I cannot recommend our agent Amy Loughran and the whole team at Kate McCaffrey Group highly enough…read more As buyers in the notoriously tricky Alameda market, we found Amy's deep local experience and sharp instincts to be invaluable. She helped us navigate the common tactic of 'teaser' pricing (listing low to drive bidding wars) by providing clear, accurate data on where market rates actually sat. We ultimately purchased a Victorian home, and Amy was instrumental in helping us understand the special considerations and responsibilities that come with owning a historic resource. Her expertise in this area gave us a level of confidence we wouldn't have had otherwise. Once we were in escrow, Amy truly went above and beyond. Even through the holidays, she was incredibly responsive and never missed a beat. She provided us with excellent referrals for local contractors and was a wealth of knowledge regarding schools and neighborhood nuances. Even though we closed escrow just 2 days before New Year's Day, Amy and the others on the team kept us informed and moved the process along as quickly as possible. If you want a dedicated, well-connected team that truly understands the unique character of Alameda homes, work with these folks!

Jeanne did a wonderful job helping me find my forever home. She was responsive, patient, and easy…read moreto get along with. The process was easy to navigate and I cannot be happier with my purchase. Highly recommend!

Michele and Bradley made selling my Oakland home genuinely painless. They were communicative…read morethroughout, knew the market, and kept things moving even when escrow hit some snags with Alameda County recording. I always knew what was happening and why. If you're buying or selling in the East Bay, these two are the real deal.

I had a great experience working with Michele and her team…read more Due to a health issue, I was anxious to both buy a condo, and sell my house, at the same time. Michele made it happen. I'm now living in a wonderful condo, in a beautiful building, and my house sold for over asking. I feel that their marketing of my house was fantastic. If you're looking for a realtor that truly cares, is diligent and detail oriented, and will go the extra mile, I highly recommend Michele.

Ardalan helped me purchase my home in Alameda in 2011. It was a pleasure working with him because…read morehe will fight hard for you to get you the best deal. He pays great attention to your buying checklist and does his homework to narrow down your best options. His passion for hands on remodeling and design thinking is extremely valuable because that gives him the ability to have insights into the future potential and/or any anticipated issues. Would love to work with him again.

I trusted Ardalan to find me a great office space for my business, and I'm happy I did. He's very…read moreprofessional, knowledgeable about the market, and FUNNY! Ardalan explained the market and the lease strategy in a way that made me feel really comfortable. I really appreciated how he kept me in the loop with all updates and inquiries regarding my office space. I don't think I've ever had to leave him a voice message because he always picks up. Very happy with his work and I'll use him again for sure.

I hired Guy Blume to help me sell my two-family homes in Alameda, and I couldn't have asked for a…read morebetter experience. What really stood out was how hands-on he was. Guy didn't just give suggestions about preparing the properties for sale. He actually helped coordinate contractors and repairs to get the homes looking their best for buyers. That kind of support made the process much easier. He was always easy to reach, answered my questions clearly, and explained things in a way that helped me understand the process without ever talking down to me. When offers came in, he gave honest feedback and never pressured me to accept anything I wasn't comfortable with. If you're selling property in Alameda and want someone knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely looking out for your best interests, I highly recommend Guy.

We selected Team Guy after meeting with seven other realtors to sell our house. Guy's extensive…read moremarket knowledge and advice played an incredibly instrumental role in the sale. He provided invaluable insights and saw things we otherwise would have missed. He has a lot of experience doing what he does! Guy and Ashley both worked tirelessly to get results. We couldn't be happier with how quickly the house sold. Guy comes with our highest recommendation, as we have been thoroughly impressed with his work.

Sophia has been my realtor for 11 years. She has helped me to buy two houses, and also helped many…read moreof my friends buy and sell homes over the years. Sophia is great at understanding your needs, finding a house that works for you, and helping to strategize how to get the home you want in a way that feels like true partnership. Both times that I have used Sophia, the transaction was incredibly smooth. She's a great communicator, moves quickly, and is extremely knowledgable and transparent. I cannot give a higher endorsement. If you are looking for a realtor in Alameda, choose Sophia.

Our family has had the pleasure of working with Sophia Niu twice, and we honestly couldn't…read morerecommend her more. She helped us buy our first home in Alameda, which came with plenty of complications given our unique situation. Years later, when it was time to find our family's forever home, we knew right away we wanted to work with her again. Sophia patiently spent months touring homes with us, always offering honest opinions and thoughtful advice. She brings such a warm, kind energy that makes the whole process feel enjoyable and low-stress (as can be). Both times, Sophia impressed us with her professionalism, transparency, and realistic approach--always keeping our priorities, concerns, and budget in mind. On top of being an amazing realtor, she's incredibly well-connected and has been a huge help with everything home-related. Her reputation truly speaks for itself, and we wouldn't hesitate to work with her again in a heartbeat.

Kellen was a pleasure to work with throughout our home search. He's responsive, patient, and deeply…read moreknowledgeable about his local market. He lined up showings quickly, explained nuances we wouldn't have caught on our own, and walked us through every offer and closing detail with care. His team is tight and well-coordinated. When tricky property issues came up, he had contractor quotes and context in hand within a day, going above and beyond. He never rushed our decisions and always made us feel like the priority. Five stars, no hesitation.

We met Kellen a few years ago and have been looking for houses on/off over the duration with him…read more Then, Kellen recently helped us decide and move forward to buy our first home. Over these open house visits, he has been very supportive and answering our questions patiently while providing various improvement ideas. During the purchase process he has been very prompt and detailed while guiding us. Kellen and his team has been supportive in closing our house in a record time and also guiding us through various conversations with loaner(s), contractor(s), title company, insurance company(ies) and so on.

Lauren was so helpful in helping us purchase a home for the first time! As first time buyers, the…read moreprocess was daunting and completely foreign to us, but Lauren explained everything with clarity and patience, and provided us with all the tools and resources we needed to be successful. In this market you have to be nimble, and Lauren was incredibly responsive and available when we needed her. It was so reassuring to work with such a dedicated agent. What was really helpful was how well Lauren understood the market and her help with valuing listings. When it came time to submit an offer, she was so engaged and active in the negotiation and helped us get into contract on the first offer!

We worked with Yesenia Beatriz on the daunting task of buying a single-family home in SF. It seemed…read moreimpossible considering the enormous difference between asking and closing prices. Yesenia helped us understand where the market was at in different neighborhoods, so we could zero in on properties within our budget. Once we found the home that checked all our boxes, Yesenia worked overtime to arrange/attend a private viewing in the afternoon, then put together and submit the offer the following morning. Because of her keen knowledge of the market, we came in strong and were in contract that afternoon. Closing timelines in SF are very short, with a lot that can potentially go wrong and delay the process. Yesenia was on top of it the whole way. She regularly reminded us of things we needed to do, and when necessary, she talked directly to our loan and escrow offers to course correct and keep the closing on track. Since closing, Yesenia has stayed in contact and helped us with post-closing questions and issues (such as tracking down a missing key). To sum up, our purchase was successful because Yesenia is knowledgeable, responsive, and effective. She was dedicated to making our purchase a success, and we felt valued as clients.