We worked with Glenn and Tammy to help us finance our home. All I can tell you is that you will…read morenot find a better partner to help your through the financial process. Glenn is extremely knowledgeable and has a great pulse for the market and what can work. Tammy is amazing at keeping everything organized and on-track until you walk into the home. I can't imagine purchase a home in the Bay Area with out their services!

My wife and I have had a fruitful and long-standing relationship with Glenn and Tammie; they have…read morebeen a one-stop-shop for all of our real estate needs over the years. We originally rented a home from them, and once we were ready to buy they helped us find and finance our dream home. More recently, Glenn and Tammie helped us with a massive refinance on our home - they are dedicated and tenacious on behalf of their clients in pursuit of closing the deal. We have consistently found them to be incredibly competent, communicative and ethical in their dealings. When it comes to all things real estate-related, we will always turn to Tammie and Glenn to make magic happen.

I put my home up for sale after it had been rented for 20 years by the same tenant…read more I put my trust in the Evolve Real Estate team. They did not disappoint. The customer service and technical assistance were of such high quality that I felt I need to bring this performance to other home sellers or buyers. I was served by Leslie Peterson, Kristin Peterson-Bleth, and Franceseca Davila Peterson. During the cumbersome and sometimes frustrating process, I was led and guided by high-quality technical competence, knowledge of the required procedures, and problem-solving creativity. The Evolve Real Estate Team always kept me informed and was immediately responsive to my phone calls. A very happy customer. Beatrice Doyle

My wife and I worked with Leslie, Kristen, and Francesca to sell our first home and find our…read more"forever home" this past summer. Throughout the process, they kept us well-informed and were always available for our many calls, texts, and questions. They provided invaluable referrals at every stage--from trusted loan agents to skilled landscapers--and their deep knowledge of the market, familiarity with the neighborhoods we were interested in, and strong relationships with local sellers' agents made the often daunting process of buying and selling much smoother. We're especially grateful for their guidance, which not only saved us time and eased our anxiety, but also led to decisions that saved us a significant amount of money. I would wholeheartedly recommend Evolve Real Estate to any buyer or seller in the Hayward or Castro Valley area. Thank you, Evolve Real Estate, for helping us every step of the way!

I would absolutely recommend Jennifer and Pumpkin House Studio. She helped us transform 2…read moreadjoining bedrooms into a master suite/bathroom. We were very unclear about what we wanted and she really helped us distill images we liked into a beautiful space. We wanted to maintain the feel of our 1918 house and have the new bathroom feel like it was naturally a part of the house. She worked with the existing space to maximize the use and keep the original feel with modern conveniences. She was also wonderful in picking color and finishing touches. She allowed our vision to come in focus without overly controlling the project. She really made it our project, rather than hers. She is very easy to communicate with and will let you know what will work and what won't, all while coming up with lots of creative options. We are already planning to use her in the future for our kitchen remodel!

I couldn't be happier with Jennifer and Pumpkin House. Jen helped us renovate our first floor this…read morespring -- the project involved moving walls, new windows, and a totally redesigned kitchen. Jen skillfully guided us through the many stages of this project -- from initial thinking/ideas, to the consideration of several plan options, to drafting drawings and seeing the project through. Jen struck a unique balance of offering guidance and expertise while still allowing us to engage in the creative process. She was very available to meet, talk by phone, and extremely professional and responsive throughout. She connected us with a number of subcontractors who turned out to be excellent. She is smart, talented, experienced, warm, and has a gift for design. I'd recommend her without any reservation.

I'm super late here, but Kellie Parker and team were so wonderful with supporting me and all the…read morequestions I had when I finally pulled the trigger and became a home owner! From the first meeting and walkthrough, the initial inspections and close, Kellie specifically was an amazing partner, and I felt sincerely lucky to have her as part of the process. It's not the easiest of processes, but they made it as smooth as possible, and I'm so freaking happy in my little slice of The Bay

Working with Ann and the Monday Team was an absolutely outstanding experience. From day one, Ann…read moreand the Monday team made sure my home was perfectly prepared for sale. She coordinated high-quality staging, arranged thorough cleaning, and managed every detail with incredible care--all on an impressively tight timeline and budget. What truly stood out was her exceptional communication, even while I was traveling across time zones. Ann stayed proactive, responsive, and always one step ahead, making sure I felt informed and supported throughout the entire process. Thanks to her dedication and expertise, the house looked amazing and sold super quickly. I couldn't have asked for a better partner in this journey. I highly recommend Ann and the Monday Team to anyone looking for a real estate agent who goes the extra mile and delivers results.

Avoid this place at all costs…read more My team and I had to stage a video shoot, and the brief was simple: stage a basic living room as the backdrop. When we first approached Tangerine, they were quite friendly over the phone. But when we expressed interest in visiting, their appointment schedule was really wonky and immediately gave off the impression that no one was actually there very often. But we ignored that huge red flag. Almost a week later, we finally got to visit and committed to some pieces. Everything seemed set. Then, three days before the shoot, they became completely silent. Nothing. Zilch. As if the whole company had disappeared. Meanwhile, we had movers lined up and a production schedule to keep. We called, emailed, and even showed up at the door. No one picked up. No one was at the business. In the end, IKEA saved the day and frankly gave us way better service than this place. In my 20 years of working, I have never experienced a place this nonchalant towards working. We gave them the benefit of the doubt until the very end. But when it was less than 12 hours before the shoot, we finally sent them one last email saying we had no choice but to cancel. And guess what? They responded. No apology. No explanation. Just a brief "oh ok" type acknowledgment. Hilarious.

I've tried two times to work with these stagers, and in both instances they've been inflexible, non…read moreresponsive, and unapologetically overpriced. I believe they've bought nice furniture, but my experiences after trying multiple times are that they overvalue the ability to select classic, neutral furnishings. As an industry professional, I'm keenly aware of the work that goes into staging. The current staging project will take less than 1 day of work, most of the heavy lifting being done by the movers, and they refuse to judge from $7,800 for 1700 sqft just to even get us on calendar (which they continuously point out is full and filling up more everyday). Would I try again? I don't think so. This relationship is meant to be a long term partnership, and the business owners repeatedly give greedy and not client oriented.

We used Casa Di Vita for staging in our home in Alameda. Deepti is a gem to work with. She…read morecoordinated with our realtor and was flexible, but let her style shine through. Our realtor wanted us to use a stager that was 15K! We had already found Casa Di Vita and her staging was on par with the stagers charging twice as much. I would highly recommend Casa Di Vita for someone looking for quality staging.

Casa Di Vita was really great to partner with and we were really happy with the outcome of their…read morestaging for our home we put on the market in Albany. Their creativity and attention to detail and organized approach made the whole process smooth and stress‑free. We also had to take a pause at one point in our selling after we put our deposit in and they were very understanding with our situation. I highly recommend their home staging services to anyone looking for professional home staging in the Bay area.

Janella is an amazing realtor. She has great instincts and skills. She knew how to get us a good…read moreprice on our home. She was attentive and super responsive to any concerns we had. She calms your nerves in tentative situations. She gives you professional service with the kindness of a friend. Her honesty and integrity is unparalleled .

JANELLA IS THE REAL DEAL! I was looking for someone to sell my income property in San Lorenzo…read more Having moved to Los Angeles and no longer being in the area, I needed someone who I could trust to own the sale from end to end... that meant leading repairs and cleaning after the tenant move out, prepping for market (landscaping, staging, etc.), owning the sale activities, and everything in between. Being so far away, I was nervous and intimidated with this process as it left a lot that could go wrong and out of my control. I'm so glad I met Janella, who was referred to me by a friend. AS SOON AS I MET HER I KNEW SHE WAS THE ONE FOR THE JOB.... she came in with a clear plan and timeline for the preparation for market and aggressive strategy for the sale. While I had some concern about the listing price she said, "TRUST ME!" I'm glad I did. We were on the market within a week and half of the tenants moving out. After 2 days of hitting the MLS and within hours of the only open house, we were in escrow with an amazingly strong offer and at a price I'm extremely happy with. Janella is an expert in her craft, a genius with her strategy, and clearly has a passion for real estate and her clients. She made this whole process quick and simple and I couldn't see how it could've gone any better. She went above and beyond for me and I WOULD NOT HESITATE TO RECOMMEND JANELLA TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS A REALTOR IN THE BAY AREA.

I've looked at all these reviews and there was one where someone said she is a "pit bull with…read morelipstick" and, honestly, that sums her up. Marianne is so knowledgeable, hardworking, and will fight to the end of the earth for her clients. She also deeply cares for the people she represents. I know she's working in my best interest always. She handled the sale of my mom's home that was within a trust, out of the area, and filled with two generations of stuff. I was an emotional wreck and she came in and guided me through it all. We got over asking, all cash deal within 10 days of going to market. Above and beyond work every day -- from clean up, to prep, to staging, to marketing, to negotiating. I'm just so fortunate to have had Marianne represent me. I can't emphasize enough how hard the whole selling decision was for me. She was patient, we explored various options together. When we ultimately decided the right decision was to sell, she sprang into action and got it done quickly so I could move on from a heartbreaking situation. Her style is uniquely hers. There's no bullshit. Marianne is going to tell it to you straight, but I personally wouldn't want it any other way. I can't say enough great things about Marianne!!! Hire her; you won't regret it.

My husband and I are first time landlords and despite not having a background in real estate, we…read moretried to manage our property ourselves. Everything was fine until the tenant stopped paying, and anyone who has dealt with these issues knows how stressful it can be. Lost and extremely frustrated, I called Marianne after doing some research on Yelp. Marianne was completely calm, confident, and professional. She quickly gathered basic information about us, the property, and the tenant. She informed us that she will be taking over and assured us that we will regain possession of the property. By that evening she had already sent over all the necessary DocuSign's and within the next couple days she was negotiating with the tenant on our behalf. Removing tenants for non-payment is devastating for both parties, so Marianne was firm, but also kind and compassionate. She was able to repossess the home within 15 days, without having to go through the process of an eviction, which was our goal from the beginning. Communication was always very quick, clear, and concise. My husband and I had so many questions since it was our first time going through something like this. She has a very extensive knowledge of real estate, the laws involved, and in general how tenants tend to behave, but she was also very patient and thorough when advising us. As someone that runs her own business and manages 100+ properties, Marianne is obviously a very busy person. I expected her staff to communicate with us after the tenant vacated the property. However, Marianne was our point of contact the entire time, which was very impressive. Marianne did not collect a penny from us during the entire tenant removal process, which really speaks to her confidence in her abilities as a property manager and her generosity as well. She is also well connected in the real estate space as all the references she provided to prepare the property for the next tenant were excellent. Our home was on the market for less than 2 weeks when she presented 2 solid potential tenants. Given how smoothly everything went up until this point, we were completely confident in letting her decide which tenant would suit us best. When we finally got to meet her in person, she told us that she takes care of all her properties like they are her own and after witnessing her work, it's clear that the service she provides is a direct reflection of her genuine passion for real estate and helping people. If you are looking to rent out your property, we absolutely recommend working with a property management group, but specifically, Marianne. Thank you Marianne. We appreciate everything that you have done for us, and we look forward to working with you for a long time!