"To those seeking a winning Realtor-

If selling or buying residential real estate is your objective, I strongly recommend that you consider retaining Buki Burke of Prudential California Realty in Ventura.

Before recently selecting a Realtor to market my late sister's beachfront home, we asked leading regional real estate agents to submit answers to a comprehensive questionnaire in which they set forth their credentials and achievements. Then my son (who is vice president for risk management for a national company) and I (who during more than forty years of active military service have often had to evaluate and select the best person for important purposes) carefully considered all the responses as well as the recommendations of property owners and other relevant information. We chose Buki, who rapidly demonstrated that she was exactly what we sought - and more! She has vast experience and is an extraordinarily competent, industrious, and congenial professional with whom it was a genuine pleasure to work. Moreover, the bottom line is that she rapidly achieved superb results that exceeded our highest expectations.

I am confident that she would do the same for you!"

-Marcos E. Kinevan, Brigadier General, USAF (Ret.)

"Dear Buki,

Just a quick note here to let you know how we're getting along, and to once again thank you for all the hard work you put into selling our home on Ayala Street.

Julie and I wanted to let you know again how much we appreciate all your efforts during the selling of our Ventura place. As I'm sure you'll remember, ours was definitely not what one might call a "cut and dried" deal. With families involved, a house stuffed with the furnishings and mementos of three separate families, and oh, let's just call it a less-than-satisfying relationship with another realty agency freshly under our belts, I imagine you must've been feeling a little like you were wandering through a mine field while trying to get things done. Needless to say, we're sure that without you on our side through it all, we would still be waiting for that house to sell.

Please don't think this is just another perfunctory fluff note. We've worked with several other real estate agents in this area and in other states in the past, Buki, and honestly, none compare with your level of sevice, your attentiveness, and your sensitivity in dealing with all the many details that go into marketing a premier property and closing the transaction. We've never had everything go so smoothly, and never has anyone treated us with the honesty and no-bee-ess attitude that you brought to the table. Your tact was crucial, and it was always there. We felt safe and comfortable throughout the course of the transaction. Your work ethic was both refreshing and highly efficient.

The bottom line, of course, is that you got the job done! We consider ourselves very fortunate indeed to have made your professional acquaintance. Rest assured that when it comes time for us to enter the market again, yours will be the name at the top of the list of one."

-Mike and Julie McGrath

"Buki Burke is the Realtor we selected to handle the sale of our Ventura Keys marina home, and what an excellent decision we made! She is a true professional, both knowledgeable and extremely trustworthy. She handles everything that needs to be done with skill and competence. She executes flawlessly and has the grace to negotiate complex transactions within deadlines. Our property sold quickly and Buki made that appear easy.

I would not hesitate to hire Buki again. She can handle either side of a real estate transaction, making her a valuable, well rounded broker. Buki can promote, negotiate, and make sure the escrow closes with the utmost efficiency. She stays on top of each and every aspect of the transaction. She knows how to get it done and recommends only other quality individuals.

Buki's knowledge of the area and the people who live in it, coupled with her excellent reputation facilitate these transactions. She can get the job done well and with ease. Buki has years of experience and her commitment to professionalism and integrity allow her to give the best advice. She knows this market and is respected for her integrity in handling real estate transactions.

I hope when I have another real estate transaction that Buki Burke is still in the business. She makes these difficult transactions pleasurable and rewarding."

-Patricia Vartanian

"We want to thank you for helping us find and purchase our home. If we get our way, we will never leave!

What we hope comes through in the somewhat stilted language of the testimonial is just how thrilled we were with your services, and that we will forever refer people to you, as you are absolutely the best real estate agent in this area.

Buki found our house for us. And the day we first saw (and fell in love with) our new home, Buki said to us, "I think this is going to be yours." She, more than we, made that statement come true. Buki's confidence and calm made the process of selling our old home and buying our new home flow painlessly, from start to finish. She was generous with her time and expertise, always professional, and so friendly that we felt as though we'd known her for years. She was there for us when we first unlocked the doors, and she has been available to help in the month after we moved in. Truly, if you elect to use any agent but Buki, you will have missed the all-too-uncommon opportunity to thoroughly enjoy the home-buying experience.

-Tom and Cheryl Temple

"Reenie and I are very pleased that we selected Buki Burke as our Realtor for the sale of our oceanfront home in Ventura. We only wish that we had had the time to get to know her better.

The problem was that she made a great deal for us (a full cash sale for over 97% of our asking price and a 30 day escrow) within justs 5 days of receiving our listing. When the buyers changed their mind and terminated their purchase, Buki then sold it again in 4 days for an additional $5,000. How can you get to know someone in such a short time?

Buki is a very knowledgeable Realtor with great marketing and communications ability. As a person who tends to get in the middle of things and tell everyone how to do their job, I quickly realized that none of this interference was necessary with Buki. I kept out of her way, and we benefited from her quick successes-without my "help". She took us through the process with consummate professionalism and tranquility, making the transaction as much of a pleasure as it is possible to be."

-Michael and Elrene Cowan