I had a great time working with Joel Engel and his team. We…read morejust recently closed a very smooth and easy transaction together in Pleasanton. In my opinion, the key to achieving the result we experienced was communication. We kept each other updated throughout the whole process, from the beginning to the end. Joel is a true professional and I would love to work with him again.

I would not use Joel Engle or his wife Cindy of J Rockcliff Realtors ever again. Very incompetent…read more Too slow & too old for us. They took five weeks to put our house on the market by which time the market had shifted. They also, nickel & dimed us in the process of getting our house ready. We lost a lot of money with this team. In fact we would not use their company J Rockcliff either. When, we tried to get their management to intervene, they refused. Very bad; very disappointed.

Mr. Costello has been very helpful to me as I search for a condo in San Francisco. Since I am a…read morefirst time buyer I have asked more than 1,000 questions and he has been very patient and informative. He is quick to return my phone calls and always has new and relevant information/suggestions for me. He knows the neighborhoods well and has a wealth of resources, specialists, contractors, financial advisors, appraisers, inspectors...etc. ready to follow up on all the moves we have made so far. Thank you Griffin for making this experience exciting and fun.

This is round #3 for us with the Motley Team. Here's what we learned this time…read more Who you pick as your broker has EVERYTHING to do with your experience, whether buying or selling, and there aren't a lot of ways to find that out without testing some (and few of us buy and sell enough to make that a meaningful option) or relying on other people's opinions. The Motley team are top-ranked brokers who will work their butts off for you and provide the highest level of service. My prior affirmation of their skillset I hereby reaffirm to the power of 10. I've worked in real estate for 30 years, and Saraya and Simon are simply the best. Put as much work into picking your broker as you do buying your house. If you want to talk, please contact me. I'd be happy to answer questions or share my experience. My wife was a realtor for Re-Max and Coldwell Banker in Atlanta and feels the same.

We attempted to buy a house right when everything started skyrocketing (early 2021) in the East…read moreBay. That ultimately fell through (and now we are relocating out of the Bay Area), but the few months we worked with Simon and Kelly were fantastic. Now that we are relocating, we're going through the motions again of finding a new real estate agent, and everyone I've talked to is being held against the bar that is Simon and Kelly. They know their market, their neighborhood, the other agents in the area, and brokers/bankers. Exactly what realtors should be able to provide. Had we started our search back again, I know we would have signed with them again. Hopefully we'll find someone just as good for our new neighborhood :)

Perfection!!! What more can I say about this agent. He is knowledgeable, thorough, courteous,…read moreflexible, prompt, excellent on following through....I can go on and on. I have bought and sold over 10 properties in the last 25 years and have never had an agent who was as complete as Harlan. In addition to advising clients on current market conditions, he is very open to listening to what the client wants to do as well. He will advise....but not push. Ultimately he lets you, the customer, decide. But his advice is extremely accurate and as a client I am very grateful for his help in the buying and financing of my new home.

I'm not good at this kind of thing but i can tell you this i have never met any one like harlan and…read morehis wife they have to be the kindest people with the warmest hearts so willing to doevery thing they can to see your real-estate transaction as smooth as possible and realy make it an enjoyable experience. I don't have new friends i have new family members that you can truly trust.

My wife and I started exploring the idea of getting into real estate a few years back, and we…read moreinitially met Tim & Yuni through our social network. Today we're now in the home of our dreams and are thankful that our paths crossed and had the opportunity to work with them. A few months back we decided to put an offer in on a gorgeous view home. The property is on a hillside and we were concerned with the bones of the property. During the closing process Tim had the best inspectors and network to get the right local people to help us feel comfortable and move forward with the purchase. There was a point where he saw an opportunity to negotiate hard - which I think is his specialty - and was able to get an additional 200K off the asking price for us. Pretty much unheard of in todays real estate market. He and Yuni also hooked us up with an amazing mortgage team that went above and beyond to help us lock in an incredible rate. We are so happy we ended up working with them. Their team has the process dialed in. We're happy homeowners now and will keep in touch when we're ready to sell. Thank you, thank, thank you to Tim, Yuni and their entire Real Estate Advisor team!

Tim and Yuni = perfection! My husband and I met them earlier this year right when the lockdown just…read morestarted. We are from the East Coast so we only know so much about San Francisco and the neighborhoods. Tim's team really helped us to make the process enjoyable overall. They get it done with pizzazz and a helping hand every step of the way. We could not be more happy. When we closed and got our keys Tim also made sure we were connected to his best hardwood floor company that saved us big time on new floors and a reliable painter and handyman. We are sure that this process was very complex but we didn't have any problems and are very happy to have this reliable and knowledgeable team in court. You should call them first for all your real estate needs.

Subhi went above and beyond during the whole process of buying my new home. I'm a first-time home…read morebuyer (so naturally had a million questions) and Subhi was so wonderful at communicating what was going on, answering my questions, and keeping me up to date. I'm so very grateful for all of the hard work! I'm endlessly grateful to have had him as my agent (and now friend) and couldn't be happier with the way everything worked out. I would not hesitate to recommend him to others.

Deciding to move and moving is one of the largest decisions people regularly make. Doing it in the…read moreunique and highly competitive real estate landscape of the Silicon Valley makes it additionally daunting. When combined, you need someone with experience that you can trust that not only knows the in and outs of the industry and area but also the key players. When your agent has a friendly demeanour that's approachable, efficient, and helpful without being overbearing it makes what can easily be a painful experience exciting, effective, and fun. This is where Subhi excels and is a great agent to have supporting you and your family's next steps. When I sold my place in the Bay Area, Subhi worked tirelessly, always made himself available, and provided solid guidance every step of the way. I was able to get more than I expected from the sale of my house and he even helped me purchase another wonderful home to grow into. Even when it came to moving day with the deal already done and the ink already dried, Subhi was there to make sure the move was running smoothly. A year later he still checks in to make sure that everything in the home that he helped me purchase is great and that I'm still happy with the decision. I couldn't recommend Subhi more to help you find your new home or sell your current house.

I got introduced to John through a friend who also worked with him and had only good things to say…read more From my first conversation with John I knew I'd found someone who could help me with finding my first place.He took the time to figure out what I was looking for, was always available to answer questions (quickly too!), and kept on top of sharing options that were coming on the market. Buying in San Francisco is challenging but John is a great partner to help with the process! John also puts in the work and time to determine what a competitive offer looks like once you do find a place you like. He'll put in the extra effort to speak with agents on your behalf and get all your concerns taken care of. I truly appreciated how John stayed on top of everything during the close process. When we first chatted, John told me that his job is to help make the buying process less stressful -- and he truly does that. As a first time home buyer, I would highly recommend him because he's patient and really takes the time to explain all the nuances of buying in San Francisco. On top of all of that, John is funny, kind, and patient which makes the tedium of hopping between different open houses a fun experience. Know that you have a trusted partner in John if you're looking to buy in San Francisco!

What qualities does it take to be an amazing realtor? Honesty, Integrity, Respect within the Real…read moreEstate Community, and Excellent Follow-Through. John has all these assets. I've known John for quite a few years and knew of his excellent reputation. When my partner and I dissolved our relationship, I referred my Ex to John. John found him the perfect home that checked off all his boxes. He was quite pleased. 8 years on, it was my turn to sell. But the housing market had changed due to COVID-19, BLM protests, and depression-era levels of unemployment. John helped me understand this "new era" and adjust my expectations. Under all of these obstacles, John was able to get my home sold within a reasonable amount of time and within my price range. Couldn't be anymore happier. Highly recommend John and Compass Realty.

Ryan has now helped us purchase 2 properties and sell 1, all in the San Francisco area. He is an…read morearchitect-turned realtor and is AMAZING. Our first purchase with him was a multi-family property. He spotted the listing just down the street from the one we had our eyes on, and helped us get comfortable with a property with imperfections but a ton of promise, and win in a competitive bidding situation. Our second purchase was a single family home that's an investment property for us. He got us an amazing price by moving fast when it fell out of contract with other buyers. Finally, he helped us sell a 2 bed / 2 bath condo that had been our first home in the area. He had great design sense with staging it, and managed to turn lackluster interest into an offer than exceeded our expectations. I want Ryan to be my partner in every real estate transaction.

Ryan and team are the absolute best real estate agents out there. Ryan was extremely patient with…read moreus as first time homebuyers and new clients, and really listened to our needs. Ryan's knowledge of architecture, renovation, and the market is so unique, and his no-bulls*** attitude is incredibly refreshing. From start to finish, buying our house with Ryan was a wonderful experience.