Colombana Group was founded by Pamela and Don Colombana with a vision to bring a higher level of integrity, discretion, expertise, and personalized service to Bay Area real estate.
As lifelong Bay Area residents—originally from San Francisco and later the East Bay—we bring a wealth of local knowledge and a true understanding of the region’s unique micro markets and communities. Our dedication to clients has earned us recognition in the Top Agent Network and Presidents Club, a distinction reserved for top producers in the industry.
Having lived and owned homes in many Bay Area communities, we understand the unique character of the neighborhoods, school districts, and lifestyle offerings. This insight allows us to guide buyers to the home that best fits their needs while helping sellers maximize the value of their property.
Our mission is to deliver the ultimate customer service experience for our clients with the utmost integrity, while helping them achieve the greatest success with their real estate goals.
At Colombana Group, we work side by side with our clients, committed to making every home purchase or sale a professional, personalized, and exceptional experience. Whether buying or selling, we prioritize clear communication, responsiveness, and hands-on support to reduce stress and build confidence throughout the process. Pamela’s certification in home staging provides sellers with an added edge in today’s competitive market.
We embrace a modern, proactive approach to real estate, leveraging technology to market properties and streamline transactions. By combining these innovations with our expertise, we create positive outcomes for our clients.
Before establishing Colombana Group, Don and Pamela enjoyed successful careers in healthcare leadership. Their executive roles included negotiating multimillion-dollar contracts, leading strategic marketing initiatives, and overseeing major project implementations. Don holds B.S. degrees in He
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LG
Amazing, comprehensive, compassionate and loving care that far exceeded my wildest expectations. Pamela and Don handled my first new home purchase in 24 years with incredible devotion, meticulous attention to detail, loving support and amazing skill. I can't say enough about how grateful and delighted I am with their service. Highly ethical, the utmost integrity, knowledgeable and devoted, I am grateful beyond measure that I found this magnificent team
MK
First and foremost, Don and Pamela are wonderful people, and it’s been great having them on our team. They had the knowledge and insight to handle every question we had along the way, finding the right house in the right neighborhood and going above and beyond on due diligence to avoid pitfalls. They were also really good at presenting information in a balanced way, giving us the input we needed to make the right decision for us. And when we found the home we wanted, they sprung into action— working on weekends, late at night, and even while on vacation.
Their guidance along the way has made the home buying process easier and more enjoyable than we could have expected. And they continue to help us as we make our new home our own— their network of tradespeople and professionals has been top notch and a pleasure to work with. Don and Pamela have our highest recommendation, and honestly, we feel lucky that we found them and had the chance to work with them. Thank you so much!
Their guidance along the way has made the home buying process easier and more enjoyable than we could have expected. And they continue to help us as we make our new home our own— their network of tradespeople and professionals has been top notch and a pleasure to work with. Don and Pamela have our highest recommendation, and honestly, we feel lucky that we found them and had the chance to work with them. Thank you so much!
NP
If you want an honest, forthright, and driven realtor who will be with you every step of the way, Pamela and Don were exceptional and I have no problem recommending them to everyone.
Pamela and Don helped us through our first home buying experience in California and we count ourselves blessed to have had their high level of expertise and professionalism. They guided us gently through every step of the process, provided the right level of education when we needed it to calm our fears, and had tons of patience until we found the right home.
Pamela expertly navigated communications with other agents and sellers, arranged home tours that met our schedules, and provided great references for contractors we needed after the purchase.
She handled every wrinkle that came up and gave us the confidence to navigate this crazy market.
Thank you, Pamela and Don!
Pamela and Don helped us through our first home buying experience in California and we count ourselves blessed to have had their high level of expertise and professionalism. They guided us gently through every step of the process, provided the right level of education when we needed it to calm our fears, and had tons of patience until we found the right home.
Pamela expertly navigated communications with other agents and sellers, arranged home tours that met our schedules, and provided great references for contractors we needed after the purchase.
She handled every wrinkle that came up and gave us the confidence to navigate this crazy market.
Thank you, Pamela and Don!
SJ
I can’t say enough about the outstanding experience I had working with Pamela Colombana and her team. When my sister passed away, I was faced with the emotional and overwhelming task of handling her estate and selling her home, which was held in a trust. From the very beginning, there was never a question in my mind about who I wanted to help me. Pamela was the only person I thought of. I’ve known her personally for almost 40 years, and throughout that time, she has always been someone of unwavering integrity, honesty, and genuine compassion.
The home needed numerous repairs, and Pamala thoughtfully recommended selling it off-market. That suggestion turned out to be incredibly smart. It provided a quick and seamless sale, saving time, stress, and unnecessary expenses. Most importantly, it allowed our grieving family to move on with one less burden to carry.
She went above and beyond every step of the way, meeting me at the house numerous times, organizing all the resources we needed, and offering expert recommendations that made an incredibly difficult process so much more manageable. Her professionalism, empathy, and dedication meant the world to me and my family.
I will be forever grateful for the care and support she gave during this time. I would recommend Pamela and her team without hesitation to anyone in need of a realtor who leads with heart and delivers with excellence.
The home needed numerous repairs, and Pamala thoughtfully recommended selling it off-market. That suggestion turned out to be incredibly smart. It provided a quick and seamless sale, saving time, stress, and unnecessary expenses. Most importantly, it allowed our grieving family to move on with one less burden to carry.
She went above and beyond every step of the way, meeting me at the house numerous times, organizing all the resources we needed, and offering expert recommendations that made an incredibly difficult process so much more manageable. Her professionalism, empathy, and dedication meant the world to me and my family.
I will be forever grateful for the care and support she gave during this time. I would recommend Pamela and her team without hesitation to anyone in need of a realtor who leads with heart and delivers with excellence.
MA
Selling in a buyer’s market is no small feat, but working with Pamela and Don Colombana made it feel seamless. At a time when most listings were seeing price reductions, my home held its value. That’s a testament to their deep market knowledge, strategic pricing, and flawless presentation.
What truly set Pamela and Don apart was their careful attention to detail - nothing was overlooked. Every step was handled with precision. Add to that impeccable communication throughout the entire process, and I always felt informed and confident in every decision we made.
I’m beyond thrilled with the outcome and incredibly grateful for their partnership. I wholeheartedly recommend Pamela and Don to anyone hoping to sell in any market, but especially when the odds seem stacked.
What truly set Pamela and Don apart was their careful attention to detail - nothing was overlooked. Every step was handled with precision. Add to that impeccable communication throughout the entire process, and I always felt informed and confident in every decision we made.
I’m beyond thrilled with the outcome and incredibly grateful for their partnership. I wholeheartedly recommend Pamela and Don to anyone hoping to sell in any market, but especially when the odds seem stacked.
KD
We cannot speak highly enough of Pamela and Don. From our very first meeting, they impressed us with their thoughtful questions and deep understanding of our needs—far surpassing any other agents we interviewed.
Pamela’s guidance was exceptional at every stage. She proactively identified potential issues in homes, advised on smart offer strategies, and coordinated inspections, disclosures, and timelines with precision. She also worked seamlessly with our financial advisor and broker, ensuring the entire process remained smooth and stress-free.
Even after closing, she continued to be a valuable resource, connecting us with trustworthy contractors who’ve been a pleasure to work with.
In short: Pamela and Don are professional, dedicated, and simply outstanding. We’re deeply grateful to have had them on our side.
Pamela’s guidance was exceptional at every stage. She proactively identified potential issues in homes, advised on smart offer strategies, and coordinated inspections, disclosures, and timelines with precision. She also worked seamlessly with our financial advisor and broker, ensuring the entire process remained smooth and stress-free.
Even after closing, she continued to be a valuable resource, connecting us with trustworthy contractors who’ve been a pleasure to work with.
In short: Pamela and Don are professional, dedicated, and simply outstanding. We’re deeply grateful to have had them on our side.
LB
Pamela and Don did a wonderful job of getting us from “We need to move-where do we start?” to “I can’t believe we sold the house in one day!” We had lived in our house for almost 30 years and there was much to do. We thought we had two years to get ready and we moved out in a little over one year. Without their guidance and support, it would never have happened so successfully with an offer so much over our asking price. We can’t recommend them highly enough.
Excellent in every way! Pamela and Don helped us successfully navigate a purchase and sale at the same time. They are attentive, communicative, personable, and oh so knowledgeable about the best and most effective ways to both buy and sell. We feel so grateful to have found such talented, honest and gracious professionals to assist us through what otherwise would have been a very daunting process!
Our first ever home purchase with Pamela was a dream in the making! A few years ago, my wife and I met her at an open house in Concord. She was the first and only realtor we had met in the beginning of our home search journey who was warm and inviting to us - especially since my wife and I are an openly queer couple. We kept contact with her throughout the pandemic, and when the time was right, reached out and we dived right into a serious home search.
Pamela is communicative, organized, energetic, passionate, knowledgeable, and spunky. As first-time home buyers, we learned years worth of knowledge from her expertise. She made us feel heard, validated our wants, and comforted our fears. She has fantastic and trustworthy resources, and always follows through with integrity. We would not have been able to find our perfect home without her help. Pamela was and still is genuinely excited for our endeavors. She is SUPER on top of her game and we are both very lucky to have her in our corner.
Pamela is communicative, organized, energetic, passionate, knowledgeable, and spunky. As first-time home buyers, we learned years worth of knowledge from her expertise. She made us feel heard, validated our wants, and comforted our fears. She has fantastic and trustworthy resources, and always follows through with integrity. We would not have been able to find our perfect home without her help. Pamela was and still is genuinely excited for our endeavors. She is SUPER on top of her game and we are both very lucky to have her in our corner.
KM
We couldn't recommend Pamela and Don highly enough! We so appreciated the care and consideration they took to provide a smooth experience for us first time homebuyers. No question was too small; no need was too lofty.
Pamela and Don shared their East Bay expertise with us in the most considerate way: by familiarizing us with the neighborhood through an in-person tour. During open houses, we could trust them to be transparent about what lies beyond the shine and sparkle of staging — and what really makes a property special.
They respected our desire to take the process slow, but thanks to their thorough database, we got an early introduction to our now-home. Once we'd expressed interest in this house, Pamela and Don went above and beyond (while out of the country!) to push our offer over the line. They proved to be detail-oriented advocates, even from a totally different time zone.
We're grateful we had the chance to work with Pamela and Don. First time homebuyers are well taken care of in their hands!
Pamela and Don shared their East Bay expertise with us in the most considerate way: by familiarizing us with the neighborhood through an in-person tour. During open houses, we could trust them to be transparent about what lies beyond the shine and sparkle of staging — and what really makes a property special.
They respected our desire to take the process slow, but thanks to their thorough database, we got an early introduction to our now-home. Once we'd expressed interest in this house, Pamela and Don went above and beyond (while out of the country!) to push our offer over the line. They proved to be detail-oriented advocates, even from a totally different time zone.
We're grateful we had the chance to work with Pamela and Don. First time homebuyers are well taken care of in their hands!
RK
Pamela was wonderful to work with! As first time homeowners, we are extremely impressed with how knowledgable, detail oriented, patient, and thorough Pamela is with each step of the process. We would certainly use her again and highly recommend her to friends.
AK
I fully recommend working with Pamela! This was our first home purchase and she was truly incredible to work with. She went above and beyond and walked us through every step of the way.
Pamela did a fantastic job of keeping us in the loop and representing our interests. She's a keen and fair negotiator and working with her will surely lead to a great experience.
I would highly recommend working Pamela in any situation, but she is especially patient and wonderful to work with as a first time home buyer.
Pamela did a fantastic job of keeping us in the loop and representing our interests. She's a keen and fair negotiator and working with her will surely lead to a great experience.
I would highly recommend working Pamela in any situation, but she is especially patient and wonderful to work with as a first time home buyer.
JT
Pamela was the best person to walk us through our first home purchase. My husband and I were new to everything and Pamela explained everything in great detail and made us feel informed and comfortable. We couldn’t thank her enough for being apart of our home buying journey!
JT
Pamela was the best person to walk us through our first home purchase. My husband and I were new to everything and Pamela explained everything in great detail and made us feel informed and comfortable. We couldn’t thank her enough for being apart of our home buying journey!
BC
I couldn't have asked for a better person to help me purchase my new home than Pamela. She was always a step ahead with the process and caught so many details that I might have missed. This was especially helpful since I was out of town for much of the transition. Pamela is a consummate professional and a delightfully nice person. I would give her a 10 if I could!
RG
We recently sold a house with the help of the Colombanas. Pamela helped us think through our options for fixing up the home versus selling as-is, and the timing for selling it. She was very good at giving us space when we needed it but being ready to move quickly and aggressively when we were ready. I especially appreciate that the Colombanas are very careful and honest. They met every potential buyer at the house so they could explain just how good the good things were and just how bad the bad things were--that way people saw it more as an investment than a risk. Pamela organized things very well to have several showings then a quick offer deadline. We ended up with multiple offers and a great price over asking. They are amazing!
JS
I had the honor and privilege of working with Don , Pamela and David. They made me buying my first home stress free and easy to understand to a complete novice in the Real Estate field. All questions I had were answered and explained , so someone unfamiliar with Real Estate like myself felt comfortable and confident in the process. Also they are some of the nicest people I have met and always meet you with a smile. From the beginning of the process to the final close they were always a text , email or phone call away. I would highly recommend this team , they will not let you down .
SL
Pamela, Don, and David were absolutely instrumental in helping me complete the purchase of my first home. This was something I had zero experience with coming into the process, and I'm not sure I'd be able to call myself a homeowner if it weren't for the guidance and expertise that Pamela, Don, and David were able to provide.
There were so many aspects of the process I didn't even think to put on my radar, but the team was there every step of the way to call out details and answer every question I had. What could have easily been an experience wrought with stress and worry ended up being nothing but approachable and rewarding.
They have a customer for life and I trust them completely with any friends or family I can send their way. Thank you Pamela, Don, and David for the amazing work getting me into my first home!
There were so many aspects of the process I didn't even think to put on my radar, but the team was there every step of the way to call out details and answer every question I had. What could have easily been an experience wrought with stress and worry ended up being nothing but approachable and rewarding.
They have a customer for life and I trust them completely with any friends or family I can send their way. Thank you Pamela, Don, and David for the amazing work getting me into my first home!
LN
We felt very lucky to work with Pamela and David from Colombana Real Estate Group, part of the Dudum real estate brokerage. Pamela was recommended to us by a colleague. She reported that she got into the real estate business to optimize the home buying and selling experience and she demonstrates that clearly when you work with her!
Pamela and David helped us consider different properties in the area and scouted some on their own for us as well -- helping us think through the pros and cons of each. They were always available and communicative and worked around our schedules. Getting to close takes much more than just finding a suitable property. They helped us navigate the entire negotiation and closing process. Pamela and David helped us obtain timely inspections and save money during the negotiation process . They also worked with our lender and title company to ensure that we could close in a timely manner. Now that we have our first home, we are also working with a great team of contractors that Pamela and David referred to us. Highly recommended!
Pamela and David helped us consider different properties in the area and scouted some on their own for us as well -- helping us think through the pros and cons of each. They were always available and communicative and worked around our schedules. Getting to close takes much more than just finding a suitable property. They helped us navigate the entire negotiation and closing process. Pamela and David helped us obtain timely inspections and save money during the negotiation process . They also worked with our lender and title company to ensure that we could close in a timely manner. Now that we have our first home, we are also working with a great team of contractors that Pamela and David referred to us. Highly recommended!
GA
We chose Don and Pamela and David because my sister and her husband purchased their dream home with them and because of their dedication, integrity, and knowledge! There was never a time throughout the entire process that we couldn't get in touch with them or have our questions answered!
It was a very delicate time as this home was the home that Randy's mom and dad had built over 60 years ago! It had a tremendous family history., memories and love. But The Colombanas' were so aware and mindful of this delicate situation.
Thank you again for a job well done!
It was a very delicate time as this home was the home that Randy's mom and dad had built over 60 years ago! It had a tremendous family history., memories and love. But The Colombanas' were so aware and mindful of this delicate situation.
Thank you again for a job well done!
AO
David showed us several houses, and when we found the house we loved, the team made the process of buying our first home seamless and easy! It was wonderful to work with David and Pamela and we are ecstatic to be in our new home! Thanks for all your help.
BS
Working with the Colombana team was probably the best thing to happen to us in selling our home. Given the shifting market, Pamela and David knew the right moves to make in order to get our house to sell. I'm convinced that had we not used them, our outcome would not have been what it was. We are grateful for their tireless work and recommend them wholeheartedly.
LP
5 stars - we would give them our highest recommendation! Colombana Real Estate Group came recommended as the best realtor team we would find and they exceeded those lofty expectations. They were responsive, patient, creative, and brought incredible professional expertise, integrity, communication, attention to detail, dedication, design recommendations, and the willingness to do what it takes to get things done. Above all, in a tough market, they delivered on finding us a buyer.
EA
Buying a home for the first time was daunting but Pamela and her team were the perfect guides for the process. They were quick, efficient, competitive and professional. We bought with confidence, knowing that we were in the best of hands with the Colombana team.
KB
We were referred to Colombana Real Estate Group by a friend who sold her home with them. She said we should definitely use them too! Taking her advice was the best decision ever!!! The Colombanas really know the current market and design trends and know what buyers are looking for. They worked tirelessly to help us get our house where it needed to be for sale. They sold it quickly and at top dollar. You would be remiss to go with anyone else!
EM
Colombana Real Estate Group earns my highest recommendation.
As a first time home buyer, Pamela was an excellent coach and advocate for me throughout the entire home buying process. Pamela, David, and Don are professional and personable. In the highly competitive and fast paced housing market, they move with speed and accuracy which is absolutely essential.
Pamela and David were responsive and supportive throughout my home search. They are highly knowledgeable about the current housing market and genuinely wanted to find me a home that would be a good investment and a place where I’d feel happy and safe.
I highly recommend the Colombana Real Estate Group for both first time buyers and seasoned buyers! I am so appreciative and grateful for all of their work and support. Their commitment to excellence is unmatched.
As a first time home buyer, Pamela was an excellent coach and advocate for me throughout the entire home buying process. Pamela, David, and Don are professional and personable. In the highly competitive and fast paced housing market, they move with speed and accuracy which is absolutely essential.
Pamela and David were responsive and supportive throughout my home search. They are highly knowledgeable about the current housing market and genuinely wanted to find me a home that would be a good investment and a place where I’d feel happy and safe.
I highly recommend the Colombana Real Estate Group for both first time buyers and seasoned buyers! I am so appreciative and grateful for all of their work and support. Their commitment to excellence is unmatched.
