Dana helped us find and acquire a house that we anticipate being our last—"the family house." And with two kids in elementary school and one in middle, and with my wife and I each working from home, it was imperative that every facet of the arrangement be right—right for us and our ambitions and means...and right for our kids and the lives they have ahead of them. Dana listened and listened, and then listened some more. She knew just where we should focus our attention neighborhood- wise, as we would soon learn, but, because she knows this area inside and out, she also made a point of making sure we had "context" for appreciating where she thought...

If you are looking for a professional, knowledgeable, and prompt realtor, look no further than Bambace/Peterson team. Dana, Mark and Ralph! Wow....from understanding our must-haves to navigating negotiations, their expertise of the Carmel/Pacific Grove/Monterey area gave us total confidence. Truly, this team was always a quick text/call away; for that, we remain forever APPRECIATIVE. The immediate responses put our minds at ease. We remain impressed with their stylish and modern approach~~ marketing, presenting the homes, invites to cozy Bambace/Peterson community events (my personal favorite was the Holiday Food Truck event in PB!). I can't recomme...

Working with Mark Peterson and the Bambace Peterson Team has been both a privilege and an absolute delight. From the very beginning, Mark was proactive, incredibly organized, and meticulous in his follow-up. Communication with him was seamless and reassuring throughout the entire process. He stayed on top of every detail — not only during the home-buying journey but also after closing, helping us with a variety of matters. Mark took the time to truly understand our needs and tailored the home search accordingly. After working together for several years, we found our dream home with views of Monterey Bay. Thanks to Mark’s skillful guidance and expert...

My wife and I have worked with Dana Bambace for years now. She has helped us buy and sell multiple homes. Her professionalism and knowledge of the market are exceptional. Additionally, she has always taken the time to listen to our needs and goes above and beyond to find a home that is a good fit. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, honest, and professional agent.

Dana was professional, positive, efficient and such a great communicator. We felt we could easily connect with her any time, and she was always available to help. Dana has a great outlook on life, and she made us feel welcomed in this new region of California. She went above and beyond to assist in our new home purchase in many ways including connecting us with several the community members which facilitated a smooth move for us. Dana knows Carmel and Pebble Beach very well and was able to share her local knowledge and experiences from living in Monterey County. We had a wonderful, A+ experience working with Dana and her partner Mark and their team....

We worked with Dana for several YEARS to find the perfect place for us. Through the process Dana made it fun when it could be and tolerable when we lost a couple of places due to bidding wars. We loved working with her. What has impressed me most about her was once we had a contract. As an out of state buyer the process can be difficult and the rules and process in California were foreign to us. She made it her mission to be the most incredible advocate during the contract process. She thought about not only what she was required to do but she was also able to thing about things as if she did not live and breathe it everyday. The closing was smoothe...

Dana and The Bambace Peterson Team of Compass Carmel has excellent and extensive knowledge of the entire Monterey Bay marketplace. Dana provided properties quickly and on a continual basis which matched the outline of property characteristics we desired. She and her entire team are extremely responsive and were very respectful of our time and scheduling constraints. Always punctual. Dana's knowledge on appraising the condition of a home are detailed and in depth. She also possess excellent negotiation skills ~ with favorable results! Of particular interest to us was her outstanding network of service and product providers for inspections and post sa...

Dana and her team were amazing to work with! They were recommended by another Compass rep in the Bay Area and didn’t disappoint. She really knew the Monterey-Carmel area and the houses on the market. Dana was very knowledgeable and honest in helping us refine our search based on what we told her we were looking for. She and her assistant Morgan were available to meet us on our schedule and were ready to answer any questions we had about the homes and the escrow process. We would highly recommend Bambace Peterson if you are looking in the Monterey-Carmel area.

I would highly recommend Dana to any home buyer. She has excellent communication skills, understood that we had busy lives, and did not overwhelm us. I know for sure that, in the background, she was communicating with the seller's team and the lenders, but did not burden us with too much information. When we hit some serious roadblocks, she jumped in right away to help us make sense of the situation as well as to push things forward and motivate everyone to work on solutions. I had moments where I said to myself, that I would be in trouble if I hadn't been working with Dana. She also stayed in touch and gave insightful responses to questions I had a...

We recently had the pleasure of working with Bambace-Peterson team to find our new home, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. From start to finish, they demonstrated a deep knowledge of the local area, including its history and the unique characteristics of each neighborhood. They took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for and were incredibly patient throughout the entire process. Their expertise in the market and attention to detail made us feel confident every step of the way. They were always available to answer our questions and provided valuable insights that helped us make informed decisions. We felt genuinely care...

We met Dana on a rainy day in Carmel while trying to find some open houses. We had tried to reach a couple of other agents, but as open houses were cancelled due to weather this proved to be somewhat futile. before calling it quits we called Dana...we found her number at an open house that had been cancelled. She came out in the rain and took us to a number of different homes. We weren't expecting to find something on our first day of looking, but we did! We were thrilled that Dana was available to help us through the process...she navigated us through some unforeseen challenges unique to the sale of this particular home with professionalism and a s...

Dana is amazing. She is always enthusiastic, honest, and an absolute delight. She saw us through a years-long process of finding just the right place for

My husband and I worked with Dana on the purchase of a home in Carmel by the Sea. We spent four years patiently waiting for the perfect location! My husband is the top realtor in his market and has high standards for the best quality representation so it was important to us we could find someone who could add a lot of value for us on a market we were not intimately familiar with. Dana helped us understand where we wanted to be and why that would make sense for our needs. Dana was patient and responsive when we had questions and gave good advice on market conditions. Given buying in Carmel has so many nuances, and we knew there was so much we didn’t ...

Dana and Mark and Ralph facilitated the buy and sell side of our home, and they were extremely successful in reaching our goals in both transactions. The entire team was very communicative and had great ideas for marketing our home on the sale’s side. We felt supported throughout the process. They are thoughtful and knowledgeable with a ton of experience. Plus, they were fun people to work with! Very pleasant experience and we highly recommend working with Bambace Peterson Team.

Dana and Mark are an amazing team and working with them was a pleasure. They are high energy, creative, and highly skilled. Moreover, they were thoughtful and fun to work with. I recommend them highly to anybody selling (as we were) or buying.

Excellence in motion is our experience with Compass and specifically with Dana Bambace, Mark Peterson and their team. They properly prepared us to market our home, effectively. They are direct and directive. We found their proactive and timely advice, very valuable. Our home was on the market for less than two weeks. They represented us and delivered RESULTS. Regular progress reports were reassuring, making the navigation of the sale - a great deal easier. With enthusiasm and confidence, Jane and I recommend Compass and Dana and Mark.

I want to sincerely thank you for the amazing job that you did on selling Mom's house. You went way beyond expectations. I had been in Real Estate for twenty years, both in New York City and in New Zealand. I have never known anyone to bring the quality, professionalism and care that you have brought to this experience. You are amazing!!

I would highly recommend the Bambace Peterson team. They are true professionals that have your best interest all while being extremely friendly and honest. Made selling our home quick and painless!

Dana and the entire team at Bambace Perterson...Compass did a fantastic job in selling our Carmel, CA home. We had moved out of state, and not able to be present for many of the negotiations and meetings with the contractors and service providers readying our home for sale. Dana and her team never missed a beat. They proactively managed the process flawlessly and kept us informed and up to date with weekly meetings and timely updates. Dana's market knowledge, negotiation skills, and industry connections were instrumental in getting our home sold quickly and at the price we had targeted. Dana helped up buy our home in Carmel and now has helped us sel...

Working with Dana Bambace, Mark Petersen, and the rest of the Bambace-Petersen team to sell our Carmel townhouse was an absolute pleasure. From the initial meeting, to the final sign-off, they held our hands every step of the way. Dana and Mark made all the arrangements needed to prepare the property for sale (home inspection, staging, movers etc). The team used their experience and extensive knowledge of the local property market in Monterey County to price the property fairly and accurately. As a result, the townhouse received multiple offers and sold extremely quickly. Working with Dana, Mark and the team has been wonderful and they made whole pr...

We had previously listed our home with no offers, but when Mark and Dana took over, everything changed. They sold our house in just one week, demonstrating their market expertise and strategic approach. Understanding the uncertainties of the market, they proactively secured backup offers, providing us with negotiation power and peace of mind—even though it wasn’t needed in the end. Their communication is consistently concise, polished, and thorough—exactly the kind of professionalism you want when representing one of your most valuable assets. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome and wholeheartedly recommend Mark and Dana to anyone looking for d...

Working with Mark Peterson and the entire Bambace Peterson Team to buy our home in Carmel By The Sea has been an absolutely wonderful experience. We found their knowledge of the market to be exceptional and extremely helpful to us as we considered various locations, homes and comparables. Their support and candid advice throughout made the entire purchasing process go very smoothly. We have also been very impressed by their continuing support and advice post-close to help us connect with highly-qualified service providers in the area. Thank you Bambace Peterson Team! ★★★★★

Mark has been truly amazing in helping us find the perfect home for our family when we relocated to the Monterey Peninsula from San Jose. He spent a lot of time really getting to know us – who we are, what’s important to us, what we’re looking for in a house and community. The time he spent building a relationship with us combined with his experience made him a genuinely trusted advisor in our home buying process. He very patiently and clearly explained things that we found unclear and looked out for our best interest. He has spent much of his life living in Carmel/Carmel Valley/Pebble Beach/PG area and is super knowledgeable about and well regarded...

We highly recommend Dana Bambace. She is extremely knowledgeable, smart and professional. Having grown up in the area, she knows all the in and outs of Carmel’s tricky codes and regulations. But what really sets her apart is her personal touch. Throughout the two years she assisted us, Dana was consistently patient and always wore a smile. With her help, we bought an amazing house and can’t wait to move in. ★★★★★

Excellent team for real estate sellers and buyers on the Monterey Peninsula (Carmel, Pebble Beach...). ★★★★★

Great job by Dana & Melissa! We loved their friendly personalities, responsiveness, helpful guidance and use of top-quality photos/video to showcase our home. ★★★★★

By far the most professional and knowledgeable team I've ever worked with. Dana Bambace is an all-star! She is an incredible negotiator and advisor when it comes to Carmel real estate. I've worked with the other firms in town and Dana blows them out of the water. ★★★★★

My wife and I have bought and sold many homes and our experience with the Bambace Peterson team was outstanding! They are thoughtful, thoroughly professional and communicate in a timely way. You will not regret going with them! ★★★★★

I’ve worked with Dana Bambace on a number of transactions over the years. I’ve watched her hone her skills and grow into a top realtor on a National level. With the housing market in its current demand exceeds situation, I needed exceptional care and guidance. Dana came up with a plan that made our experience stress free and maximized the opportunities in the market. Bottom line; 1 week on the market and closed with a 275K over ask position. Absolutely exceeding expectations on every level! Thank, Dana! You’ll always be our go-to! ★★★★★

Dana has been amazing! She was delightful to work with and I still call her months after purchasing for advice. She was not pushy at all and really guided us through the process making sure we got our dream home. Could not recommend her enough! ★★★★★

I started working with Dana a full 5 years before I bought my new home. Even though I was not in a position to buy at that time, I knew Carmel was my ultimate destination and Dana was so generous with her time to help me develop the profile of where I wanted to live and familiarize me with my options. Then, more recently, I accelerated my search and Dana accelerated her work on my behalf--and also introduced Melissa into the mix as they tagged teamed me to help me find the house I would ultimately buy. The market is competitive and I wasn’t sure I could compete but Dana and Melissa helped guide my offer through the process and I was left stunned whe...

Mark and the entire Bambace/Peterson team came highly recommended from dear friends to help us in our search for the perfect home. The team was responsive, professional and empathetic - they were with us every step of the way. I would recommend them in a heartbeat! ★★★★★

We loved working with Mark & Dana to find our new home. We had been looking for almost a year when we decided to switch real estate agents, and our first weekend out with Mark and Dana they showed us a house that hadn't hit the market yet, but met our requirements. Although we were a little nervous (okay, a lot nervous) about going with a fixer upper, we trusted Mark and Dana's advice on value and improvements. They immediately introduced us to some fantastic local resources (we're moving from out of town) who've been a tremendous help to us with the updates. We couldn't be happier about how things have turned out, and that's in large part thanks t...

Dana and the Bambace Peterson team were a delight to work with during the 9 month search for our dream home in Pacific Grove for our new family. After speaking to several realtors in the area we selected Bambace Peterson due to their superb local knowledge, professional approach, and warm and personable vibe. Dana was flexible every time we changed our mind about the area we wanted to live, she was understanding when we decided to change price point, was available via text, phone call, email whenever we had questions, and always had expert advice to offer - sharing homes and feedback through the I Compass app every day. We would use Dana again in a ...

Dana and The Bambace Peterson Team of Compass Carmel has excellent and extensive knowledge of the entire Monterey Bay marketplace. Dana provided properties quickly and on a continual basis which matched the outline of property characteristics we desired. She and her entire team are extremely responsive and were very respectful of our time and scheduling constraints. Always punctual. Dana's knowledge on appraising the condition of a home are detailed and in depth. She also possess excellent negotiation skills ~ with favorable results! Of particular interest to us was her outstanding network of service and product providers for inspections and po...

Mark and Dana did a great job selling our home in Pacific Grove CA!!! They were truly a pleasure to work with and are very classy individuals! We had to move across the country when we put the house on the market, and we felt complete confidence in leaving it in Mark and Dana's care. We've bought and sold 12 houses in the past 10 years, and Mark and Dana are the best realtors we have ever had! They have great communication skills and protocols, professionalism, knowledge and resources. They did an incredible job marketing, caring for and bringing our house to a sale. Definitely would recommend these realtors to anyone looking for excellence in their...

I met Dana when I purchased the Carmel Valley home in 2008. She was very attentive to what I wanted and did not try to direct my attention beyond the scope I had provided to her. The Carmel Valley home I settled on was in very poor condition and she point blank asked me if I was sure this is what I wanted to undertake this large of a project. Her honesty in that moment was refreshing and welcome, and it made an impression. Fourteen years later, after extensive work, I was ready to sell the home and move on. There was no doubt I would be reaching out to Dana to see if she would be interested in helping me sell the home. I had a wonderful conve...

We worked with Dana for several YEARS to find the perfect place for us. Through the process Dana made it fun when it could be and tolerable when we lost a couple of places due to bidding wars. We loved working with her. What has impressed me most about her was once we had a contract. As an out of state buyer the process can be difficult and the rules and process in California were foreign to us. She made it her mission to be the most incredible advocate during the contract process. She thought about not only what she was required to do but she was also able to thing about things as if she did not live and breathe it everyday. The closing was...

The Bambace Peterson Team delivers a level of transparency and knowledge of the Monterey area unlike any others. They have a homegrown level of expertise in all things related to the area: Historical Perspective, Construction, Finance, and Commitment. Plus, they do it all with a non-aggressive camaraderie. I highly recommend working with them. ★★★★★

Dana and her team guided us through the entire home buying process and made us feel comfortable in our decision to purchase. Could not have asked for a better and more knowledgeable real estate agent. Even after the sales process she has been super helpful in helping us transition into the home and our new neighborhood. Thank you Dana! ★★★★★

We could not have done better than choosing Dana and her team to assist us with our home search in Carmel. We began working together in July, and the process to find the right home continued until we purchased in December. Dana showed us numerous houses, gave us honest and accurate feedback, and was instrumental in helping us find a home that checked all of our boxes. Whenever we had a question, Dana was always prompt in getting back to us with the information we needed. We have also happily found that the Bambace Peterson Team doesn't stop service after the sale. Dana has continued to be a wonderful resource for us as we learn about various tr...

Purchasing your first home can be a really overwhelming experience (especially with three young children), which is why we were so grateful to work with Dana and the Bambace Peterson Team. They were instrumental in helping us through the due diligence (a particularly laborious process with a historic home!), negotiations, and ultimately closing on the house in an extremely short amount of time. It's not an overstatement to say that without their support we wouldn't have gotten this house. In a competitive market with multiple competing bids we felt like we were given exceptional advice and guidance from the team who was always available and willing ...

We recently had the opportunity to work with Dana Bambace of the Bambace Peterson Real Estate team in Carmel. We were looking for a realtor that would partner with us and keep our best interests in mind as we searched for our new home in Pacific Grove. Dana was the perfect match for us! She listened to our wants and needs, while helping us navigate an extremely competitive market. Throughout the entire process, she was always available, extremely well organized, a fantastic communicator and quickly followed through on any question or request. She worked tirelessly for us and made sure we were well represented when we finally found the perfect ...

Dana and Mark are an amazing team and working with them was a pleasure. They are high energy, creative, and highly skilled. Moreover, they were thoughtful and fun to work with. I recommend them highly to anybody selling (as we were) or buying. ★★★★★

We worked with another company for a year without success. Then we heard about Compass from a friend from Carmel who said you guys had a different approach that specialized in digital marketing. As a marketeer myself I was intrigued. Dana and Mark built a digital and publicity campaign that expertly targeted buyers in Silicon Valley and LA. We will be selling another property soon and I would not dream of using any other real estate company other than Compass.

Dana is exceptionally well organized, responsive, personable, and tireless. Dana is an expert real estate agent who goes above and beyond to help her clients. She helped us both purchase and sell a home in Carmel. It was a pleasure to work with her and her team.

We worked with Dana to sell our family home in Carmel Valley in the Covid and fire chaos of the summer of 2020. Not only did Dana price our home right on target for the market, without trying to undercut for a quick sale, she also sold it to the first family that she showed it to. She helped us with picking out a short list of easy-to-do, minor improvements that prepared the home for sale, and was fun, responsive, open, and honest with us throughout the process. If you want to buy or sell a home in Carmel, then we recommend Dana and Mark as the best agents you can have on your side there.

After spending most of my adult years in Southern California, I decided to return back to the Monterey Peninsula where I grew up. I asked Dana and Mark to be my agents, as they were my friends from my High School days. I had great experiences buying and selling homes over the years in Los Angeles. using top agents and feeling well cared for. I never expected that Dana and Mark's performance as my agent in Carmel would exceed all other agents I have ever worked with. They are professional, efficient, caring, and really really sharp. Dana's negotiating skills and guidance helped me save money and obtain the perfect property for my return home. I knew ...

My husband and I were referred to Dana & Mark as a team who were experts in the Carmel area. Since our primary home is outside the Monterey Peninsula we found their knowledge of the area to be invaluable. We learned so much information on our first phone call and subsequent visits that we were able to narrow down the perfect area for us and ultimately put in an offer on a great cottage near the sea. They're both are extremely personable, savvy, and have solid negotiating skills. Their team is highly organized so after the sale they took care of all the additional details needed before and after the close of escrow. I would highly recommend The Bamba...

Dana is an exceptional real estate agent and we consider ourselves fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with her. Dana is as smart, savvy, hard-working, and tireless as she is kind, compassionate, and a pleasure to work with. We are tough customers and have dealt with real estate agents in Connecticut, New Jersey, Los Angeles, Chicago, Napa, Carmel, and Marin County. Dana provides superior customer service and her expertise and skill are second to none. We write this review because she has earned it and we post it here so that others can be confident in their real estate transactions knowing that they have made the right choice with Dana an...