Julie Ray

Julie is known for her professionalism, creativity, energy, diligence and dedication. Julie takes a hands-on approach for buyers and sellers throughout the process, from the initial meeting to closing.

Energized by the uniqueness of each deal, Julie is dedicated to developing a personalized approach tailored to each client’s individual needs. No matter how challenging or exciting the local real estate market may be, Julie’s clients can always count on receiving excellent service, informative market data and a partnership that lasts a lifetime.

Julie has a network of connections to people who can facilitate the transaction including contractors, title and escrow officers, loan agents, stagers, and more. Julie’s unique ability to connect with people is especially important. Whether purchasing a new home or preparing to sell the existing property, clients can count on her every step of the way.

As a California native who has lived in the Bay Area most of her life, Julie understands the local market and the value of buying a home in the area. A dedicated, Real Estate professional, Julie's no-nonsense approach has earned her accolades from clients as well as other realtors.

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★★★★★
"We cannot recommend Julie Ray enough. Her knowledge, professionalism, and positive demeanor alleviated the stress of selling our home. She made the process easy to navigate and kept us informed of every single step. She listened to us, took great care to meet our needs, and exceeded our high expectations. Beyond our impressions, we worked with several subcontractors who all went above and beyond, each telling us that they were happy to put in the extra effort because Julie treated them with respect and kindness. That echoed what we saw in Julie's stellar character and professionalism. We would use Julie again in a heartbeat!" - Kim + Kevin

★★★★★
"Julie Ray was my listing agent on the sale of my house and she was a dream to work with. She truly helped me with everything every step of the way and was very sensitive to my needs and opinions. The closing was done long-distance, and Julie had everything set up so it went very smoothly and easily. I can't imagine a better experience. I highly recommend her!" Thanks again, Julie, it's been a pleasure. If I hear of anyone planning to sell or buy, I'll definitely send them your way. Good luck with everything!!" - Anne

★★★★★
"Thanks Julie! I'm really happy having chosen you as my agent. You took care of everything, hauled away my unwanted stuff, designed and implemented the refresh and upgrade of my old home. You are very organized, efficient, and easy-going. As the result, my home got sold in very short period of time and at a very good price. With you taking over all the mundane tasks, I was able to focus on my moving to the new home and had some nice trips in between. I never thought selling a home can be this easy" - Rachel

★★★★★
"Julie - It was a pleasure working with you! You’re incredibly efficient and quick to respond. In addition, your radar is always up to head off potential pitfalls. This was by far the easiest property sale we’ve ever had. We’ll write you a proper testimonial soon!" - Alison + Jerry

★★★★★
"From the very beginning, Julie took the time to understand our preferences and priorities. Her keen attention to detail and in-depth knowledge of the market made the entire process seamless and stress-free. Julie's unwavering commitment to finding us the perfect home was evident in her tireless efforts and excellent communication. We are incredibly grateful for Julie's guidance, and wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone in search of a real estate professional who's not just knowledgeable but also genuinely dedicated." - Cass + Yale

★★★★★
"What a journey. You really showed me or reminded me what a difference the right person can make on an outcome. I can list so many things that are great about working with you but really you are just hard working above all. You have tremendous drive. Whatever it is that gives you that drive protect it and cherish it. Thank you again for going above and beyond." - Rafael

★★★★★
"I would highly recommend working with Julie for anyone who is interested in purchasing a house in the Peninsula. She is extremely knowledgeable of the area, and has a strong network surrounding her including realtors, contractors, designers etc. She is very personable, reliable and very organized ( love her printed and virtual guides). The thing you need to know about Julie is that she helps her clients to find the RIGHT home, she will always advise you accordingly if there are any issues with the home. She isn't like some other realtors that want to sell any home to you - Julie wants to make sure she helps you to find the right one. I will also say that we were the type of client to ask a million questions after reading the disclosures and Julie happily answered all of them- hats off to her! We are thrilled with the house that she helped us to purchase and would love to work with her again!" - The Wangs

★★★★★
"Julie is AMAZING! She is so knowledgeable about real estate and the process which was a huge help to us as first time home buyers and she made us feel so comfortable and ready when we found the house we wanted. I can't say enough about her, Julie clearly loves what she does and is awesome at it!" - Toni + Chris

★★★★★
"We have used Julie Ray both to help sell our previous house & to help find and close our current house. Her professionalism, expertise and overall demeanor made the whole experience an absolute pleasure. No matter where you live, Julie knows her stuff and will make sure the right questions are answered.We will definitely be working with her in the future!" - Alex + Miles

★★★★★
"Working with Julie was such a joy! In what is an incredibly stressful process, Julie made sure we felt heard every step of the way. She was quick to get back to us, give recommendations, and assure us that we would find something perfect for us - and she was right! Not only was she knowledgeable and used her network to help us find the best home, she also became a trusted friend who I felt truly wanted the best for us." - Marissa

★★★★★
"Buying a house in this market can be daunting, and Julie was there for me every step of the way. She heard me when I told her what mattered to me. She encouraged without overpromising. She checked in even when she didn't have to. My expectations were low and fears were high - and Julie made it happen. Today, I am 10 days away from moving into a house that's just perfect for me! Julie went above and beyond, and I will forever be grateful." - Anne C

★★★★★
"The best compliment I can give Julie is she made us feel at ease while making a very complex deal happen seamlessly. We never felt pressured and she was always available for showings and to answer questions. She has incredible insight into the Menlo Park market. I look forward to working with her on future real estate deals!" - Vinit + Roshni

★★★★★
"Julie was the most wonderful agent. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and easy to communicate with. She puts in so much of her passion into all points of the process. She made selling our house 100 percent painless. She kept me informed of all necessary aspects and she willingly walked me through all of the documents and steps, making sure everything was clear (this was my first real estate transaction so it could have been overwhelming). We knew we were in great hands from start to finish and I had absolute confidence in her. I appreciated all of her suggestions and ability to handle all aspects of the transaction. I am thrilled with the results. She genuinely cares about you, showed complete professionalism, and was so savy about the market. She was the best real estate agent from the moment we first spoke until the final part of the transaction. Thank you Julie for your wisdom, knowledge, compassion, kindness, and professionalism. We are so happy to know you and we made the best decision hiring you to sell our house." - Anne V

★★★★★
"Working with Julie was a pleasure from the start. Not only is she the consummate professional with depth of knowledge of the Bay Area real estate market, but she is also personable and fun to work with. Julie made the whole process of selling our as painless as possible. Her vast network of contractors and resources were extremely helpful in prepping the for sale within a short time frame. Julie kept us updated regularly during the process and made the negotiations for the sale of our go smoothly and, for us, effortless. We are happy to recommend Julie to anyone looking for an agent for a sale or a purchase." - Kris

★★★★★
"We could not have been in better hands than with Julie Ray. Her advice and guidance on every step of preparing our condo for sale were invaluable in achieving the best possible price very efficiently and painlessly. Her enthusiasm and professionalism make her a truly top agent. We wish we had something else to sell or buy so we could use her again!" - James L.

★★★★★
"Julie, you are truly too generous and thoughtful. And you are exceptional at what you do to boot. We could not be happier with how we were represented in our sale. As before, we will eagerly recommend you to anyone who is looking for the best, and will hope to stay in touch and maybe even work with you in the future! " - Jared H.

★★★★★
"Julie is wonderful! She did a fantastic job of listening to our sometimes outlandish requests and even helped my wife and I find our compromises. I'm so happy Julie was the one helping us find our dream ." - Alexi A.

★★★★★
"Julie did a wonderful job guiding us through the purchase of our home. We definitely appreciated her thoughtful approach and also recognized her deep experience advising clients. We would highly recommend Julie to anyone pursuing a real estate transaction." - Chris + Eileen H.

★★★★★
" I can't thank you enough, Julie, for your stellar work. I will refer you to all my friends and family when they ask who they should call when they're in need of a fantastic Realtor!." - Janet

★★★★★
"Julie couldn’t have been a better fit for me. Right away, we “clicked” and developed an easy and comfortable relationship. She is extremely organized, smart, attentive and reliable. She took the time to have lengthy conversations about what I was looking for and guide me along the way to finding a beautiful property that met my requirements. Once the offer was accepted, she was there every step of the way and even continued to offer assistance after I closed. Julie’s positive energy and fun personality made the whole experience a joy and I would definitely work with her again. " - Amy M

★★★★★
"Julie was a tremendous help during our relocation to the Bay Area. She was able to find a home that was just right for us under an unbelievably tight timeline in a crazy market. We would recommend Julie to anyone looking for a home. " - John + MJ

★★★★★
" I worked with Julie to sell my in Redwood City. I found Julie to be responsive, professional, and thorough. Julie has a great deal of real estate experience, which, ultimately, helped me receive multiple offers, and to sell my for over the asking price. Julie communicated every detail of this process, from the moment we starting working together, through the close of escrow. I am very satisfied with Julie and the real estate services she provided. " - Tony G

★★★★★
"My husband and I were referred to Julie by her colleague and we thank our lucky stars that we were! Julie was the perfect real estate agent in every way. We very much appreciated her encouraging & positive attitude - she helped assure us that we would get a wonderful (even in this crazy competitive market)! In addition, she was extremely thorough with all the endless details of buying real estate, always prompt with her follow up, and very knowledgeable of the areas/neighborhoods that we were interested in buying in. We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking to jump into the Peninsula housing market! " - Jessica + Jared

★★★★★
"I am absolutely delighted to have Julie as my realtor. She understands the market, she knows the neighborhoods, she knows the other agents, and she goes the extra mile to make sure everything is right and that you're fully informed. Having worked with other realtors in the past, and having compared notes with friends who have also recently purchased a home -- I can tell you that Julie was exceptional. Where other realtors might disappear after an offer is made and accepted, Julie's sense of professional responsibility goes above and beyond. Julie is responsive to your questions, she is organized and detail oriented, and she is devoted to her profession and your experience. I could not recommend anyone more highly or more unreservedly. " - Wilson

★★★★★
"Julie you’ve absolutely blown us away with your perseverance, optimism / "seller-encouragement”, and savviness to orchestrate a deal at a price above our initial expectations. Thank You. " - Eric M

★★★★★
"Julie Ray of Coldwell Banker in Menlo Park, was outstanding and easily the best Realtor I've ever worked with. Julie was extremely responsive and strategic, the time zone difference did not throw her off at all (we had a few pre-negotiation calls with her at midnight her time), and she knows the Peninsula market very well." - Eric O

★★★★★
"Julie was wonderful to work with during my relocation. She spent time to get to know me, my lifestyle, and what I was looking for in a home. When I finally found the perfect place, she skillfully maneuvered me through a very competitive bidding process. She was very knowledgeable and always on top of things. She was truly a trusted partner and gave me a great sense of confidence every step of the way. I will recommend her to everyone. " - Majorie H

★★★★★
"So far as I'm concerned, Julie Ray could be running Microsoft. She's just that personable, knowledgeable, organized and engaged. A 'perfect 10' of a real estate agent. I would absolutely hire her again." - Mary A