David really helped my wife and I buy our first home. He understood what we were looking for, gave us viable options, and didn't waste our time trying to sell us on anything we didn't want. Even after closing, he would check in with us and make sure everything was good. Overall great experience from the staff at Keller-Williams. read more

David was our buyers agent when we purchased our first home. He was able to promptly, and seemingly at the craziest times of day able to reply, answer our questions, and get us going where we needed to be. With his help we were able to position ourselves really well and were able to purchase quickly for the exact thing we needed. If there's one thing I can say is that he went above and beyond throughout the whole process, is unbelievably friendly, and I couldn't have imagined going through this process without him. read more

My husband and I met David in 2021 while we were in the planning process of wanting to sell our home. We spent the year meeting with David several times over the year while working on home renovations. We finally got everything set and ready to list our home in October 2022. David got our home listed on the 5th and we accepted an offer on the 12th, one week to be exact. We finally sold our home on Halloween and we're impressed with how quickly everything happened, thanks to David. David is a pleasure to work with and is very professional, friendly, a great listener and very reliable. I highly recommend David to anyone who has real estate needs. read more

David was my buyers agent for a VA loan, and was amazing from start to finish. He was very knowledgeable and experienced with every detail that a VA loan required. He handled all the communication between the sellers agent and provided honest and timely reports back to me. Very professional, responsive, friendly, and in general made the home buying process a stress free experience. I cannot recommend David highly enough and will be working with him again for my next purchase. read more

We were very happy with David's professionalism and expertise in helping us sell our home. He guided us in the prepping of our home for sale and shared his knowledge of the big real estate picture with data and market analysis that helped us feel confident in listing price etc. He was very responsive and made what can be a very emotional experience into a very positive experience. read more

My wife and I met David many years ago when looking at a home in the Bay Area that he was showing. He was very knowledgeable, patient and spent a lot of time informing us as new home buyers about the market and process. Later we successfully purchased a home with him through a short-sale process. The short-sale process had several things about it that were time sensitive and others that needed to be nudged along. He was attentive and responsive at taking our calls and returning emails and calls quickly with the answers we needed. Everything was done properly and all the paperwork went through fine. We got a great price on the home and it worked out great. Now many years later David helped us sell the home. My family had relocated out-of-state to care for a sick family member. I knew that our home was in good hands with David, who helped us by leading the work onsite to prepare the home for sale, dealing with the contractors, cleaners, inspectors and other vendors, since we were unable to be there because of the distance we'd need to travel and covid restrictions. Working with David got us a great deal over asking price from a highly qualified buyer. He helped us understand among the multiple offers what the details of each were so we could make a decision and select the best one for us to help expedite the whole process. If you need to buy or sell a home you're in great hands with David. read more

David and Simon went above and beyond with the sale of my condo. They got multiple offers in no time and we closed above our asking price. They are true professionals with a very apparent passion for their profession. If you are looking for an agent, look not further. read more

This review is LONG overdue.... About a year and a half ago, we started our house hunt. We were living in the South Bay at the time, and we weren't familiar with the market. I had been working with another Real Estate Agent that we randomly met and at the time he/she seem really great and knowledgable about the East Bay market, but during our first weekend driving around... we were realizing that he/she was not familiar with the WC/PH/Con area that we had wanted to buy a house in, so I found David on yelp. He had a lot a great reviews, but because we were first time home buyers and already worried that our first experience had not gone as well as I had hoped, I asked my out of state RE friend to chat with him to see if he was knowledgeable and a good fit to work with me. She was really impressed of what she also read on yelp and how professional he was on the phone and proactive he described he was for his clients. So we set up a coffee meeting....he was willing to meet us in SF where we worked and he already looked into the house that we were considering putting an offer on. David was already familiar with the selling agent and the mortgage broker we were considering, which is important in this crazy bay area market. I definitely recommend to people to make sure your RE team is familiar with the market you are looking at. After our offer was accepted, we worked his partner Simon. They have an awesome team of preferred inspection companies. Everyone was so nice to deal with, reasonably priced, and so quick to respond! We were EXTREMELY happy that we ended up working with David and his team. When we are ready to buy / upgrade to another home, we will definitely use David again! read more

Energetic, experienced, proactive, honest, responsible, detail-oriented ... David Zabarte is all of these and more. I can say this with confidence as we worked with David on both a property sale and on a property purchase. I briefly worked with two prior agents and they didn't meet my standard. A 5 star maximum rating, doesn't capture the praise that David deserves. We have a great house and I can honestly say that we have more money because of him. What more needs to be said? I can go on and on about his attention to detail, his personal involvement in all aspects of the real estate process (negotiation, inspections, disclosures, finance, title etc) and his ability to simply make it happen. In retrospect, I think the best thing about David and what makes him truly exceptional is the fact that he ultimately wants and is willing to work crazy hard for what's best for you...he's even willing to tell you when you're wrong (in his respectful and professional opinion hahaha) for your own good. David and I didn't agree on everything because we both have our heartfelt opinions. I admit that I'm not the easiest person to get along with (I'm demanding and I have ego for days), but I thank my lucky stars that David was able to put up with me. I'm even more thankful that on many key points, I actually chose to listen to David in order to get the best possible outcome for myself and my family. On a final note, David is willing to go above and beyond what's required. For example, he freely shares his broad knowledge and experience of working in Contra Costa County -- this includes sharing / referring some fabulous connections for contractors and tradesmen. I think David's passion for his profession comes from the fact that real estate can be crazy, stressful, uncertain, and costly and that David is able to help/guide/coach his sometimes crazy clients though a very difficult but rewarding process. With so much at stake (especially hundreds of thousands of dollars) I am so glad that I placed my trust in David. So I actually found David through Yelp -- given this, can I just give the guy 10 stars and call it a day? read more

As stressful as having one foot in two states can be, David really made us feel comfortable that things were being handled while we were away. Prior to us moving (months and years), we added a lot of improvements to our home- but even so, David saw where things could still be improved to help the sale. We did as much as possible, until time ran out and we had to move. David has some good contacts and really helped us complete what needed to be done before showing the home. In fact, he had our house staged- which improved the show ability of the house by a large factor (even though I thought I was the bomb in decorating- consider me humbled). As David says, "Now your home is just a product"- I had to take my attachments out of it (tough to do!). He put the house up for sale at the price we agreed upon, and within less than a week we had multiple offers above asking. We were -and are- so grateful! read more

David and Simon were a huge help to my family in finding a house in Walnut Creek. I had read reviews and they didn't disappoint. We initially spent timing reviewing the important things that mattered to us to help us narrow the search. They spent time reviewing listings, recommending houses and going with us on numerous searches during our time-sensitive search. I found them especially helping negotiating and finalizing the deal in this competitive marketplace. read more

We just had a great experience with David and Simon selling our home. To put things concisely, they have a very high level integrity and deep professional knowledge and skill. Our home sold for more than asking in a very, very short time frame, and it was mainly due to their expertise and marketing. We know this to be a fact because a very similar home up the street clearly positioned themselves wrong with another professional, and we witnessed their long process involving price reductions (and it still hasn't closed.) I am very happy we found Rabbit Realty. Definitely give these guys a call. read more

Thanks to David and Simon with Rabbit Realty, me and my wife got into the condo of our dreams on the border of Concord and Walnut Creek. The Bay Area is an extremely tough market to break into as a first time buyer, and with their coaching we were able to score our place with the first offer. Their experience, knowledge, and tact is unparalleled with any other realtor I've come across. Working in real estate marketing I've met countless realtors, but few I've worked with have the same set of skills and foresight as David and Simon. If you're ready to make an offer look no further than Rabbit Realty. They'll make you a homeowner in no time! read more

David Zabarte - Real Estate Agents Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I found David here on Yelp and gave him a call in a work capacity to ask his opinion and tap into his knowledge of the City of Oakley real estate market. David not only read through a long confusing email with attachments - he responded within an hour and helped me understand the answer. David is a fine example of thoughtful customer service and the utmost professional courtesy. Thank you David. read more

David is a remarkable realtor. Honest, professional and extremely deligent. His knowledge of CoCo has no boundaries. I urge any of you that are frustrated with your current realtor, to run.... HURRY! To David Zabarte. read more

You want David to be your realtor. Period. If you're cruising Yelp looking for recommendations, stop right here. You've found your guy. My husband and I just bought our first home, and it could not have been an easier process. I was fully expecting to cry at some point from the stress, but all I really did was drift off into peaceful sleep each night because I knew David had it handled. He is extremely knowledgeable, savvy, and a genuinely good guy. He was with us every step of the way, from inspections to signing title papers. Being first time home buyers we had a lot of questions, and David always took the time to explain what we were signing, what it meant, and where we should go from there. That level of care and commitment eased our minds because we knew we had someone who was genuinely looking out for us. I swear, that man can type a paragraph via his phone like lightning! Sometimes it seemed that no sooner had I sent the question in an email that I had a response back. We are all moved into our house now and could not be happier. If you're looking for a home, contact David. You won't be disappointed. read more

To anyone out there looking for a realtor, David is the one! David was able by his expertise to get our family into a great home that was keeping within our budget. In these crazy times that the market has been, David stayed on top of all issues that arose and at a remarkable time frame we were able to purchase the home of our choice! It is very apparent that David not only enjoys his work and has a passion for it and because of his knowledge in the industry is able to accomplish what needs to get done. read more

My family and I finally decided to move last year. I had met David about a month prior through a mutual friend, and learned that he was a realtor. Since it had been over a decade since we last bought a house, we had lost contact with our other realtor, so we decided to meet with David, and see if we'd fit. The first thing we noticed was that he is 100% passionate about the buying and selling of real estate. We sat around our kitchen table for 3 hours getting a much needed education. My wife and I knew immediately that David was the guy. He guided us through every step of the way, and made the process as painless as possible, and even though they say there are ALWAYS roadblocks, and unexpected 'gotchas' with selling and buying a house, it all went incredibly smooth. We're so happy to be in our new home, in our new town, but should we ever decide to move again, we'll absolutely use David. I would recommend him to anyone. Thanks David! read more

Who knew that buying a home could be so easy? I recently purchased my ideal home. Without David Zaberte, it would still be only a dream. Honestly, I never thought I would be able to afford what I wanted, where I wanted it, but David made it happen! David is very professional as well as personable. He gets to know the individual; what they want, what they can afford and still live a reasonable lifestyle. He genuinely wants to help people find HOMES, not just buy houses. His business model is based on respect and honesty. His consideration for all parties involved, buyer and seller, is the quality that sealed the deal, even though there were other bids on the house. He also believes in doing what a realtor SHOULD do; taking care of all of the details so the buyer doesn't have to worry about anything. I came to really appreciate his business philosophy, as we conducted the entire transaction right in the middle of the mortgage crisis! After a thorough analysis of my finances and my lifestyle, David determined my price range (much better than I had expected!) and locations that would work for me. We found the perfect house (and I really mean that!) within two weeks. With, I might add, no compromises. Even though the mortgage meltdown put up some seemingly impossible hurdles, David masterfully navigated our way through the purchase. All I had to do was sign papers and move in. Amazingly, from the first time I walked into the house until I received the keys was just 25 days! I couldn't be more pleased with David's work and give him my heartiest recommendation. Thanks, David! read more

David Zabarte was absolutely wonderful to work with. He was always available for any questions or concerns that I had during our selling process. He gave me the right advise at the right time and was always willing to help. He is very knowledgeable and knows what he is doing!!! If you are looking for someone who is easy to work with and dependable, David is your guy!! Thanks David!!! read more

David was super with us and our first home purchase. I am pretty sure I emailed him and his partner Simon about 477,001 times in the short 5 weeks it took us to find and make offer and purchase our house. He has great insight, offers his opinion when asked and never let us down. He goes the extra mile to make our offer as attractive as possible, hand delivered the offer, and constantly updated once it's out of his hands. Despite my inclination to panic over everything, this was an amazingly pain free process. We had the unfortunate pairing with a terrible agent when we were thinking about buying a few years back, I was leery and thought agents were only interested in making the deal. David renewed my trust and I truly believe that his reputation is more valuable to him than cashing in or pushing the wrong property. If you're shopping around for an agent David is your guy. Just don't ask him to help paint :p read more

This is a copy of the letter I wrote Simon & David for the outstanding job they did in representing my wife and me in selling our house in Concord: Thank you very much for what I consider one of the best jobs of representing a client I have seen in my 35 year real estate career. When my wife and I told friends and family that we were selling our house, they knew I was an experienced real estate professional who has done literally thousands of deals in my career. Many asked if I was going to list our own house. "No," I explained, "Even though I am a licensed real estate broker, selling houses is not my expertise so instead I am hiring the best local professional I can find.". I could tell from the facial expression on many of their faces that they didn't understand. Like many people, they viewed paying a commission a big dollar outlay that should be minimized. I don't look at that way at all. My perspective is totally different: whom do you want working for you: some discount brokerage guy who works in an office cube hundreds of miles away or a local expert who understands the nuances of your market? I often wonder if the guys who pick the discount broker also bid out their surgery and go with the cheapest surgeon. After living in my house in the East Bay for sixteen years, I knew first hand picking local experts made a huge difference as I had observed some of my former neighbors who were moving selected their aunt or former Little League coach as their real estate agents and then, in my opinion, left tens of thousands of dollars on the table when they sold the house because that particular agent, although triple nice, didn't understand the subtlety of selling houses in our particular subdivision. I am pretty sure these agents analyzed the market by lumping all the houses in a given zip code together and compare one to another. This is Zillow's approach and it can yield very misleading results. While that approach might work some places, it was not an accurate way to evaluate pricing iin our sub-market. I wanted a knowledgable local real expert but I struggled finding the right team of agents to hire. I considered the high volume agents but in looking at their history of sales, I concluded that the reason they did so much business was because they under-priced the property. They committed what I consider one of the cardinal sins of client representation: doing what's easy for them instead of what's right for the client. In short, these high volume agent teams were as bad getting the best price and terms as the zip code lumping agents. I was really floundering with my selection as our move date approached. Finally, I asked of my former associates with whom I used to work who had sold his house and moved out of the area. He was an experienced real estate professional, but, like me, in the commercial/industrial field. He knew good real estate people nonetheless so I valued his opinion. His answer on whom I should talk to was surprising: not the guys who represented him but the team who represented his Buyer. This team, of course, was you! He was very impressed by your knowledge of the local market, your ability to negotiate, your thorough preparation, and your follow-through. At the end of our successful transaction, I felt the same way. On our particular deal, what really impressed me was how you represented us. When we agreed out our listing price which we both thought was a bit of a stretch on the top end of the market, it would have been easy for you to sell our house for the listing price. My wife and I would have been happy with that result. However, you coaxed a significantly higher offer from one of your colleagues in your own office that was so much higher that you not only paid for your share of the commission, you put extra money in our pocket. In other words, if I had listed the my own house and sold it myself, I would have been worse off financially than having used your team. Wow! In summary, if you want to get the team of the best local professionals in the East Bay, you can't do better than David Zabarte and Simon Watson. They will work hard on your behalf to get you the best result possible when selling or buying property. SHORT VERSION RECOMMENDATION: David & Simon got us the second highest price ever on a comparable house in our subdivision. They coached us through the process from beginning to end, culminating in a well qualified offer and a fast sale. Sure, discount brokers charge less but you literally get what you pay for. It's like the old saying: "if you pay peanuts, you get monkeys." The price that David & Simon secured for us was well above listing and more than paid for their share of the commission. The dollar savings by using David & Simon versus a discount broker is enough to buy a brand new car! Thank you, David & Simon! read more

I contacted David for advice regarding selling my place in Moraga. He responded quickly and professionally and actually advised me NOT to sell if I didn't have to based on my situation. With honesty like that, its easy to see how David earned all these 5-star reviews! read more

We did our research and based on the reviews and comments we saw for David we decided to go with him as our realtor. From the beginning it was clear he was very professional and knowledgeable about the area and industry. He made the whole process very easy and fluid. I highly recommend David and will do just that as I try to recruit my friends to the area :) read more

As someone who moved here and NO knowledge of the CA law I was skeptical upon choosing a realtor. I have to express what a wonderfully seamless experience I had by dealing with David. Due to illness it was put in a position to sell and hopefully in a quick and orderly fashion. David took care of ever detail without as much as a blip on a radar. Not only did David handle every detail. As far going above and beyond, he did it. He is truly a professional. He sold my home for more than I anticipated. A true professional who followed up, created a calendar that allowed me to plan and it was my best Realtor experience ever and I have bought and sold just About 20 properties in the last 20 Yeats. In addition to his responsible and mature handling of the business end he was personable. His demeanor was professional and when coupled with his "human side " that made things just that much easier. If and when I return to CA I would utilize DAVID. At no time did I feel like I was not his only client. If you are looking to be his only client, He made me and my family feel comfortable and present options when there were ones and if there were questions he was great to respond quickly. This man rocks. He really did do all of the things he could possibly do. And for me it many times comes to the dollars and cents, but the rate was even great. So if are buying or selling David is the man with the plan. I would have paid more without the blink of an eye if he would have asked even at the closing table. That's how impressed I was with him. read more

It was a pleasure to work with David on the sale of my home. He continually demonstrated knowledge about market dynamics, pricing strategy to attract the right people, and all the details that go into making the process smooth for everyone. I really appreciated his guidance through the selling process. His impeccable marketing materials, and ability to represent my home in the best possible way was fantastic. I can't thank David enough for his outstanding negotiation skills which helped me sell the home way over the listed price! read more

Our situation changed and we did not end up going through David, but I wanted to echo the reviews here. Our interactions with him were friendly and pleasant, and he was patient and great taking time to explain things. I would have absolutely no hesitation recommending him to someone in need of his services. read more

My wife and I recently worked with David and Simon to buy our first home. David was very knowledgable and trustworthy. We always felt like he was giving us all the information. David helped us with almost all of the paperwork. Which anyone who has bought a home will tell you is a daunting task. I really appreciated that he took the time to explain each document and answer any questions that we had. Another thing that I really appreciated was the communication between David and Simon, they were able to easily step in where the other left off without any questions. We would recommend these guys to anyone who values knowledge, integrity, and urgency. read more

I recently sold my house (first time seller) in Concord and David was GREAT. My questions were answered right away and David never hesitated to return calls, emails or texts. The process was very smooth and I felt very confident due to David's vast knowledge of the whole process. It was especially helpful how the offers we had were broken down (by David and his partner Simon) in order to help me understand not to just concentrate on the buyers price offer! My wife and I wish we could use David for our new purchase out of state! I've recommended David to several friends and coworkers and If you ever need a realtor don't hesitate to use David!!! read more

David is an awesome team member with Simon Watson. David stepped in when Simon went out of town and took the lead by advocating for me (the buyer) to negotiate great terms with the seller. He was very professional in his work verbally and in his writing. I highly recommend David Zabarte. read more

What can I say about David that hasn't been said before? Anyone who has ever worked with David will tell you, HE IS THE BEST! (that needs to be in bold with several underlines) We started out with another agent, and being first time home buyers we didn't know a lot about the process, however it didn't take us long to figure out we weren't in very good hands. Buying a home can be a long and often frustrating and occasionally discouraging process. If you expect to make it to the other end of this bumpy road with the occasional dark tunnel you need to have a realtor who you trust, someone who can shine light on the things you don't understand and tell you when it's time to take a detour. You need to be able to trust in your realtor to help you through what can be a very stressful process, if we didn't fully trust David to take care of us we wouldn't be the proud homeowners we are today! We didn't have the easiest budget to work with, we didn't have the easiest loan to work with, we didn't have the most convenient areas we were looking in and David never made us feel that we weren't at the top of his priority list. The property we got into contract on was a headache from the very beginning, it wasn't your typical sale, but David navigated us through until the very end calm and reassuring all the way! I could go on and on about how great David is to work with, but I'll be honest it's all been said before..we found David here on Yelp and the glowing reviews can't begin to do him justice! He really is THE BEST! I will recommend him to my family and friends and anyone else who asks because I can't imagine them going through this process with anyone else! Thanks again David!!!! read more

This review is long over due!!! David is the best realtors in the bay area. I've worked with several other realtors during my first purchase of a home and my experience was terrible. But when my wife found David on yelp our expierence went from bad to great. David is a really nice person that is easy to get along with. He looks for what's best for his clients, he treats you like family he works around your schedule. If it wasn't for him my wife and i would not own a home. we are very great full for finding David because there is no other realtor like him. If we ever think about purchasing another home or if we know of anybody that needs a realtor we will recommend David 100% of the time. thanks David for all that you did for us. read more

Patient, thorough, friendly, energetic, and hard-working..These are just a few of the wonderful things I have to say about David! My husband and I first considered buying a house 2 years ago, and for the next couple of years, David took us out on too many trips to count, throughout all the burbs we were considering (San Leandro, Castro Valley, Oakland, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek etc.) Each outing, he would help point out the pros and cons of each place and area, often telling us important details (good school district, close to good shopping etc.) and adding his personal experiences if he had lived in the area before. This was a huge plus, as neither my husband nor I had considerable experience living in Northern California outside San Francisco. It was a real bonus to hear a "local's" detailed perspective on Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, and Oakland. Not only did he show us our requested picks, but he selected homes in our price range that were truly "us" as well. An important skill! When we finally found "THE" house, it was reassuring to have David on our team, as he explained all the small details and went over the contract in depth. He took care of arranging the inspection and set us up with contractors as needed. All in all, I can't express how lucky we were to have David with us for the purchase of our first home. The process is SO stressful, but David was helpful and reassuring. He was always there for us!! Thanks David!! read more

I've been a long time lurker of Yelp and like many have found fabulous places to eat and surprisingly a great dentist. Not until now have I found something on Yelp that has made me convert from the casual lurker to a participant. As I started my journey as a first time homebuyer using a VA loan I knew that finding an agent who would be familiar with this type of loan would be tough since the nearest major military base is 45 minutes away. From what I knew about VA loans they're not so desirable to work with because of the special conditions associated, everything from a house being in an almost pristine condition to seller's paying certain closing costs. The most important thing to us in a realtor is communication and that they work as a full time realtor. I put together a few questions, including a realtor's experience with VA loans, and emailed everyone on my list the same day. If it took someone over 24 hours to respond to me, then they were automatically out. This is the service and communication that I provide to everyone I deal with so I personally felt it was fair to expect the same. You could be the best realtor but communication and response time was absolutely essential to us. With that said I only received 3 responses, David was the only one who responded within an hour of receipt of my email. Something I appreciated after the first few emails was how honest he was with my questions. I liked the fact that some of the tough questions he answered as it was and not as someone feeding me an answer that I wanted to hear. I had my financing set up prior to searching for a realtor and later on decided to go with his preferred lender (Pat and Tiffani at Mason McDuffie). They are incredible, especially for those using VA loans because they do all underwriting in house which enables them to close a VA loan in 30 days. I loved the fact that he made suggestions and explained why it would be best to go that route and then left it at that. At no time did I ever feel as if I was being pressured into a direction that I didn't want to go. All through email, while I was overseas, I was able to establish a good feel for who he was and was able to line up a few homes to see the day after I returned. David's flexibility and responsiveness was absolutely amazing. He was able to show us a house within hours of me emailing him an MLS. When we were ready to put in an offer, he contacted the seller's agent to present our offer to him and his clients in person. The one thing that absolutely impressed me was how knowledgeable and diligent he was. We had an appraisal come in far lower than we all expected. David immediately went to work on writing up an appeal that was submitted to the appraiser the same day. As a result, our appraisal was adjusted up $45,000. Yes, $45,000, that was not a typo. He kept us abreast on everything that was going on while we were in escrow. If we ever had a question, big or small, we always received a response within a matter of hours. Buying a house is definitely one of the few major financial transactions you'll make in life and it is essential that you have someone who knows the real estate industry. I recommend David to everyone I know and will definitely go back to him in the future. read more

This is a good man with a passion for his clients and his industry! David is ready to listen, investigate, and get the job done. This industry needs agents like David with a passion for his work, and the satisfaction of his clients. read more

What can I say? In short, David Zabarte is an educated, intelligent, able, assiduous proffessional. For the past year and a half my wife and I have been working with David to help us navigate the treacherous waters of the current housing situation. Not an easy task given those conditions as well as the finicky nature of our preferences, however David was more than up for the task. David was our fourth agent in our search for a house in the Bay Area and after meeting him once, we knew he was our man. He has intimate knowledge of the East Bay and Bay Area in general which expands beyond what could be reasonably expected. His imtimate knowledge of Short Sales, Foreclosures, lending requirements and communications were all put into use to help clear the many hurdles we encountered on our home purchase. We decided to purchase a home on a Short Sale, knowing well what it meant. The process took over 5 months to complete, sucking up large volumes of time and effort from all parties involved. We almost lost the house to foreclosure, strict lending requirements and flaky bank negotiators, but we prevailed in thanks largely due to the effort of David. We could not have done this without him. The current housing situation is fraught with peril. Merciless tides of despair and hopeless await those without help. You need a strong ship and steadfast captain to sail these waters. David is this and much more. read more

I use multiple Realtor's throughout the Bay Area, and I am extremely happy to add Mr. Z. to the top of my list. His skills and work ethic made my last sale completely effortless. He was precise on all aspects of the property, and his attention to detail throughout the sale was spot on! I look forward to more dealings with David read more

In a couple weeks we get to move into our new Walnut Creek home! When my husband and I started seriously looking to buy our first home, we never imagined that it would happen so quickly, smoothly and that we would find such a beautiful place. I think that a lot of that had to do with all the hard work that our realtor, David Zabarte, put into the process. David is professional, but fun to work with and made this stressfull experience a little more enjoyable. Looking for a house takes a lot of time and I stress the importance of working with someone with oppinions you trust and who you enjoy being with. When we finally found the house that we were ready to put on offer on, David stayed up late with us to get the offer in quickly. Because of his hard work late into the night, we got the offer in and accepted before a competing offer came in the next day. David was great at organizing the loan, inspections, explaining the piles of paperwork we had to sign through that month and we got the keys to our house in about a month from the time we made the offer. If you are thinking of buying a house I would recommend you meet with David and find out what he can do for you. He got us the home we were looking for in record time (for way under asking price), so what else can I ask for! read more

Anyone who's had the opportunity to close with David knows you're not just getting a realtor with valuable local knowledge of the Contra Costa (Walnut Creek/Pleasant Hill/Concord/Martinez) area, you're getting someone who makes it his mission to see you get what you want house/location/price-wise when you want it, no easy feat given our busy schedules. David took us on numerous trips through the areas we were interested in, took our on-the-spot emails about places we explored on our own, and guided us through the process of making an offer, fielded calls from the bank, the seller and everyone in between, ultimately keeping everything on track to closing. read more

David is a fabulous agent. I can't really add anything the other Yelpers have already said. He was on top of every little thing and made the purchase of a short sale home as smooth as possible, despite all of the red tape involved. He also fought for us to get a 3% buyer's credit which they denied at first, and then decided to give us. Great job David! read more