mattered to us. She asked thoughtful questions about the homes we had lived in before and helped us figure out what we truly wanted. Throughout the search, she struck the perfect balance of being patient while knowing exactly when to encourage us. When we were ready to settle for a house that didn’t check all of our boxes, she reminded us not to compromise—and she was absolutely right. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the SF market, worked around our baby’s schedule without hesitation, and was so kind throughout the entire process. What surprised us most was how fiercely she advocated for us every step of the way, whether it was with listing agents, inspectors, or contractors. We truly felt like she was always on our side. Thanks to Ilana, we found the perfect home for our family. We’re so grateful for her guidance and would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a realtor who is genuinely invested in her clients."

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— Nav M.

"After buying a 2-bed unit in Noe Valley in February, Ilana also helped me sell a 1-bed unit in Twin Peaks. The sale was completed in June, and it was an excellent selling experience for me. Ilana gave very good advice on how to prep the place for sale, helped organize tasks with trusted contractors at fair prices, and made the unit VERY attracti..."

"After buying a 2-bed unit in Noe Valley in February, Ilana also helped me sell a 1-bed unit in Twin Peaks. The sale was completed in June, and it was an excellent selling experience for me. Ilana gave very good advice on how to prep the place for sale, helped organize tasks with trusted contractors at fair prices, and made the unit VERY attractive to buyers, leading to multiple potential offers. When we faced an unexpected issue with neighboring construction, Ilana handled the uncertainty like a champ and helped me navigate the sale. Thank you, Ilana, for taking care of the sale. You are simply the best. "

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— Balu V.

"We absolutely feel blessed having Ilana as our realtor. This was our first experience buying a home, and she expertly helped us navigate these turbulent housing times to get us our dream home. While the outcome was amazing, we also just genuinely loved the entire journey. Right from the start, Ilana took the time to hear our life story, which h..."

"We absolutely feel blessed having Ilana as our realtor. This was our first experience buying a home, and she expertly helped us navigate these turbulent housing times to get us our dream home. While the outcome was amazing, we also just genuinely loved the entire journey. Right from the start, Ilana took the time to hear our life story, which helped us understand what we were truly looking for and allowed her to perfectly narrow our search. We absolutely loved her method, and deeply appreciated her honesty when it came to evaluating whether or not a house was right for us. Her deep experience shone through at every turn, and we felt much more confident as a result. Beyond her professional skills, she is just a very genuine and caring person. She consistently took extra time and effort to make us feel comfortable and supported every step of the way. Comparing notes with friends about what they had to go through just to find a house makes us feel even luckier to have worked with her. Especially in this difficult housing market, Ilana was really the reason we were able to close."

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— Eugene C.