Welcome to the Sonoma Valley!
Sonoma Valley is truly remarkable. With its world-class wineries, historic downtown, and spectacular weather, it’s easy to see why so many people fall in love with the area. And when you’re ready to move, you need an experienced agent by your side. Serving clients in the Sonoma Valley area, Christine Benson has over 37 years of industry experience and is one of the region’s leading real estate experts.
Originally from Oakland, Christine has been a longtime resident of the Sonoma Valley community, where she has worked and raised her family for many years. Christine’s real estate journey began in 1985 at the age of 22. After graduating from college, she wanted to pursue a career in real estate management. Today, Christine is one of the area’s leading agents and the unofficial ambassador of Sonoma Valley. As a premier agent, Christine has built her professional reputation on the relationships she has formed with her clients. Whether she’s working with buyers or sellers, she provides all her clients with five-star customer service. As a result of her hard work, Christine has built a sustainable business based on word of mouth, whether it’s through referrals or repeat clients. She also received many industry awards and recognitions. She consistently ranks in the Top 5-8% of all Coldwell Banker agents worldwide and was recently honored with the International President’s Circle Award. Christine is a Certified Seniors Real Estate Specialist and Certified Real Estate Investment Advisor.
When working with her clients, Christine leads by establishing relationships with her clients. From the first meeting, Christine begins by determining her clients’ main priorities, whether it’s to find a vacation property, their forever home, or to sell their property to start the next stage of their lives. By forming bonds with her clients, she provides them with the support they need through every step of the process. For Christine, there is no better feeling than helping her clients follow their dreams of living the Sonoma Valley lifestyle.
Along with her role as a top-tier real estate agent, Christine is a proud advocate for the Sonoma Valley Community. She is part of the Impact 100 local woman's group, with an aim for community outreach and improvement. She is also the proud mother of three adult children. In her spare time, you can find Christine cooking, hiking, hosting events, and spending quality time with her friends and family.
Christine's Certifications and Credentials
I recently had the pleasure of working with Christine to purchase a condo in downtown Sonoma. Christine clearly has a deep passion for her career as a Real Estate agent as you can easily see that she loves her job and the services she provides. She really cares about her clients and their needs as well as the community and neighborhood she lives in. Her commitment is reflected in her attention to the det...
We, lawyer and family, knew the reverse mortgage would be due soon after the ill owner's death and I recommended Christine to the family. They took to her right away and loved her enthusiasm and warmth, and information she was able to provide. When the reverse mortgage company wrote threatening letters after the owners death we were able to quiet them with Christine's listing, schedule, and early open ho...
We originally met Christine at an open house. Although that house was not what we were looking for, Christine was. Next we came up with a list of homes that we wanted to see and Christine added a couple more, we toured them together so Christine could see what we liked and disliked about each, and at the end of the day, she said "I know what you are looking for and I will find it for you". And she did. S...
Christine is the most knowledgeable, professional, thorough, detail-oriented, thoughtful, sweet, fabulous, and fun person we have ever had the pleasure of conducting a business deal with! We cannot rave about her enough in every way. Her constant communication and instant responses 24/7 are incredible! How does she juggle so much, all the while making you feel you're the most important and wonderful clie...
Christine made what could have been a stressful experience fairly stress-free. She was masterful at pulling together and scheduling a top-notch group of professionals to accomplish whatever was necessary to prepare my house for listing. This included highly qualified individuals involved with required inspections, painting and staging which were all scheduled in an extremely short period of time. Christi...
We met Christine touring a home she had listed. While that home wasn't right for us, we were so impressed her market knowledge, responsiveness, insights and general good nature that we asked to represent us. Within a week we found another home, made an offer, got the offer accepted, had the inspections done (thanks to Christine's local connections), went into escrow and closed today. The market is is muc...
We were fortunate to meet Christine at an open house that turned out to be our new home. There was an immediate connection and we were impressed by her knowledge of the Creekside Community and Sonoma in general. Christine was especially helpful in our inspections process and worked hard to find a vendor who could give us visual access to a spot in question beneath the house; she sent us video in real-tim...
Christine came highly recommended and for a reason. We were unable to be in Sonoma for this search and we felt confident and comfortable with relying on her knowledge of Sonoma and the current real estate market. She was on top of the rapidly moving market, listened to our needs and desires, and kept us informed as we remotely navigated the market. We never had any problem reaching Christine with questio...
Christine is a real professional who worked hard to understand our needs and then find the right home for us. In a tough, competitive Real Estate market, she has the experience and savvy to get the job done. She's a good listener and communicator and has a wealth of local knowledge and contacts. She gave us good advice on handling negotiations, and when our offer was accepted, she got the home inspection...
Christine Benson has an amazing attitude and detailed knowledge of the Sonoma Real Estate market. She recognizes and considers the needs of her clients. Christine helped me through the tears and fears of selling our summer home. She understood the importance for me to be comfortable with my decision to sell the property, which was in the family for 70 years, and find a local buyer committed to the area. ...
Christine was an excellent agent in every respect. She has a thorough understanding of the Sonoma Real Estate market. Although many brokers may also have that, Christine distinguishes herself by her patience. We ended up looking for the right house over a 2 year period. She did not try influence us as we went through highs And lows reviewing properties. Christine allowed us to take our time until the rig...
Christine's professionalism was of the highest quality. She was in constant communication with us and successfully coordinated all necessary personnel for the completion of complicated transactions between three clients. She also understood the emotional component of leaving and moving to a new home, which we appreciated. We will not hesitate to recommend her to friends and family and consider her our Re...
She is very responsive, and kept in communication with us through every step in the process. She is very knowledgeable and explained everything in regards to what she was doing and what we needed to do. She recommended and helped coordinate inspections and people to work on the house. She did a great job in marketing which resulted in many people stopping by the open house. She even watered the plants si...
Christine was instrumental in helping me place my home on the market. From the beginning, she assisted me in hiring the needed services required in preparing my home for market. Her consistent communication throughout, gave me ease, in knowing that everything was handled. Thanks to Christine I am now on my way to the next chapter, in a smaller home closer to my family. I would highly recommend her to any...
Christine represented me when I purchased this property 6 years ago and I had no doubt about hiring her to sell it. Christine proved, once again, extremely knowledgeable and we'll versed in the Sonoma Real Estate market. My sale posed some unique challenges which she handled like a true pro. I am sincerely appreciative of her patience and professionalism and would recommend her without hesitation.
Christine is aggressive, nice, creative, and detail-oriented all at the same time! We had not purchased a home in over 20 years, so a lot about the process has changed. Christine patiently answered our questions and provided guidance when we needed it. She is also very knowledgeable about the area and that has been a big plus as well. We are very happy that we have been able to work with her!
Christine meets you, connects with you and from there on is there for you. We appreciate her and sing her praises to the world. Thank you, Christine, for your knowledge, expertise and friendship. You have made our move to Sonoma so much easier with your help and kindness.
Christine helped make home ownership in California a reality. Knowledgeable, precise, and calculated with every step of home purchasing. I immediately felt comfortable with Christine, she knew exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for your professionalism and expertise.
Christine is great to work with and was always on top of what was going on, sent me the latest properties coming on the market and how to best approach the buy. Also appreciated the time spent with her associate Madelyn. Would work with Christine again.
Christine was wonderful to work with. Her knowledge of the closing process was very impressive. She was very thorough every step of the way and made sure we understood each element. We were very happy that she represented us so well.
Working with Christine Benson was an absolute pleasure! From the beginning of my home search in Sonoma to closing day, Christine went above and beyond to make the process smooth and enjoyable. Her deep knowledge of the local market, combined with her attentiveness to my needs, made me feel confident and well-supported throughout. Christine was always available to answer my questions, provide updates, and...
Christine and David are wonderful to work with. From showing me houses, to negotiating a deal, Christine and David worked hard in my behalf. They are also a great resource, recommending everything from flooring installers to mortgage lenders, Christine and David helped make my dream of living in the Valley Of The Moon come true. And for that I am so grateful.
Christine is an excellent realtor. We are so impressed by her knowledge of the Sonoma area, her specific understanding of all the details regarding home selling and buying, her courteous, friendly and kind relationships with other customers, and her professional approach to every issue that came up along the way. Additionally, since we are new to the area, Christine has been over-the-top in helping conne...
I had the pleasure of working with Christine Benson as my real estate agent in Sonoma Valley, California, and I couldn’t be more impressed with her professionalism and dedication. Initially, I wasn’t even considering purchasing a home, but Christine quickly changed my mind when she showed me the perfect property that met all of my needs. From the moment we begin the process, Christine demonstrated her ex...
Christine is a the best agent we have worked with in the sale or purchase of a home. Over the past several years we have purchased 2 homes, and sold 2 homes in Sonoma all using Christine as our agent. She goes above and beyond from the beginning of the process to the close all the time in constant communication with us regarding any updates or questions we may have had. Christine is simply the Best!!!
She is high energy and a positive person. Kept me on track to get the house marketed and SOLD. Christine stayed in constant contact from beginning through the close of escrow
Very positive experience. Christine was very familiar with the neighborhood and the HOA. The house was priced correctly and sold quickly. I never felt pressure, she was compassionate and explained what to expect
We met Christine Benson through a neighbor while living in Sonoma. Christine came along at the perfect time–as we were searching for a qualified agent to join us in our journey to sell our casa in Temlec. Christine knows her community and business! Housing sales had slowed a bit and she was able to hit a grand slam, by selling our place in a mere 32 days. Plus, the individual that purchased it was the pe...
Christine was the perfect agent for me. She was helpful, kind, knowledgeable about the area and had all of the resources I needed to prepare my house for sale. She is truly a gem in the real estate business. I highly recommend her for any of your real estate needs.
It was a pleasure to work with Christine. She made the process easy, set up inspections, priced our home at an incredible price. We sold it within a week of listing. Very impressed, highly recommend Christine to anyone selling or buying. She knows the market and you won't be disappointed!!
Selling your home is not for the faint of heart. There are myriad complications that arise. I was so impressed with Christine and David‘s ability to stay calm and focus on solutions to the problems. She has very high standards in getting a house ready for sale. In the end, it was all worth it as the house sold quickly above asking price.
Christine was recommended to me by a former neighbor. She also sold his house. I am very glad that I chose Christine as my Agent. She has an excellent knowledge of the area where my house was located and has a keen sense of market value, which would be fair to both seller and buyer. She gave me great advise regarding the property and helped me a lot in all aspects of the sale. I believe that's why it sol...
Christine did an absolutely wonderful job selling my home after my husband passed. It was an emotional decision to sell and I had a reverse mortgage home. Christine was with me through every step of the process. She was patient, kind, personable, and extremely knowledgeable, especially with the short sale and negotiating the best sale price. I would highly recommend Christine Benson to anyone looking to ...
Christine was extremely helpful selling my father’ s home. This was a complex sale which she helped us though from start to finish. Her experience working with senior adults proved valuable as well. I would definitely recommend her.
If you’re looking for a detail and service oriented real estate agent, look no further than Christine Benson. Christine has a trusted team of professionals (painters, gardeners etc.) that we utilized to get our home ready for sale and she was there with us every single step of the way, advising and guiding us and keeping everything on track through the entire process, start to finish. Christine’s motto i...
Christine helped in an emotional time as we had to sell my mothers house after her passing.. She was efficient and coordinated all the necessary inspections and work needed to sell the home. I would consider her help in the future.
Christine will go to work for immediately. She pays close attention to the details and offers advise on getting your property ready for sale. She knows all the professionals that can help upgrade your property to make it more attractive to potential buyers. Christine keeps your interests in mind throughout the process, and she will follow through to bring about a successful sale.
Christine came highly recommended and for a reason. We were unable to be in Sonoma for this search and we felt confident and comfortable with relying on her knowledge of Sonoma and the current real estate market. She was on top of the rapidly moving market, listened to our needs and desires, and kept us informed as we remotely navigated the market. We never had any problem reaching Christine with questio...
Christine is a real professional who worked hard to understand our needs and then find the right home for us. In a tough, competitive real estate market, she has the experience and savvy to get the job done! She's a good listener and communicator and has a wealth of local knowledge and contacts. She gave us good advice on handling negotiations, and when our offer was accepted, she got the home inspection...
Christine Benson has an amazing attitude and detailed knowledge of the Sonoma real estate market. She recognizes and considers the needs of her clients. Christine helped me through the tears and fears of selling our summer home. She understood the importance for me to be comfortable with my decision to sell the property, which was in the family for 70 years, and find a local buyer committed to the area. ...
Christine helped make home ownership in California a reality. Knowledgeable, precise and calculated with every step of home purchasing. I immediately felt comfortable w Christine, she knew exactly what I was looking for... thank you for professionalism and expertise.
Christine was wonderful to work with! Her knowledge of the closing process was very impressive. She was very thorough every step of the way, and made sure we understood each element. We were very happy that she represented us so well.
Christine Benson represented my mom when selling her home of 31 years. Chris is very knowledgable, not to mention patient and helpful. She came to the house, since my mom has difficulty walking, and Chris explained the process, reviewed disclosures, and was able to answer all of our questions. We had a great offer on the house after being on the market for one day! Chris found the perfect buyer for mom's...
You just can’t get anyone better to take care of every aspect from start to finish and beyond! We wouldn’t have realized our dream without her. Blessed to call her friend.
Christine was awesome! I'm not sure where to begin. Here knowledge and expertise is broad and deep. She was completely in sync with what I was looking for and did not spend any time leading me down the wrong path. Her advice was sound and her attention to detail was simply incredible. As a first time home buyer in California I felt completely comfortable that I was appropriately represented and in the be...
You just can’t get anyone better to take care of every aspect from start to finish and beyond! We wouldn’t have realized our dream without her. Blessed to call her friend.
Christine is knowledgeable, smart, and efficient. Working with her has been an absolute delight! I would highly recommend Christine to all - her proficiency in real estate services is exceptional! Navigating through the complexities of selling real estate in probate or trust scenarios can be daunting, yet Christine surpasses expectations to ensure successful transactions. In addition, Christine's wonderf...
Christine was very patient and helpful throughout a more challenging time in my life. When ever I had a question, she promptly responded with a thoughtful answer to help guide my next move. Christine works with a gusto like I’ve never seen, she can do 18 things at the same time and execute them all flawlessly! My head hurt watching her work! Christine has many, many contacts in the valley to assist with ...
If I could, I would give Christine Benson and David Wurst 10 stars for their help with selling my mom's house after her passing. What seemed like an overwhelming nightmare in the beginning, all went as smooth as silk thanks to their knowledge and unwavering support throughout the entire process. They referred me to an excellent probate attorney, as well as numerous inspectors and laborers who were highly...
Christine is resourceful and responsive and was a joy to work with when I purchased my home. Her knowledge was invaluable during my move to the new home. She is generous with her time and network and genuinely cares about her clients.
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