Laura is absolutely amazing! I have been following her home sales across the Peninsula for years,…read moreso when we were ready to sell our home in San Carlos, I knew immediately she was our number one choice. Selling a home can be incredibly stressful, but Laura made the process seamless. She connected us with fantastic professional help for painting and carpet installation, and her market expertise was invaluable. Her timing and pricing strategies were impeccable, allowing us to sell our home in record time, with total ease, and despite a challenging market. Thank you Laura!! We highly recommend Laura for anyone looking to buy or sell a home in the Peninsula!

We found Laura through a local parents' group, where she came highly recommended for her expertise…read morein the San Carlos real estate market. Laura's strong presence and connections are invaluable in today's market, as she's constantly aware of which homes are coming on the market and potential buyers for our home. When Laura came to see our property, she immediately dived in--educating us about her strategy and the best timing to sell. What made the selling process even more streamlined was that she had a team of contractors on hand to help prepare the home for sale and maximize its value. You can truly see Laura's dedication to her work in the way she frequently stops by our property to ensure it remains clean and presentable. We couldn't have asked for a better agent to sell our home for top dollar--her strategy is key to making any home she touches stand out.

When my brother and I were going through one of the most difficult times of our lives after the…read morepassing of our parents, we were faced with the overwhelming task of selling their home. The house needed a significant amount of work, and emotionally and logistically, we were not in a position to manage contractors or renovations on our own. From the very beginning, Holly Noto of Coldwell Banker was incredible. She explained that she had a trusted crew who could handle the necessary work and that the process would be interest-free, which immediately eased a great deal of stress. The transformation was truly remarkable. The house looked absolutely beautiful--so much so that I honestly wished I could move back into it myself. It had always been a great home, but Holly and her team brought out its full potential. The staging was done flawlessly and made a huge difference. What stood out most to me was how seamless Holly made the entire process. There was a significant amount of paperwork involved, and I was worried it would be overwhelming. Holly walked us through everything with patience and clarity, always making herself available to answer questions. She never once made me feel like any question was unnecessary, and if I made a mistake, she reassured me that it was never a problem and could always be fixed. Holly went above and beyond in every way. She hosted an open house and, within just four days, we received seven offers. The entire experience was handled with professionalism, care, and efficiency, and most importantly, with no stress for us during an already emotional time. I truly cannot recommend Holly enough. She made what could have been an overwhelming and painful process feel manageable and even smooth. I will absolutely work with Holly again for any future real estate needs. Thank you to Holly and Coldwell Banker for your compassion, expertise, and outstanding service.

Truly excellent service to me on Holly's part for my recent purchase. She not only offered expert…read moreadvice and guidance at all stages of my search, she undertook a massive, week-long investigation to establish the correct property unit number of my HOA with the city assessor's office, after the title insurance company failed to address our concerns about competing lot numbers for maps in the public domain. Highly recommended!

Vicky is the real deal. She was on top of everything throughout our home buying process -- whenever…read morewe had questions about a property, renovation history, house details, she'd get back to us almost instantly. She really knows her stuff on inspections and disclosures too, which made us feel a lot more confident as buyers. And when we hit a snag with our insurance agent, she stepped in and helped us get it sorted without losing momentum on closing. Professional, responsive, knowledgeable -- highly recommend her to anyone buying in the Bay Area!

So glad we worked with Vicky! She is efficient, super responsive, and helped us secure our first…read moresingle-family home in a very competitive neighborhood. The entire closing process was incredibly fast and smooth. Highly recommend her services!

Liz is truly one of a kind! As first-time homebuyers, my…read morehusband and I could not have asked for a better guide and partner on our journey to finding our first home in Redwood City. From day one, Liz went above and beyond--not only as a realtor but as a trusted friend and confidant who made the process feel exciting, personal, and stress-free. Here's what stood out to us about working with Liz: * Deep understanding of our needs: She took the time to get to know us, our lifestyle, our priorities, and even the little details that mattered most. Every home she showed us felt like a thoughtful match. * Above-and-beyond support: We didn't have a car during our search, and Liz never hesitated to pick us up and personally take us to every open house. That gesture alone speaks volumes about her kindness and dedication. * Expert knowledge and emotional presence: Her insights about neighborhoods, disclosures, and the entire buying process were spot on. She made everything easy to understand and always ensured we felt confident with each decision. * Patience and responsiveness: No matter how many questions we asked (and there were plenty!), Liz was always patient, quick to respond, and genuinely happy to help. * A true partner through and through: Even after closing, she stayed in touch, guiding us toward trusted local professionals for contractor and home improvement needs. Liz made what could have been an overwhelming process feel warm, smooth, and even joyful. We started this journey looking for a house, but thanks to Liz, we found a home and a lifelong friend. Thank you, Liz, and the entire Veritas team, for making our dream of homeownership a reality! If you're buying a home in the Bay Area, go with Liz- there truly is no better option. P.S. If you'd like to hear more about our experience, Liz is welcome to share my contact info. I'd be happy to chat and personally share why we think she's amazing.

Liz at Veritas Homes is an amazing realtor and helped us find our home in San Carlos. She is…read morepatient, kind, and non-judgemental but will share her opinion when prompted. As first-time home buyers, we had a lot of questions and she guided us through the entire process with calm and ease. We felt completely comfortable and trusted Liz's judgment throughout the process. She remained open to our ideas and understood our constraints. Not only did Liz support our home buying process but she has also served as a trusted sounding board for our home renovations and has recommended a number of local experts including our general contractor and our pediatrician. Thank you Liz and the entire Veritas team for helping make our dream of home ownership possible!

It was wonderful working with Julie and Peter. It was our lucky day when we selected them as our…read morerealtors. We were selling while being in another location. Their market analysis and selling strategy resulted in quick success. Julie also had good advice on what to invest in to get the best return on the investment in upgrades. Their crews took over, updated, and prepared the property for sale. We didn't need to get involved remotely. People who saw the house and the ad campaign commented on how well the house showed. It sold rapidly (super rapidly!) for more than our goal price. From moving out our stuff, to upgrades, to closing, was only 2 months start to finish. Peter and Julie have a unique ability to be both friendly and genuine, yet also tough negotiators. I felt they were really partners and were looking out for my interests throughout--including advising me on considering renting out the house--which would have earned them nothing. Amazing from beginning to end.

If you are in need of an outstanding realtor in San Mateo County, you need to contact Julie…read moreBaumann! After interviewing a half dozen realtors,she and her husband, Peter, won us over with energy, enthusiasm and positive spirit! They worked tirelessly on open houses themselves and got us what we needed ... a great offer!

We sold our Mountain View townhome with Rainmaker Real Estate. Their in-depth knowledge of the…read moreMountain View, Los Altos, and adjacent towns was key in our selection of Rainmaker. Another factor in selecting Rainmaker was Yao Li's diligent preparation and planning of the pre-sale process. She is awesome! Leading up to the on-market listing, Alex was super clear and explicit on what will happen and how to prepare. He also provided thoughtful advice on what listing price to select in order to attract the most buyers. We were able to go on-market, do showings, send out disclosures, and request offers in no time. Alex's support extended to a great conversation on the pros/cons of each offer, which led us to being under contract very quickly. In the end, Rainmaker Real Estate was awesome to work with. Alex and Yao provided a great product with *ZERO* drama, which is what we wanted. We will use them again, if we are in the market to purchase something in the MTV/Los Altos area.

I purchased my current home with Rainmaker about a decade ago! Alex paired me with the right…read moreperson on his team to work with. I always felt I could go to either of them with questions and concerns. Through the years, we've stayed loosely in touch. Recently I asked Alex his thoughts on a second property, sharing my concerns and parameters. He had/has really good ideas, has experience with handling different situations, and I didn't/don't feel at all pressured to purchase. When it comes, hoping the second time goes just as well!

We moved to the peninsula less than a year ago and started renting with the plan to buy a house in…read morethe coming year or two. When we interviewed realtors we were drawn to Raziel because it felt like every question we had was answered and backed up by data-driven analyses. We were also really intrigued by his unconventional process that is extremely involved in the beginning. Coming from out of state we learned so much about the area and what kinds of properties we could expect for our budget in each neighborhood we were interested in. This allowed us to really hone in our search and made the process less stressful because at that point we knew exactly what we wanted and were prepared for the right house to come along. During this time Raziel also guided us through the process of understanding buying a turn-key property vs. something that would need renovations. When we found our ideal property, we were a little anxious because it was an off-market Hillsborough house. But Raziel was quick to move and get us a showing and guide us to make the right offer for the property. It was complicated, as some off-market listings can be, but it was Raziel's strong relationship with the listing agent that helped our offer prevail. We have to say that every time we saw a house and the listing agent heard we were working with Raziel they had a genuinely warm reaction that made it obvious he is well-liked and respected in his field. Also, Raziel knew our plan was to buy in the 1-2 year range and we never felt pressure to move that timeline up. Instead, for every house we considered putting an offer on, Raziel gave us a thorough discussion of all the reasons why someone would not want to buy the house, and that helped us really decide if it was the right property for us. It always felt like he truly wanted to find us the right house for our family, not just make a business transaction. We feel so grateful that we worked with Raziel and his team to find our ideal property (thank you Jenny and Angilee!).

Raziel and his team (Jenny, Angilee, Emily) are exceptional! With their support, we bought our home…read moresooner than we expected, and the entire process was incredibly smooth: our very first offer was accepted. In the Peninsula's competitive market, we couldn't believe it! As first time home buyers, we were looking for someone deeply knowledgeable who could guide us through the entire process: from understanding local neighborhoods and why buyers might choose one over the other, narrowing down our criteria along with what's realistic in our budget, doing diligence when the right house pops up, and navigating the offer process. We didn't know what we didn't know, and we really wanted an expert. Raziel was exactly who we were looking for! He has a very well-structured process that we loved - touring neighborhoods, looking at past sold homes together, and moving quickly when the right house pops up. I really enjoyed learning as much as I could from Raziel, as he has so much local knowledge that I would never have learned otherwise. For the home we ultimately purchased, he suggested bringing an engineer on-site to take a look at the house before we submitted our offer. He also flagged an unusual item in the seller's disclosure packet that he hadn't seen before and recommended reviewing it with a real estate attorney. We followed both suggestions. Everything checked out, and because of that diligence, we felt confident submitting our offer. We would not have taken those extra steps without his guidance. Raziel truly de-risked the process as much as possible. By offer day, we felt informed and prepared. We love our home and are incredibly grateful for Raziel and his team. We can't recommend them highly enough!

Working with Debbie and team was a masterclass in professional integrity. In a fast-paced market…read morewhere it's easy to feel like just another transaction, she consistently prioritized our needs above all else. Her transparency kept us grounded, and her focus on our comfort made a high-stakes process feel manageable. If you are looking for an agent who values your long-term goals over a quick sale, Debbie is the gold standard Colleen Pimentel

We have known Debbie for many years during which she has helped us with our various real-estate…read moretransactions (sale and purchase). She is obviously a top-ranked realtor for a reason! Her knowledge of real-estate market in the San Mateo county is unparalleled, and her extensive array of resources and connections will help the clients to achieve a good return on their investments. She genuinely cares about her clients and goes beyond the norm to help them in the process.

I recently worked with Jennie and Mindy to sell my townhome, and the experience exceeded my…read moreexpectations. They were knowledgeable, responsive, and supportive throughout the entire process, from pricing and preparation to negotiations and closing. A special thank you to Mindy, who was always patient, detail oriented, and quick to answer questions. Her communication and guidance made the entire process incredibly smooth and stress free. Thank you, Jennie and Mindy, for all of your hard work and support :)

Amazing event! Love Jennie and Mindy at Zen Coast Homes! We enjoyed going to the movies paid by…read morethem at Tanforan. Thank you!!

Liz is an amazing realtor and helped us find our home in San Carlos. She is patient, kind, and…read morenon-judgemental but will share her opinion when prompted. As first-time home buyers, we had a lot of questions and she guided us through the entire process with calm and ease. We felt completely comfortable and trusted Liz's judgment throughout the process. She remained open to our ideas and understood our constraints. Not only did Liz support our home buying process but she has also served as a trusted sounding board for our home renovations and has recommended a number of local experts including our general contractor and our pediatrician. Thank you Liz and the entire Veritas team for helping make our dream of home ownership possible!

Liz is a consummate professional. From the very first moment we met her, we knew we were in good…read morehands. She helped us set up a plan, execute it, and ultimately deliver a home sale that far exceeded our expectations. She was very good with communication, super detail-oriented, and she also had a cadre of excellent specialists to help get our home to its best. With Liz, you are not going to get all of the smoke and mirrors with other realtors. She will give it to you straight and she will explain her reasoning and logic. That being said, she is also super good at managing the sales process with the buyers.