Without a doubt, Shida is the absolute best. Not only is she incredibly experienced at what she does, she actually cares deeply about you and your family. She consistently puts forth her client's best interests before her own. She's a warm, deeply caring, compassionate, empathetic individual that makes you feel and treats you like family. Shida truly is a rarity in this world. Shida sold our house for $100K+ over asking to an all cash buyer in under 30 days. Wow?! Even more impressive, she did this while we undertook a cross-country move! She creates a genuine relationship with her clients which we sincerely appreciate. Shida not only became our realtor, but also our lifelong friend. Need to say more? read more

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My husband and I worked with Shida and recently closed on our first home. Shida was incredibly patient, knowledgable, and thorough, and looked at countless homes with us. She did an excellent job negotiating for us and got us a great deal in this challenging market. She is honest and hardworking. I could not possibly image working with a better realtor and I would strongly recommend her to anyone. read more

Shida was recommended to me by a trusted colleague and friend. I am so glad he lead us in the right direction. There are many realtors, but a gem like Shida is rare. Professional, great communicator, and patient. Shida was a pleasure to work with on our journey to find our new family home. We found a home better than anything we had dreamed of. She made the process streamlined and straightforward. As a first time homebuyer, I really appreciated her extensive knowledge and guidance. Will definitely be further recommending her to our friends and family. read more

Shida is the best! She worked with us for a long time to find the right house as we weren't sure where we wanted to live. She is patient, fun, knowledgable, and most importantly, honest. She will talk you out of the wrong house even if it would give her a good commission. She truly does care about you. We ultimately bought a great house for a great price and would use her again to sell or buy with zero hesitation. read more

Shida came highly recommended, and after working with her, I understand why: she was incredibly responsive, seemingly at all hours, about all things; she took the time to explain every step of this sometimes very overwhelming process; and she was very accommodating of my schedule, doing everything she could to make sure that I could see the places I was interested in. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, helpful, responsive real estate agent, Shida is it! read more

As a first time home buyer, I picked the worst time to enter the housing market. There seemed to be limitless competition, soaring prices, and houses that flew off the market in less than a week. To say that the search for my first home was daunting is an understatement. Through it all, I am grateful that I had Shida Adams as my realtor. She was my rock during the entire process. She continuously scoured the housing market for places that fit my wishlist. She provided great advice and answered each and every one of my many questions. She walked me through every single step of the process, from pre approval to escrow and beyond. Her wealth of experience and knowledge are INVALUABLE. Shida went above and beyond so that I could get my dream home. She not only put a lot of hard work but her whole heart into it. I could not be happier with my experience. Thank you Shida. read more

Shida is incredible! Knowledgeable, responsive, personable and reliable. She was thorough with our house search and helped us find our first home in such a short amount of time. She also took the time to explain every document we had to review while we were in escrow. We couldn't have navigated this crazy housing market without her help. Thank you again Shida! read more

Shida helped us secure our very first home in a fiercely competitive housing market and long story short... we would recommend her to everyone. After interviewing several realtors referred by friends and family, we instinctively chose Shida because of her experience and wealth of knowledge in the field. It was an emotional journey but Shida worked HARD for us by navigating us throughout the process and using her smart negotiating skills to land us our dream home, beating out seven other offers. She is a shark in the real estate business! Thank You Shida for all of your help. We are so grateful we had you on our side! read more

Shida helped us in selling our condominium in Pasadena. We had a great experience working with her. The property was outdated and needed fairly extensive remodeling. She helped us remodel the property before putting it on the market. She gave sound advice and recommendation during the remodeling process to strike the right balance between the extent of remodeling and return of investment. She then helped us find the right contractors and to get the bidding. Furthermore, she helped us in logistics to make the arrangements, to review their workmanship and ultimately review their work before payment. This was very important to us, as we no longer live in the area and we needed a reliable partner to help us with this process. When we were ready to go to the next phase, Shida did show a great sense of professionalism. She did the right analysis and showed a great sense to price the property very competitively. Shida chose great timing to put the property on the market and did a great job of marketing the property. Ultimately, the property was marked hot in Redfin for the entire period that was on the market and we got multiple offers. Last but not least, Shida showed great sense of business acuteness and negotiation skills. She helped us pick the right buyer among multiples. We had a few rounds of back and forth with the buyer and she helped us make the right decision to close the transaction quickly and cleanly. Overall, we had great experience working with Shida. Shida is my go to person for any real estate business. I highly recommend her. read more

Shida is a whip-smart negotiator who helped us purchase our dream home in Pasadena this year for a good price. She's incredibly responsive, on top of every detail, and has excellent communication skills. Her ability to explain complex topics with ease enabled us to make the best decisions we could. Her wealth of knowledge and experience made us feel as though we were in good hands throughout the stressful process. We would highly recommend Shida to anyone looking for an excellent real estate agent! read more

We just closed on our first home and we are so happy that we went through this process with Shida as our agent. Shida is an experienced agent and she really knows what she is doing. One thing I really appreciated about her is that she is well connected in the community. She knows the neighborhoods, she knows the agents and she knows the referrals. This type of knowledge can only come from someone with a lot of experience. Her experience also gives her strength in negotiations. And she has excellent follow through with all the required steps to finalize a deal. I honestly feel very lucky that we were able to work with Shida. She kept us focused on the emotional journey of buying our first home. Her wonderful sense of humor was a total bonus as well. I highly recommend Shida Adams! read more

We worked with Shida initially to find our an apartment in Pasadena. We had such a wonderful experience with her that when we decided to move to a larger space and house, we EASILY chose to work with her again! She helped us sell our apartment and find our dream home so easily. She is very accessible, knowledgeable, and most importantly she gets the deal done. Could not recommend more highly! Thank you, Shida! read more

Shida was so wonderful to work with. She was extremely knowledgeable about the market, loan process, and the intricacies of the neighborhoods we were looking to buy in. Shida is extremely professional and experienced and she knew many of the other agents we often interacted with throughout the buying process. Her negotiation skills and strategy for putting in offers was excellent, and she always collaborated with us on the best approach. It always felt like she was truly looking out for our best interest and wanted to help us find the perfect home. We were first time home buyers in an extremely competitive market and she got us exactly what we were looking for. At every stage of the process Shida took time to explain what would happen and talk out our options with us. She gave us all the information and advice possible to guide us in making the right decision for us. She was extremely responsive and always had ways to solve problems as they arose. More than that, she is just a pleasure to work with - she's positive, kind, and uplifting all while being professional, action oriented, confident and experienced in her advice, and a great advocate for her clients. It's hard to find that kind of balance in a real estate agent, but Shida is truly one of the best. read more

We have been looking for the 'right' house for almost a year. We started working with Shida about 6 months back- that's when we got really serious about house hunting. Shida is very knowledgeable about the Pasadena area. She is very direct and upfront in her opinions and dealings- which we really appreciated. Shida was great at understanding our needs and was able to narrow down our options We as a couple, are very detail oriented and probably bogged her down ...... but she was very very patient through the process! I would recommend Shida highly! read more

Buying a house in this market is very challenging but Shida helped my husband and I to buy our first home. We had a great experience working with her. She 's very patient and incredibly generous with her time. She's flexible with timings when we requested to visit a property at anytime . What we really like about Shida is that she always was giving us her honest opinion. We would definitely go with her again if we wanna purchase our second home and Would definitely recommend her. read more

We met Shida through family and friends. Shida helped us to purchase our first house. She is an experienced agent; considering that we were a first time buyer, she was very patient and accessible every time we had questions. She clarified all documents before we signed and always made herself available for additional questions. We are very grateful for all that she did. Thank you Shida. read more

Shida helped my wife and I purchase our first home in 2009. The experience with with Shida as our Realtor was nothing short of excellent. Her communication, follow through and execution were first rate the whole way thorough. Being first time buyers, Shida took the time to educate us on the process; we never felt rushed. Shida was easy to get a hold of and was prompt in returning voicemails. Shida was accessible by email as well. Shida made it fun and related to us though the process. She took the time to listen to our needs and ultimately led us to the area that we purchased in. We had never heard of it and never would have considered the city. However, Shida knew the surrounding area so well that she was a great help in finding our home. Once in escrow our loan had a few issues. Shida was patient and never gave up on us. My experience with Shida helped me move forward with plans of my own to get started in Real Estate. I am now a full time Realtor and still keep in contact with Shida. If I had a client looking to purchase in her area I would definitely recommend her! read more

A few years ago when the real estate market was war of short sale, Shida helped me to purchase my first home, she was patient and thorough with me and acted only on my best interest. Short sale was indeed a pleasant for me! Now, not just my agent but also a dear friend, I'm excited to have Shida to represent me again, knowing I'm in good hands, I would not work with any other agents again. I strongly recommend anyone interested in purchase or sell to seek out to Shida!! read more

I met Shida and her husband in a Wilderness Traveling Course held by the Sierra Club back in 2010. This was before I knew she was a realtor. During this adventurous outdoor backpacking course, she showed great courage, a drive to learn and overcome obstacles. She always had a positive energy throughout the course. As the years passed and I saw her progress and grow into a successful real estate agent, I knew she would be the one for the job. My sister and I lost both our parents within a year of each other. When it came to selling our house, choosing Shida was the right choice. All the traits I saw in her during the outdoor course were displayed throughout the selling process. She was kind, trustworthy, always willing to help in any way, shape, or form. She went above and beyond! For us, it was a very emotional time. With her knowledge and negotiation skills, Shida brought a lot of peace and confidence to our decision-making. She looked out for our best interest through it all, and we are very grateful for that. We highly recommend her and will use her for our future real estate needs. read more

Selling a home is a difficult process, but having an excellent realtor can make the experience a pleasure rather than a nightmare. My husband and I wholeheartedly recommend Shida Adams as a realtor. Shida's deep home-selling expertise and personal qualities of integrity, focus, and emotional intelligence was evident every step of the way from pre-listing preparations to closing. Certain facts speak for themselves. Because of Shida our home was in escrow just 12 days after listing, closed after a very short 15-day escrow, and sold for $26,000 over asking. But there is so much more to our experience with Shida that compels me to recommend her as a stellar real estate partner. PRE-LISTING Shida gave us excellent advice on how to best prepare our home to sell. In a sophisticated housing market like Pasadena, new carpet and paint alone is not enough. Judging by the number of offers we received, Shida's update suggestions were in tune with what a wide variety of buyers are looking for today. She was able to provide several vendor recommendations from which we could pursue bids and choose the best for our situation and budget. Best of all, she helped reel me in when I started planning non-essential aesthetic upgrades. Shida definitely saved us several thousands of dollars right there. MARKETING Shida presented a clear, well-thought-out marketing strategy with target dates for completing different phases of the sale. From updates, to staging, to photography, to posting on MLS, to open house weekend and offer consideration, there are just so many moving pieces involved in marketing. She was diligent to follow-up with everyone involved to keep everything moving forward smoothly and on schedule. NEGOTIATION & FOLLOW-THROUGH An example of her behind-the-scenes negotiating skills is pertinent here. A vendor was scheduled to complete work on one particular day before the listing was scheduled to go live on the following Monday, and had been paid weeks in advance to perform on that particular date. But just before the agreed upon work day, the vendor attempted to reschedule to a later date that would have had a significant negative impact upon our marketing schedule. Shida would not have it. She gave the vendor some push-back, and successfully negotiated a compromise that met our needs as sellers while allowing the vendor to reschedule as well. Our property sale was kept on target, but only thanks to Shida. Better still, thanks to her high "Emotional IQ," Shida was able to handle this issue so quickly and effectively that, as sellers, we were not even aware of it until after she had resolved the problem for us. THANK YOU, SHIDA! Not only did her "emotional intelligence" and negotiation skills serve us well with others, but she also helped save us from ourselves, or our own incorrect ideas about buying and selling in Pasadena. She would ask questions and really hear our answers. She could identify areas in which we were working with inaccurate assumptions, ask clarifying questions, and uncover the gaps in our understanding. She treated us not only with great respect for our intelligence, but with warmth and tact she strategically educated us about this process to our mutual benefit and profit. PROFESSIONALISM: It is an emotional process selling to strangers a home you have lived in and loved. A potential buyer's innocent request or question can easily feel insulting or offensive. A promising offer falls through, or a deal in process threatens to come apart. At these moments, Shida's input and perspective was absolutely priceless. Shida was always available to us, whether in person, by phone, email, or text. Even though she was simultaneously representing other clients in a different transaction, we never felt there was any competition for her attention. Shida was in constant proactive contact with us throughout our process, calling and texting us through every milestone and basically every day for the 12 days between our listing going "live" and going under contract. She was also always prompt to reply to our calls and texts to her. FINAL THOUGHTS Shida is serious about helping her clients get the most out of their property sale. She keeps that goal front and center in a way that is respectful of you and the buyers. She knows how to graciously say important and sometimes difficult things in such a way as to be heard. And at all times it seemed to me she was uncompromising in her professional integrity - never promising what she could not deliver and offering thoughtful, tempered assessments at each juncture. It has been a genuine pleasure working with Shida through the sale of our home. I look forward to working with her again in the future, and I enthusiastically recommend Shida Adams to anyone looking for excellence in a realtor. read more

Shida did an excellent job selling my late father's condo. She was helpful and sensitive to our needs and feelings. She had great advice as we were renovating the condo to sell. A joy to work with and we got a great price from the buyers due to her 0top notch negotiating. Thank you, Shida! read more

Selling my home that I lived in, renovated, and raised a family in for the last 18 years was a very emotional process for me. Adding to this was all the new real estate selling options out there like Redfin or Purple Bricks who say why pay that outrageous commission. I researched all the options...traditional real estate firms and new less commission places and even the FSBO option. In my opinion going with Shida was the exceptional choice. Shida oversees every angle and discusses every option and is on top of everything in order to get the, in this case, me the seller, the best price. Above all what she does and I didn't realize this till later after she sold my home in one week (not a typo) way over asking was this was very emotional for me and we talked every day and a lot of the time I was in a state of mind that I didn't listen a lot to what she was saying so she did the best thing by following up and repeating everything that was done or needed to be. She listens very carefully and tries to understand the emotional state of the seller and makes sure everything gets explained and covered. Shida is full transparancy and full disclosure so there are no surprises. I highly recommend Shida. I hope to use her again in the future. David S. Pasadena CA read more

Looking and buying a house in alas area is really stressful and hard. However, Shida made the process so enjoyable and as smooth as she could. Shida went beyond and above with her expectational business. She was a family member and friend and helped as she is buying her own house. I would strongly recommend Shida and would love to work With her again read more

Shida helped us to sell an investment property (condo) that we hadn't even been thinking about selling, but she came to us with an offer that we couldn't refuse. We had known Shida for a long time and she stayed in touch with us over the years and thought of us when she had a buyer interested in purchasing in that complex. She is very good at maintaining relationships and matching up the right buyer with the right seller. She was also helpful throughout the sale/escrow process. read more

Shida has a passion for what she does and that keeps her on top of all the variables that affect the real estate market at any given time. She pays full attention to the details of what her clients want and by sharing her vast experience and knowledge, helps them to discover what they really need. Shida has been my agent in the purchase of two properties in the last three years and I can't be more pleased with the choices that she's helped me make. She was with me every step of the way, from start to finish, and turned these often confusing times into a very pleasant journey for me. read more

I'm happy to recommend Shida Y Adams! Shida was so generous, kind, and knowledgable when she helped my husband and me purchase our first home in 2012. The process was excellent. She was able to assess our needs by listening to us describe what we wanted and then she knew exactly what to show us. She helped educate us about the process and we felt it was successful all the way around. We got the home we wanted at the price we wanted. Shida is networked with other great professionals in the field like contractors, finance experts, fireplace construction people, and people in all sorts of related fields. That came in handy for us as we knew no one in the area. Since realty is a timely process, Shida was available by phone, email, and often in person. She did make it fun and we are so happy to have recommended her to others who have had the same experience. I highly and happily recommend Shida Y Adams for all your realty needs. read more

Shida is truly a professional in her field. I first met her in 2007 when she helped me purchase my first condo in Pasadena. I worked with her again in 2017 to sell my condo. She had a very good understanding of the local market, timing and pricing strategy. She was very detail oriented throughout the process, from start to finish, and is a great negotiator. We received multiple offers in less than a week. And the escrow closing process was as smooth as could be. I couldn't be happier with my experience with Shida. I would highly recommend working with Shida as your real estate agent. Thank you, Shida!! read more

I met Shida when she guided my daughter through the purchase of her home in 2019. She spent all the time and energy needed to find just the right home for my daughter's family and she skillfully negotiated a deal that worked with a very strict budget in mind. When it came time for me to relocate, there was no question. Shida would represent my interest as a buyer too. Her upbeat style, even under the Covid19 crisis circumstances, is matched by her deep knowledge of the ever-changing real estate market which was indispensable during this precarious time. Shida is detailed oriented, able to easily explain complex real estate issues at every stage of the process from location, right pricing, loan requirements, inspection process with an expert team of professionals and as a powerful negotiator she can navigate a very difficult closing, as mine was. Without Shida's tenacious efforts on my part as a buyer, the deal would not have closed. With Shida, you are in expert hands and you know you have found the home you wanted at the right price. Shida is a professional and a pleasure to work with. She works hard for her 5 Star review and she absolutely deserves it. read more

Shida is one of the best real estate agent that I have ever worked with . she really cares about her client. he is very responsive and professional and does her best to accommodate her customers . I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to buy, sale or lease properties. read more

Shida is one of the best real estate agents that I have ever worked with . she really cares about her client. he is very responsive and professional and does her best to accommodate her customers . I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to buy, sale or lease properties. read more

This is the second home Shida has sold for us at more than 15% over asking. She is professional and knowledgeable, and we are beyond happy with the results. She is excellent at what she does and seems to love doing it! read more

Shida is an incredibly knowledgeable, detailed, and hardworking realtor who is a pleasure to work with. She explains the process, finds out what you are looking for and what your budget is, and then works for you. For a first time homebuyer this is what I needed. Once the escrow process begins, which can be nerve wracking for either the buying and selling side she guides the escrow through the process very efficiently, and is your advocate every step of the way. She helped me buy a home in 2009 and I have been very happy with this purchase. I would use her services again in a heartbeat. read more

This was my first home buying experience and Shida made me feel so comfortable and taken care of during the entire process. She is beyond knowledgeable about what to look for, what to lookout for and minute details about a home that I never thought about. She helped me every step of the way and sent me details and pics of homes that were spot on what I was looking for at a price well within my budget. With Shida's help I found gem of a home in the most amazing neighborhood. I am eternally grateful that I had such a professional, caring and dedicated agent. I will recommend her to all of my family and friends looking to purchase or sell their home. She is fantastic!!! read more

It was a great experience having Shida as a realtor. Shida really took the time to get to know us, our family and our expectations for a new home. She didn't only help us look for nice houses, she also helped us figuring out schools in the neighborhood of the houses we were interested in. Shida was recommended to us by a friend and we would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a place in the Altadena and Pasadena area. read more

Shida is a gem!! Shida went the extra mile and used her creativity to save a deal when it could have gone sideways. She is an amazing wonderful sincere person. You won't regret signing with this agent:) read more

Shida is incredible to work with, knows her profession, and really guided us through the home selling and buying process. She listened well to what we wanted to accomplish, worked very hard to help us meet our goals, and showed us the value of having a strong realtor during these transactions. We recommend her highly. read more