Kristen von Bargen, Realtor
SRES, CELA, CEBA
510.326.6302
Ca DRE: 01858948
kristen@kristenvonbargen.com
Kristen von Bargen is an award-winning Realtor with a reputation built on results: sellers who walk away with more, and buyers who finally get the home they want. A native of Carmel, she has lived in the East Bay for over 30 years and knows its neighborhoods, its micro-markets, and its communities with the kind of depth that only comes from genuinely calling a place home.
Before real estate, Kristen worked as a travel consultant, navigating complex logistics across many countries and cultures. That same creative, fearless instinct she relied on abroad is exactly what she brings to her clients today. She thinks on her feet, finds angles others miss, and approaches every transaction with the kind of outside-the-box thinking that turns challenging situations into wins. Her innovative marketing strategies consistently generate multiple offers and above-asking results for her sellers.
Her credentials reflect the full range of her expertise. As a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), a designation backed by the National Association of Realtors, she is specifically trained to guide clients through the unique financial, legal, and emotional complexities of later-life real estate decisions. Her Certified Expert Listing Agent (CELA) designation means sellers benefit from a refined, confident approach to presentation, positioning, and negotiation. Her Certified Expert Buyers Agent (CEBA) credential reflects her deep commitment to fully representing buyers at every stage of the process, from first showing to final signature.
A consistent Top Producer since 2012, Kristen has spent over two decades turning East Bay real estate goals into success stories. When you are ready to write your own East Bay success story, Kristen is ready to get to work.
KRISTEN HAS BEEN A TOP PRODUCER SINCE 2013
Raina Petrov, DVM, MS, Realtor
CTC, cPro, PSA
Ca DRE #02039495
650.642.5609
raina.petrov@gmail.com
Raina Petrov brings something rare to real estate: a scientific analytical background that transforms how she evaluates markets, properties, and strategy for her clients. Where other agents rely on instinct, Raina relies on data, and that difference consistently shows up in her clients' outcomes.
A Bay Area native, Raina now calls Castro Valley home and has made it her professional focus. She knows its neighborhoods, its market patterns, and its micro-trends with a depth that only comes from genuine investment in a community, including its equestrian properties, which she is uniquely positioned to represent given her lifelong connection to horses.
Her analytical background informs everything she does, from evaluating comparable sales to navigating complex negotiations with clear-eyed precision. Clients describe working with her as both reassuring and empowering. She does not just guide you through the process. She makes sure you understand it well enough to make confident decisions at every step.
As a licensed Transaction Coordinator, Raina also brings an unusually detailed command of the contract and escrow process that most agents simply do not have. If you are looking for an agent who will treat your transaction with the same rigor and care she applies to any complex problem, Raina is ready to get to work.
Taking the real estate world by storm!
If you're so inclined, Kristen will play her pipes at your new home!
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