I had an outstanding experience working with Anthony. He helped me sell 2 homes, and purchase a new one in less than 10 months, and I truly couldn't have asked for a better partner throughout the process. From the very beginning, he was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and responsive. He showed me over 30 properties without ever making me feel rushed or pressured--he genuinely wanted me to find the right home, not just a home. His experience really showed when it came time to negotiate. He got me a great price on the sale of my previous homes and negotiated skillfully on the purchase of my new one as well. The entire experience was smooth, well-managed, and far less stressful than I expected. If you're looking for a realtor who is hardworking, honest, and truly dedicated to your best interests, I can't recommend Anthony enough! read more

Anthony helped me navigate my first time buying a home, and took the time to explain all the complicated details. Thank you! read more

Anthony Lim - Compass - Real Estate Agents Near Me - Alameda, California

Anthony is an amazing realtor, who truly cares about his craft and helped me and my wife through every aspect of the house buying process. He took the time to understand what we were looking for, and also offered a lot of ideas. Growing up in East Bay, he knows the communities very well. He is a treasure trove of information, and helps guide you through the many decisions that come up. He came with us to open houses, and with a background in construction, was able to point out issues we would have missed. Whether it's going over disclosures with us, providing accurate comps, or constructing bids, he was fully involved in the process and able to deeply strategize. He also knows many agents in the area, which helped get us an advantage during bidding, reaching out to agents to add a personal touch and to get information. Bidding times are critical, and he was always available. One instance, we had one night to make a critical decision, and he spent hours during an evening to help talk us through it. Anthony prioritizes his clients, as he knows how critical of a phase this is for their lives. He is also very personable, which made working together easy, and also helps him build rapport with other realtors. Anthony is really great at partnering with us during the process, gives a lot of useful and accurate information, and doesn't pressure us at all. After our purchase, he also helped to connect us with his contacts for home maintenance as well. Anthony is a seasoned professional who understands the complex art and science of real estate. Definitely recommend him! read more

Anthony is an amazing real estate agent and was extremely helpful during our house search in Alameda! He knows Alameda! He knows it's ins-and-outs, the restaurants, schools, neighborhoods, and people. He knows all the agents that work there, which is critical if you want to be successful bidding for a house in Alameda. Some agents never do a counter-round, some always do, some share info with all and others only share with other Alameda agents! It's a jungle out there, and you need every advantage you can get!  My husband and I were also looking at houses that we knew would need renovations. Anthony has a construction background and has renovated several houses, so he knows how much things usually cost to fix and knows the people that can do it. 5 stars! read more

If you want to get your dream home--on your first try--you'll have your best shot with Anthony Lim. We were specifically looking for an agent who had a lot of experience buying/selling in the particular Alameda neighborhood we had our eyes on. We met another agent at an open house who advised us that if we *really* wanted an expert in the Alameda real estate market, then Anthony Lim would be our guy. He was right--from the first phone call, it was clear that Anthony is highly knowledgeable about every little detail of real estate here. As first-time home buyers, we had thousands of questions. Even before we were pre-approved, Anthony drove to a coffee shop near our apartment on several occasions so we could ask all our questions in person and learn what to expect throughout the process. He was extraordinarily patient, answering all of our questions, gave context for his explanations, and also provided additional helpful resources and contacts. We eventually found two properties in our target neighborhood that we were very interested in. They each had their pros and cons, and I was feeling a little stressed about making a decision on which to go for. Anthony told me, "don't worry--we'll meet there over the weekend and we can go back and forth to each house as many times as you want. I want to make sure you feel good about the house you choose." We did just that, and we were able to directly compare the houses back to back, seeing them as the lighting changed throughout the day. That back-and-forth allowed us to make a solid decision and we never had a second thought. I couldn't believe his level of understanding and flexibility! Fast-forward to submitting the offer. Anthony met with us on an hour's notice to discuss our final budget and strategy. Since we were financing, he expertly advised us on what terms we'd need to include in order to be competitive with a cash offer. Turns out, the seller received 12 offers, including one all cash... they countered 4 of the offers, including ours and I was so stressed that night, thinking there's no way we'd get it. As a complete novice, I double-guessed our offer and thought as a last ditch effort we should re-bid even higher. The whole time on the phone, Anthony was cool and calm, drawing on his experience to explain the strategy the sellers were using and assuring us that he was confident our offer was already the highest and best. He strongly advised us to stay put, so we did. AND THEY ACCEPTED OUR OFFER! In the weeks that followed, Anthony continued to be a tremendous resource throughout the process, helping to facilitate the largest transaction we'll ever do. Even after closing, Anthony checked in with us several times to see if we needed help with anything and put us in contact with local contractors to help us schedule necessary repairs called out in the inspection report. We have full confidence that Anthony will always be there for us, as he is for all his clients. We remember one time when he came to meet us immediately coming from Home Depot where he was helping a former client shop for new appliances. Oh! And just one other thing... I was using a corporate relocation package, which stipulates that I had to use a company-approved agency and agent. Luckily, Pacific Union was already on the list, but Anthony had to 1) take extra steps to get "relocation approved," and 2) agree to give up a portion of his commission to work with us. I was so worried that we wouldn't get the same customer service because of this, but I was so wrong. Anthony truly just wants to give 110% to all of his clients and you will not be disappointed with him as your agent! read more

Anthony recently helped my fiancé and I find a home. Throughout the process he was open and honest. We never felt pressured into putting an offer down. He made himself available and was prompt when responding to questions via email or phone. When it came to needing to see a house he was always readily available even at a days notice. His previous experience in construction makes him a good realtor for any buyers looking for a fixer upper. He also has a very good idea of the market and was able to give us an accurate estimate for what any particular house would sell for. Overall very positive experience working with Anthony. I would recommend to anyone looking for a realtor in the east Bay Area. read more

Anthony helped my wife and I find our dream home in Alameda. Things I liked about Anthony: 1. He's a cool guy. Chances are, you are going to spend a LOT of time with your real estate agent. Helps if he's a cool guy (or gal). 2. He knows Alameda REALLY well. He's lived here a long time and knows the ins and outs of each neighborhood. 3. He's patient. If you have been open housing in Alameda lately (or really anywhere in Bay Area) you may have noticed that inventory is in very short supply. In other words, it may take awhile before you: a. Find that perfect house b. Make an offer without getting clobbered in a bidding war (in the cases where this happened to us, Anthony had advised us to make a stronger offer beforehand, we didn't listen:). Anthony was always patient throughout the process. He seems to really like what he does. 4. He knows the real estate business really well, and was able to explain each part of the process in easy terms to a first time home buyer like myself. 5. He works really hard. There were several cases during our home search where Anthony took the initiative to pull permits on a property, or arrange to have a contractor meet us at a property to give opinions on upgrades, or potential problem areas. In my experience, Anthony was also very responsive. 6. He embraces technology. We were actually able to sign all of our pre-closing documents (offer, disclosures, check of contingencies, etc) electronically using DocuSign. Super convenient. Saves trees. 7. He's trustworthy. At each point of the home buying process, I felt that Anthony was representing our best interests. He was quick to point out problems with many of the properties we looked at, and even recommended that we pass on some of them. Things I didn't like about Anthony: Can't think of anything really. I highly recommend Anthony. read more

We were looking for our first home and had little success with a Redfin agent. Thankfully we found Anthony, who was really knowledgeable about the Bay Area housing market, super responsive (he replied to all of our random texts within a millisecond), and was persistent with the selling agent for the home we were interested in and ultimately bought. His willingness to do even small things, like compile a photo collage for our personal letter, really made a difference in helping us win our offer. Plus he's a guy you'd want to be friends with even if he didn't happen to be your realtor! read more

Anthony Lim's work ethic is impeccable. He is calm, reassuring and methodical. From the initial interview to the closing, Anthony ensures a smooth and seamless process. He goes beyond what is required and provides a sense of calm to a stressful process. Furthermore, he is not afraid to get his hands dirty and jump in when work needs to be done on the house (at least from a listing standpoint). His perpetual concern and availability is refreshing in an otherwise overly crowded profession. I highly recommend Anthony for all your real estate needs. read more

Anthony helped my wife and I buy our first home earlier this year and he always made himself available to accommodate our schedule, early mornings or late nights, to go over questions, concerns or to show us a listing. Anthony is very experienced working in the Alameda area and as a result has a lot of connections. Even after he helped us buy our first home, he gave us many contacts for movers, painters, floor installers and kitchen remodelers, all of which we used. It gave us peace of mind that we could trust these contractors considering Anthony recommended them and has worked with them in the past. He is very honest with what he feels are the pros/cons of a perspective home and ultimately will help you, the buyer, make an informed decision! Thanks for all your help Anthony! read more

I love my new home and don't think I would have this house if it weren't for Anthony. He worked really hard for me and got me a great deal! That's saying a lot in this market. Anthony was easy to work with and always answered my emails, calls, and texts quickly. He patiently explained things to me when I didn't understand. I kept telling him he was part business man, part psychologist because he could make me feel calm when I was nervous and confused. He knows the business inside and out, and handles it very well. I'm a first time buyer and there was a lot that I didn't know, but Anthony helped me learn. He's positive, helpful, knowledgeable, and hard working. I highly recommend him. Anthony was highly recommended to me by a friend of mine who he helped get into her first home, too. I'm really grateful for his hard work that got me into the perfect house for me. read more

Anthony recently helped me and my husband sell our home, and we couldn't be happier with the result. He is very knowledgeable in real estate, especially in the local Alameda market. He is very personable, and was always available when we needed him. He really went above and beyond for us. He was with us from the beginning: from prepping and staging our home, to negotiations and closing. He even helped us move out! I would highly recommend his services to anyone buying or selling a home. read more

Anthony is one of the most passionate, knowledgeable and hardworking people you'll ever meet. As a real estate agent, he will go the extra mile for his clients to make sure that they are comfortable with their purchase. During our search for our new home, Anthony was extremely proactive in communicating with the selling agent and helped us to prepare a competitive offer. We ended up with the house we wanted and he continued to work with us through the home inspection and initial work needed to make sure we were ready to move in. He also provided a thorough walk-through of the loan and home purchase process and also connected us with some great resources (house cleaning, remodeling work, etc.) read more

Anthony recently helped my wife and I purchase our first home. From the moment we met him he worked nonstop(we were on the phone with him until midnight the first day). We followed his advice and got an offer accepted on a home far better than we had expected to get within 3 days. As first time buyers we knew nothing of the process but Anthony made it very simple and painless. I couldn't recommend him more highly! read more

How should I get started? After visiting many open houses in the bay area and talking to various realtors, I got a positive impression after meeting Anthony at his open house and my instincts were correct. He is the hardest working realtor I have ever met and he was there for us through every step of our home buying process. We tried to use VA loan which most of realtors turned us away, but Anthony was so positive and patient with us. With his help, we bought our first home with a VA loan! I can't recommend him enough. If you're moving to Alameda and are looking for someone who will advocate on your behalf - definitely consider Anthony Lim as your realtor. He's responsive at all hours of the day and is committed to make sure that you close on the house of your dreams. read more

Anthony is just super! I was actually working with another agent who brought Anthony on to work with her on the purchase of our house (long story, we were buying from an investor who bought the property at a foreclosure auction, so it was a little unusual). Anthony went above and beyond to help secure the deal for our house. The house needed extensive renovations and he and was also a great resource for us there as well. Anthony's enthusiasm for what he does shows, he's quick to replay to calls/texts and he will advocate for buyers in this tough real estate market! Thank you Anthony! read more

Anthony is a great agent and I highly recommend him. My wife and I bought a home on Bay Farm island and the process went very smoothly, even though it was a short sale! We moved from LA and bought in Alameda because of the great schools and proximity to SF and Oakland. Anthony did a great job of teaching us the micro-neighborhoods and found a really great area for us. First, you should go to Anthony because of his local knowledge of Alameda, although I'm sure he knows other parts of the Bay Area as well. It was really important to me that we used an agent who understood the differences of each little neighborhood -- architecture, people, prices, schools, etc. He was kind enough to take us to each neighborhood in Alameda and I'm not talking about just driving through in a car. It meant walking the streets, hanging out in restaurants and looking at houses that previously sold over the last couple years. Second, Anthony is very transparent and does a good job of explaining things. My previous experience with another agent was very rushed. I really liked the way Anthony followed-up on things and never guessed. He was really fantastic about finding answers. He's got great resources at Bayside Real Estate. I really enjoyed working with a agent who keeps up with the times. I feel that other agents in Alameda are slightly out of touch. Last, Anthony is great with communications. He's timely and articulate. I have a crazy schedule and I send emails at 6AM and 11PM. I was surprised to see that Anthony always responded to my emails within minutes anytime of day or night. I really felt that he was looking out for me and that things were moving. There was no downtime. Overall, great experience. If you want an agent who will get things done right, Anthony is your man. read more

I'm a first time home buyer who had a small amount to work with and wasn't sure if I wanted a house, a condo or an apartment. I've learned through a friend of mine that Anthony specialized in the East Bay region so I went ahead and contacted him. I was setup right away for a client account and gained to-the-minute listings of available properties in the East Bay that was within my price range. Because I wasn't sure what I wanted, Anthony made it an effort to take me to numerous different properties just so I can narrow down my choices according to my needs. I was finally able to decide on a property. During the entire purchasing process for my home, Anthony was there. Let it be finding the right location w/ a limited amount, to dealing with a bank that was unmotivated to close on the property, to handling the title company; I was at ease to know that Anthony was there to help me through all these. Unlike other real estate agents (or bank for that matter) who prioritize their clients by their property amount. I felt I was treated by Anthony as a priority. He has a sense of urgency to get things done and I was very glad that he was on my side. Anthony really turned my first home buying experience around. I would recommend Anthony Lim to any potential home buyer or seller, who is looking for an agent that is reliable, honest, trustworthy and willing to go the extra mile to get things done. read more

Anthony did a great job putting together a solid offer for our now new place. Because of him we were able to have a competitive bid that got us the place. He was very accessible through the house buying process and very understanding with and willing to work around our busy schedule especially as parents of a newborn. Areas of improvement could be organization and attention to detail, as we would often have to proofread contracts for spelling/wording areas and do things last minute. We are grateful for Anthony's expertise as first time homebuyers! read more

I am so disappointed in this agent! He cost us not only FOUR MONTHS but THOUSANDS of dollars. Ultimately, our Buyer pulled out, largely due to his incompetence, lack of professionalism, and grave errors in critical documents and decisions along the way. We terminated our contract with him and are now working with an agent who has been much more effective in helping us sell our home in a much shorter time. I would not waste your time or money with Anthony. Realtors are a dime a dozen in Alameda and you'd be better off with anyone but this realtor or Pacific Union. In fact, when he sent us our "Cancellation of Contract", he even misspelled ALAMEDA (as well as "cancellation")! It was consistent errors such as this that make me question how he still even has his real estate license. Is this really someone you want to represent you in your home city? read more

Anthony is the reason we were able to buy a house in Alameda in such a competitive market. He works extremely hard, always keeps you informed and is extremely quick with his responses. His personality helps making the search for a house interesting and fun. I very highly recommend Anthony as a realtor! read more

Anthony is amazing to work with! We were first time homeowners who didn't have much knowledge of the process and Anthony did a great job of walking us through everything and answering our questions. He is very knowledgeable of the real estate industry and helped us put together a competitive offer. He was very good at communicating and following up with the seller's agent and would provide us with updates throughout the process, sometimes even several times a day. We were dealing with a difficult seller, but Anthony went way above and beyond what any agent should have to do, including driving several hours into the wee hours of the night to pick up paperwork so we would be able to close on time. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to purchase a home in the Bay Area, and especially to those who are looking in Alameda. He is well connected in the community and is very easy to work with! read more

Anthony stepped in for our primary realtor when she had to leave the country on unavoidable family business. Anthony completely lived up to the very high expectations set by Kate McCaffrey, our primary agent, and took care of a lot of the nitty-gritty for us. He arranged several of the inspections, and also spent hours with me at same inspections, making sure I asked the right questions and got the information I needed. In the end, though he did not start out as our agent, Anthony gave us service just as if we were his own clients. I would absolutely recommend Anthony Lim to anyone looking for an agent in Alameda! read more

Anthony is Knowledge and Knowledge is Power! He knows the markets, he knows what to look for on inspections, and knows a lot about real estate in general. Very few Real Estate Agents go the extra mile Anthony goes for their client. For Anthony, no job is too small when it comes to representing his clients. As a lender, I have worked with Anthony on both sides of the transaction and he is always impressive, patient, and professional. read more