100% in your cornerIt took 6 years (on and off), but we are getting our keys today! Cathy has been more than amazing through it all. She’s incredibly smart, hard-working, responsive, honest, and has a refreshing sense of humor, which is much appreciated. You will never have to second-guess her motives–she’s 100% in your corner, and did I mention she’s smart? It’s difficult to adequately emphasize how important it is to have a brain on your side. I can’t recommend her highly enough!
A breath of fresh airIf you want someone who tells you like it is, that’s Cathy. Her upfront honesty is a breath of fresh air. She is able to assess what you are looking for and even suggests options you haven’t considered.
A huge assetCathy is such a huge asset as we are getting our house ready to sell! She came and walked through the house with us giving us her opinion on what we should do AND what we should not do. My husband was able to take some large, costly items off his fix it list!!! Now we can focus our time and money on things that will give us the best return when we list next month. Thank you Cathy!!!!!
A true professionalMy husband and I needed an organized, knowledgeable realtor to help us find great investment properties and Cathy Francis filled the bill. She found three properties for us to purchase as part of our 1031 exchange and they have now all closed escrow and are ours. Cathy’s expertise and assistance in all aspects of our purchases (finding suitable properties, negotiating the purchases, making sure the inspections were thorough and timely, and watching our timeline closely) made working with Cathy a pleasure. She is a true professional with whom we would work again when we are in the market.
By far the hardest working realtorJust finished selling my condo in SLO with Cathy. She went above and beyond to make the process painless. She was by far the hardest working realtor I have ever had the pleasure of working with. You cannot go wrong with having Cathy as your agent.
Can’t say enough good things about CathyFrom the very first conversation, I felt that we were in good hands. Everything was explained to us from start to finish. Every question that we had (and we had many) was answered quickly and she made sure we understood and encouraged us to keep asking questions. Her response time was very much appreciated! Previous reviews have said that she is 100% in your corner and I couldn’t agree more. She has a great sense of humor, is beyond patient and very honest! This was our first home purchase and Cathy has helped make this a great experience!!
Cathy Erased Our StressBuying a house in today’s market is extremely stressful. Cathy erased our stress by being totally competent, knowledgeable, friendly, trustworthy, and extremely hard working. And the fact that she has a wonderful sense of humor certainly made the whole process a joy rather than a burden. A friend recommended Cathy to us and we are thankful to have found her. We asked her to show us properties on the Central Coast from Arroyo Grande to Templeton and her experience and knowledge became clear as she was able to educate us on the very diverse culture and even climate of each town. Cathy is willing to go the extra mile to find the right home for her clients. Thank you Cathy. You are the best!
Cathy Francis is a Godsend!Cathy Francis is a Godsend when selling your property in SLO County. We used her on recommendations from our former property manager, and she lived up to all of our expectations. We were not in SLO when we planned to put our condo on the market. Early on we had a water leak, and she managed to help us find the right people to repair the damage. She kept on top of the progress and also helped us find new flooring and oversee the installation. When I tell friends that our realtor did this for us, people are amazed and impressed. This was clearly above and beyond. Cathy also managed to sell our property for a price well above asking, to help us find an Estate Sale company and to supervise some moving with a POD. We cannot say enough about how much she helped us. She is both competent and caring. It showed up in every communication we had. I can’t say enough about how lucky you would be to have her as your realtor.
Cathy gets five shiny starsCathy Francis is smart, hard-working, honest and professional. She is also fun and witty and knows all the down low on everything/everybody. All of that makes driving around with a realtor looking for a house to buy into an actual good time, something you pretty much never say about the house buying (or selling) experience. She listened to what we said we were looking for and filtered appropriately, not wasting one minute of our time. My wife (who found this gem of a realtor) and I both agree – Cathy gets five shiny stars.
Cathy is a Godsend!I recently inherited a house that needed A LOT of work and I had no idea where to start. Cathy helped me assess the financial trade-offs of keeping it or selling and once I decided to keep it as a rental she has been an invaluable resource as to how to tackle this big project. Her ties to the community and years of experience are a huge asset as she has great contacts and provides wonderful referrals! I would not hesitate to contact Cathy if you are looking to buy or sell in this area – she has a great eye and understands the economy of this area.
Cathy is a SUPERSTAR agent!Excellent service that always exceeds my already high expectations. I’ve bought and sold multiple homes with her and she makes the buying or selling process as smooth as possible. Cathy is smart, professional, prepared, energetic, motivated, capable, resourceful, and humorous. Hands down the best around.
Cathy is a superstar agent!Excellent service that always exceeds my already high expectations. I’ve bought and sold multiple homes with her and she makes the buying or selling process as smooth as possible. Cathy is smart, professional, prepared, energetic, motivated, capable, resourceful, and humorous. Hands down the best around.
Cathy is awesomeShe listened to our wants and needs and jumped right in. She is honest, dedicated and hilarious. Being first-time home buyers we had a million questions, she gave us the information we needed, and advice.
Cathy is fabulous!She made my home purchasing experience almost effortless and was very knowledgeable about the properties and SLO in general!! I cannot say enough about her professionalism and the care she shows toward her clients. My experience could not have gone any better! I HIGHLY recommend Cathy to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!
Cathy is fantasticWe had owned a rental in San Luis for 10 years while our children attended Cal Poly. As you can imagine when we went to sell it, the students had destroyed it. When I met with Cathy at the house and looked at the disaster, I literally cried. She was so supportive, put her arms around me and said “its just elbow grease”. With the help of her, her husband Steve, and myself we hauled away piles of trash, garbage, you name it. She was with us every step of the way while we got the house ready to put on the market. Even when we had weird stuff thrown in front of us, she never faltered. If you want someone who knows the market, works hard, knowledgeable of the laws and codes in San Luis County, and makes you laugh when you get discouraged, Cathy is your realtor. We cannot thank her enough for her diligence and perseverance to get the job done. I am proud to say a lovely family is enjoying their new house because of Cathy’s hard work.
Cathy made the purchase seamlessWe made an offer on a home in Cayucos and Cathy made the purchase seamless. She made sure our documents were signed, organized the inspections, met with the contractor, communicated well with the lender and escrow company all the time emailing us daily with the details. We were able to return home to the Central Valley feeling confident in Cathy handling the purchase. Cathy is amazing! I would recommend her hands down as a professional, knowledgable real estate agent.
Cathy was great to work with!Cathy was great to work with. She’s smart, capable, down-to-earth, and fun. We were really happy with the deal she managed to get for us. She stayed on top of every single detail and made the whole process easy. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a home in the Morro Bay area..
Cathy will go to bat for you and isn’t afraid to get her hands dirtyBuying or selling your home is one the most important transactions of your life, and is a daunting and complicated process even with help. She’ll go to bat for you, and give you the straight dish. Her communication is first-rate. She knows the process front to back and helps you with every stage of the transaction. As your agent, Cathy puts your best interests first. She’s also got a host of great references to help you through any pre- or post-sale repairs or renovations and takes a genuine interest in helping you make your new house a home.
Cathy’s a gemMy husband and I love Cathy. She’s a lovely, intelligent, and very funny person, as well as a top-notch experienced agent. She handles the transaction process like a champ and knows how to smooth out any rough edges, ensuring that her clients have a wonderful and low-stress experience.
Excellent communicationWe moved from the east coast (goodbye snow, humidity, and hurricanes – hello fire, drought and earthquakes!) and thank goodness we were referred to Cathy Francis as the realtor to go to! Communication was always excellent and Cathy thoroughly knows the area, the prices, and all the workmen you will need to fix up your new home, as she has lived and renewed homes in the area for many years. She was patient with our ignorance and extremely knowledgeable about which houses were going to require a lot of work and the time and costs involved. She went over above and beyond for us and I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Goes above and beyondCathy goes above and beyond what a realtor needs to do. She even helps pack! She is smart, funny and on top of things at all times. She will guide you expertly.
Great sense of humorI was looking to relocate to the SLO area and contacted Cathy Francis based on her excellent reviews. She spent an entire day showing me around and provided excellent information on the various areas. She listened and never tried to push me into anything I had no interest in. Cathy was friendly, great sense of humor, and knew each area so well. She has spoiled me for any other realtor!
Highest Recommendations for Cathy Francis!
Our son attended Cal Poly, SLO and over several years of visiting him we just fell in love with the rural beauty of the central coast. We kept talking about the prospect of relocating here from the bay area but didn’t know where to start. Fortunately for us, we got in touch with Cathy Francis! She helped orient us to the real estate market here and learn what different communities had to offer. She also spent time getting to know what features were important to us and steered us to tour just a few homes that were the best fits. Cathy consistently provided sound guidance throughout the real estate transaction and was always willing to go the extra mile when unexpected issues arose. She also worked tirelessly to keep us in the loop and let us know what we needed to do.
My wife and I have now worked with Cathy Francis on four separate real estate transactions for homes and investment properties in San Luis Obispo County and we look forward to working with her again in the future! She’s knowledgeable, diligent, and fun, and frankly, she’s the best darn real estate professional we have ever worked with! We are delighted to give her our highest recommendations!
Highly recommend her!We were so impressed with Cathy and her knowledge of the SLO area. She listened to our needs and wants and showed us properties that fit them. Highly recommend her!
Honest and trustworthyCathy helped me sell my house….she painted, staged, moved furniture, told me what to keep and what to get rid of. I learned so much while working with her and her husband. They are honest and trustworthy and I always felt had my best interest at heart. She also helped me when looking for a place to buy and was very patient while I changed my mind about what I wanted and didn’t want over a period of 6 months of looking. She knows where to go to buy everything you’ll need to remodel. She is a fantastic resource. She was fun to work with and so very knowledgeable.
I would definitely recommend Cathy to everyone as a realtorCathy was great! After trying to contact realtors and get listings she was the only one to respond to us and help. The same day we called her she sent us listings. The next day we put an offer in on a house, and it was accepted the following day. If it wasn’t for Cathy we wouldn’t have gotten the beautiful 1950’s house. She was very professional and helpful. I would definitely recommend her to everyone as a realtor! We will for sure use her again if we decide to buy another house!
I wouldn’t use anyone other than Cathy!I’ve known a lot of realtors, but very few truly have the pulse on the market, are honest, and represent their clients to the fullest. Personally, I wouldn’t use anyone other than Cathy!
If you want someone that will do the best for you, hire CathyCathy is truly amazing. She helped me buy my third house and sell the house I was living in. She knew exactly what to do to stage it perfectly. I would never trust my real estate needs to anyone other than Cathy. She is business savvy, honest, funny, and an absolute pleasure to work with. If you want someone that will do the best for you, then hire Cathy.
Incredibly patientCathy is fabulous to work with. We were looking for a property in SLO for our son, who is a student at Cal Poly. As real estate investors, we have worked with multiple real estate agents in other parts of the country, so finding the right realtor was vital. We initially spoke with Cathy by phone after much research online. She met all of our expectations and helped us find what we were looking for. Cathy was incredibly patient, had tremendous knowledge about the nuances of SLO neighborhoods, took the time to truly understand what we were looking for and was a lot of fun in the process. We were in constant contact throughout the process and never felt pressured. Her integrity, individualized attention and attention to detail are incomparable. We can’t imagine working with anyone else will be working with her again soon.
Knowledgeable, an excellent communicator, and a hardworking diligent agentThis is the second time we have used Cathy Francis as our real estate agent in San Luis Obispo. She is awesome! We used her for both purchasing and selling property and she was always on top of our transactions. She is easy to talk to and was great about explaining the process as well. She is a skilled negotiator which resulted in us obtaining selling and buying prices that made us very happy.
Knows how to get things doneWorking with Cathy was an excellent experience. She has high standards, knows how to get things done. I found her to be generous and helpful, with no BS. A good, if rare combination.
Lovely to work withI called Cathy to research listing my rental property in Los Osos. She returned my call immediately and with my agreement to work with her listed the property in a matter of a few days. She kept in touch with me via email and phone regularly to inform me of showings and strength of interest. She generated a full-price offer with a 30 day close just 30 days from posting the listing. She is lovely to work with and very motivated and thorough. I highly recommend Cathy
My transaction went quickly and smoothlyI consider myself fortunate to have found Cathy Francis. The move to the Central Coast was a major decision for me, and Cathy had all the knowledge, patience, skill, and good sense to guide me through my eventual purchase of a home in Pismo Beach. I first got in touch with Cathy when I was still in the Pacific Northwest. We communicated for a few months and Cathy helped me feel more and more familiar with the market here, even at that distance. Once I was in town, my transaction went quickly and smoothly. Cathy listens intently and she never lost sight of what I told her I was looking for. I can’t emphasize enough how well she uses her knowledge of people and place to suggest the right fit for the client. I know I was in good hands throughout. An exceptional experience.
No one else has had the enthusiasm for what they do or go “above and beyond” as Cathy does
Cathy recently acted as an agent for the sale of our home. This was actually the third time that Cathy has represented us, in both the sale and purchase of properties. In the recent sale of our home, Cathy advised us on how to make the house show well and how to get top-dollar for the property, as she did in the sale of our home before that. On several occasions she helped us in the process of moving. During the purchase of our prior home, when we arrived for our final walk-through Cathy was already there, sweeping out the garage because she had noticed some scraps/debris leftover from the sellers; while we did some final measurements before leaving, she busied herself sweeping the patio. Her actions were “icing on the cake”, giving us a bit of privacy.
Now that we have relocated out-of-state, we will miss her lively outlook, sense of humor, and energy level.
No-nonsense professionalI actually interviewed a number of real estate agents when I decided to buy in this area. I settled on Cathy to my good fortune. She is a no-nonsense professional who knows her stuff and gets stuff done. She will help in many ways. I have seen her roll up her sleeves, clean a garage, paint, remodel, and stage interiors to facilitate sales. Her abilities to coordinate various parties to a sale, and keep the paperwork moving in a timely manner are impressive.
Our interests were her top priorityHer tagline of “hard work and keen sense of humor” is spot on! She was proactive in managing schedule, risk, and budget. In every instance, Cathy picked up the slack for her “out-of-town teammates” when issues arose (as they typically do in this process). She understands the market, her advice was practical and useful, and she kept us informed throughout the process. If you want an agent that will spend the time to focus on you and your needs as a client,… in the central coast market, you don’t need to look any further than Cathy as the best agent.
Proactive, prompt, friendly, and funI live in the Bay Area and decided to purchase an investment property in San Luis Obispo. I was exceptionally pleased with the service provided by Cathy. She helped me through a process that included (1) going into escrow on one home, (2) falling out of that same escrow (due to issues with the property), (3) finding a second (better) property, (4) putting an offer on that property, and (5) then closing on that property. Through these “twists and turns” Cathy kept the process going, kept a GREAT attitude, and became a friend to me and my family. She is super hardworking and a pleasure to work with. She knows the SLO market very well and helped me find the perfect home! I highly endorse Cathy!
Reach out to Cathy FrancisIf you’re looking for a real estate agent that will take your needs and make them her own, work diligently to protect your investment, and communicate effectively on your behalf throughout the process – then you owe it to yourself to reach out to Cathy Francis.
Reach out to Cathy!If you’re looking for a real estate agent that will take your needs and make them her own, work diligently to protect your investment, and communicate effectively on your behalf throughout the process – then you owe it to yourself to reach out to Cathy Francis.
Responses were so quick you’d think she had no other clients!I engaged her for a distance sale – that is, I live in Nevada and the home I wanted to sell was in San Luis Obispo. Being far from my home was not a problem for Cathy. She handled everything that needed to be done there. From the beginning she offered great advice that got my home sold quickly at the asking price. She also arranged for cleaning, landscape improvements, and repairs that were needed. When papers needed to be signed she used DocuSign, which is so easy to use and is secure. Cathy was never more than an email away (or a text) and her responses were so quick you’d think she had no other clients!
Rock-solid adviceCathy is an excellent real estate agent. She has given us rock-solid advice through the years when it comes to the housing market, housing trends, etc. she’s upfront and honest and does not play games. She is 100% committed to her customers and the only real estate agent we consider using.
She is amazingIf you want the most knowledgeable, best connected, reliable, and hard-working agent, hire Cathy. Cathy sold my first house in 8 days above our asking price when the market was horrible. We did all the fixes and de-cluttering she suggested. She even staged my house. Meanwhile, she found a great new house for my family and negotiated a fantastic deal. She is amazing.
She really gets itOnce again, Cathy was just amazing. She really “gets it.” My husband and I have a very particular taste, and she was on the lookout for us from the get-go. She found exactly what we were looking for, and made the transaction easy. This was our second time buying a home with her, and we are looking forward to selling our first home with her very soon. She is always calm, funny, and common-sensed. I also love to pick her brain about remodeling ideas because she really knows where the money should and shouldn’t be spent. She’s just the best!
She was absolutely amazingAs a first-time homebuyer, I was quite nervous about the entire process. I didn’t have a very good idea of what I was doing or what I was even looking for. So when I was recommended to Cathy I wasn’t sure what to expect. From the very first call to the end of the process she was absolutely amazing. From beginning to end she worked hard to make sure that my experience in buying a home was as it should be, joyful. She was honest and blunt, which I appreciated, and helped me through every step of the process. Thanks to her I’m now a proud homeowner. It’s very clear why she came so highly recommended to me and that’s why I recommend her to anyone else who is looking to buy a house.
She was instrumental In finding our perfect new dream homeCathy’s expertise and professionalism are exceptional. Cathy knows the market and is an excellent negotiator. She’s able to see the possibilities and knows the best service people in the county. Putting our woodland house on the market during the COVID pandemic was intimidating but Cathy made sure all safety precautions were followed. As we were looking for a house to buy she was careful to make sure all recommended guidelines for personal protection and safety were the standard. She was not taking any health risks for us which I appreciated. Cathy was also extremely thorough when assessing the merits of each home for last cation, value, and condition. She was instrumental In finding our perfect new dream home. Let her help you sell, or find, your home.
She will get it done for youCathy is the BEST real estate agent with whom I have ever worked- and I have owned a number of houses over the years. She is professional, extremely knowledgeable, smart, and a lot of fun. If you want a great experience and not a giant headache trying to buy or sell, CALL CATHY. She will get it done for you.
She’s energetic, fun and quick-witted and sees this as more than a business.Cathy was a godsend. I expected to have to cycle through a couple of Realtors to find a good match, but she was the first one I called and I didn’t need to call anyone else. Her expertise in what she does, from explaining microclimates to understanding the appreciation one can expect from various property types in different towns and neighborhoods, is outstanding. She’s energetic, fun and quick-witted and sees this as more than a business. She takes a personal interest in helping match buyers with the house that suits not just their needs but their personalities and lifestyles.
So fortunate to have Cathy guiding meCathy took the time to find out what was really important to me. She was extremely thorough and I felt treated me not only as a buyer, but as a friend that she wanted the best for. In other words, this simply wasn’t about the sale but really wanting to find the perfect home for me to feel safe, happy and at ease. We achieved that and I love where I live! After the sale was complete, Cathy even put in the extra effort to help organize a painting party and took care of some basic electrical issues that needed to be addressed. To this day, she has been available to me for any advice on my home, whether that be who to use for replacing a furnace to garbage disposal issues. I can’t thank Cathy enough!
Thank you, Cathy!Selling a home is one of the most stressful undertakings there are, stress that’s compounded when one has two real estate transactions in process simultaneously. This was the case for us and without Cathy‘s expertise, we likely wouldn’t have made it through escrow to closing. Cathy‘s experience and knowledge in navigating the very hot San Luis Obispo real estate market began with her sitting down with us at the outset and going through the numbers. This allowed us to set the best price for the market, garner several viewings by prospective buyers, and ultimately find the one buyer that was the perfect fit for our house. Kathy’s no-nonsense, straightforward, and honest approach to selling our home directly resulted in a timely sale at a price point above our expectations. We highly recommend Cathy to everyone wanting to get down to business and sell their home. I can’t think of anyone better to do so! Thank you, Cathy!
The best agent aroundCathy helped us buy and then sell our townhome in Arroyo Grande. Her keen wit, attention to detail, and superlative knowledge and insight into the Central Coast real estate market makes her the best agent around. She’s honest, hard-working, diligent, and caring. It was great working with her!
Thoroughly knowledgeableWe recently moved into a new home in SLO and Cathy served as our Realtor. Since we were located out of the area we relied on her to follow up on many items before and after the closing. She is thoroughly knowledgeable in all aspects of a real estate transaction and is ALWAYS available when needed. She responds promptly and always represented our interests. She went beyond our expectations throughout the entire process. When we got to our new home she had snacks waiting and had even changed the furnace filter! Cathy was a pleasure to work with! Highly recommended.
Truly an advocate for her clientsIf you are new to the area or an old-timer Cathy is truly an advocate for her clients. Commission or not she always looks out for her clients, difficult or easy. She has a list of lenders and professionals to make her deals work. Easy to refer to friends or a family member.
Truly cares for her clientsCathy is truly a gem. She truly cares for her clients. She is very knowledgeable. You won’t regret selecting her as your agent. She is on top of everything and extremely responsive. We were able to close in 21 days (we got a cash offer). Everything went smoothly.
Upfront honesty and directnessCommunication is HUGE between an agent and a buyer/seller and that WILL keep the whole process running smoothly AND with minimal headaches. We also appreciated her ability to ‘interpret’ those challenging forms and documents that needed signatures throughout the process (God love Docusign!). There were many times I had to call her and say ‘what is this?’ as it ‘read’ backwards to normal thinking processes, but she walked me through it and explained everything so I could understand it…. HUGE when it comes to those complicated forms!
Very resourcefulCathy is wonderful to work with. She is very resourceful and finds clever solutions to sometimes tricky problems. She is smart and knows what questions to ask to get the right results. She communicates well and often and doesn’t leave you hanging. She is a wonderful asset to any transaction. Most of all – she is fun!
We are so grateful to know CathyCathy has always been available to give us advice about when we should sell or not sell and what we should do to help the process. We are so grateful to know Cathy. I highly recommend her!
We couldn’t have chosen a better real estate agentCal Poly parent here! First off I would like to say, Cathy is an amazing hardworking real estate agent. As our kids moved on we had a condo to sell and we are so glad to have found Cathy! Selling this condo proved to be a challenge due to Covid and Cal Poly moving to online instruction. Cathy was with us from the get-go and provided us with excellent advice and customer service for 11 long months. We had multiple sales fall apart due to financing issues from buyers and still Cathy remained positive and provided guidance at every turn. She went above and beyond, keeping an eye on the condo, hiring appropriate repair persons and coordinated all appointments. She provided weekly market updates and checked in with us regularly. She even volunteered to show the condo for out-of-the-area real estate agents. We couldn’t have chosen a better real estate agent. Cathy truly provided the best service we could have asked for!
We really trust herWe recently used Cathy to help us purchase a house in Grover Beach. We’ve used several other realtors before but Cathy is far and away the best one we’ve come across. She was on the ball, got things done promptly, and ALWAYS returned our numerous phone calls. Other realtors kinda beat around the bush and whatnot, but Cathy didn’t waste our time and we really trust her. We also referred her to a friend of ours and they just closed, too!
Well in tune with her client’s needsCathy is an Expert in Real Estate. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with her. If you are looking for a Realtor to truly represent you, look no further. Cathy knows what to look for in a transaction and uses this knowledge to protect her clients. It’s obvious that she is well in tune with her client’s needs and drives them to get results. Cathy carries my highest recommendation to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate.
You can count on CathyCathy is an absolute asset to the Real Estate business and a fantastic Realtor to have on your side representing you during any and every Real Estate transaction! You can count on Cathy for honest and straightforward communication. She works hard all the way through the transaction to ensure her clients are well taken care of every step of the way. I trust Cathy with my business and my referrals.
You can not go wrong with having Cathy on your teamI had the pleasure of working with Cathy recently while she helped us sell a house. I had started off my search for a realtor knowing that I would be working with them from a distance so I needed someone that I could trust to take the wheel with the process and feel confident that they would be honest and upfront with me. I contacted Cathy and right away I felt at ease with her. She was very responsive but laid back with a great personality. She also truly knows her stuff when it comes to everything real estate, which I appreciated greatly. Cathy is an extremely hard worker and she went above and beyond for us during the selling process.
You won’t be disappointedCathy was great to work with as we sought our home in SLO and the area. She was patient, creative, extremely knowledgable, responsive and fun! We were coming from the bay area to retire in SLO and ultimately Cathy helped us find the right place. Use her, you won’t be disappointed.