Princeton Real Estate
Client Stories
Over the years, Ildiko Pali and the Princeton Real Estate team have helped hundreds of Bay Area clients buy, sell, invest, and navigate challenging real estate situations. Here is what some of them have to say.
"I recently sold my condo in the SOMA area with representation from Ildiko Pali. I interviewed five realtors before I met her, and all were top sales realtors but Ildiko stood out from the rest because I could see she had a firm grasp on the market strategies for my particular property. She priced my space right, did outstanding market research, and guided me through the property selling process step-by-step. As a result I sold my condo in two weeks in the midst of a difficult and unstable market, while all the other condos in my building have been in the market for a few months or more. I have had over five home transactions over the 25 years I have lived in the Bay Area, and Ildiko is definitely the best realtor I've had so far."
— Kay Lee
April 2, 2009
"I want to express my deepest appreciation for your superlative service and most importantly, the excellent results you achieved in the sale of our condominium at 4625 California St., San Francisco. You attended to every detail with the utmost attention and went above both of our expectations in providing fully personal, yet professional attention. From our first conversations to the final closing — you were there every step of the way. We always felt that you had our best interest at heart and can wholeheartedly recommend you and your team to any potential buyer, seller, or investor in real estate."
— Victor and Marie-Helene Yalom
"When we lost confidence in our previous realtor, we really felt discouraged and helpless in our plight to move out of San Francisco. When our buying realtor gave us your referral, we immediately felt we were in good hands. Your professionalism and sincerity came across immediately — Jeff and I finally felt like we were working with a team that was determined to get the job done. And you did! Your guidance and advice was what we were lacking before. Working with your team provided us peace of mind during times when we knew the market was shifting."
— Brenda, Jeff and Mary Fink
July 2005
"I owned a 3-unit building in the North Panhandle for 10 years. When I was ready to sell two of the units to generate some cash for other investments, my mortgage broker introduced me to Ildiko. She listened to me and advised me on how to sell my units as a TIC (Tenancy In Common). Her expert guidance helped me to maximize my profit so I could retire comfortably."
— Dr. A. S.
"When I decided to sell my SOMA loft and purchase a single family home in a more residential neighborhood, I interviewed Ildiko and two other agents. I was impressed by Ildiko's ability to listen to my needs and dreams, and her intimate knowledge of the different neighborhoods of San Francisco. She found a great buyer who paid top dollar for my condo and now I live in my dream home in a wonderful neighborhood."
— P. B.
"As a real estate investor and developer, I bought and sold real estate in the Bay Area for decades. I was introduced to Ildiko by my mortgage broker in 1996. He told me she was the best real estate broker/consultant in the business and understands real estate trends and has the potential to see investment potential in any real estate market. When I was ready to sell my personal home in the Marina, she and her team sold it for well over the asking price."
— N. H. B.
"In regards to the sale of my home in July 2002, I would like to express my deepest thanks to you for your hard work and great effort in the sale of my home in just three days. You were a God sent to me. Thank you for the proper services in handling all of my paper work along with the move to Georgia. Ildiko Pali: hats off to you. You are number one in my book for services."
— Delisa Delaforieititi
January 23, 2003
"I continue to enjoy our little cottage. It is such a wonderful space with light coming from all around. I have you to thank for getting me into this wonderful space. When it comes time to sell, I will be calling you to be my agent."
— Robin
May 26, 2009
"I would like to take this opportunity to say that you turned an almost insurmountable task into a bearable one. Your knowledge, experience, and friendly professionalism guided me through one of the most difficult times in my life. The mere fact that I could reach you any time with questions and problems I was facing was a great source of support and comfort. Thank you for helping me through the process of selling my property. You made it happen!"
— Eleanor Torres
May 22, 2009
"I wanted to personally thank you for your remarkable achievement of making the sell and purchase of the two properties. I have dealt with other realtors and you two had the tenacity to stay with us and help clear any cloudiness. It takes more than experience to do what you did. Words to describe you both: tenacity, willingness, caring, assertiveness."
— Jim & Karen
July 2005
"Thank you for all of your help over the last several months. It's been relaxing to work with you and there's been no stress at all! I'm told this is rare when buying and selling a home!"
— Luis
"You work for them! Wow! I respect you and I appreciate you! It was great to work with you!"
— Bill Delmonico
"Thank you so much for all of your help the past few months in getting Karl and me out of renter status! It was great to have dinner with you the other night. We appreciate you!"
— Ward
September 28, 2001
Navigating a short sale or foreclosure is one of the most stressful experiences a homeowner can face. These clients trusted Ildiko to guide them through — and came out the other side with their financial futures intact.
"Ildiko and Kate's honest, hard and supportive work during the many months was incredible. This has brought me such peace of mind. Finally, I am able to breathe."
— Mother of 2, working in Stanford
"It was a very difficult decision and period of my life but you helped make it possible for me to move on cleanly and to get a jump on starting fresh. You made the whole process as easy as possible."
— San Francisco Attorney
"I have never met a realtor as competent, compassionate, dependable and committed as Ildiko Pali. Whereas so many realtors are simply not there when it comes to complications or challenging paperwork, Ildiko shines in such domains. What I particularly admire is her ability to fight on behalf of her clients in the most gracious fashion."
— San Francisco Educator
"When the housing market crashed and our first home was sinking deeper underwater every day, we felt we had nowhere to go. Thankfully we found Ildiko, whose short sales experience was much more than any other realtor we could find. She helped us feel confident we were taking the right steps throughout the process. Her team was patient and persistent throughout the entire sale and negotiations with our lenders."
— Couple in San Bruno
"Very few realtors can practice the patient urgency required in a challenging short sale. Ildiko worked relentlessly with the bank to ensure we did not face any unexpected obstacles, and the small ones that surfaced, she managed strategically. We closed in a 4-month period, settling favorably. Now, only 18 months later, with some economic recovery and a favorable outcome, we are in a position to purchase again."
— Rosanna, mother of 2 in Oakland
"Ildiko was extraordinary! She oriented us towards the process, found an ideal buyer, created a collaborative partnership with us throughout the tedious process, and most importantly, assured us that the results of the transaction would work out favorably for our family. Her professionalism and high standard for serving clients was unwavering. Because of the favorable outcomes Ildiko was able to attain, we are actually in the market to purchase again. Our experience was so positive that we were certain she would be the ideal candidate to find us our next home."
— Rosanna
"I am delighted to write this letter of support on behalf of Ildiko Pali. I have never met a realtor as competent, compassionate, dependable, and committed as Ildiko. Not only is she extremely competent, it is also a great pleasure to interact with her even over the most tedious of real estate matters. What I particularly admire is her ability to fight on behalf of her clients in the most gracious fashion. I consider myself most fortunate to have been introduced to Ildiko at a moment in time when foreclosure seemed imminent. Ildiko was able to negotiate a Short Sale, allowing me to save my financial future and to hold on to the house that I so dearly love."
— Adriana L. Schuler, Ph.D.
"My name is Jose Luis Tello and I want to thank Miss Ildiko Pali for her excellent service as a short sale provider. She is a wonderful person who has a lot of experience and thanks to her assistance I was able to sell my house in a short period of time. Since the first day I met Miss Ildiko Pali, she was friendly and very helpful. Thanks to her experience she was able to complete the short sale process very quickly and efficiently."
— Jose Luis Tello
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