I can't recommend Christine highly enough. She's friendly, accessible, flexible, and always…read moreprofessional. She tailored her advice to my level of experience and my (ever evolving) needs, accommodated my super busy schedule, and helped me find and close on my new home in a very short time. Throughout it all, she was a reassuring voice of reason and encouragement. Especially if this is your first home purchase--but even if it's your twentieth--Christine will be a great asset and a pleasure to work with!

Sometimes they're just aren't enough stars!…read more I don't write reviews very often, but Christine Holt absolutely earned this one. Our home has finally closed, and I can honestly say I don't think we would have made it to the finish line without her. This wasn't a simple transaction. Between unexpected challenges and everything else life threw at us, there were plenty of opportunities for things to fall apart. Christine never let that happen. She stayed on top of every detail, kept everyone accountable, communicated constantly, and always made sure we knew what was happening. When problems came up, she didn't make excuses--she found solutions. That's a rare quality. During one of the most difficult times my family has ever been through, Christine showed patience, compassion, and determination that went far beyond what I expected from a Realtor. She genuinely cared about getting us across the finish line, and it showed in everything she did. If you're looking for someone who will work hard, tell you the truth, fight for your best interests, and never quit when things get complicated, Christine Holt is the Realtor you want in your corner. Christine, thank you for everything you did for our family. We will never forget it, and I recommend you without hesitation

6/5 stars. If you are looking for the Mozart of realty, look no further…read more It's pretty common on Yelp/Airbnb/Uber/Amazon to have people ask if you can give them a five-star review. I understand why people feel compelled to do this, but the problem with it is that it creates a ceiling effect where it's hard to differentiate true five-star people/places vs those which just did a pretty good, but not great, job. Well Terri White is not one of those cases. She gets MAXIMUM STARS because she is a truly exceptional agent. Not only does she put in a lot of effort and work tirelessly on your behalf, she has legendary-level knowledge of real estate, specifically in the Berkeley and related areas, and is encyclopedic in her familiarity with all the ins and outs of construction materials and methods, factors going into pricing a home, realty related contracts, and methods for negotiating with other agents and the people they represent. Terri is also incredibly well-connected and has an extensive network of contractors (plumbers, electricians, etc) to recommend. I've never met someone who knew as many details about home construction and valuation, down to the finest points of foundation concrete reinforcement methods, to NHD report intricacies, and the like. Furthermore, Terri is VERY responsive and doesn't get impatient with basic questions from people who are newbies to all these topics I mentioned. She responds with PROLIFIC emails detailing everything you could hope to know about each property she shares or which you ask about. She shares very relevant details which get to the crux of the matter for each one, and highlights those key points for you to refer back to later. And that's why I say, if you are looking for the Mozart of realty, look no further.

As first time buyers my partner and I really had little to no knowledge on how the market works…read more Working with Terri has been a pleasure from beginning to end. She's extremely knowledgeable, professional, and really had our best interest at heart. The once scary, and overwhelmingly stressful process was made smooth and enjoyable with Terri at our side. We are forever grateful!

I have bought and sold homes for over 40 years across California and Maryland, and Alice Chang is,…read morewithout question, the most prepared and focused agent I have ever worked with. When I decided to sell my home in Sonoma, Alice came to our first meeting with exhaustive research and a clear, actionable plan to get the best price. Even though she was working outside her home county, her preparation was flawless. The results speak for themselves: my home sold within one week. Alice is now helping me find my next home, and she is just as impressive on the buying side--quick with disclosures and comparatives, and always providing sound, honest advice.

From our first meeting, Alice Chan demonstrated exceptional competence. She was professional,…read morefriendly, and patiently answered even the most complex questions. We decided to choose her as our agent immediately; our gut feeling was that Alice was the best person to sell our house. We highly recommend her! I knew selling a house was a complicated process because I knew absolutely nothing about it. Especially since my house was rented, I needed to discuss with the tenants and arrange for them to move out. Luckily, I found Alice and asked her to be my real estate agent. She alleviated all my concerns, managed the entire process smoothly, the tenants moved out successfully, and the house was put on the market quickly. We received offers very soon! I'm so glad I chose Alice; it was the right decision. As a seller, I knew nothing about buying and selling houses. A good friend suggested I contact Alice because they had previously used her services and had a very positive experience. Alice is the most considerate person I've ever met. She not only helped me sell my house but also gave me a lot of advice, helping me understand the process and important considerations. I think I've made a wonderful friend. Throughout the entire home sale process, Alice was more than just a real estate agent; she was our unwavering support, always there for us. She answered all our questions, kept us informed of the latest developments, handled all the paperwork, and represented us in negotiations. She made us feel like not just her clients, but her most important ones. Thank you, Alice, for choosing her as your real estate agent--you definitely won't regret it!

Outstanding lifetime service!…read more I was impressed with Norah when I interviewed her a few years ago, and more impressed when she patiently worked with us to do inspections, get quotes, and go through the back and forth negotiations. Her knowledge of the market, her hard work to understand what we were interested in, and her network of contractors is up there with the very best. Where Norah really stands out is her commitment to "lifelong" service. Years after we signed all the papers, whenever I need a referral for any type of work, she's back with a vetted recommendation within minutes. It feels great to know Norah is there for us "forever" and not just for the transaction. I would not hesitate to give Norah highest recommendations.

Norah is wonderful. She's a true Oakland/Berkeley specialist. I had been working with another agent…read morefrom San Francisco and had my first few offers rejected. When I started working with Norah I knew she was going to make it happen. Her local expertise and advice made a huge difference. Everything happened when it needed to and we got the house we wanted even though we weren't the highest offer. I recommend her highly and would absolutely work with her again.

We can't recommend Ellie highly enough. My wife and I relocated to the East Bay for work on a very…read moretight timeline, and she made the process feel manageable from day one. Ellie educated us on the local market and how to compete effectively in it. Her background in construction meant she raised questions we never would have thought to ask, giving us real confidence in our decisions. She was patient with every question and a true advocate during negotiations, helping us land our home in a competitive market. What sets Ellie apart is that her support didn't end at closing. She's continued to connect us with trusted professionals as we've settled in. Thanks to Ellie, we found our forever home.

Working with Ellie Ridge was key to our unexpectedly quick success buying a home in Berkeley's…read morefamously competitive (and famously opaque) market. Recent transplants from the East Coast, we knew little about the mechanical and structural systems and real estate practices peculiar to the East Bay. Over the course of a few short weeks, Ellie taught us how to evaluate the condition of older homes, spotting key features of sellers' disclosures and crab-walking crawl spaces with us to scrutinize the physical facts. She arranged pre-inspections by expert engineers, providing us helpful clarity and perspective and signaling to sellers that we had done our homework before making our offer. Ellie helped us evaluate the actual market value of homes (quite untethered from the list prices!) and positioned us to make a strong offer. By astutely attending to our reactions, she quickly and accurately discerned our needs and wants in a home and a neighborhood, mindful of market conditions and our budget. Eventually, it was Ellie who brought us to the home we ultimately purchased, correctly anticipating our positive reaction (despite knowing our focus had been elsewhere). Ellie then set to work, suggesting a successful offer strategy aided by financing and insurance professionals with whom she maintains excellent relationships. Ellie, an East Bay native raised by a realtor and a construction contractor, "sees through" houses, recognizing untapped potential and hidden flaws. She also reads people with commendable skill, understanding a seller's expectations and sizing up the competition. Barely half our age, Ellie earned our entire trust to navigate and negotiate this high-stakes process. Her remarkable combination of expertise, intuition, and drive won us over. Every seller's agent lit up when we identified her as our agent, and each (correctly) assured us that we were in excellent hands. Ellie takes her clients' interest as a sacred trust, and (with a smile) will deploy an Olympian's competitiveness to secure your aims. (Perhaps she will help you first clarify those aims, as she did for us.) Ellie won't pressure you. She will make the whole process of buying a house fun. And she won't rest until she achieves your goal. We cannot recommend her highly enough. You won't go wrong with Ellie as your agent!

I've had the pleasure of working with Roxanne twice now; both times to sell a house. From the…read moremoment you meet Roxanne her energy comes through and you just instantly know that she is going to bring that same energy to your partnership. Both times she walked me through how the market was performing, her strategic ideas to lead to the best listing possible, and gave her recommendations for things we should do to prep for the listing (all we correct and were received well by buyers touring the properties, by the way). She was easy to get ahold of, clearly articulates steps along the way and has a great rolodex (us older folks know what that is) of vendors of when we needed anything from inspections to painters and contractors and more. Truthfully I was tempted to try one of the online broker sites that charge less, but I'm certainly glad I didn't - Roxanne earns her commission and then some. I'd be happy to work with her again, and to refer her to friends.

Working with Roxanne Adams has been nothing short of amazing, not just once, but every time. I…read morebought and sold my very first home with her years ago, and now she's helped me purchase my forever home in my desired neighborhood. Her consistency, professionalism, and heart show up in every transaction. Roxanne was incredibly patient as we toured many homes, always making sure I felt informed, supported, and never rushed even when I needed to see the property over and over. She truly went above and beyond from understanding my vision, to advocating for my needs, to guiding me through every detail with care. This won't be our last time working together either; I'm already planning future purchases to build my real estate portfolio, and there is no one I trust more to help me get there. If you're looking for a realtor who is knowledgeable, dedicated, and genuinely invested in your success, she's your girl. Highly recommended!

Summary: If you can work with Denise, do it!…read more I would give Denise 6 stars if yelp let me. I don't even know where to start describing how fantastic she is.... but I'll try. She is knowledgeable about the home buying process, the bay area market, communities, house styles and their risks and went above and beyond during the entire process. She communicates better than 99% of the people I work with and, most importantly, listens to what you are looking for and genuinely wants you to be happy with the house you buy. Full story (in case you're curious): This was my first time buying a home and had been working with another realtor for 6+ months with no luck. When I described my experience to a friend, she raved about and recommended Denise to me (my friend had worked with Denise to purchase her home). My friend convinced me to contact Denise and switch realtors. Working with Denise v. my previous realtor was night and day. She has a wealth of knowledge that she does not hesitate to share and goes above and beyond in every aspect. She was able to educate me on the process, the wacky market, individual neighborhoods, potential risks of different houses and locations, and guide me through the entire process of finding a home. Denise worked with me to visit homes multiple times and even helped get folks to come out to the house to help me get a feeling for what, if anything, would need to be fixed. I had an offer accepted three weeks after starting to look with Denise. She was invaluable during the closing, walking me through how everything worked and helping in every stage. I purchased a 1926 bungalow (that I love) but it needed some updates and she even helped to not just recommend plumbers, electricians, etc., but also bring them to the home to get estimates during closing so we could get the work started as soon as possible. And even after closing, she continues to check in to make sure everything is good. I cannot imagine a better person to work with during this (very stressful) process and am SO thankful I found her. I can't say enough good things and you should work with her if you get the chance!

Denise is Simply The Best! She just helped us successfully sell our Berkeley home and got us a…read moreclean and fair offer in under 2 weeks, while minimizing our stress throughout the entire complicated process. From our first meeting we knew Denise was the partner we needed and could trust. And each day she confirmed that we made the right decision. Denise took care of everything. From the day we moved out, she got our house listed in 2 1/2 weeks. This included finishing the hardwood floors, painting the inside, cleaning and window washing, staging, photography, and completing all inspections. We received and accepted an offer in just 12 days and closed in 24 days. And all along the way she helped us handle the scores of paperwork we needed to gather and sign. Denise anticipated and solved any issue that came up. She kept us up to date along the way and was exceptionally responsive to any questions we had. And at every step of the way Denise was upbeat, knowledgable, steady, thorough and kind - all the attributes of the best real estate partner you could have! Thanks Denise!

I don't often leave reviews, but when I do... they're for Tami Bobb. Tami represented my partner…read moreand me for our first house purchase and WE COULD NOT BE HAPPIER. Not only did Tami (patiently) walk us through the entire process, SHE SCORED US A KILLER DEAL ON OUR HOUSE. We wouldn't be here without her. If you're looking for an honest, hard-working agent, look no further. Tami is the absolute best.

Tami Bobb hit it outta the park for me when I realized I needed to sell my Montclair home within…read morethree months. When interviewing brokers I asked her, given her extensive experience, who she knew in the area that might do a better job for me than herself and she answered: no one. She ran the prep and sale of my home expertly, with incredible attention to detail and supreme negotiating skill on my behalf. She was always there and a step ahead of where the best broker could be, and she was fun, smart, and kind to boot! My trust in her was well-placed; we ended up with a beautiful listing, jam-packed open houses, and multiple offers for a successful, on-time sale. I echo all the accolades given by other reviewers. Tami is golden in this field!