I was really impressed by this company. I was having a ? over a tree and where it lay in relation…read moreto our property lines. Both Eli and Emily were patient, took the time to have a detailed conversation about what a survey might involve and cost, what it might answer and not, and also helped give me ideas on how to progress should I opt not to get a survey. In the end, the solution turned amicable with neighbor and I did not go for the survey at this time, but I feel this is my company should the need arise in future. Their pricing was competitive against two other companies I contacted at the outset, but their professionalism stood out - other reviews also point to a decent company that will treat you fairly. They were also gracious and kind when I told them the survey was no longer a go, despite having filled out paperwork for me to sign. Thank you both, will store your details away for the day it is needed.

These guys were great to work with. I called around to a few places for survey work relating to…read morefence and property lines. I ultimately went with Emily/Eli as they were very professional and took the time to respond to many questions and explain the process, both before and during. They were also very thorough with their work as well as exactly on time on the day of! I'd definitely recommend them!

Lori Collins has done everything for my rental properties since our first interview as manager and…read morehas been extremely professional, all expectations were met quickly and without any fail . I recommend her in our area over any other property management teams.its hard to find good help these days as they say and I will continue to use Lori and her team as long as I still own rental property .

I purchased my home through Lori Collins' real estate office in Vallejo, CA. I initially contacted…read moreher in 2017, and was able to commit to purchase in December, 2019. Lori was not the real estate agent representing me during my purchase, so this review may not reflect her professional abilities; however, Lori did assign to me two of her agents who overall did not perform in the most professional manner. Melanie Brooks & Ann Kennedy were assigned to me by Lori. My recommendation to future home buyers is this: IF you are a seasoned home buyer, experienced with the home buying process in general, and the California experience in particular, you might be alright with these two realtors. Definitely bargain on the sales commission. IF you are a first-time home buyer, I would definitely recommend you avoid these two agents like the plague. Why ? They are not confident in what they are doing. Although they are licensed by the State of California to "represent" clients, neither one possesses the experience to safely guide the client through the purchase process with making noticeable mistakes. The major mistake I experienced with Melanie and Ann is their lack of follow-thru. As one might expect in a home purchase, presenting the contract can be a detailed-process. I purchased in an HOA community. I specifically asked about receiving a hard-copy of the HOA Covenants, and Ann told me "Sure ... " and have I seen a hard copy yet? No. Ann and Melanie are not detail oriented people; therefore, mistakes end up being made that only an experienced home buyer will notice and correct. One misleading statement that Ann kept repeating was how the house locks would be re-keyed for "free" by the home warranty company Collins Realty apparently uses for it's clients. This statement is a blatant lie. There is nothing "free" with the home warranty company. To have the locks re-keyed, it will cost the new homeowner $75. This may not sound like much, but is way more than "free." When I pay 3% to Collins Realty for representing me in a home purchase, I expect clarity throughout the entire transaction. During the contract development for the offer, I made it clear to Melanie and Ann that I did not want the furniture left in the garage or the outside "Rubbermaid" storage locker on the side of the house. When I did my walk-thru the day after signing the paperwork, I mentioned this to Melanie, and when I took possession of the house, lo and behold, there was the exact same furniture sitting in the garage and outside the house. So folks, like I said, Ann and Melanie are licensed realtors; however, you get what you pay for. They tend to say one thing, and do something else. If you are an experienced house buyer, you might do alright. Yet, if you are a first-time home buyer ... Mmm, I would definitely interview other agents before you decide on these two. The mortgage broker experience, referred to by Lori Collins, was with Angela Monk at Cross Country Mortgage. That, my friends, will be for another review.

Overall, I'd recommend BuildZig. They helped us with a small project and were very easy to work…read morewith. The pricing was reasonable and the work was well done. Communication could have been a bit more consistent, but it didn't stop the project from being a success. Happy to give them five stars!

We are so grateful we got to work with BuildZig for our remodel and addition for our home in…read moreOakland. We first met Carlos and the BuildZig team years ago through our architect. We really liked their love for Oakland, and we stayed in contact as we prepared for the project. Laura was key in helping finally get our permit, and once we had that in hand and were able to move forward, BuildZig was incredible!! Here are some of the glows I share with people all the time about how unique and special BuildZig is as General Contractors: 1) High Integrity. All the way through the process, Carlos and his team were trustworthy and consistent in letting us know each step in the process. 2) Impeccable work. The crew took real pride in their work and added touches we would not have even thought of related to the aesthetics and lasting quality. 3) Stayed on budget & schedule!! Honestly -- these are two things that no one can believe when I tell them. Budget and schedule were really important to us. Our budget was tight. They met our goal of finishing our whole project in time for us to move back in after only three months! The expenses were predictable and easy to track. 4) Great communication. We had weekly meetings to track the project and troubleshoot any questions. 5) Values aligned. Carlos comes from a background in community organizing and it shows in the practice of the work. They care about the well being of all of the workers, our neighbors, the broader community in Oakland, and the environment. We can't recommend them enough. They are Gem in Oakland for sure.

If you're replacing your tub w/a shower, forget the "one-day" scams on TV. I got bids from two of…read morethose along with two other local bids and MCD beat them all. Oh, and MCD's bid included building a back porch for that price! They completed everything in a week because they swarmed us with workers who worked on both projects concurrently. And both projects are finished to a high quality - the porch looks stout enough to land a helicopter on! Anthony, Meagan, and Dan were a pleasure to work with. We had a supplier problem that could have delayed the shower project for a month. Instead, they found a work-around and the start time was only delayed a week. Two thumbs up for MCD because that's all the thumbs I got!

We recently completed a major "down-to-the-studs" renovation of both our main and guest house with…read moreAnthony and the MCR team. The scope was extensive, including entirely new HVAC, plumbing, and electrical throughout and we are thrilled with the results. As someone who works with many contractors professionally, I was particularly impressed by Anthony's "open-book" transparency and honesty. He was incredibly patient and collaborative with high-level finishing details, consistently working to meet our exacting expectations. If you want a builder who prioritizes integrity and craftsmanship, I highly recommend MCD. Thank you, Anthony!

I recently had my kitchen remodeled by Neon Builder, and I couldn't be happier with the results. I…read morefound a kitchen look I loved on Pinterest, and their designer was able to perfectly bring that vision to life--all while staying under my original budget by using their recommended vendors. They also helped redesign the layout, which made the space way more functional than it was before. The entire process was smooth, and the results exceeded my expectations!

Neon Builder made our second-story addition a breeze. They stayed on schedule, kept the site clean,…read moreand nailed every detail especially the upstairs laundry and office nook I wanted. Highly recommend for any Bay Area remodel!

Linda Parra, her husband, and her crew have done a terrific job with the reconstruction of my…read morebathroom following a water damage. Linda is super communicative and easy to work with. I have done two remodeling projects before, and I know how much pain it usually is to communicate and coordinate with contractors. Linda is far above the norm when it comes to communication. She has removed most of the usual stress out of the reconstruction project and made the process as pleasant as a fresh breeze. I have recommended her to multiple homeowners and will continue to do so.

We set up a consultation appointment for someone to come out and look at our project. When it was…read moregetting quite late past the time they were supposed to be there I called and was told that the person's car broke down. I told them someone should have at least called us to let us know since we planned our morning around it and the person on the phone seemed very indifferent and just said "sorry". I told them we would need to cancel the appointment and they seem to equally ambivalent and just said "OK". Very odd.

Matt Nolan started a project in our Martinez home - and took our payment for the entire project…read more Then never returned to complete quite a bit that was unfinished. We tried every way possible to get ahold of him, and no response. Our amazing realtor (Janette Corby) who had referred him was able to get him to return the money for services that were incomplete. Granted the money returned was 5 months after the fact, but definitely better than nothing.

We contracted Nolan Construction to add a gas insert fireplace to our home. Matt came for the…read moreinitial estimate and talked us through options we had and pricing associated. Once the project started Warren and crew were professional and did a great job on all portions of the job. We had a few tweaks during the project and the team happily made the modifications we requested. Our entire living room looks like it got a facelift as an outcome of the project. We will definitely give Nolan Construction a call for future projects.

I have been a resident/owner of my condominium for approximately 35 years…read more Collins is the best Property Mgmt Company that i have dealt with in all these years. They are prompt to reply and take care of the issues at hand. I couldn't be more satisfied. Thank you Chris and Amelia! You rock!

Collins Management has incredibly poor business practices. The organization provides very little…read moreguidance to board members - who Collins admits are under trained - and so proper financial management does not exist. I live in Ellinwood in Pleasant Hill. After two to three years of reserve studies that showed we were inadequately funded, homeowners were presented with a half-million dollar landscape project and were told repeatedly that our reserves were "healthy." Our roofs were at end of life in 2025 and the board decided to defer re-roofing until 2027 to accommodate the landscape project. After winter rains caused 8 units to have catastrophic roof leaks, Collins and the board decided we needed new roofs. Now, because of additional costs to replace skylights that were not in the scope of the roofing project, we are subject to an "emergency" assessment, increased dues and possibly another assessment in 2028. Collins seems to think that homeowners are rolling in money as they have added $240 to the assessment if homeowners need or want to pay over time. In addition, in all of their communications they state that we should contact them with questions or comments and when we do, our communication is either ignored or answers deflect from our questions. Decisions that are supposed to be made at board meetings are actually made in private and then slammed down on the homeowners. "Forum" times at these meetings are inadequate for complicated or involved questions but if we communicate in writing, we are told to join a committee or go to the board meeting. I'm not quite sure how Collins continues to manage multiple properties professionally. They are a service provider that homeowners pay for, yet they show no goodwill or attempts to support homeowners. Both Collins and board members have been known to degrade homeowners and dismiss any issues as "frustrating" and "bothersome."

We had the privilege to work with Joe Serrano on an FHA 203K project. Right when things were not…read moreworking out for us with another 203K Consultant, (aka HUD Consultant), my Realtor Ms. Keisha Mathews found this gem of a man! We were in a bind, and he came in like a real-superhero and saved us from our despair. He is very, very knowledgeable in his field and he will make your 203K project much easier, and the contractor you hire will thank you for it. If ever we need services again, we will look for Joe. I highly recommend them to anyone who is contemplating and FHA 203K Loan. If you find Joe, look no further.

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We worked with Jenny for a year, and throughout that entire time, she was always just a text…read moreaway--always quick to respond and incredibly supportive. She played a huge role in helping us take the big leap into homeownership. From the start, she took the time to truly get to know us and understand what we were looking for in a home, while also giving us the space to explore options we liked. Jenny consistently had our best interests at heart. She brought so much knowledge and experience to the table--things we wouldn't have known to look out for as first-time buyers. Thanks to her expertise, we were able to negotiate to have all of our closing costs covered, which was a crucial part of making our starter home possible. We're so grateful for everything she did for us!

Jenny was recommended to me when I was looking to purchase a home. Jenny is genuine, knowledgeable,…read moreand so very flexible to accommodating to my work schedule. When I was considering looking outside of the area, she paired me up when another realtor to view properties outside of the area, all the while still helping me. Jenny worked well with my loan officer and the listing realtor. She advocated for me in negotiating favorable terms. This is my first home purchase, and I am so grateful I got to work with someone who genuinely cared about me. She conveyed clearly on how strong my offers were, and set realistic expectations. Jenny's professionalism, tenacity, and well established relationships in the industry made my experience pretty seamless. Jenny was patient in walking me through the process. I strongly urge anyone looking to purchase a home to reach out to Jenny. I really thought this could not happen for me. I feel more secure with my future. Thank you Jenny!