MISCHA LORRAINE, GOLDEN GATE SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY in Berkeley

Review №1

2021-12-22 03:47:55

Mischa went above and beyond in being my mentor and biggest advocate through a tumultuous and very difficult first-time home-buying process last year. The market was so competitive that if not for Mischa’s tenacity and expertise, I would not have had a chance to compete nor have been able to secure the deal for my current home.I can’t thank Mischa enough for her dedication, unwavering support, patience and generosity. Her keen knowledge of market trends, foresight with Bay Area neighborhoods, compassion, ability to empathize and relate to diverse groups of people; provides her clients with a competitive edge.Mischa continues to check on me today. She is a “class-act”, someone I was very fortunate to have crossed paths with. She is the epitome of an outstanding human being. Whether you are a potential buyer or seller, you would be favored to have Mischa Lorraine by your side, she’s the absolute best!

Review №2

2021-08-05 00:17:31

We are so lucky we found Mischa as our real estate agent. In a few short months, Mischa helped my husband and me find and buy a home in East Bay, San Francisco. As first time home owners, we needed a lot of extra guidance and support. From our first consultation, Mischa began addressing our questions and concerns in such a courteous way.In a market where every moment counts, Mischa was quick to respond and helped us stay ahead of the game. When we finally found a house we liked, we had only a matter of hours to tour and make an offer. This was the first offer on a house we’d ever made, and we got it! Without such a quick turnaround time, we’d have never have scored our dream house in Pleasant Hill. So thank you, Mischa!Mischa has an extraordinary attention to detail. She read all the contracts and pinpointed key details that we might have otherwise overlooked. We felt confident making such a large purchase with Mischa.We are so glad that Mischa was always ten steps ahead in the home buying process, and we would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a knowledgeable, professional and honest real estate agent.

Review №3

2022-03-30 23:12:20

Mischa was referred to us by someone from our kids school and my wife and I could not be more thankful. We were complete novices about all things real estate when we got into this and Mischa was amazing every step of the way. In my opinion, Mischa is what every home buyer wants and needs. She educates you on the industry and makes sure you understand what is going on. She always seems to think of things that you would otherwise not think of. She is sensitive to a buyers situation, but pushes you when you need it. She is a master at reading and dealing with all types of personalities.When Mischa gives you her opinion, you should take it, otherwise you will most definitely say later on that we should have listened to Mischa, because she was a 100% correct.The current market is incredibly difficult, but when things got harder, Mischas support for us grew. She worked extra hard to make sure we stayed on track. In the end, she helped us find a house we love and there is no way that could have happened without her. We are receiving our keys today, but thats not where it stops for Mischa. She has already set us up with a referral to help us upgrade something in our home before we move in. Mischa seems has a contact for pretty much everything. I know well stay in touch with her and use her for any real estate needs in the future. If you need a quality all-around real estate agent in the East Bay, look no further, Mischa is the best.Mischa is truly the best.

Review №4

2022-03-30 22:31:58

We met a parent from our kids school who just randomly brought up his house buying experience in conversation. We expressed some vague interest in eventually buying a house so he gave us his realtors number and highly recommended her. About 2 months later, we got notice that the home we had lived in for 8 years was being taken off the rental market. It was an extremely emotional, scary time for us. So we called Mischa and Im so glad we did! We worked with her for about 6 months in a whirlwind of house tours. Trust me when I say that she is attentive, honest, and truly cares about her clients. We bought a house under very stressful, rushed circumstances with little to no knowledge about real estate, in arguably one of the most brutal times in the bay area market. Mischa worked so hard to make sure we ended up with a house that perfectly suited our needs. And we did not make it easy for her! Despite our tight budget and long wish list, Mischa made it happen. We had so many moments of feeling completely lost, overwhelmed and gutted but Mischa always made time for our questions, concerns and even our tears. Her empathy and guidance was what made our home buying experience possible. She was always patient with us (and our two rambunctious kids that we occasionally had to take with us to house viewings). Shes also a virtual encyclopedia of homeownership so I look forward to calling her up for recommendations and advice when we have home projects! If youre looking to buy a house in the Bay Area, I cant recommend Mischa highly enough!

Review №5

2022-04-22 17:13:09

The decision to sell my parents’ home, which they had owned and lived in for 47 years, was not a decision to take lightly!After their deaths my sister and I met Mischa and wow I loved her style instantly! She immediately demonstrated her knowledge and understanding of the real estate market right away! Mischa is an excellent listener and also explained everything to me politely and thoroughly.Mischa handled everything to do with the house with great skill! Everything ended up better than I had even hoped.Mischa is an excellent realtor and her knowledge is truly outstanding!Lynda Steimer

Review №6

2019-11-05 18:58:27

Mischa is a godsend. She helped us buy and sell our first home. And we just bought our current house in Oakland with her help. She is simply amazing!! She is knowledgeable about every aspect of realty. Mischa can walk in an house and tell you about the integrity of that house, potential structural issues, without even seeing a home report. A true professional, a good listener, an advocate. She made my husband and I felt like we were her only client, when we were not, because she is so generous with her time. She made herself available whenever we needed her. Buying a house in the Bay Area can be daunting, but knowing we had Mischa in our side, made us feel confident. If you are lucky enough to work with Mischa, you’ll be OK.

Review №7

2021-03-09 00:09:21

My wife and I were first-time home buyers with a lot to learn. We met Mischa through a friend who had recently had a good experience purchasing their first home in Berkeley.Mischa was incredibly patient with us, ensuring that we were comfortable with the intricacies of the home buying process at each step. In addition to the purchase process, Mischa went above and beyond to coach us on post-purchase planning for maintenance and repair. She is an excellent communicator and did a great job alleviating the stress of home buying (and first-time home ownership) in the Bay Area.She is a life-long resident of the East Bay and clearly cares about the community. We recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home. In fact, during our search, we recommended her to our friends who also were able to buy a home they love in Oakland.

Review №8

2021-02-19 07:38:50

Mischa was recommended to me by a friend, and I recently worked with her on a house purchase. Mischa was a pleasure to work with and helped me through the process as a first-time home buyer with her considerable knowledge and deep understanding of the East Bay property scene.She was patient over several weeks of looking at multiple houses per weekend and helpfully explaining context about each neighborhood and property. At no point did I feel pressured or rushed. Mischa tailored her property recommendations that matched my criteria and tastes, and then adapted them my criteria evolved.Mischa also made the offer and closing process smooth and seamless, which included offering valuable guidance for negotiating, setting expectations for timing and the process. Using her extensive network, she also providing recommendations for contractors.I couldnt recommend her more highly!

Review №9

2022-02-10 20:45:00

Mischa is THE reason we got our dream house. As first time buyers we appreciated her knowledge and patience. With the housing market totally bonkers, she was a calming and rational presence that led us in the right direction. If buying houses werent so expensive wed do it all again just to hang out with Mischa!

Review №10

2020-12-01 19:09:27

I heard about Mischa through one of my closest friends who bought a house a few years ago. My wife and I had been saving up and had talked to a few agents that we had met through Zillow but we never really felt like they had our best interest in mind.Working with Mischa has been fantastic! After these last couple of months she has become part of the family. Her knowledge of East Bay neighborhoods, history, local codes, and housing trends has been a valuable gift. Mischa has been flexible, responsive, and patient enough in dealing with our incessant questions and anxieties. What I cant say enough about is her empathy in working with us, 2 people with no generational wealth to speak on, who work at non profits, trying to raise our daughter in a crazy political climate, a pandemic, and housing costs that would normally price out people like us.Mischa helped us get into a dream house in San Leandro at a price we didnt think was possible. This was only done with her network of contacts. We were able to seal the deal on a house before it went on the market, where we would definitely have been outbid on. During the closing process, Mischa was great at yelling at the lender and helping us navigate escrow and contractors.We highly recommend you call her right now if you are looking to buy or sell a house or condo here in the East Bay. You wont have a better agent looking out for you and yours.