“Colleen Clarke and Rob Rose set the standard for real estate sales in San Luis Obispo County. We have used them with great success as both listing agents and buyer side representatives and will continue to partner with them on all of our future transactions.”
Tricia Hamachai
"We've known Colleen since 1982 when we hired her to work for our computer company Ziatech Corp. She was so impressive in the interview, that we hired her on the spot and knew she'd be versatile and great in many jobs--and we were right.
As a realtor, she has represented us and our family members on all real estate matters (over six transactions) and has been extremely pleased with how she conducts business and how she relates to buyers and sellers. On the most recent transaction she willingly did more than her share of the work to correct the inaccuracies of the buyer's agent. She does her homework and is conscientious in her follow-through. On top of that, she hires good associates to help her. You won't find a more capable realtor in San Luis Obispo County."
Bert & Candace Forbes
"We are happy to recommend Colleen Clarke to handle your real estate needs. We have used Colleen in the past to sell two houses and buy another home, all in San Luis Obispo. Both of the sales were during the recession, but despite this difficult economic climate, Colleen was not only able to sell our houses but also negotiate very desirable prices. The purchase of our home was also a tricky situation in that it was a short sale that involved two banks and a date by which the sale had to be completed. In all of these transactions, we feel that Colleen represented our interests in exemplary fashion. We have referred several friends to her, all of whom have been happy with her services, and we are currently working with her on another real estate transaction.
In all our dealing with Colleen, she is professional to an extreme but also warm and easy to work with. She is tenacious in getting the best deal for her clients and checks every detail to make sure things go smoothly. She maintains good relationships not only with her clients but also with other professionals in the field. She knows who to call to get things repaired or to speed the sale or purchase along. We give her high marks in all aspects of her work and are confident that others will be exceedingly happy with her services."
Dianne & Michael Draze
"Colleen Clarke is the most amazing broker to work with. We have used her to buy and sell multiple properties over the last 9 years and would not recommend using anyone else. She knows the community, knows the area, knows the people, and most of all, knows her stuff. She has made recommendations time and again that not only maximize our profits, but reduce our hassle. We are a busy family with young kids and she streamlines the process for us to make sure we only deal with the details that need our attention, thus saving us time (and our sanity). Not only has my entire family used her for personal purchases and sales, but I've recommended her to my clients (I'm an attorney), and have heard nothing but good things from them as well. Colleen is the best possible person to have on your side to buy or sell a property and I can't recommend her highly enough."
Skye & Craig Christakos
"Rob is a patient and helpful real estate agent who listens to you and provides valuable advice. His experience and knowledge of the central coast real estate market is very useful in determining the market trends and proper pricing of the property. He worked tirelessly in making sure that our house was marketed thoroughly, kept repeated open houses, negotiated a successful price and stayed in touch with us throughout the selling process. I highly recommend working with him or atleast giving him the opportunity to present his opinion, if you need to be involved in any real estate transactions."
Kersi & Elizabeth Dalal
"Working with Rob Rose was a wonderful experience. When I was trying to sell and also purchase a new home, at times it was very stressful. Rob Rose helped calm me during those times because of his knowledge, experience & his demeanor. He also was great at advocating for me when needed."
Julie Wolfenberger
"Rob is honest and knowledgeable, but also very friendly and hard-working. He went the extra mile time and again for me, and definitely earned his commission. If he didn't know the answer to a question up front, he didn't make up a phony answer, but quickly researched the issue and got back to me with solid information. I would definitely work with him on another home purchase or sale!"
Colin Sprenkle
“Rob is one of the most energetic, thorough, and thoughtful agents I have had the privilege of working with. He has the needs of his clients at heart and is genuinely concerned about helping them reach their goals. I would highly recommend Rob for your real estate needs, you will be impressed!"
Dr Melissa O'Neal
"My husband and I closed on our long distance purchase of our new home in Pismo Beach yesterday. We were in town a couple of months ago and Rob showed us several properties until we found just the right one for us. After we got under contract and returned to Dallas, we were a tad concerned how the transaction would move forward. There are so many moving parts to any sale but especially when one is out of state and can't be there for the inspection. Rob helped us through every single detail. My husband and I found Rob to be very knowledgeable, personable and extremely competent. We wholeheartedly encourage you to call on Rob Rose for all your real estate needs."
Margie and Eddie Salame
"I am very happy to recommend Colleen Clarke and Rob Rose to you. They recently sold my father’s home in Country Club Estates for an outstanding price and under very difficult circumstances. My father had a stroke in November 2021 which necessitated that he move closer to family. The stroke also left him cognitively impaired and very reluctant to move from a community he loved. Colleen and Rob were the perfect agents for this situation. They were always compassionate and respectful of my father (whose fears and misunderstandings were considerable) while always keeping their eye on the market. They worked seamlessly with my sisters and me in some very trying circumstances. Indeed, each of us three children has our own story about Colleen and Rob going *way beyond* their usual responsibilities to make this transition easier for all of us. We could not be more appreciative of their efforts and, more importantly, their humanity in making our situation work. The result, six months later, is that my dad sold the house at a great price, he has moved into a facility near me in NJ, and many of his old belongings were distributed around the SLO community he loved. We have Rob and Colleen to thank for these many successes."
David Blake
"I asked Colleen to help me with the sale of my house through a friend's recommendation. Colleen helped me sell my house quickly at the full asking price and in a trouble free manner. She has an encyclopedic knowledge about all aspects of marketing, preparing the house for sale. Also, she was extremely helpful in putting me in touch with different persons and resources needed in a move.
She was always easily available and responsive to any questions that came up during the process. She is a pleasure to know and to work with. I thought I got to have an excellently competent real estate person, which she is, but I also walked away with a treasured friend."
Ella Soleimany
"John and I have been in our new home for almost three months now and I finally have some time to write a much deserved thank you note for all you have done for me and for my family. Several years ago, when Pop was in poor health and had to sell his home, you were so diligent and thorough in finding a buyer for his property. You quietly took care of tedious details and made the sale so easy for him and for us. It was a difficult time and you were always conscientious and always there with a smile. More recently, you worked patiently with me and John in helping us find our “dream home”. We appreciate how you listened to what we were looking for within our price range - you were patient, yet persistent. Last September you helped us find exactly what we were looking for. It has since been remodeled and truly is our dream home! In a most depressed real estate market, Colleen, you found qualified buyers for our last home and had it sold within three months. We are so grateful for all you did to make the sale of our home so easy and so pain free! Thank you!!! You are always attentive and we will continue to recommend you to friends and the many guests that visit our hotel, Petit Soleil, in hope of finding their perfect home and future in San Luis Obispo."
Dianne Conner - Petit Soleil Bed and Breakfast