Buying a house is a huge commitment especially in the bay area and most of us don't know a lot of…read morethings about property. Choosing the right agent who is honest, patient, knowledgeable and truthful is the key to prevent a costly mistake. I went with Jon who started as my agent and I ended up with a friend. He gave me honest advice and most importantly was very patient with my demands (my schedule is very difficult to work with). After I closed my property, he continued to help me by sharing his experience and network for contractors, plumbers, electricians and so on. I highly recommend this guy and would definitely use him again for my next investment. If you are thinking of buying a property or leasing a commercial space, do not hesitate to contact him today. It will not be long before he start listing the upper millions home and he might not be able to serve us commoners by then. Do not wait and contact him today.

Never got a reply from this "realtor" after leaving multiple voicemails and emails about the Santa…read moreYnez condo. I don't think returning calls is being unreasonable - isn't it part of the job? Oh, well - rejection is a form of protection as I found a gorgeous place to live without the help of this "realtor". You'd be better off too!

Vincent was the buyer's agent for my wife and me on our recent home purchase in Berkeley. I would…read morehighly recommend Vincent to anyone who's looking for a buyer's agent who adds value. We've worked with two other buyer's agents in the past and, frankly, Vincent blew them out of the water. With our previous agents, we received constant emails about new listings that did not fit our criteria or price point. It felt like a constant high-pressure sales tactic that was more focused on locking in a deal (and their commission) than finding us a house that we would enjoy AND could afford. With Vincent, we had the opposite experience. He spent the time to understand exactly what we wanted in a house, our price cap, and what neighborhoods we liked. He only shared relevant listings, and it never felt like he was pressuring us to look at houses that would not fit our needs. Something you learn very quickly with Vincent is that he is focused on long-term relationships with his clients. We never felt any pressure from him, and, in fact, he gave us extremely frank and honest advice and actively discouraged us from making offers on several properties with red flags that he discovered. Vincent has an eye for detail and notices things that even trained inspectors miss (as we saw during our buying process). At every turn of the buying process, he was in our corner and fighting to get us the best possible deal. During the actual buying process for our home, Vincent was able to negotiate several major concessions from the sellers -- including a price reduction. We were impressed by his work and happy about the purchase. But this is where Vincent truly sets himself apart -- once we closed on the home, he didn't go MIA. Instead he connected us with excellent contractors for the work we needed done on our house. If Vincent recommends someone for a job, he stands behind their work and makes sure everything is done to his exacting standard. On multiple occasions, he's helped me talk through projects with different contractors, using his encyclopedic knowledge of the trades and home improvement to help communicate exactly what we wanted. And it doesn't hurt that he's fluent in Spanish! I cannot recommend Vincent highly enough. He's truly an awesome realtor (and person). P.S. We have not sold a home with Vincent, but we originally found him through an open house of his that my wife attended. She saw the incredible work he had done to help the owner remodel and stage the home before listing and knew we had to have him as our realtor. If we ever sell our home, we will definitely have Vincent as our listing agent.

Vincent was a absolute professional from start to finish. He explained the processes in lay terms…read moreand had valuable input regarding upgrades and staging before going to market. I believe his knowledge of the market and local area were huge assets in the preparation and sale of my property, which allowed me to focus on the necessary aspects in between, all while keeping things understandable and personable throughout. I would highly recommend his services, and should I need to sell or buy again, he's my guy! A+++ service!

Simon was instrumental in changing our lives. We found a wonderful home with minimal stress during…read morea challenging time in the market. He was friendly and positive from our first call, and throughout the entire process, made us believe a new home was possible. He genuinely listened to us, answered every question we had and opened our eyes to all possibilities. He set up a webpage where we could collaborate as a a team and clearly had our best interests in mind. We ended up buying a home different from what we planned in an area we didn't initially have in mind. It was all our decision, but Simon helped broaden our horizons. He made it clear his priority was our happiness and his patience and willingness to continue showing us homes for the rest of the year was indicative of this. He is beyond knowledgeable and provides helpful observations that are not otherwise thought of. The business transaction was seamless. Simon developed a good relationship with the sellers' realtor, drew up a contract with multiple contingencies to protect us and was on site for all inspections. He stayed in constant contact, slowly walked us through the escrow process and made sure we were fully aware of everything. The best part is knowing we can contact him for anything, even after the purchase. We could go on and on, but believe the fact that we miss spending our weekends with Simon says it all! We had a lot of fun together and look forward to showing him what we've done with our home. We can't recommend him enough and can confidently say he goes above and beyond for his clients. Simon will remain a special person in our lives.

Simon is absolutely phenomenal! My husband and I are new homeowners with our dream house, and Simon…read moremade it possible. We were very particular with our requirements for a house, and it took us nearly a year to find the perfect property. Simon was extremely patient during the entire process, and guided us through each step with a caring hand. He was supportive from the very beginning of our search to the closing of our home, and he never made us feel rushed. Simon genuinely wanted us to find the perfect property and it showed in his actions. He gave us his honest opinion when we walked through homes, responded within hours of any of our inquiries, drove many miles to accommodate us, and made the closing process a complete breeze. If you are looking for the perfect realtor, look no further. Simon won't disappoint. He is truly a class act- 5 stars across the board.

Mark DuBois was our awesome agent, and he helped us close on a 4-plex few days before Christmas…read more2022 with a very difficult seller. He was very patient with us as first-time home buyers. He was detailed in his explanations, answered all our questions, and persistent in following up with the sellers agent, Bill Pegg. Through his persistence and good relations with the sellers agent, we were able to get a new sewer lateral completely replaced even though the seller wanted to sell the property "as is." Mark, your firmness, perseverance, and staying the course till the end are greatly appreciated. We have learned a lot from you, and thank you again for being patient with us as first-time home buyers. We guarantee you that you will be our agent of choice when we consider our next purchase. Once again, both Vicent and I would like to thank you for all your help in making our buying process a success. We highly recommend Mark to anyone looking at buying a property.

Mark did a killer job helping us find a wonderful house in Oakland, even through the pandemic…read morerestrictions. We met Mark at an open house he was running in Richmond about 2 weeks before the world started shutting down. We got together over Zoom, where he took the time to learn about us, what kind of house we were looking for, our concerns, our budget -- and to answer a boatload of our questions. From that point all the way through closing (even beyond, really) he was a rock. We were repeatedly impressed by his work ethic (I couldn't believe the timestamps on some of his emails), his reliable and fast communication, and the care and patience with which he shepherded us through the process. We ultimately bought a home that was being sold by the owner directly -- a process that basically meant Mark was doing the job of two realtors (cleaning up the seller's mistakes). Mark managed it expertly and without complaint. I can't imagine having a better house-buying experience.

Brian recently listed and sold my home in Oakland and he did a fantastic job. His role required…read morehim to perform in many dimensions - working through a challenging dry rot repair, working with me on the financials and coordinating multiple contractors. He handled everything extremely well, and put the house on the market exactly when he said he would, despite having to work through several of the above issues. What I appreciate most about Brian is his attention to detail and persistence. When something needed to get done by a certain time to stay on track, he made sure it happened. I recommend Brian to anyone buying or selling a home in the East Bay.

If you are looking for an extraordinary relator in the east bay, I highly recommend Brian…read moreSantilena. Brian recently helped me sell my home in Piedmont Pines CA and from the first consultation process through the closing paperwork, Brian was in it with me and proactively managing every part of the process. Two things that set Brian apart from the rest are: #1 He cares deeply about you (the customer) and helping you achieve your life goals. Selling a home in the bay area is a big deal and he gets that -- he understands how much work and stress is involved and he literally makes the process as easy and stress-free as possible. #2 He is a true expert in the east bay market and is deeply connected with the best contractors and partners. He provides expert advice to ensure your home will sell at the right time, for the best price. His partnerships with the stagers, contractors, gardeners etc. will ensure you get exceptional quality and the best pricing to ready your home for selling. And Brian leads all the project management (ensuring everything is on time and on budget) which frees you up to focus on your next move. I couldn't have dreamt up a better partner to help me with my transition to the east coast!

Let's call this a long-term review - Solomon worked with us for nearly a year, and we'll take full…read moreresponsibility for our home purchase taking this much time. He was ever patient and supportive in helping us figure out what exactly we wanted in a home, finding the right neighborhood and advising us on how to make a competitive offer. Even more importantly, he helped us avoid several major pitfalls: spotting zoning & permit concerns, calling out empty promises by sellers and introducing us to his network of mortgage brokers & contractors. We've interacted with hundreds of agents throughout this year at various open houses, and I can confidently say that we had a lot of good reasons for sticking with Solomon. Once we got our final offer accepted he stepped up in a big way to smooth out the closing process: negotiating with the sellers, being on site for various contractor visits & keeping the property in great shape despite mother nature doing her best to upset either the sellers or us. Can't say we loved the home buying experience in the Bay Area itself, but choosing Solomon as our agent was what made it work in the end! Would recommend him to family and friends.

Thank you Solomon!! You're an amazing real estate agent , your attention to detail and willingness…read moreto help on a personal basis was great. I will be recommending you to some of my friends! Keep up the good work!!!

I have had the pleasure of knowing Oliver within the real estate industry. He is a very personable…read moreand professional Realtor when working with his clients as well as brokers like myself. I have no doubt his enthusiasm for offering high-touch services will keep him excelling at his craft for years to come. Thank you, Oliver, for all the help.

Helped us getting our first home. Answered quickly and got to visit all the houses we were…read moreinterested in, in a short time frame. Didn't mind that we brought our young kids, 3 and 15month old with. Made the process easy and smooth. Great ideas for home makeovers, great contracter contact and easy to talk to.

Kwesi really knows exactly what he's doing. If you're looking to get your house on the market, on…read moretime, and looking beautiful, he's your guy. He was very kind, professional, responsive, and was able to coordinate the many moving parts & contractors in bringing a property to market, harmoniously. I would 10/10 recommend working with Kwesi, and look forward to working with him again in the future.

Recommend Kwesi very highly. Knowledgeable, kind, honest, communicative. I had recently moved to…read morethe Bay Area and was mostly looking at rentals, I met Kwesi at an open house for a rental, and he was warm, easygoing, and pleasant. When I eventually shared some specific questions about one particular condo for sale, Kwei reached out to the seller on his own and put in the work to answer my questions. Throughout the process, he was patient and responsive with me. As a first-time buyer, I had lots of questions! Good human, good at his job, and a great fit for what I needed.