Josh at Baywood has done a great job managing our duplex for the past few years. He has always…read moreresponded in a timely manner to anything that came up.

This review is from the perspective of a tenant…read more I rented through Baywood Capital for a couple of years. Working with Josh and his team has been nothing short of a pleasure. The way that they handle property management in the interest of the landlord and the renter is nothing short of an impressive juggling act. Quick to communicate, remediate any issue, as well as a pleasure to interact with -- I would without hesitation consider them and their team of consummate professionals for any of my future rental, or investment property management endeavors.

Maria was the best landlord I have ever had. She was responsive through the viewing process and…read morethrough my 9 month lease term. The only issue I had was a slow to flush toilet, and instead of merely fixing the issue, she went ahead and replaced the whole thing, even though it was only my second week of residence. I am now 1 week out of her property and I already have my security deposit back, only less $85 for cleaning which she offered me to do on my own (I just didn't have time. If a job hasn't taken me out of state, I would have been pleased to keep renting from her!

Excellent landlord and person. We rented a small home for…read moreover 6 years from Maria Rutenburg. She never hiked up the rent. She was completely responsive to our needs and gave us lots of notice if she needed anything. When our appliances wore out or malfunctioned, she sent sent services or replacements without hesitation. Thank you Maria Rutenburg.

As first-time homebuyers in the Bay Area, we couldn't have asked for a better realtor than Haylen…read moreReal Estate! The market is incredibly competitive, but Helen and Janely made the entire process feel manageable and clear from start to finish. They were patient, responsive, and took the time to explain everything so we felt confident in every decision. Their expertise and strategy truly made a difference, and we always felt like they had our best interests at heart. We're so grateful for their guidance and would highly recommend them to anyone -- especially first-time buyers in the Bay Area! I recommend them to anyone looking to buy a home in the bay area.

Excellent guidance prior to sale. We're able to sell in 4 days with multiple offers above asking.read more

Randy Kinghorn is so smart and informed about how to deal in commercial real estate and so easy to…read morework with. He takes full responsibility for the work that has to be done in any business dealings. He has been enormously helpful to me, a small business owner. He has taken charge of lease negotiations, tenant relations, property evaluation.

We worked with Randy Kinghorn of Sperry Van Ness in to relocate our small software company. They…read morewere very professional and a real customer advocate during the process. Highly recommended.

Michael Berube is the best landlord a person/business could ask for. I have been renting from him…read morefor the past 3 1/2 years and it has been the most pleasant experience. He's easy to talk to and always available to help. He put in so much work to ensure the beauty of my unit and the building and garden that surrounds. He leaves me chocolates and a card around the holidays. I don't think any other landlord would every go to such great lengths to keep his tenants happy. Thank you Michael for being so amazing!

I'm a psychotherapist and found the best office and landlord I've had when I leased from Michael…read moreBerube. His properties are well maintained and more. He takes pride of ownership and truly aims to please. After all, that's good business, isn't it? Michael quickly accommodates your needs and then he can surprise you by giving more than you'd asked for. I asked permission to install a ceiling fan and offered to pay for it. The next thing I knew he'd bought and installed one. I requested carpet cleaning and it was done by the next week. He's always been easy to reach too. It's been like that since I moved in. The only reason I'm leaving is I'm moving out of state. Otherwise I would keep that office for many more years.

I've had the pleasure to work with Mindy Pengilly a few times over a long span of years. She has…read moreworked both as a mortgage broker and a realtor and knows the industry inside and out. In a field of many, her expertise, diligence, and positive attitude make her a stand out choice as a realtor. Mindy responded immediately to every email, text and phone call, even when I contacted her multiple times each day for weeks. She is the most positive person I've ever known which made the exhausting process of looking for a place to buy in a seller's market much easier and happier. Despite my very low price range for the Bay Area, Mindy never tired or worried about finding me a place I would love. Her keen eye quickly scanned each property and it's neighborhood, pointing out the pros and cons. She was especially concerned with my safety as a single woman and pre-scouted areas with that in mind. Mindy spent a considerable amount time with me, trying to find me a home. Having looked at dozens and dozens of condos, and having put in over 15 offers (all of which were outbid) before buying a property, it is easy for anyone to see that Mindy spent far more time on me than she got paid for in the end. The final bid was only accepted due to Mindy's charm and ability to sell me as a client to the selling agent. I'd still be looking and offering on places with no hope of succeeding had it not been for Mindy. Throughout the process, her business partner, Bill Curry, was at the ready, to look over any property I was serious about with his contractor's eye, and warn me of any pitfalls, as well as advise how to fix things easily. As a team, they are amazing. Both Bill and Mindy are experts in their craft, and can negotiate all the rules, laws, paperwork, downfalls, and even other "less experienced" realtors who present their own set of dangers in the minefield of buying and selling. They are both contagiously happy and make the arduous process fun! I would highly recommend Access Real Estate to anyone buying or selling. You are in the best hands with this team.

Erick is a great guy to work with. He talks straight and talks with factual substances instead of…read moreperceptions. I am happy with his professional services and I would recommend him to anyone who wants to buy REO properties.

I have a few concerns about One Marina…read more FIrstly, let's be honest....this is an overpriced condo. Anyone who pays over 600k for this is going to get burned really badly in a down market. From an investment standpoint, this is dangerous. 1. The area is not desirable (i.e. not established, nothing nearby, pollution from 101 and factories, not family friendly). 2. The upgrades in the models are WAY, WAY overpriced in the design center. This means you'll be stuck overpaying even more on your mortgage for a long, long time. 3. The recent boom in the bay area is creating a huge condo bubble and in places like these, they should be sitting unsold. At the current prices (over 800k!), anyone who purchases now will really regret it. 4. The sales staff, while nice, is uninformed. Having visited their sales center, they don't know how to answer questions without making it more confusing. They are either talented sales people who are good at talking out of both sides of their mouth or they are uninformed themselves. Either way, red flag for me. 5. Even though it is townhouse style, many of the units have homeowners above/below and side/side. It's a condo...not a townhouse, don't fool yourself. (Some units are truly townhouses here, but the above 4 points still apply). 6. The smell. I smelled it. My family smelled it. Do YOU smell it? It's the water and it smells. This can't be fixed, so OneMarina will always be the place near the smelly water, across the way from a women's prison, near the car lots and industrial factories. Hooray? I'm all for affordable housing. But for 700+k, even in this booming market, you can get a house that will withstand the ups and downs of real estate FAR FAR better than this. If prices fall back to realistic numbers such as the low 600s, I think you are safer. These are nice units if you can look past the 6 points above....and I think you should only consider at a lower price by comparision. But at these 750+ thousand, stay far, far away. Or you may as well throw your money into the smelly water.

The parking situation at One Marina is atrocious. The condos are three bedrooms, but the garages…read moreare only two cars. You cannot park in the complex overnight! It is reserved for guest parking. You have to park the third car on the street, but street parking is limited (16 spots for 250 units; not including the two neighboring complexes of equal size). The 16 spots are always full. The HOA voted down the option for a paid parking permits within the complex; the whole conversation was dismissed because the HOA board isn't personally affected. For those people who have three cars for their three bedroom condo (shock), they must rent a spot at the plaza across the street. This poses a safety issue for the person and the car; walking blocks away at night, leaving your car in an unattended lot, not to mention the overall inconvenience. For a neighborhood so obsessed with safety and the Neighborhood Watch, they don't seem to care too much about the safety of their residents or their vehicles. The parking situation is such an inconvenience, paired with the HOA's unreceptive and patronizing attitude to the very real problem, has ruined my experience living at One Marina. Even if you have only two cars, I would not recommend living here because the company is truly unpleasant!

Unfortunately, I had a pretty bad experience with John Poletti. He never picks up the phone and…read moredoesn't call back. No way to leave a message. I tried to email, but waited 3 weeks for no response. Very irresponsible man. Find somebody else.

When it comes to buying or leasing property, there are so many moving parts that it may seem…read moreoverwhelming. Nathan was more than helpful with the entire process and really gave me peace of mind working with him, because I knew that everything would be taken care of. From his professionalism to his due diligence and attention to detail, he is someone I would definitely recommend working with in the future. The way I see it, employees are extensions of the companies they represent. Poletti Realty has a great one with Nathan.

Great team super honest, reliable. Great knowledge in…read morecommercial real estate in the bay area.

My dear friend/real estate agent Darlene Mattox worked closely with Aziz to lease my commercial…read morebuilding. They didn't disappoint! Both of them are extremely professional, knowledgeable, efficient, and effective. Thanks to their tirelessly my building was leased within a short period of time. I'll definitely retain their service again in the future.

We sold our Mountain View townhome with Rainmaker Real Estate. Their in-depth knowledge of the…read moreMountain View, Los Altos, and adjacent towns was key in our selection of Rainmaker. Another factor in selecting Rainmaker was Yao Li's diligent preparation and planning of the pre-sale process. She is awesome! Leading up to the on-market listing, Alex was super clear and explicit on what will happen and how to prepare. He also provided thoughtful advice on what listing price to select in order to attract the most buyers. We were able to go on-market, do showings, send out disclosures, and request offers in no time. Alex's support extended to a great conversation on the pros/cons of each offer, which led us to being under contract very quickly. In the end, Rainmaker Real Estate was awesome to work with. Alex and Yao provided a great product with *ZERO* drama, which is what we wanted. We will use them again, if we are in the market to purchase something in the MTV/Los Altos area.

I purchased my current home with Rainmaker about a decade ago! Alex paired me with the right…read moreperson on his team to work with. I always felt I could go to either of them with questions and concerns. Through the years, we've stayed loosely in touch. Recently I asked Alex his thoughts on a second property, sharing my concerns and parameters. He had/has really good ideas, has experience with handling different situations, and I didn't/don't feel at all pressured to purchase. When it comes, hoping the second time goes just as well!