Sarah is a ride-or-die, absolute rockstar of a realtor. During our year and a half of searching for…read morea home, Sarah spent hours upon hours with us visiting houses, scrutinizing them closely, guiding us through disclosures, and strategizing on offers. Her generosity with her time and expertise, responsiveness, and communication are second to none. She never pushed us and checked in consistently about what we felt comfortable with, and when we agonized over decisions or chose not to offer, she was always unbelievably patient and supportive. She jumped on multiple last minute offers for us with total grace and professionalism. Her structural knowledge and expertise was the most amazing asset and she built deep trust by giving it to us straight when a house's issues were profound and concerning. She proved time and time again to us that she was genuinely invested in helping us find the right home, whatever it took, telling us multiple times she was in it with us for the long haul. We had life conversations in the crawl space under houses, experienced the worst attic she had ever been in, and frankly just enjoyed hanging out with her as a great human. She is not afraid to get her hands dirty, and goes so far above and beyond for her clients, it's astounding. When we finally found a home, it was one she sent us which we had overlooked but because of her network and relationships, we were able to jump on an opportunity quickly and make a winning offer. Thanks to her we had exact clarity on the work needed and expected costs. And she continued to support us through escrow and after closing, answering every question, strategizing about repairs, and sharing her invaluable list of trusted local contacts, smoothing the way at every stage. She is deeply embedded in the East Bay real estate community which is critical in such a tough and small market - relationships really matter. We also got to work with her daughter Ellie a few times, who is just as wonderful. They are truly the dream team. We are so grateful to work with and know Sarah, and cannot recommend her highly enough.

As a Realtor with 27 years of experience at a world-renowned luxury brokerage, I have very high…read morestandards when it comes to real estate professionals. When my husband and his siblings needed to sell their parents' home after 58 years of family ownership, we knew we needed someone exceptional. Sarah Ridge exceeded every expectation. Not only is Sarah an expert in the Berkeley and El Cerrito market, but she also brought together an outstanding team that made the entire process seamless. From strategic pricing and marketing to thoughtful updates, staging, and preparation, every recommendation was spot-on and designed to maximize the home's appeal and value. What impressed me most was Sarah's ability to guide our family through what was an incredibly emotional transition. She was always available, communicated clearly, and patiently walked everyone through each step of the process. Her professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail gave us complete confidence from start to finish. Thanks to Sarah's market knowledge, strong negotiation skills, and excellent relationships with other agents, we received multiple offers and ultimately found the perfect buyer for this cherished family home. The entire experience could not have gone more smoothly. Sarah is constantly studying the market, touring new inventory, and maintaining strong relationships throughout the East Bay, giving her an unmatched pulse on the local real estate landscape. If you're buying or selling in Berkeley, El Cerrito, or the surrounding East Bay communities, I cannot recommend Sarah highly enough. You will be in exceptional hands. Simply put, I wouldn't choose anyone else for this area.

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!

Selling occupied rental property is challenging and you need an agent that knows how to work well…read morewith tenants. Krista had done OK with a prior sale of a vacant condo (although in retrospect she pushed me to spend on some costly and unnecessary upgrades and I had to remind her to pursue the offer we got) so I asked her to be an agent to sell an occupied duplex. She confused the tenants such that they thought they didn't have to do showings and estoppels and tried to extort me for this and it was difficult to clear this up. Worst of all she did not supervise the inspector well so he left the oven on for about eight hours scaring the tenants when they got home and creating a serious safety issue. She claimed she took a photo of the oven showing it was off before she left but the time stamp showed the photo was in the middle of the inspection about an hour before it was done. This created much difficulty with the tenants and I had to start over with another realtor delaying the sale by about a month. I suggest using a different realtor who is more focused on your sale.

Working with "the Rachels" over the past year was an incredible experience. Buying a home is a wild…read moreride, and having such knowledgeable, supportive partners by our side made all the difference. We never felt lost throughout the process. What sets them apart is that it's clear they both genuinely love what they do. Their warm, enthusiastic energy made an otherwise stressful process feel exciting, and that passion shows up in everything including how beautifully they market the homes they list. Seeing their approach gives us full confidence we'd be in great hands when it comes time to sell as well. If you're looking to buy or sell in El Cerrito, Rachel and Rachel know this area inside and out. Don't hesitate - they are the team you want in your corner!

Our experience with the Rachel's as first-time homebuyers in the El Cerrito/Richmond Annex area was…read morefantastic! They were approachable and easy to work with, patient with all our first-time homebuyers questions and concerns, really knowledgeable about the area, and quick to respond to everything. We loved working with them and would recommend them to anyone. We especially appreciated that they let us go at our own pace and make decisions in our own comfort zone while also providing really useful tips and insights that helped us understand the market and feel out what was reasonable for our goals in context. And at the same time, they were ready to jump in with us feet first when we felt ready!

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!

Found Yuqi via Yelp. Alden, Lotus and Yuqi are fantastic team! They are efficient and get to the…read morepoint yet super friendly. Thank you again for selling our occupied duplex.

I was searching for a good real estate agent, and I gained a friend in the process. Yuqi is a…read morethoughtful, respectful, and diligent young man of faith. I have worked with seven other real estate agents in the Bay Area over the course of my life, and I consider Yuqi one of the best. If you are looking for a real estate agent in the Bay Area, then you owe yourself at least a call with him. Positive qualities: Responsive, Willing to investigate ordinances, Willing to travel 30+ miles, Coordinate and map multiple site visits, Post-sale follow-through Thanks, Yuqi.

We recently worked with Jodi and the Kai Real Estate team to sell our Oakland condo, and the…read moreexperience was exceptional. Jodi brought an impressive depth of market knowledge, strategic pricing, and local expertise. She and the team managed the entire process flawlessly, and we secured an excellent outcome. They completely live up to their name - bringing kindness, authenticity, and absolute integrity to the table - and we highly recommend them as a top-tier brokerage in the East Bay.

Jodi was responsive to set up the first meeting but then started to slow down after we did the…read morelisting agreement. She took a week just to skim through the inspection report and then gave hasty repair recommendations much of which I didn't end up needing and would have been a waste of money. It was peak home sale season but that was the same for other realtors who made more time for us. When I asked if she could respond faster she basically said she was busy (so then don't take me as a customer), I was a low priority for her and we could end our agreement so we did. This delayed an already difficult home sale process by a couple weeks and wasted my time. I suggest finding a different realtor who will make you a priority and save you time and money.

Christine was highly recommended to us by another agent, and from our very first meeting, I knew…read moreshe was the right fit for us. As first-time homebuyers, we interviewed a few agents before meeting Christine, but she immediately made us feel comfortable. She understood what we were looking for in a home, what our priorities were, and what our timeline was. Christine quarterbacked the entire process while always making us feel like we were the ones making the final decisions. Rather than telling us what we should or shouldn't do, she presented different options, explained the pros and cons, and empowered us to make informed choices. What stood out the most was how personal the experience felt. It never felt like a business transaction--it felt like we had a longtime friend guiding us through one of the biggest milestones of our lives. She genuinely cared about making sure we felt confident and happy with every decision we made. She took what could have been an overwhelming process and made it feel manageable every step of the way. I honestly don't know how she does it. I know she has countless clients, but somehow she has a special gift for making you feel like you're her only one. We're excited to officially say we're homeowners, and we're incredibly grateful Christine was the one who helped us get here. The only downside is that we don't get to work with her anymore--at least until it's time to buy our next property! If you're looking for a realtor who is trustworthy, patient, knowledgeable, and truly has your best interests at heart, I can't recommend Christine enough. Thank you for helping make our dream of owning our first home a reality!

It was a pleasure working with Christine on the sale of my listing. She represented VA buyers. We…read morereceived multiple offers and their offer was the best and highest. The trustee of the estate was married to a veteran. It was icing on the cake when the family found out they are a military family. The transaction involved a longer escrow than expected, but Christine was exceptional every step of the way. She remained professional, responsive, and solution-oriented throughout the process. Most importantly, she did an incredible job keeping her buyers informed, encouraged, and committed, even when challenges arose. As a listing agent, I truly appreciate working with agents who communicate well, advocate for their clients with integrity, and collaborate to keep the transaction moving forward. Christine embodies all of those qualities. It was an honor helping one veteran pass his home on to another military family, and I'm grateful Christine was part of making that happen. I look forward to working with Christine again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, dedicated, and compassionate real estate professional.

Look no further for your real estate dream team. We had the pleasure of working with Winkler Real…read moreEstate Group--Laura, Danielle, Julia, and Jeffrey--for the sale of our Albany home. They were invaluable partners for our cross-country move, helping us navigate all the complex details of selling our home in California and moving back to New York. Here's a perfect example of what sets them apart: After they landed us a strong off-market offer, the inspection revealed major "invisible" damage needing a full bathroom renovation and serious roof repairs. The offer fell through, but the team took complete ownership, managed multiple contractor bids, and oversaw the entire project to get the house market-ready. They turned a stressful outcome into a completely seamless process. All their hard work led to a great outcome. Our home went from listing to closing in under a month, and that incredible speed is what allowed us to successfully secure a new home in Brooklyn that we're absolutely thrilled about. And when we say they go above and beyond, we mean it. They helped us find a cross-country mover. They literally came over to help us pack. In a moment that showed their true character, they even rescued a box of old photos we'd accidentally left for the trash and mailed it to us in Brooklyn. Their responsiveness was instantaneous throughout our months working together, and they were true partners in every sense of the word. If you want a team that delivers outstanding results and handles every challenge with grace and integrity, this is the one. We recommend them wholeheartedly.

Leaving this review as a local lender. I worked with Jeffrey Vu recently who works on this team…read more His skill level, negotiating skills, and transaction management were excellent. Highly recommend this team for local real estate services in the Bay Area!!

I've been engaged in the real estate industry for more than 30 years, as a certified appraiser,…read morereal estate broker, and general contractor. Because of my real estate experience, I was entrusted to handle the sale of a house that has been in our family for over 90 years. Even with my real estate experience the mere thought of finding a Realtor and getting the house ready for sale stressed me out because it's located out of town and my time is limited because of work and family. I live in Los Angeles, the house is in Berkeley, and I typically have a 70 hour work week. When selling a house I try to find the top 5 local agents. I judge the agents based on the number of local sales and local listings. Holly Rose was one of the top 5 I interviewed. I generally have high expectations of people I work with because, I in return, give it my all and expect others to do the same. After my initial interview I was surprised by her in depth knowledge of construction and specifics of the neighborhood. The family house is unique because it's architecturally unique, hasn't been remodeled since it was built, is situated on a double lot, the vegetation was thoroughly overgrown and the house was packed room to room with personal belongings. Holly saw past the present condition and focused on the historic important of house and its potential. Holly went above and beyond any agent I've come across in my 30 years in the industry. Holly found and oversaw a fantastic and reasonable priced clean-up crew for the vegetation clean-up, removal of the personal belongings, and general cleaning of the interior and exterior of the house. She kept me informed at every stage of the crews progress. I found Holly refreshing because she wasn't afraid to present her ideas and guide me in the getting the house ready for sale, setting the listing price, and marketing of the house. A couple times she pushed her point and every time she proved right. I'm not writing this review for Holly, I'm writing this review for you. From someone in the real estate industry, Holly is unquestionably the best agent you will ever find.

Holly Rose helped two friends of mine sell their home in Albany and they recommend her highly. When…read moreI needed to sell my mother's house in Berkeley, the one who likes to micromanage just a bit (by which I mean a lot) advised me to learn from HER experience. "Hire Holly Rose and get out of her way," she said. "You will be so happy you did." I did, and I did, and I am. It's rare for me to have complete faith in someone, but I had that in Holly -- and what a delight that is. Throughout the whole process -- fixing up the house, staging, setting the price, timing, marketing materials, negotiations -- I knew that Holly would do the right things AND that she'd reel me back in whenever my inclination was to do something dumb. (And there are many decision points along the way where that would be all too easy.) She's smart, savvy, strategic, knows the market so well, has great people skills, and is a great communicator. I loved, too, that she delights in older homes and in collaborating on making those really glow. She also just knows homes, in general...how they're constructed, what often has gone wrong over the years, what it would take to fix problems, what will matter to prospective buyers. Holly is that rare agent who arrives with a flashlight and jumpsuit and actually slithers around in the crawlspace. She's kind of a goddess. Oh, and yes...we got a great price! That that is kind of an afterthought here maybe tells you everything you need to know. I'm just sorry I don't have other houses Holly can sell for me. That's how rewarding the whole experience was.

Anna helped us sell our home in Berkeley this spring. She is an exceptional professional--…read morethorough, detail-oriented, ethical and warm. We moved abroad just before putting the house on the market and Anna and her team handled all of the details related to preparing the home for sale. We always felt we were in good hands as she guided us through the process. I am very grateful for the high quality representation she offered and we were very happy with the outcome of the sale.

Anna helped us sell our home in Berkeley in Fall 25 and we cannot recommend her more. This was our…read morefirst time selling a home, and we had to do the entire transaction while abroad. We placed all of our trust in Anna, and it paid off. From the beginning it was clear that her top priority was getting us the best deal while making sure we felt supported. She never let us stress. She took care of every detail, and her team handled everything from touch ups to staging to closing with total professionalism. Anna also did an excellent job setting expectations around price. She gave a clear and honest assessment of the market and kept us updated as we approached our listing date. Once our home went live, she was a powerhouse. She drove visibility, brought in serious buyers, and guided us through final negotiations with multiple strong offers. We reached our dream price, and a new family found their dream home. Do not look any further. Anna is the one you want.