"We recently purchased a home in Santa Fe, NM with the help of our FABULOUS realtor, Carol Hawkins, at Barker Realty. This home search came on the heels of the devolving great COVID pandemic of 2020/21. Everything, not least of which, the real estate market in Santa Cruz, was topsy turvy. We bid on three different homes, were outbid by others, and close to giving up until the last home came onto the market. Then and there, Carol demonstrated her great skills, tenacity, calculation and understanding of how people think, bid and negotiate. The current market is unusual and highly competitive as many are leaving the cities in pursuit of smaller towns, more tranquil settings. Carol managed to navigate the shift with sharp perception and intuitive acuity. All the while, with great sensitivity and empathy, she held our hands as we followed her lead in this big change for us, a move from California to New Mexico. No problem is too complicated to solve. No question remains unanswered. No request is too great to attend to or to consider. No stone remains unturned. She worked until we were absolutely satisfied with each step of the way. We are deeply grateful for her outstanding professionalism, and for her kindness and patience throughout this challenging process. We know we are not the only ones to be so lucky to be represented by her. So will you. Thank you, Carol, you are the BEST!"

Lycette Irving

"We were first time home buyers and Carol was a godsend for us. She has excellent knowledge, very responsive and was always available to help with any questions or issues that came up. Even when a Mortgage problem came up, Carol was more helpful than the lender in getting it solved."

Hussein Alramini

"Carol Hawkins has sold many properties for me over the years in my capacity as a bankruptcy trustee. She is always professional, communicative and prompt with responses. She is extremely knowledgeable about bankruptcy transactions."

Y.G.

"Carol is one of those rare professionals who provide excellent service before, during and after the sale! This particular transaction was very challenging yet Carol remained patient and professional throughout."

Brady Lovelady

"Carol is a real pro. She helped us purchase our dream home in Santa Fe and, as we are located on the East Coast, took extra steps to keep us informed and provide us with videos of the home and work being done. Carol was very responsive to all of our questions and gently nudged us to make the  best decisions. Our meeting Carol was complete happen stance and we're so glad we did cross each other's path. We both felt well cared for during what is always a tense process. She helped make our dream come true. We have a truly wonderful home!!"

Cebula & Cyr - https://www.zillow.com/

"We absolutely recommend working with Carol Hawkins. We'd been shopping the market for some time & were fortunate to meet Carol when she showed us one of her listings. Her honesty and responsiveness moved us to choose her as our agent for the purchase we ultimately made. From the planning stage  through closing, Carol was nothing but proactive and communicative. Her deep knowledge of the Santa Fe market, her long-standing business relationships with all manner of local inspectors, agents, title and mortgage companies etc. assured a very smooth process during which Carol was always three steps ahead. She really looked out for our interests, never pushed us in any direction and helped us to avoid pitfalls. We've bought and sold a number of times and we have to say this purchase was the best transaction of all. You won't go wrong choosing Carol Hawkins!"

K & M Yeston

"Carol has patiently worked with us for over nine months as we navigated looking for, negotiating, and ultimately buying our retirement house in Santa Fe. She has provided us with expert service from start to finish. After we described what we wanted and what our location and price parameters were, she provided us with multiple properties to consider that were spot on. She was knowledgeable, responsive and gracious throughout our process and was invaluable when it came to the final negotiations. We give her our highest recommendation and would work with her again anytime."

Susan Sims

"Our experience with Carol Hawkins couldn’t have been any better! Even in a stressful market she was able to find us our perfect home, and she didn’t try to sell us anything but the best! Carol knows Santa Fe so well, and she knows what to look for in a house. She’s honest, thorough, and very reliable. We wouldn’t want to go through this process with anyone but her!"

L. Faulkes

"We bought a second home in another state and worked with Carol through the entire process. We were fortunate to come out to Santa Fe and see homes but needed to continue looking once returning home. Carol was able to very quickly schedule tours of homes we wished to see and did a detailed video tour each time until we found “our” home. Carol was efficient and had great response time. Her knowledge of the real estate market in SF was easy to see. It has been amazing working with Carol!"

Jennifer M. Cope

"Carol Hawkins guided us through the processes of finding and purchasing a new home, and selling our old home as well as my mother-in-law’s home. We had very specific needs, and moved very slowly toward making an offer. Carol showed infinite patience with us and reassured us we would find the right home. She was very communicative.  Carol is one of the most ethical business people we have ever dealt with, always taking the high ground. We felt confident in her advice, experience, and intimate knowledge of the Santa Fe real estate market. We will forever be grateful for her help."

B & D Dalton

"Carol was very pleasant, responsive and thoroughly professional in every aspect of the sale transaction from listing to closing. She was especially helpful in meeting challenges in the moment, managing the process and attending to details. Communication was excellent, relevant and timely. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of her services."

Dale Webb

"Carol was the best agent we could have hoped for when buying our new home. She always had good suggestions and followed through quickly on every issue we had with the house. From helping us find inspectors and specialty contractors to negotiating with the seller's agent, she always had the right knowledge at the right time and followed up promptly. She was also very respectful of our need to follow take coronavirus precautions and helped ensure the process was accomplished virtually to the extent possible. And on the few occasions when face-to-face contacts were necessary, she was always careful to follow precautions. So we are giving her a strong "thumbs up" and would most certainly seek her out as our realtor of choice if we buy or sell property in her area again."

Lee Ethridge

"Carol was a wonderful advocate for me when purchasing my home in Santa Fe. We had several conversations about likes/dislikes/safety/priorities, and I had every confidence that Carol knew what I wanted and needed. Based on listing photos, Carol’s advice and FaceTime video, I purchased my home while still in Los Angeles, before ever setting foot in Santa Fe. She was correct in every way — I love my new home and neighborhood. A great experience with a great agent!"

J. Johnson

"Highly profession, excellent service, always there for us when we needed her. We could not have done better than Carol. Highly recommended!"

B.H.

"Carol is just wonderful. We were just here for several days and she did everything she could to help us see as many houses as possible in that time. She dedicated so much time for us to find the best place we could and we were successful! I highly recommend her for her kindness, knowledge of the area, and expertise."

R. Sam

"Carol is a highly experienced realtor who really knows the Santa Fe market. She goes above and beyond for her clients, particularly in a challenging market for buyers. Carol is honest and straightforward. Her negotiating skills put us over the top in a competitive purchase with other buyers. I would highly recommend Carol anytime."

Rebeccah G.

"Carol was very helpful in pricing my home and helping me to stage it. She took care of all the issues that arose promptly and efficiently and was present for inspections. I have known her to be hardworking, fair and ethical."

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

"Carol, it was a pure pleasure working with you, and would recommend you to anyone in a heartbeat. You performed your work exactly as it should have been."

J. Sheliak

"Carol is an amazing realtor! She jumped in to a For Sale by Owner that I found after I walked away from a contract during inspection. With a "touchy" seller, Carol established trust and worked with us both very skillfully, always with a positive upbeat attitude. She was always willing to be the go-between with very quick response time. I was sometimes out of town and she willingly did FaceTime walkthroughs. She worked easily with a friend that I involved as my "agent" on the ground. It was a wonderful experience working with Carol-- I recommend her whole heartedly."

Jesse Leinfelder

"This is the second time I’ve worked with Carol on a house purchase and sale and I highly recommend her. She provides very thorough follow through and has amazing attention to detail not to mention excellent expertise in both real estate and the Santa Fe market. She’s always gone above and beyond  to work on my behalf as her client. She’s a consummate professional but also fun to work with. I would use her again in a second. Carol and the Barker Realty team behind her are simply top notch."

Lisbeth Cort - https://www.zillow.com/

"I stumbled upon Carol at a open house she was showing. After I left the house I knew that if I was ever fortunate enough to be able to purchase a home in Santa Fe, Carol was going to be my broker. Fast forward 5 months, and my wish came true. It was during the pandemic and I was out of state. Carol had to record a visual and audio tour of the house. Her attention to detail, experience and connections to individuals with knowledge about home construction allowed us to execute a contract sight unseen. We just recently closed on the home and have been incredibly fortunate and grateful for Carol’s continued guidance."

L. Degrood