Gillian Gillies, Real Estate Agent

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★★★★★
"I had the pleasure of working with Gillian and Prentiss on two transactions. First, Gillian found the perfect beach house for me to lease that is walkable to all of the places I love to visit. Next, they helped me sell my beautiful Rancho Santa Fe house. I was overjoyed and enthusiastic about downsizing and being in walking distance of my friends and of local restaurants. I discussed with them the pricing and terms of the sale the of the residence that were important to me. They made the overall process smooth and easy. They managed staging, moving, showings and negotiations, always keeping me informed and my priorities of paramount importance. Gillian and Prentiss are top notch realtors who are a pleasure to work with. I recommend them highly. " - Harvey

★★★★★
"(EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS) Gillian and Prentiss are by far the most capable real estate team I've worked with. I've bought and sold 30+ properties. They exceeded my expectations in every respect: Price, timeliness, negotiations. I got a higher price than l asked for in a week and they made the negotiation process quick and efficient. I cannot recommend them highly enough and I intend to use their services in all my real estate transactions going forward. " - Bernard Xavier 2/14/22

★★★★★
"(Gillian's persistence, follow-up and professional knowledge were all top notch.) It takes a unique realtor to guide east coast home buyers through a California townhouse purchase in the middle of a pandemic. Gillian made it look easy. While on-line photos were great for screening houses remotely, Gillian excelled at Face-timing us as she walked through hallways, living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens etc, answering our questions as she measured appliances and pointed out features and flaws. She went above and beyond when the tour outside the house included asking neighbors for feedback on the community and inspiring our confidence in the friendliness of our new community. She even gathered information on local golf and tennis clubs in the area. When we had questions about HOA fees, taxes and utility costs, Gillian diligently followed up and got us answers. She guided us through the house and termite inspections and coordinated getting an estimate from a roofer to ensure we were comfortable with our purchase price. Gillian's persistence, follow-up and professional knowledge were all top notch. In the most difficult times of social distancing and additional safety protocols, her positive energy is never waned. " - Jim and Ellie

★★★★★
"Gillian & Prentiss are a more exciting and dynamic duo than Batwoman & Robin. They have helped our family through an initial transaction and are proving their worth again as we enter our second venture together. Together, they bring a level of energy and maturity which is both rare and refreshing in today’s residential real estate world. They combine high energy with equally high professionalism reflected in the sound recommendations they make working as a team. Their ability to stay ahead of today’s fast-paced residential real estate market is a huge help to us as we address the challenges of relocating. We could not recommend them more highly. " Frank S. May 16, 2022

★★★★★
"(WONDERFUL TEAM) You two, Gillian and Prentiss, are a wonderful team. You're transparent, competent and honest. This is what people want. " -Dr Susan T.

★★★★★
"(10 NOTCHES ABOVE) I have bought and sold several homes over the years utilizing many different realtors. I have to say, working with Gillian is ten notches above any other experience I have had with a realtor. Her level of service is off the charts, starting with repairing and staging the home all the way through the final sale. She is extremely responsive, professional, positive, and enthusiastic. Best of all, she is a joy to work with! I would HIGHLY recommend Gillian to anyone who is contemplating buying or selling a home. " - Bill G

★★★★★
"(PRENTISS IS A WINNER) Prentiss Van Den Berg is a very hard-working, responsive and knowledgeable real estate professional. I have worked with Prentiss for a couple years and her input and insights have always been spot on. She is very ethical, smart, strategic and thoughtful. " - Mark R.

★★★★★
"(CONCIERGE LEVEL OF SERVICE) Gillian was a fantastic partner in my home purchase. In a complicated transaction Gillian navigated various issues with ease. She has a solid team behind her and all matters were handled expertly. More than this she provided supportive and thoughtful guidance throughout the process. There was a regular pattern of extra value delivered as Gillian brought skilled trade people to various matters. She was there personally for each discussion and represented my interests strongly. This was truly a concierge level experience. I highly recommend Gillian. " - Walt C.

★★★★★
"(Clear communication and my needs were always the priority as the seller) Gillian Gillies and Prentiss Van Den Berg were a pleasure to work with, both for my recent home sale and my new home purchase. They are friendly, knowledgeable and open, focused on first understanding my needs and preferences, then systematic, transparent and thorough in their professional approach to develop a game plan, ultimately selling my home and working with me to buy another. I highly recommend them if you are either buying or selling. Gillian was the lead agent in my transactions, but Prentiss was always fully up to speed on everything, stepping in seamlessly whenever necessary to keep things moving forward. Gillian and Prentiss are professional in everything they do but two characteristics stuck out; they were in constant communication with me through the whole process and there was never a delay whenever they had an "action item." They were on it immediately and got back to me with status updates until it was complete. " - Nelson B.

★★★★★
"(High Energy Team Ready to Work FOR You!)Thinking of selling your home in the Ranch - this team was amazing - Prentiss Vandenberg and Gillian Gillies from Berkshire Hathaway in Rancho Santa Fe sold our home as soon as it hit the market!, Couldn't be happier! If you want a high energy team ready to work for you, they're the ones! " - E Werner

★★★★★
"(Dedication + Energy = Fabulous Price and Terms) I recommend retaining Prentiss Van Den Berg as a real estate agent to represent you in connection with the purchase and sale of a home. Prentiss recently represented us in marketing and selling our home at 6871 Las Colinas, Rancho Santa Fe. We were delighted with the result of her efforts on our behalf, not only as to price, but the other terms of sale as well. No one I know could have exhibited more dedication or expended more energy in pursuit of a buyer. She was always there to show the property and work with the prospective buyers to demonstrate why our home was the one for them or what modifications could be made to make it their dream house. Her interpersonal skills are exceptional. I can truly say that her relationship with the agent for the couple who purchased our home was instrumental in facilitating a transaction. " - Alan Finkelson

Awards

2021 Top Sales for Large Team award in San Diego.

2020 Chairman's Circle-Diamond Large Team award.

Specialties

Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Property Management, Vacation / Short-term Rentals

Charity

I am a proud member of the Rancho Santa Fe Women's Fund, a donor advised fund, for 12 years. Each year we vet over 100 grants requests and select those that will make the biggest impact in our local community. Since inception we have granted over $4.3M to over 130 non-profit organizations. If you are interested in joining, we would love to have you be a part of our group. https://www.rsfwomensfund.org/

About Gillian

Originally from Scotland, I moved to the Bay Area when I was eight. A graduate of San Diego State University with a BS in Business emphasis Marketing and more recently UC San Diego certified in digital marketing. I have lived all over San Diego starting in La Costa, Point Loma, Solana Beach, Coronado, Rancho Santa Fe and currently in Del Mar. I fell in love with San Diego and its athletic lifestyle. Tennis, mountain biking, hiking, sailing, horse back riding and paddle boarding, with San Diego’s terrific climate at least one of these can be done year round.

I was a VP in Private and Business banking and have owned and managed investment properties in Coronado for over ten years. I have boundless energy and thoroughly enjoy helping people find a home that is the right one for them. I have successfully represented both buyers and sellers in Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach, Del Mar, La Jolla and Coronado closing over $60 million in sales over the past three years not including rentals and leases. I help in all aspects of the home selling and buying process including providing clients experienced trades people to ready their home. This ensures my clients get the best possible price and home.

I have two adult children who are thriving in Austin, Texas and the other near Los Angeles. We are avid travelers and enjoy experiencing other cultures and learning quite a bit in the process.