Kate McCaffrey Group | Real Estate Agent | Compass | DRE 01355206 | Alameda, Oakland, San Leandro

As first time homebuyers in a difficult market we wanted to make sure we went with the right agent to help guide us through the process. We worked with Amy L in the Kate McCaffrey group who was a perfect fit. She was honest, hardworking and straightforward. She was well connected and helped us see homes quickly and filter through all the noise. Couldn’t recommend Amy and her group more!

I cannot recommend our agent Amy Loughran and the whole team at Kate McCaffrey Group highly enough. As buyers in the notoriously tricky Alameda market, we found Amy's deep local experience and sharp instincts to be invaluable. She helped us navigate the common tactic of 'teaser' pricing (listing low to drive bidding wars) by providing clear, accurate data on where market rates actually sat. We ultimately purchased a Victorian home, and Amy was instrumental in helping us understand the special considerations and responsibilities that come with owning a historic resource. Her expertise in this area gave us a level of confidence we wouldn't have had otherwise. Once we were in escrow, Amy truly went above and beyond. Even through the holidays, she was incredibly responsive and never missed a beat. She provided us with excellent referrals for local contractors and was a wealth of knowledge regarding schools and neighborhood nuances. Even though we closed escrow just 2 days before New Year's Day, Amy and the others on the team kept us informed and moved the process along as quickly as possible. If you want a dedicated, well-connected team that truly understands the unique character of Alameda homes, work with these folks!

Working with Kate's team--with a special shout out to Sheila Mofrad, my primary agent--was an exceptional experience. I especially appreciated the quick responses to my questions and the rapid arrangement of inspections and vendor visits. The house was made available as-is at a transparent price while plans were being made for an interior refresh. It sold in about 7 days at my dream asking price in January/February 2026, without the refresh, thanks to the work of the Kate McCaffrey Group!

Outstanding experience working with Sheila Mofrad when we sold our home, and with Amy Loughran buying our home. Their team works together very well to coordinate the many aspects of the buying and selling process and they were always very responsive and helpful when questions came up along the way. Will definitely use them again in the future and I highly recommend them!

Kate and team were fantastic to work with. They have the know-how and marketing expertise to get your property noticed and to help you get the best price for your home. Her team of dedicated associates were always on call to answer questions and offer solutions whenever necessary. They know the Alameda market and provided in depth analysis of comps and realistic expectations of the expected sale price. They employ a team of designers and contractors to get your home looking its best before going on market. They handled all aspects of the sale from the staging to the final close. Courtney and Shaylnn especially went above and beyond in guiding the whole process. We are extremely happy with the outcome and glad we went with Kate McCaffery.