Jimmy Reina is the best realtor! He helped us buy our first home many years ago, and he just helped us sell our condo. It was a complicated situation, and Jimmy's steady demeanor & deep experience helped us navigate it all. His Red Oak Realty team backing him up is stellar as well. Thank you so much Jimmy & Red Oak!!! read more

Jimmy Reina is a top notch real estate agent. He was very informative through our whole process. He went above and beyond helping us sell our home, as we were not in town 90% of the time. He guided us through everything that needed to be done. I would recommend Jimmy to anyone selling or buying a home, he really knows his business!! read more

If you want a knowledgeable, reliable, and dedicated realtor, Jimmy is the one. I had the good fortune of working with Jimmy both to buy and to sell a home, and in both cases he was outstanding. He is excellent at explaining things and he is patient, which made the many decisions I had to make much easier. I relied on him a lot, and he consistently went above and beyond to support me. Selling the property came with twists and turns, but thanks to Jimmy's expertise and persistence, it ended up selling well above the list price. I couldn't have asked for a better experience, and I wouldn't hesitate to work with him again. read more

Jimmy Reina met with me first to just give me info about selling a house. I needed extra guidance as I had never sold a house before. He was not pushy at all (and that's exactly what I needed). When I was ready, I contacted him again. He had contacts for all the services one needs to get a house ready for sale. He was there throughout the process, which was very quick for me. He is also perceptive, as I hate phone calls in general and he only called when necessary. Text and email were quick. Since I was out of state, he was able to be there to meet all the workers. I would recommend him and was very happy working with him and the service he provided. read more

Buying a home, especially as a first-time buyer, can be extremely overwhelming, made only worse by the market in the Bay Area - but with Jimmy you can feel a little more at ease and confident you're making the most well-informed decisions possible. Jimmy's professionalism goes without saying, but he's also extremely knowledgeable and patient. He never lost sight of what was important to us, as buyers, when helping to us find the right home. He guided us through the entire process making sure we were getting answers to questions we didn't even know we had, without being overly pushy or interjecting himself unnecessarily. I really can't recommend Jimmy enough. He's done this for a long time and it shows. read more

My wife & I just sold our house in North Oakland & Jimmy was the absolute best. We are definitely real estate novices. He is attentive to detail, knowledgeable, patient, communicative, caring about his clients & simply knows what he is doing. Our house needed some work before selling & all of Jimmy's recommendations & referrals were on point. The whole process from our first contact with Jimmy through the close of escrow went extraordinarily smoothly. I whole heartedly recommend Jimmy if you are planning on buying or selling a home. read more

Recently bought a house with Jimmy as my agent. He was extremely helpful during the entire process. He has a lot of experience and really knows his stuff. He is also really easy to work with. If I had questions he would typically get me answers back end of day or I'd open my email in the morning and have a response back. Easier questions we'd just hop on the phone and he could let me know immediately. Jimmy was also patient as I was a first time homebuyer and had a lot of questions. I starting out looking at homes in El Cerrito and Richmond Annex but found I was getting priced out of most of the types of houses I wanted to buy. Eventually I landed on the North & East neighborhood which I had been unfamiliar with. Luckily, Jimmy knew a lot about it and described why he loved this neighborhood so much. So happy to be discovering a new wonderful part of the East Bay. Definitely recommend Jimmy for your home buying needs. Great agent and great to work with! read more

I recently sold my mother's house in the Richmond Annex. Jimmy was there every step of the way - outlining the process, checking details regarding the title and permits, pitching in with some carpentry, and providing encouragement and reassurance. He gave me his professional opinions on what he thought was best, but fully listened to, and supported, my vision of what was to be done before selling. Jimmy is respectful, professional, reliable, kind, and has a good sense of humor. He answered all of my questions promptly, thoroughly, and patiently. His affiliation with Red Oak Realty provided a wealth of resources for work I needed to have done on the house, as well as colleagues for him to consult with. I unhesitatingly recommend you give Jimmy a call! read more

Selling your home can be a stressful thing and Jimmy did everything to make it easier. He patiently explained every detail, and did a lot of homework, even went to the library to research the history of the property. He also went out of his way to make sure my dog was at ease. From beginning to end Jimmy was there, answering every question and working tirelessly to manage every step of the process. He even did a few things that were above and beyond. It was a real pleasure working with Jimmy and I would definately recommend him to anyone in the area. read more

My husband and I decided to sell our home in Oakland and picked Red Oak because we knew another Realtor there. We ended up working closely with Jimmy. I can not recommend him enough. We felt from the get go that we are in good hands, that we are well guided in this complicated process and market. His attention to detail, his clear communication, professionalism and knowledge made us feel at ease. He never gave us the feeling that we are asking too many questions or that the answers are obvious. He is kind and patient and honest. He is exemplary. You will not regret hiring him. His referrals,stager,painters,etc were all wonderful, timely, reasonably priced. You'll do yourself a favour having him as your agent. read more

Jimmy worked closely with my family to buy the home of our dreams. He did not sell us a house but helped to us to buy us a house. By that I mean he understood what we were looking for and made a great effort to meet our needs. If a house did not fit our needs he never tried to convince us otherwise. When we found the house we loved he represented us in the most professional manner even through difficult situations we faced with the selling agent. I highly recommend Jimmy if you are looking for an honest, professional and knowledgable agent. read more

Jimmy worked with me closely throughout my journey to find my home in the Bay Area and I could not recommend him enough as an Agent. From start to finish, Jimmy was professional, helpful, and always available. As a first time home buyer, my search changed from looking for a condo to a single family home to ultimately a Duplex and he was able to help me navigate the entire process seamlessly. From the very beginning, Jimmy invested time in helping me understand the process, the offer documents, all the intricacies of the market and he was deeply invested in me finding a great outcome. Jimmy was calm, professional, strategic and level headed about each property we looked at and in the end, he and his partner Billy were a HUGE part of why my offer was accepted. Jimmy is well known throughout the bay area amongst all other agents and having a strong team behind my offer was the key to my success. I strongly recommend Jimmy as an agent to anyone looking for an agent to help them navigate the entire process and find a new home. Thank you for everything, Jimmy!! Couldn't have done it without you. 10 stars!! read more

As first time home buyers - we couldn't have had a better experience than working with Jimmy and his team! He was incredibly responsive and patient with us as we learned so much about the process. Jimmy was always one phone call away, and helped us weigh the pros and cons throughout the process until we were able to develop a clear idea of what we wanted and needed in a home. We ended up with a home which exceeded every expectation we had of our "dream home" while staying in our price range - we didn't know this would be possible! If you are looking for a patient, sincere, and unbelievably knowledgable realtor - Jimmy is your guy! read more

After meeting and talking with Jimmy Reina, I felt very confident that he would do a great job selling my condo, and he did not disappoint. His manner is very professional and he clearly knows the market in Oakland. He was very responsive to my ideas and needs and presented recommendations for how to get my place sale ready, then quickly got the job done! read more

I have been mentally crafting my review of Jimmy Reina for months. He has been nothing short of a joy to work with. First time homebuyer and quite overwhelmed, Jimmy steadily guided me through the whole process and somewhat miraculously put me at ease. He is seasoned and personable and quite generous with his time and knowledge. He even made this crazy process feel humane. Jimmy is skilled in reading people and intuitively seemed to understand what I needed. In my case as a solo home buyer, I really needed a thinking partner. He encouraged me to see lots of properties, and offered to show me them again if I wanted. Decision making is not my strongest trait and Jimmy's willingness to patiently think through houses together was so helpful. Even when I knew he was very busy with other listings, he gave me his undivided attention and never made me feel rushed. Jimmy is grounded, humorous and humble. He always offered just enough information or insight about a property or neighborhood to help me clarify without overwhelming me. As a long-time resident of Richmond, Jimmy's understanding and appreciation for different parts of the Richmond community were really valuable to me. It mattered to me that he loved Richmond. I think some realtors have the reputation of wanting to make a quick sale or obtain the highest price but I sincerely trusted Jimmy wanted me to find the right home for me. He was realistic and honest and never pushed me to offer more than I felt comfortable with. Jimmy's excellent communication and people skills I know were an asset in communicating with the seller's agents too. In the final hours, there was a lot of back and forth that involved Jimmy sequestering himself in his home office when he had company to write the offer. Jimmy made it clear from day one he was willing to do whatever was needed to help his clients and he did. He was calm and steady under pressure and his tenacious persistence landed me a home I love. He kept me informed throughout the escrow process, connected me with lots of reputable tradesmen, and continues to field miscellaneous questions. Jimmy is phenomenal - detail oriented, full of integrity, and will meet you where you're at. I cannot recommend him highly enough. read more

We've been lucky enough to use Jimmy on 3 separate occasions: He sold our house in the Richmond Annex in record time and above the asking price. Four years later, he sold my in-laws' house in Noe Valley, before it even went on the market, above what we were going to ask for it. And last year, he represented us in the purchase of our new home in El Cerrito. In all three situations, Jimmy was a great communicator; following each step and keeping us informed of any new developments. In the most recent transaction, some complications developed and it was only because of Jimmy's meticulous record keeping, that we were able to have a favorable outcome. He is clearly an expert in real estate and a pleasure to do business with. I am looking forward to more transactions! read more

Jimmy helped us buy our first home and he is fantastic. He knows the area REALLY well and always provided us with great insight into the neighborhoods. Beyond that, he's excellent at explaining everything from the processes involved in actually buying the house to random things such as why we should care about a sewer lateral. He was also very forthcoming about things we should be on the lookout for, and really made the whole experience as smooth and stress free as possible. He's great to work with and I couldn't recommend him more strongly. read more

We've worked with Jimmy to buy our starter home over six years ago and recently again to sell it. He was a great pleasure to work with. Always on top of things, still very calm and relaxed and not pushy like so many other realtors I've met. With his help both buying and selling transactions went smoothly and our house ended up selling for well over asking price. We would highly recommend Jimmy to anyone who is planning on buying or selling their home, especially in the Richmond Annex and surrounding area. read more

We were first time home buyers and pretty nervous but excited to start the process. Jimmy made sure we had all the information we needed to make the best choice. He was helpful and reassuring, always up front and clear. He responded to all our questions and emails incredibly quickly and thoroughly even answering phone calls on evenings and weekends. He has been in the game a long time and has build an impressive set of connections with everyone involved in home buying. Every time we needed an expert he had someone who responded quickly and did a great job, from inspectors, to title companies, to insurance... He was always careful to give us options and made it clear that he was providing information so we could make the best decision. We have already recommended him to many of our friends. read more

Jimmy helped us purchase two homes and sell one home. He helped explain the process every step of the way when we were first time buyers and was very responsive on phone and email. He gave us great advice and helped make the process go very smoothly. He's super professional and great to work with. read more

Jimmy worked closely with my husband and I to sell our Tenants in Common unit in North Oakland for a great price. For us, getting a good price was crucial to being able to afford to stay in the Bay Area. As long-time area residents, we wanted to remain close to friends, children and grandchildren and our care systems. Next, with Jimmy's thoughtful guidance and expertise, we bought our all-on-one-floor home in the East Bay and are now doing a small face-lift before moving in. All in the span of one year! Jimmy and his partner Billy advised us on the sale of our long-time home and as soon as that sale was finalized, assisted us in making our very FIRST offer on a home. That first offer was accepted, a rare happening in today's seller's market. This was due in a very large part to Jimmy's understanding, analysis and knowledge of diverse communities which he demonstrated throughout both transactions. His clear expertise allowed us to rely heavily on him during our decision to make an appropriate and successful offer. Jimmy's understanding of the stressful processes of moving, selling and purchasing lent us a great deal of support throughout the whole period. And we could always rely on his complete command of all of the technical details related to the sale and the purchase. He and his partner provided many helpful recommendations for technicians to do work on both properties. We highly recommend Jimmy for his professionalism and for his personal ability to listen well. read more

Jimmy helped my mom and I purchase a house Oakland. He was patient during what was a relatively complex search for us, which included considering a multifamily option with others in the family, and the single family home option that we ultimately landed on. If you are looking for someone to bring the personable side back into what can be an intimidating -- and in the Bay Area, ruthless -- process, I highly recommend Jimmy. read more

My partner and I were terrified first-time homebuyers during the summer and fall of 2013. We were referred to Jimmy Reina at Red Oak Realty and almost instantly knew we were in great hands. Our first meeting was 2 1/2 hours long, because Jimmy wasn't going to leave until he'd explained everything and answered all our questions -- clearly, patiently, thoroughly, and with a constant focus on our goals. With Jimmy's assistance, we began looking where and at what we could afford in the East Bay. Our Q&A email exchanges over several months were a classroom -- we'd write with questions and he'd answer thoroughly and gently, helping us understand why the fabulous bargain we thought we'd just found couldn't be financed, or why the interesting fixer-upper we'd identified would lead to heartbreak and divorce. Jimmy wound up helping us buy a great fixer-upper in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood that we adore, and we're also not getting divorced. When we found the right place, he did an amazing job of counseling us through an offer, a counteroffer, our counter to that, and our final offer (significantly lowered on inspectors' evidence that he helped us acquire) and on to a successful close. Jimmy works with Red Oak Realty, which has connections to very competitive mortgage broker services that we used and were happy with. Working with their resources results in a quick and undramatic close, which may be your advantage if you're competing with other buyers. Working with Jimmy didn't completely eliminate our anxiety during the biggest financial decision of our lives. But it placed it in the best possible context: You ought to be anxious, and you're supposed to have the best possible counsel to help you make the best big decisions. We had that with Jimmy Reina. We'd recommend him with the highest enthusiasm to anyone buying a house in the East Bay. read more

It is with great pleasure that my husband and I would like to give Jimmy Reina the highest possible review on Yelp. We should also say that this is the first time we have ever written a review, so that should tell you something about how much we like Jimmy! Anyone who knows anything about trying to buy a house in the East Bay right now, knows that the process is a painful one. However, I felt like with Jimmy he did everything he possibly could to make it easier for us. As first time home buyers, we had a ton of questions and truly had no idea what we were doing. On top of that, we have two little kids and were exhausted all the time with very little flexibility in our schedule. Jimmy took all of this in stride, patiently explained things over and over again, and arranged to meet us on our schedule to look at various houses and write multiple offers. Just when we were ready to give up on the process, Jimmy worked with us over Memorial Day weekend to land a house that we love. Although he was competent and helpful throughout the whole ordeal, he was GENIUS in the critical time between having our initial offer accepted and closing the deal. He worked tirelessly to recommend all kinds of inspectors, contractors, etc. and we spent many hours in the new house together meeting with people and talking things through. Never once did I feel rushed by him. We truly enjoyed working with Jimmy and although we never want to buy another house, we cannot recommend him strongly enough! read more

Jimmy was very helpful in assisting me with buying my first home. He was very patience in the 2 year process with the viewing of the houses. Jimmy was very professional in looking out for my best interest and provided detailed information for all homes we viewed. I have been a very happy home owner for the last three years. Knowing how difficult of a process it can be, Jimmy definitely made my experience a great one. If anyone is looking for a great representative in purchasing a house, I recommend Jimmy be your guy. Thanks again Jimmy! Cheers, read more

Responsible, dependable, informative, thourogh, respectful the list goes on. I always felt safe and secure as Jimmy helped me navigate a pretty hot market. It took awhile but I found a home at a good price and Jimmy was a great help in the process. If I could I would give him 6 stars as he went above and beyond. read more

My husband and I found our dream home in Berkeley. Our realtor, Jimmy Reina was highly qualified, experienced, and well educated in the local market. I cannot say enough great things about Jimmy. Moreover, his unique positive and loving energy helped tremendously during the purchasing process. We won't recommend anyone else but him. read more