"When it came time to sell our home in Santa Fe and purchase another home with some more space to spread out in the Rio Grande Valley, we knew from day one that we would work with Aviva. In a fast-paced market, Aviva's competence, promptness, communication, and expertise were what we needed to keep on top of both transactions every step of the way. Aviva's professional recommendations were always on point and she kept both transactions perfectly on pace so that we closed as buyers and sellers on the same day -- just as we had planned two months prior. We couldn't be happier with our choice of Aviva as our broker!"

Jonathan Tondreau - https://www.zillow.com/

"Aviva is the best"

F.S.

"Aviva was incredibly pleasant and professional throughout a difficult buying process that saw two contracts canceled for different reasons before we concluded the deal on the third try! She was positive, a wonderful advocate when that was needed, and supportive. She also made my difficult schedule work - even when it involved changing her own. I would work with her again in a heartbeat, and wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for help navigating the changing and challenging market in Santa Fe and Albuquerque."

Neal Bowen - https://www.zillow.com/

"Aviva is knowledgeable, honest, personable, and super patient. We took our time (over a year) to identify the right house and price. Aviva understood our needs, always communicated with us, and kept working hard until we found our home. I’d highly recommend her and definitely would contact her again."

A. P. - https://www.zillow.com/

"Aviva was great!! She was extremely responsive to our needs in the hot sellers market in Albuquerque!!! Aviva met us on very short notice to see the house we purchased & is perfect for us! I highly recommend Aviva to anyone to find a great home & negotiate the deal ! Aviva is very knowledgable of this area!!"

R.C.

Our family is beyond grateful for Aviva. She truly went to bat for us every step of the way! Not enough good things to say about her service and knowledge. In this industry and during these times we saw firsthand, the value of having an experienced and caring agent on our side!! 5 stars!!

A.N. - http://www.zillow.com

"Aviva Schear is our realtor. We came to work with her when our long-time realtor in Texas researched the Albuquerque and Santa Fe areas to find the best of the best in real estate companies. He pointed us to Barker Realty for their stellar sales records and terrific sales force.When we met Aviva, she was competent, supportive, and courteous. She had an ability to almost predict our needs and we connected instantaneously. Aviva helped us find the perfect home at a great price in the Sandia Park area. She was wonderful at explaining every aspect of the contract and the processes involved. Aviva verifies the tiniest details of every contract.  She offers advice when needed and instructs us completely with ease.  We trusted her to act on our behalf while we were still in Texas. Everything went effortlessly because of Aviva’s expertise and communication skills.We were so satisfied working with Aviva, we didn’t hesitate to engage her on our next two real estate transactions. With Aviva’s assistance, we are currently under contract to purchase additional property. We will never consider another realtor except for Aviva. We have the highest trust and respect for Aviva and have since come to consider her a dear friend.Aviva is an impassioned professional and incredibly enthusiastic. She thoroughly enjoys her work, and it shows. We will not only be working with Aviva and Barker Realty for as far as we can envision into the future but sharing in a friendship as well."

T.T.

"Aviva Shear is very knowledgeable and delivers exemplary service in facilitating real estate buy/sell transactions. She has acted as agent on three transactions for me this year."

L.1.

"For the average person, buying a home is undoubtedly one of the most important decisions they will make in their lifetime. Home is sacred. From the very beginning, Aviva was not only an excellent source of information, she took the time to walk me through the entire process step by step, answering all my questions in a timely manner. She was the epitome of professionalism and on top of that, was personable, friendly, and attentive. Buying a home can be daunting, but she always made sure I was comfortable with the process and informed me immediately if something changed. Aviva obviously loves what she does and it shows. I am so grateful that she was the agent who assisted me in making one of the most important decisions I will ever make. I would recommend her to anyone who is buying or selling. I have been blessed to work with her on more than one occasion and would choose to work with her over any of the other brokers I have met. Thank you."

Linda Sue - https://www.zillow.com/

"Both agents were great and helpful. Very approachable."

A.M.

"Aviva was incredible as our agent. Super responsive and helped us throughout the entire process. Thank you."

T.T.

"Aviva is hands down an exceptional person and phenomenal realtor. From selling our home and several properties to finding a new home, she was there to help us every step of the way. Previously, I have worked with Real Estate Agents and no one has shown the degree of expertise, nor the professionalism and knowledge Aviva has demonstrated repeatedly. Working with Aviva was a wonderful experience. Aviva took an extremely stressful and trying situation and worked with us showing compassion, professionalism, determination, and skill. We were so fortunate to have Aviva as our realtor, She puts her heart into everything she does. She strives for excellence in her work and it shows. Aviva went over and beyond not only showing her exceptional knowledge and strategic aptitude to help us find the perfect home in a hectic, uncertain Covid-market, she also made us feel supported and cared for, which was so reassuring and positive during a stressful time. We are so grateful for her, we would not be where we are today without her."

V.M.

"Hi, my name is Christina P. A year and a half ago, I met Aviva Schear with Barker Realty Group. From the moment she stepped into my home, I was sure she was a perfect fit for me. She has a bubbly personality, and we got along great. She explained the process and provided me with information on how she would market the property. Since then, I’ve been blessed to have conducted four real estate transactions with Aviva. One in Albuquerque and three in Santa Fe. Not only is she my real estate broker, I consider her a very dear friend. She has a fantastic support team, and every transaction has been flawless. What I respect most about Aviva is her honesty, integrity, and work ethic. She’s a straight shooter who cares about her clients. She has found her niche and takes her business very seriously. And yes, she does find time to read all the fine print! I believe to be a successful broker like Aviva, must be self-motivated have impeccable organizational and time management skills. Aviva possesses all of these are qualities, including many more. Aviva has outperformed herself time and time again by selling my properties, setting the comps in the area, and raising the bar higher and higher each time. I’ve recommended Aviva Schear with Barker Realty Group to everyone I know. She’s a true professional. I think you’d be hard-pressed to find a better broker!"

Christina Parent - https://www.zillow.com/

"Not only is Aviva professional, ethical and knowledgeable, but she always goes out of her way to make sure that the buyer is informed as to the entire process. She is extremely respectful, helpful, personable, and honest. She has been in the real estate business for 22 years and I will personally guarantee that she is the most qualified person I have ever worked with. If you want to purchase a home or property I highly recommend her. Thanks for the opportunity to submit my recommendation. It is my privilege to do so."

I.S. - https://www.zillow.com/

"Aviva was great every step of the way. She was able to help us in a very unique buy and sell situation. Without her hard work and dedication to us and our situation things would have been so stressful! Huge thank you to her for being on our side and helping navigate the road to getting into a perfect home for our family!"

F.S.

"Wonderful communication and very detailed oriented. Very helpful throughout the entire process. You will enjoy the process.. we did. Aviva kept us informed throughout the entire process."

Betsy - https://www.zillow.com/

Aviva is the best! We were so grateful to have someone who literally goes to bat for us. Aviva made every effort to ensure our needs were being met and that our best interests were put first. She assisted with both the sale and purchase of our home and we couldn’t be happier. Not all agents are equal, Aviva definitely is the real deal and shows you that you as the client are her top priority. Can’t say enough nice things, we are grateful and will be calling her back next time we have any real estate needs.

D.R. - http://www.zillow.com

"Aviva Schear is a dedicated, hard working agent who is excellent at facilitating real estate buy//sell transactions. I have used her for three completed transactions and three offers that did not result in completed transactions. Her knowledge base is invaluable."

L.H.

"Aviva Schear is an experienced, knowledgeable, and extremely responsive realtor. She listens carefully and makes considered choices about what properties to show, so that time and money is wisely spent. This was particularly helpful to us as out-of-town buyers. She is a skillful negotiator and great communicator, as well as being very personable and a pleasure to work with - we highly recommend her!"

jennifermcerny - https://www.zillow.com/

"SHE IS THE GREATEST REALTOR IN THE AREA! Responds to your calls quickly. Honest, compassionate, great personality, hardworking, gets the job done, offers great feedback and on top of that loves the dog too! Hire her and you won't be disappointed."

tnt artists - https://www.zillow.com/

"Aviva is just the best broker. She made the buying and selling of my house easy and pain free. She explained everything clearly and was in constant contact with me during the entire process. She is so knowledgeable about the market and knows how to present a house in its best light. She’s absolutely the BEST. If I ever need a broker again in NM I will be calling her. I will and have recommended her."

B.G.

"Aviva stayed in contact with us every step of the way making sure we knew exactly what was going on and that we understood each step. She communicated with us daily and showed sincere interest in our satisfaction. Aviva is very personable, very professional and very knowledgeable."

T.J.

"Aviva – I can’t thank you enough for all the hard work, dedication, and the time you spent in selling my home in Santa Fe, my home in Albuquerque, and also managed, in the process, to even find me a fantastic investment property in Santa Fe. During our initial meeting, I was impressed with your knowledge, and I knew right away that You were the perfect fit for me! Aviva explained her process to showcase her expertise as a Broker and has consistently been super responsive and thorough. You made me feel as if I was your only client! Aviva is informative, has her clients' best interest at heart, and makes herself available for any questions you may have. She is professional, organized, has a pleasant personality, and goes above and beyond for her clients. I would recommend Aviva to anyone looking to buy or sell!  I've NEVER been more happy/comfortable working with someone like Aviva! She is more than a Real Estate Broker... Aviva is someone I am blessed to have met and had the opportunity of working with that; at the end of the day, I consider her to be a true friend. Thank you for the outstanding service! A class act all around!!!!"

C.L.

"I am a first time home buyer and I could not have hoped for a better sales agent. Not only was she professional, ethical and courteous, she went above and beyond to make sure I found the home of my dreams. She also took the time to explain the loan process and to make sure that I understood the requirements step by step. She communicated with me regularly and in a timely manner addressing all my questions and concerns. She was extremely friendly, and I genuinely felt that she truly cared about finding me a home that met my needs. She was also an advocate for me during negotiations with the seller, which meant a lot to me. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a home in Santa Fe. I would certainly work with her again if I decided to purchase another property in Santa Fe."

L.P.

"Aviva is the epitome of everything you could ever want in a Realtor. Smart, efficient, great market knowledge, and genuinely wants the best for you. If you want someone wonderful you have to call Aviva."

kimberlydnova - https://www.zillow.com/

"Aviva did a stellar job on all aspects of selling my condo, including photography, educating buyers on key selling points of the property, negotiating a record price/sf for the complex, quickly connecting the buyer with a specially lender, and assisting with repairs from the inspection. This is my seventh transaction with her since early 2000. She is excellent! Update 06/22: Aviva also assisted in selling another home I owned in Santa Fe (4696 Hojas Verdes, Santa Fe, NM 87508) and acquiring a home in Rio Rancho (7074 Crystal Drive NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144). She is dedicated to obtaining a great experience for her clients with an impressive depth of knowledge and experience. She set a new record for price/sf in the neighborhood on the sale. The house went pending in two days and closed early. We did an extensive search prior to acquiring the Rio Rancho house, and her research and knowledge helped me avoid some big pitfalls. She is the best!"

U.A. - https://www.zillow.com/

"I would like to mention that working with Aviva Schear to get a property sold in the Albuquerque market was the smoothest and most professional experience I have had while working in real estate. BOKF listed a property with Aviva and had an offer on the table within a week. She worked diligently to get the deal closed. The potential buyer made an offer that was able to be negotiated back and forth to satisfy both parties to get a contract signed. I have no doubt in my mind that the deal would not have happened if it weren’t for Aviva Schear. If you’re looking to list a property or buy a property go with Aviva Schear with Barker Realty."

Derek Vinyard

"Aviva was great - we were selling a family members house, mostly remote, and she was excellent taking care of everything on the ground in Santa Fe, and communicating what we needed to do remotely. She made a logistically complicated transaction very easy. She did a great job getting us the price we wanted, and getting the deal closed as soon as possible. Highly recommend."

sambam2790 - https://www.zillow.com/

"I worked with Aviva Schear to buy my new home here in Santa Fe and we worked remotely via email and text. It was a new experience for me and one that worked so well! I was in Colorado and this process was easy, fast, and reliable. I really can’t imagine how it would have worked otherwise. I was able to sign papers and view all materials so quickly and easily plus Aviva was there to answer any questions I had. This was a wonderful way to get through the process of buying a home remotely! Thank you, Aviva and Barker Realty!"

B.G.

"Aviva is a wonderful realtor and wonderful person. She sold our house quickly! Aviva kept in communication every step of the process. Our closing was easy and hassle-free. I’d recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home."

clnat1 - https://www.zillow.com/

"If you are looking for a realtor, look no further. Aviva is knowledgeable, experienced and confident. We felt like we had a friend in the business to be our guide. If we ever need a realtor again, we would not hesitate to work with Aviva."

hangomango - https://www.zillow.com/

"We have only positive feedback - you were wonderful to work with - very positive experience - just some minor title company glitches but whole process smooth"

J. N. - https://www.zillow.com/

"Aviva went above and beyond to assist us in selling our home. We were out of town sellers and she did all of the tedious work for us as if it was her own home. She's knowledgeable, and above all honest. I would definitely use her again as well as recommend her to friends and family."

L.B.

"Aviva was responsive to our needs, knowledgeable about the local market, helpful with staging/readying our house for the market, and paid close attention to deadlines. In addition, she is a very hardworking, communicative, and experienced realtor. We highly recommend her!"

J.C. - https://www.zillow.com/

"Aviva is an absolute find! Her expertise in Santa Fe is remarkable only to be complemented by her attention to detail, thoughtful listening, tenacity, and follow-through. Aviva wasn't just my broker, she was a partner. Helping me navigate the buying process in a very tough market. I wouldn't have found a home I love without her!"

Ashley Falvey - https://www.zillow.com/

"Aviva is nothing less than AMAZING! She is professional. trustworthy, and above all, does everything with all her heart and soul. She goes above and beyond for sure! I recommend Aviva above anyone else in the business-you couldn't go wrong with her. Thank you Aviva!"

J.S.

"I wanted to let you know how much we appreciate all the help you gave us helping us find the perfect property. We received exceptional service from you and Barker Realty. You are so professional and always go above and beyond for your clients. My daughter and I are fortunate to have had you as our real estate agent and I would gladly recommend you and Barker Realty to anyone who is looking for outstanding service. As a matter of fact, I have recommended you to my son who will be looking for a home to purchase in the near future. You are the Best! "

N.S.

"I would like to mention that working with Aviva Schear to get a property sold in the Albuquerque market, was the. smoothest and most professional experience I have had while working in the real estate BOKF listed a property with Aviva and had an offer on the table within a week. She worked diligently to get the deal closed. The potential buyer made an offer that was to be negotiated back and forth to satisfy both parties to get a contract signed. I have no doubt in my mind that the deal would not have happened if it weren't for Aviva Schear. If you're looking to list a property or buy a property, go with Aviva Schear with Barker Realty."

D.V.

"Aviva is very patient. It didn't matter how many times my bid was beaten by a cash offer, she helped keep my spirits up. She did not let me get discouraged. When I finally found my home, she made sure I had everything I needed and made follow-ups for anything I did not receive responses for. I would highly recommend Aviva as your realtor!!!"

Stephanie Montgomery - https://www.zillow.com/