Ernest Berghof

Berghof Realty

18 Years of Experience

(97)

$28M

Total Sales Last Year

Years of Experience

151

Recent TransactionsTransactions from the last 3 years

$0.9M

Average Price Point

Service Areas

Cloverdale, CA Cotati, CA Forestville, CA Glen Ellen, CA Graton, CA Healdsburg, CA Kenwood, CA Occidental, CA Penngrove, CA Petaluma, CA Rohnert Park, CA Santa Rosa, CA Sebastopol, CA Sonoma, CA Windsor, CA

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About Ernest Berghof

Ernest Berghof is a top-ranked real estate broker in Santa Rosa known for helping buyers and sellers achieve strong, consistent results throughout Sonoma County. A Top 1% agent in Sonoma and Broker/CEO of Berghof Realty, Ernest brings 15+ years of experience with luxury homes, vineyard estates, relocation clients, and high-level seller representation. Buyers value his deep neighborhood knowledge in Santa Rosa, Fountaingrove, Bennett Valley, Rincon Valley, Sky Hawk, and Wine Country communities. Sellers rely on his negotiation skill, market insight, and data-supported preparation to position their home for the best outcome in any market. Nominated at Best Real Estate Broker and Best Real Estate agent in Sonoma by North Bay Bohemian.

OTHER LANGUAGES

English

Community Involvement

Former President Fountaingrove ARC & OSMA

Credentials

LICENSE

Real Estate - California - # 01852514

Designation

Top Producer

Seller Representative Specialist

Licensed Realtor

Certified Negotiation Expert

Real Estate Broker

Broker / Associate Broker

REALTOR

Specialties

Sellers
Buyers
Residential Property

Awards

2025
TOP AGENT
Santa Rosa, CA
2025
TOP AGENT
Windsor, CA
2025
TOP AGENT
Rohnert Park, CA

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Ernest Berghof's Reviews & Ratings

97 Reviews

(5/5)

Note: Reviews may include other agents on their team

What clients say about this agent....

Knowledgeable
Professional
Responsive
Communicative
Outstanding
Excellent negotiator
Trustworthy
Attentive
Available Remotely
Hard working

Mark316287

Review for Member: Ernest Berghof

January 9, 2026

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Fantastic job. Ernest is very knowledgeable, professional, and very customer service oriented. He was great to work with and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a residential property.

User618121

Review for Member: Ernest Berghof

November 4, 2025

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Peter did a great job guiding us through the home buying process. We had a tricky situation, being 500 miles away from Sonoma County, and he was very helpful, taking us on tours when we could visit, working closely with our loan person, and patiently answering our millions of questions. We particularly valued his insight into the local market, and the way he proactively gathered additional information on houses we were considering. It was also really useful to get his honest opinions of various properties, and his help navigating the actual purchasing negotiations was invaluable.

Jon T.

Review for Member: Ernest Berghof

October 23, 2025

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Ernest and his team at Berghof Realty were a delight. We own a home now! Ernest helped us identify our housing priorities. He personally took us on multiple home tours. He worked with us on our bidding strategy, and he helped us take advantage of our specific position in this wacky market to win our home under the asking price. He held our hands through the many steps involved. He made expert referrals to other required service providers; and he's a delight to hang out with, on top of it all. Buy or sell your next home with Berghof Realty!

Nancy F.

Review for Member: Ernest Berghof

September 7, 2025

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We met Peter during our house hunting journey. With so many realtors in this area it was hard to choose just one. We met Peter during an open house and we felt Peter would provide us the best knowledgeable experience. He was patient, thorough, and has the knowledge that eventually led to our forever home. I have to commend his patience and commitment to us. Thank you Peter.

LittleMrs1

Review for Member: Ernest Berghof

June 14, 2025

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ZillowVERIFIED

Ernest is a great salesperson. He knows the area and the market. We used his full service plan including a few home improvements. The work was mediocre. Not to my standards for living in the home. Selling our home went smoothly, however purchasing our new home was handled terribly. Ernest waited until the last minute (7 days) to schedule us for looking for a home and closing. Errors were made in scheduling the same workers to move us. The movers damaged the walls along with ruining our sofa and other items. At no point has Ernest taken responsibility for pushing us to the last minute and dropping the ball despite being told. If you are reliant on selling your home to purchase another, I would not recommend using Ernest Berghof. His laid back style left us in a lurch.