I’m honored and grateful to share some exciting news: I’ve been recognized in the Top 1% of Coldwell Banker agents nationally, and I’m also Coldwell Banker Orinda’s #1 Realtor.
This is especially meaningful because 2025 was one of the toughest years in real estate. Rates shifted, buyers hesitated, inventory stayed tight, and many people felt uncertain. In a market like that, results do not come from luck. They come from consistent effort, smart strategy, constant communication, and doing the unglamorous work every day.
Year after year, I’ve built my business the same way: with trust and referrals.
If you worked with me in 2025, you know the pace, the negotiation pressure, and the details that mattered. I’m proud of what we accomplished together, and I’m deeply thankful for every client who chose me and every person who referred a friend, coworker, or family member.
Thank you
To my clients: thank you for trusting me with your home, your finances, and your timing.
To my referral partners and friends: thank you for sending people my way and standing behind my work.
To everyone who followed along, shared a post, or simply offered encouragement: it matters more than you know.
Looking ahead
I’m heading into this year energized and focused, ready to help more people buy and sell in Orinda, Lafayette, Moraga, and the greater East Bay with clear guidance and strong execution.
If you’re considering a move this year, or you want a realistic plan for the next 6 to 12 months, I’m happy to talk.
Vlatka Bathgate
Coldwell Banker Realty