Dev coordinated a long distance search list for us, which culminated in an impromptu bidding war and the swift purchase of property we fell in love with. Dev and I communicated over two months about our ideas, which morphed over time.We literally met in the morning, toured homes, and by evening were putting together an offer on a home that was unexpectedly competitive. Dev shepherded the process and was unflappable. Even better, Dev believes the relationship truly begins after an offer is accepted. He arranged our insurance, getting our electrician and a gardener in place, plus facilitated other needs as we arranged our move from across the country. Also, he's not just a well of expertise, he's a delight to spend time with. Highest recommendation. read more

Dev is an extremely talented realtor. He understands not only the market but he takes time to really make sure he understands his clients needs. Since I was a first time home buyer Dev went out of his way to answer any and all my questions or concerns as well as educate me in general about the market and each step of the home buying process. It was clear he always had my best interest at heart and I can ensure you if you're working with Dev he'll have yours too. read more

This is the third time that my wife and I went through buying/selling a real state. I can confidently say that Dev by far surpasses our expectation; he is also extremely professional and humble. We trusted him wholeheartedly in every step of the process; he is very knowledgeable and takes his profession seriously. He did all the work from explaining the details in all the paper works to attending in all our meetings with the seller closing. Dev is also very resourceful; just ask him any thing and he will provide or link you with the right connection. We like Dev so much that we asked him to list our property for sale. My wife and I highly recommend Dev and you gonna enjoy working with him. read more

I cannot recommend Dev enough. He is knowledgeable, thorough, thoughtful, and a consummate professional who gives his clients a surprising amount of time and valuable insight in order to help them find the perfect home. Dev will go above and beyond to be available for you, answer your questions (and I had roughly a million, being a first-time buyer), and to help make the process as smooth as possible from start to finish. He also brings to the table a well-established network of key professionals across the full spectrum of home ownership, from introductions to extremely competent lenders and brokers, to recommendations on a great handyman and contractor. The other key benefit of working with Dev is that he will help you prioritize. Buying a home, especially as a first-timer, can obviously be a long, stressful and time-consuming process. Dev is able to advise on how to zero in on the steps and decisions along the way that really matter, while helping you quickly and efficiently navigate the ones that don't. I could not have found a better agent to work with in my search for my first home, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an experienced professional to help them successfully navigate the Bay Area real estate market. read more

Dev was highly professional, went above and beyond to get us the house we wanted and was incredibly knowledgeable about the Oakland hills neighborhoods. read more

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If you want someone who does not communicate factually and timely, then select this agent. We could not be unhappier with his lack of reflective insight to make things right. In the end, make sure you don't select this agent to represent you at the same time he represents the buyer. You'll lose, without an apology. We have the house, yet not in the condition we expected. He dodged our questions and never said "sorry" which is all we wanted. read more

I would be very hesitant to use this realtor or this firm as they lie or keep facts hidden about the houses they sell you. We used Dev and was completely unsatisfied with both him and Cathy Spencer due to their ethics they displayed. Once the house is sold, they couldn't care less about things that go wrong that they didn't disclose and then they try to say it's not their responsibility. I would use another realtor. read more

We worked with Dev recently as our buyer's agent in the highly competitive Berkeley marketplace. We had some very specific requirements with size, condition, and location. He brought a tremendous amount of local knowledge, accurate valuation estimates and strong offer strategy to help us find, and eventually acquire, our new home. He's generous with his time, responds quickly to calls and is fully committed to finding a property that is a "fit." He's also a consummate professional, well-regarded by his peers that we met during open houses and tours and generally made the entire process, which is stressful, manageable. We would echo earlier reviews that his list of excellent repair and maintenance contacts was a tremendous help. We appreciate that our working relationship didn't just end with the transaction. He continues to be a great resource and advisor. read more

Dev was referred to us by a realtor friend. He was very helpful throughout the whole home buying process, and spent extra time with us explaining the process knowing that we were first time home owners. He lives in the East Bay, and was able to give us unique insight into the real state market here. Dev is very responsive to our phone calls, texts, and emails, even now 2 months after close of escrow when we have occasional questions or need advice. He is friendly, yet professional. I highly recommend him! read more

During this past Summer, when we tried to purchase a house in Oakland, we were fortunate to be referred to Dev as our real estate agent. He came highly recommended from family, and surpassed expectations. With his help, we were able to identify and close the deal in a short period of time, for a gorgeous single family home that met all our criteria. We thought we would have to sacrifice some "must haves", but we ended up with more than we could have dreamed. We were extremely satisfied with his service and impressed with his communication abilities, and insights regarding the dynamics of the real estate market in the Bay Area, specifically the East Bay. Dev gave us courteous advice and suggestions about the property, how to offer and counter-offer, which were all critical factors in reaching final agreement between us and the seller. He never pushed us into a property we didn't love and provided valuable feedback when he thought homes were overpriced. We've already been recommending Dev to every single friend of ours, simply because we don't believe any one else can be as good - and in short I hear, most agents don't even come close to what Dev does. read more

Dev was and is an awesome agent, we feel very lucky to have been able to have worked with him! He was very attentive, professional and personally, a lot of fun to do business with. read more

Dev worked his magic and found us a wonderful home in record time. It was a very stressful situation and he managed the entire process and put as at ease. I would highly recommend using Dev for the selling of your existing home and/or finding you your new home. read more

Dev Parikh is an exceptional realtor. He helped us secure a wonderful home in the charming Estudillo Estates neighborhood of San Leandro. From our first contact with Dev, who made special arrangements to show us the property, we were impressed with his thoroughness, knowledge, professionalism and warmth. Most of all, he gave us a great deal of time, patiently answering many of our questions, as we are first time homebuyers. Dev was always available and prompt in our communications, and also helped us understand issues of Bay Area home ownership that we had not previously considered. He was even in touch with us when briefly abroad to ensure that the buying process was progressing smoothly. We highly recommend Dev to any potential homebuyer. Finally, we were very heartened by his follow up visit and emails. He is nothing short of fantastic to work with! read more

My fiance and I worked with Dev to find our perfect home in Oakland. He was the perfect combination of knowledgeable, understanding, patient and helpful. We could not have asked for a better experience throughout the very stressful home buying process. He was the reason we were able to get the perfect home for our family in the super competitive bay area housing market. Not to mention all of the connections he facilitated for us before, during and after moving into our new home. If you are looking for a leg up in finding a home, I'd recommend Dev 110%. read more

I'm not easy person. Due to the nature of my job, I'm pretty demanding, with high expectations; especially for those who are working with me professionally. How difficult it is to find someone who is professional, with an extensive knowledge base - well, that's Dev. My son (UC Berkeley student) was trying to find a place to rent for this spring semester. Eventually I and my wife decided to buy a rental property at the beginning of October 2018 and the search of the property began immediately. It was overwhelming and stressful as first time investment property buyer, but I was fortunate to have Dev and his team guiding me through the entire process. They were very patient, thorough, informational, accommodating, assuring and gave me sound advice and suggestions. They went over every step making sure I understood it and I did the right thing. It's hard to share every situation and challenges that we faced. It took almost 3 months to close after my first offer was accepted. Dev and his team receive no compensation whatsoever unless and until the sale closes. His step by step communication was immensely helpful and appreciated throughout the whole process. I can't speak strongly enough on how highly I would recommend Dev. read more

Devang is a true professional in the real estate field, and I highly recommend his services. I have had the pleasure of working with Dev as his broker under Barnes & Associates Real Estate over the past few years, until he moved on and partnered with Sotheby's Realty. He acquired the highly regarded CRS and GRI designations along the way, and he clearly demonstrated his knowledge and abilities in selling my home in the Oakland HIlls that just closed escrow earlier this week. Selling our home was not an easy task especially during the fall/winter season coupled with it being on the high-end of the value range in our area, but through his hard work, determination, and professional connections within the Sotheby's network, he was able to accomplish from initial offer to final close in less than 30 days! Not everyone is able to manage that type of timeframe, but Dev got the job done with no surprises and no major bumps along the way. I got to know Dev and his beautiful family over the past several years and we have witnessed what a great family man he is besides being a true professional real estate agent in the Bay Area & beyond. He is always there to help, always trying to beautify our environment, and always taking it upon himself to host our traditional block party at their place (which I am surely going to miss now that we have moved on, that is, unless we get a special invitiation to attend *wink, wink*). To have been his neighbor, his broker, his client, and his friend, is a unique position to claim, and I am proud to have such a great all-around type of guy in my family's life...what a blessing it really is. I have also referred clients his way which he was able to show and close, proving that he has a track record of closing deals fast and without incident. He practices not only in the East Bay area where he specializes his services, but he has also closed deals all around the Bay Area, proving that his knowledge and expertise is vast and well-rounded. If you are looking to buy, sell, or invest in real estate, and if you are looking for someone with dedication and grit, Devang is the one whom I would personally and highly recommend. Someone with this type of moral character and integrity is exactly what we need in this business. read more

Devang represented us when we bought our home in Orinda, CA. Without Devang's extensive market knowledge and solid negotiation skills, we would never have been able to find a suitable home in this highly competitive area. Devang held our hands through the entire process. He ensured that we made a fair offer that landed us our dream home at a price which worked within our tight budget. Devang continued to support us with this purchase even after close of escrow. He has been a constant source of useful information. I would not hesitate to recommend Devang as a buyers or sellers agent. His quality of service is top notch. read more