Found Yuqi via Yelp. Alden, Lotus and Yuqi are fantastic team! They are efficient and get to the…read morepoint yet super friendly. Thank you again for selling our occupied duplex.

I was searching for a good real estate agent, and I gained a friend in the process. Yuqi is a…read morethoughtful, respectful, and diligent young man of faith. I have worked with seven other real estate agents in the Bay Area over the course of my life, and I consider Yuqi one of the best. If you are looking for a real estate agent in the Bay Area, then you owe yourself at least a call with him. Positive qualities: Responsive, Willing to investigate ordinances, Willing to travel 30+ miles, Coordinate and map multiple site visits, Post-sale follow-through Thanks, Yuqi.

Robert Parker just sold my high-end house here in Berkeley, and he did not make a wrong step. I've…read morebeen buying, renovating, and selling houses for thirty years, so I know from real estate agents. Robert came highly recommended and did not disappoint. His strategic negotiation is second to none -- I learned a lot from him, and I'm a pretty good negotiator! I find in general that agents either blow smoke or sandbag, but Robert discusses your property optimistically and realistically both. He's got a great personality and is generous and easy to work with. Couldn't recommend Robert more!

Working with Robert Parker was an outstanding experience. Navigating the East Bay housing market…read morecan be daunting, but Robert made the entire process feel clear, manageable, and enjoyable. From the start, Robert demonstrated extraordinary knowledge of the local market and explained every step with patience and clarity. He masterfully guided us through the fast‑moving, week‑by‑week cadence of the market--helping us understand timing, strategy, and next steps in a way that gave us the strongest possible chance to succeed with our bid. He was proactive without ever being pushy, consistently anticipating questions and addressing concerns before they arose. Just as importantly, he is genuinely fun and easy to work with, bringing calm, humor, and perspective to what can otherwise be a stressful experience. Robert truly shined during negotiations. He was a strong, confident advocate on our behalf, operating with integrity and skill while remaining unfailingly respectful and considerate of all parties involved. It was clear that he leads with both expertise and humanity--a rare and valuable combination in real estate. Robert is a top‑notch real estate professional and an even better person. We feel incredibly fortunate to have worked with him and would recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking to buy or sell in the East Bay.

It was a pleasure to work with Matt, and I unhesitatingly recommend him to anyone house-shopping in…read morethe East Bay. He was always able to answer our questions, big and small, and went above and beyond to offer individualized feedback on listings we were interested in, map out neighborhoods based on our preferences, and suggest diamonds in the rough that would address our needs. We consulted a few agents in different regions over the course of our house-shopping, and Matt stood head and shoulders above anyone else we talked to. Three distinctions in particular stood out: First, he was always there when and how we needed him and we never felt pressured or sold to. Second, he actually listened to what we wanted, showing us both what we asked for and good alternatives that would fit our needs within our budget. Third, we never felt judged or looked down on during the process, even when we had to do some trial and error to figure out our actual budget and needs. We love the house we ended up with and feel like we got the best agent to get the job done. Hire Matt, it will be the easiest and best choice you make in this process.

When I was looking for to buy a condo in Oakland, my search led me to Matt and Peter. I am so lucky…read moreI found them to help me with my condo. Their knowledge of the local condo market and the ins and outs of condo buying, I felt supported and well-informed during my search. They were always frankly truthful and gave me the professional opinions one would want. Their efforts did not stop with finding/buying the condo but extended past the closing. Their efforts made the entire process incredibly smooth and really helped minimize my stress. I highly recommend Matt and Peter, you will be in great hands!

If you are looking for an excellent real estate agent who knows their stuff, will work tirelessly…read morefor you, and is extremely thoughtful, look no further - Susie is your person! From the very beginning, we were impressed with how organized, detail-oriented, and knowledgeable Susie is. During our first meeting with her, she shared an excellent set of spreadsheets that would help guide our search. These spreadsheets kept us organized and gave us a clear-eyed view of what we were looking for in a house, keeping us on track every step of the way. From spreadsheets to phone calls, Susie was very attentive to our every preference, question, and desire in terms of our house hunt. House hunting in the Bay can be very overwhelming and, in Susie's hands, it felt manageable and even fun. Susie comes to the profession with both a sense of humor and a deep sense of commitment to her clients. She worked night and day to make sure that we were comfortable with the process and her wealth of knowledge about both the Bay Area and houses in general made us sure that we were making the right decision when it came time to pull the trigger on a home. Not only does Susie go above and beyond for her clients during the search, she also went the extra mile after closing, even giving us thoughtful gifts to help our new home run more smoothly. If you want someone who will truly take care of and listen to you, go with Susie. I recommend her without hesitation and would send any friend or loved one her way. Thanks, Susie!

Susie is a real estate rockstar! My husband and I were first-time home buyers. We met Susie by…read morechance while viewing a house in Berkely. We were impressed with Susie's knowledge and attentiveness, and we truly appreciated her expertise in guiding us through the buying process. Beyond her expertise, Susie is honest, and she truly cares about our needs and prioritizes our interests throughout the search. She is very patient, hardworking and extremely reliable. She tirelessly helped us to navigate the Bay Area's housing market and never gave up in helping us to find our perfect home within budget. Thank you, Susie. You are amazing!

"Despite the one page provided, which is a disclosure, not contractural. I as a policy do not…read morerepresent a buyer on my own listings as it is a conflict of interest" * This disclosure document was included in the offer packet. If an offer is coming from a firm or agent that is possibly involved on both sides of the deal, they have to disclose that at the time of the offer. Hence this document included in the offer packet. As stated on the original post, Grubb was involved on both sides. Ruth was the listing agent. She was not the buyer's agent. "I reviewed every file that year and the scenario described or this persons initials do not fit any of my transactions." * Dates on the document are redacted. "Because this YELP review was not under a business page there was no avenue to respond to a negative review. My competition however does, regularly represent both sides of a transaction. I also do not up-charge for my services and tag on a higher commission for myself when managing the preparation of a property. Nor do I submit derogatory reviews about my competition. I maintain that I do not have any relationship with this reviewer." * I maintain with evidence I was Ruth's client. As for what her competition does, that isn't relevant to this review since I was not the competition. "Every offer submitted to even be considered must be submitted with proof of funds." * Not my experience. I had to work directly with the buyer's agent and their loan officer to have a signed letter sent to me showing proof of funds. As stated on the initial post, Ruth stated "I'm not going to demand they produce their bank statements for you!" "In addition the seller ultimately chooses the buyers offer they wish to accept." * Which I did, after I did the due diligence. "Unfortunately there is no way to remove a false review from YELP, however if you check this reviewer out you will note that "they say they hate to give a bad review "and yet a majority of their reviews are 1 star." * And yet, as of this post, I have made 8 reviews. Four five-star. Four one-star. One can easily see this by clicking on my profile. Not sure what the point is here given the accusation is so easily disproved. I have no personal issue with Ruth. As I said before, she has plenty of very positive reviews. She has two others, besides mine, that echo my experience. Suggesting that I am lying has been disappointing and troubling. I am bowing out of this conversation. As a former client, I don't need this treatment.

Unfortunately Ruth caused us to lose several hundred thousand dollars by treating potential buyers…read morerudely and even making misleading or false statements. Avoid!

5 stars - Azadeh Yazdi is an exceptional full-service agent…read more I couldn't have asked for a better real estate agent in Oakland than Azadeh Yazdi. From the very beginning, she went far above and beyond a typical listing experience. Azadeh arranged a successful estate sale, then coordinated the removal of everything left behind--donating usable items and handling the rest for disposal. She brought in her own team for a light renovation that included fresh paint throughout, a bathroom update, and replacement of all the light fixtures. She also hired a professional stager and collaborated closely with them on interior paint colors, including the kitchen cabinets and the entire house. We made multiple trips together just to nail down the perfect exterior paint color. On top of that, Azadeh purchased all the renovation materials herself--light fixtures, the vanity, cabinet knobs, and more. She hired a gardener to clean up the back garden and the entire yard, and brought in professional house cleaners so the home sparkled for showings. The results spoke for themselves: the house went pending in just 10 days with a strong, non-contingent offer. Even more meaningfully, she thoughtfully arranged for the remains of our family member to be delivered and returned to the family. Professional, organized, compassionate, and truly full-service. If you're selling a home in Oakland--especially one that needs extra care--I highly recommend Azadeh Yazdi without hesitation.

If you're looking for a real estate agent who is equal parts shark and saint, look no further than…read moreAzadeh Yazdi! I cannot recommend her highly enough. From the moment we met, I could tell Azadeh was the real deal -- warm, friendly, incredibly knowledgeable, and a total go-getter. She took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for, guided me through the entire process with patience and honesty, and made what could have been a stressful experience feel empowering and even fun. When it came time to negotiate, wow -- this is where Azadeh truly shined. She fought hard for me, knew the market inside and out, and made strategic moves that helped me land my dream home in a very competitive market. I felt confident knowing I had someone in my corner who not only cared deeply about getting me the best outcome, but who also had the experience and savvy to make it happen. What sets Azadeh apart is her rare combination of fierce professionalism and genuine kindness. She made me feel supported every step of the way, and even after the deal closed, she checked in to make sure everything was done to my satisfaction and negotiated further on some minor loose ends that I did not expect. Who does that? A truly exceptional agent. If you want someone who knows her stuff, has your back, and will go above and beyond -- call Azadeh. You'll be glad you did.

During these weird pandemic times, I chose Eileen to guide me in purchasing a condominium in the…read moreEast Bay through the recommendation of another respected real estate professional in another county. Eileen helped me along the process of searching, showings, procuring the loan, reams of virtual paperwork and closing. This can be a stressful process and Eileen's expertise was reassuring and essential, actually. She listened to what was important to me, and what was important to me was owning the parking spot that went with the unit. She noticed a discrepancy in the paperwork regarding the parking spot not being included in the Deed, and even though it was late in the process and a lesser realtor would probably have just shluffed it off, she went to bat for me and got the parking spot included in the Grant Deed, doing whatever needed to be done to make it right. That is one, fantastic realtor! Her smooth and expert guidance allowed me to find and purchase the condo that works for me and lies well within my price point. If you want an unflustered, experienced, attentive person to help you with your real estate needs, you could not ask for a better professional than Eileen Townsend. Beth Huizenga KQED Announcer/Operator

They were great - I listed with them - they suggested an asking price, I had it professionally…read morestaged with one of their recommended vendors. Had several offers 100k+ over asking. Closed early - great experience.

Tracy McBride is exceptional. Tracy helped us sell our home in May, 2022. I was surprised to find…read moreout just how much the market has changed. It's no longer a simple task of "list it, then sell it". It is a more intricate process. In this regard Tracy McBride stood out as a personable, knowledgeable, professional real estate agent with a passion and drive to offer homes that are exciting to buyers. I found her insight and personal expression to be infectious. She woke me out of my balkiness, and hesitation about improvements. She listens well and with her background, is very convincing. Tracy's attention to detail is remarkable. When it comes to how things work, where things are positioned, even where things need to be, like finding light switches in the dark, she can be quite firm. Tracy, an adept communicator with extensive background in bringing all the components together makes it all look like an easy, natural flow. She has vision and insight, even for the most mundane of aspects, like odd closets, and bringing them to life. And, with her network of capable contractors and their feedback about how their subprojects fit with the overall intent and vision, our project was beautifully integrated and so appealing. Just having Tracy as a coach was exciting and rewarding. So, when you're looking for someone with strong market insight, skillful, professional project management capability, an extensive network of capable contractors, a drive to maximize the sellers return, and who has an engaging, personable communication style, talk to Tracy McBride.

I engaged Tracy McBride of Compass Realty as my broker for the sale of a home at 1440 Summit Road,…read moreBerkeley, CA. My experience with her was so outstanding that a few months later I contacted her to assist me in finding and purchasing a condominium apartment. For both transactions, I give her my most enthusiastic, unqualified recommendation. On a scale of 1-10, I would give her a 10 for all of the qualities a buyer, or a seller, would want in a real estate agent. I am a retired commercial attorney but the law, customs and practices for real estate purchase and sale transactions have changed greatly since I graduated from UC Berkeley Law in 1965 or when I purchased my first home in 1967. There is no way that I would want to engage in either a sale or a purchase of a home without skilled guidance. Having Tracy on my side gave me a high degree of comfort in both the sale of my house and the purchase of my condo. In the sale of my home, there were numerous details and decisions to be made. Tracy made a very thorough inspection of my house and gave me a list of things that either had to be corrected or disclosed to prospective buyers. I followed that advice in every instance so that, after the transaction closed, I not only felt that I would have no legal liability to the purchasers for failure to disclose but also was satisfied that I had acted with utmost integrity and "turned square corners" in the sale of my home. Even though my home was in relatively good condition, Tracy gave me flawless advice as to what needed to be "fixed up" to improve its chances for a successful sale. I accepted almost every recommendation she made and I'm glad I did. Likewise, her advice regarding pricing proved to be excellent. And when it came time to open the bids, she again gave me excellent advice. After I had accepted one of the bids, she guided me through the closing process--which I was astonished to find involved a large stack of documents, most of which were unheard of in 1965 or 1967--with great and calming skill. Selling one's home is often a complicated and emotional thing. In my case, my wife and I had built our architect-designed, prize-winning home and I was very proud of and emotionally attached to it. Moreover, my wife and recently passed away. Tracy's guidance throughout the transaction was so expert and professional that I made the decisions I had to make largely without drama or emotion. I was comfortable with the entire process from beginning to end, and in retrospect as well. A few months later I asked Tracy to keep an eye out for a condominium apartment for me. The Berkeley condominium market doesn't have much to offer, but she found an unusual--perhaps unique--condo for me. Once again, she gave me incredibly sage advice as to how to structure my bid so that it would stand the best possible chance of being accepted. (This transaction was at the peak of the 2022 real estate market; as I recall, there were 14 offers on this condo.) And, once again, her advice was spot-on, and I emerged the successful bidder. In both of these transactions, I never had any reason to doubt that Tracy was acting 100% in my best interests (which in my experience, both personal and professional, is not always the case). I found her to be a person of the highest integrity and skill. I also found her to be easy to reach (emails and phone calls were responded to quickly), and that she would then promptly do whatever she said she would do. Finally, she is a lovely person who makes a challenging process as relaxing and pleasant as possible.

Buying a home in the Bay Area is NOT a pleasant experience, with many sleepless nights and lots of…read morehair pulling. We were lucky to have worked with Linda as our agent. We initially reached out to Linda over a year ago to understand the Albany, CA market as we were moving from Oakland. After some investigation, we decided to rent first and told Linda we would be back in touch in 6-8 months. She understood and was not pushy at all. Earlier this year we were ready to revisit purchasing again and reached out to her. She provided us with lots of useful information and set proper expectations with us. She has a very calm and organized style that's helpful in this chaotic real estate environment. We saw probably 6-7 places, 3 of which interested us. That's when Linda went into "attack" mode. She was very proactive, reached out to the seller agents often, and kept us in the loop. Realistically, she probably could've gotten us into contract on all 3 places but in the end we went with the one that best suited our needs. Thank you Linda!

It was so great to work with Linda to get the perfect townhouse. She was very proactive, sending us…read morelistings that she thought we would be interested in, and always making time to show us houses in person. When we found one we really wanted, she worked extra hard over the holidays and through a tricky contract to make the deal happen. As a first-time homebuyer, she made the process easy and walked us through every step. Definitely pick Linda if you are house hunting in the Bay Area. I would give her more stars if I could!

Priscilla worked very hard to get us through a long drawn short sale. Prior to that she had helped…read moreus through two other short sales that did not work out. She is really the nicest agent I have ever come across! She is very honest and upfront. We were specially impressed by how organized she was with all the paper work. We really appreciate her help!!! Thank you Priscilla!

I am honored to write this review for my agent Priscilla Rice, who successfully helped me to…read morepurchase my first home after 6 months of patience and persistence. From the very beginning, Priscilla was personable, professional, and genuine in her efforts to guide me to my future home. She was flexible in accommodating my unpredictable work schedule, and subsequently we managed to meet from the early morning hours to the late evening well past sunset. As a first time home buyer, she was patient and thorough towards me in explaining each step of the process, and was consistently and swiftly responsive to my plethora of emails, text messages, and phone calls. When I became discouraged after many failed offers, she was a constant source of encouragement to keep me pushing forward. She has a very gentle yet firm approach in doing business, and was a staunch advocate for me at every step. When the closing day finally arrived, she was on hand to congratulate me with a housewarming gift that literally blew me away. Now that I've finally moved into my new home, she continues to stay in touch with me to ensure that my house is in order, and she was an invaluable resource for skilled and affordable referrals for the home inspection, repairs, painting, etc. She has repeatedly reminded me that she is invested in each and every client for the long haul, long after we have received our house keys and her job is essentially done. For this reason alone, she is a truly priceless gem, both as an agent and a friend. In essence, I cannot express how much I appreciate Priscilla, and I would absolutely bestow the highest recommendation for her as a real estate agent. You will reap immeasurable benefits that extend far beyond the walls of the future dream home that she will undoubtedly lead you to find.