Jen Birmingham Realtor

05/01/2026

May in Petaluma is peak Petaluma. 🌸

🎬 May 2 | FilmFest Petaluma at The Mystic Theater
Built in 1911 as a vaudeville house, the Mystic has been part of this town’s DNA for over a century. Now it’s hosting independent film in one of the most intimate venues in the North Bay. themystictheatre.com

🫖 May 10 | Mother’s Day Tea at McEvoy Ranch
In 1989, San Francisco Chronicle heiress Nan McEvoy bought a 550-acre dairy farm in Petaluma, imported 1,000 olive seedlings from Tuscany, and defied everyone who said it wouldn’t work. The result is one of California’s most acclaimed organic olive oil estates. Mother’s Day here hits different. mcevoyranch.com

🥂 May 10 | Mother’s Day Bubbles, Bites & Beats at Brooks Note Winery
Garry Brooks left a career in IT to plant a vineyard, rescued a 1921 Studebaker dealership downtown, and now makes some of the best Pinot Noir in the Petaluma Gap. A love story and a wine story in one building. brooksnotewinery.com

🚗 May 16 | Salute to American Graffiti, Downtown
In 1972, a 28-year-old George Lucas got kicked out of San Rafael after two days of filming. He drove north, Petaluma said yes, and the rest is history. Made for under $800K, American Graffiti earned over $200 million and launched Star Wars. The Salute brings it back with classic cars and community pride.

🚶 May 17 | View Master Walking Tour at Balshaw Bridge
See Petaluma history in a brand new light. visitpetaluma.com

💃 May 17 | Line Dancing Night at Hall of the Above
A 1925 bank building with 30-foot vaulted ceilings, restored and returned to the community. Line dancing in a century-old bank? Only here. halloftheabove.com

This town has layers. The deeper you look, the more you want to stay.

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04/22/2026

04/16/2026

Two days of making new connections and strengthening some longtime bonds. Good vibes all around. Love my Compass peeps!

03/31/2026

No pitch. No listing presentation. No “have you thought about your home’s value?”
I mailed this card to a very specific group of Petaluma, CA homeowners because their home matches exactly what my buyer is looking for. That’s it. That’s the whole reason.
My buyer is ready to go, and they’re not looking for a deal. They’re looking for the right house in the right neighborhood, and I think it might be yours.
The other side of this card says it plainly: I’m not here to represent you as a seller. I’m here because I have someone who genuinely wants to buy your home.
Sometimes the best transactions start with a simple question. “Would you consider selling?”

I received two calls today from this mailing of 163 postcards. I have an appointment to view one of the homes next week. When there’s no inventory that fits a buyer’s needs, I go straight to the source.

03/12/2026

Coming Soon sign = we’re almost done ✅ My client’s offer was accepted 5 days ago. The appraiser just left, inspections are wrapped, and we’re moving through escrow on a home that was never publicly listed. This is what happens when your agent is actually in the market, not just on it.

02/02/2026

I will not represent buyers on my own listings.

Even though it is legal in California, individual dual agency puts one person in the middle of two opposing goals. That goes against human nature. No matter how ethical or experienced an agent is, it is unrealistic to believe one person can fully advocate for both sides without compromise.

I would rather lose a commission by encouraging a buyer to use another agent than ever have a client wonder if they were fairly represented.

My sellers deserve an agent whose only job is to push for their highest price and best terms. Buyers deserve an agent whose only job is to protect their interests, strategy, and leverage.

Clean representation creates cleaner deals, smoother escrows, and far more trust long after the transaction closes.

Integrity over convenience. Always.


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01/20/2026

Step into a light-filled, end-unit haven in the heart of Rohnert Park, CA! With spacious bedrooms, a cozy patio retreat, bamboo flooring, and all the perks of a well-maintained community close to everything you need, this condo is ready to welcome you home.

12/27/2025

One of my favorite things about living in Petaluma, CA is its proximity to San Francisco. It’s just a 35-minute drive from the iconic city's lively music and food scenes. We’re home from a fantastic night out in the Mission, with dinner at Curio and a show by Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes at The Chapel. 🎶