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!

Working with Ann and the Monday Team was an absolutely outstanding experience. From day one, Ann…read moreand the Monday team made sure my home was perfectly prepared for sale. She coordinated high-quality staging, arranged thorough cleaning, and managed every detail with incredible care--all on an impressively tight timeline and budget. What truly stood out was her exceptional communication, even while I was traveling across time zones. Ann stayed proactive, responsive, and always one step ahead, making sure I felt informed and supported throughout the entire process. Thanks to her dedication and expertise, the house looked amazing and sold super quickly. I couldn't have asked for a better partner in this journey. I highly recommend Ann and the Monday Team to anyone looking for a real estate agent who goes the extra mile and delivers results.

I'm super late here, but Kellie Parker and team were so wonderful with supporting me and all the…read morequestions I had when I finally pulled the trigger and became a home owner! From the first meeting and walkthrough, the initial inspections and close, Kellie specifically was an amazing partner, and I felt sincerely lucky to have her as part of the process. It's not the easiest of processes, but they made it as smooth as possible, and I'm so freaking happy in my little slice of The Bay

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.

Absolutely stellar! Jodi and her team guided my 87-year-old mother through the emotionally…read morechallenging process of selling the family home. Mom needed compassion and patience. She wanted respect for herself and for the house, and she needed extra care. Jodi and her team were gentle, considerate, and willing to take the time. Their kindness was priceless in this difficult process. Moreover, the renovation and staging was expertly done, and the North Berkeley house sold for far above the asking price. Thank you so much, Jodi!

Highly recommend the Leah Tounger Realty Group and Ryan Weible! Ryan was professional, attentive,…read moreand always available to answer our questions as first time buyers. The entire team was supportive and made the home buying process smooth from start to finish. We couldn't be happier with our experience.

Beth Dempewolf, my agent. I give Beth 5 stars because she is…read moreheavy on action. "Okay, the sewer lateral came in at $7,000 but I called another one that came in at $5,500 and it includes sidewalk". "OK, if you want to do a rent back let me write it up and see if you like it". Beth adds value. Beth and Leah work closely together. Instead of trying to reschedule, Leah will show up if Beth is double booked. As agents, they should "cost more" for premium service. Highly recommend.

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.

Incredible Real Estate Agent - Highly Recommend Yuqi Luo!…read more Working with Yuqi Luo was a pleasure. He not only has a deep understanding of the East Bay/Kensington market but also took the time to educate us throughout the home-buying process. Yuqi taught us how to read through disclosures (which can be hundreds of pages long), which gave us the confidence to make smart decisions. Thanks to his guidance, we were able to secure our home--even beating out cash offers! I truly believe we got the house because of what we learned from him. What's more, Yuqi seems well-known and respected by other agents in the area, which made the entire process even smoother. His positive reputation and great working relationships, I feel, gave us an extra edge. If you're looking for an agent who will go above and beyond, Yuqi is the one! Thank you Yuqi!...our house is amazing!

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!

Rosie was absolutely fantastic to work with. She's knowledgable about so many different…read moreneighborhoods, and was able to help us as first time home buyers through every step of our process. She was super helpful with all our (many) questions, and was always able to give us great advice and help guide us when we needed it (which was a lot!). If you need an East Bay realtor, she's the one!

We bought a home in Berkeley through Daniel in 2026 and found him to be an outstanding agent us…read more covering the Berkeley and Rockridge area. Super high integrity and dedication to detail. Thank you Daniel!

Working with Daniel was truly exceptional from start to finish. We sold our home for 30% more than…read morewe expected (above and beyond what the market called for), and I have no doubt that was becasue of his strategy, market expertise, and negotiation experience. He managed what could have been a very stressful transition for our family seamlessly -- every detail was handled with care, communication was constant and meaninful, and I always felt confident that he had every detail locked and loaded. Daniel is not just a talented negotiator, he's also incredibly thoughtful, organized, and supported by an amazing team who made the entire process easy and stress-free for us. We could not recommend Daniel, his team, and his partners highly enough.

There's a reason Angelo and his team have 160 five star reviews (and counting). We worked with…read moreAngelo to find a SFH with some pretty specific requirements. Once we met him, we knew he'd be the perfect agent for our search given his decades of experience working in the Bay Area markets we were targeting. The best part of the whole experience is for us is that Angelo stayed in constant contact and was proactive with finding properties that met our somewhat strict requirements. Every day he would proactively send us new listings as soon as they came on the MLS, and he was instrumental in helping us write competitive offers on the few homes that we liked. In the end, with Angelo's guidance, we were able to beat out several other competing buyers to secure a home that checked all our boxes and was by far the nicest we'd come across in our months of searching. We feel incredibly lucky to have had him on our side from day 1 to the day we got the keys. I would (and will be) recommending to literally anyone who's looking to buy or sell property in the Bay to reach out to Angelo and his team first!

Angelo helped me sell my home in 2025. I feel like he really understood my goals and advocated them…read moreto the buyer and buyer's agent. He was dedicated to making sure I got the price that I wanted, and also stayed realistic to the market conditions at the time. Angelo is personable and incredibly hard working, and answered all my questions with great depth and detail. He was always available to talk on the phone which I greatly needed as a first time homebuyer. I never felt pressured to sell if I was uncomfortable with the offer. I would highly recommend Angelo to anyone looking to sell their home!

A good friend recently said she is looking to buy a home. Without hesitation, I recommended the…read morerealtor who last year helped me sell and buy my homes: agent Graeme Parrinello, member of the Gunderman Group. Actions speak louder than words here. After Graeme and team helped prepare and sell my Oakland home early in the year, I chose to sign again with Graeme to buy my new home in spring. I'm glad I did. Both processes went very well, and I would recommend anyone selling or buying in the East Bay and surrounding areas to speak to Graeme before you decide on your agent. He and his team are smart, easy-going, enjoyable to talk with - and they get the job done. I know they are luxury realtors, but they took on my central Oakland 1926 vintage lovely that had been updated with much careful DIY flair. Their team made my house look great online and in person - and in a softening market I received several offers within two weeks of listing. They also took care of a lot of the last minute improvements that we all agreed to - taking many things off my plate that I didn't have to worry about or pay for upfront. I believe their efforts gave my home the best chance to sell early and for the best asking price. A few months later, when I was looking to buy in communities as different as Martinez, Crockett, Benicia and Vallejo, Graeme was a knowledgeable and helpful partner in narrowing down the field. Most importantly, he was always on top of communications around my listings of interest. And he was good on the ground doing preliminary inspecting of the properties I looked at. In these ways and others, Graeme made the process go smoothly - and even enjoyably at times. He is a great communicator who probably stopped me from buying the wrong house. I am very happy where I landed, and how well it all worked out. By the way, Graeme was recommended to me by a former neighbor who was also pleased with her home sale. I was happy to recommend them to my friend as well. As I told her, it is absolutely essential to get the very best real estate professionals you can find. So I would especially recommend Graeme to anyone who may shy away from the "luxury" label. Graeme is down to earth and approachable, and clearly is willing to help buy and sell properties in zip codes no one would call lux. So don't be afraid to aim high and reach out to the best, especially for something as important as finding or selling a home.

David Gunderman and his entire team handled the sale of our home with exceptional professionalism…read more We could not have asked for a smoother or more seamless process. Every member of the team was incredibly helpful, and their consistent communication made what is often a stressful experience feel completely manageable. They delivered on every promise, and they did so with a wonderful combination of humor and thoughtfulness. They didn't just add value to our property; they truly elevated the entire experience. We are so grateful for their expertise and support.