We found Aaron via a recommendation from a friend who recently bought a house in Oakland…read more Aaron and the team were exactly what we needed as first time home buyers. They are very knowledgable in all the East Bay areas and really helped guide us through this entire process in such a calming and non-pushy manner. They walked us through what to look for while viewing a house, always went into crawl spaces to check out conditions, and carefully read through disclosures. Most importantly, when we bid on places they talked through what the house seemed to be valued at and what the market rate might be. When it came time to submit a bid, we felt like we were making an informed bid and never felt pushed outside what we were comfortable with. On top of his expertise in all things house related, his calming demeanor really helped us through this emotional process. We made a mistake on some of our paperwork and really appreciated how reassuring and thoughtful he was while he worked through it with us.

Aaron helped us sell and buy our home and is incredible to work with. What stands out about Aaron…read moreis his experience with East Bay real estate - he truly has a pulse on a very volatile market and a calm confidence that kept our minds at ease. He worked with us on pricing and offer strategies that helped us exceed our selling and purchasing goals - we couldn't be happier! Beyond that, we both have demanding jobs so corresponding during working hours was difficult, but Aaron made himself available to work within our schedule, which frequently meant early mornings/late at night. He went above and beyond! Aaron and the entire team at Cassel & Brown were professional, timely, and listened to all of our questions and concerns and provided in-depth answers, which helped us understand not only what we were doing, but why we were doing it. We believe that the most important decision we made when we decided to move was to work with Aaron!

We had an excellent experience working with Mitchel Barocio. We were able to sell our home…read moresurprisingly quickly during the holidays, something we had always heard was very difficult to do. His knowledge of the market, strategic pricing, and clear guidance made the entire process smooth and far less stressful than we expected. He was professional, responsive, and truly had our best interests in mind every step of the way. We felt confident knowing we were in good hands, and the results spoke for themselves. If you're looking for a Realtor who is dedicated, knowledgeable, and gets results, we highly recommend Mitchel Barocio and The Barocio Group.

This would be the second time working with Silvano and The Barocio Group to sell our home and buy a…read morenew home at the same time and I'm so glad we did. We also worked with Joey to find a replacement property and really enjoyed working with him he takes the time to listen to the needs of his clients and makes sure you find exactly what you are looking for. Silvano and Joey are excellent communicators, great negotiators, trustworthy, and professional. I also love that they treated us like family and always had our best interest. I highly recommend homeowners , family, and home buyers to work with this team because they're going to do everything that they can to give you the best results.

Cheyenne helped my boyfriend and I purchase our dream house in Kensington about a month ago. We…read morehave had a wonderful experience working with Cheyenne, from the first (zoom) meeting through now - as we are settling in to our new home. Cheyenne educated us in the eccentricities of the Oakland/Berkeley area housing market, was very patient as we explored different neighborhoods until we honed in on a few that were good fits for us, and helped us through the nerve-biting offer process. Cheyenne is very well connected to people that can help you both before and after your purchase - e.g. to home insurance, handy-people, landscaping; and can recommend reputable/respected companies for services like sewer later replacement. Cheyenne told us that he likes to establish long-term relationships with his clients - not just for this purchase but also for additional sales/purchases many years from now. We really appreciated how responsive, pro-active, and thorough Cheyenne has been. We've had a fantastic experience with him!

Cheyenne and his team were really great partners in helping me and my family find a new home in the…read moreEast Bay. He is well connected in the local market, and used his network to find us a good mortgage broker, inspection expert, builders, and roofers. He coached us through the bidding process, constantly communicating with us even while we were traveling overseas during that week. He was transparent about the range needed to win and his estimate was accurate. I'd highly recommend working with Cheyenne as he's a local expert that comes with a great network of professionals.

Scott Ward is a treasure. I can confidently say that my property would not have sold as smoothly…read morewithout Scott and his team. Starting the from the beginning, Scott was always honest, straightforward, and considerate. He felt like a true partner in this stressful process, but at the same time, he told me what I needed to hear rather than what I wanted to hear. His communication was consistently prompt and clear, and he was able to strike a balance of sharing enough information to keep me involved while avoiding oversharing. It was clear throughout the whole process that Scott was intimately familiar with Oakland, but in particular West Oakland, and could provide guidance specific to the property's neighborhood and its potential buyers. Once we found a buyer, there were quite a few road bumps that came up, but Scott went above and beyond to take on responsibilities of the buying agent when they dropped the ball and to nudge the lender and title company along when there were delays. For anyone looking for an agent who can offer a wealth of experience while being a pleasant and easy-going person, I wholeheartedly recommend Scott Ward.

Three anecdotes that illustrate how great Scott is:…read more 1) A week after we moved into our new home, I turned to my wife and said "I miss Scott." 2) We took to calling him Uncle Scott. 3) At one point, the seller told us she wished that Scott was her agent. He felt like a sage family member guiding us through buying our first home. He found us someplace truly special and navigated a very tricky buying process. He structured the entire deal and helped us unpack all the opportunities and challenges of a home that needs a bit of work. We couldn't be happier and have already recommended two friends to start working with him as they buy their first homes. You should work with him. You will be glad you did.

Seth is exactly the kind of real estate agent you want on your side. He is extremely smart,…read moreprofessional, meticulous, and patient, and he went out of his way to educate us on the market, the buying process, and the details we needed to pay attention to. He seems to know everyone in the business in our area, from lenders and agents to inspectors and contractors, which gave us a lot of confidence throughout the process. He made us feel safe because we knew we had such a solid professional representing us. He was never pushy, including when we eventually realized we were not ready to buy in this area. He did not pressure us or make us feel like we had wasted his time. If you are in the market, this is the agent you want.

Seth recently helped my partner and I purchase our first home…read more He is an amazing realtor and person, and certainly changed my impression of realtors in general. Here's some great things he did that went above and beyond what I expected: 1. Walked us through the whole homebuying process at the beginning, providing us with mock-up offer agreements and disclosure reviews with excellent guides so that we knew what to expect at every point 2. Provided wonderful and thorough reviews of the disclosures for the houses we were interested in (with the disclaimer that we needed to do our own due diligence as well, of course) 3. Adapted to multiple last-minute scenarios such as preemptive offers and changing bid dates 4. Provided us guidance on houses and pricing without pushing us 5. Introduced us to reputable local lenders, insurers and tradespeople - he has a great network in the area Seth is very personable and a joy to work with, and is extremely diligent and detail oriented. He was able to provide great guidance throughout the home buying journey. He also has wonderful taste in food and media, but that's just a bonus :)

I have nothing but positive things to say about Wes Knapp. My boyfriend was looking for a home to…read morepurchase and Wes was his realtor. I would go and look at the homes with them and Wes was always had a smile on his face.This was my boyfriends first experience in buying a home and believe me, it was a very stressful experience for him. Wes however, made the experience as painless as possible. He was always personable and very easy to work with. Wes was not only very knowledgeable about the homes he showed us but also VERY accommodating, extremely patient, and most importantly NOT the least bit pushy. Wes always had his best interest in mind and when things got a little frustrating he always put him at ease. Wes always gave him a 110% and I have no doubt that he'll do the same for all his clients. I HIGHLY recommend him to anyone looking for a home in the easy bay. 5 stars across the board for Wes Knapp, he's your guy!

Could not ask for better agent! Takes great care in finding out your needs and desires in…read moreproperties you may be looking to purchase. Very accommodating and easy to work with! So pleased I chose Wes to help me in my home search!

Katie Lederer helped first our son and then our daughter find a home in Oakland, so when we decided…read moreit was time to move up close to the kids and grandkids we went to the Lederer Team. Mio Sullivan was our realtor and we were delighted to work with her. We had very special needs and requirements and Mio had infinite patience with us over the span of two years as we searched for something we would love and still be able to purchase. Always when I would despair that we'd never be able to afford something close to where our kids live, she would counsel patience. We could only be up in Oakland periodically and for limited duration, but Mio kept sending us the listings and with time our views evolved. She took time to drive us through different neighborhoods when we thought we'd never get a place in Rockridge. Always she was kind and caring and a pleasure to be with. The story ends very happily with our new home in the "golden triangle" of Rockridge. We are thrilled to be able to walk to our kids, shopping, restaurants, and the farmer's market, and Mio made it happen. We will always be grateful as we settle into our lovely new home.

We had an absolutely outstanding experience working with Mio on the purchase of our new home in El…read moreCerrito. From the very first showing to the final signatures at closing, she was unfailingly responsive, deeply knowledgeable, and impressively proactive. Even on a tight timeline, Mio guided us through showings, negotiations, inspections, and escrow with seamless precision and genuine care. What truly set her apart was her talent for spotting potential issues before they became problems and presenting calm, practical solutions on the spot. Her local expertise and meticulous attention to detail gave us complete peace of mind throughout the entire process. A major bonus for our family was Mio's ability to communicate in Japanese. Complex real-estate jargon and last-minute negotiations were suddenly effortless, and we always felt 100 % clear on every decision. She was equally considerate of our schedule--whether we had toddlers in tow or needed evening calls after bedtime, Mio adapted without hesitation and kept stress to a minimum. Mio also connected us with top-tier specialists for financing, insurance, and other services. Each referral was prompt, professional, and--importantly--offered without any pressure, giving us confident, well-informed choices at every step. Thanks to Mio, we're now happily settled in a home we truly love. If you're looking for a realtor who combines expertise, foresight, and genuine client care, look no further. We recommend her more highly than words can say! エルセリートでの新居購入に際し、Mioさんにご担当いただけたことは、私たち家族にとって本当に幸運でした。 最初の内覧からクロージングのサインまで、Mioさんはいつでも迅速かつ的確に対応してくださり、その行動力と豊富な知識、そして先回りした提案力には心から感謝しています。タイトなスケジュールにもかかわらず、内覧・交渉・インスペクション・エスクロー手続きと、すべてを完璧な段取りで導いてくださったおかげで、終始安心して進めることができました。 特筆すべきは、問題が表面化する前に気付き、冷静かつ実践的な解決策をその場で提示してくださる洞察力です。ローカル市場への深い知見と細部へのこだわりは、私たちに大きな安心感を与えてくれました。 さらに、Mioさんは日本語でもコミュニケーションが取れるため、専門用語が飛び交う場面や急な交渉でも意思疎通がスムーズ。幼い子どもを連れていても、こちらのペースや時間帯に柔軟に合わせてくださり、ストレスを感じることは一切ありませんでした。 ファイナンスや保険などの分野でも、信頼できる専門家を迅速に紹介してくださりながら、決して押しつけることなく、常に私たちが納得できる選択肢を提示してくれたことにも感謝しています。 おかげさまで、今は家族みんなで心から気に入った家に暮らせています。 専門性・先見性・そして温かいホスピタリティを兼ね備えた最高のリアルターをお探しなら、Mioさんを強くおすすめいたします！

The home-buying experience was so much less daunting (and actually quite fun?) thanks to Tommy's…read moreguidance! My partner and I were not the easiest first-time home buyers to work with. We frequently had polar opposite opinions, went back and forth on our budget a few times, and were anxious wrecks throughout the process. Tommy handled it all with grace. He's extremely knowledgeable about the Bay Area market, so we felt fully in-the-know about what to expect, and how to ensure that we land our dream home. Thanks to his diligent search efforts, we found the right place months ahead of our expectations. Tommy continued to provide the support we needed throughout the escrow process, and beyond. Hard to express how thankful we are for his wisdom and levelheadedness. Super super happy at the end of this whirlwind experience!

Being a first-time home buyer can be intimidating, nervous, and exciting at the same time…read more Although we had a rough patch at the beginning with the real estate market and people outbidding us, Tommy was very supportive throughout the whole process. Tommy and Sara are a great team that brings 20+ years of real estate knowledge to the table. They are very knowledgeable in the East Bay area and both made it very comfortable for us to make our first purchase. Tommy and Sara took the time to meet our needs and help us every step of the way. They were both very diligent with reports, inspections, etc. They also made sure to be very transparent with information that was needed for each property. Tommy and Sara are very good at what they do and take the time to build that rapport with you so in return you are able to find your perfect home. I would definitely recommend the dynamic duo and look forward to working with them in the near future!