
Specialties
Listing Agent
Relocation
Property Investment Firm
Estate Agents
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz, BA, Biology
Graduate, Realtor Institute, GRI
UC Berkeley Extension, Technical Writing Program Certificate
"Shelley is a joy to work with! She helped me stage my home so it really looked like a model
home. It never looked so good. The sale went smoothly and I didn’t have to wonder how we
were progressing, as I’ve seen with other agents. It was like having a friend take care of the
details. " - E. Fox
"I’m writing to tell you how very pleased Sarah and I have been with your representation during
the selling of our home. As you know, it had been over 20 years since we had engaged in this
exercise. Nonetheless, I knew what an emotional experience it would be. We had known for
some time that we would be moving, since construction on our future home had been
completed. As you may recall, we met you at an open house in the neighborhood and we were
very impressed with your eye and your presentation. When the time came to sell, although I
know perhaps a dozen Realtors personally, you were our choice. And a wise choice it was.
Right from the beginning you gave us help staging our home for maximum potential. You
answered all of our questions, and got us rolling. You referred us to carpet folks, floor
refinishers, painters, a chimney and fireplace guy, and you were able to get the spa people to
move when I had been unable to get any action whatsoever. All of the people you
recommended did fine work, and it was obvious that they all had a positive professional
relationship with you. We got our house ready to show, repainted, re-carpeted and detailed in 24
days; we could not have done it without you. You and your staff remained very positive and
supportive when it looked as though no one was interested. As it turned out, all of your
predictions, like your advice, proved to be accurate. We would have been happy to pay 7% or
more for your services. And the capper is that you were a delight to work with. You’re so bright
and fun that it made the whole experience more pleasant. Many Thanks. " - S. Foland
"After 8 weeks on the MLS with another Realtor we received no offers, even after we lowered our
asking price 3 times. Still nothing. Then we heard about Shelley Cartier from a mutual friend that
she can really sell a house even where other agents tried and failed. So we asked her to list our
house to see if she really was as good as her reputation. After 2 weeks, we had an offer at full
asking price. Of course, we accepted the offer and praised Shelley for her speedy success. We
can honestly say Shelley is a hard working real estate agent and can produce results when
other agents cannot. We highly recommend Shelley as your real estate agent for all your real
estate needs. " - D. Kwok and N. Tantra
"Thank you for the great job you did in selling our home and representing us. I can’t begin to tell
you how wonderful the experience working with you was, compared to our initial experience with
our previous Realtor. Your professionalism and thoroughness was very refreshing! In my
opinion, you go above and beyond “full service”! As a broker myself, and having spent over 20
years in new home sales and marketing, I am aware of the hard work and energy it takes to get
a home sold in today’s market. I appreciate you keeping us updated throughout the listing and
sales process and I was amazed at how quickly you were able to complete our transaction. It
was also a great touch when you showed up at our signing appointments at the title company.
We appreciated the fact that you took the time to be there even though we signed our
documents at different times and you had to be there twice! When you are selling a relatively
high end property, it is very reassuring to know that you have a Realtor who cares so much
about the transaction! Please refer any potential clients to us and we will let them know how
great it was to work with you! " - C. Douglas
"Where to start?! Shelley was recommended to us by a coworker. "Please use Shelley, she's the best!". I have to say this was one of my best decisions: calling her. This house purchase is a first for my husband and me. She helped us understand the inflation and how the market reacts. She has experience in loan management, so when we did not hear anything on our purchase, she could ease our minds by explaining what happens next. We purchased a new build, so we worked with Shelley for a 9 month time frame. I really believe that we have a friend! It has been a trying time to get to closing, but Shelet was able to calm storms, clear the air, and de-stress us. I don't plan on buying for a very long time, but if I did, Shelley would be my first call. Shelley, you have made this process painless and much easier for us. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!! " - C and D Engel
"As a single homeowner, I had a difficult time finding a real estate agent. I interviewed 6 agents
and each one appeared to have a mechanical approach to selling my home. When I met
Shelley, I knew that she could get top dollar for my home...And that she did! The following are
the top 9 reasons Shelley should be your 1st choice and #1 real estate resource:
9. She knew what upgrades to make and which ones to leave for the buyer.
8. She staged my home to make it look UNBELIEVABLY beautiful.
7. She knew exactly where to price my home and respected my bottom line price.
6. She understood when I got cold feet and talked me through the emotional roller coaster on
numerous occasions. She always assured me that she would take it off the market if I changed
my mind.
5. She returned every one of my phone calls in an unbelievably timely manner.
4. She ALWAYS looked impeccable and professional.
3. She fought for me when the first buyers backed out 2 days before closing.
2. She watched my pennies more closely than I did.
1. She loves her job and it shows in everything that she does.
It was clear to me after working with Shelley that her main motivation is driven by the fact that
she wants to change the way people view the real estate industry. She gives to her community
through honest service and integrity. In exchange, she hopes to gather plenty of happy
customers who will refer their friends and family. Thanks, Shelley, you are the best. I am finally
living my dream in Boulder, Co. and I never could have done it without your expertise, integrity,
and great sense of humor." - D. Gordillo
"We want you to know what a pleasure it has been doing business with you. Right from the start
you made us feel secure in our choice of Realtors. Thank you for your help staging our home
and the valuable information you gave us that sold our house quickly. You were always
professional in the way that you handled the paperwork and financial side of the sales. We
appreciate your returning our calls and answering all our questions. You guided us through the
process without any difficulty. You enabled us to sell our home quickly and for more than we
thought possible! " - J. and C. Scarlott
"Thank you for your professional work in selling our home this month. As you know, we chose
your service over several personal friends of ours who are also in the real estate business. You
helped us stage our home, prepare it for the highest value sale and you even helped us arrange
for the repairs we needed to make to close the sale. Bottom line, within 5 days of putting our
home on the market, we had seven offers. In the end, we were able to sell it for $65,000 more
than we had expected. I’m sure you cannot promise those kinds of results to all of your clients
but if any were to ask me, I would tell them that you are the most service-oriented and
professional Realtor we have dealt with in the 30 years that we have been buying and selling
homes. " - L. Maynard
"Thank you so much for selling the house on behalf of my mother. You sold her house in an
unbelievable 2 days! Your enthusiasm, efficiency, and professionalism in selling her home was
so much appreciated. You walked me through every step of the process. What started out as a
desire to help my mother sell her home as quickly as possible, ended with meeting someone
who is truly a professional. " - S. Tillotson
"I just wanted to write you a brief note to thank you for all of your help with the purchase of our
new home.To say we were nervous buyers is somewhat of an understatement! But you helped
us through that and stayed ever patient as we took our time to become comfortable with what
was such a huge purchase for us. I have already recommended your services to a coworker
that you have subsequently represented to sell and buy and I will continue to recommend you in
the future. " - P. Rachael
"My wife and I just wanted you to know that we appreciate all the work you put into making sure
our home could sell in time to close on the purchase of our new home. Your innovative way of
presenting our home for sale by having it priced right and the “staging” advice you gave us
proved priceless. We still cannot believe it SOLD in 11 days during the month of December
when sales are typically slow. We are both thankful for your professionalism and would not
hesitate to recommend your service to anyone selling or buying a home. We are certain of your
continued success because we have experienced the quality of service you provide. This says a
lot from two individuals who work in the same industry! Again, many thanks for a job well done
and much appreciated! " - J. and R. Panigbatan
"I wanted to thank you for your efforts and expertise in helping me sell my home. I really
appreciate your willingness to listen to my objectives and help me price my home correctly. Also
your fantastic talent for staging was key in getting the price I wanted from my home. It was great
the way you put several of my furniture pieces to their best advantage, it made the rooms so
much more appealing. It was great working with you. " - V. Lowdermilk
"Shelley Cartier is an outstanding Realtor. She is very professional, warm, patient, and
conscientious. She worked very hard for us and was extremely thorough. Her experience in
“staging” was proven by the many comments we received from potential buyers and their
agents. We highly recommend Shelley for your real estate needs. " - M. and P. Williams
"We just wanted to thank you for all your hard work in selling our home. As soon as the house
was put on the market, we moved to Boise leaving you with the job of letting our painters, carpet
cleaners, and house cleaners in to make the house presentable for sale. You never once made
an objection to the demands we put on you. All during the closing you were right there with us,
the buyers and the escrow company. You always kept us informed of the proceedings of the
sale from a long distance. We would highly recommend you to our friends in the area who are
either looking to buy or sell a home. Thanks again for all your great work in selling our home in
just 4 days at list price during a very volatile real estate market. " - J. and B. Campbell
"Shelley Cartier recently listed and sold our home. We were delighted with Shelley’s
professionalism, staging ability and market knowledge which allowed us to price and sell our
home $47,000 over the last available comp. We also appreciated Shelley’s years of experience
in the mortgage industry and insight into various financing options for our new home that she
helped us purchase. " - B. Hicks
Charity
Habitat For Humanity, Volunteer Homebuyer Liaison, Livermore Ca.
Internal Revenue Service Volunteer Income Tax Assistance VITA Certificate