Courtney Banks-Vanguard Properties - Sebastopol, California

Tom P.

I have worked with Courtney both personally and professionally for many years. I am a loan officer and I have worked with her on many occasions to help our clients purchase homes throughout the Bay Area. Courtney also assisted my wife and I with the sale of our rental property and the purchase of a replacement property back in 2021 – and she worked very hard to make sure we were able to get both transactions closed in a timely manner as per the 1031 exchange requirements. She is an outstanding real estate agent who is always available and willing to help. And she is full service, meaning, she can help with everything from repairs to staging to photography to landscaping etc. – which is invaluable when you’re buying or selling a home. Courtney is responsive, knowledgeable, and has a great can-do attitude - which is necessary to succeed in Bay Area real estate. If you’re looking to buy or sell a home, Courtney is a great advocate to have on your team!

Tom B.

As a first-time homebuyer, I felt completely lost in the process. I didn't know where to start, what to look for in a real estate agent, or even how to find one. I contacted several agents, including Courtney.

Since I was looking in both the North Bay and East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area, I initially decided to work with two different agents – one for each region. Courtney was my East Bay agent, but she also offered valuable insights and support for my North Bay search.

It became clear that Courtney went above and beyond compared to my other agent. She took the time to understand my needs, checked in regularly, and found unique listings that weren't on our initial wishlist. Recognizing her exceptional service, I made her my full-time agent.

Throughout the entire process, Courtney was a true partner. Her patience and empathy made her an incredible person to work with during my home search. She never hesitated to show me multiple homes in our target areas, and she always made me feel comfortable asking questions or expressing even the most unusual preferences.

Courtney also provided a valuable reality check. She maintained a pragmatic yet optimistic approach, which was crucial in navigating the volatile Bay Area market where homes were selling for 20% over asking price.

While I was thrilled to close on a house in my ideal North Bay location, I was also sad to see my time working with Courtney come to an end. However, I absolutely plan to work with her again in the future. Not only will I seek her real estate expertise, but I'll also tap into her network of contacts for home improvement projects and renovations. It seems like there's nothing Courtney doesn't know!

If you're a first-time homebuyer feeling overwhelmed, don't hesitate to reach out to Courtney. She's genuinely passionate about helping people find their dream homes, and she does it without any pressure or the typical salesperson tactics. In fact, she might even make the home buying process enjoyable, even with its challenges and frustrations.

Chris H.

I worked with Courtney earlier this year and can’t applaud her enough. Navigating the housing market here is not for the faint of heart, and Courtney showed so much patience and flexibility as my needs evolved after some big life changes during our search. I appreciate Courtney’s hard work, communication, attitude, and highly recommend her.