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Founding Team

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Blakely Hull

I am the founder of Best Coast Collective and the leader of this insanely talented team. We are proud to be among the top 1% across the Bay Area and the top 1.5% nationwide. Our business comes exclusively from referrals and our network – because of the exceptional service we provide. Leading global teams at Uber through periods of rapid transformation did not just prepare me for change; it taught me to see change before it arrives. I brought that same orientation into real estate: staying wired into every shift shaping the industry and building active partnerships with organizations pushing the space forward. Our clients get direct access to those advantages. My operating belief has always been that the perfect blend of expertise and creativity can find a path through almost any challenge. Every deal that we take on reflects that perspective.

My six years in HR gave me a unique lens on negotiation: understanding what people actually want underneath what they say they want. That skill surfaces in every transaction we run. My years in the classroom gave me something equally useful: the ability to take something that feels overwhelming and make it genuinely approachable. We walk every client through this process step by step so that you feel informed, clear, and confident in every decision you make along the way.

Cynthia Kellogg

I can’t wait to get to know you, because – at the end of the day – my favorite part of this job is the people! I am proud to be on this incredibly accomplished team, and I am excited to dive into assisting you achieve your goals. I’m a 4th generation Californian, but I’ve lived in a few different states. I can confidently say: California is the best!

Serving people well and building things that didn’t exist yet have been the throughlines of my entire career. My first role after college placed me at a genuinely one-of-a-kind resort in Big Sky, Montana, where I picked up my real estate license and found the work that has defined my professional life ever since. Before committing to that career 100%, I took one more detour through startup culture at a robotics company in San Carlos, where I contributed across sales, product design, and some of the most demanding stakeholder management I have ever experienced.

Real estate eventually called too loud to ignore. I joined Redfin and spent years helping buyers and sellers across one of the most demanding housing markets in the country. I learned quickly that the volume-first model made genuine client care nearly impossible, and genuine care is not something I’m willing to cut. Meeting Blakely changed the equation entirely. We align on values, on approach, and on what this work is actually for. From there, it was an easy decision.

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Serving You Behind the Scenes

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Reese

No version of this team functions without Reese. She is the operational core: holding the documentation together, keeping every listing’s marketing running at full capacity, and managing the hundred things that would otherwise fall through the cracks. What makes Reese genuinely exceptional is that her precision comes paired with real creative instinct. She has also emerged as one of the team’s most enthusiastic adopters of AI, building it thoughtfully into our day-to-day workflows in ways that raise the bar across the board.

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Jennifer

The documentation load behind every single home transaction is genuinely staggering, and most clients never fully see it. That invisibility is entirely by design when Jennifer is involved. She tracks every document, every deadline, and every obligation from contract to close with a level of precision that protects our clients in ways they may never know they needed. How she keeps all of it in order while managing everything else in her life is a question we have stopped trying to answer. We are simply grateful she is here.

What Our Clients Say

My wife and I had an incredible experience working with Blakely as first time homebuyers. We won our dream home on our first offer, under budget. The journey was just as delightful as the end result, and that's a testament to the preparation and hustle Blakely puts into her craft. Blakely has a wealth of knowledge about Bay Area real estate, and always made time to ensure our questions were answered and we felt comfortable navigating a high-stress process. Blakely spent hours educating us about the local market so we could feel savvy and empowered to make decisions quickly. We couldn't be happier with our decision to work with Blakely and we are customers for life!
Matt & Nikki
Matt & Nikki
My husband and I call Blakely and Cynthia the Wonder Twins. When we started working with them we had been looking for a house for 7 months, losing all of our bids. We had all but given up before sitting down to talk with them. Within an hour, we knew that they understood what we wanted and that they would negotiate for us. They asked all the right questions and truly listened. Blakely and Cynthia then showed us ONE place: the one we now live in. This wasn't luck, it was Wonder Twins genius. These women are the real deal. They are pros who view the market through a different lens. They are also both lovely people!
Kim G.
Kim G.
We were so lucky to have Blakely as our realtor. Being a first time home buyer is already fraught with stress and indecision, throw in all the craziness that is the Bay Area housing market and you absolutely need a knowledgeable, hardworking, patient, and empathetic realtor like Blakely. She did an amazing job explaining all aspects of home buying. She was always available for questions and kept things very organized. There are so many forms and papers flying back and forth; you want someone like Blakely making sure everything is buttoned up. She also has a great network in the Bay Area, which can really help you close when you're going for a place with a lot of competition. We can't recommend Blakely enough!
Mike & Emily
Mike & Emily
If I could give Blakely 10 stars, I would! I was up against a time crunch to sell my SF condo before moving internationally, and I was worried about the market and being a hard time to sell. From the first conversation that I had with Blakely, I felt at ease. With her help getting my place market-ready, we had the condo listed in no time. Within 3 days, we had multiple offers over asking. Blakely even managed the closing process while I was already out of the country, and I knew that I could trust her. Blakely goes above and beyond, and I never felt rushed or pressured in any way. I really couldn't imagine a better experience, and I owe it all to Blakely. If you are looking for an agent with integrity and expertise, Blakely is as good as they come. Thank you, Blakely!
Alex
Alex
She continues to make sure that I am on top of things as a new home owner in the Bay Area. She cares about her clients deeply—and it shows. She was so incredible that my brother wanted her as his agent as well, and I have her searching for a dream property for me in wine country. 🙂
Linda
Linda
They went above and beyond in every facet—working with us 6 months prior to the sale to ready the home, providing consistent, detailed market updates, and hiring cleaning and GC services for us. They even found renters for us for a few months when we were out of town.
David & Ellen
David & Ellen
Blakely was nothing short of fantastic. Patient, when patience was needed. Explained things in a thoughtful way when I needed explanations. Thoughtful in more ways than one. A terrific negotiator, strategist and listener. I honestly would not have wanted to embark on buying my first home with anyone other than her! Truly, if you are in the market for a home, large or small, in SF or further afield, look no further. Blakely knows this business inside and out, and she will do everything in her power to make sure you end up in the right house for you!
Brady
Brady
Blakely and Cynthia are the absolute best. We were going through the process of buying our first home and vetted a few realtors before choosing these two. They are thorough, detailed, and armed with all the information you need to help make an incredibly chaotic process as straightforward as possible. Could not recommend them enough!
Minami & Chris
Minami & Chris
If you need a realtor to help you navigate the daunting and often overwhelming housing market in the Bay Area, look no further. Not only is Blakely a second generation realtor, she is super knowledgeable about her craft and attentive to your every need and detail. My wife and I absolutely loved working with her and not only would we recommend her we will definitely be using her again! She actually hand delivered our home offer to the listing agent. This personal touch put us in a great position with the seller. If you want someone to hustle for you, zealously advocate for you and put you in the best possible position to succeed, work With Blakely Hull.
Pete & Alex
Pete & Alex
Blakely has broken the mold of a typical real estate agent. She sells a vision beyond what buyers may or may not see, understand or visualize. Blakely's breakdown consists of hearing her clients, buyers, and sellers from the other side and then she asks questions relevant to what she hears. While curiosity is innate, she was born with a curious gift, as she gets into the weeds and details which opens up her clients' mind like a fine bottle of wine where then her clients are on the same page. Blakely sold both my Kenwood property and Sonoma Broadway selling a vision for both a future footprint, land use and instilling a long-term view with each and every close! Blakely blends the digital age into reality and never diss spouts with her instincts, experience and passion. Thank you, Blakely!
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