Julie helped my husband and I close on our dream home! We had such an amazing experience working…read morewith Julie and her team. She is extremely friendly, knowledgeable and has a great reputation in the area. We were honored to be one of her clients. We felt so cared for throughout the process and have never met a realtor like her. We would totally work with her again in the future. We can't recommend her enough! Thanks for everything, Julie.

Julie has been an invaluable part of our home-buying journey--truly irreplaceable. We are so…read morethankful that we have her expertise and guidance as first-time homebuyers. She answered all of our questions, listened to our wants, and brought an amazing network to the table. Julie was professional with voicing her opinion and was honest with it, which is a rare quality to find in an agent. She does not up sale for the sake of selling. But was smart and careful with how she strategizes and made sure we got what we needed at a great price. Julie consistently reached out to ensure we felt at ease throughout the process and made sure our goals were met without regret. She is thorough, honest and amazing to work with. We got our house at a great price and feel incredibly fortunate to have had Julie by our side every step of the way. Thanks to her, we navigated this complex process with confidence and ended up in a home we truly love.

My wife and I partnered with Zen Coast Homes to purchase our first home, and we couldn't be more…read moregrateful for the experience. From the start, Samantha carefully considered all of our requirements and guided us through what could have been an overwhelming process. As first-time homebuyers, we especially appreciated: * Samantha's flexibility with our schedules and willingness to work around our availability * How upfront and honest she was during home tours -- pointing out both the positives and the things we needed to watch out for, which made us feel like there were no surprises along the way * The way she empowered us with knowledge throughout the process, helping us feel confident in our decisions * The team's strong connections in the local real estate network, which gave us an edge in navigating the Peninsula market * The guidance on expected price points for each home, which helped us set realistic expectations and make competitive offers * How personable and approachable Samantha and Jennie were -- they made the entire journey feel less transactional and more like working with trusted friends When we entered escrow, the process went far smoother than we anticipated, thanks to Samantha, Jennie, and the entire Zen Coast team. Their guidance made what could have been a stressful milestone feel surprisingly seamless. We would highly recommend Zen Coast Homes to anyone considering a home purchase. If we ever decide to buy or sell in the future, we wouldn't hesitate to partner with them again.

Jennie and her team were wonderful partners when it came to selling my first apartment. From the…read morefirst call, they had all numbers and comps ready with a detailed spreadsheet, and were highly responsive throughout the process. We were navigating a down market, and her recommendations helped me act on the best strategy. Rebecca delivered timely updates after every open house, an impressive IG reel for marketing, all leading to a swift escrow process. Thank you Jennie & team!

We moved to the peninsula less than a year ago and started renting with the plan to buy a house in…read morethe coming year or two. When we interviewed realtors we were drawn to Raziel because it felt like every question we had was answered and backed up by data-driven analyses. We were also really intrigued by his unconventional process that is extremely involved in the beginning. Coming from out of state we learned so much about the area and what kinds of properties we could expect for our budget in each neighborhood we were interested in. This allowed us to really hone in our search and made the process less stressful because at that point we knew exactly what we wanted and were prepared for the right house to come along. During this time Raziel also guided us through the process of understanding buying a turn-key property vs. something that would need renovations. When we found our ideal property, we were a little anxious because it was an off-market Hillsborough house. But Raziel was quick to move and get us a showing and guide us to make the right offer for the property. It was complicated, as some off-market listings can be, but it was Raziel's strong relationship with the listing agent that helped our offer prevail. We have to say that every time we saw a house and the listing agent heard we were working with Raziel they had a genuinely warm reaction that made it obvious he is well-liked and respected in his field. Also, Raziel knew our plan was to buy in the 1-2 year range and we never felt pressure to move that timeline up. Instead, for every house we considered putting an offer on, Raziel gave us a thorough discussion of all the reasons why someone would not want to buy the house, and that helped us really decide if it was the right property for us. It always felt like he truly wanted to find us the right house for our family, not just make a business transaction. We feel so grateful that we worked with Raziel and his team to find our ideal property (thank you Jenny and Angilee!).

Raziel and his team (Jenny, Angilee, Emily) are exceptional! With their support, we bought our home…read moresooner than we expected, and the entire process was incredibly smooth: our very first offer was accepted. In the Peninsula's competitive market, we couldn't believe it! As first time home buyers, we were looking for someone deeply knowledgeable who could guide us through the entire process: from understanding local neighborhoods and why buyers might choose one over the other, narrowing down our criteria along with what's realistic in our budget, doing diligence when the right house pops up, and navigating the offer process. We didn't know what we didn't know, and we really wanted an expert. Raziel was exactly who we were looking for! He has a very well-structured process that we loved - touring neighborhoods, looking at past sold homes together, and moving quickly when the right house pops up. I really enjoyed learning as much as I could from Raziel, as he has so much local knowledge that I would never have learned otherwise. For the home we ultimately purchased, he suggested bringing an engineer on-site to take a look at the house before we submitted our offer. He also flagged an unusual item in the seller's disclosure packet that he hadn't seen before and recommended reviewing it with a real estate attorney. We followed both suggestions. Everything checked out, and because of that diligence, we felt confident submitting our offer. We would not have taken those extra steps without his guidance. Raziel truly de-risked the process as much as possible. By offer day, we felt informed and prepared. We love our home and are incredibly grateful for Raziel and his team. We can't recommend them highly enough!

We wanted to express our deep appreciation to Laura for the way she professionally and skillfully…read morefacilitated the sale of our parents' condo. She made everything as easy as one could expect and hope for with a real estate transaction, especially when we as sellers were doing it all remotely. You could tell she's done this many times before and has a good system. She handled all the details smoothly and promptly, gave us appropriate phone numbers to call when needed, had good and reasonable vendors at the ready, arranged for the appropriate repairs, arranged for effective and reasonably priced staging, made document signing easy and convenient, and gave good advice in terms of what to repair and what could be left as is. Critically, she was able to read the market and guide us in terms of pricing and strategy. All put together, these elements helped maximize the price we were able to get, and in a reasonable timeframe. We were very happy with the entire experience, as well as the result. Thank you, Laura!

We found Laura through a local parents' group, where she came highly recommended for her expertise…read morein the San Carlos real estate market. Laura's strong presence and connections are invaluable in today's market, as she's constantly aware of which homes are coming on the market and potential buyers for our home. When Laura came to see our property, she immediately dived in--educating us about her strategy and the best timing to sell. What made the selling process even more streamlined was that she had a team of contractors on hand to help prepare the home for sale and maximize its value. You can truly see Laura's dedication to her work in the way she frequently stops by our property to ensure it remains clean and presentable. We couldn't have asked for a better agent to sell our home for top dollar--her strategy is key to making any home she touches stand out.

I have emailed Movoto for the last three weeks and no one is helping. If these people could return…read morephone messages along with emails it would be great. Highly recommend to stay away at this point!!!! There needs to be a negative Star or number -7!

They are unreliable. Don't waste your time! I scheduled a…read moretour with them and yet no one was in the area so ended up going home. To stress, I came across the bridge only for that tour yet came home very disappointed. I just received a phone call today because they wanted to follow up. Very nice sweet kind voice but after I told her I am already doing business with an agent, she just hung up on me. VERY PROFESSIONAL MOVOTO, right?!!! If you want headache, choose them!

I unexpectedly inherited a run-down house in Berkeley when a younger relative passed and had named…read moreme executor without previously informing me. I was soon receiving sales materials from a number of probate realtors; Joe's was the most impressive packet, and he requested a meeting at the house, which left me favorably impressed. But I didn't allow myself to be swayed until I checked his reviews, which were numerous and positive, and his real estate license, which was free of any blemish...plus, he gave me a very important selling point: the house required about $100,000 of work to be salable, and after I'd finished paying over $50,000 in delinquent property tax, I didn't have that money readily available--but RISE would fund the repairs themselves and reimburse themselves out of the sale price. They were as good as their word: they had the home inspected and worked up a list of necessary repairs, arranged contractor bids, provided me with multiple bids to choose from for the jobs (full replacement of the leaky roof, dry-rotted door replacement, plumbing, termite tenting, painting, hardwood floor refinishing, etc.), and got the whole project done in a few short months. Joe and his staff were always available to answer questions and kept me posted on all aspects of the project, since I live 85 miles away. Once the repairs and staging were done (photos attached), they let me hold a little memorial gathering for my cousin in the house, even catering it for us from one of my cousin's favorite restaurants. They hosted a very active open house and secured an excellent bid (36% over the asking price) within 2 weeks of listing the house, which we accepted, and escrow was completed and the money deposited in the estate account within 19 days. I highly recommend Joe and RISE Homes for any real estate transactions in the San Francisco Bay area, including probate sales like mine; they have the skills, integrity, and resources to help you work through the process as effectively and efficiently as possible.

Joe Polyak and his support staff and crews just completed the rehab and sale of my brother-in-law's…read moreSF home. We inherited his home very unexpectedly in early June and had the task of selling it. We are his only family and live in Oklahoma so we knew it was going to be a big task. We interviewed several probate realtors and settled on Joe/Rise Homes and we are very happy that we made that choice. We have been in business for ourselves for more that 30 years and its pretty rare to find a company that does exactly what they tell you they are going to do, but they did. Joe said could do the rehab in 30 days and they hit it right on time and right on budget. The open house/sales process went exactly as we were told it would and the closing actually happened a day early. We think the cost of the rehab/staging netted us 2.5 to 3 times what we spent. The bottom line is we are very happy that we went with Joe. We highly recommend Joe/Rise Homes

It was an absolute pleasure partnering with Julie on our home buying journey. Julie is a dedicated…read moreand knowledgeable realtor, committed to ensuring that we make an informed decision while making an offer on a home. I highly appreciate her timely support and guidance throughout the home buying process. Julie always makes time to talk through options and plans, has a network of professional contacts to support specific aspects of homebuying such as specialty insurance providers, contractors. Julie's reliability and responsiveness combined with her strong negotiation skills helped us secure a great home. We are grateful to Julie for get guidance and support and wish her continued success!

Julie was extremely patient with us --- we first approached her 3 years ago, but we could not find…read moresomething that could fit in our budget. Throughout these time, whenever we saw a property we wanted to view, she was quick to respond and could fit into our schedule on short notice. She would analyze the property critically and give us good advice on the overall market conditions. Julie was also on good terms with many other agents, which made it easy for us to ask quick questions and get responses promptly. We finally closed on a property and Julie was really helpful throughout the whole process. Thank you, Julie!

Bobby Ngo was amazing and made me feel comfortable with every step of the house buying process.read more

OWN Real Estate came highly recommended by a previous client, and it turned out to be the best…read morerecommendation we've ever received. As first-time homebuyers searching for our forever home, we were working under a tight four-month deadline--and thanks to their exceptional team, we found the perfect home in just two months. We worked closely with Wesley and Kinsey, who were both incredible throughout the entire process. They took the time to educate us on every part of the home-buying journey, helped us understand the pros and cons of each property, and answered every question and concern we had with patience and clarity. Their experience truly shows. Wesley and Kinsey are outstanding negotiators who helped us secure a great deal on our home. They were honest, supportive, and knowledgeable from start to finish, making what could have been a stressful process feel smooth and manageable. If you want honest, patient, and highly experienced realtors, we cannot recommend OWN Real Estate enough. They helped us find our forever home, and we are so grateful for their guidance and dedication.

Working with Alex and Kristle was absolutely amazing!…read more Even before our search began we had an in depth conversation on what we were looking for and they frequently incorporated that feedback whenever highlighting properties for us to view. During our search they always kept us engaged and thinking clearly since the home search can be an emotional rollercoaster. And something I was not expecting, was that even after shepherding us through the closing process, they made sure that we had everything we needed to make our new home feel like home! I would highly recommend anyone looking for an expert to guide them through the home buying process to give Alex and Kristle a call.

The Lam team was extremely supportive in helping us in every step of buying our first home -…read moreespecially in educating us on what to expect and how to think about different decisions / options since it was our first time. Thank you for a smooth and seamless process!

Words will never appropriately describe the value this team brought to us in buying a new home and…read morethen selling our old home. James and Nicole provided white glove service through the entirety of the process. They are the real estate equivalents of Goldman Sachs or McKinsey - highly strategic in their advice while also being exceptionally detail oriented and organized. All the while, they maintained a customer-centric approach that was both personal and professional. They understood our needs and were truly partners throughout the process - never married to a single approach, just the one that made sense for us. From start to finish across two transactions, there was never anything too big for them to handle or too small for them to address. We truly value their partnership, professionalism, and work product. Highly recommend to everyone - especially busy people with a high bar!

Our family worked with Carol, Nicole and James on a house sale in Menlo Park and the experience…read morecouldn't have been better. From the first meeting, they were thorough with their market assessment and recommendations on how to prepare and market the house, they communicated clearly with us every step of the way, managed the process of preparing the home and kept track of every detail. Their deep knowledge of the local market was insightful and hugely helpful. We highly recommend working with this wonderful team of professionals.