Yvette Teng is the realtor you need! My spouse and I were looking for our first home together and…read morewere satisfied working with Yvette through this new adventure. We wanted a verified and authentic realtor that was reputable and found her! This review is not solicited; it is our honest review after four months of working with Yvette. BACKGROUND: - We were first-time home buyers in the Bay Area and needed a realtor with an experienced reputation. - We had a lot of questions and were very picky about finding a home; we did not want a house near a graveyard, school, and within earshot distance from a train. Yvette was very accommodating and patient with us in finding a home with these requirements and big-picture questions throughout the process. - We spent a few months touring homes with Yvette until we found one that met our standards and price range. - Yvette and her team helped us understand what was happening every step of the way. - This home purchase and escrow was completed before the National Association of Realtors July 2024 settlement on who pays buyer commissions. QUALITIES: - She had a high level of knowledge of the current housing market and the neighborhood we were interested in. - She frequently sent us great matches for what we were looking for. - She pointed out subtle things that we would have missed but were important for our decision process during home tours. - She was always flexible and available for home tours and phone calls. If she was not available for calls, she was very attentive through text messages. - She was strategic in setting and managing expectations on homes and the paperwork. - She was honest and transparent throughout the entire process. She treated the situation as if she were purchasing the property--she looked out for us and had our best interests in mind. - During the processes of the home search, bidding on homes, escrow and paperwork, moving into the home, and after moving into the home, Yvette was attentive and constantly checked in on us to ensure we were comfortable and informed. My family and I highly recommend Yvette Teng and her exceptional team. Home buying is incredibly stressful, but Yvette maintained a calm and confident mindset and kept our anxieties low. Her promptness, strategic mindset, positive energy, and knowledge of the market are why we will not hesitate to call Yvette when we are looking to buy again.

Yvette helped us buy a new home and sell our old one about three years ago, both in Hayward. And…read moreall in the course of a few months. Her work was amazing. From guiding us through the complex process and timing, to referring us to good contractors, to listening without judgement to our concerns along the way, to preparing our previous home for sale, this lady took care of business and got the job done everytime. Highly recommended.

I worked with Bryan to sell my home, and he was incredible from start to finish. Rather than simply…read moresaying "Bryan was great" (which he absolutely was), I want to share a few specific examples that stood out: * I submitted an inquiry through his website at 5:00 PM right before a holiday. He responded almost immediately to acknowledge my request and asked whether I preferred to talk right away, or after the holiday. We ended up scheduling an in-person meeting during that first call. * Because my home was on the lower end of the Bay Area price range, I was concerned it might not receive the same level of attention. Bryan proved that concern wrong -- he provided true white-glove service throughout the entire process. * He came to our first meeting fully prepared with a detailed market analysis and a clear, thoughtful strategy. This included timing, making the home presentable, recommendations on work to do/not do, and pricing. * Bryan handled all staging, photography, and listing arrangements, making the process extremely hands-off and stress-free for me. * I had scheduled a final bulk trash pickup with Waste Management, and they canceled without notifying me. Bryan's team caught the issue because they had proactively called to confirm the appointment, and they immediately let me know. * During the listing period, his team also helped coordinate a minor issue and offered to arrange services for it to be resolved. * In less than a week, we received a cash offer $30K over asking and a financed offer $55K over asking. * During negotiations, Bryan clearly explained the potential risks and benefits of each action, making sure I fully understood what could go right -- and what could go wrong. I really appreciated how seriously he took his responsibility to keep me informed. I highly recommend Bryan to anyone looking to sell their home.

We had a fantastic experience working with Bryan on our recent townhouse sale. He is an expert…read morepartner and realtor who streamlined everything from staging and cleaning to minor repairs. His communication is second to none--we never had to wonder where we stood thanks to his detailed weekly updates and market analysis. Bryan is professional, reliable, and a true pleasure to work with. We couldn't have asked for a better partner in this sale.

I purchased my current home with Rainmaker about a decade ago! Alex paired me with the right…read moreperson on his team to work with. I always felt I could go to either of them with questions and concerns. Through the years, we've stayed loosely in touch. Recently I asked Alex his thoughts on a second property, sharing my concerns and parameters. He had/has really good ideas, has experience with handling different situations, and I didn't/don't feel at all pressured to purchase. When it comes, hoping the second time goes just as well!

We never thought we could get the dream home after seeing the massive traffic at the open house,…read morebut Yao Li made the impossible happen! She is incredibly knowledgeable, strategic, and resourceful, navigating this competitive market with expertise. Her support didn't stop at closing--the unexpected and valuable after-sale service (including offering resources & connections to help fix small issues) truly sets her apart. We are immensely grateful and feel lucky to have had her as our agent.

Excellent, exemplary service, above and beyond, goes the whole nine yards and then some for their…read moreclients.

Amazing realtor and person. Had a great attitude and provided valuable input into the sale process…read more I highly recommend The Costales Team.

As second-time home buyers, we felt extremely lucky to have Kevin & Sunil as our real estate…read moreagents. Both of them are knowledgeable professionals. With our very stringent must have lists for our home, Kevin was very patient and understood what we were looking for. He was always available to answer questions we had, help us analyze the property and even point out why something may or may not work for us based on what we were looking for. We appreciated that honestly and not being rushed in to putting an offer. In addition, both Kevin and Sunil guided us in various aspects like the inspections, post-purchase cost documentation, what we need to do etc. If you are in the market for purchasing a home, we would highly recommend Kevin and Sunil to represent you as your agents.

Sunil and his team helped us buy a new home in Union City. They have been phenomenal through the…read moreentire process, educating us on various parts of the process right from high-level things like property location to the nitty-gritty details on home construction. I highly recommend Sunil and Kevin to anyone looking to purchase a new home! As someone new to this process, they took the time and effort to walk us through the entire gig. Throughout the process not only did he educate us about the process but also managed to understand our preferences as home-buyers. He picked properties that matched our preferences and were in good neighborhoods. Sunil and Kevin took the effort to ensure that we were happy with the decisions made, fine-tuning preferences and did not shy away from giving unbiased opinions as mature experienced real-estate agents. Ultimately they were focussed on ensuring that we as home-buyers were happy at the end. While we had worked with other agents initially, once we started working with Sunil and Kevin, we immediately realized the difference in expertise, guidance and their focus on long-term customer satisfaction. The home buying process can be an anxious and long journey, especially if you are a new home-buyer, so being in good hands matters tremendously! They made the entire process seamless, hassle-free and most importantly - something that resulted in us being happy "home-owners" at the end.

Gave very helpful advice on short notice, also runs an appraisal service that is wonderfulread more

Max was exceptional as he handled an estate sale for my family. When we met on the phone he…read morementioned that if we needed help getting the property ready for sale, he was "not afraid to get his hands dirty". At first, I did not really take him seriously, but it turned out he was not joking. He was hugely helpful and personally tidied up the back yard and cleaned out storage areas during staging as well as after the sale. He really went above and beyond, and it made a things so much easier since we were managing the sale from out of state. His professionalism and communication were excellent, and his years of experience in the neighborhood were instrumental in finding an excellent new family to fill our loved one's old home. On a personal note, Max took excellent care of us, and the home, during an emotionally challenging time. Thank you Max! We are happy to provide him an outstanding recommendation.

My wife and I highly recommend working with Revelina! As first-time homebuyers in the East Bay,…read morespecifically San Leandro, Revelina was fundamental to our search. She expertly navigated us through the entire process and always ensured we felt supported. Three things that stood out to us most: 1. Deep Local Expertise: She has an incredible, in-depth knowledge of all the different neighborhoods throughout the East Bay. 2. First Time Homebuyer Friendly: She willingly took the extra time to educate us, even going over home disclosures with us before we even found a house we wanted to put an offer on. 3. Puts Her Clients First: Through her actions, she proved she always had our best interests in mind, consistently prioritizing our long-term happiness over just making a quick sale. Revelina's expertise turned what could have been a highly stressful process into something incredibly smooth and straightforward. If you want a real estate agent who knows the East Bay like the back of her hand, isn't pushy, responds quickly, and always prioritizes your best interests, look no further! I truly believe Revelina will help your family as much as she helped ours.

Revelina is the best realtor ever. She helped us buy our home in the East Bay BUT also helped us…read moresell our home in the Peninsula during a down market under time constraints after our first buyer lost escrow and we had to find a second buyer, which is no small feat! She will assist you as much as possible and is always on your side. You can text her as often as possible and she responds quickly. Plus when you are very scared and buyers have made you feel your home is a bad place, she will talk you down from the fear and assure you this is part of the selling process. She even got us welcome home to our new house presents and had her niece take professional photos of us! (See pics) Go with Rev and you're going to be happy!

They were the most patient and understanding people I've met. They were willing to go with me to…read moresearch for my suitable place, advised me along the way, and finally were on my side every step of the way during the purchase and even after to assure my accommodation. Highly recommend!

My wife and I are first time homebuyers and James treated us with the same respect and class as…read morehomebuyers more seasoned and buying more expensive homes. James from our interviews was the most knowledgeable and most detailed. He also went the extra mile to teach us to look at disclosures and to help us with negotiations. The best part about James is he is 100% not pushy and let us ultimately make the final decision. Our transaction was particularly difficult due to CA law, but he navigated the details with the counterparty promptly and firmly and even through his connections got us a great lender who we will stick with likely for the near future. James ultimately will always go the extra mile so will highly recommend him and we will likely use him for future home purchases. Thank you James!

Working with Nicole was a pleasure. She has a wealth of knowledge regarding real estate. In my…read morecase, she was especially helpful in purchasing a condo in Livermore, CA that I plan to use as an income property. She was not only helpful in the transaction, but also in setting up the rental. I would highly recommend Nicole. She is extremely helpful, and she is also an especially nice person.

Nicole is an absolute saint…read more My father had a home in the East Bay that he needed to sell. Nicole was the second Realtor I met with. The first realtor I met with made me feel a little uneasy. Nicole was the complete opposite. She came to our meeting with documentation/examples, was super reassuring, and I felt very safe with her. My father was not an easy client, but Nicole was super supportive through every step, and she has a team for everything! She was able to take care of every detail - she had a team for the repairs, the inspections, cleaning, the staging, and so many things I'm sure I'm missing to mention! Even though it was my father's house, he is really 'hands off' and aloof, so Nicole was very helpful and patient with all of my questions, and very supportive through the whole process. I am so so so grateful for Nicole & highly recommend her! She and her team are the absolute best!

Cristina was amazing to work with during the sale of our home. From the moment she joined the…read moreprocess, she was organized, proactive, and incredibly helpful. She helped coordinate inspection-related repairs and managed all of the contractors, which was a huge relief since we work far from home. Once we moved out, Cristina jumped into action handling final fixes, cleaning, staging, and photos. Everything moved quickly and smoothly, and our house was listed within about a week. She helped coordinate multiple private showings and open houses, and we ended up with multiple offers, ultimately accepting one over asking. Cristina was professional, responsive, and kept us informed every step of the way. She made a potentially stressful process feel easy, and we would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking to sell their home.

Working with Cristina and Julie was THE BEST experience! They took care of every single detail with…read moreregards from pre-market prep to closing. They really know how to navigate the changing Bay Area market, and with their talents and advice, I was able to sell at the price I was hoping AND after only one weekend of showing the home. They made a stressful life transition feel smooth and manageable. I cannot thank them enough!