An Introduction

The Kelley-Rippe Team is headed up by Carol M Kelley and William Rippe, together they represent over 40 years of combined Real Estate experience.  Their respective careers have led them to represent first-time homebuyers and up to top executives of Fortune 500 companies, along with Sellers representing every level of want and need a realtor will see.  They realize that in every real estate transaction a home purchase or sale is likely the one most important investment in each client’s lifetime.  Carol and Bill provide the highest levels of integrity coupled with their award winning service and representation.  Real Estate is a serious business to both Carol and Bill, they take pride in serving their clients with honesty, integrity and courtesy which is why they have earn repeat business as well as referral business from past clients and business associates.  They believe in serving their clients in a straightforward manner providing them with the critical information the client needs to make the vital decision required in all Real Estate transactions.

Carol and Bill united as a team in 2008 and offer real estate expertise few agents can.  In addition to Residential Real Estate, Bill is an expert in land use and together with his Team of professionals has been instrumental in perfecting lot line adjustments, certificates of compliance as well as establishing numerous subdivisions throughout the Santa Clara County.  Few real estate agents will have this acclaim.  

Additionally, one of the more prominent strengths to the Kelley-Rippe Team comes from the strong support group they have as part of their business plan.  The consortium of professionals they have partnered with is unparalleled in the real estate industry and includes yet is not limited to; Attorneys; CPAs; Financial Advisors; Architects; Civil Engineers; Photographers; Plus - Title Companies; Lenders; Inspectors;  Repair Personnel; Insurance Companies/Brokers; Home Warranty Companies; and Contractors.   The Kelley-Rippe Team is able to provide the client with the best very best support service available in the Santa Clara County.  "This Team" and its consortium has the experience you deserve, the knowledge you must - and should demand from any real estate agent.  Our services and the support we receive from our experts is an effort we want to share with you on your real estate transaction(s).

BIO’s

Carol M. Kelley, GRI - Carol has hands-on, day-to-day experience with what is happening in real estate and why.  She has participated in 'hot, cold, and in-between" markets.  More importantly she knows and understands the difference between these markets and how they impact you as a buyer or seller.  Carol's clients have expressed an appreciation for her attention to detail and appreciate her unparalleled professionalism. Carol is an honest, sincere and dedicated real estate professional who has served as; a California Association of Realtors Director and Marketing Chair for the Almaden Marketing area.  She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Behavior from the University of San Francisco.

William E. Rippe - Is a fourth generation Los Gatos resident and real estate investor.  He is a graduate of Pepperdine University, Malibu CA with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management.  His emphasis was on investments and Real Estate.  Bill has earned many real estate awards, and is currently in the “Presidents Club” at Alain Pinel Realtors.  San Jose Magazine has honored Bill as one of the top 5% in sales production, of all Realtors in Santa Clara County for several years running.  Bill is a land expert and has been instrumental in establishing many subdivisions in the area including the Lexington Reservoir Parcels, the 15 lots at the Los Gatos County Club subdivision, the 13 lot subdivision at Shannon & Hicks, three lot subdivision at Mitchell, the five lot subdivision on McKean, the 9 lot subdivision on Uvas, the 20+ lots on La Canada, and the larger parcels Open Space acquired 300+ acres in Saratoga; 700+ acres on Uvas Road.

Together Carol & Bill represent...   

…Old Fashion Professionalism, supported by a consortium of experts all of which are operating in a Technologically Advanced environment.  As your team they represent the best the industry has to offer.  We want to be your realtors for life and believe we have all of the essential pieces to accommodate that requirement.