Five stars is not enough for Pete. I know that I'll come off sounding like an advertisement, but I…read moreabsolutely believe that Pete is the best in the business. He is smart, incredibly knowledgeable and experienced, fair, dependable, and easy to work with. Above all, Pete is a man of integrity. I've done six real estate transactions with Pete (bought three, sold three - story below) and each time Pete has delivered results above and beyond all expectations. Pete's knowledge of San Francisco real estate and his connections to all kinds of businesses (mortgage brokers, lenders, title companies, stagers, all kinds of contractors and builders) has made everything go smoothly every time. And when there are bumps in the road, Pete has taken care of everything. I've been a client of Pete's since 1998, when I started looking for a house to buy in San Francisco. I didn't really know what I wanted and it was a crazy time in the market. Pete worked with me for 14 months before finding the perfect property, and was incredibly patient and flexible as he helped me figure out what was really important to me in a house. We made several offers, with Pete giving great advice and support every time. The house I ended up buying was listed for sale by owner. The truth is, without Pete, I never would have found it. It was a great house, and I got it at a great price. In 2004, my future wife and I decided to move in together to a set of condos, one of which she already owned. I ended up selling my house and buying the other unit in the two unit building, and we lived in both. Pete sold my house and helped me buy the condo. Pete helped get the house ready for sale, hiring stagers, doing "all the little things" to make the house look its best and to make things go smoothly. The results were amazing: we got multiple offers over asking and closed in less than two weeks (well, it was 2004!). This past year, my wife and I found a house we both really loved and decided to go for it and sell both of our condos and purchase the house. It has been quite an adventure. Pete helped us put the right offer together to get our dream house at a fair price and has worked with us every step of the way - taking care of each and every detail. He also did all the work to get our condos ready for sale (and it was quite a bit of work). Pete coordinated all the contractors, dealt with some sticky neighbor issues and just generally made magic happen. In this down market, we got multiple offers above asking after only 10 days on the market. The condos both closed within 45 days. When you work with Pete, he makes you feel that you are his only client. He is always available - by phone, email, text. He answers his phone or returns your call promptly. He goes out of his way to make things easy for you. I just couldn't be happier with Pete. In fact, I am sure that he is simply the best agent out there. I would never consider buying or selling in San Francisco without an agent, and I wholeheartedly recommend Pete as the finest in the business.

Our family owned a vacant lot in San Francisco for almost 90 years. It was sentimental and historic…read moreto us. Pete and Silvia handled this sale with dignity and patience and as professional as it gets. They understood the unique dynamics of the property and bent over backwards to accommodate every aspect of the transaction. They exceeded my expectations and I am so grateful for their expertise. Gayle Balestreri August 2020

Jeff is simply the best. He was my property manager and also my agent when I sold my condo in…read moreFremont. His professional, great communication and just a great guy.

If you can appreciate the difference an experienced, competent and truly helpful agent with a lot…read moreof integrity makes, then give Jeff a call. He is easy to work with, goes above and beyond to ensure your real estate purchasing or selling process goes smoothly and actually made a very large, complicated process easy to understand by breaking everything down step by step. He is also totally available whenever you may call upon him. Not to mention he is a nice guy and I feel so lucky he just happened to be listing agent on my new home, as he also ended up representing me. I have recommended him to my friends, family and co-workers and will be using him for all of our real estate and property management needs going forward! Thank you is not enough, Jeff!!

We'd been looking on and off for our perfect home, and Pat has been there with us from start to…read morefinish. She walked us through a 21 day close on the purchase and sale of both homes with ease. We'd dealt with other realtors in the past and when you find someone like Pat, you understand the importance of having a realtor with her experience and knowledge of home sales in the area and market trends. Additionally, she helped us get our home ready for sale using her extensive list of contractors, which enabled us to get our home on the market quicker. For every question and every concern, Pat was there to answer and put our fears to rest. Her easy going demeanor makes her a pleasure to work with. Always there to answer an email, call or text. She was an incredible support to us and I'm so grateful we had her, and her team, holding our hands the entire way. The value of this level of customer support cannot be underrated.

We recently sold our Danville home with Pat Cox as our realtor. We listed right around the time…read morethat the housing market started its' downturn, but Pat and her team did a great job of marketing our home and were able to get us a solid selling price. Pat and the rest of the Cox team were exceptional in their dedication to finding us a suitable buyer, and we couldn't be happier with their efforts. I highly recommend Pat and her team if you are looking to sell your home in the Danville-Alamo area.

3 deals down…read more I have used other agents but this is now my go to. 3 properties in, I think it's self explanatory I trust him. Pricing wizard. He gets you the bang for the buck, buying or selling. No need for extensive remodels while selling, but also can negotiate well when buying. A very easy person to deal with (and will speak up if issues arise), nice guy but he is far from timid. Plan to continue to use him without question. Nice person as well, very easy to work with, even if I am personally frustrated, he makes it work.

Practically speaking, FDR once said, "Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried…read moreaway. it's about the safest investment in the world." Emotionally speaking, Burt Bacharach wrote, "A chair is not a house and a house is not a home." I'm not sure which muse I was following when I typed "Best Realtors Oakland" on SFiST in December, but I was extremely lucky to have found Joe. I had owned a house in Oakland for quite a number of years. When I first bought it in my financially undernourished youth, I invested money to turn it into a duplex, and then years later I moved out to turn it into a full rental property. When long-term tenants left in November, I reached a moment of reflection when I decided to sell the house. That and freedom from the chains of property management. Without selling experience on my own, I reached out to Joe blindly, and I immediately had a strong sense of competence and trust that never wavered during the entire process. Since this house was truly not a home, at least for me, it needed some overdue repairs and a visual facelift, which initially overwhelmed me since I thought I would have to take care of it myself. However, Joe and his team took complete control and managed all the work and my cost expectations. They convinced me of the value of staging, which I honestly didn't know was essential in helping prospective buyers visualize the possibilities with the house. I mean, da-yum, this house be lookin' good (photo: https://bit.ly/381IA3e). By March, we were ready for a couple of weekends of open houses, and multiple offers emerged, an enviable situation for a seller in a high-demand market. It wouldn't have happened had it not been the meticulous efforts of Joe, Alicia, and their team. They really made the whole process much smoother and far less problematic than it could've been if I was left to my own devices. When I took that final look back at my house...excuse me, THE house, I finally recognized that Franklin and Burt were both right. Who da' thunk?

We were referred to Adam Monje at Blue Door Realty by friends who had a great experience working…read morewith him when they were buying their home. My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Adam when selling our first home. Adam truly went above and beyond for us. Besides knowing the ins and outs of Fremont real estate trends and the market, he always made us feel heard and treated us like family. Adam provided a staging consultation and photos which I think helped in selling our home in just under two weeks. His guidance in our negotiations showed he really had our best interest at heart. I would highly recommend working with Adam if you are looking to buy or sell your home!

If you're looking for a real estate agent in Moraga then Mike Miller of Hacienda Realty is in my…read moreopinion the BEST realtor in the city! He not only has been selling real estate for at least 25 years that's as long as I've known him he also willing to go the extra mile for all his Clients.. i've personally seen him painting and doing small construction jobs inside the house to get them ready to list as well as setting up hauling appointments for someone to come by and pick up junk that needs to go!! He will do just about anything you need done to a house to get ready for it to sell.. don't even think twice about going with anyone else!!

I've worked with many realtors over the years and have never come across a more dedicated and…read moreknowledgeable agent as Mike. He's not one of those virtual 'real-estate teams' that are so common today - Mike is hands on from the onset all the way through to closing. The added benefit is that Mike is also a licensed contractor - he made some needed upgrades and saved my family time and money. His efforts increased our sales price SUBSTANTIALLY, resulting in a successful offer well above our asking price. You won't find a more experienced and easy to work with realtor in the area that knows the local market inside and out.

Steve recently helped us find our first home in the Bay Area and I had to take a moment to write up…read morea review for him and his services. We honestly couldn't have been more pleased with the process of buying a home, and with Steve himself. He's truly a great, honest, caring, and thoughtful person and that comes across in dealing with him during the home buying process. Because buying a home is such a personal endeavor, you want someone who feels like they're on your side, have you covered, are patient with any questions you have, and can walk you through the process, whether it's the first time you're buying or the fiftieth! Steve's that person, he made our journey pleasant, knows the industry, the area, the trends, and so much more extremely well. He's just overall such and incredible realtor you should really consider him. We'll be referring all our friends and colleagues to Steve when they look out in the Walnut Creek/Pleasant Hill/Concord area and would absolutely love the chance to work with him again. He's already been invited to our housewarming party! Thanks so much Steve.

Steve Hansen is as good as it gets(!) when it comes to the right combination of knowledge,…read morefollow-through, and honesty. I first met Steve over a year ago at one of his open houses. What immediately struck me was how I didn't feel like I was talking with a salesman. He was approachable and knowledgeable without being pushy. When I was ready to sell my home in September, I took the opportunity to reacquaint myself with Steve. After a great discussion of his vision and marketing strategy for selling houses, I tasked him with addressing a few of my concerns specifically related to my home. His subsequent follow-up and thoughtfulness sealed the deal for me. Since this was my first time as a seller, I expected to be overwhelmed. Surprisingly this experience became minimally stressful because of Steve. He was always accessible (and quickly responsive) and devoted quality time in answering my questions. When there was a need for some repair/inspection work, Steve had contacts readily available. I chatted with one of his go-to guys and he came across just as honest as Steve. If you are looking for someone who cares just as much about your selling/buying experience as, if not more than, the final outcome, then Steve Hansen is your guy!

I have worked with Matt on a few purchases now and I can honestly say that this guy is committed to…read morehis clients. He is willing to go where they want to go with no prejudices. He shows them the pros and the cons of purchasing a home and has the most patience for those who are not ready to offer on home just quite yet. Matt shows integrity, honesty, and always gives 100% which is very refreshing in today's market that lacks integrity, honesty, and agents who are not committed to their job full-time. He writes aggressive offers, and knows how to get into contract. He will save you time and he will save you money. I recommend using that for your next purchase transaction or your next sale of your home.

Matt is one of the most down-to-earth hardworking real estate agents I know. Unlike other real…read moreestate agents, Matt isn't overly aggressive, or "salesy" in encouraging his clients to put bids in on houses they are not very interested in. What I like most about Matt is his professionalism and honesty. After working with Matt a few times, I'm confident that Matt will help me find the best possible home for me in my price range.