Michelle Holcenberg, Realtor - Coldwell Banker

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Website | (925) 324-0405
5 Moraga Way, Orinda, CA 94563, USA

Opening Hours:
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours


Area Served:
Within 4 miles (6.4km) of 5 Moraga Way, Orinda, CA 94563, USA
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The East Bay is a special place to live. With great schools, close proximity to San Francisco, and close-knit communities it’s not surprising that demand for houses is high. As a native with more than 20 years selling local real estate, I can help you navigate the ins and outs of this unique market.  I care about the communities and the people I serve. Whether you’re buying, selling, or both, I look forward to talking with you about how we can work together to achieve your real estate goals.  36 Greenfield Drive, MoragaListed for $1,745,000.Watch the sun rise from this expanded ranch home in the Corliss neighborhood. This single-story, 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with more than 2470 square feet offers gorgeous views and a flexible floorplan. There is a family room, living room, formal dining and oversized bonus room. Updates include remodeled hall bathroom, Generac generator, new paint, flooring and lighting. The private .34 acre yard has 2 large deck areas, pool with slide and diving board, and a downslope with fruit trees including: lime, lemon, golden delicious apples, apricot and pomegranate. 233 Village Gate Road, OrindaListed for $2,395,000.Stunning remodel in sought-after Orindawoods. This two-level, 2700+ square-foot townhome with 4 bedrooms & 2.5 baths provides a serene escape with gorgeous views from its private deck. No surface has been left untouched. Dramatic Zen atrium, high-end chef's kitchen, great room with vaulted ceiling. Spa-like primary bath. Primary bedroom on main level. 2 tankless water heaters, hardwood floors, skylights, recessed lighting & 3-zone hvac system. Take advantage of the Orindawoods amenities & top schools. 1631 Reliez Valley Road, LafayetteSold for $1,758,000.Beautiful home in peaceful and coveted Reliez Valley. There’s an open kitchen/family room area with relaxing views of the manicured backyard and beckoning pool.Freshly painted, new carpet and flooring, a move-in ready to begin new memories. Near Briones Regional Trail, Lafayette schools, BART, Hwy 24, Lafayette/Walnut Creek! If you've ever wondered about the value of an outstanding realtor, let me tell you a story.We decided to move from Moraga in late September and thought we had missed the peak season.  Due to Michelle's outstanding reputation and knowledge of the area, we put her on our shortlist and were leaning toward waiting until the spring of 2022 to put the house on the market.  Fortunately, we followed her guidance.She patiently explained her approach and, shared her insights re: timing and asking price -- she constantly was analyzing the market conditions including other listings in the entire Lamorinda area.  Most importantly for us, she simply "owned" the entire process and communicated frequently in various modes.  Michelle engaged the stager, carpet installer, painter, and landscaper to make the house move-in ready within 2 weeks.  And she did all of this with integrity, objectivity, grace, humor and patience ;-)Oh, if you just wanted the Cliff Notes version, here it is: 10 offers, all over asking price and the house was on the market one week.

Google Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars (9 total ratings)

Meghan Carlton
5 Star
As a realtor, Michelle is, in a word, amazing. We worked with her to find our dream home in the Moraga CA area and she was outstanding. She was available, thoughtful, and took the time to understand our preferences. She was proactive in getting us in to see houses she knew we would be interested in and never wasted our time with places outside of our budget. She was also extremely honest and insightful with what she felt would make a competitive offer, which is so important in this current market. I only wish we could buy more homes to keep working with Michelle. I could not recommend her more strongly!
Sunday 27th June 2021
Dan Harris
5 Star
Michelle is warm, hard-working, and a strong communicator. She worked with us tirelessly over the course of six months to find our new home. Michelle was always clear and honest in her feedback about properties and helped us to ask the right questions. Her experience in the local market was a great asset; she really understands the ever-changing market and long-term trends of the area. In the end, her suggestions and advice helped our offer stand out. What a pleasure to work with her!
Tuesday 11th January 2022
Bette Cooper
5 Star
The beauty of the recent sale of my condominium was how quickly and effortlessly it happened. Admittedly, the timing was good, but it was Michelle’s knowledge and skill, and what I consider her savvy intuition, which all came together in an amazing sale! Having worked in contract and grant administration at UC Berkeley for most of my professional life, organization, analysis, and presentation were critical to me. Michelle had all of these abilities at the highest level. One of her most prized assets to me is that she is very detail oriented. I realized this as she guided me through, for example, the numerous disclosures, some of the legalities (within an agent’s scope), marketing plan including the presentation (to stage or not), use of the web, and price. And finally: Performance. She was attentive to all needs. She was immediately available to me every day and most hours. And as I said to begin with: it happened quickly and effortlessly, or at least I felt that way. I credit that great experience to Michelle! I would be happy to discuss further with you.
Sunday 27th February 2022
Caroline Walthall
5 Star
Michelle worked with us for about a year and helped us find a perfect first home. She knows the Lamorinda area really well and was a great guide as we went through our home buyer journey. She knew all the things to look out for and helped us keep up our energy despite the difficult market. She’s super personable and prompt and was genuinely supportive throughout the closing process and after. Highly recommend working with her!
Monday 30th May 2022
Kathy Gustafson
5 Star
Michele was the perfect realtor for us. She is friendly, warm, accepting, and helpful. She got to know us and what we were looking for in a home very quickly and made sure the houses she recommended fit what we were looking for. Michele's goal was to find the house that fit us well. She genuinely wanted us to love the house we bought. She was consistently positive about finding us our house and very encouraging in a difficult market. Her estimates of what each house would sell for were very accurate. Part of the time we were looking for a house, we were living an hour away from Lamorinda. Michele previewed possible houses and made videos for us. Her assessment and comments about houses were honest, accurate, and knowledgeable. She informed us of any issues she noticed that might rule the house out for us. Michele kept us regularly informed of houses as they came on the market and when they were coming soon. She answered our calls, emails and texts promptly. Her communication was clear, accurate, and helpful. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the Lamorinda area and specific neighborhoods. She also referred us to agents in other areas when we saw listings of interest outside of Lamorinda. Michele went above and beyond for us and we give her the highest recommendation possible.
Friday 15th April 2022