Carisa was honestly amazing to work with. She handled the listing of our home in El Sobrante and…read moremade the whole process feel so much easier than we expected. She was on top of everything - communication, strategy, timelines - and we always felt like we were in good hands. Anytime we had a question or needed guidance, she was quick to respond and gave thoughtful, clear advice. What stood out most was how much she genuinely cared. It never felt transactional - she really wanted the best outcome for us and put in the work to make that happen. Super grateful we had her as our agent and would 100% recommend her to anyone thinking about selling.

INCREDIBLE! Carisa made all of our real estate dreams come true. We were in a crunch to get in a…read morehouse because our baby was due in a few months and we wanted to be in a house and settled before the baby's arrival. Carisa went above and beyond, working day, night and weekends to find the perfect house for us. She negotiated hard and got as in incredible deal. Now, we're in our home, raising the baby and ready to enjoy the holidays in our new place

This is a review for Laura as a real estate agent, but also as a solid human being. She helped me…read morepurchase a house that my mother had found a block away from the house I was born in. Although it was 10 years ago, the experience was quite memorable for me, I had worked with another agent before her that didn't even compare. The house was in pretty good shape, but after the inspections, Laura was able to negotiate 10%+ off of the accepted price due to the need for a sewer lateral upgrade and some foundation work. She really had my best interest in mind and I don't take for granted her integrity, and her absolute passion for what she does. Anyone would be lucky to utilize her expertise in the field, and to be blessed by her overall good spirit and energy. If I ever decided to sell, she would be my go to with absolutely no hesitation or reservations. I hope you are well Miss Laura, I send you all the best from Berzerkeley, keep kickin' butt in all your endeavors me lady. *Insert heart emoji here.

Laura is that one in a million agents and people that you always dream of finding. She truly takes…read morecare of every detail and actually finds a way to make the extremely stressful real estate process fun! I can't give enough stars or accolades - you will be blessed to work with her and highly regretful if you choose otherwise.

We recently worked with Lisa on the sale of our single-family home, and her execution throughout…read morethe process was exceptional. Our property is located in a desirable neighborhood with historically low turnover. Positioning the home required an exceptional command of hyper-local knowledge and a continuous pulse on the changing dynamics across the I-680 corridor, specifically the nuances between different neighborhoods. Lisa's valuation approach was objective, well-supported by market research, and deeply informed by her local experience. This proved vital when a macroeconomic shift occurred mid-listing; Lisa rapidly synthesized updated market data, providing the clarity we needed to maintain confidence in our strategy. Operationally, Lisa is savvy, resourceful and highly adaptive. She synchronized a complex sequence of inspections and documentation with total organization, and the staging team she brought in remarkably highlighted the property's strengths. At times when we were traveling with limited availability, she independently drove the project forward while keeping us seamlessly updated. When decisions were required from afar, she structured and analyzed the options clearly, allowing us to evaluate the trade-offs and make choices efficiently. Above all, Lisa earned our complete trust. She maintained total transparency throughout the process, proactively flagging any potential conflicts of interest and ensuring our fiduciary protection remained paramount. During negotiations, she laid out the objective pros and cons of each scenario without pressure, enabling us to make decisions with confidence. For anyone seeking an agent who operates with intelligence, absolute integrity, and structural competence, Lisa is an outstanding choice.

Lisa has worked patiently with my parents for over the past year. She is a true professional-…read moreincredibly honest, kind and responsive. It has been quite a while since my mom and dad have purchased a home, and the process has changed substantially. Lisa took the time to make them feel comfortable and it was a relief to know that they were in excellent hands. Posting on behalf of my mom and dad: "We have had the pleasure of working with an amazing real estate agent: Lisa Hopkins.  Lisa is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, professional and diligent.  We consulted with her on the purchase of three different properties and she was tireless in addressing all of our questions and concerns.  She was always responsive and kept us continually updated- we felt she was always working for us.  We can recommend Lisa without any reservations and only our highest acclaim."  - Craig and Patty Dever

If you're buying a home in the East Bay, Joy Rayner will deliver an exceptional experience. I have…read moreworked with several realtors over the years and my experience with Joy was the best one I've ever had. She helped me purchase an off-market property in Montclair, and the entire process was seamless from start to finish. As a dentist using a doctor loan, I had specific financing needs, and Joy was incredibly knowledgeable -- she connected me with the right lender and guided me through every step. She knows the Lamorinda, Oakland and Montclair real estate market inside and out, and she was always honest, responsive, and strategic. I felt like I had a true advocate on my side, especially in such a competitive market. She never pressured me to do anything I wasn't comfortable with and truly helped me find the perfect home for my specific needs. If you're looking for a top East Bay real estate agent who understands off-market deals, unique financing like physician loans, and how to win in this market -- Joy's the one.

Joy is a true professional who is also a joy to work with. She and her team helped us with every…read moreaspect of our home purchase. Joy never made us feel like "just another customer" but instead took the time to understand our needs as homebuyers and treated us as family. I strongly recommend Joy to anyone looking for a buyer's agent.

If you're looking for a sign, this is it. Sophia helped us purchase our first home and we truly…read morecouldn't have had a better experience. She is extremely knowledgeable, relatable and responsive. In the midst of a pandemic and highly competitive market, she went above and beyond to help us understand every detail of the purchasing process, went on countless home tours and provided all the tools to help us write our most competitive offers. Home buying is such a personal (let's be honest -- stressful) experience yet Sophia helped us feel supported and confident throughout the process. She knows the area, is dialed-in to the ever-shifting market and can be trusted to give honest, insightful feedback. Without a doubt, we would work with Sophia and team at PDX Inspired in the future and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to purchase or sell! We're elated to be in our new home, but honestly? ... we miss chatting with and seeing Sophia on a daily basis. And if that's not a rave review for a real estate broker, I don't know what is.

If Yelp would give a million star review option, Sophia would be the poster child in that…read morecategory. By far the best experience that we could have asked for. Sophia and her team handled everything. She touches on all the reasons you called it home for so long and it makes a HUGE difference! For us, it was multiple offers six figures over asking price in a weekend. Its because of their marketing genius, the way they market your property is cutting edge and it pays off huge, they handled all the logistics from start to finish. It was punctual, communicative, professional and efficient, I could go on and on about how great it was working with Sophia and KC. They are great people and are great at what they do. I highly recommend them, they are my go to realtor team from now on. They killed it.$

As investors, finding a fixer upper with enough margin to make sense in today's market is no easy…read moretask, especially in an area where competition is fierce and homes regularly attract dozens of offers. When we found the property we wanted, there were more than 45 offers on the table. Somehow, we won the deal without being the highest offer. That outcome was a direct reflection of Misha's strategy, relationships, and negotiation skills. Instead of simply telling us to offer more money, she helped us position our offer in a way that appealed to the seller while still protecting our bottom line. She understood our investment goals and never lost sight of the numbers. What impressed us most was her ability to identify potential red flags, ask the right questions, and protect our interests throughout the process. She helped us look beyond the excitement of getting a deal and focus on the details that could impact the property's value, renovation costs, and overall profitability. Having someone who could spot issues early and provide honest guidance gave us tremendous confidence. Her market knowledge, attention to detail, and strong relationships with other agents helped our offer rise to the top in an incredibly competitive situation. In a market where many people assume the highest offer always wins, Misha proved otherwise. Thanks to her expertise, we secured an amazing opportunity, maintained the margins we were looking for, and felt confident every step of the way. If you're looking for a Realtor who understands investment properties, protects your interests, and knows how to win in a competitive market, Misha is someone you want in your corner.

Working with Misha was truly an incredible experience. She is such a kind soul, and beyond that,…read moreincredibly smart and intuitive when it came to understanding what I actually needed in a home--not just what I thought I wanted. That level of insight made all the difference. Misha consistently had access to off-market opportunities and "coming soon" listings before any other agent I had worked with in the past, which gave me a huge advantage in a competitive market. Her dedication, local expertise, and strong work ethic were evident every step of the way. We found ourselves in multiple-offer situations, but thanks to her sharp negotiation skills and strategic approach, she was able to secure me my dream home. I couldn't be more grateful for her guidance and support throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend Misha to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, driven, and genuinely caring real estate professional.

Buying a home is incredibly stressful, but Erin made the process feel easy. She is so much more…read morethan just a realtor; she was our advocate every step of the way. As buyers, we had tons of questions, and Erin took the time to answer every single one with patience and clarity. We really leaned on her expertise to cover our blindspots, and she pointed out critical details we never would have thought of on our own. Beyond her expert advice, she was amazing on the logistics side and took the heavy lifting off our plate by scheduling all of our inspections. She did a great job negotiating our price (she's a pro) and stayed incredibly diligent about keeping us aware of important deadlines. She even maintained constant communication with our lender to ensure a smooth closing. We felt supported and informed the entire time. Thank you, Erin! A++++

Erin McKeon's expertise in pricing, marketing, and negotiating helped us sell 2 houses. I would…read morerecommend Erin McKeon to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

A year and a half ago I found myself in the role of Trustee of a good friend's Trust upon his…read morepassing. Included in the estate were two homes, his personal home of many years in Kensington, and a rental home in Berkeley. Both needed some updating. I started my search for a real estate agent by noticing the companies that were already selling in both neighborhoods. Then I went to the firm's website and reviewed the credentials listed for their various agents to develop a short list. I interviewed several real estate agents before settling on Tracy Palma at Sotheby's. I could not be happier at that choice. We tackled the Kensington home first because of the red tape involved in selling what had been a rental home in Berkeley. Tracy's knowledge of the aesthetic appeal of the market was very helpful in thinking about what would be needed to most efficiently market the property. In addition, she is very well connected and was able to bring in experienced contractors and design experts to come up with a renovation plan, and then the proper people to execute it. All along she oversaw the project and provided progress reports. When the time came, she brought in an excellent stager to ready the home for showing. It had been many years since I had either sold, or bought, a single-family home. Tracy came up with a marketing plan that was not what I expected but turned out to be perfect. The actual marketing went smoothly and exactly as she had planned resulting in multiple over list offers with only two weeks on the market. Throughout Tracy was superb on communicating each and every development. Once the Kensington home was sold and the tenant was out of the Berkeley home Tracy brought her design team to work on a plan for that one. When a neighbor reached out to see if the home was going to be for sale Tracy came up with recommendations for an "as is" sale and quite literally within a week that home was sold to an all-cash buyer without the need to do any upgrade and renovation work. I'm confident that the "as is" price exceeded the net that I would have gotten after putting a couple of months work and several hundred thousand dollars into improvements. The long and short is that through these two quite different experiences I have come to regard Tracy as an excellent representative whether one is selling or buying a home in the Bay Area. I add the buying part because a big part of being an excellent representative for sellers is understanding the buyer's perspective. Larry Luckham

Tracy was AMAZING!! She had my house updated, renovated and sold in less than 2 months. It sold…read morethe day it listed for way over asking price. She then helped me purchase a new home in less than 3 weeks after the sale of the original home... She walked me through each step of the renovation, selling and purchasing process; even being a witness to the signing with the notary! I was completely at ease throughout the process because of her vast knowledge and experience. She worked tirelessly day and night and responded immediately to any questions or concerns. She even took time to speak with my daughter (who is entering real estate school) about where to go and how to obtain a license. She always went above and beyond what was needed or expected! I cannot even put into words how highly I recommend her!