We worked with Sarah Ridge for over a year while searching for our first home, and as first-time…read morebuyers, we couldn't have asked for a better realtor. Sarah is incredibly knowledgeable about both home construction and the East Bay market. While touring homes, she walked us through every inch and provided assessments comparable to professional inspectors we've worked with. In the rare moments when she wasn't 100% sure about something, she brought in her husband Nick (who has decades of construction experience and now specializes in home inspections) to provide a second opinion. After only a few tours, we felt like we'd gotten a thorough education in home construction and maintenance, which we especially appreciated as first-time buyers. One of the things we appreciated most was that we never felt pressured to make an offer. Sarah proactively pointed out potential issues, including things we never would have noticed ourselves. She was completely transparent about the real costs of addressing less obvious but major problems, even when it meant we'd end up passing on a home. Sarah also has deep relationships throughout the East Bay real estate and contractor community. She connected us with great lenders, inspectors, and contractors. Her rapport with other realtors was equally valuable. Leading up to the offer deadline, Sarah maintained continuous, proactive communication with the listing agent. We truly believe her persistence and advocating for us made a huge difference in the seller choosing us despite other competitive offers. Beyond her expertise, Sarah is simply an amazing person - empathetic, fun to be around, and genuinely invested in her clients. Even after closing, she's continued to be an invaluable resource as we navigate all the questions that come with being new homeowners. We're so grateful to have met Sarah and wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and all-around wonderful realtor.

I found Sarah and her daughter, Ellie while searching for a realtor in the East Bay last June, once…read moreI had decided I was moving back here from Boston. They agreed to meet me while I visited in June to do reconnaissance, and we had a very cordial discussion about what I was seeking, and when. When I arrived in Berkeley in late August, I had already sent them examples of homes that interested me, and we had an email/phone dialog to help adjust my expectations and focus me on areas and types of homes that made sense, given my tastes and resources. We started working together on the ground in late August, and I made an offer on a home that stood out from all others by early September. Sarah and Ellie continued to guide me through the purchase and closing process, as well as identifying issues with the property that needed to be addressed in advance. Sarah has an excellent network. What I feel stands out about Sarah and Ellie are the following: - They love what they do - They are skilled in taking in their clients' needs and preferences, and tempering that with basic realities about the Bay Area housing market, both in general, and at any particular time or set of circumstances - They have long, deep experience in the East Bay - the houses, catching areas of concern, the history of the neighborhoods, etc that they leverage in helping their clients to find appropriate homes - They are flexible - my Mom was a realtor, and I was a driver in sending them listings, asking questions, telling them I wanted to see certain properties, etc, and they went with the flow, and even enhanced my experience by being willing to look at other houses we saw for sale that looked interesting on the way to the houses we planned to see - it was not only productive, it was a lot of fun I have now been in my home for 3.5 months, and I could not be happier with where I live, thanks in large part to Sarah, Ellie, and District Homes.

This is a long overdue review for Rosie! My wife actually knew about Krista and Rosie from 10+…read moreyears ago when her brother was in the market for a home. Roughly 7 years ago, we linked up with Rosie to help us purchase our first home, and she was so helpful along the way. As we slowly started to outgrow our first home, we worked with Rosie again for a new home last year, and she was so incredibly helpful and encouraging every step of the way. Throughout both times, she was always super responsive, made time to meet with us, and answered all of our questions throughout the home-buying process. We never felt any pressure from her to act on any of the houses we visited, and she always had a calm and relaxed demeanor that put us at ease. Rosie's recommendations & suggestions for insurance providers, lenders, or handy people were also great, and definitely helped us out in a pinch. Rosie made the homebuying process a relatively simple one, and we really couldn't have it without her help. She was really flexible with our schedule, super prompt when we had any last minute questions, and feels like a long-time friend at this point. Rosie provided us invaluable + realistic information around the comps for all the homes we visited, which ultimately helped us land an awesome new home. If you're looking to buy a home, we can't recommend Rosie enough. Thank you so much, Rosie!

Rosie was absolutely fantastic to work with. She's knowledgable about so many different…read moreneighborhoods, and was able to help us as first time home buyers through every step of our process. She was super helpful with all our (many) questions, and was always able to give us great advice and help guide us when we needed it (which was a lot!). If you need an East Bay realtor, she's the one!

I would give Christine 10 stars if I could, she's that good! She's incredibly knowledgeable about…read morethe Bay Area housing market and knows all the micro-neighborhoods within it. She's reliable, responsive, and best of all she fights for her clients tooth and nail to get the house of their dreams. I spent a few months working with her closely to buy my first house, and the home we ended up in surpassed all my expectations! It just wouldn't have happened without Christine's dedication and partnership. She's very well respected among lenders and mortgage brokers in the Bay Area; they know she means business. She's also just a super fun, awesome person who will give 150% until she makes your dreams come true. 10 stars out of 5!!

Christine and I had an introduction call in January 2022 to review my goals for selling my Mare…read moreIsland home. From the beginning to the end of the home sale process, Christine provided exceptional service and expertise as a non-aggressive, unbiased agent. She helped me understand the home sale process, provided valuable market observations, and always displayed timely, personable, and excellent communication. During the process, she kept me appraised on the housing market as we planned to sell my home in August 2022. When the house was ready to be put on the market, resources such as staging, painters, and cleaning services were in place. What I appreciated most about Christine was that after she provided her expert opinion, she always left the decision to me without pressure. She respected my feedback and was open to my thoughts and concerns. Her professionalism and diligence put me at ease during every step of the home sale process, and we met our goal of selling my home within 90 days. Thank you, Christine, for your care and support during my first-time home sale experience. It was an excellent opportunity to meet you and have you as my agent.

My husband and I were house hunting and we had the pleasure of working with MVRod- and their team…read moreof awesome staff !! Their office is clean and they offer you a drink and a snack. We bought our kids and they were nice to our kids as well. Marco, his wife Vanessa and his family members Liggia and Jennifer all treated us with kindness, respect and patience. We couldn't have had a more pleasurable experience during our hunt for a new home. We had a terrible experience with a realtor before we met MVRod so we definitely know what it's like to work with a difficult and uncaring team. If you're looking for smart and knowledgeable people during your house hunting journey - look no further- you will find the best of the best here!

THE BEST!! Marco, Jorge, and the team were incredible partners throughout the entire process. They…read morehelped us get our house ready to list, they came up with a great marketing/listing strategy, they advised us on offers, and they helped us close on time. I recommend this team to anyone and everyone! We couldn't be happier with the care and attention we got on the sale of our home. Thank you all so much!

My wife and I came to Pittsburg to deal with her mother's estate. There has been some serious…read morefamily drama over the will, trust, bank accounts, etc A little bit biased, I admit - my wife knew April back in high school- but they, Dough especially, have really gone of their way to take us through this process. It's my mom-in-law's estate, and there are actual criminal acts we have to deal with. April and Doug have been perhaps the biggest blessing of the whole process. Doug even went out to buy us lunch, from my mother-in-laws's favorite restaurant. April and Doug have really gone above and beyond what they have to do just to sell a house. They actually care.

We are really happy that we chose Todd Hodson of Red Oak Realty to sell our vacant lot for us. He…read moredid a great job of educating and guiding us through the process. His experience and connections proved invaluable in preparing to put the property on the market, and it the end it sold extremely quickly. We couldn't be happier!

I have bought and sold homes for over 40 years across California and Maryland, and Alice Chang is,…read morewithout question, the most prepared and focused agent I have ever worked with. When I decided to sell my home in Sonoma, Alice came to our first meeting with exhaustive research and a clear, actionable plan to get the best price. Even though she was working outside her home county, her preparation was flawless. The results speak for themselves: my home sold within one week. Alice is now helping me find my next home, and she is just as impressive on the buying side--quick with disclosures and comparatives, and always providing sound, honest advice.

Alice helped me sell the home that I grew up in. Alice is experienced and knowledgeable, and she…read moreworks really, really hard. Alice isn't the type of agent who tells you what needs to happen and then says, "call me when you get it done." Alice will actually manage the fix-up process for you, which enables you to get your home on the market in a very timely fashion. If you think about it, that makes good business sense for her, too. My family home, as you can imagine, had a lot of emotional meaning for me and let me just say that there was also some family drama. Through it all, Alice showed what a determined AND compassionate person she is. Her team members are also on the ball, and I felt their support the whole way through this first-time selling experience. I'm glad I chose to work with Alice and her team at New Horizon Real Estate and highly recommend them.

Throughout our transaction, your meticulous attention to detail and proactive communication made…read moreour escrow together smooth and efficient. Your collaborative spirit and positive attitude further enriched our partnership, setting a standard of excellence for our industry. In recognizing your contributions, I am inspired by your unwavering pursuit of professionalism and integrity. Your approach not only enhances the client experience but also elevates the reputation of our profession as a whole. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with someone of your caliber and can't wait until to do another transaction with you in the near future.

I am so happy that my Husband and I selected Angelica as our Realtor! Angelica went above and…read morebeyond with her attention to detail and care for us! My Husband and I were very new to the process and asked a million questions along the way. Before we made our decision to select Angelica, she booked a "get to know me" type of interview consultation. I really appreciated the initial appointment because it allowed us to converse freely and ask any preliminary questions. We opted to select our own lender instead of the recommendation from Angelica, and she did not try to pressure or persuade us to change our decision. Ultimately, we regretted that decision because our lender dropped the ball and caused us so much avoidable stress. There were multiple mistakes from our outside lender and Angelica was such an advocate for us. Not only did she act as our Realtor, but she continuously followed up to get answers/clarification. Angelica was very knowledgeable with VA loans, so we felt very confident with working with her to close a deal. What impressed me the most is her caring attitude! I felt her genuine passion for the work she does, and it was very evident that she wanted to make sure all of our wants/needs were met. We saw the home, made the offer shortly after the viewing, and the offer was accepted the next day! Once the offer was accepted, Angelica prepared a very thorough PowerPoint presentation on the next steps before closing. The PowerPoint was super helpful! We called/texted/emailed so much that it started to feel like Angelica was a part of our family. We are now living in our home and we have Angelica to thank for that! I would recommend her to anyone interested in purchasing!

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.

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

It's been a pleasure working with Jennifer. She was incredibly patient, answering all of our many…read morequestions while generously sharing her extensive knowledge about rentals. Jennifer is transparent and never withholds information just to keep you dependent on her services -- in fact, she's more than willing to educate you so you can confidently manage your own property if you choose to. She's highly responsive and takes the time to carefully find the right tenant for you. We're truly grateful for the opportunity to work with her!

I have been outside the US for a prolonged length of stay due to family matters since 2017 and…read morefound out that the tenant who was renting our house was not reliable with what we agreed upon and unruly. We desperately needed a property manager to handle our rental property, after 2 years of being in distress. Lo and behold, my mom and I found Jennifer Diaz with exemplary reviews when she searched on the internet. I had a gut feeling that she was the one! Since then, she has truly been heaven-sent. She possesses the qualities of a great Property Manager for she is very knowledgeable of real estate property laws, hard-working, assertive, patient, conscientious, quick in responding to my inquiries, exuding grace under fire in times of stressful situation, and her negotiation skills are awesome. Her professionalism shows how much she cares in every aspect of her job. She is a miracle worker and has results-oriented mindset. I admire her attention to detail and prompt intervention from minor to major problems. We can focus more on our daily tasks now with the peace of mind, knowing that we are in good hands with Jennifer, and we feel secure with our rental property under her stern oversight. Having someone you can rely and trust for she values transparency is a rare find. The extra mile she will do for you is amazing. Most importantly, we love the fact that she listens to your concerns and would forward her best foot in coming up with a solution to make it doable. She is one of the reasons why we can go on living a stress-free life now, and my only regret is, how I wish I could have found and hired her sooner.