Real stories, real results

Changing lives through real estate.

Forty years of introductions, worldwide. Here are some of them.

Sheila Chonis standing in an open red doorway, welcoming a client

Where my referrals have landed

Doors opened worldwide.

Arizona, California, Ohio, Georgia, Florida, Portugal, Italy. Wherever your referral is headed, I have either walked that ground or I know the professional who has.

Sheila Chonis with Joan and Steve C. at their new forever home

What clients say

"We couldn't be happier with the entire experience."

We recently worked with Sheila to purchase our forever home, and she was outstanding from start to finish.
Sheila is incredibly knowledgeable, detail-oriented, passionate, and professional. Her communication was exceptional: any time we had a question, she responded within minutes. And if she didn't have the answer right away, she took the time to research and get back to us promptly.
She kept us informed every step of the way and proved to be a great negotiator. Sheila was truly a pleasure to work with, and we would highly recommend her to anyone searching for a home.

- Joan & Steve C.

More love from clients

In Sheila we trust! As experienced homebuyers, we approached buying a new home with some trepidation, expecting sales pressure and an after-sale "sell and forget" posture. Not so with Sheila!
She worked closely with us to get us the lot and home we wanted, a home with many options and departures from the norm. Sheila was our trusted advocate throughout construction, closing, and punch list fulfillment.
She understood that buying a new home should be an exciting process, and she fed our excitement in the right amounts at the right times. Her advocacy never wavered. We got the beautiful home we wanted. Sheila helped give us a better life!

- Tracy and John R.

Sheila Chonis was so helpful in helping me sell my house in San Francisco. We had a complicated situation, because my brother and I owned half of the house, and my aunt owned the other half.
Sheila was able to find a realtor that was able to navigate the different personalities and us all wanting different things. She interviewed the realtor who really knew the area, and how to deal with difficult situations.
The realtor she selected sold the house quickly and got a lot more money than expected. I would highly recommend having Sheila endorse any realtors that you might need, outside of the area, or even outside of the country.

- Carol J.

California

A California Connection

A local client needed help managing the estate sale of a family property out of state. It was a sensitive, overwhelming situation with many moving parts.

I connected them with a compassionate, concierge-level REALTOR® who understood both the sensitivity of an estate sale and the dynamics of the fast-moving California market.

The result: nineteen offers and a sale price of $560,000 over asking. The family felt seen, heard, supported and, most importantly, at peace.

Portugal

Across the Globe in Portugal

Another client was exploring an international move for retirement. Instead of sending a list of names, I went to the source, literally. I traveled to Portugal.

My goal was to build a trusted network of vetted agents and attorneys who understand the experience of American expats starting anew.

Now, when my client is ready, so is his dream team. His path will be paved with confidence.

Atlanta

Matching a Mission in Atlanta

A corporate client working in Uber's electric vehicle division needed a commercial agent in Atlanta to locate a parking lot for their driverless fleet.

Within hours, I had them connected with the right commercial expert, someone who understood zoning, logistics and corporate site selection.

This client now reveres me as their first call for any future real estate needs.

Florida

Finding Community (and Pickleball) in Florida

A client needed to sell two properties in Florida. Knowing she is an avid pickleball player, I searched specifically not only for a qualified agent, but for one whose profile mentioned that same passion. (Bonus: her partner happened to be a semi-professional pickleball player.)

That shared interest created instant rapport, and the comfort of community at a very difficult time of loss and transition.

This referral ignited a relationship grounded in empathy and understanding. The best connections are about compatibility.

Who should I connect next?

The moment you refer to me, I'll design the right real estate referral: the right market, the right personality, the right plan.

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