Julie is amazing. Her knowledge, flexibility, contacts, always being able to go the extra mile…read moremade our sale with Red Oak a success. Julie understands the importance of timing, the market and the sale ability for a property. Julie advised us with great insight and detailed directions on the renovation of our 1927 Spanish Mediterranean. There were many challenges with partially remodeling an almost 100 year old home. Julie advised us and clearly guided us through our hurdles. I more than recommend Julie as a realtor. You would be blessed to have her as your realtor and a fool to use anyone else!

Julie is the best! She is knowledgeable, communicative and will work hard for you. We have been…read moreexceptionally happy with Julie.

Christine was absolutely phenomenal through our entire home buying process representing us in the…read morenegotiations. She was knowledgeable, professional and responsive to our needs. It made the process stress free from start to finish. if you are looking for an honest hard working realtor Christine is the one.

Christine did a terrific job selling our home in a challenging market. She kept us informed at…read moreevery stage, from listing our property to negotiating offers and handling the details of the closing process. Her attention to detail and organization were impeccable and her professionalism and integrity throughout the process left a lasting impression. She was diligent and thorough in keeping us up to date with what was going on in the market. Her marketing efforts ensured maximum exposure and she left no stone unturned when looking to find the right buyer. Christine was able to bring multiple offers to the table. In addition, Christine was very easy to work with, very responsive, and always addressed our questions and concerns promptly. We highly recommend Christine to anyone seeking a seller's agent who goes above and beyond to deliver outstanding results. Thank you, Christine, for making our selling experience so successful! MG

We first met Hilary Davis in the very beginning of our home search journey in Terra Linda in the…read morefall of 2021. She has been a great resource and provided a lot of terrific information and expertise as she is a Marin "Local". Hilary's knowledge of the market and solid industry connections (agents, lenders, inspectors, various contractors) was instrumental to the purchase of our first home in spring of 2022 :) After we closed escrow, Hilary was still on top of everything and assisted us by helping line us up with painters and floor refinishers. As new home buyers, we had very little experience in this and she was definitely a great help and provided guidance. We really enjoyed working with her, and definitely recommend her to anyone who is looking for a resourceful, patient, responsible, friendly agent. Thanks so much Hilary!

Hilary is by far the best Realtor we have ever worked with, hands down. We've bought four other…read morehomes in the San Francisco Bay Area, and in our past experiences, the agents we've worked with haven't done a whole lot of legwork for us, instead placing the burden of finding a property squarely on our shoulders. What a difference with Hilary! Our first meeting with her, she drove us around and showed us neighborhoods, taking the time to go over each area in detail. When she sent us MLS listings, she was incredibly responsive when we had questions about properties we were interested in, and she always made the time to show us places we wanted to see. She even filmed a walk-through of a home for us when we weren't able to get out to see it that day. The other wonderful thing about Hilary is that she KNOWS Marin County. I'm a lifelong Bay Area resident and thought I understood the ins and outs of Marin pretty thoroughly. Well, Hilary's deep knowledge of this area blew mine completely out of the water. Because she was born and raised here, she knows the county like the back of her hand, and she understands the pros and cons of living in each of the various towns. We also loved that while Hilary highlighted the positives of the various properties, she also did not sugarcoat the negatives. Early on, there was one home near the top of our price range that we were interested in, and it would have been easy for her to make a quick sale if she just showered praise on it. Instead, while she did say positive things about the home, she also pointed out negatives we hadn't thought of, and we decided to pass. Through Hilary's hard work and diligence, we eventually found the perfect home for our family. I should also add that we were looking in a popular price range, which made the market very competitive. The house we ended up purchasing was one we had seen on the MLS but had dismissed due to a faulty assumption. Hilary suggested we go check it out, anyway, and when we saw it in person we knew it was "the one". She carefully crafted an offer for us and the home was ours. We are very grateful to Hilary for her help and expertise. She was with us through every step of the process, going above and beyond with every aspect of the experience. She was always accommodating, super proactive, patient, and extremely knowledgeable. We couldn't have asked for a better guide.

I had a nice transaction with Rachel. She was excellent at communicating and followed the…read moretimeframe of the RPA. Her clients left the house in good condition and she was a pleasure to work with.

We were looking to buy a single family home in the SF Bay Area for our daughter and husband to rent…read morefrom us. We did an internet search and came across Birnbaum Realty in Benicia, CA. Rachel Birnbaum was the Owner/Broker. She had a number of very good reviews so we called her and spoke for quite a while about what we were looking for and our budget. From the first call, she started working to find us just the right house. Quickly, she came up with a number of options. She actually videotaped homes she previewed which made things easier for us to choose which ones we wanted to visit and further evaluate. In all of our dealings with Rachel, she was always on top of things, keeping in touch on a regular basis and updating any new listings. We eventually expanded our search to include other cities in the East Bay Area. Prior to making our first trip up North, she would give us the pros and cons of each house, and the back story of the cities. She is both an excellent Real Estate Professional, and easy person to work with. We found a house in Brentwood, CA, made an offer which was accepted after some back/forth negotiation. She handled the escrow process flawlessly and the sale went through without a hitch. Rachel gets an A+ from us for the help she provided, including her knowledge of real estate and her mild easy manner. A win-win transaction, so happy we had Rachel on our side. Another quick addition, Rachel is married to a General Contractor, Ron Bruno. Ron actually did the renovation work that was necessary with the Brentwood house. His work and the subs he hired were also excellent. The work was completed on time and within budget. They are truly a great pair to work with from start to finish.

My wife and I weren't looking for just another house, we were looking for our forever home when I…read morefirst found Rebecca Sayami. I've spent over 15 years as a technical sourcing recruiter. Interviewing people, asking tough questions, and separating polished presentations from genuine expertise is literally what I do for a living. So when it came time to choose our realtor, I approached things the same way. I interviewed more than 35 real estate agents throughout Castro Valley, including several from Rebecca's own brokerage, Keller Williams. Coming from Silicon Valley, already an epicenter of the smartest and richest people in the world, we were moving our family to a quaint, unincorporated town we barely knew, so I wanted someone who didn't just sell homes here; I wanted someone who actually lived here, was involved in the community, and understood what life is really like for a family. Rebecca was the clear choice. What impressed me wasn't just her knowledge of the housing market, it was her current knowledge of Castro Valley. Her son is about the same age as mine, so when we talked about schools, youth activities, and local businesses, everything came from recent, up-to-date firsthand experience. She introduced us to programs like Kids Bowl Free, recommended a local bowling shop that will save us money on rentals, and shared countless little tips that made us feel like we weren't just buying a house, we were becoming part of the community. We met Rebecca about a year in advance of our timeline and really started working together maybe 4 or 5 months before purchase. We toured roughly 15+ homes and while many places had great potential, they just weren't quite a perfect fit, always a quirk or two that ended up being a deal-breaker. But when we did find The One, we were able to win the first house we bid on! One and done!! Rebecca was patient, always responsive to my endless questions and rambling stories, and pointed out things we probably wouldn't have considered on our own. She helped us look beyond the house itself and think about whether each neighborhood would be the right fit for our family. Another thing that really stood out was how Rebecca helped us think through the disclosures and inspection reports. As a first-time homebuyer, it's easy to look at a long inspection report and think every item is a major problem. Rebecca helped us separate normal homeownership from genuine red flags. For example, the HVAC is about 30 years old and still running. My first reaction was, "That's going to need replacing." Rebecca helped us step back and look at the bigger picture. We weren't buying a brand-new construction home, we were buying a well-maintained house built in the 1940s. I compared it to buying a used car and noticing the tires are getting worn. Sure, they'll probably need replacing eventually, but that's already reflected in the price. If everything had been brand new, we likely would have been paying considerably more. That perspective helped us evaluate the house rationally instead of emotionally and gave us the confidence to make an informed offer that ultimately won. She also patiently walked us through the buyer representation agreement, disclosures, inspections, purchase agreement, escrow process, and all the little nuts and bolts of buying a home. I never felt like I was signing documents just because everyone else was; I understood what I was signing and why it mattered. I think what really separates Rebecca is that her relationship with us didn't end after closing. She recommended an excellent steam cleaning company before we moved in and still sends us local recommendations, family activities, and community resources. As someone who works in HR, I joked with my wife that Rebecca didn't just help us buy a house, she's been onboarding our family into Castro Valley! After interviewing more than 35 Realtors for roughly an hour each, I can honestly say choosing her ended up being one of the easiest decisions we made. I still remember smiling and telling her, "Rebecca... we choose you, Pikachu!" If we ever buy or sell another home in Castro Valley, Rebecca will be our first call. Thank you, Rebecca, for helping our family find not only our forever home, but also making us feel right at home in Castro Valley*~

We bought a home with Rebecca in Castro Valley in 2023. The key differentiator about her versus…read moreother real estate agents is her level of involvement in the community. It was the primary reason we chose her to be our agent. She organizes things like annual Easter Egg hunts, cupcakes at Castro Valley restaurant walk, Girl Scout cookies, and a dozen others things I'm sure she does quietly in the background. She also gave us great advice and support during the process that saved us literal tens of thousands of dollars. She'll be our first choice the next time we need any kind of real estate agent.

Kaajal it was an amazing Realtor with integrity that helped me make the decision to sell my house…read morewithout going through the formal Realtor process. She spent a significant amount of time helping me, and made no money. She is a kind, hard-working, and honest Realtor! I think she is absolutely rare, and everyone who works with her knows, how special she is!

We met Kaajal through a friend's recommendation. We loved working with her during the entire…read moreprocess of house hunting, closing, and working through all the paperwork. We worked with her on a house purchase recently. Kaajal is a super-experienced realtor who has worked in this business for years. She will patiently understand your needs and work with you to get you the home that fits your requirements and budget. She is never pushy and will present the facts as they are. She is very prompt in responding to your questions and will take the time to sit with you to answer your queries. Something very impressive about her is how she works with all the parties to get you the information that would need for a house purchase. As a realtor, we were looking for someone whom we could trust and open up to with our family needs, and Kaajal seemed the perfect person to help us with our needs. I would highly recommend her if you are looking to buy a house. 5 stars for sure!

From the start Christine was a total professional. We had a few challenges through the process and…read morethe entire time she handled every step with class, grace, and patience. She went above and beyond to set the sale of our home up for success and did so in a relatively short amount of time, even in a tough market. If you need a trustworthy and on your side real estate professional, look no further and call Christine today! You will not be sorry.

Christine helped me and my husband in our house hunting adventure. We are long time residents of…read moreBrentwood and have been thinking about upgrading to a bigger house for quite a while now. We found a house that we wanted to take a tour of and Christine helped us to reach out to the other realtor at a last minute notice. She was so helpful from the very start, meeting us at the house and ready to be our guide and resource. Unlike other experiences we had in the past with other realtors she made us feel at ease with her friendly, easy going demeanor and professionalism. We then took a tour of other houses that fit our requirements. I loved the fact that Christine was prepared to meet us where we are in our house hunting journey. She is very knowledgeable about the housing market and has been an excellence resource for us so far. I'm so impressed at how caring and thorough she has been. I appreciate her willingness to help us then.And even though we are still in search for that perfect upgrade. We are now more prepared as what to do in the very near future. Thank you Christine for being such a great resource in our search! She came highly recommended via mutual acquaintances and I have complete trust in her integrity, professionalism and love for community.I highly recommend Christine if you are looking for a realtor that would have your best interest as their first priority!

I have been blessed and happy on having a working relationship with Karen. I needed help in…read moregetting my parents house ready to sell. She worked with me, my contractor, inspectors and stager, to get this beautiful family home ready for the market. Karen is thorough is transparent with everything she does, communicates effectively and is truly an advocate for the seller. In todays market with all of the uncertainty with housing interest rates and the global economy, it's reassuring to have such a positive and enthusiastic realtor. KUDOS to Karen, you are my rock star!

Worked with Karen getting our apartment last year and she was great UNTIL we were moving out and…read morehave been in communication with her about doing an inspection of our space for three weeks, she THEN informs us that she is not our property manager and will not get involved?? Sorry, you've been answering my emails for the past month to only say you're not involved? My only conclusion is they want to keep your deposit. Do not trust.