WOW! What a crazy (in a good way) last couple months! He found the perfect home and we are so…read morehappy. Brian really helped us out on the deal. There were multiple offers, but we helped navigate us through the offer process. He was always on top of anything that might arise and continued to look out for our best interest. In fact, he still continues to look out for our best interest. He helps us find the right contractors for the little things we need to do in our home. He is truly a great person to work with.

Brian Tanger is THE best real estate agent in the San Jose area - he is a lifesaver! He sold my…read moreboyfriend's renovated house in San Jose in a little over a week through his high tech skills (website, email, electronic postings) and esteemed real estate agent contacts. The open houses had lots of foot traffic, and the house was sold in no time! I was completely amazed!! The sale of this house allowed us to move on with our lives, and I am completely *grateful* for Brian - thank goodness we found him! Brian Tanger is personable, easy to talk to, flexible and gives sound advice, especially regarding housing market and trends. I would highly recommend Brian as your agent - he will represent you well and will take care of you while buying or selling a house in a quick, professional manner no matter how challenging the housing market may be. Thank you, Brian!

As a Real Estate professional myself, I am always happy to find other agents like myself that work…read morehard for their clients. Every interaction I had with Steve was a positive one, and I hope we can do a transaction together in the future!

My wife and I first met Steve Taormina back in March of 2013, when we were beginning the process of…read morelisting our home for sale. Steve was recommended by a co-worker and when I heard that he worked for Sereno Group, he already had instant credibility in my book; as Sereno Group is a very reputable agency. He came over to our house and we immediately knew that he was the agent for us. Steve is really friendly and has a great sense of humor. He is very genuine and his diligent work ethic, coupled with his congenial personality, made him a pleasure to work with. Steve went the extra mile for us in every aspect of the process, from the very professional flyer to advertising the listing in the local Willow Glen newspaper, to the staging of the open house. I was very impressed with the way he hosted and greeted the people who were attending the open house. He made it a very welcoming experience and he made them feel like important buyers. We had one weekend of open house (Sat & Sun) and we received five offers (all over list price) within the week. I remember Steve coming over with a bottle of champagne the night we reviewed the offers. He is just an all around Class Act. We were so impressed with Steve, that we used his services again when we were looking to buy another home. My wife and I had a great time looking at houses with Steve. His enthusiasm, along with his wit and his easy going nature, helped make a somewhat stressful process quite enjoyable. Due to his hard work and determination, we were able to buy the home of our dreams. It was a short sale that took about six months to close. Actually, the lender in this particular case was not very organized and the sellers had two loans outstanding that needed to be handled. Moreover, the home was already in pre-foreclosure and the deal could have fallen apart at any time. This is where Steve's expertise and his meticulous and professional work ethic really made the difference. He was very thorough and he was on top of handling the contract and creating the extension addendums, along with working with both me and the listing agent to get the job done. He was very receptive and answered all my emails right away and kept in touch constantly. And he had his back-up team at Sereno Group on call and in touch with us as well. We felt very confident knowing that we had an excellent team working for us, with Steve at the helm. I just can't say enough about Steve! Bottom line....he is The Best! And I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone looking to either buy or sell a home. We were privileged to have him working for us and I am convinced that we would have not gotten this beautiful home if it weren't for him. =)

I hired David Azimi and his team earlier this year to help me sell my house in Richmond. I'd had it…read moreon the market for about 7 months of the prior year with another agent, who was unable to sell it. Consequently, I was not optimistic. But I was immediately taken with David's enthusiasm and assurance that 'we'll get this baby sold and I won't stop until we do.' Sales hype, I thought, but I went with him because that kind of energy is exactly what I needed. Then he sprang into action and I saw the difference between an agent who is fully committed to selling your property vs. one who isn't. My prior realtors had one or two open houses spread over a couple of weekends and then a call for offers. When that didn't produce offers, they did pretty much nothing except leave the listing up along with a sign in front of my house. Not David. First of all, he had two open houses every weekend and after a few calls for offers didn't produce anything, he ramped up the effort and continued to have 2 open houses per weekend and promised to continue that until the place sold. He kept me apprised all along the way of developments and never flagged in his enthusiasm. He also helped me stage some parts of the house without having to stage the whole thing and never charged me for it. And he had his cleaning team go through the house at no charge to clean both the inside and outside for the showing. And then, for the first showing, he had a small band to create a festive atmosphere. All at no charge. When the house didn't sell initially (it was a 2/2 not a 3/2, which seriously impacted its sellability), we dropped the price significantly to generate more traffic. After something like 6 weekends of two open houses we got one offer. Just one. And from that, he was able to wrangle over $100k above asking. I have no idea how the hell he did that. But he did that. Bottom line: if you want a realtor with the tenacity of an attack dog and the sophistication of someone who's been at this for a long time, hire David Azimi and his sons and team. No one will take better care of you and help you sell your house.

David Azimi is an outstanding real estate agent who exceeded every expectation. He promised he…read morecould sell my home in one weekend--and he delivered. His decades of experience show in his calm confidence, sharp negotiation skills, and ability to move with lightning speed while still keeping every detail under control. David is charming, friendly, and a man of his word; working with him made the entire process smooth and stress‑free. He was supported by Isaac, an impressive rising star who contributed to the seamless experience. David's leadership, integrity, and results speak for themselves. I couldn't have asked for a better partner in selling my home.

We really lucked out with David! We've dealt with a dozen brokers in various capacities over the…read moreyears, and David is by far the best of them all. We almost can't wait for our next transaction so we can work with David, Carrie and the rest of the team again. We are picky buyers, and David didn't waste time on anything that wasn't the perfect fit. Once we found the right property, David and his team went into immediate action. Our offer went in that very day. David took us to the county courthouse personally to research the property, used his deep contacts to set up immediate inspections and get bids on work that needed to be done. He did a stellar job with negotiations. We went from offer to closing in 21 days. What else can we say? He is passionate about his work, and that is strongly reflected throughout the entire process. Hire this person!

My wife and I have had the pleasure of working with David in two different capacities. First was…read moreregarding a property management issue where his resources proved invaluable and settled some anxiety quickly. And second when we looked at purchasing our home. David has great insights into that help buys and sellers achieve their goals. David is a stellar advocate for your Real Estate needs. Only able to give him 5 stars but he deserves more.

David kindly offered his professional advice when I stopped in at a neighborhood open house he was…read morehosting (he later sold that house at a very good price). I had some questions regarding questionably ethical conduct by realtors hired by the trustee of my mom's estate, and I didn't know who to ask or what action to take. David provided valuable, clear insight that helped me better understand what was happening and take appropriate action. I really appreciate his wise guidance. Thank you so much, David!!

I am very happy that I selected Dave Conti as my real estate agent. Working with Dave has been…read moregreat. He is extremely knowledgeable on the real estate market. He follows up promptly and has made himself available whenever we had questions. He has helped us not only with putting our condo on the market but with mortgage lenders and our carpeting installer among other recommendations. During our open house my neighbors raved out how professional and courteous he was. If you are looking for a realtor I highly recommend Dave. Regards, Mike Barbosa

## Review for Mike Castle - Century 21 Real Estate Alliance…read more Mike was professional and friendly throughout our interactions. He replied to my messages and calls promptly and took quick action on important matters. As a tenant on Section 8 facing legal issues, Mike's expertise in real estate law was invaluable. He successfully negotiated a HAP contract with my housing authority, where three previous landlords had failed. This saved me from having to live in my car at the last minute. I found Mike's listing on Zillow.com after trying other options where landlords required separate application fees. On Zillow, I only paid a one-time $35 fee to send my background check to unlimited landlords. Mike's listing was the first one I saw, and it was for a luxury condo on the ocean. Mike went above and beyond in every aspect, drawing on his 40 years of experience in real estate and property management. He hired painters and cleaners to make the unit look new, bought a new refrigerator and stove, and even managed to repair a 40-year-old louvre window crack by finding the exact aftermarket part and hiring a mechanic to fix the internals. This allowed the county to pass the unit, saving me. As a final touch of kindness, Mike left a week's worth of breakfast food in the fridge and toiletries for me, like a luxury hotel. I feel so grateful to Mike for his integrity and for fighting for me like attorney Larry H. Parker. If you're looking for a property manager or Realtor who will go the extra mile to ensure your success, I highly recommend Mike Castle.

Mike Castle helped me and my wife as first time homebuyers to purchase a house in Santa Cruz. Mike…read moreis a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and reliable agent and I would definitely work with him again. Highly recommended!

Dave Kaemmerling is by far the best Realtor/ Broker in which I have worked. He is very responsive,…read moreeasy going, yet is a fierce negotiator that gets the job done! I am very glad I found him through a friend. He understands contracts and during the entire sales process he never lost his cool even though I had my inhibitions of the market and had the '..am I doing the right thing?'. He helped me understand the markets, both local and on a national scale so that my financing was also a breeze. He used his legal resources to help navigate the implications of my situation and I couldn't be happier. I will definitely call him again next time I make a move or buy and investment. Thanks Dave!!

We rent a place from Dave, and after shoddy landlord, shoddy landlord, shoddy landord and the old…read more'yeah its a piece of junk and the rent is high.. its just how it is now in santa cruz' attitude we've had to endure for many years here I simply cannot tell you how AMAZING it is to have a landlord who is on you and your families side. Our place was absolutely white glove immaculate when we moved in and if something breaks, he doesn't string you along for weeks to fix it (example our sink faucet broke after moving in, he replaced it with one 10x fancier 2 days later). Just a really nice guy, and we couldn't be happier. When we do decide to buy a house he will be our guy then too. Thank you Dave!!!

My husband and I were ready to sell a rental property which had originally been our first home. We…read morereached out to Jim and his team to explore the process. After having a few conversations about approach and strategy we decided to work with this incredible and talented team. This was one of the best real estate experiences we've ever had. Best decision we could have made! After being occupied by tenants for over a decade the house needed a lot of TLC and work. Jim and Jen were incredible to partner with from start to finish. Jim generated a proposal with varying levels of remodel/updates we could make and at each level what the ROI could be for us in terms of possible net-profit. Once we agreed on a path forward, he organized all of the work and managed the process from start to finish. From paint colors to flooring; he and his team had impeccable taste and kept us in the loop at every step. I had a chance to stop by the house mid-way through the process and met one of the contractors who walked me through his work and answered all my questions. Everyone involved from start to finish was top notch. We were swiftly able to get the house listed, and we were blown away by the results. Even my in-laws who remembered us buying this same house 15 years earlier couldn't believe how incredible it looked. Jim and his team maintained all of the original charm and updated it so tastefully. After a weekend of open houses, we were able to move quickly into the offer process and landed and closed with an offer beyond what I thought possible. Although, this was all part of the approach. Jim had competitively and thoughtfully priced the home so that it would attract interest and secure multiple potential buyers. From beginning to end of this process, we couldn't recommend Jim, Jen, and the Elevate Group highly enough. We wished we would have discovered them years ago when we first started getting into real estate. Jim is seamlessly professional, highly supportive, and extremely experienced at his craft. If my husband and I could give him and his team 10 stars, we would! Thank you Jim, Jen, and team for everything. You've made a big impact in our lives.

Jim is an exceptional agent. We were referred to Jim by family, who worked with him for multiple…read morehouse purchases. Subsequently, we've worked with Jim and the elevate group for buying two houses, selling one house, and referring him to numerous friends who've worked with him as well and went on to buy several houses. I can't say enough good things about Jim, but here are a few key aspects: Jim partners with you to find the right home you are looking for, no matter how long it takes or what the price point is. He does not attempt to find something quickly. During the purchase process he thoughtfully explained what offer would make sense. He was incredibly helpful doing all necessary improvements post-close before our move-in, to eliminate any necessary effort on our part. For our house sale, Jim took care of everything from selling our furniture, any necessary repairs, to closing. We didn't visit our house even once during the entire selling process. I very very strongly recommend Jim for your home purchase / sales needs.