About Hillary Murphy

Since joining Village Associates in 2014 I have helped hundreds of clients buy and sell all types of homes - from luxury estates to starter homes to fixer uppers. I am a top 1% agent in Lamorinda and in Orinda. I love my job and where I live, and I thrive on helping people through the real estate process. Clients will tell you I am a straightforward communicator, strong negotiator, that I offer unwavering honesty, and that I am attuned to the details and timelines of every sale. 

 

 

My background is in marketing. Prior to launching my real estate career, I worked in for 12 years in various Marketing and PR roles for tech start-ups, agencies and Fortune 500 companies in New York and San Francisco. I have a degree in Economics from UC Santa Barbara. I also studied Economics & Management for a year at Oxford University in England.

 

My husband Brian and I lived in San Francisco before Orinda, and we enjoyed everything about city life. To be honest, I was pretty reluctant to move through the tunnel. But once we got here, I quickly found out what is so special about our "semi-rural" pocket of the East Bay; the easy proximity to the city, warm weather, safe surroundings, beautiful setting and excellent schools are just a few reasons we love it here. But mostly it’s the people -  through the local schools, our activities, the community and of course through work, we have developed fantastic friendships and neighborhood traditions, and our children have too. 

 

We now have an 8th grader and a 4th grader, and I spend my free time volunteering in our local schools, walking the Lafayette Reservoir, golfing at Moraga Country Club, skiing with our kids and planning our next family adventure. 

 

If you aren't familiar with the Lamorinda area, I would be delighted to show you the town that I love. It's a very special place to call home.