Helene Barkin

Fine Home Specialist

What do Clients Say?

It is not by coincidence that she enjoys the sterling reputation she so generously deserves. She is the hardest working, most knowledgeable and most involved real estate professional I have ever worked with, with an un-erasable smile and refreshing humility always there to provide you comfort and wisdom.When it Comes to Buying & Selling Any Home, “Helene” Ranks Many Notches Above the Very Best.”

Charles Debbas, Architect

We wish you a happy holiday and new year week in this weird year. 2020 had little good to be said for it, but you brought us our year's brightest star with the astounding sale of our home --that counted as a huge "plus" and it was all your doing!!!! You have been wonderful. We would never have been able to do our other real estate transactions without you, especially your amazing ability to make people want to sell to us! Three for three this time, in addition to the ones past. I don’t know how you do that, but you are absolute magic on that score — sort of like one of Harry Potter’s spells! ...In another transaction:

Kent Rasmussen and Celia Ramsay

She was level-headed and calm during a late night high pressure negotiation, and we believe her relationships and reputation were a critical reason in us winning out over other offers.

Joshua and Lindsay Gartland

She is a brilliant woman with steely nerves and an unwavering focus on her clients success...she never procrastinates and always anticipates a solution to the next obstacle. The times we have worked together have been a pure joy! Whether you are a buyer or seller, and regardless of market conditions, you will greatly benefit from Helene's wisdom as she expertly guides you through the maze to a real estate triumph.

John Karnay, Broker/Owner and CFO, The Grubb Company

One thing we were really impressed with is Helene’s finger on the pulse of the market. She accurately estimated the final sales price of every house that we were going to bid on. We are thrilled with our new home. The property attracted a great deal of interest, resulting in seven offers, and we know we would not have been successful in purchasing the house without Helene’s dedicated work and good relationship with the selling broker.

George and Judy Chang

About Helene

Broad Vision and Laser-Beam Focus

As your agent, you are inviting me into your life at a time of great change as you undertake an enormous financial transaction. Every such experience has its unique circumstances, and each buyer and seller have their own set of expectations and emotions. My approach, refined through extensive experience, is one of diligence and engagement, and hinges on a total commitment to your goals to ensure a successful outcome. My clients know that by working with me, they will have peace of mind through a whirlwind process.

My unwavering commitment to achieve the best results encompasses in-depth knowledge balanced with sensitivity, keen judgment and a generous dash of humor. I listen closely to my clients, and also to the street. I continually reassess the neighborhood, the community, and the marketplace at your precise moment in time and in the context of your specific needs and wishes. My training as a psychotherapist, coupled with my background in interior design, further enrich my approach and my practice.

The increasing complexities in the world of real estate have added new demands and opportunities to the arena. In these continually evolving times, remaining at the forefront involves having a comprehensive toolbox. I have consistently achieved landmark results through a distinctive combination of vision, tenacity and intuition, rooted in the firm ground of my negotiating experience.

Throughout my 33-year career, I have repeatedly been recognized as a top-producing agent, locally and nationally. I specialize in providing outstanding and highly individualized service to Bay Area buyers and sellers of all sizes of homes, from lofts and condominiums to luxury estates. As a Certified Luxury Home Specialist, distinguished by the prestigious Guild Elite certification, a commitment to surpassing discerning standards is at the forefront of my endeavors. By combining foresight, meticulous attention to detail, and an unwavering dedication to delivering results, the aim is to exceed expectations at every turn.

I am honored that my clients rely on me fully and I always work to uphold and reinforce that trust.