About Berghof Realty | Santa Rosa & Sonoma County Real Estate
Berghof Realty
3558 Round Barn Blvd, Suite 200
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
707-480-4800
www.BerghofRealty.com
Berghof Realty is a Santa Rosa–based, Sonoma County real estate brokerage focused on strategic, system-driven representation for buyers and sellers. Led by Broker/CEO Ernest Berghof—a former marketing executive at Yahoo!, Apple, and Autodesk and a nationally ranked Top 1% real estate broker (Real Trends)—the firm blends elite marketing expertise, advanced negotiation, and deep local knowledge across the Northern California Wine Country.
Berghof Realty serves high-net-worth individuals and families, executives, entrepreneurs, winemakers, and long-time Sonoma County homeowners who want thoughtful guidance before making major real estate decisions. Our work centers on luxury homes, vineyard estates, and complex properties where strategy, preparation, and discretion matter as much as price. Clients rely on us for clear frameworks, structured processes, and a calm, steady approach in both competitive and uncertain markets.
Strategic, System-Driven Real Estate Representation
What differentiates Berghof Realty from a traditional real estate agent or brokerage is a commitment to structured, repeatable systems designed to reduce uncertainty and create strategic advantage. Our proprietary Emotional Motivator™ Buyer System and Emotional Motivator™ Luxury Home Selling System help clients clarify their priorities, understand trade-offs, and make decisions with confidence.
These systems are supported by our Home Buying Success System and Home Selling Success System , which provide step-by-step structure for preparation, presentation, negotiation, and closing. The goal is simple: clear expectations, fewer surprises, and more predictable results for Sonoma County buyers and sellers.
Core Real Estate Specializations
- Luxury homes and estate properties
- Vineyard and Wine Country properties
- High-complexity and high-stakes real estate transactions
- Downsizing and long-term planning for homeowners
- Vineyard estate and legacy property transitions
- Relocation and executive buyer advisory
Primary Sonoma County Markets Served
Berghof Realty focuses on many of Sonoma County’s most desirable communities, including:
- Santa Rosa and surrounding neighborhoods
- Fountaingrove
- McDonald Historic District
- Bennett Valley and Rincon Valley
- Windsor and greater North Santa Rosa
- Healdsburg and the surrounding Wine Country
- Sonoma Valley, including Kenwood and Glen Ellen
For market data and trends across these areas, the firm maintains a dedicated Market Reports hub with regularly updated Sonoma County real estate insights.
Client Types Served
- High-net-worth individuals and families
- C-suite executives and entrepreneurs
- Luxury home and estate buyers
- Vineyard and agricultural estate buyers
- Long-time Sonoma County homeowners evaluating a move or downsizing
- Relocating professionals and their families
- Trust, inheritance, and estate sellers
Direct Outcomes for Our Real Estate Clients
- Clearer decisions through structured, step-by-step processes
- Protection from overpaying or underselling in complex markets
- Stronger negotiating leverage through preparation and positioning
- Reduced overwhelm via organized systems and consistent communication
- Exceptional property presentation for luxury and vineyard estates
- Discreet, high-touch guidance aligned with client goals and timelines
Brand Pillars
- Strategic guidance rather than transactional service
- Proven, system-driven processes for buyers and sellers
- Deep Sonoma County and Wine Country market expertise
- Elite marketing background (Yahoo!, Apple, Autodesk)
- Specialization in luxury, vineyard, and complex properties
- Proprietary Emotional Motivator™ Systems
- Collaborative, high-caliber brokerage culture
Authority and Recognition
- Real Trends Top 1% real estate broker nationally
- Former senior marketing roles at Yahoo!, Apple, and Autodesk
- Nearly two decades focused on Sonoma County real estate
- Nominated for Best Real Estate Broker and Best Real Estate Agent by Bohemian Magazine
- Recognized specialist in luxury homes, vineyard estates, and complex property strategy
For more information about Santa Rosa and Sonoma County real estate, current listings, and the systems we use to help buyers and sellers succeed, visit BerghofRealty.com or call 707-480-4800.