I will be coming back to Allen Hibbard as he has been a strong advocate for me as a first time home…read morebuyer. He supported me every step of the way during this process. He thoroughly understands the market and has decades of experience as a realtor. He made sure that I fully understood the risks and value of each home that my partner and I were interested in. He worked with the selling agent so our offer would be competitive and stand out. He helped us close on a home that had 3 other competing offers. He's a great negotiator who never pressured me. I feel valued and well-represented, Allen didn't want us to spend more than we had to and I trust him. I have no reservations recommending Allen as a buying or selling agent.

I just completed a trust sale with Allen as my RE agent. He…read morewas a key part in making the process smooth and successful. From start to finish, he was always there to ensure things went smoothly. His recommendations on preparing the house to go on the market were key to getting the best offer. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a thorough and professional agent to assist in any real estate transaction.

Chris Curtis was truly a wonderful realtor and trustworthy advisor when I suddenly had to sell my…read morecondo and move out of state within a month. I left everything in his hands from small repairs and making my condo show-ready to figuring out how best to market it and show it. He held multiple open houses, reporting to me on each one, and when we had questions from potential buyers he was immediately in touch with me. From a long distance I felt we were 'cheek by jowl' in the process of selling my place. He communicated with me very clearly about all the various steps, advised reasonable asking price and selling decisions, and delivered a timely sale for me which concluded recently to my benefit. I trust him, I admire his style and enterprise, and I consider him a friend. I would recommend him highly.

We were very fortunate to have found Chris Curtis when we started our relocation. Chris's…read moreprofessionalism, knowledge and work ethic was very much appreciated by us. We have had Chris as our Relator for the sale of 2 rental properties and our home and we were extremely pleased with the outcome each time. Chris is a pleasure to work with and always goes that extra mile. His guidance and advice in getting each property ready for market was greatly appreciated and was the key to getting the best price for our properties. Nothing was overlooked and he was spot on with the selling price for each property. I highly recommend Chris Curtis to handle all of your real estate needs.

Ellice and Brent are our one and only Go To for everything mortgage. It's been this way for more…read morethan 20 years now. We just closed on a purchase in a very hot and competitive market. They were consultative and helped us strategize on this transaction and we highly recommend them.

Greg and Brent worked diligently to close my purchase loan. They were very professional and really…read moremade me feel like a valued client. The process was smooth and quick. I highly recommend them for your mortgage needs.

OUR EXPERIENCE: FROM FIRST-TIME BUYERS TO FIRST-TIME BUYERS…read more First of all, we changed four different agents and worked with each agent for 2 weeks minimum to assess them. You get it: we are a picky couple with very different tastes and preferences, we change our minds a lot, we are obsessed with details, and we want to be absolutely sure that we cross all ts and dot all is on the most important purchase in our lives. Alex is THE AGENT we found to be the perfect match for us: we worked with him for five months, he managed to harmonize our priorities and as result we secured a deal on our dream home and could not have been happier. We found that a lot of agents are competent and capable of making you feel heard so you may wonder: what's the difference between an excellent agent and a truly extraordinary one? One aspect is area coverage. Most agents we found specialized in certain areas, so you are going to need many if you are not sure where you want to buy. Each agent will then try to sell you their area which, as a buyer, is going to give you a headache. Luckily, Alex covers a vast area - 2-3 times larger than other agents we worked with. We found that working with a single person is way simpler, as you can get unbiased opinions on where to buy. Your agent needs to take care of you and educate you about the market. This is by far the most important skill an agent needs to have, and is also the trickiest because it requires a lot of your agent time. You'll learn that there is no such thing as a good/bad house, as rather, what you can buy with X money in area Y at a certain moment in time. As a buyer, you won't know what the market looks like when you are looking, as you need to learn before you buy. We really appreciated that Alex patiently spent dozens of hours with us - essentially all weekends + several days of the week - visiting over 50 different houses, until the right one came to us. He never rushed us to make decisions we were not sure about. Competence. Yeah, every agent seems to be super smart about noticing things about the house but after a while you notice that there is diversity in their level of expertise. Alex really brings these skills to the highest levels. He's truly knowledgeable on constructions, interior/exterior finishes, appliances, anything you need to know about a property. We quickly noticed the stunning difference in comparison to other agents. Bottom line: to a non-pro like us, everybody seems an expert initially, but only a few really are. Cherry on the top: Alex is an excellent negotiator and he makes sure you get the best possible deal on your purchase. He always gave us suggestions and second opinions on when to bid more aggressively or when to back down. In the crazy market of the Bay Area, this is a most valuable skill.

I moved from Michigan to CA at the end of 2021. Alex was introduced to me via the company's…read morerecruitment. He was very professional and patient. He spent quite a lot of time driving us around the Bay Area to show us different flavors of the houses on the market at the time so that he could understand what we were looking for. He was never pushy and gave his honest opinions when being asked. He also helped me in the process of getting a mortgage loan and house insurance. I am happy with his service. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.

My husband and I just went through our first home purchase. I'm not sure I could have made it…read morethough without Jeremy and Heidi. They took good care of us. Our emails and calls were returned quickly so we always felt "in the loop." Even though I'm completely ignorant of the home buying process, neither Jeremy or Heidi ever made me feel like I was asking a dumb question, or like I was bothering them. I will happily refer friends and family!

As a realtor, my business is dependent upon guys like Jeremy! He is a wealth of knowledge... and…read moreto back that up, he does an amazing job assisting my clients with their lending needs. I am looking forward to continued business with Jeremy!

15 years ago I bought a 400 square foot condo in Emeryville for $104,000 and Jim Aron of Pacific…read moreWestern Mortgage Group got me the loan. Neither my wife nor I had any real credit history (having just graduated from college and moved to CA) and only one of us had a job ($10 / hour). Jim helped us work with Emeryville's First Time Homebuyers program which helped us with our down payment and he also taught us how to "season" our gifts from our folks so we could get a better rate on the loan from lenders. I have probably used him myself for 12-15 mortgages, refinances and home equity lines of credit since then and he has probably talked me out of 4-5 others that were truly not a good idea. Today, my financial picture is substantially different than it was when I got my first mortgage, but I would never go anywhere else for a residential mortgage. I have referred 8-10 friends and numerous clients to him over the years and I have done so for one reason and one reason only... I trust him.

Jim Aron is one-of-a-kind. He finds solutions when others give up, and they are always completely…read morereliable, ethical solutions! What a shock... I know many people who credit Jim with improving their lives (and saving them money). He's also famous for talking people OUT of refinancing when he doesn't feel it's in their best interest. Just a wonderful source of unbiased information and assistance. Their web site includes an editorial Jim authored on predatory lending. Pacific Western Mortgage Group also has a great resource in Christiana Tran, who offers bilingual services in Vietnamese.

I worked with Mike and Andrew on a complex refinance that allowed me to become the sole owner of…read morethe San Francisco home I've loved for more than 15 years. The transaction involved a number of moving parts, including a co-owner buyout and my transition from salaried employment to self-employment. Mike and Andrew were excellent throughout the process. They were responsive, patient, thorough, and calm, even when there were tight deadlines and a lot of documents and logistics to coordinate. They understood that this was more than a standard refinance and treated the transaction with real care. I always felt that they were working hard behind the scenes to keep everything moving and make sure the loan closed on time. They made a complicated and emotional process feel manageable. I'm extremely grateful to both of them and wouldn't hesitate to recommend their team to anyone looking for a lender who can handle a more complex situation with professionalism, persistence, and genuine care.

Mike was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable - would highly recommend him for your lending needs.read more

I hired Brady and his team through a trusted referral source and I'm so glad I did! My initial…read moremeeting was with Brady remotely and it was extremely satisfying as I laid out my goals and financial situation and received guidance as to how I could achieve these goals. As the process unfolded I was in communication with him and members of his team who were very knowledgeable and clear and any questions I had were answered in a timely manner. I am very happy with the result. At closing they donated a certain amount of money to the charitable organization of my choice which was a sweet surprise! I feel very grateful to have had such a positive experience!

I was recommended LaSalle's services from my realtor and this was hands down the best (and easiest)…read moredecision I had to make through my home buying journey. I had spoken to a couple of lenders, brokers and banks earlier but Brady was consistently thoughtful and honest when I asked him all my newbie questions and a couple of tricky ones. Laura was my loan officer and she was super efficient, addressed a couple of small issues with the lender and was very communicative. I hope I don't have to take too many loans the size of the one Brady's team got me, but if I do, I'll be going right back to LaSalle! Make sure to follow him on IG for some great content too!