About Colleen Kimmel | Bay Area Real Estate Agent

Colleen Kimmel

REALTOR® in Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties

Buy with Knowledge. Sell with Confidence.

Colleen Kimmel is a trusted REALTOR® serving Santa Clara County and Santa Cruz County, specializing in Almaden Valley, South San Jose, Morgan Hill, Gilroy, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Santa Cruz, Capitola, Aptos, Seacliff, and surrounding Bay Area communities.

A Bay Area native born in San Francisco and a long-time San Jose resident, Colleen brings deep local market knowledge and strategic insight into Northern California real estate. With more than 30 years of award-winning sales and negotiation experience prior to entering real estate, she approaches every transaction with professionalism, confidence, and a steady hand.

Her background in high-level client advocacy allows her to skillfully navigate complex negotiations, shifting market conditions, and emotionally significant life transitions. Colleen is a:

Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
1031 Exchange Specialist
Certified Probate and Trust Real Estate Specialist

She regularly assists clients navigating downsizing, estate and trust sales, investment property exchanges, and other complex transactions — always providing clarity, discretion, and compassionate guidance.

Selling Your Home in Santa Clara or Santa Cruz County

When selling a home in Almaden Valley, South San Jose, Morgan Hill, Gilroy, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Santa Cruz, Capitola, Aptos, or Seacliff, strategic positioning is essential. Colleen creates customized marketing plans designed to maximize exposure and attract qualified buyers. From data-driven pricing and property preparation to professional marketing campaigns and skilled negotiation, she positions each home to achieve optimal results in today’s competitive South Bay peninsula real estate market.

Colleen’s past clients' span communities throughout the South Bay and Santa Cruz County, reflecting both her deep local expertise and strong referral-based business. She has a proven track record of delivering exceptional results for sellers, with homes selling on average in just 12 days and achieving 105% of their list price. Through strategic pricing, targeted marketing, professional presentation, and skilled negotiation, Colleen helps her clients maximize their home’s value while minimizing time on the market.

Buying a Home in the South Bay or Santa Cruz Coast

For buyers, Colleen provides data-driven market insights, competitive offer strategies, and in- depth neighborhood expertise across Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties.

Whether purchasing a primary residence, second home, coastal retreat, or investment property, clients benefit from her attentive communication, strategic negotiation skills, and steady guidance throughout the process.

Colleen believes real estate is about more than buying and selling homes — it’s about helping people move confidently into their next chapter.

If you’re looking for an experienced REALTOR® in Santa Clara County or Santa Cruz County, Colleen Kimmel is ready to help you buy with knowledge and sell with confidence.

EXPERIENCES THAT MATTER

Testimonials

"Colleen was the best real estate agent that I’ve had the pleasure of working with (and I’ve worked with at least 5 in the last few years). She is professional, personable, and committed to helping her clients find the perfect home. She was always willing to show me all the homes I wanted to see. I never felt that I was taking too much time to make a decision. She understood what I was searching for and made the experience enjoyable. She was also great at explaining all the forms, actually looked at the reports and discussed possible issues, and when it came to making offers, she was helpful in writing a competitive offer. I would highly recommend Colleen for all your real estate needs whether buying or selling your home."

Tracie N.

"Whether you are selling or buying a home, we are pleased to recommend Colleen Kimmel’s outstanding service as a real estate agent. We have profitably sold 2 homes and bought our dream home utilizing her advice and professional representation. While working with her, we have been consistently impressed by her skills, work ethic, and character. She possess outstanding communication skills and adaptability, which contribute to everybody’s profitable, efficient and successful real estate transaction. Colleen Kimmel excels in getting the most for your home when selling and the most value in the next home you plan to purchase. She has demonstrated this talent not just for us but, achieving profitability beyond expectations for all her clients over the years. Beyond professional excellence, her bright and positive attitude makes her a pleasure to work with. We are confident that Colleen will bring the same level of quality service and dedication to your real estate needs. She has our highest recommendation, and we are certain she will exceed your expectations."

Amy & Brad

"I am a local General Contractor who works with Real Estate Agents closely to help clients with remodels, either to sell or to move in their homes. In this particular situation, Colleen and I helped clients sell their home for top dollar by remodeling it because it was in original condition. She made the process for all of us seamless by being involved when needed and helped make decisions along the way. You can see she really cares about the clients and wants the best for them. I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking to sell or buy in the near future!"

Jose M.

"As first time home buyers, we were really on a tight budget but had a lot of demands in finding the perfect house for our family. Colleen was so patient with us, listening to our “wants” and delivering it and exceeding our expectations. She goes way above and beyond on making sure that we get our dream house. She was there holding our hand from step 1 until the final turnover of keys. It was such a hassle-free, stress-free, and pain-free process for first time buyers such as us and I highly recommend her skills and honesty."

Dennise A.

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