Dana Bambace

She and her husband live in Carmel, grateful to be raising their children in the same beautiful community that their parents chose to raise them.

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"We highly recommend Dana Bambace. She is extremely knowledgeable, smart and professional. Having grown up in the area, she knows all the in and outs of Carmel’s tricky codes and regulations. But what really sets her apart is her personal touch. Throughout the two years she assisted us, Dana was consistently patient and always wore a smile. With her help, we bought an amazing house and can’t wait to move in." 

B. Bach | Buyer,  September 2022

"I feel fortunate to have engaged Dana Bambace to help me sell
my mom’s townhome. We had a long term tenant in place which
added another level of complexity to what I initially thought would
be an easy property sale. Dana referred me to a real estate
lawyer for guidance in modifying the terms of the lease.
Numerous challenges arose regarding showings because of our
tenant. She handled them all with kindness and grace, working
around the obstacles and solving problems as they arose. She
made the sales process incredibly smooth despite the fact I am an
“out of town owner” and limitations surrounding the tenant
occupied unit. Dana created a detailed report after the inspection
and referred me to companies to help make necessary repairs.
She advised me on when to press the pause or ‘wait and see’
buttons. Her team coordinated repairs with me, the tenant and the
repair team. When we received multiple offers, her communication
with a buyer’s agent helped propel the sale price above asking.
Dana brings value to the negotiating table, extremely important
since rising interest rates cooled the real estate market, right as
we listed the property for sale. I could go on and on, but I
recommend you call Dana and talk with her yourself. I
wholeheartedly recommend Dana for her kindness, market
knowledge and negotiating skills. I would not hesitate to use her
for a future real estate transaction."

-E.Castles, Seller - Pacific Grove, August 2022
 

"...We just wanted to thank you and your team for making the whole experience of selling Alice’s house relatively effortless (…or at least for us!). Your concierge service was a godsend for us in helping to clean up the house and get it ready for sale. Truly fantastic! The fact, for us, that we did not have to revisit the Carmel area in any respect to sell the house was phenomenal. Thank you all so much for all your efforts to make the process as simple as it was for us. Your team truly earned every bit of the commission! Many thanks again…"
-B. Groefsema | Seller, December 2021

""Dana and The Bambace Peterson Team of Compass Carmel has
excellent and extensive knowledge of the entire Monterey Bay
marketplace. Dana provided properties quickly and on a continual
basis which matched the outline of property characteristics we
desired. She and her entire team are extremely responsive and
were very respectful of our time and scheduling constraints.
Always punctual. Dana's knowledge on appraising the condition of
a home are detailed and in depth. She also possess excellent
negotiation skills ~ with favorable results! Of particular interest to
us was her outstanding network of service and product providers
for inspections and post sale maintenance/repairs. Working with
Dana was an absolute pleasure, earning our highest
recommendation.  We know exactly who to contact for our future real estate needs..."

Tirza Coe, Buyer - June 2022

“I started working with Dana a full 5 years before I bought my new home. Even though I was not in a position to buy at that time, I knew Carmel was my ultimate destination and Dana was so generous with her time to help me develop the profile of where I wanted to live and familiarize me with my options. Then more recently, I accelerated my search and Dana accelerated her work on my behalf--and also introduced Melissa into the mix as they tagged teamed me to help me find the house I would ultimately buy. The market is competitive and I wasn’t sure I could compete but Dana and Melissa helped guide my offer through the process and I was left stunned when my bid was accepted. I am forever grateful.”
-L. Vais, Buyer-  April 2021

"I want to sincerely thank you for the amazing job that you did on selling Mom's house. You went way beyond expectations. I had been in Real Estate for twenty years, both in New York City and in New Zealand. I have never known anyone to bring the quality, professionalism and care that you have brought to this experience. You are amazing!!"
-Jo Lanigan, Seller June 2021

“I’ve worked with Dana Bambace on a number of transactions over the years. I’ve watched her hone her skills and grow into a top realtor on a National level. With the housing market in its current demand exceeds the situation, I needed exceptional care and guidance. Dana came up with a plan that made our experience stress-free and maximized the opportunities in the market. Bottom line; 1 week on the market and closed with a 275K over ask position. Absolutely exceeding expectations on every level! Thank you, Dana! You’ll always be our go-to!”
- T. Minnich, Seller 

We met Dana on a rainy day in Carmel while trying to find some open houses. We had tried to reach a couple of other agents, but as open houses were cancelled due to weather this proved to be somewhat futile. before calling it quits we called Dana...we found her number at an open house that had been cancelled. She came out in the rain and took us to a number of different homes. We weren't expecting to find something on our first day of looking, but we did! We were thrilled that Dana was available to help us through the process...she navigated us through some unforeseen challenges unique to the sale of this particular home with professionalism and a sense of humor. She was available and resourceful but never pushy. She is sharp, enthusiastic and honest. (And fun!) We live in Southern CA, so having someone in Carmel that we really trusted was a great relief.
- G. & M. McColl., Buyer - 2020

I was looking for an experienced, energetic, determined, and creative professional while my wife was looking for someone that was trusting, authentic, sincere, and always willing to go to bat for us.
When it came time to make a selection, one of our close friends had spoken very highly of Dana Bambace. We decided to reach out and shortly thereafter we were off to the races. Looking back, we were probably one of the more complex transactions given the constraints of trying to sell our home off market while concurrently trying to buy a bank owned home which had so many surprises. The challenges and complexities almost seemed to fuel her which was unexpected, yet welcomed by us. What really impressed us was that after the litany of inspections we set up, she suggested we get the sewer line checked, which was courageous given it had the chance to yield deal-breaking information.
In closing, what sets Dana Bambace apart from other agents is her instinctive ability to know how far to push the boundaries of negotiation in the 11th hour and mitigate the emotional rollercoaster that sets in if the process is not carefully prepared. When we felt like we hit a roadblock, she always had an idea or exit strategy ready to share. It was very comforting and should the day come again to buy or sell a home for us, Dana will be getting the call.

-B.Brosseau, Buyer - Pebble Beach, 2020

Dana is amazing. She is always enthusiastic, honest, and an absolute delight. She saw us through a years-long process of finding just
the right place for us, negotiated brilliantly on our behalf, and is there for us long after we’ve closed. I could not recommend an agent
more highly.

-M.Waite Clayton, Buyer 2020

Dana is an exceptional real estate agent and we consider ourselves fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with her. Dana is as smart, savvy, hard working, and tireless as she is kind, compassionate, and a pleasure to work with. We are tough customers and have dealt with real estate agents in Connecticut, New Jersey, Los Angeles, Chicago, Napa, Carmel, and Marin County. Dana provides superior customer service and her expertise and skill are second to none. We write this review because she has earned it and we post it here so that others can be confident in their real estate transactions knowing that they have made the right choice with Dana and can rest easy in her good hands.
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We have bought and sold a lot of houses over the years, both in Canada and the U.S., and have only really great things to say about working with Dana. Extremely professional and responsive, right from the get go. Never, ever pushy and always very direct and honest. Also extremely knowledgeable about Carmel, even specific streets and neighbourhoods - pros and cons to each.
Dana quickly figured out our "style", identifying houses that would interest us, and those that wouldn't. She was patient, spending significant time with us over a number of visits helping us find a house we really liked. Once the decision was made to purchase, her handling of the negotiations and legal paperwork was fabulous. I highly recommend Dana and her team to work with, could not have asked for anything more.
-D.Poirier, Buyer 2019

"We recently worked with Dana to buy our new home in Pebble Beach. Dana and her team did a fantastic job of educating us on the market, and ran a very efficient and effective buying process. Dana and her team showed us over 30 houses as part of the process! She has great relationships, her knowledge of the local market is outstanding, and she is always personable and helpful. We recommend Dana without reservation.”
- Rod Matthews, Buyer - Pebble Beach

"Dana was FABULOUS. In every way. She is truly a consummate professional. It’s scary how much she gets done and how quickly. Responsive, knowledgeable, friendly, delightful. I could go on and on. We found us THE BEST POSSIBLE AGENT in Carmel. "
- Elizabeth and Peter Sealy