A friend of mine, Alden Pixley, highly recommended Phillipa Criswell to me; she turned out to be the perfect fit. The first thing she recommended to help sell my place was to have it painted, and the differenc…A friend of mine, Alden Pixley, highly recommended Phillipa Criswell to me; she turned out to be the perfect fit. The first thing she recommended to help sell my place was to have it painted, and the difference was amazing. She had it staged, and the company did a superb job. Then she advertised the condo in the Tiburon newspaper with a picture of the living room looking out on the Villa Main promenade. It was sold within two days to a buyer from Tiburon at a reasonable price for a sale during the pandemic. Considering the amount of time it normally takes, two days had to be a record, thanks to Phillipa's due diligence, organization, and knowing what had to be done to prepare the condo for sale. I highly recommend Phillipa. She is a dedicated professional, very organized, and knows exactly how to prepare a home for sale. She followed through on every detail and worked well with the administration of Villa Marin. All her talents could be superbly applied to any real estate she is responsible for selling.
Ayse & Bob M.
We started working with Phillipa Criswell 6 months before moving to the Bay Area. We would meet with her in San Francisco on the weekends and look at various properties for sale. She would wait patiently for u…We started working with Phillipa Criswell 6 months before moving to the Bay Area. We would meet with her in San Francisco on the weekends and look at various properties for sale. She would wait patiently for us to arrive even after long traffic jams that tied up the Interstate 80 corridor. We continued to work with her after we decided to rent a place in Sausalito initially. Phillipa would still meet with us on weekends and show us properties in the city and Marin County as we still hadn't made up our minds about which part of the Bay to purchase a home. She continued to show us homes for the next 2 years patiently. We could not decide which side of the Golden Gate we were going to live on. Phillipa provided us with great insight into how the housing market worked in the Bay Area as she continued to show us more homes and wrote up several different bids. She was incredibly helpful in helping us understand the bidding process in the low-inventory buyer's market in Marin County. Despite many challenges we have encountered along this unpredictable journey, she helped us secure our dream home in Mill Valley. I still remember her little catchphrase which she used during times of uncertainty "Buying a house in Marin County is not for the faint of heart". Her incredibly vast knowledge of the real estate market, sense of humor, dedication to her work, integrity, patience, and understanding are what helped us find the exact home that we had been looking for. She also helped another friend of ours find his dream home in the city of San Francisco. She is truly the most amazing Real Estate Agent that is out there.
Nancy F.
I add my “Amen” to the enthusiastic reviews Phillipa Criswell has received for her service as a REALTOR. I made a difficult decision: to “downsize” – sell my current hillside home with steep steps and 2nd-floo…I add my “Amen” to the enthusiastic reviews Phillipa Criswell has received for her service as a REALTOR. I made a difficult decision: to “downsize” – sell my current hillside home with steep steps and 2nd-floor office and sleeping space, sort through the archives and treasures collected over many decades of living in Asia, and move to a smaller place more suited to my current needs. Finding the proper REALTOR was a no-brainer. Phillipa had been my next-door neighbor for several years, had become a good friend as well as a good neighbor, and impressed me with the information about Marin County real estate which she shared regularly. Her efficiency and thoughtfulness as a REALTOR exceeded my expectations. She guided me through the many chores to be accomplished to make my property as appealing as possible and also supported me in my quest for a more senior-friendly home in our same community. Knowing I was anxious to get the job done, she put me on a fast track to being prepared for a public showing, priced the property for a quick sale, and within a week we had offers and a contract for sale over our asking price. Three weeks after moving out, I was settled in my new home, she has been a joy to work with and her professional skills are awesome.
Anne & Herb B.
Anne and I want to thank you for your "above and beyond" service during the recent sale of our 7 Cove Road Place, Belvedere home. You began by giving us a realistic suggested listing price and then arranged ou…Anne and I want to thank you for your "above and beyond" service during the recent sale of our 7 Cove Road Place, Belvedere home. You began by giving us a realistic suggested listing price and then arranged our furnishings for an optimum showing of the property. Photos were taken and displayed on an attractive fact sheet for brokers and buyers. You arranged for the inspections and reports. The result of this preparation was two offers, both over the suggested asking price and the one we selected was all-cash, with no contingencies, and early closing. You made the chore of signing all the required documents relatively painless and arranged the final closing and the transfer of the funds to our account. Thanks again for your diligence, courtesy, and all-around professionalism. Please feel free to use us at any time as a reference.
Elizabeth
Phillipa was a dream to work with. I was “that client” who couldn’t make up their mind on where to buy. She was patient and kind during the entire process and showed me listings that fit my criteria in each lo…Phillipa was a dream to work with. I was “that client” who couldn’t make up their mind on where to buy. She was patient and kind during the entire process and showed me listings that fit my criteria in each location. When I finally decided where I wanted to live, she found me exactly what I had wanted. I would highly recommend Phillipa. She is the best and would love to work with her again.
Ernie S.
Phillipa stayed on top of a very active search and a complicated purchase. She consistently provided great attention to detail, positive work with collaterals, and near-immediate response time to any questions…Phillipa stayed on top of a very active search and a complicated purchase. She consistently provided great attention to detail, positive work with collaterals, and near-immediate response time to any questions or concerns we had. She maintained this throughout the 3+ months we were in the search, find and purchase of the buying process.
Work With Phillipa
Phillipa’s ability to adapt to change is a valuable trait in a real estate agent.
Her capability to adjust to the latest market changes and regulations provides information to her clients resulting in a seamless transaction for them.
