We had a great experience working with BALS. Keith did a boundary survey of our property. We had…read morereached out to many surveyors in the area and BALS was definitely the most responsive, organized, and thorough in their response. They provided a reasonable quote, and provided a clear estimate of the timeline. The survey markers were placed relatively quickly. Alameda county took some time to record our survey, but once it was reviewed it was approved right away. I called the county for an update at some point and they actually pointed out that our survey was very well done! Sara was also very helpful and responsive to my numerous questions throughout the process. I would highly recommend!

Buyer Beware. It…read morehas been 2 1/2 years since we started the survey process with this company. They have around 5k of our cash money in their hands and they still have not completed the survey and filing with the county. I have been calling and emailing intermittently in good faith, but there's always an excuse as to why the work is not done. One is usually having boundaries marked and surveys done because there's another issue at hand or plan that comes next. I never imagined that we would be this far down the road and unable to start projects because the surveyors cannot complete the job that they have been paid 100% of the fee for. What will inspire them to get going? Legal action? Filing a complaint with the County? Fine, but what a pain. It may be tempting to use the company (BALS) that says they can come out and get started sooner than another company, but in the end, we've waited far, far too long. Their integrity is lacking, to say the least. They have taken advantage of us probably largely due to the Bay Area's insane real estate market and demand for their services being high. No one should have to spend their time chasing down the product they paid for outright as they demanded. I cannot recommend BALS and hope you find your surveyor elsewhere.

Professional and Reliable Property Management I have been…read moreworking with The Cal Agents since 2025 to manage my house rental in the Bay Area, and it has been a consistently positive experience. Key Highlights: 1. Exceptional Team: I've had the pleasure of working with Wilsen, Ahyeza, Chris, Patricia, Jana, Fiona, Nikki, and Ramiro. They are professional, attentive, and easy to collaborate with. 2. Problem Solvers: One of their greatest strengths is that they never shy away from a hard problem. Whether it's a maintenance issue or a tenant concern, they tackle it head-on with a level of responsiveness that is hard to find. 3. Trusted Partnership: When you are looking for a partner to manage an investment property, creating an empathetic and caring relationship with the tenants is the most important factor. They have proven themselves to be reliable stewards of my property. Pro-Tip for Owners: Because they manage a diverse portfolio of both condos and houses, I found that providing clear context on my specific expectations for house-level marketing and maintenance from the start created a great feedback loop. Their receptiveness to this high level of communication is exactly why our partnership works so well; it ensures everyone is aligned from day one. Overall: If you need a team that is responsive and capable of handling the complexities of the Bay Area rental market, I highly recommend The Cal Agents.

I've been a customer with Cal Agents for two years, going on three now, and overall I've been happy…read morewith their service. Maria, my property management coordinator, is attentive, communicative, and helped make my recent lease renewal process smooth and seamless. I've found the team responsive, organized, and generally on top of things

Working with Marco and Vanessa Rodriguez (the MVRod Team) to sell my inherited property was an…read moreexceptional experience. The home needed repairs, but they brought vision, encouragement, and a clear plan that truly brought the property back to life. I had interviewed another agent whose low price, quick sale strategy felt self serving. Marco and Vanessa were the complete opposite -- they listened, understood my goals, and genuinely wanted the best outcome for me. They guided me through a thoughtful home refresh based on their deep market knowledge and understanding of what today's Buyers want. Even though I live out of the area and was frequently traveling, they handled everything seamlessly. I still remember Vanessa telling me, "Go on your vacation and don't worry; we got you." And they absolutely did. Their professionalism extends beyond the two of them -- their entire support team, from Jennifer (admin) to Flor (transaction coordinator) to Wendy (escrow), is outstanding. They have their process dialed in, and it shows. Whether your home needs updating or not, Marco and Vanessa know exactly how to make it shine. They are truly a top notch team.

Marco and the team were great from start to finish. We had a unique selling situation, and they…read moreprovided immeasurable guidance on local municipal rules/regs. as well as valuable support throughout the process. After hitting the market in late May, after receiving multiple strong offers we closed in early July. Highly recommend - great experience

These folks have helped me on every purchase I've made, and I couldn't imagine using anyone else…read more They really have a great team of local experts, and that genuineness "family run" vibe that makes you feel right at home. Their office is easy to locate, and has been around since I can remember. I would suggest them to anyone looking to get the good buy, or sell for the right price.... they haven't done me ae

Landlords: Stay away from this company! They charge $37 to tenants for the privilege of filling out…read moretheir stupid application. Then they show the property for MONTHS, collecting a tidy sum from all the applications. You as a property owner lose two months rent. Their business model does NOT benefit the property owner; I offered to pay a year of rent upfront, yet my message was never delivered to the owner, which was too bad for them as I have excellent credit and references and a year upfront is a sweet deal for a landlord. Tenants: I was charged $37 PLUS I was told I would hear back either way within 4-6 days. It took SIX WEEKS for them to get back to me. Of course now I know it's because they were making a cool $3000 from applications. I would NEVER use them as my property management company and will NEVER apply to one of their properties as a tenant again. I will be reporting them to the Better Business Bureau. Also, the owner's name is Jack Burns and his email is: jackburnsjr@icloud.com in case you want to ask what's taking so long to rent your property. Shame on him for running this scam that hurts property owners AND tenants.

Teresa and Nehemiah and Lorrie were such a pleasure to work with while securing my first home. They…read morewere patient despite a few bewildering obstacles, and were always available to answer my questions or field information. Can't thank them enough for supporting me as a first time homeowner.

It's very unfortunate that they screwed up on our check TWICE. They sent me a check on May 7 but…read moremade it payable to our lender. It's a good thing I noticed and didn't deposit the check. They asked me to mail them back the check so they can issue a new one. Two weeks later, I still haven't received the check. When I called to follow-up, they said someone was pulling up my file and will call me back shortly. I waited all morning for the call which never came. When I called around 3pm to follow-up again, I was told the check was going out in the mail that afternoon. When I asked for an explanation as to why it took two weeks to send another check, I was told someone went on vacation and it had been sitting on that person's desk the entire time. WTH? In other words, if I didn't call to follow-up, God knows when I would have received the check! But the story does not end there. They did send me another check and I deposited it right away. Lo and behold, I get another phone call saying there was a clerical error -- they put a stop payment on the check. Seriously? They f*%k it up a SECOND time? It's a good thing the amount involved was just a few hundred dollars. But still!!! I've lost faith in this company and if I had a choice, I would rather not use them again...EVER! It boggles my mind how they can operate as a title company when they cannot even get their act together! I can forgive them for their first mistake...but for it to happen a second time is UNACCEPTABLE!

I called them in order to have land surveyed in San Francisco. Unfortunately they don't service…read morethe area but they gave me a recommendation who will begin immediately. Thanks!

I called and emailed about doing a land survey because they have done similar surveys in my…read moreneighborhood in the past. Their response was always we will get back to you. Well, they never did. No call, no email.

I needed their services in a rush and they were very accommodating and helpful. They were always…read moreprompt in responding and have lots of experience. Thank you to Vince and his team!

From the owner: Cunha Engineering, Inc. is a central Contra Costa County firm located within the City of Pinole…read more The principals have over 40 years of experience in Civil Engineering and Land Surveying.

I was really impressed by this company. I was having a ? over a tree and where it lay in relation…read moreto our property lines. Both Eli and Emily were patient, took the time to have a detailed conversation about what a survey might involve and cost, what it might answer and not, and also helped give me ideas on how to progress should I opt not to get a survey. In the end, the solution turned amicable with neighbor and I did not go for the survey at this time, but I feel this is my company should the need arise in future. Their pricing was competitive against two other companies I contacted at the outset, but their professionalism stood out - other reviews also point to a decent company that will treat you fairly. They were also gracious and kind when I told them the survey was no longer a go, despite having filled out paperwork for me to sign. Thank you both, will store your details away for the day it is needed.

These guys were great to work with. I called around to a few places for survey work relating to…read morefence and property lines. I ultimately went with Emily/Eli as they were very professional and took the time to respond to many questions and explain the process, both before and during. They were also very thorough with their work as well as exactly on time on the day of! I'd definitely recommend them!

Do not use Michelle Mino from this agency. Michelle Mino is unprofessional and has very poor…read morecommunication skills. My agent sent an offer and Michelle countered but used the wrong language and my agent and lender reached out 6 days to try and have her fix it. She did not answer emails, phone calls and multiple text messages. Then she responded another offer was accepted suddenly and lied about trying to reach my agents to let them know saying email bounced back but she had their numbers. Do not use her to buy or sell because her seller certainly missed out on money from this deal. Also my agent left a VM for Margarita and text to let her know what was happening but she never called back so she also shows poor management and communication skills

Run away from this agent if you can. If she is representing a buyer you are trying to make an offer…read moreon be prepared for a frustrating experience. Dishonest, shady, unresponsive and unprofessional.

Scott Maskell is the Realtor/Property manager from heaven. I am/was a absentee owner. He managed my…read moreproperty for five years giving me total peace of mind. When it came time to sell, he also made that process as painless as possible. Scott is a real professional and a pleasure to do business with.

Hello there, this has been my experience with the El Sobrante team. They have helped us out in many…read moresituations over the years. The purchase of our house, we still live in it today. The many times something has broken over the years or some kind of upgrade they always seem to know someone who can do the project. They have taken care of it quickly and at a fair price. I have called for advice over the years more times then I'd like to admit and I'm glad to know I can get reliable advice from them. I highly recommend giving them a chance, good luck to all.