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TESTIMONIALS
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out what people are saying about our wonderful team of agents!
These are just a few excerpts.
“She was very helpful and made the experience a lot of fun! Really took unneeded stress off of me.”
Karen Cambridge
Banana Republic
8.9.07
Marin County
Jeanne Wailes, Rental Specialist
“Outstanding. Very knowledgeable. Jim was very patient, very professional and helped us find the perfect house and we had some challenging requirements!”
Yang Chen
Barclays Global Investors
7.20.07
East Bay and Peninsula
Jim Adams, Rental Specialist
"Marian put together a full day of viewings, but was really flexible in working with my likes and dislikes. If we had free time she was on the phone right away scheduling more appointments or driving by more locations. Not a minute was wasted. Plus, she was so friendly and had great advice.”
Kristina Sigmund
Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger, Inc.
6.20.07
San Francisco
Marian Huntoon, Rental Specialist
“Robbie is a great lady. She gave me great help in finding an apartment. It is a happy experience to stay with her.”
Tianyi Jia
Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger, Inc.
6.7.07
San Francisco
Robbie Christian, Rental Specialist
“I was worried that I would be unable to find a place that would accept me and my 2 wonderful dogs, but with Marian’s proactive and well-organized search strategy, I can honestly say that I found a flat that far exceeds my expectations. In fact, I love it!”
Lauren Schrock
University of California, San Francisco
6.2.07
San Francisco
Marian Huntoon, Rental Specialist
“We would characterize the service that we received as outstanding. We were in a position in which we needed to find a rental quickly and because of some special requirements our options were more restricted. Robbie did a fabulous job of exploring the different options for us and working with us over the phone and the internet to find us a rental…in the end we were extremely pleased with the house that she found for us. We would highly recommend her services to anyone who is looking for a rental.”
James Puccinelli
Barclays Global Investors
5.5.07
Marin County
Robbie Christian, Rental Specialist
“….Extremely happy with the apartment as it meets all the criteria we identified in our initial conversation. Considering how difficult we expected this search to be, we were very pleased that Marian could provide us with her knowledge and input. She was very professional and we really valued her advice. We are certain that we would have never found this apartment without her efforts.”
Kristine Zeigler
Nature Conservancy
5.20.07
San Francisco
Marian Huntoon, Rental Specialist
"Great - very thorough and smooth process. Lots of advice and background information that was very useful for us to make our final decision."
Alan Moore
Barclays Global Investors
4.18.07
East Bay
Jim Adams, Rental Specialist
"Wonderful - Marian was a delight - very knowledgeable and passionate about San Francisco and its housing. Got a great feel for the city and what would be a good fit for me. Found a great, great place we are pretty anxious to hopefully get. Highly recommend to any one. Makes a long stressful process enjoyable".
Jenny Shafer
Wellington Management
4.14.07
San Francisco
Marian Huntoon, Rental Specialist
“Robbie did more than I had expected and found the perfect place for us. It was a very pleasant experience. She is also very sweet and professional.”
Gregory Lowe
Tecno Display
4.12.07
San Francisco
Robbie Christian
"Service was excellent. Jim was very professional and courteous and we ended up finding a great place with his help. We are very happy with how everything turned out."
Tina Xiao
Barclays Global Investors
3.14.07
Peninsula
Jim Adams, Rental Specialist
“Super Fantastic!” Saw so much stuff. Really listened to us!”
Mark Wroblewski
AOL
4.04.07
San Francisco
Marian Huntoon, Rental Specialist
“Very thorough and well-targeted selection of choices, plus constant follow-through all the way to lease signing and move-in date. Jim took care of everything.”
Cesar Idrovo
Barclays Global Investors
2.08.07
Route 680 Corridor
Jim Adams, Rental Specialist
“I had the most delightful afternoon with Robbie. She is funny, engaging, intuitive and informative. Thank you for arranging. The neighborhoods she has shown me has helped me narrow down the selection and her uncanny way of reading me was funny.”
Lenard Matias
Gap, Inc.
11.6.06
San Francisco
Robbie Christian, Rental Specialist
"Fantastic! Robbie found EXACTLY what I was looking for. She was persistent and positive. She answered all of my questions with patience."
Jessica Daniel
Home Depot
10.6.06
San Francisco
Robbie Christian, Rental Specialist
"Betty did an awesome job on our behalf! Worked with us extensively before we got here, to meet our needs and preferences. She gave us very good guidance on neighborhoods. She lined up multiple places for us to see -- 4-5 were excellent. The place we finally ended up with meets all our preferences. A++ Service!"
Lee Paige
Hilb, Royal & Hobbs
8.1.06
San Francisco
Betty Granoff, Rental Specialist
"Thank you Jim for all your help and for making my house relocation such a wonderful experience."
Fernando Doria
Johnson & Johnson
6.13.06
East Bay
Jim Adams, Rental Specialist
"Very thorough and informative. Apartment choices were very reflective of my initial feedback. Recommended!"
Alyssa Coletti
Williams-Sonoma
6.09.06
San Francisco
Jim Adams, Rental Specialist
"Excellent! I found exactly what I was looking for after only seeing four units. Highly recommend this service for relocating to San Francisco."
Scott Spenhoff
Bloomingdales
4.22.06
San Francisco
Robbie Christian, Rental Specialist
“Great, very efficient, high level of personal attention & very professional. Good screening against our criteria, which meant that our time was used well.”
Ruth Owen
Barclays Global Investors
4.2.06
San Francisco
Betty Granoff, Rental Specialist
"Robbie was great! She was an excellent tour guide and showed me a great variety of places based on my request."
Don Davis
Gap, Inc.
3.29.06
San Francisco
Robbie Christian, Rental Specialist
"FANTASTIC!!! Couldn't be happier. Thank you!"
Meiko Gossar
Williams-Sonoma
3.14.06
San Francisco
Robbie Christian, Rental Specialist
“Robbie was fabulous. She priced out great apartments and did a good job of finding places that fit my criteria. I would recommend her to any of my friends/co-workers. Thanks!”
Cassie McGruder
Deloitte & Touche
3.8.06
San Francisco
Robbie Christian, Rental Specialist
“Robbie was fantastic!! What a doll! She waited with us at the social security office, and walked us through the application. Even though we had an appointment, the wait was long. She entertained us so the time just flew by!!”
Heather Kerry
KPMG
1.26.06
San Francisco
Robbie Christian, Rental Specialist
“The service was wonderful. Robbie is amazing. She took all of my needs/requests and found me the perfect place. I had a terrific experience.”
Gap, Inc.
Marni Shiffer
1.20.06
San Francisco
Robbie Christian, Rental Specialist
“The service was excellent! Robbie was knowledgeable, kind and professional. She was well-prepared and took all my needs and wants into consideration. She found me the perfect apartment in just 1 day!”
Chris Jotz
Gap, Inc.
1.04.06
San Francisco
Robbie Christian, Rental Specialist
"Robbie was awesome! So helpful and I couldn't have done it without her! I would totally recommend her to my friends and colleagues."
Josh Prim
Gap, Inc.
12.4.05
San Francisco
Robbie Christian, Rental Specialist
"Service was WONDERFUL as usual! Couldn't have made it without Jim! Thanks!"
Sonja Wilson
Proctor & Gamble
11.1.05
East Bay
Jim Adams, Rental Specialist
“Jim did a fantastic job & showed us sights as well as the apartments we were interested in. He was really informative & made us feel very welcome!”
Brad Kleparek
Williams-Sonoma
10.9.05
San Francisco
Jim Adams, Rental Specialist
“Great service! I was picked up at the airport. Very knowledgeable about the different units/areas and rental practices. I definitely saw a lot of places I was interested in.”
Wayne Chan
AOL
10.1.05
South Bay
Jane McKinna, Rental Specialist
"The service was warm and efficient. We found a wonderful property in a swift manner. Robbie provided all that we needed for a successful search."
John Vargas
Old Navy
9.24.05
San Francisco
Robbie Christian, Rental Specialist
“Maggie was great! We spent the entire day viewing apartments, helping me to gain a better understanding of the neighborhoods and meeting with landlords. I am very appreciative of the high level of service, her professionalism and great attitude.”
Mark Glor
Williams-Sonoma
9.18.05
San Francisco
Maggie Bening, Rental Specialist
“Moving to a new city was a tough decision for me and Relocation Breakthroughs eased the pain. Specifically, Betty Granoff welcomed me to her city with open arms. I’m absolutely amazed at her passion and dedication to finding the right location. She pulled out all the stops. Betty called in favors and utilized all of her resources. She not only found the right location, she found my new home. Needless to say, the service was exceptional and I feel that a new friendship has begun.”
Jeff Harvey
Banana Republic
9.14.05
San Francisco
Betty Granoff, Rental Specialist
"Excellent. We were shown a good variety of houses all within our price range/facilities asked for, etc. We were also shown the shopping area of El Cerrito, Bart Station, etc. The service was brilliant."
Rachel Mason Marshall
Old Navy
9.8.05
East Bay
Jim Adams, Rental Specialist
"Excellent!!! Jim took me to virtually every area in SF and worked extra hard to find me a terrific apartment in the Marina! Great Job!!"
Charles Lenfest
Barclays Global Investors
8.19.05
San Francisco
Jim Adams, Rental Specialist
"Fantastic!!! Robbie knows the town so very well, has a wonderful personality, is willing & helpful. Thank you, Robbie! Francesca also set me up for success with all the preparation and papers! Thank you, Fracesca!"
Jody Turner
Gap, Inc.
8.17.05
San Francisco
Robbie Christian, Rental Specialist
"Amazing, friendly, patient, informative, went way beyond expectations, great!!!"
Kerstin Larson
Old Navy
7.27.05
San Francisco
Maggie Bening, Rental Specialist
"Service was amazing. Robbie was so helpful and gave me just what I wanted. It couldn't have been better."
Carolyn Gereau
Gap, Inc.
2.17.05
San Francisco
Robbie Christian, Rental Specialist
"Excellent! Staff was extremely flexible to pull together a great assortment of locations under a very tight timeline. I would definitely recommend them to anyone moving into the area."
Michael Tracy
Gap, Inc.
2.16.05
San Francisco
Betty Granoff, Rental Specialist
"Jim's service was invaluable to us. Being from out of state, we had no idea where to even begin our search. Jim not merely showed us properties that suited our needs, but also places to eat & walk our dog! We would not have found our home without him."
Heidi Menendez
Providian
1.22.05
East Bay
Jim Adams, Rental Specialist
"Robbie was fantastic! She took us to a number of great properties and we look forward to signing a lease. I had an idea of what to expect, however my expectations have been exceeded. Thank you!"
Royl Roberts
The Hartford
1.04.05
San Francisco
Robbie Christian, Rental Specialist
"The service was great. Betty worked incredibly hard for the entire week to find an apartment satisfactory to my desires."
Ryan Weidenmiller
SIG
12.11.04
San Francisco
Betty Granoff, Rental Specialist
"Judy was a pleasure to work with -- both with the selection/touring of the rental properties and her assistance with the furniture rental. It was comforting to rely on her for information."
Klaus Hambuechon
Siemens Ultrasound
12.13.04
Palo Alto/Mountain View/Cupertino
Judy Kelley, Rental Specialist
"Very helpful! Jim was supportive and provided insight on the character of various neighborhoods. Also very helpful in identifying "best value". I appreciated his initiative!"
Regina Driscoll
Red Cross
12.10.04
San Francisco
Jim Adams, Rental Specialist
"Robbie was Phenomenal! She found us a great place with all the amenities we were looking for."
Kate O'Hare
AOL
11.03.04
San Francisco
Robbie Christian, Rental Specialist
"Excellent -- the apartments we looked at exceeded my expectations of what would be available in my low price range. Betty knew so much about the city -- neighborhoods, culture, etc. She was upfront about the limitations of my price range, and she was invaluable during the tours. I felt like she got a precise grip of what I was looking for even before we met (via phone conversation, etc)."
Danielle Maestretti
SIRVA Relocation
9.10.04
San Francisco
Betty Granoff, Rental Specialist
"Service was excellent -- it made what could have been a painful experience into an extremely pleasant one. I couldn't be more pleased."
Bret Doyle
Gap, Inc.
8.17.04
San Francisco
Robbie Christian, Rental Specialist
"Just a quick note to say thanks for the great service. Jim showed us a good range of properties over two days, and was a capable source of information and assistance. I doubted whether we'd be able to find a place on such a short notice and with just two days, but I was pleasantly surprised. We found a great place and I look forward to calling San Francisco my second home."
Donna Gibbs and Dennis Mino
6.24.04
San Francisco
Jim Adams, Rental Specialist
"Fantastic! Our place is perfect; all our needs have been met."
Greg King
Barclays Global Investors
5.28.2004
San Francisco
Robbie Christian, Rental Specialist
"We had a fabulous time with Carol. She is thorough and planned everything in detail. She helped us find a great place and was flexible in setting up our ever-changing appointments. She was also a lot of fun. A real joy and pleasure."
Charles Lee
Barclays Global Investors
5.14.2004
East Bay
Carol Grainger, Rental Specialist
"An excellent tour of Alameda, Albany and El Cerrito, all places we would love to live in. Jim was excellent again. If anything, he has shown us so many great places that we have a hard decision. But we definitely will choose one of the places he has shown us."
Joseph & Angela Pinon
Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger, Inc.
5.5.04
East Bay
Jim Adams, Rental Specialist
"Jim was exceptional. He provided us extremely useful information regarding the area. He found just what we were looking for. He located, in "real-time", a unit that served as a reference point for our other visits, without which we would not have been able to decide on our current choice."
Raffi Baroutjean
Deloitte & Touche
4.21.04
San Francisco
Jim Adams, Rental Specialist
"Extremely friendly, personable and knowledgeable. Felt very safe and trusted what Judy had to say. Judy was very patient (I am a first-time apartment-dweller) and listened to me and my preferences. Wish I could move every month so I'd be able to work with her!"
Michelle Barnes
Yahoo! Inc.
9.15.04
Judy Kelley, Rental Specialist
"The service was first-rate. Robbie knew exactly what I wanted and she delivered. I highly recommend Relocation Breakthroughs."
Larry Hayes
J.P. Morgan
7.18.04
Robbie Christain, Rental Specialist
"Outstanding -- beyond my expectations in every aspect. Jim was a delightful and highly knowledgeable guide who presented a wide variety of properties consistent with the criteria provided."
Chris Wrede
Gap, Inc.
5.29.04
Jim Adams, Rental Specialist
"The service was excellent. Jane took us to great places we never would have gone to otherwise."
Craig Boardman
Trimble
5.05.04
Jane McKinna, Rental Specialist
"The service was wonderful. Betty was so helpful and organized. She showed me many different places - several different options and all towards my specifications. I wouldn't have been able to find a place without her. Everything was great!"
Misha Kuhn
Gap, Inc.
4.29.04
Betty Granoff, Rental Specialist
"Great service from Robbie! We viewed six locations and put in one application at the day's end. Robbie has a way about focusing in on the customer's personal needs."
Terry Forbes
Gap, Inc.
4.13.04
Robbie Christain, Rental Specialist
"Excellent and Jim had a great cross section of apartments to view. It was a great day and we had success in finding an apartment!"
Linda Visser
Oracle, Inc.
2.25.04
Jim Adams, Rental Specialist
"Thank you very much for pairing me up with Carol. She was fabulous to work with! She has an excellent understanding and navigation of the city. I am very excited about my new place and getting to know San Francisco. Thank you again, as I would not have this place of understanding of the city without Carol."
Jamie Feist
Dunn & Bradstreet
2.18.04
Carol Grainger, Rental Specialist
"Excellent! Robbie was professional, knowledgeable, and understood my housing needs. Thank you!"
John Garvey
AOL
1.23.04
Robbie Christain, Rental Specialist
"Jane was knowledgeable and very willing to help. Service was great!"
Pierre Boisier
Boston Scientific
1.18.04
Jane McKinna, Rental Specialist
"Excellent. I really wanted to find an apartment on my own, but it was an impossible process for me to manage. Jim was extremely responsive to what my requirements were and found me a great apartment."
Mike Washington
Shopping.com
1.10.04
Jim Adams, Rental Specialist
"Jim was extremely helpful in my housing search. Jim was supportive, thorough, and patient. Jim ensured all my needs were met and went over and beyond to provide a full range of housing opportunities. It was an absolute pleasure working with Jim!"
Kama Fershko
Gap, Inc.
12.12.03
Jim Adams, Rental Specialist
"Outstanding service! I was very impressed to be shown three great properties in both my price range and located close to my new job site. All the apartments had all the amenities I was seeking. Judy went the extra mile and provided personal area tour of the local malls, stores, and parks. It made me feel very much at home!"
Rollanda Harris
Yahoo! Inc.
11.29.03
Judy Kelly, Rental Specialist
"Robbie was fantastic, very helpful, knowledgeable. Really knows her stuff. Fun and friendly, has a great attitude! Robbie made this experience wonderful!!"
Liz Beringson
Bloomingdales
11.23.03
Robbie Christain, Rental Specialist
"Carol was my lifesaver. She made me feel so at ease and comfortable telling her what I was looking for. She knew even before we saw the places whether I would like it or not, but she showed me anyway. She knows exactly what was available in each area. She was extremely patient with me. What can I say, without Carol I would have left San Francisco on Monday and never come back. We have found a comfortable and nice apartment that we can afford. Thanks for choosing Carol to help us out."
Steve Hutchinson
Williams-Sonoma
10.22.03
Carol Grainger, Rental Specialist
"Excellent! Betty went far beyond my expectations. She filtered through my preferences and found the perfect apartment. Her ability to find an answer to nearly every question from sports to arts to shopping was impressive. I would recommend anyone who is relocating to use Betty as an agent."
Kent Hargis
Barclays Global Investors
8.27.03
Betty Granoff, Rental Specialist
"Worked out great. Robbie was able to show me 11 properties which fit my specific needs and provided valuable insight into the properties and neighborhoods we visited. Service was great because it allowed me to focus on looking at apartments and not have to deal with the logistics of finding properties and arranging meeting times."
Eric Moe
Deloitte & Touche
7/15/03
Robbie Christain, Rental Specialist
"Excellent! Carol was extremely flexible and intuitive about my interest in buildings, neighborhoods, etc. I would definitely recommend Relocation Breakthroughs and Carol to a friend or co-worker."
Erika Potter
Gap, Inc.
6.13.03
Carol Grainger, Rental Specialist
"You have all been great to work with. Your expertise is second to none. I will definitely recommend you to our company in the future. Jim was excellent. Good people skills. Thank you, thank you, thank you!"
Vanni Chendopani
Purity Wholesale Grocers
6.03.03
Jim Adams, Rental Specialist
"Carol was fabulous to work with. She is extremely knowledgeable of the Bay Area. We greatly appreciate her assistance!"
Michael Sanburn
IBM
1.25.03
Carol Grainger, Rental Specialist
"Fabulous! Robbie gave 110%. She was informed and had a great feel for what we were looking for. She was extremely patient with us and took the time to show us as many places as possible. We couldn't have done it without her. At the last minute she set up more appointments in other neighborhoods we wanted to see. Thanks Robbie!"
Becky Katano
Williams-Sonoma
1.12.03
Robbie Christian, Rental Specialist
"I wanted to take a moment to make special acknowledgement of the excellent work by everyone involved, but especially Jim Adams. He went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure we located and got a really nice place, and we did. Arlene is very happy with the house and it makes things so much easier all around."
John Beresniewicz
Oracle, Inc.
11.01.02
Jim Adams, Rental Specialist
"Exceptional service! Carol had a vast knowledge of the neighborhoods and we found a place we really loved."
Matthew Greenawalt
Citadel Investment Group
9.18.02
Carol Grainger, Rental Specialist
"We were totally impressed with our representative, Carol Grainger. Her knowledge of the areas and the selection of houses were incredible. Carol is a true professional. Not only did she help us find a terrific house, she acted as an ambassador to the city advising and informing us. Thank you very much for your help."
Heather Pair
Gap, Inc.
8.21.02
Carol Grainger, Rental Specialist
"Excellent! Jim definitely knew what I was looking for."
Teresa Nudo
L'Oreal
8.09.02
Jim Adams, Rental Specialist
"Carol was terrific--personable, helpful, patient, a real pleasure to work with! I would recommend people to Carol for her thoroughness and willingness to go the extra distance to please her clients. Thank you!"
Chee-dah Cheng
Gap, Inc.
7.16.02
Carol Grainger, Rental Specialist
"Robbie was wonderful! She provided us with great information about each neighborhood. She knew exactly what I was looking for in an apartment."
Kristin Wigen
Kellogg
6.18.02
Robbie Christian, Rental Specialist
"The service was excellent. The optimum properties were selected. The right questions were asked to get the best deals. Judy was very helpful and constructive."
Paul Hudson
IBM
6.09.02
Judy Kelly, Rental Specialist
"Working with Robbie was a real pleasure. She quickly understood our needs and demonstrated a vast and detailed knowledge of the San Francisco area, its neighborhoods, prices, shopping, etc. Robbie helped us think through various issues, listened to our concerns and provided rapid response and seamless accessibility."
Albert Durig
Burson-Marstellan
5.10.02
Robbie Christian, Rental Specialist
"It would appear that Robbie knows more about our tastes than we do!!! Robbie was really great and I wanted to make sure you knew how happy we were with the complete service. I couldn't recommend you guys highly enough."
Michael O'Gorman
Bristol Meyers Squibb
4.22.02
Robbie Christian, Rental Specialist
"Wonderful. Robbie set me up for a full day of apartment looking and I put a deposit down by 3:30. Every apartment we walked into Robbie asked all the questions that answered all my concerns. Robbie made sure I had all my paperwork done ahead of time further helping me to secure the apartment. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Robbie."
Courtney Drosdick
Gap, Inc.
4.18.02
Robbie Christian, Rental Specialist
"I would like to thank you and especially Carol Grainger for the superb support and help during the last weeks. Carol never got tired to look into the different offers on the market. She also showed a high degree of timing and flexibility. Again, I would like to thank you for the assistance."
Karl Blaim
Siemens Ultrasound
3.13.02
Carol Grainger, Rental Specialist
“Robbie was fabulous! We really could tell that she knew what we wanted because she really listened to us. She was an absolute pleasure! Thanks!”
Emily and Christopher Marlowe
First Union Bank
9.28.01
Robbie Christian, Rental Specialist
“My tour was arranged very efficiently—so much so that I was able to find a great place in just one day. I appreciated Jim’s candid comments on each property we visited. He made the whole process enjoyable!”
Bev Fujita
Macy's West
11.03.01
Jim Adams, Rental Specialist
“(Relocation Breakthroughs) provided a superb relocation experience with a personal touch. They are knowledgeable, professional, efficient, courteous, connected, and furnished me with my first positive experience of San Francisco.”
John J. Casey
Gap Inc.
10.11.01
“Carol Grainger was extremely helpful in my apartment location process. She prepared me well for what to expect in the market and was very organized with scheduling appointments. I found an apartment perfectly suited for my needs and I owe it all to her!”
Steve Schoen
Thomson Learning
11.12.01
Carol Grainger, Rental Specialist
“Robbie was very organized & had selected very suitable properties to view. She made the experience fun & it was a pleasure spending time with her. There was no pressure to finalize anything on the day of the tour, although Robbie went above and beyond the call of duty to organize for me to sign a lease on a property I had viewed…. Robbie is exceptional & I would highly recommend her service to anyone relocating to San Francisco.”
Leah Swan
Williams-Sonoma Inc.
10.03.01
Robbie Christian, Rental Specialist
“My situation was unusual because I am in New York and trusted Jim (Adams) and my niece to find me a house to rent…. It’s rare that someone listens as carefully as Jim does and is as thorough as he was in choosing what to view and evaluating each house. My niece found him to be warm and knowledgeable as well. I’m impressed, too, with his follow-through every step of the way…. He was meticulous in his representations to me, the owner and the owner’s agent. I relied on his judgment to negotiate the lease. Thanks to all of you for helping make my return to California a magical journey.”
Andrea Johnston
Co-Founder and Executive Director
Girls Speak Out
10.25.01
Jim Adams, Rental Specialist
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