Meet Katrena Prior

"Jamie Abitia is incredible. She helped my wife and I navigate an incredibly challenging Bay Area market to find a wonderful home. She guided us through an intimidating process and really enabled us to feel confident with our decision, before and after. Jamie is far and above other agents, has a wealth of knowledge that helped us avoid many pitfalls, and truly has a passion for getting you into the right home. We can't thank Jamie enough!"

"I’ve worked with Jason several times purchasing homes but recently I sold a property and bought a property at the same time so I worked with Jason and Katrena and they both were lovely! Excellent job really easy to work with gave superb suggestions that worked! I would definitely recommend and work with them again! Cheers!"

"Katrena was fantastic from start to finish. Not only did she sell our property for the amount we had hoped for, but she really worked hard on the presale process. I do not live in the area and she managed the process from start to finish. She helped untangle an unexpected title issue and recommended competent legal advisors. She recommended economic improvements on the home to maximize profit. She also managed the team that helped us make updates. Once the home was ready to sell, her marketing and sales strategy proved to be very effective and achieved the results we had hoped for. We hired Katrena based on her experience in the area. I highly recommend working with Katrena, she is professional, knowledgeable, experienced, ethical, and kind."

"Katrena was an absolute pleasure to work with! She was kind, knowledgeable, patient, responsive, an excellent negotiator, and supported us throughout the process! I cannot recommend her enough!"

"Katrena Prior with Maddox Realty was recommended to me by a coworker that had nothing but good things to say about her. After meeting her I knew she was the right person for the job in aiding my brother and me through the process of selling our father's home as he had to move into a care home due to medical issues. I couldn’t agree more with my coworker after the full process of getting the house on the market and sold in a very timely matter. As soon as she saw the house she had a vision and a full plan on how to market it from what should be done to it to make it appealing to show to potential buyers, getting the inspections completed, and how to market it with a planned timeline. Everything was seamless and pretty much on schedule. She takes her job seriously and is very professional about it but at the same time, she is very personal sondeal with and treats your family and home as if it were parts of hers. I would definitely recommend to anyone to consider her to help market or buy your next home."

"Katrena represented us as a buyer's agent and we had a great experience. She's knowledgeable, quick to respond, and does a great job explaining the process to first-time home buyers. We'd highly recommend her!"

"While we were certainly impressed with Jamie in regard to the skills listed here, what impressed us most was her character. In fact, we have used stories from working with her as examples of integrity, taking responsibility, maturity, and industriousness in teaching our kids! She worked tirelessly through the process of selling our home and remained positive, clear-headed, and even-tempered through some unfortunate and unexpected twists and turns in the process (over which none of us had any control). It was clear to us that our best interest was her singular focus. She is a paragon of good values and fulfilled every promise she made to us, plus some. If we had friends or family selling a home in the area, we would absolutely recommend they work with Jamie."

"Jamie made our experience extremely easy and absolutely wonderful, she showed up with a great attitude and did exactly everything she said she would. I was very impressed and would highly recommend her."

"Do yourself a favor and stop looking. I highly doubt you will find an agent better than Katrena Prior. Initial Impressions I first met Katrena in person when she was helping my parents look for a new place. She had already earned a very favorable opinion from them, and they are not easy to please. I was tagging along to offer my viewpoint to my parents and while chatting casually to Katrena, I mentioned that we would soon be selling our home and buying elsewhere. Any other agent in the world would have asked if we had representation (which we didn’t) and pushed their card into my hands. Not Katrena. She was there for my parents, not herself, so her focus remained firmly on the task at hand. This focus on her clients' needs became a dominant theme throughout our relationship with Katrena. I watched from the sidelines as she quarterbacked two very smooth transactions, first selling my parents’ home and then helping them buy another. They got more than they had hoped when they sold and a fair price for their new place without getting into a bidding war. Our Experience When it came time for us to sell our home and buy a new one, Katrena was the obvious first stop. Here are the things that stand out about Katrena... • Communication — She is easy to talk to, explains things clearly and concisely, and sets detailed and realistic expectations every step of the way. • Client-Centric — She truly has your best interest at heart and isn’t hesitant about declining an offer or walking away from a showing that doesn’t meet your bar. • Dedication — She will work her butt off for you day and night to get the best deal. I mean it. She has replied to our emails and texts at almost every hour of every day, including holidays! • Network — Her Rolodex is packed with all sorts of fantastic vendors from gardeners to stagers to painters to cleaners. Everyone she recommended was top-notch. She even shopped for additional quotes unprompted and saved us significant money. • Negotiation Skills — She is a truly gifted negotiator and has a knack for reading people. She got us way (I mean WAY) more than we had hoped for our home and then turned around and helped us get the perfect place for a very competitive price. Some might argue this was luck, but she’s now four-for-four between my parents and us. As she puts it, she didn’t make the rules, but she knows how to play the game. Final Thoughts The relationship goes way beyond the sale or purchase. She is happy and willing to provide ongoing support if you ever need a vendor recommendation or advice about the home. It’s truly like having a friend who’s a realtor that you can always reach out to for suggestions. Needless to say, we will be calling Katrena first if we ever sell our home. However, we are so happy with our new home that I suspect she will sadly be long retired by the time we require her services again."

"Katrena Prior was an exceptional real estate agent for my fiancé and I! As young first time homebuyers, Katrena walked us through every step of the way and was very knowledgeable about the entire process and the local area. She kept in constant communication with us and was very professional and friendly. She helped us find our dream home and we couldn't be happier with our experience with Katrena and Maddox Real Estate/RealtyONE Group."

"Katrena is an awesome agent, she went above an beyond, my family's expectations. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone who's thinking about buying or selling a home, she's helped my family with both, on two separate occasions. 5 Stars all across the board. She's like family at this point. Would highly recommend Katrina any day of the week. Thank you Katrena for all that you done for me and my family."

"I was able to work with Katrena back in 2019 when the housing market was much calmer and was able to purchase my home with no significant issues. Fast forward to 2023, with this volatile and unpredictable market, Katrena helped my partner and I sell that home but also secure an offer for a dream home in Vacaville. The process was intense and emotionally draining, so many unpredictable factors got sent our way, my partner and I were thrust into unfamiliar and intense situations regarding navigating this experience while working full time. Katrena was there every step of the way and provided hands on guidance to work through challenges and pitfalls. As someone who struggles with anxiety, I do not like when elements are completely outside of my control. Unfortunately, the housing market does not care about my feelings, and so there were many times when we would look to Katrena for help and assistance with selling, securing an offer, finding prospective buyers and navigating through multiple open houses. I can confidently say, looking back on it, that Katrena was a pillar of trust and support for both myself and my partner. She answered our questions without judgement, she celebrated our wins with us and she picked up the pieces when we felt drained and disappointed. This housing market will not always be consistent or stable, but you can find a realtor who is. Thank you so much Katrena for your ongoing support."

"We were extremely lucky to pick Katrena as our real estate agent. She accomplished the sale of our existing property and the purchase of a new one with great skill and professionalism. Although she has many attributes which make her great at her job, I think the thing that impressed us most was the way she always listened to us. Although she is extremely knowledgeable about the buying and selling process and about the local area, she always wanted the decisions to be ours. If you need someone to represent you in the sale of your home or to help you find and secure a new one, we can unreservedly recommend Katrena."

"My husband and I were introduced to Katrena through a mutual friend. Not only did she help this friend get into their home but she also helped us find our first home that we love so much. She is incredibly knowledgeable of the area and is also very honest and straightforward when it came to good or bad things while house hunting. We would recommend her to anyone!"

"Katrena was the best realtor. My family has been trying to buy a house for about 3 yrs and all the realtors we spoke to didn’t know how to help us. Katrena knew exactly how to approach our situation. She was very responsive, really knowledgeable and knows how to negotiate. She will fight until the end to get you what you deserve. Katrena and her team are the best."

"Maddox Real Estate has been one of the best companies. The staff is so sweet and understanding, considering buying a house can be very scary and confusing. My realtor Sindy Anderson is amazing. I highly recommend this company if you are in the market to buy a new home."

"Sindy Anderson was so patient with my husband and I as we were looking for the right house for our family. When we eventually found a house for us, she handled a difficult seller situation was grace and a calm experienced attitude. She was available for us whenever we had questions and was very proactive about getting information we needed. If I had the ability/funds to buy more property, I would continue to use her services!"

"Was awesome doing business with Maddox real estate. Great people to work with excellent job done. Thank you so much for all your help. Selling this house was simple and easy. With you, thank you again. Appreciate all you have done thank you."

"Amy Davis of Maddox Real Estate exhibited exceptional dedication, professionalism, and expertise that set her apart. Her knowledge of the local real estate market was evident as she accurately assessed the value of our property, provided valuable insights into market trends, and developed a comprehensive marketing strategy to attract potential buyers. She consistently acted in our best interest, providing practical advice while respecting our preferences and decisions. I wholeheartedly recommend Amy Davis of Maddox Real Estate to anyone seeking a highly competent and dedicated real estate professional."

"Jamie helped us purchase and then sell our last home. She was amazing - responsive, communicative, friendly, thoughtful, detail-oriented, and efficient. We felt very well taken care of and would think of her first for any future real estate transactions."

"Jason Rocks!! He managed the sale of our condo perfectly, giving us time to make decisions, but still ensuring that we were moving forward."

"Having never purchased a home before, my wife and I went into this process with many questions and even more concerns. Lisa and Amy were so incredibly patient and comforting throughout the entire process. From open houses to closing (and even beyond), we never felt alone nor did we ever feel out of control. What I appreciated most was the time and energy Lisa invested in teaching us. Just knowing and understanding helped us sleep more soundly at night even when deadlines were tight. My wife and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you!"

"I’ve worked with Jason several times purchasing homes but recently I sold a property and bought a property at the same time so I worked with Jason and Katrina and they both were lovely! Excellent job really easy to work with. Gave superb suggestions that worked! I would definitely recommend and work with them again! Cheers!"

"Buying a home is stressful, doing it in the midst of a Pandemic. Crazier! Amy Davis not only kept us sane, but was there guiding us every step of the way. Amy and her partner Lisa went above and beyond on multiple occasions. Through late night calls, impromptu meetings and numerous texts, they, kept us motivated. Not only did we purchase our home. We met and befriended two wonderful people. I highly recommend this dynamic duo, for anyone buying their first home or their second or third. Thank you Amy and Lisa (Maddox Real Estate) for being such professional and caring individuals. That personal touch, made a difference in our home buying experience. Forever grateful!"

"Jamie Abitia is incredible. She helped my wife and I navigate an incredibly challenging Bay Area market to find a wonderful home. She guided us through an intimidating process and really enabled us to feel confident with our decision, before and after. Jamie is far and above other agents, has a wealth of knowledge that helped us avoid many pitfalls, and truly has a passion for getting you into the right home. We can't thank Jamie enough!"

"It was a pleasure to work with Jason and his team. They made the process of selling my house much easier than I had anticipated. Even when faced with difficulties, Jason was able to advise and provide solutions. He really did go the extra mile and I appreciate both his skills and his hard work."

"Having an awesome realtor is a must when buying or selling a home. I am to the moon and back happy with our experience with Maddox Real Estate and our agents Amy Davis and Lisa Chilton. We started out acquaintances and ended up as family. It's funny when that happens, but you get that personalized, attention to detail, friendly feeling, from the first conversation and it only gets better and easier from there. They saw the potential our home had for a unique market and listed it accordingly to get us top dollar at the end. I highly recommend you reaching out to them if you find yourself wanting a change of scenery, you will not regret it."

"Worked with Jason and his team on buying a condo 5 years ago, now in 2021, worked with Jason and his team on selling the same condo. I can't tell you what positive experience this was. A true professional, and a professional team. I personally recommend Jason and his team to anyone out there!"

"Working with Jamie was an absolute pleasure. We are first time home buyers and she was very patient and knowledgeable. We were able to purchase a townhouse in Concord with her. We will recommend her to everyone we know!"

"I am very satisfied with their professionalism and responsiveness. Maddox Real Estate deserves not 5 stars but 6 stars. They have helped me 3 times to buy and sell different properties at different times and every time it has been a great experience. All of them are great and In particular I am grateful to Katrena Prior for all the help that she has provided me with during my real estate transactions. She has been very professional, accommodating, friendly, knowledgeable, and definitely someone who represents and work for her clients very well. She is my go to realtor for next time for sure! I highly recommend this business! Keep up the great work !"

"I had a great experience with Maddox Real Estate. Jason was patient and responsive with my client and myself. He is easy to work with and very professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommended."

"Team Maddox is amazing. Their clients are always happy and informed. Jamie, Jason, Ian and Katrena are easy to work with and very responsive. I really appreciate working with such a professional group."

"As a longtime lender for the past 30 years in this area, I have had the opportunity to work with lots of real estate brokers and Realtors. The Maddox Team is one of the very best I have worked with over the years! Jason, Katrena and Jamie are all awesome! They know the market, they are exceptional at finding homes to match their clients' needs, they always put their clients' interest as top priority and they are great negotiators. I would be very confident working with Maddox Real Estate on my own real estate transaction!"

"Maddox Realty has been our go to realty for all our realty needs. Our family has used Jamie and Jason to sell 2 different houses and to buy another. Always available to make things go smoothly and to help with whatever needs to get done. Even when things are complicated they get it done. Knowledgeable and professional but they feel like family. If I could give them more stars I would!"

"Jason and Jamie worked with us with the sale of our home. We found them to be knowledgeable, responsive and professional. They helped us navigate through all the improvements projects necessary to maximize our net proceeds. We were very satisfied with their services."

"I purchased my 1st home on September 23,2019. My agent was Katrena Prior and she was amazing from start to finish. She listened to my wants and needs with my home. She drove me to each and every place I wanted to see from as far as Vallejo to Hercules. I brought a condo in Hercules and am delighted with my choice. And if I sell at anytime I would be reaching out to Katrena again."

"Worked with Maddox Real Estate (Jason) to purchase our first home. He’s trustworthy and kind - just really a good guy. 5 Stars!!!"

"Maddox Real Estate handled the sale of our family’s home of 65 years! They were very considerate of our emotional attachment and helped ease the process professionally and with great care for our family!"

"Thoroughly enjoyed working with the Maddox team! Very professional, knowledgeable, and communicative. Highly recommend!"

"Katrena recently helped us sell a home that my sister and I inherited from our aunt in Pinole Valley. I cannot say how fortunate we were in finding Katrena through a recommendation from my aunt's friend and neighbor. After interviewing another highly rated agent, my husband and I felt that Katrena was the right fit for us and have not regretted that decision to this day. Katrena is a "can do" person who remained a positive force throughout the prepping, showing and closing the sale. She was always reachable via text, phone or email - at all hours of the day, 7 days a week. And every response was timely, concise and accurate. She had an amazing list of referrals for every type of repair or service (including inspections) we needed to get the house ready for sale. Since we did not live in the immediate area, she met the workers to allow them access and checked their work upon completion. If she didn't have a referral or was not happy with a quote, she researched and found a better one. She was always "hands on" and sent us photos as each service was completed. With her years of experience, she knew exactly what needed to be done with the house to show it at its best. Her knowledge of all facets of the selling process including the best lenders to work with and the timeline of the escrow process reduced stress and worries along the way. Her sale strategy brought in many offers over asking and she walked us through the top three offers explaining the pros and cons of each. When someone provides a service beyond your expectations, that person needs to be acknowledged. There are very few people or services that we would recommend without reservation. Katrena is definitely on our A-list. Thank you Katrena!"

"Selling our beloved home of 42 years was an emotional and bittersweet experience for us. Enter Amy Davis of Maddox Real Estate and the magic began. Amy arrived with knowledge and experience of our area and understood the uniqueness of our home from others in the neighborhood. She was able to market our home to get top dollar in return on our investment. After 42 years we had questions and Amy was always quick to respond or come by to answer and put our minds at ease. Her attention to detail and compassionate nature are above and beyond what one should expect from a realtor. We highly recommend you reaching out to her when you are ready to buy or sell."

"Katrena is a gem and we were beyond thankful to have her guidance in navigating the insane Bay Area market this past year. She met us up and down the East Bay and helped us find our perfect home amid many challenging and disappointing offers. Throughout it all, Katrena was knowledgeable, patient and above all, kind and funny!!! We highly recommend Katrena if you are looking to buy in the Bay without losing your mind, she is the best!"

"I live in Texas, and my brother unexpectedly passed away in California without a will. I had to assist my 89 mother in California with dealing with his affairs from afar due to COVID. The property needed major remodeling, while it also needed to go through probate. Katrena was recommended by a Real Estate Broker friend of mine, and I could not have been more impressed with her performance. She assisted us with everything from recommending home repairs to staging. She has a very kind and caring disposition and works hard for you. I previously worked in the banking and Real Estate industry for 15 years. Katrena hands down has been the best Realtor I have ever worked with."

"Jason helped me sell my property while I was overseas. Really great salesmanship combined with professionalism and thoroughness. I highly recommend Jason and would work with him again if opportunities arise."

"Jason is great to work with. He is very knowledgeable and professional. We gave purchased three properties with Jason over the past six years and would not hesitate to work with him again."

"Jason helped my wife and I purchase our first home. It was a seamless process from start to finish given the pandemic. We weren’t able to meet in person, but the relationship felt very personable. He was available for any questions I had at virtually anytime of the day which made me feel like I always knew what was going on. I highly recommend him!"

"Jamie Abitia is amazing to work with! 5 star service from beginning to end! Our family has bought/sold using Jamie and her colleagues a few times and we would never use anyone else. I cannot recommend her strongly enough. You will never be disappointed in her service. From her attitude, professionalism, getting things done in a timely manner, following up on tasks, keeping promises, making the best of tough situations etc. Jamie has always come through for us. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!"

"Happy Beyond 5 Stars!! I got no words to express how lucky I am about having had Katrena as my real estate agent. I recently had a property that Katrena helped me to get sold. The sale of this house was going to be very challenging due to many factors in place. However, Katrena welcomed this challenge from the very beginning and made me feel that she was unstoppable. During the process Katrena show confidence, mastery on her profession, patience when dealing with me as a client and with any potential buyers that she contacted during the sale of this property. Katrena brought with her excellent negotiation skills and overall what anyone could expect from a true professional in this business. I will be selling another property soon and I know that I don't have to look any further. Katrena will have my business on this one too, she is a great business woman and also a very honest and genuine person. If you are looking for a good realtor you don't need to look further she has an excellent set of skills on her that will help you get any real estate job done. I am a very happy client of hers!"