Great experience working with Brad from the Deleon Team! We met him casually at an open house, and…read morehe never pressured us to sign anything, which we really appreciated. The team is very knowledgeable and clearly takes pride in their work. Their experience with high transaction volume gave us confidence, especially when it came to understanding resale value and property potential. They also offer helpful extras like handyman services and access to a moving van, which made things much easier. Overall, the process felt very natural and stress-free. We're extremely happy with our experience buying in Palo Alto and would definitely recommend Brad and the Deleon Team!

Audrey and her team are the real deal. From the first conversation through final paperwork, they…read morewere organized, responsive, and genuinely helpful -- the kind of people who make a stressful process feel manageable. What stood out most was how prepared they were. They came in with a clear plan, which made it easy for us to coordinate our own move around it. When it came to prepping the house, they were thoughtful, suggesting only the improvements that would actually move the needle, then connecting us with the right people to execute them. The DeLeon design team's staging felt like it belonged in the house rather than being dropped in from a showroom. It complemented what was already there rather than overwriting it. Closing was smooth, with Audrey and Karen keeping us informed at every step. If you're thinking about listing, call Audrey. We couldn't recommend her more.

Leslie Zeisler did a brilliant job selling our Midtown house last year. She had five offers come…read morein within four days of the first showing. Three of the offers were $30K over the asking price. I gasped when I saw the amazing house staging Leslie had deftly supervised. I hardly recognized my old home. Leslie kept the work on schedule and at a very reasonable cost, even as we were still moving out. Leslie even personally sewed and installed a lovely shear curtain to cover a closet missing a door. Every detail was perfect, thanks to Leslie. Leslie was wonderfully supportive of our family during the whole process. She sensed when our family was getting stressed, and gently eased us back to calm. Every question potential buyers asked had an answer, since Leslie did thorough background work. This solid preparation and personability put everyone at ease, and I believe maximized our family's profit, while minimizing stretched nerves. However, don't let Leslie wonderfully personable style fool you. Her timing of the sale was amazing, and went forward with military precision. Leslie had all the offers in a spread sheet and projected from a large wall screen within an hour of their coming in. This vastly simplified the comparisons and analysis. Our house sold for $1,000 a square foot, with half a million down in cash. This in January! By contrast, the lovely old house I'm now buying on the beach in San Francisco is going for $300 a square foot. As a single mom, it is a tremendous relief to have all three of my children's college tuition and support coming from the ample proceeds of Leslie's great work. And I am also now able to buy a home by the beach in San Francisco, even on a small government salary! I cannot recommend Leslie Zeisler highly enough. She changed our lives for the better.

Midtown Realty has managed my rental properties for over 5 years. The staff I have worked with…read more(Joann, Katie and Andre) are helpful and quick to respond to all my rental needs. The owner,Tim, leads by example. He is knowledgeable, nice, and approachable. Midtown Realty is a neighborhood business and I wish them continue success.

I had been fairly skeptical of entering the housing market for a long time, thanks to skyrocketing…read moreprices and my own inertia, given the overwhelming nature of the process. I was referred to Amar by one of my friends, and that was the most important step I took in the home-buying journey. As a team, Amar and Sri transformed chaos into clarity, providing much-needed guidance that cut through the rest of the noise. To start, Amar is one of the most organized individuals I have encountered. From the outset, he provides a detailed, step-by-step overview of the process, ensuring all parties involved are clear about what is expected of them and what they can trust their realtors to handle. He also provides timely updates as you progress, which is vital in keeping track of the N number of things that need to happen. Then came the touring phase, where I visited open houses, shortlisted the places I liked, and reviewed them with Sri. Sri has an immense understanding of Bay Area neighborhoods -- school districts, walkability, future development plans, and the hidden pros and cons of each area. Insight that a non-specialist could probably never have, unless they invest the time and effort to know the area and keep tabs on what's happening at the local government and developmental level. Whenever I liked a property, Sri would patiently walk me through what she loved about it and what potential red flags she saw. What I liked the most was her brutal honesty. There might be places that we end up liking for whatever reason, but Sri would not mince words in letting you know that it is not worth pursuing and will back it up with solid reasoning. Many times, this helped me weigh properties against one another because I was constantly in a flux of liking multiple properties with close offer deadlines, and prioritizing was a task in and of itself. Once I zeroed in on a property that I really liked and wanted to proceed with (with the blessing of Sri, of course), Amar dove into the technical aspects, complementing her perfectly. He has a keen eye for identifying structural issues, the quality of construction, documentation cleanliness, and cross-verifying permits with the city, among other things. He reviews all of this thoroughly with the buyer, sometimes even late into the night, when a time-critical offer needs to be done. In one case, Amar literally worked with me until midnight, reviewing all this, and then went on to work on offer details through the night, which was a whole dynamic of its own. Having decided to put in an offer on a place and working with Amar and Sri on the price point, Amar managed to secure my second offer, even in a market as competitive as the Bay Area. After accepting the offer, the first 24-48 hours felt jittery, given the size of the bill and questions surrounding, "Did I pay a fair price?" / "Did I review everything that needed to be checked?" etc. Sri spent literally hours talking me through every single question/hesitation I might have had, making me feel a lot more secure about the purchase. She offered a sense of trust and warmth, navigating the unknown, and this reassurance was a blessing. Beyond this, Amar took things mostly on autopilot, making it seamless for the buyer. He coordinated everything behind the scenes, and what followed looked like a well-oiled machine: He connected me quickly to lenders, insurers, and inspectors, using his network, tracked each step -- from paperwork, to inspections, to escrow -- and proactively flagged anything that could be a snag, handling all the surprises, keeping us informed, and minimizing stress. In short, Sri and Amar are great realtors. Their unique combination of empathy, integrity, and dedication transformed what could have been a stressful and overwhelming experience into one that felt genuinely supportive. I'd recommend Amar and Sri to anyone who wants a realtor who will protect their interests and look out for them whilst making, potentially, the biggest purchase of their lives.

We were overwhelmed with the process when we started our home-buying journey with open houses…read more One of our friends recommended Amar and Sri as top realtors. We have received the best service since day one. They put us at ease and held our hands throughout the journey. Amar prepared a complete layout of step-by-step milestones, which helped clear the roadmap. We would find new houses weekly and share our thoughts with Sri for her review. Sri was always available and guided us when we chose the neighborhood. She also helped focus on the right aspects. Amar and Sri also connected us with lenders and guided us through securing a mortgage loan. Once we finalized the house to put an offer on, Amar went through all the disclosures in depth. He presented all the foundational and structural aspects, showcasing his expertise. His excellent negotiations ultimately helped secure the house of our dreams. After that, escrow took a few weeks to close, and even after closing, Amar and Sri helped guide us through the next steps. Overall, the seemingly overwhelming process of buying a house was made much easier with the trusted expertise of Amar and Sri, and we will forever be grateful!

Marbella Properties seriously made renting out my house a easier than I thought. They found a…read morerenter for my single family home in Palo Alto super fast, which was awesome considering how crazy the market can be. Christina was always there to answer my questions, no matter when I reached out, and gave me some great insights into the market that I hadn't thought about before. Honestly, I never write reviews, but they went above and beyond what I expected. Big shoutout to Dion, Rachel, and especially Christina for making everything so easy and straightforward. Highly recommend them!

== My family & I…read morerelocated to Palo Alto earlier this year and Marbella manages the property we are currently living in. We are new to the area and when issues come up around the house Dion and Christina are very responsive to our needs. They are very resourceful and are committed to getting things resolved quickly. We love the property that we are living at and having friendly property managers is a bonus! ==

I have rented for many years from Vrent and never had a problem. They fix things right away when…read morethey break. They communicate very quickly to solve problems. I recommend them to my friends renting in Palo Alto.

I lived over in 420 James road in Palo Alto for a year. The neighborhood itself and apartment was…read moreBEAUTIFUL, close to great schools, cal train and parks etc. However, I was located on the top floor of the unit which was quite literally HELL in the summer and winter months. With no AC and high ceilings this apartment was like a greenhouse on steroids in the summer. To make matters worse they don't allow any portable AC units so when it's boiling hot in the apartment, it's literally unlivable. I had to stay with friends for days in the summer of 2022. Then in the winter - the high ceilings means it's impossible to heat up your apartment to a good temperature and I ended up spending $600 a month to keep warm with a coat on most days! I made a conscious effort to keep my apartment clean and tidy and made sure I did a adequate cleaning of rooms, walls etc when I moved out. When I finally got notice of returning my $1000 security deposit, I was told it was all eaten up by cleaning and repainting fees which is outrageous as anything that would of required painting would of been usual wear and tear. Vrent is not a company I would rent from, I've heard about Vrent keeping all of the security deposit for other past residents - so if you decide to rent from them... just know your not getting that money back! One positive, was the resident manager, Mary is a sweetheart and was the only good thing about living at this hell hole.

When we hired WEC 10 years ago for site survey during our house remodel, they were very responsive…read moreand professional. We were very happy with the work, so we hired them again 3 months ago for an ADU project for site survey and drainage plans. Even though a lot has changed since COVID, one thing haven't changed is how WEC works quickly and professionally. When my builder made some errors for the foundation setback, Ed not only provided really great suggestions and options, but also provided expedited service to get our project back on track. I highly recommend WEC, especially when building permitting and inspections are getting harder and stricter. It is great to have someone with such attention to details and flexibility on your side!

Ed did boundary survey for my property. It has been a very pleasant, carefree experience. He is…read morevery professional and knowledgeable of the area. My property is an old corner lot and abuts a school. I had some questions about the easement at the side yard, which directly affects where the setback line should be. There is quite some work to look up the records and check the city ordinance. An added complexity is that my water main valve is not on my side of the fence, but in my neighbor's front yard. It can be a potential dispute on boundary with a neighbor. Ed was able to figure out the reason. The final document is very detailed and indisputable. Overall Ed has been very friendly and easy to work with. He is certainly very busy, which I'm not surprised at all given his solid experience and high quality of work.

Very unprofessional. Kept calling even when I asked them to stop. Many times, they would call right…read moreback after the call not being answered. Is this really the behavior one would expect from a real estate firm?

I have to say the cold call I just received how his dad worked with my husband back in the day blah…read moreto the blah was pretty slimy. It was all BS and very eye-opening to this individual. Cole Simpson wouldn't be a trustworthy person in my opinion. I will give him credit he did some background on me where I lived and what I do for a living being in construction but the rest of it was BS

I purchased my current home with Rainmaker about a decade ago! Alex paired me with the right…read moreperson on his team to work with. I always felt I could go to either of them with questions and concerns. Through the years, we've stayed loosely in touch. Recently I asked Alex his thoughts on a second property, sharing my concerns and parameters. He had/has really good ideas, has experience with handling different situations, and I didn't/don't feel at all pressured to purchase. When it comes, hoping the second time goes just as well!

We never thought we could get the dream home after seeing the massive traffic at the open house,…read morebut Yao Li made the impossible happen! She is incredibly knowledgeable, strategic, and resourceful, navigating this competitive market with expertise. Her support didn't stop at closing--the unexpected and valuable after-sale service (including offering resources & connections to help fix small issues) truly sets her apart. We are immensely grateful and feel lucky to have had her as our agent.

Words will never appropriately describe the value this team brought to us in buying a new home and…read morethen selling our old home. James and Nicole provided white glove service through the entirety of the process. They are the real estate equivalents of Goldman Sachs or McKinsey - highly strategic in their advice while also being exceptionally detail oriented and organized. All the while, they maintained a customer-centric approach that was both personal and professional. They understood our needs and were truly partners throughout the process - never married to a single approach, just the one that made sense for us. From start to finish across two transactions, there was never anything too big for them to handle or too small for them to address. We truly value their partnership, professionalism, and work product. Highly recommend to everyone - especially busy people with a high bar!

Our family worked with Carol, Nicole and James on a house sale in Menlo Park and the experience…read morecouldn't have been better. From the first meeting, they were thorough with their market assessment and recommendations on how to prepare and market the house, they communicated clearly with us every step of the way, managed the process of preparing the home and kept track of every detail. Their deep knowledge of the local market was insightful and hugely helpful. We highly recommend working with this wonderful team of professionals.

This review is for Mona Wong, the flyer police. Instead of being welcoming at an open house, she…read morecontrolled the flyers like they were made of Bitcoin. Mona, just give people a flyer, you never know who the person is walking in the door. Definitely would never hire Mona to sell my property.

I wanted a smooth transaction selling my home, so I decided to sell without listing it on the…read moremarket. Because I was selling off-market, I decided to sell my house as-is without any remodeling. Paymon was perfect for this. He had a lot of experience and knew the local market well. I've never sold a house before, so I didn't know what to expect. I was worried that I wouldn't have someone who would help me through the process or address my concerns. But Paymon was very responsive. Every time I called, he got back to me right away. He would keep me informed about what the next step was and assisted me with scheduling. He was there to guide me through the process and helped me find common ground with the seller to close the deal. My house sold in a month which is a good timeline since this was a loan buyer. When it came time to take care of the paperwork, Paymon guided me through anything I didn't understand. I didn't know how to fill out the disclosure, so I called him, and we went through each question over the phone. I would definitely recommend Paymon. He knows the market, he helps his clients stay on top of things, and is very friendly.