Lilli Rath

Lilli Rath

REALTORĀ® | DRE 01727293
About Lilli

With roots in Germany and a background that spans Europe, Lilli Rath brings a global perspective and a wealth of experience to East Bay real estate. Since moving to the United States in 2000, she initially worked as a marketing and sales representative for a fine jewelry firm, quickly embracing the vibrant energy of California’s West Coast. Multilingual in English, German, and Russian, Lilli offers a warm, accessible, and tailored approach for each client, making them feel at home throughout the selling and buying process.

Lilli’s career in Real Estate began in 2004, where she worked alongside one of the East Bay’s top-producing agents. Upon earning her real estate license in 2006, Lilli joined the Elena Hood Real Estate Group specializing in the Lamorinda, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, and Concord areas. Developing a reputation for her extensive local market knowledge and unwavering focus on client success – always making it her top . Today, her clients value her expert negotiating skills, meticulous attention to detail, and genuine care at every step of the transaction.

Beyond real estate, Lilli is an active member of her community, volunteering with the Ladies Society at St. Vartan Church. When she’s not working with clients, she enjoys exercising, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

Lilli’s dedication to building lifelong relationships, coupled with her commitment to her clients' success, extensive market insight, and passion for helping people, makes her a trusted advocate for clients throughout the East Bay.

Client Testimonials

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ā€œWe had a terrific experience when we worked with Lilli to find our house in Lafayette during the summer of 2017. I don't think I can do Lilli justice in a short review, but here are a few things we found really valuable in working with her: 1 - Informative: we were moving from another part of the Bay Area and needed help understanding the Lamorinda market. Lilli really helped to deprogram us from all the assumptions we developed while living out on the peninsula (e.g. that the market was too competitive to make offers with contingencies), and helped us understand the lay of the land of all the neighborhoods in quick order. 2- Patient & Wise: we looked at so many homes together that I literally lost track of the number -- but Lilli's patience with us never flagged. She was always very candid about a home's faults or tradeoffs, and never tried to 'push' us to move on anything. She also helped us rationalize our over-asking bid amount when my wife an I were talking in circles. 3- Personality: while there is something inherently stressful & exhausting about house-hunting in the BA, it made all the difference in the world to have someone as delightful and genuine as Lilli as our guide. She is very upbeat and optimistic, without being saccharine. She's looking far enough ahead to know the decision she's helping you make may span not only decades, but major steps in your life. Simply put, she cares about people!. It makes her a joy to work with! ā€œ - Frey

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ā€œLilli is the ultimate professional and goes above and beyond every time. This is our 4th transaction with Lilli and we have absolutely no reservations about recommending her. ā€œ - Anthony

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ā€œLilli was absolutely amazing. She is extremely knowledgeable about the market, and has been exceptionally patient with us as her buying clients. She has spent numerous hours with us viewing different properties and has always given her honest advice. We are truly happy Lilli was on our side and would recommend her to ANYONE! Thank you, Lilli, we truly appreciate everything you’ve done for us and our family! ā€œ - Jenny

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ā€œOver the past 5 years, my family has had the pleasure of working extensively with Lilli Rath. From helping us rent a temporary home to assisting us in purchasing two homes and selling another, Lilli has been there every step of the way, proving herself to be so much more than just a trusted agent. In fact, she has become a trusted advisor who always has our best interests at heart, a skilled communicator who keeps us informed throughout the entire process, and an all-around joy to work with. Her expertise and professionalism have made our real estate experiences seamless and stress-free, and we look forward to continuing to work with her for years to come. ā€œ - Erik

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ā€œLilli is THE BEST realtor!!! We were blessed to have her represent us on our first home and cannot say enough good things. She kept us calm throughout the process and was knowledgeable about everything. We will be working with Lilli for the rest of our lives and plan to spread the word to family and friends in the East Bay. ā€œ - Samir

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ā€œLilli is helped us with both the purchase of our new home and sale of the former one. She really listened to what we wanted and has been super patient with us throughout both processes. We felt she had our back and was truly on our side. Lilli explained the housing market in various locations, and helped us hone in ones we would like. She is really upbeat and energetic and truly knowledgable of the entire process of buying and selling. She advised us on which houses we saw were great or if they would need more work than we would want to put into it. When there was a problem with the appraisal, Lilli was able to successfully negotiate with the seller and their agent. The sale of our former home also went smoothly and quickly. She put us at ease. It couldn't have been easier. ā€œ - Monica

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ā€œ Working with Lili has been an amazing experience. We started looking at homes over a year ago and with the pandemic, Lili stepped up to help me secure my home with confidence. Lili assured me that the right home will be there for me and sure enough it was! Lili was available 24/7, even on nights and weekends which I always appreciated. Lili is the best of the best and would work with her again anytime! Not only did we find the house I wanted in the neighborhood I wanted but we were able to avoid a bidding war with everyone else due to her negotiation skills. Lili is a great negotiator! Buying a home is also stressful but Lili's attitude and confidence always help keep me calm. I 100% recommend Lili Rath! ā€œ - Cliff

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ā€œ If you need a professional, reliable and honest Realtor, choose Lilli. She sold our home in less than a week getting the highest price for our model in the subdivision! She found our new home and orchestrated the closing of both properties so that we were able to move right in at close! She also found buyers for rental property we sold earlier this year. Lilli has the answer for any real estate questions you may have so don’t hesitate to call her. You’ll never get voicemail! Put your trust in Lilli. You won’t be disappointed. ā€œ - Ron and Harry

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ā€œ You definitely will be great hands with Lilli as your realtor. She will bend over backwards to see that your dream home is found. On top of that, she is a strong communicator and has a trustworthy work ethic. Lilli contributes to your home purchasing experience all the way. ā€œ - Kristin

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ā€œ If you are looking for a stellar real estate agent that knows the market, I highly recommend contacting Lilli Rath! She is very professional, responsive, and thorough. Lilli is extremely personable and made us feel comfortable throughout our whole buying experience! We look forward to working with her again in the future. Thanks for all of your home buying help! We will definitely recommend Lilli to all my friends and family looking to buy or sell. ā€œ - M.H.

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ā€œ Lilli Rath is an amazing Real Estate Agent. She is very professional and a pleasure to work with. She helped us obtain our very first home. She is very cultivated and truly understands the real estate market. With Lilli’s experience in the industry, she made the home buying an easy process for us, yet very memorable and knowledgeable. Anytime I needed to reach out to Lilli, she’s always available. If you are looking for a real estate agent who will work for you and with you, then I would highly recommend Lilli! ā€œ - Sandra

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ā€œ Lilli went above and beyond for us. She is so knowledgeable and had great insight that made the home buying process both enjoyable and educational. We are so thankful to have had her in our corner. Will recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell. She is simply the best! ā€œ - Patrick

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ā€œ Lilli was referred to us by friends and we had the same great experience that they did. We were looking for a fixer upper on a strict budget and Lilli had great insight throughout the process. Lilli was able to summarize and estimate the cost of repairs and additional details very quickly to support our decision-making on offers. After we had an offer accepted, Lilli made the escrow process very easy for us as we were first time home buyers. We strongly recommend Lilli! ā€œ - Ben & Lucy

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ā€œ Great Agent!! Lilli came as a referral, and after a quick introduction call, she jumped into action that very day. Lilli had every weekend mapped out for us to ensure we had a full understanding of what was available. She didn't shy away from any question or curiousity I had, and I had many. Lilli was committed to getting us into the right house, and after a few weeks of searching, our offer was accepted and we couldn't be happier. ā€œ - D & J

Spotlight

Lilli Rath's July Market Update


The spring real estate season didn’t quite unfold the way we typically expect. Across the Bay Area, we felt the impact of persistent economic uncertainty and higher mortgage rates—which led to a softer spring market than usual. Fewer buyers felt confident jumping in, and that shift is reflected in this month’s data.

Lilli Rath's July Market Update

Lilli Rath’s Listings

a view of swimming pool with outdoor seating
1/55
Listed By Compass

$1,675,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,927
Acres
0.36
a front view of a house with a garden
1/31
Listed By Compass

$1,599,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,829
Acres
0.56
$1,399,000 | 92 Gaywood Place, Moraga, CA 94556
1/37
Listed By CompassOpen: 7/26 01:00PM - 04:00PM

$1,399,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,839
Acres
0.44

Lilli Rath’s Transactions

Past Sales
a front view of a house with a yard garage and outdoor seating

$4,082,500

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
4,793
Acres
0.15
$2,736,000 | 959 Sunnyhill Rd | Lafayette

$2,736,000

Bedrooms
4

959 Sunnyhill Rd

Lafayette

$2,700,000 | 105 Byerley Court, Alamo, CA 94507

$2,700,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
4,251
Acres
0.58
a couple of potted plants in front of house

$2,400,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
3,108
Acres
0.27
a living room with furniture and a wooden floor

$2,300,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
3,046
Acres
1.72
a swimming pool with outdoor seating and yard

$2,225,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
3,133
Acres
0.23
$1,970,000 | 2746 Erb Court, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

$1,970,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
3,215
Acres
0.31
a front view of a house with a yard and garage

$1,800,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
2,236
Acres
0.15
$1,390,000 | 57 Meadow View Road, Orinda, CA 94563

$1,390,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,098
Acres
0.29
a view of a house with a backyard

$1,325,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,559
Acres
0.15
$1,315,000 | 1046 Rolling Woods Way, Concord, CA 94521

$1,315,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
2,415
Acres
0.21
a front view of house with yard and green space

$1,300,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,830
Acres
0.21
$1,275,000 | 616 Harrogate Court, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

$1,275,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,466
Acres
0.33
a front view of a house with a yard

$1,260,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,843
Acres
0.17
a view of a house with a yard

$1,258,750

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,829
Acres
0.56
$1,250,000 | 1317 Saddlehill Lane, Concord, CA 94521

$1,250,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,537
Acres
0.15
$1,228,000 | 136 Moraga Way, Orinda, CA 94563

$1,228,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,128
Acres
0.57
$1,215,000 | 325 Pikes Court, Martinez, CA 94553

$1,215,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,890
Acres
1.00
Past Rentals
a front view of a house with a yard

$11,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
4,645
$6,500 | 712 Ironbark Court, Orinda, CA 94563

$6,500

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,287
a front view of a house with a garden

$6,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,829
front view of a house with a street

$5,900

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,350
front view of a house with a yard

$4,500

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,210
a view of entryway

$3,850

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,840
$2,400 | 820 Villa Lane, Unit 4, Moraga, CA 94556

$2,400

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
882
a front view of a house with a yard

$2,200

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
680