Julia Murtagh

Team Founder

License # 01751854

Meet Julia

There’s a reason why Julia is consistently recognized and awarded by her local real estate community. An always-on realtor who has a passion for leading buyers and sellers through the process, Julia has earned a reputation for having her finger on the pulse of the Bay Area’s real estate market. From growing up in Menlo Park to calling Pleasanton her home for the last 20+ years, Julia has spent the last decade gleaning the ins and outs of the spectacular community she calls home.

Founder of her namesake team, Julia has accomplished over $550 million in career sales. More impressive than the numbers are her glowing testimonials, highlighting her dedication to her clients. A self-professed “workhorse” beloved for her contagious enthusiasm and get-it-done attitude, Julia is a shrewd negotiator who is fair, responsive, and abundantly accessible. Imbued with nearly two decades of industry experience, there’s no one better to help market that 20-acre olive ranch or discover the single family home of your dreams. Additionally, Julia is part of multiple networks of top agents throughout the country, allowing her to help clients buy and sell in any area.

A local legend in the Tri-Valley real estate market, it’s no surprise that Julia’s commitment to community extends beyond client care. Mother to three grown boys, she’s always been devoted to Little League boards, school site councils, and philanthropic efforts, notably founding the Young Men’s Service League of Pleasanton. Residing in Castlewood with her college sweetheart, Julia is a longtime golfer, hiker, savvy skier, and devout book club member. When she’s not walking her adorable doodle Delilah, you’ll find her enjoying her favorite bottle of cabernet, like any good Northern Californian.

Real Clients. Real Results.

I have bought and sold a number of houses and am familiar with the process. However, selling my Pleasanton home was challenging since I live out of the area. Julia was a star! Her level of organization is higher than anything that I've ever seen. We received daily updates on when tasks were scheduled and updates when they were completed. I've never worked with anyone prior to this that came even close to providing the white glove experience that Julia and her team provided to us. I can't recommend her highly enough.

Home Seller

"We were extremely satisfied with Julia, Amy, and the Murtagh team representing our sale of our single-family home in Pleasanton. During our first meeting, Julia, Amy, and her team immediately helped us develop a strategy to sell our house quickly at a favorable price point in a challenging real estate market. It was clear from our strategy meeting that they were knowledgeable about our neighborhood and other areas of Pleasanton as well as comparable markets in the Tri-Valley, and it helped us identify how to best prepare our home to go on the market. As inexperienced sellers, Julia and Amy were responsive, supportive, and patient with our questions and offered sound advice on making our house attractive to buyers. Both Julia and Amy represented us well in sale negotiations. They were extremely professional with potential buyers, effectively communicated the buyer landscape when we put our house on the market, had great instincts during negotiations. They kept us in the loop during the entire process. All of this led to a quick, smooth sale at a great price point, and this allowed us to take advantage of the changing real estate market when we became buyers. We highly recommend Julia, Amy, and the Murtagh team if you are considering selling or buying your home in the Tri-Valley area."

Home Seller

"Julia is the BEST REALTOR® anyone can have by their side! Julia and her awesome team (Amy) helped us buy our dream home! Throughout the home buying process, Julia was calm, patient yet firm with a point of view. Julia is extremely knowledgeable about the Pleasanton area, given it was a new neighborhood for us, this was a huge benefit. THANK YOU Julia, Amy and the entire team for helping us navigate through the home buying process as smoothly as possible! We really appreciate you!"

Home Buyer

From our first call Julia Murtagh was responsive, caring, compassionate, and relentless in the quest to sell our home. She gave us great advice that led to multiple offers above our asking price with a very quick sale. Julia responded quickly and honestly to any questions and concerns we had. We would highly recommend Julia and her team for any real estate needs you have.

Sally W

"We’ve been working with Julia Murtagh for over 6 years now both as a buyer and a seller for multiple properties in Pleasanton, CA. Hands down Julia and her team are the most knowledgeable when it comes to the Pleasanton and Tri-Valley markets. Julia and her entire team have treated us like family. They are extremely considerate in working to understand your long term goals and how that matches up with the dream home or investment property you are looking for. I would recommend Julia to my family and closest friends!"

Home Buyer & Seller

"Julia Murtagh and her team are total pros!! From the moment we started working together she was proactive, responsive, and always considered my needs, wants, and goals. Once we narrowed down a property, I got to see the true experienced professional in action. From the offer, to the negotiations, to the contract and closing process, Julia and The Murtagh Team were on top of every detail and timeline, always keeping me informed as if I was the only client they were working with. Absolutely amazing. I highly recommend The Murtagh Team!!"

Susan T.

"Julia and her team are the quintessential professionals dealing in every aspect of a residential real estate sales transaction. Their understanding of current market trends and transactions, marketing and negotiation skills, and responsiveness throughout the course of the sales transaction were all first rate and the mark of true professionals. I would hire Julia and her team without hesitation in the future."

Home Buyer

We decided to sell our beloved family home in Pleasanton this Spring. We interviewed numerous agents and decided to work with Julia. She motivated us to move quickly to time the sale of our home in the Spring market. We worked together closely for months to get our home ready and in prime condition. Julia was dedicated to making our selling experience seamless and she personally oversaw the overall process. She was able to sell our home for top dollar and get us the much needed rent back to ease the timing of moving out. If you are thinking of selling your home in Pleasanton or the Tri-Valley and want a very dedicated person - she is the one to call!

Home Seller

"Julia was highly recommended to us by our friend and we are very glad we chose to work with her. Julia was responsive, professional and very knowledgeable about the Tri-Valley markets. She worked with us for almost 18 months until we found the right house for us. There were a few hiccups along the way and she was very proactive and on top of things to sort it out, even when she didn't really need to. We really appreciated it! We could not be happier with the experience we had with Julia and her team. She is amazing in so many ways!"

Home Buyer

"I recently bought my very time house and I am forever thankful for Julia! Julia is very knowledgable about the market which helped me tremendously. She took the time to help me understand the buying process and made it as smooth as possible. I would recommend Julia and her team to anyone who is looking to buy or sell their home. Thank you, Julia for helping me buy my very first home! "

Natalie K.

“We worked with Julia to purchase a home in Pleasanton (This was our 4th transaction together). She helped us negotiate an amazing deal and we were able to purchase this beautiful home in the time frame that was needed.”

Nikki M.

Julia just helped us sell our property in spring of 2024 out in the Livermore Valley. Her attention to detail and marketing blitz made all the difference enabling us to sell the home for top dollar. We then worked together to purchase a home in Pleasanton (This was our 4th transaction together). She helped us negotiate an amazing deal and we were able to purchase this beautiful home in the time frame that was needed. She is a dedicated, hard-working Real Estate Professional, if you are considering selling or purchasing a home in the Tri-Valley she will make it happen!

Home Buyer & Seller

We decided to sell our beloved family home in Pleasanton this Spring. We interviewed numerous agents and decided to work with Julia. She motivated us to move quickly to time the sale of our home in the Spring market. We worked together closely for months to get our home ready and in prime condition. Julia was dedicated to making our selling experience seamless and she personally oversaw the overall process. She was able to sell our home for top dollar and get us the much needed rent back to ease the timing of moving out. If you are thinking of selling your home in Pleasanton or the Tri-Valley and want a very dedicated person - she is the one to call!

Debbie S

This has been our third time working with The Murtagh Team, and they continue to exceed our hopes and expectations. Julia and Lauren helped us sell quickly in a slower winter market for all cash. When the perfect home came on the market in Livermore, we were able to pounce fast and beat out multiple offers to secure our beautiful new home. I truly believe that without their connections and expert knowledge of the housing market, selling and buying would have been a much more grueling process. Instead, everything felt exciting, organized, and efficient. My family and I cannot recommend Julia and the rest of The Murtagh Team more!

Courtney U

We needed a top-level listing agent for a special property in Pleasanton. My research led me to Julia. She impressed us at every turn - home prep and presentation, market knowledge, excellent resources and also clear and constant communication throughout the process. I happen to be a top agent in Marin County so I know what's involved. Julia is one of the best.

Home Seller

Julia Murtagh and her team are total pros!! From the moment we started working together she was proactive, responsive, and always considered my needs, wants, and goals. Once we narrowed down a property, I got to see the true experienced professional in action. From the offer, to the negotiations, to the contract and closing process, Julia and The Murtagh Team were on top of every detail and timeline, always keeping me informed as if I was the only client they were working with. Absolutely amazing. I highly recommend The Murtagh Team!!

Susan T

"My husband and I just sold our home in Pleasanton with Julia as our agent. From the time we first met with her it was obvious she was a true professional with a strong understanding of the current real estate environment, as well as how to best market our home for maximum exposure. She is well connected and was able to put us in contact with service providers to get the house ready to sell, and then did an amazing job marketing our home. Thanks for everything Julia!"

Home Seller

"I just completed my third real estate transaction with Julia Murtagh and I can not say enough great things about Julia and her team. On the buying and selling side she was thorough, confident, professional and trustworthy. Most recently she made the sale of our home almost stress free. Julia knew exactly what we needed to do to get top dollar and had an amazing team of professionals working to make it happen for us. I highly recommend her."

Home Buyer & Seller

Over the past 12 years, I have had the privilege of working with Julia and her team for multiple real estate transactions and each experience has been fantastic. Not only is Julia a skilled professional, she has also become a cherished friend. Julia and her team demonstrated an incredible level of expertise and professionalism. They took the time to understand our needs and managed the uncharted territory of buying/selling during the early months of the pandemic. We worked closely with Amy and she was patient and attentive, always ready to address questions and concerns, communicated in a clear and timely manner and made the entire process - can you believe it - fun! What sets Julia and her team apart, however, is their genuine care and dedication. They went above and beyond to ensure the buying and selling process was as smooth as possible, even when it meant putting in extra hours or negotiating on our behalf. It was evident that our best interests were at heart, and the Murtagh Team's honesty and integrity were truly refreshing. But what truly makes Julia and her team stand out is their warmth and friendship. Throughout the entire process, I felt like I was working with someone who I trusted in our home, could easily talk to, as many questions of, and who genuinely cared about our family's well-being and happiness. Julia & Amy celebrated every milestone with us and were supportive during the inevitable moments of stress that come with buying and selling a home. If you're looking for a realtor who is not only highly skilled and takes care of you as a friend would, I wholeheartedly recommend Julia Murtagh and her exceptional team. They will go above and beyond to make your real estate journey not only successful but also enjoyable. Thank you, Julia & Amy, for everything!

Home Buyer / Seller

Julia helped me to sell my late mother's Pleasanton property. Julia understood that this was an emotional time for me and gave me ample time to process each and every step. All of my questions were thoroughly explained. I was very pleased with the outcome. I highly recommend the Murtagh Team

Home Seller

“I can't express enough gratitude to Julia our journey as first-time homebuyers. From our very first meeting, it was clear that Julia genuinely cared about our needs and concerns. She was a true advocate for us and educated us on every step of the home-buying process, making what could have been an overwhelming experience feel manageable and exciting. Not only did Julia patiently walk us through market trends and the buying process, but she also negotiated fantastic terms for our purchase.She was always available to answer my questions, no matter how small and shared with us invaluable insights that gave us the confidence to know we were in the right hands during a very stressful, but memorable decision for our future.”

Rachael M.