Dora was extremely professional, informative and patient throughout our home buying process. She made sure we were well informed about each step and was always looking out for our best interest. She came with us to almost every open house listing and made sure to inspect the house with us, and helped us point out important things on the inspections and disclosure reports. Dora was always honest about each home and she informed us whether a home would give us issues later down the road. She helped us find a house that checked off all our needs and wants without having to go over our budget. When the process became discouraging, she helped us stay positive and reassured us that we would find our home. It is a very tough and competitive market and it took us several months to buy, but she was able to help us find the perfect home that we are very happy with! She even continues to follow up with us after our purchase. You won't regret choosing her as your realtor, she is someone you can trust! read more

We had an absolutely exceptional experience working with Dora as first time home buyers. From start to finish, she made the entire home-buying journey as smooth and stress-free as possible. She ultimately helped us secure our dream home within just a month and a half in the Bay Area's competitive market! What truly stood out was how she never pressured us at any point. She consistently checked in to make sure we were doing okay, and always made sure we felt comfortable through every stage -- from shopping around for a lender, touring homes, making offers, navigating escrow, and even after closing. Dora is highly knowledgeable and well-versed in all aspects of real estate. She was incredibly thorough in explaining the entire process and always outlined the next steps so we knew what to expect. Her guidance helped us make well-informed decisions that were both competitive and within our means. Her communication was outstanding -- she was always available, responded promptly, and proactively followed up with everyone involved (Loan officer, Escrow Agent, Seller's agent. etc.) to keep things on track. Even during high-pressure situations and tight timelines, she kept us calm and reassured us that everything would get done. While Dora attended all of our open house tours, she was honest and transparent, pointing out both the positives and potential concerns of each property -- something we really appreciated. On top of all that, she's a wonderful person to be around: friendly, approachable, personable, and always had a smile on her face. We would 100% work with Dora again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and amazing real estate agent. She will always go above and beyond for you. read more

Dora is 2nd to none! She is an agent to trust who truly looks after your best interests and works tirelessly on your behalf. Dora understood our preferences and helped us navigate the many things to learn and to understand in home buying. In such a competitive market where many other buyers had stronger qualifications, she kept us honest and didn't allow us to go above our means. Having patience with our many questions and a watchful eye on new listings, we visited tons of listings. The process can seem tiresome, but it was lots of fun with Dora. With her upbeat and positive attitude, we eventually found that gem within 6 months! Sooner than we expected! We are 100% satisfied with our purchase in many aspects. For one, we stuck to our strategy in how we evaluated our offers. As a result, we made a purchase on value. We knew Dora spent countless hours for us to reach this dream. We could not thank her enough! Search no more! You want Dora to represent you and to help you find your dream home! read more

Dora and her team have seamlessly closed every transaction we've had with them for the past 7 years! From selling to purchasing, our experiences with her have been top notch - with open lines of communication and always being kept in the loop with what was going on on their end. She works hard to find what you want and keeps your best interests in mind. She keeps it real, which is very important when buying a home. We're so glad we've had the honor of working with Dora, and with her help we're finally in our forever dream home! read more

Dora did it again! We needed our house sold and fast. We had an aggressive timeline and Contractors threw our schedule out the door but Dora helped us stay positive through it all and was extremely helpful with getting our house ready. My husband and I were very adamant that the house would sell during a slow season in the market but she was confident and her confidence was infectious. She worked hard and sold our house in 2 weeks!! She's highly knowledgeable, very experienced, professional, and communicates every step of the way. Selling and buying is stressful and she came with a great network of professionals which made it an easy and smooth transition. She has the right tools and expertise that's very rare to find in real estate! read more

10 out of 5 stars!! (Yelp, please update your rating system) Dora has helped me sell my first home and am so glad that I had went through her and Ador with Better Homes. The process and needs of the house being sold and with meeting our timely deadline, went as smooth and quick as possible! Dora is completely honest and was able to guide me with her expertise on her opinion would be the best route to take, in making big decisions. Her input was definitely helpful. Not only did Dora and Ador help with selling our house but I felt so trusted with them and confident with them helping purchase our new home! Glad to say, I made the right move! read more

This is my second time working with Dora. My 5 star review is reflective of my overall experience in both instances. Her work ethic and the level of integrity she operates at is the gold standard. The first time was in 2010, what would have been a short sale for my parent's home turned into dealing with my mom passing away, thus resulting in an immediate foreclosure of the home. Long story short, Ador and Dora didn't leave my sister and I to dealing with it on our own, but helped us navigate the process and referred us to the right people to deal with probate. As much as the whole situation was overwhelming, Ador and Dora were supportive and empathetic, and often followed up with my sister and I throughout the process. This most recent time, Dora helped my husband and I purchase our forever home in Oakland. We reached out to Dora in January 2021, but didn't start actively looking until February and by the 2nd week of March, we were in contract. First off, who knew the East Bay real estate market was super hot. We saw many homes and condos listed in our price range, but soon found out other offers exceeded our budget. That was a discouraging eye opener. So with our home, this offer was going to be our last ditch effort/offer on a single-family home before we would consider going into contract on a condo that we also loved. Turns out after all the offers were made we were essentially the 2nd back-up offer (didn't know agents did that), if the primary offer and back-up offer didn't take, then that's when we'd be contacted. Well, chance or the powers-at-be was on our side. Somehow it worked out and voila, here we are, in our home. There were a lot of sentimental instances throughout this process and everything about this home in particular felt right. Dealing with the sellers, their agent, Dora and my husband and I, and the whole process throughout was seamless. Throughout this process Dora was efficient, organized, honest, encouraging, and treated us like family. She is responsive, approachable, humble and trustworthy. I highly recommend her for anyone looking to purchase or sell their home. Thank you Dora for the care and effort you put into getting us our forever home. Forever grateful!!! read more

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I never imagined myself writing an actual review on Yelp, but my experience working with Dora and Ador of Better Homes & Gardens was simply outstanding, so much so that I want to share my thoughts with others. My fiance and I were first-time home buyers who knew very little about the real estate realm. Aside from searching for our first house, we were also in the midst of planning our wedding! Needless to say, we needed as much help as we could get. Dora and Ador made the entire process as smooth and effortless as a real estate transaction can be. Dora listened to our needs and showed us numerous homes in our preferred locations - even during odd hours. She was never pushy and, rather, thoroughly explained the pros and cons of each home. Most importantly, she worked with our busy work schedules and never once seemed impatient. She was always prompt, personable, and professional. Dora and Ador genuinely cared about our well-being and were not merely after a quick sale. They advised us against making high offers and always researched comparable rates. With Dora and Ador's assistance, my fiance and I were able to purchase our first house in the peninsula. We cannot thank them enough for their help and look forward to working with their team on future real estate transactions. We would highly recommend Real Estate Assistance, Inc. to all of our closest friends and relatives. -Ana Marie Lara read more

Few months back Ador and Dora helped me buy my first house. They took their time helping me find the right place for me. And once I did they worked hard making sure I got it and for the right price. They made the process go real easy. They are really great people. Ador has the old school approach and Dora brings the new school flare. Best of both worlds. I definitely recommend them for anyone looking to buy or sell their property. read more

I can't say enough about working with Dora and Ador. They are the only agents I send business to in the Bay area. All of my clients are really pleased with them and how they do business. I am more than pleased with them as well. They are very down to earth and very easy to work with. I really appreciate you taking care of all of my clients because it makes me look good in their eyes when we both do a great job for them. Any client looking to sell or purchase a home would be lucky to have you represent them!!! I would recommend the team at Better Homes 7 gardens any day!!! read more

Dora and Ador helped me on three occasions (two purchases and one sell) and each was a breeze. I received more than I was expecting for the house that I sold. My second home purchase was finished within a month. If I was ever worried, they were readily available via text or email and were very reassuring about each phase of the home purchase/sale. They were very realistic and understood my needs and the state of the market. Each experience was effortless and I will gladly contact them again for more home needs. read more

I've known Ador and Dora for some time now and I had always trusted their expertise and best of all, their way of looking out for you. Ador was there for me when I bought my first property, a studio in Shelter Creek, after my divorce back in 1998. Again I used Ador and Dora to sell it for top dollar when I moved up to a 3BR Townhouse in SSF and they helped me get that even in a frenzied market at that time (2005). Unfortunately, I didn't use them when I decided to sell and it cost me.. A LOT!!! But that's for a different review.. This time, when it was time to buy again, I came back to them and it was all ACES!! I had to wait some time to be able to buy another home but it came at a time when the market got hot again (5/2013-10/2013). I told them that I had a budget to work with, a schedule to follow, and a lot of conditions to be met. We started looking for my home in 5/2013 and finally landed one in 10/22/2013. As you can see, it came in the period when it was a seller's market. During that time, I saw, I bid, and I lost many times on homes that I thought were the perfect ones for me. Frustration set in quickly and often as I lost on these homes because of my conditions. Ador and Dora never faltered. Ador was the rudder that held steady in that stormy moment... always calming me down and always, ever always, reminding me to keep trying because the right one is just around the corner. And sure enough, we found it in the town of San Lorenzo. During the purchase of my home, Dora was with me from the get go. She combed through all the paperwork for anything amiss and made sure that I was comfortable with everything happening. Even though this was not my first home purchase, she treated me as if it was.. making sure I understood the mountain of paperwork being sent to me. During the inspections, she meticulously checked off what needed to be noted.. even through her bout with her allergy (cats.. darn cats were in the house).. she was a trooper. And when it was time to sign the closing papers, again she was there to watch over me to make sure I did not feel like I'm going through it by myself. Father and Daughter really is a perfect team. When I bought my home, I had what they commonly called as "Buyer's Remorse". Because of all the rejections I had from past offers, I likened it to having to dance with the only girl in the room. I thought that I rushed it, maybe another may be out there. But Ador and Dora reassured me that it was a good, sound purchase. Now, after having been there a month, I love it. I realized all the little things things that I wanted but didn't initially notice were there all along. The freeway is only 5 mins away, so is Walmart (yes, that's arguable), a local fresh market is only 2 miles away... God does work in mysterious ways and luckily Ador and Dora were a part of it. read more

When things came crashing down around me Ador and Dora knocked on my door and "nudged" me to the right solution. I had lost my job and did not qualify for a loan modification. A 'short sale' was the best way I could protect my credit. On top of all this stress I ended up in the hospital with a heart condition for over a month. One of the few visitors I recieved during that time in the hospital was (suprise) Ador, to inform me in person a full status of what was going on with my attempts to resolve this crisis. Without me prompting, without communication, he had been hard at work and never gave up seeing me through the best possible outcome. This continued for *months*. Long after I gave up on avoiding forclosure, Ador and Dora continued to press me for what was needed for the optimal resolution. I was completely blown away. Never before had I recieved a random knock at the door and been given so much. I will not only be using this organization for any future real estate transactions in the bay area but have and continue to recomment them to all of my friends. I am very thankful. John Landes johnmlandes@gmail.com read more

What a great team! They were both very helpful in fulfilling our real estate needs. They were very professional and went above and beyond our expectations! We highly recommend them for their expertise...especially in this tough economy. Ador and Dora get it done and get it done right!!! read more

Dora and Ador are two of the most trustworthy, hardworking, and dedicated individuals you will meet. Dora held my hand every step of the way in making sure I remained comfortable throughout the entire process. We couldn't be more happy with the services we received and I have began referring Dora to all of my closest friends and co-workers. I can't speak highly enough about the professionalism of Real Estate Assistance Inc. and would fully recommend them to anyone. read more

I recently sold my home and called on Dora to assist me in the process. I've had several real estate transactions in the past and this was by far the most positive experience. Not only was Dora (and Ador when Dora was on vacation) very responsive but also provided a level of education throughout the entire process that made it a simple transaction. In addition she was very kind to my tenants and communicated all the events that would be taking place so that they were comfortable with the process as well. I'd highly recommend using their services for any of your real estate transactions! read more

Ador and Dora are the best people ever. They helped me short sale my house in Rohnet Park, ca. I couldn't afford it anymore and needed to let it go. I didn't know how to start the short sale process. My parents worked with Ador before and recommended me to them. Best move ever! Very knowledgeable and patient. Walked me step by step on the process. Many people I know had a hard time short selling their place. Not me. Ador and Dora made it seem easy. The process went very smooth. No problems at all. And they even helped me find a nicer home. If you need assistance, I would definitely recommended their services. read more

I am so grateful to all the help Dora and Ador provided with to smooth out my short sale transaction. Short Sale in nature has issues here and there. Regardless how minor is the issue, Dora will make quick move to have the issue solved. My short sale property has to deal with irresponsible HOA staff. Dora stepped in and helped to coordinate between HOA and loan agent. Without her help, I don't see I can make this transaction. Both Ador and Dora are super friendly and knowledgeable as well. I appreciate all the assistance they provided and definitely I am looking forward to working with them again in the future. read more

This was the first time I've ever sold real estate and Real Estate Assistance, Inc. was there for us through every step of the process. They explained the procedure and helped us get a great price for our house. It, of course, was a very busy time for us and REA always made the extra effort to help us out by driving to our house or workplace to have us review or sign docs. read more

I've owned three homes and have experience how realtors treat their clients as well as represent themselves for buyers. When we decided to sell our home, we consulted Dora Calantog and her father Adore. After two meetings with them, our house went on the market for two weeks, consisting of three broker tours and two Sunday open-houses. The turnout we had was INCREDIBLE as Dora and Ador did an OUTSTANDING job in marketing the sale of our home! We were presented with 7 offers which was more than I've ever got from my past three home sales. Dora & Ador were responsive to our concerns, worked diligently in compiling paperwork for us, were very professional, assisted us above and beyond to help decide who to choose from the multiple offers we had received, and most of all were the best two Realtors that I've ever worked with. This was the first time my partner was involved in selling property and was nervous about whet to expect but I knew with both Dora & Ador beside us, our transaction would be seamless and pleasant. I would highly recommend this fantastic duo to friends and family interested in selling or purchasing property. read more

Writing a yelp review is not enough to describe how great and wonderful this father and daughter duo. They are one of a kind!!! They enjoy real estate like no other. Like others who have dealt with Ador and Dora, I can guarantee that we are all pleased with their work ethics and professionalism. We meet Ador through my sister in-law. And its been an adventure in the real estate world since then. I can probably write a short story book about our adventure, but i will keep it short and right to the point. My wife and I have spent 17 long months buying and selling with Ador and Dora. All worth it because of teamwork, effort, hard work, persistence, luck, and staying positive no matter what...you name it and I think we have ventured in every real estate rule and law that you can think of. If you have question...they can find you an answer. I will give you two examples to why i highly recommend them. Ador: He knows his stuff bar none! Will think of all the possibilities to help you get what you want. Ador had a broken neck that limited his range of motion but he was able to do his magic and close the deal with buying our house. Dora: Fast and efficient! Made short selling our other house manageable and minimize the stress level. Wheel and deal with all the banks. Made the short sell happen. Again I can list all the good things about them...But I want you to find out and experience what they can offer you! They will take good care of you from start to finish. I am PROOF of that! read more

What can I say? At the risk of sounding cliche I ADORE these two! Dora and Ador are two of the greatest agents in the area!! Dora goes above and beyond the call of real estate agent! They allow you to take your time, while patiently pointing out what needs to be done. Dora will listen to all your concerns, and help you work it all out!! She was in constant contact with me, never did I not know what was going on. Though my house sold in 3 weeks, Dora had worked with me for months before the house was even ready to go on the market. Still, after my house has sold, both Dora and Ador keep checking on me! They are more than just agents, they are true caring friends!! I would recommend them to everybody!! read more

My family and I recently started up a corporation and was looking for the right piece of property to begin our venture. After months of struggling on our own, a friend of mine recommended Dora and Ador Catalog of Real Estate Assistance, Inc. Within a few weeks Dora was not only able to find the perfect location she also assisted us with our financing. She was able to close the deal quickly and under the asking price. Real Estate Assistance, Inc. was with us every step of the way and completely took away all the stresses of buying real estate. I will continue to use Ador and Dora for all my future investments and would definitely recommend their agency to any of my friends and family. read more

I wanted to write to express my appreciation of Ador and Dora Calantog's professionalism and making home buying as pleasant as it could be. The past 26 years when our family needs real estate assistance, we seek the expertise of Ador Calantog. This time not only did we benefit from Ador's continued support but fortunate to have Dora Calantog's services as well. Ador and Dora were flexible, hard working, and responsible. Whenever we have a request or a question, we can call anytime or send an email and get a prompt response. With Ador and Dora, we felt that the synergy and collaboration between real estate professionals and serious home buyers/sellers is the way it should be. If real estate home buying can be a breeze, this father and daughter team can deliver it to you. Yes, we know we're in good hands with Ador and Dora. This dynamic duo is superb!!! read more

We sold a home in Daly City and the service provided by this father and daughter team was outstanding. They really looked out for us and provided extra services. read more