Real estate and beautiful homes are one of our passions.
We have lived in California for 32 of the last 38 years, and we love the energy, diversity, excitement and beauty of the Golden State. Currently, we live and work in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
For many years, we have also traveled extensively - by ourselves, on filming trips, and with friends - and we have built up relationships with a network of top brokers in our favorite places to help match our clients to their dream home in these wonderful areas of the world, as well as in California.
Jim is also the producer, along with his brother, John, of The Tribute Series, a highly-acclaimed series of travel films, that are in homes, libraries, and schools all across America, several of which have appeared on PBS and international television. These include films on California, Southern France, Tuscany & Umbria in Italy, and Mexico.
Of his films, the Seattle Times writes:
"The Hilgendorf brothers are unique in the world of travel videos... No one is better at revealing the heart of a place than brothers Jim and John Hilgendorf."
We offer unexcelled personal service.
If you are relocating to the Bay Area, for personal or business reasons, we can help introduce you to this wonderful region, and help you find your dream home.
If you are interested in a primary residence, or a vacation/second home in one of the other beautiful parts of the world we cover, we can help you move towards your dream.
If you are a seller, we can market your property in unique ways that reach out to the world.
Jim and Elizabeth are members of AREA - Associated Realty of the Americas - a referral based international real estate company and network representing luxury residential properties, commercial properties, land, and resorts throughout Canada, the United States, Mexico, and the world.
As such, whether you are a buyer or seller, The Matchmakers can help to deliver on your real estate needs.
THE MATCHMAKERS
Licensed Real Estate Broker
James Hilgendorf - California Broker
DRE License # 00667290
Elizabeth Hilgendorf - California Agent
DRE License # 01891419
Jim's cell: 510-501-9564
Elizabeth's cell: 510-501-9643