Antoinette Galindo
Real Estate Professional
- License#
- 01184177
- Direct
- 650.302.7411
- Office
- 650.931.2075
- Cell
- 650.302.7411
Antoinette Galindo has been a guiding force in Bay Area real estate for over 20 years. Highly respected in her community and among her peers, she is known for her straight talk, honest dealings and excellence in every aspect of her business.
Antoinette’s clients know that she fiercely negotiates on their behalf with the loyalty and commitment they deserve. Whether a buyer or seller, she watches out for their every need, handling each aspect of a home search or sale with expertise. She is committed, tough and works through every detail to the end.
Before her real estate career Antoinette was a commercial property manager for 25 acres of commercial space in San Francisco. She worked with contractors, vendors, budgets and timelines and dealt with all sides of the business. She uses knowledge and the relationships that accompany it to benefit her clients in residential real estate.
Antoinette offers not only local market expertise, she is also the go-to for every real estate-related need. She has a handpicked team of tradespeople including architects, contractors, designers, painters and landscapers, as well as attorneys, lenders and financial professionals on every level. Many times she has "taken the keys" from an out-of-town client and managed everything from beginning to end, effectively becoming the general contractor for that client.
Antoinette is a native of San Francisco and she and her family have lived on the Peninsula for 30 years. She specializes in both San Francisco and the Peninsula and works almost exclusively by referral, a testament to her longstanding client relationships. She is a member of both the San Francisco and San Mateo County Association of Realtors.
Affiliations
CRS (Career Residential Specialist) – A designation awarded to less than 4% of all real estate professionals, showing expertise in the industry
GRI – A designation awarded to less than 25% of all real estate professionals upon completion of rigorous criteria that includes course study and productivity requirements
SRES – A designation recognizing expertise in counseling senior clients through major financial and lifestyle transactions, including relocation, refinancing and the sale of the family estate
E-Pro – A designation awarded to a special community of highly-skilled and continuously trained professionals who provide high quality and innovative online-based real estate services
WCR (Women Council of Realtors) – Network of successful Realtors empowering women to exercise their potential as entrepreneurs and leaders in the industry
My Sold Listings
“I had the pleasure of working with Antoinette to sell a property in San Carlos. Antoinette told us how process would work and kept us updated through out process. She did an outstanding job, Everything went as smooth as I could have wanted. I would definitely use Antoinette again and recommend her to anyone that wants an honest evaluation of their property and the process. Fantastic communication!!”
“ My wife and I had an excellent experience using Antoinette recently. I worked with Antoinette when I bought my first home a few years back, so I knew from that experience that we were definitely going to have her represent us on our recent purchase and sale. From the onset, she met with us to discuss what we were looking for in a new home along with what parts of SF we wanted to search. While going through that discussion she chimed in with information that was very helpful in making our decision on price range and location. After completing that initial meeting she took us to available homes in our areas of interest so we could get a feeling of what was available in our price range. Then we worked out a system where she would look at the listings and we would also look at the listing and then put together of list of what we wanted to see each weekend. My wife and I would usually check them out and then if we were interested in the home Antoinette would immediately visit the home, meet the agent(s), and provide us with all the relevant housing info. This seemed to work quite well for us as and didn't waste anyone's time. When we decided to submit offers, Antoinette put together our offer packet and always made sure we provided her a note and picture. She presented the offers to the sellers or agents and always got back to us immediately following to let us know what she thought/heard. As SF is a very competitive market, we had to put in multiple offers on places that sometimes had up to 25 other offers. So we were very appreciative of all her hard work. At the end of the day, we ended up purchasing a home that she found for us off market. This was very much appreciated as she worked directly with the agent to get us into the home pre market and then spoke with them about accepting an offer early. All of her efforts led to us getting the home and the purchase going through extremely smoothly. After our offer was accepted, Antoinette jumped right into getting our current home ready for sale. She came to our home and talked to us about what we needed to put in storage and what we could do to prepare our home for sale. She suggested a stager for the home and quickly got her into the home to get us a quote. After about a week and a half of prep, Antoinette got our home on the market and setup weekend open houses. After two weeks of being on the market we accepted multiple offers and were able have it sold in a couple days over 2 weeks! We really appreciated how quickly she was able to get our home sold and all the insight she provided when going through the offers to determine which one to accept. I definitely recommend Antoinette and plan on using her again when we buy/sell our next home! Thank you Antoinette!”
“Antoinette Galindo came very highly recommended to help me sell my home in Pacifica. She DID NOT disappoint! She helped me get all my ducks in a row for a very smooth and successful transaction. Antoinette was extremely professional and warm. She TRULY knows her stuff!! Now, I too, can join others in highly recommending Antoinette. ”
“Antoinette helped me sell my home! Antoinette was the fuel to launch the recent sale of our home to record heights. Her extensive real estate knowledge, trend setting marketing skills, and sharp negotiating abilities generated a 20% over asking price sale result in less than 30 days. Antoinette's sensitivity and guidance in all facets of this transaction made our transition both enjoyable and very rewarding! We started with a realtor and ended up with a friend for life.”
“Antoinette Galindo is the quintessential real estate agent. She is professional. She knows the law, the plumbing, how chimneys work and the best electricians. She is compassionate. When my sister died unexpectedly and her house had to be sold, Antoinette said I want this sale to have the least amount of stress on you. And it did. I would hire Antoinette again in a minute!”
“It is a pleasure for us to recommend Antoinette Galindo to you. Antoinette is an extremely impressive, organized, knowledgeable and professional agent. She understands and is highly skilled in the real estate market. She is fact driven and is extremely honest. Antoinette returned our calls within minutes. She was helpful and was always readily available to listen to our requirements or questions. She is courteous and a truly goodhearted person who has your best interest in mind. It has been a pleasure to work with Antoinette. She made this process a positive experience for us. I thank Antoinette for her hard work and diligence in making this transaction happen in such a positive light. We were in good hands from day one when Antoinette became our agent. Thank you, Antoinette.”
“We were introduced to Antoinette by a couple of friends who had their home successfully sold by her a few months before we decided to put our house on the market. They only had good things to say about her, and we came to confirm that they were right. Antoinette is an extremely experienced professional. Strategic, positive, engaging, tenacious, hard worker, attentive, polite, always available, and with a great knowledge of the market. Result? We sold our house for the highest price ever for a townhouse in Foster City. We are very happy and we recommend her without a doubt.”
“From start to finish, we had a fantastic experience working with Antoinette. She had an excellent command of the market and had a strong grasp of what we were looking for right away. And when we found our new house, she was instrumental in guiding us through the bidding and closing process. She was also extremely responsive to all of our questions and concerns. Most importantly, however, she is simply a delight to work with! I will definitely be recommending her to any and all of my friends looking to buy in the area!”
“My husband and I started working with Antoinette approximately a year ago. Because we were new to the home buying process, she kicked things off with an all-day tour of homes in Burlingame. After that, she called us whenever a home popped up on the market that she thought we would like. She kept us up to date on the numbers of offers that came in for homes and the ultimate sales prices, even before they were made public, so that we could make educated bids. She was extremely patient when our budget kept on changing around and we temporarily had to drastically reduce it (but wanted to keep on looking). I appreciate that Antoinette was honest with us when she thought that we were interested in a house that wasn't quite right, even though she must've been more than ready to place us in a house after a year of looking, and my husband and I are really happy with the home that we ended up buying. My husband and I work long hours, and we were only able to view homes on weekends, but Antoinette was always willing to show us places on Saturdays and to work with our schedules (including setting up documents to be signed via DocuSign). Antoinette is very quick to respond and went out of her way to make sure that we were set up in our new home and that we were comfortable that all issues were fully resolved, even when we were under contract with all contingencies removed. We had a wonderful experience working with her and definitely recommend her to anyone who is looking for a realtor.”
“I can’t say enough great things about Antoinette! We had to sell my mom’s house so she could live with us, and Antoinette provided excellent guidance throughout the whole process. The house wasn’t in great shape and needed a lot of work and we had to sell it as is. Antoinette told us exactly what we needed to do to get the maximum amount for the house and we ended up getting 13 offers and sold the house for $112K over our asking price! Plus, the sale closed in nine days! Antoinette is the best!”
“After over 1 year looking for a house without success, we decided to work with Antoinette. Her level of energy and pro-activity pleased us a lot from the very beginning. She listens to the customer and captures easily what you are looking for. She also spends a lot of time on her own searching for houses that match your need, and this is how she found our dream home, only a few weeks since we started working together. In addition, she is very well-known in the bay area and has several connections, which makes the whole negotiation with the seller much easier. In our case, we had issues getting our final loan and while we were going through the process she was great at keeping the seller enthusiastic and not putting the house back in the market. When we decided to sell our house, 3 years from when we bought it, again Antoinette helped us, and as expected our experience couldn’t be better. The marketing that she does to advertise the house is very comprehensive and really helps you sell it at a premium price. She is diligent and strategic, and leverage her connections to get the word out and bring a lot of offers. We are extremely thankful to Antoinette for helping us buy and sell our house, and we highly recommend her!”
“Antoinette assumed the role of general contractor coordinating the necessary repairs. This process took 4 - 8 weeks prior to listing the property. She is extremely personable, understands the marketplace, and was in constant communication. She persisted to the final closing of the transaction.”
“From the moment I met Antoinette, I felt a sense of confidence and no worries. She is professional, confident and very down to earth with a good sense of humor. She works very hard keeping her client informed daily, of happenings and progress. She has contacts in every field of home repair and remodel which was what I needed to prepare the home for sale. The repairs were handled quickly and without much strain on the checkbook. Antoinette is a very take charge and get-the-job-done gal. You won't be sorry in choosing her to handle your home purchase or sale!”
“I worked with Antoinette when I was selling my house in San Francisco and buying a house on the Peninsula. I was very impressed with Antoinette's knowledge and professionalism from the very start. She was very helpful with the preparation of my house prior to the sale and she has excellent and savvy marketing skills. She was able to negotiate a substantial increase over the asking price. Upon selling my house in San Francisco, Antoinette helped me find a place on the Peninsula. She was very diligent in the search. We searched in San Francisco and, not being successful in what we found, we began searching in Burlingame and San Mateo. Antoinette never gave up hope that I would find the right place. She stayed with me throughout the entire process until I was satisfied. Antoinette "held my hand" throughout the sale of the house in SF as well as the purchase in San Mateo. I couldn't have done either, without her help and guidance. I would, of course, use her in the future and recommend her to anyone in need of real estate services.”
“When my wife and I decided to buy a home in Burlingame, we reached out to Antoinette. When we first met her, we knew immediately that she would be our agent. Antoinette is extremely knowledgeable and has numerous accreditations. Most importantly, she was patient and not pushy throughout our home buying process. This was important to us because home buying is one of the biggest investments in our lives. As a testimonial, we worked with Antoinette for a year and half looking for homes. We're extremely picky and wanted to find certain characteristics. My wife and I have slightly different tastes (like most couples) but sure enough, a year and a half later, she found us a home that we both fell in love with. Not once throughout the process did we feel she was pushy or gave up on us. She looked out for our best interest and we knew she would fight for us on every deal. Before we decided on an area, we consulted with Antoinette on various communities...Easton, Ray Park, Mills Estate, San Mateo Park, Burlingame Park, Hillsborough to name a few. She was able to provide us local knowledge and insights. She is well organized and walked us through every step. Since we had a lot of questions, she was also very responsive and returned all of our calls. I think this is important for first time home buyers or veteran buyers who may not have all the know-hows. We love our home and would highly recommend Antoinette to any of our friends and family.”
“I worked with Antoinette on both sides of the fence over a one year period. As a buyer... My daughter was looking for a condo in the San Mateo - Burlingame - Millbrae area. Antoinette found a few listings that fit her requirements. Upon deciding on her favorite, Antoinette went to work to get her the best deal possible. She beat out other bidders and got all the concessions needed for my daughter, to close the deal. Amazing!! As a seller... After 40 years it was time to get Mom to sell her large SF house and move into an assisted living facility closer to my Millbrae home. We had talked to Antoinette during the early stages and she came over to inspect the property. In preparing the house for listing, she gave us a list of 'must dos' to assure that the house would show well. She repeatedly went the extra mile. Antoinette helped us with the contractors and inspections, to avoid any situation that might 'hold up' a sale. She guided us through a couple of unexpected hurdles in a timely way. When the house went on the market we were well prepared and it showed. The house looked better than the day Mom purchased it 40 years ago… we had 6 offers in hand. We ended up accepting a great offer, one of the highest in that neighborhood. It was pleasure to work with Antoinette on both occasions, and I would not hesitate working with her again.”
“Antoinette sold our family home in San Francisco. She excelled at providing thorough guidance in preparing our home for sale and led us through the entire process. Her suggestions about repairs, staging, etc., were exactly the kind of advice we needed. Her marketing skills were exceptional, focusing on the greatest range of exposure with a room by room video on the web, as well as in print with brochures and newspaper advertising. Within days of the open house, we had multiple offers. The sale and closing proceeded flawlessly. Antoinette was always available when we had questions or concerns. Her professionalism and honesty in representing our best interests were outstanding. We were nothing but pleased with her expertise in the very competitive real estate business in the Bay Area. Antoinette provided superior service to us and we highly recommend her to everyone.”
“To: Joanne Wondolowsi (Manager) A few months ago I needed a realtor to help sell a house which was part of a LIVING TRUST. The house was located in San Francisco. My sister directed me to Antoinette Galindo who works for Alain Pinel Realtors. From our first cup of coffee to the final signing of papers in escrow, Antoinette was outstanding. She was always available to answer any questions and help in every way possible. She demonstrated incredible knowledge about the real estate market. She also researched extremely well the particular area in which the house was located. Her attention to every detail was remarkable. She always made me feel like I was her most important client. The house needed many repairs and some changes. The people who Antoinette recommended were also great. The work was always done on schedule, at a very competitive price and with real care. I cannot thank Antoinette enough for dedication and hard work. The house sold in two weeks after it went on the market. We received more than our asking price. Antoinette Galindo is simply the best. Very Truly Yours, Frank Nolan”
“To: Joanne Wondolowski-Manager This is the time of year for the Hollywood Oscar Galas. It brings to mind awards and recognizing people for their most distinguished work. I would like to be a presenter at a Real Estate Event, in which I would award an Oscar Statuette to Antoinette Galindo of Alain Pinel Realtors for an outstanding all-star performance as the best in her field. Charm, salesmanship a professional savvy of the housing market-plus a keen and sincere desire to accommodate her clients and to dedicate herself totally to do her very best for them, makes her indispensable in her field. Having personally experienced her expertise, I can attest to the fact that her work is expeditiously and meticulously performed. She has set a standard of excellence in real estate. Antoinette was a constant source of comfort. She looked out for me every step of the way and it is for this compassion, professionalism and integrity that I'm truly grateful. I would readily recommend Antoinette Galindo's services to all.”
“Hi Antoinette. Happy New Year to you from my family, and thanks for the 2010 calendar that you sent. We have not talked in a while, so I wanted to let you know that the progression of dementia led our father's peaceful and anticipated death on December 06, 2009. He had wonderful care here, and being close to my family made his life much more fulfilling than it had been during the time that he lived alone in Daly City. My dad's obituary appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, and you can still preview it. One key point in our family's transition from Allyn's years of independent life in Daly City to the assisted living arrangements that he eventually needed here in San Diego was when you were able to market and sell his home so quickly back in 2006. That was such a good experience for him, and for us, that we will always remember what a pleasure it was to work with you. We also are very thankful for the referral that we received from your colleague in North Carolina, by way of Robyn's husband Richard Forde. I believe that we on our own could not have found a Realtor more suited to our family's needs than you! I hope that the real estate market there continues to improve and that you are prosperous in the coming year. Thanks again. Sincerely, Trip Sliter ”
“Being new to the Bay Area, we had no idea where we wanted to find a home or even where a good neighborhood to live in was located. Thankfully, we were referred to Antoinette to help us carve our way through the housing jungle here! Antoinette took a great amount of time to sit down and talk with us to understand what our wants and needs were. She was nice enough to show us homes in just about the whole peninsula before we found a great home in the Sunset District of San Francisco! After finding a home, Antoinette handled the buying process with great professionalism and clearly out-shined other agents with her knowledge and understanding of the home buying process and procedures. We were very lucky to have Antoinette in our corner during our home-buying experience. We sincerely thank Antoinette for the help, for being so personable, and for making us feel super comfortable. We will definitely hand her card out to anyone and will be back for our next purchase!”
“To: Joanne Wondolowski (Manager), It is a pleasure to write this letter recalling the experience of selling my deceased aunt's home with Antoinette Galindo as our real estate professional. Because of the challenging circumstances of the situation and my total lack of knowledge and experience about the real estate market, I was quite anxious. I knew that I would need an honest professional, who would be able to advise and lead me through the process of selling the property. What I thought would be a very complicated, time-consuming and intimidating experience, turned out to be just the opposite. Antoinette met us at the house totally prepared with background facts and figures for similar properties in the area. After leading a discussion regarding my options, she outlined a comprehensive marketing plan. Antoinette has extraordinary communication skills. She listens to her client and is able to explain complex principles in an understandable manner. Her attention to detail is very impressive. She gave me a written time-line and continually updated me with progress reports. The expert coordination of the sales process and the advocacy for my best interests were accomplished in a very honest, personable and upbeat manner. Antoinette made this experience stress-free for me. It was truly a seamless and enjoyable experience working with her. I would not hesitate to recommend Antoinette Galindo. Moreover, I wouldn't consider any future real estate endeavors without first consulting Antoinette. She is truly an outstanding professional.”
“Thank you for your attention to detail in the sale of my Uncle's property. You are a top notch agent.”
“You are FANTASTIC! Thank you for going the extra miles today; and beyond the call of duty. I know we might have negotiated a slightly better price, but I also feel certain time was of the essence to avoid a bidding war. Based on properties we have toured between $875 - $1 Million, this property at this price is a GEM, this is a win/win deal for all concerned. THANKS AGAIN FOR A GREAT JOB! We are very pleased with your results!”
“THANK YOU SO MUCH. We would like to thank you so much for being the best Realtor we could have ever imagined. You were always there for us, and worked so hard to make sure that we got the best price possible. We never had to worry about any of the paperwork as you were right on top of it, and made sure that everything was done properly. You took the worry and fear out of a major decision, and we couldn't be happier. Thank you again for being the best most responsible Realtor we've ever had the pleasure to deal with. Sincerely, Bob and Christine”
“Dear Ray Lombardi (Manager), I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about my home buying and selling experiences with Antoinette Galindo. She is a knowledgeable, professional, and dynamic agent and I was fortunate enough to have her represent me both as a buyer and seller. Because Antoinette uses her people-talents along with her Realtor talents, she doesn't just help you buy and sell houses. She helps you live a better life. I just wanted you to know I am a very happy and satisfied client. You are lucky to have her on your team. Best Regards, Ilene N. Ellickson”
“A HIGH DEGREE OF EXCELLENCE Dear Antoinette, I wanted to take the time and send you a greeting to say how much Adrienne and I enjoyed working with you on the transaction on Grand Teton, Pacifica. From the onset, we identified that we were dealing with an exceptional Real Estate Professional. We would like to know if you might be interested in being part of a team in regards to referrals between the three of us. We feel we finally have found an agent we can trust will bring clients the utmost diligence and fiduciary a client should always expect to enjoy. Thanks again for the job you've done. You have made what potentially could have been an emotional sale for the family a transaction in which we can all say, that's how it should be done. Sincerely, Adrienne and Shawn”