Katy Thielke Straser

2 weeks ago

Lena was an absolute rockstar throughout this entire transaction. She was always available, provided invaluable expertise and was truly in our corner. We can't wait for Lena to represent us on some of our homes when we sell! 10/10 recommend!

1 month ago

Working with Lena Gustafsson was truly an exceptional experience from start to finish. She brings a rare combination of deep market knowledge, professionalism, and genuine care that made the entire home-buying process smooth and stress-free. Lena took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for and went above and beyond to guide me through every step with clarity, patience, and unwavering dedication. Her communication was always prompt and thoughtful, and she consistently advocated for my best interests with honesty and integrity. What really set her apart was her attention to detail and ability to anticipate and handle every challenge with confidence and ease. Lena doesn’t just treat you like a client—she treats you like family. I’m incredibly grateful for her support and cannot recommend her highly enough to anyone looking for a truly outstanding real estate agent.

4 months ago

Lena was very helpful and accommodating for us while we were in the process of making our first purchase in CA. We were buying from out of state and she was able to work around our schedule when we could fly in and to call or FaceTime otherwise, which was a huge help to us in navigating this process mostly from afar. Additionally, I liked working with her because she was never too pushy or salesy like agents can be sometimes, she gave us space to engage in our terms.

5 months ago

Lena did an amazing job as my agent for selling my single family home. I was truly impressed by her dedication and attention to detail. She was able to sense the market right and position the home well to fetch the price I was looking for. Everything from preparing the home, staging, marketing, timing the open houses etc was very well managed. She went above and beyond to ensure everything was done right. I would strongly recommend using her services.

8 months ago

Our house in Menlo Park was on the market for six months, and we ultimately decided to switch to a different listing agent. We researched various agents and, after reading her glowing reviews, we reached out to Katy Straser with Compass. She met us the next evening on her way back from Santa Monica, bringing along her colleague Rachel. Despite their travels, Katy and Rachel came well-prepared, presenting us with a comprehensive portfolio of comparable listings and a detailed schedule outlining the next steps, including hiring vendors to enhance our property. Their confidence was infectious; they assured us that our house wouldn't stay on the market for more than two weeks. At that point, feeling hopeless, we decided to trust their process. Katy and Rachel wasted no time taking charge. They coordinated with vendors, arranged for our previous stagers to remove their items, and brought in their own stagers to completely revamp both the interior and our spacious backyard. Remarkably, within less than two weeks, our house was transformed into a vibrant, inviting space just in time for the open house. When we officially listed the house, we received three offers on the first day of the open house, which fell on a Friday. To our amazement, Katy secured an offer that was $455K above our asking price! We are incredibly grateful to Katy, Rachel, and their fantastic team for taking care of everything from day one to the closing. Living an hour away, we only needed to stop by once to drop off the keys the day before closing. They worked tirelessly and effectively to ensure our house was ready for the market and sold for the best price. They made the entire process effortless for us and truly earned our trust. Christopher & Jackie Fey