The Kelley-Rippe Team, Carol M Kelley and William Rippe, has over 40 years of combined Real Estate experience. They have represented first-time homebuyers to top executives of Fortune 500 companies and realize that in every real estate transaction a home purchase or sale is one of the most important investments in everyone's lifetime. Carol and Bill have the highest of integrity and believe their clients deserve the best in service and representation. They specialize in the South Bay Area but have sold homes as far away as Paradise, California and San Luis Obispo representing modest to spectacular homes including the prestigious Pebble Beach area. Real Estate is a serious business to both Carol and Bill and they take pride in serving their clients with honesty, integrity and courtesy which is why they earn repeat business as well as referral business from past clients. They believe in serving their clients in a straightforward manner without wasting their time.
Carol and Bill united as a team in 2008 and offer real estate expertise few agents can. In addition to Residential Real Estate, Bill is an expert in land use and together with his Team of professionals has been instrumental in perfecting lot line adjustments, certificates of compliance as well as establishing numerous subdivisions througout the County. Few agents have this acclaim.
Additional strength to the Kelley-Rippe Team comes from the strong support group they have as part of their business plan. From Attorneys, CPAs, Financial Advisors, Architects, Civil Engineers, Photographers in addition to typical real estate support from Title Companies, Lenders, Inspectors, Repair Personnel, Insurance Companies, Home Warranty Companies, and Contractors - the Kelley-Rippe Team is able to provide you with the best of service personnel to help you. "The Team" has experience you deserve, the knowledge you must, and should demand from any real estate agent. Bill and Carol have the best support team in the industry and are happy to share it with you.
Carol M. Kelley, GRI - Carol has hands-on, day-to-day experience with what is happening in real estate and why. She has participated in 'hot, cold, and in-between" markets. More importantly she knows and understands the difference between markets and how that impacts you as a buyer or seller. Carol's clients love her attention to detail and appreciate her professionalism. Carol is an honest, sincere and dedicated real estate professional who has served as a California Association of Realtors Director as well as Marketing Chair for the Almaden Marketing area. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Behavior from the University of San Franciso.
William E. Rippe - Is a fourth generation Los Gatos resident and real estate investor. He is a graduate of Pepperdine University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management. His emphasis was investments and Real Estate. Bill has attained many awards. The San Jose Magazine has honored him as one of the top 5% sales of all Realtors in Santa Clara County for many years. Bill has been instrumental in establishing many subdivisions in the area including the Lexington Reservoir, Los Gatos County Club, Shannon & Hicks developments, Mitchell, and much more.
In November 2009, Carol and Bill completed the NAR GREEN Designation. Their intent is to be more informed and be able to counsel individuals interested in the concepts of GREEN living, building, and
preservation of our planet.
Together Carol & Bill represent... Old Fashion Professionalism; Technologically Advanced.
