Upon meeting Steph and Brian, I knew I found my team. As a first-time home buyer, I was empowered with confidence, knowledge, and honesty throughout the process (even in a pretty crazy market). They supplied me with local recommendations for lenders, contractors, inspectors, and home insurance agents.  I came to equate looking for a home like online dating. As you're endlessly getting your hopes up while you click on various properties, you start thinking, "Is this (one) right for me?". Some look great in pictures, but not quite so great in-person, while others have virtually no pics and description that adds no details "for sale"(gee, thanks). Yet every time I got my heart set on a property, Steph and Brian would entertain each of my "crushes" as if this might be the one. They did a pre-screenings, called me to tour on FaceTime, they pulled disclosures (and often went over them with me), and never pushed me in a direction that  was out of my comfort zone.  Since a lot of listings go fast, Steph and Brian were always up-to-speed on what needed to happen and when. I learned about preemptive offers, offer letters, and the pros/cons of contingencies. On a few occasions, Brian lined up a contractor to walk through properties with me so I could really get a good idea of the costs and scope of what some of these older homes would need. We would talk transparently about the price that it would probably take to win, and more often than not, they were right on the money. Upon bidding, they would keep me looped into ongoings. And when lost or we were asked to counter, I was presented with the straight-forward facts, so I could make an informed decision to press on. And then it happened... my bid was accepted!  Brian and Steph walked me through the whole closing process, helping beyond all the paperwork--making sure the sidewalk inspection was finalized and that the extension for the sewer lateral was filed.  I just hosted my first Thanksgiving in my "new" house and I couldn't be happier. Thank you, Steph and Brian! read more

Brian Cheek, and his team, are fantastic. He did an OUTSTANDING job for us and I'm so grateful. Simply, you won't regret hiring him. We interviewed a number of realtors before deciding to go with Brian. He came highly recommended after helping friends with their home sale. Brian is super responsive, knowledgeable, thoughtful, smart, experienced and supportive. He's very easy to work with and he had us laughing on lots of the occasions when things got a bit stressful as they do when you're selling a house. One of the amazing things you get with Brian when you hire him for selling, is a team to help you get your house ready for sale. We got the fantastic Julia Brady as a project manager. She handled lots of contractors, details and questions and made it all seem easy and uncomplicated. She quickly answered emails and texts, even when traveling in Thailand! Brian is also hands on. There were lots of details he could have easily had someone on his team take care of. However, he took the time and care to do them himself. The result was showcasing the home we spent years investing in, and expected to stay in, at its finest. Thank you Brian, Julia and the rest of the team!!! read more

I can't say enough about working with Brian for my first home purchase. I came into the process with very little knowledge of what to do, but Brian walked me though it step by step. I ended up with an amazing rebuilt home in the location that I wanted. Brian did all of the leg work for checking for anything that needed to be fixed before moving in. I would ABSOLUTELY call him again if I decided to sell my home and look for another. He even brought by a bottle whiskey after I had moved in to help celebrate my first home purchase. Incredibly personable and easy to interact with. I can't recommend him enough. I don't write a lot of reviews on Yelp...just for businesses that I truly believe in. THANKS BRIAN!! read more

5 Stars to this fabulous team! We sold our home in Oakland in October of 2020 with Brian and Jennifer. They were fantastic throughout the whole process. From the first meeting, they were incredibly clear about how the process works, and unlike many real estate agents, they were not pushy in any way. We moved out of California, and they handled the remodeling, staging, listing and sale of the house keeping us updated of costs, dates, etc. They are incredibly knowledgeable as to how the market moves, and they create the best strategy to price and time the moment to put houses on the market to create interest and obtain the best possible offers. Even though we were out of state when we sold the house, the communications with them were transparent, concise and they made us feel as is if we were there the whole time. If you are thinking of selling your property, do yourself a favor and talk to them; I cannot stress enough how great they are! K.H. & J.A - Sellers - Oakland, CA read more

We first met Brian about 5 years ago when he was selling our neighbor's home. While getting our neighbor's house ready for the sale, Brian rang our doorbell to let us know about some work being done to the fence we shared. At the time we remember thinking, "huh, nice guy" in that we appreciated his transparency. We also thought, heck, if he's this communicative with us (the neighbors of the home he's trying to sell) then he must be pretty cool. In the years since we emailed him a couple of times - once to get advice on earthquake insurance for our home when the insurer we had backed out of writing policies in CA. Brian took the time to recommend someone with whom we could consult. Again, we appreciated the energy - especially since we weren't selling or buying a home. Fast forward to this past July - when we did decide to sell our home of 19 years. Of the 3 superb real estate agents we interviewed, we chose Brian. His open and down-to-earth demeanor was as we had remembered it from our first exchange with him 5 years earlier. His many other skills as a realtor quickly became apparent. Throughout the process of selling our home Brian (and his entire team) were keenly attentive to all of our questions, knowledgeable beyond measure, friendly, and reassuring. This is the longest review I've ever posted on yelp, and in many ways it underscores the importance of a real estate transaction. Of course in CA this "transaction" is often easily worth hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars - life-changing numbers. Brian's expertise and knowledge of the market and our neighborhood made this a very fruitful transaction for us - and we are grateful to him for that. But for us it was so much more - we weren't simply selling a structure, we were selling and saying goodbye to our home of two decades. We needed someone we could trust - who could guide us through this - and that was Brian. read more

Brian Cheek and his team were absolutely fabulous in getting our property ready for sale. They had great ideas for updating, and their stager was amazing! We received solid offers, Brian was great at negotiating counters, and we left happy with the sale. He and his team were always so responsive, friendly, and professional. We brought our property onto market and sold within two weeks. read more

After having such a seamless experience buying our home with Brian 3.5 years ago, we decided to use him to sell as we were moving out of town. Brian and his team are very personable, highly responsive, knowledgeable, and truly go above and beyond. Since buying with Brian years ago, he's always been a good source of house-related questions and advice. When selling, he was able to leverage market data to put together a compelling listing--we sold for a price squarely in the range he targeted! He and his team were able to help us navigate the complexities of selling and, when something inevitably unexpected happens, they are there with advice and the solution. For any real estate transaction in Brian's area, USE HIM. I highly, emphatically recommend. read more

Brian was down-to-earth yet completely professional. We met with him at the suggestion of a friend, intending to list our home with the realtor who helped us purchase years ago. But Brian's knowledge of the market and suggestions in helping us prepare to sell were so head-and-shoulders above our expectations we changed our mind on the spot. It wasn't that he hard-sold us at all; it was simply that he so clearly knew how to help us get the most for our place. He was a tremendous asset all through the process and got us an out-of-the-ballpark sale price. But my favorite thing about him was that he understood that selling a beloved home is hard for the sellers and he always gave us space to be ourselves. His assistant Julia was also top-notch, understanding, super responsive, and has a sharp eye for detail. A+ read more

It was pleasure working with Brian. He was very easy to work with during the sale of our home. We were out of state and Brian handled all aspects of preparing our home for the market from remodeling, meeting with contractors and dealing with any other concerns that surfaced. He is very knowledgable, thorough and give him the highest recommendation if you are seeking an agent. read more

We talked with three realtors before selecting Brian and his team, and cannot imagine having a better experience. I'll start by saying that we got a very good price for our Oakland house, but HOW we got that price is all about how Brian and Julia managed the entire process for us. Their two big contributions were A) getting the house staged in a way that we would never have done otherwise and B) creating amazing marketing materials, including photos and the sale web site. read more

Goes beyond Excellence!!! Brian was a fantastic agent for the sale of our condo in the Rose Garden area. His knowledge of the market is extraordinary. His advice on everything - from items that would benefit from a touch-up; using the excellent stager he recommended (I joked that after I saw the staging, I was sorry I was moving); a spot-on listing strategy; intellegently evaluating the offers - led to multiple generous offers and a totally hassle free settlement. Highly Recommended if you want the Best of the Best read more

I worked with Brain and his team in early 2016 to help sell my Oakland home.I couldn't recommend him higher. I'd interviewed a few other realtors who had sales in the neighborhood but he was the most knowledgeable as well as the least pushy. He worked with me to develop a clear timeline for when we would prep, stage, photo, show to realtors and hold an open house. He kept to the schedule and kept in close contact. He found contractors for work on the clean-up, painting and yard and we agreed on prices etc in advance of any work. He takes great pride in his work, has great attention to detail and understands the stresses that any seller is under. He also really understands Oakland, the neighborhoods and city ordinances etc. I think he is a credit to his profession and i would work with him again without hesitation. read more

Selling our house was not an easy decision to make. So, when the time came we did a lot of research to find the best realtor who could meets our needs as sellers. Brian, Jenn, and their team were very patient as we settled on a sell date in the midst of a pandemic and did a tremendous job making sure the picture of what to expect working together was crystal clear from the beginning. We knew they had a strong track record of successful home sales in our particular neighborhood, and we felt very aligned to their vision of what improvements could be made to help our home shine without breaking the bank. We were also in a unique situation in that we needed to relocate out of state while the house was being prepared for sale. Brian and Jenn did an awesome job managing the various contractors and keeping us informed throughout the process. Their website and photoshoot for the house were absolutely beautiful and perfectly highlighted the best aspects of the property. The result? When our house hit the market it did so with the right upgrades, at the right price, and at the right time. The house was only listed for seven days before we took offers and closed. We cannot recommend their services highly enough! Their transparency, professionalism, and thoughtful approach made an otherwise nerve-wracking process an incredibly positive experience. read more

Brian and his team did an incredible job finding me and my family the perfect home in the Oakland Hills. We are thrilled with his dedication, service and professionalism, especially when we went through a couple of bumps in the process. He stayed cool and stayed the course. Also, Brian has a highly credible network of contractors + landscapers etc. if you need things done post move in. My family and I highly recommend Brian Cheek and his team. read more

I wish I could give 15 stars here. Brian deserves them all. Brian was our realtor when we sold our home recently in Oakland. We moved out of our house and planned on completely remodeling it. Things on our list: Refinishing floors, tearing a few walls apart and rebuilding them, taking out bulky built-ins, new roof, refurbish siding, paint interior and exterior, refurbish kitchen, replace bathroom cabinetry, landscape property, electrical ... etc. It was quite a big project, (80k?) and we ended up choosing Brian. He was aggressive and showed us very recent results he achieved near our neighborhood, and convinced us to put the house on the market FAST. We agreed, and let him take over. The first day we were gone, I stopped bye unannounced and Brian was upstairs with his tool box fixing some wire harnesses and some lights. This is emblematic of his work, and his dedication to getting the job done. He had no idea we were going to be there, and he said he couldn't fit in his guys to do this work before the painters came through, so he just did it himself. We put a lot of trust in him to facilitate the remodel and sale of the house while we were moving back east, and his performance was phenomenal. He managed the entire remodel, as well as design, staging, photography... everything was done with a perfectionists touch, and with our budget and bottom line at the forefront. He got a price for our home that was 20% higher than we were hoping for, and 13% higher than our 'wow' number. Oh, and all of this was done in 3 weeks? I can't remember, my head was spinning. I couldn't recommend Brian strongly enough, and his track record and results speak for themselves. If you are considering selling your house, or buying a home in the east bay, call him right now. read more

My husband and I were referred to Brian through a friend of a friend for our cross country move from Minneapolis to the East Bay, and we were thrilled with our experience in working with him! We corresponded with Brian via email for a couple of months, before ever meeting in person. He was very responsive to our questions and helped us understand the (crazy!) Bay Area real estate market. Homes in our desired areas were selling withing a week or two at 20+% above asking price, which meant that all of our online house-hunting seemed pointless. Of course, that didn't stop us from looking, and I even sent several listings to Brian so he could get a "feel" for what we were looking for (poor Brian!). He took the time to respond to each query, and gracefully helped us stay realistic with our search. About a month before our scheduled move we flew out to look at neighborhoods and houses, never really expecting to find one on our quick, overnight visit. Brain spent the first afternoon tirelessly showing us houses in Berkeley, Piedmont, and Oakland. Even though we saw 15 houses that day, he was happy to meet us again the following morning to visit the areas we hadn't seen yet, for a grand total of 20 (!!!) houses. When we left the Bay Area there were two homes we were considering. Knowing that, he sent us a quick email that night to let us know that one of our top two houses was getting an offer the following day. Much to Brian's surprise, we decided to make an offer too, and with his guidance, we got it! His expertise in real estate and the East Bay area helped us purchase a home, and his dedication didn't stop there. Since we were in Minneapolis through most of the buying process, he not only recommended inspectors and contractors, he took the time to meet them at the house for us! We continued to call him for referrals after arriving in Oakland, and he never failed to provide us with names. We really enjoyed working with Brain as a realtor, and we really like him as a person! read more

Meeting Brian was a lucky coincidence. Before we decided to buy a home, I happened to see a house I was curious about on Trulia with Brian's name on it. I called and he said he could show it to us that very afternoon. It was pretty clear we weren't seriously interested in the house, but Brian still patiently answered all our questions and even went into the grimy crawl space to check out the electrical. He also gave us some great advice about mortgage lenders and the names of some people to call to get preapproved for a loan. Shortly after that, when we decided to start looking in earnest, I called Brian again. He didn't flinch when I explained how particular I was and that we were prepared to for it to take a year or more to find the perfect house. Incredibly, we found it the first weekend we went out. Brian was great about getting our questions answered as we debated what kind of offer to make. When I had concerns about the kitchen, he offered to call a contractor for a free consultation. When we saw that the inspection report mentioned a crack in the foundation, he called his foundation guy to take a look and even met him at the house so we didn't have to leave work. When I decided to change our bid at the eleventh hour (good decision) he said "no big deal" and obligingly rewrote the offer. Incredibly, that offer--our first-- was accepted. The whole process took less than two months. Before I called Brian the second time I did some internet sleuthing and discovered that he'd been a teacher and a guidance counselor. This made me think he was probably a pretty good guy, which was important to me as I wanted a real estate agent I felt I could trust. My hunch was correct. Brian is a great guy and he really worked hard for us. Yesterday, when I shook Brian's hand in the front yard of our new home, he assured me that we could always call with questions, and that he didn't just disappear after closing. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home. read more

We just sold our Victorian house in less than a month after it was listed for sale. Brian is an excellent realtor with his very capable team. He and his team know how to make all different individual houses look good and attractive to the buyers. Their suggestions and projections worked out very well for our house. I think the most hard part is how to arrive at the right listing price, that can attract buyers well enough and at the same time can yield the most in the end. He is a little conservative to set the price. I had some different numbers on my own, but I trusted his direction and his experience. The result? you know already why I'm writing this review. You can trust him too. I recommend Brian and his team very highly and you will love them too. read more

Brian and his team are truly experts, everything Brian did in selling my house was right on the dot. All I had to do was sign the sales contract and turn the keys over to Brian and he takes care of the rest. My family and relatives were amazed how much better the house turn out after brain's team did some touch up work and staged it. Brian's marketing strategy is almost unbelievable, I went by there on the 1st open house day and the house felt like weekend church filled with potential buyers. My house was sold in less than a week from the 1st open house day, but was caught by surprise that the buyer backed of the deal two days before closing. Brian then put the house back on market again and sold the house in less than a week; With this kind of result, I couldn't ask for anything more from anybody. I would definitely use Brian Cheek again if I sell another house in the future. read more

Brian Cheek and his team are AS GOOD AS IT GETS. From the time we called him, he set up an appointment with us within a day, had his team out to quote a few fixes before selling within a week, then did all the work to get it open house ready within three weeks! He was so friendly and professional and easy to work with. Our home sold within two weeks and working with him and his team honestly took nearly all the stresses of selling a home off our shoulders. Brian and his team are great! read more

I initially met Brian when he represented our next-door neighbor about 7 years ago. I've kept tabs on him since and have observed his success. When we went to sell our house in the Oakland Lakeshore neighborhood, it really wasn't a hard choice to move forward with Brian and his business partner Jennifer. Having accepted an offer that set a price-per-square-foot record for our neighborhood, I'm very glad we did! Brian and Jennifer couldn't be easier to work with. In order to prep our house for sale, there were a number of cosmetic changes that needed to happen. They brought in a crew to get the work done, which was quick, efficient, and really reasonable in cost. They handled all of the marketing and got our house a ton off interest. When we went to take offers, they walked us through the various pros and cons of the top ones, which really helped us to make a more informed decision. Again, we were thrilled with the final sale price, and I would recommend Brian and Jennifer to anyone. Thanks you two! read more

My husband and I are first time home buyers who chose Brian as our realtor and could not have been happier with his work. We would highly recommend Brian to everyone and would definitely work with him again. We really knew nothing about the whole process and Brian was a great guide - he kept us informed, spent the time to educate us and answered all of our questions. Brian always had our best interest in mind and we felt like we could completely trust him which was extremely important to first time buyers like us. Brian was great to work with and really understood us as buyers. Unlike some of those pushy realtors that we have met at open houses, Brian was extremely patient and easy to work. He would quickly respond to all of our emails, come out to show us houses on the weekends, and even drove out to Concord at 9PM so we could measure for appliances. We had to get things together pretty quickly to close on our house and Brian did a great job of making sure it all came together. The market where we were looking is extremely competitive and we feel that it was Brian's hard work that finally got us our house. We love our new home, thank you Brian! read more

My husband and I were referred to Brian Cheek by a friend of a friend. I am so happy and grateful we found him! He really knows the Oakland Hills where we were looking for our "forever" home. He lives in the area and knows a lot about the surrounding neighborhoods. What I especially enjoyed about Brian was his personality. He is professional, yet personal and down-to-earth. I went into this process feeling a little intimidated since it was my first time buying a house, but Brian made me feel much more comfortable. I will be recommending him to anyone buying a home near us! We love our new home! read more

We originally used Brian to purchase our home in Oakland. We were initially reluctant to have him list our home in Walnut Creek because he was not an expert in our neighborhood. But we were so impressed by his knowledge, strategy, and professionalism that we chose him over several so called "local experts". We are glad we did. He set a sales price record for our street;Navigated many details involving the minor upgrades we did to prepare the home for sale; and ultimately managed the closing process seamlessly. We highly recommend Mr.Cheek and his team. read more

It would be hard to imagine a better choice for us than Brian. We wanted a well-managed process. He was a great manager. We wanted someone who brought in the prep for sale and staging at reasonable prices. He provided reasonable prices. We wanted someone who was both knowledgeable and informative. He was both. And we wanted someone who was a clear communicator (preferably with a sense of humor.) Brian was not only a great communicator, but turned out to be a really good teacher and he did it all with a light touch. As a result of all of the above, we couldn't have been more pleased with the outcome of the sale. It felt great to see the house transformed into its full potential, thanks to Brian and his crews. Financially, it was a plus. And the family who purchased the house was in love with it, and the neighborhood. At the end of the day, in no small part due to Brian's efforts, it felt like a terrific win-win for all parties. He would come immediately to mind if a family or friend was in need of an agent, and without hesitation we'd recommend him the way you'd recommend anything you know to be a sure thing. Thanks again Brian! read more

I feel compelled to write this review because Brian exceeded my expectations in every way. After recently meeting him at an open house, he agreed to come over to my house and offer advice, even though I am not sure whether we'll be selling or not. He gave me excellent pricing information for the Oakland/Piedmont market, and economic tips to remodel my home for a sale. Besides being laid back and patient, he really listened to me and in doing so, offered advice against doing a sale - something that goes against his own interest. He seemed to really understand what improvements would add most value to the home, and more than anything made me feel comfortable. I cannot recommend him enough. read more

Brian is a great person to work with he made the process so easy for us after a death in our family and we had to sell. He is kind fair professional and understanding and sold the property after only one showing and we got over our asking price . If you want the best there is no other choice. Thank You Brian for everything read more

We worked with Brian to buy in 2013 and used him again this year to prep, stage and sell our house and had a fantastic experience both times. Brian goes above and beyond to make sure you understand the process and feel comfortable every step of the way. To get the house ready to list, Brian and his team worked with us to maximise our budget to help us get the highest return. Throughout the entire process, we genuinely felt Brian had our best interest at heart. He is also a skilled strategic negotiator which helped us get the high end of what we were expecting for our house. We highly recommend him and would definitely use him again! read more

My wife and I are extremely happy with Brian's services in selling our home. We received a letter from him in the mail describing the housing shortage in our neighborhood and so we decided to contact him just to see what our house would be worth. We weren't earnestly thinking of moving, but after talking to him and hearing his ideas on what our house was potentially worth, we decided to sell our house. We decided to sell our house while we were out of the country and Brian was there every step of the way and kept us informed of everything going on. He helped us decide what to replace, fix, or leave as is and even came over to mow our lawn since we were out of the country! He personally oversaw all the contract work, from staging to landscaping, and even planted some flowers himself. Talk about dedication! He was very responsive to both phone calls and emails and was not pushy. We never felt like he had his own agenda, but rather would listen to our concerns and offer reasonable recommendations. In the end, we got offers we were very pleased with. We highly recommend Brian if you are even considering selling your house! read more

Wow--went to their "open house". Bad ethics, mediocre everything, and misinformed "instructors". Won't be back. Won't be hiring them to sell or help me buy....anything, and wouldn't dream of working there. Disappointing. read more

Brian Cheek is the best realtor I have ever worked with. I couldn't imagine having a better partner through this process. As a first time buyer it was extremely important to me to have someone by my side who has profound knowledge of the business and has the patience to work with me. Brian is extremely professional, relatable, committed and went above and beyond to accomodate my needs. He helped me find my dream home and despite the agressive market he knew what it took to beat other offers and to connect with the sellers agent. From day one Brian made a huge effort to truly understand my vision, my non negotiables and my dreams. Brian's responsiveness was a very important piece in this process. Not only did it make me feel great to feel the sense of urgency, but it gave me a significant advantage to get to any listings very early in the game. Anyone who is looking for a realtor who will come through no matter what it takes should contact Brian immediately! read more

Brian is a great realtor and I highly recommend him to anyone needing a realtor in the East Bay! He is very knowledgeable about the market and takes the time to truly partner with you throughout the process. I was not always available due to a crazy work schedule, but Brian handled it all. He made it a smooth process, for which I'm very thankful! read more

Brian was instrumental in us buying our house - we are certain we would not have gotten it without him! He was an expert on the neighborhood and gave us great suggestions for how we could make our offer more compelling to the sellers. During and after the sale he also had great recommendations for other vendors to use and months later he is still helping us out if we have any questions! If we ever sell we would definitely use him again! read more

Brian was very helpful as my wife and I entered the competitive East Bay real estate market looking for a new home for our family. With busy work schedules we were able to rely on Brian's flexibility and support at each step in the process (scheduling walk-throughs, finding a financing/lending partner, evaluating school districts, escrow, signing, contractors, and final details with the seller). He was truly a partner with us throughout the entire process and we couldn't have asked for a more professional realtor! read more

After being completely put off by pushy, overly-aggressive realtors my wife and I were referred to Brian by a family friend. We met with him at his office and were immediately taken with his easy demeanor and impressive knowledge of the Oakland housing market. By the following weekend were attending open houses that he'd suggested - all of them exactly what we were looking for and right in our wheelhouse in terms of affordability. Brian steered us through the offer process on a home we fell in love with and provided assistance and guidance all of the way through closing. Even afterwards he followed up on some outstanding questions we had and acted as a sounding board and resource. As first time home buyers we needed a little hand holding at times and Brian was very understanding and patient. We couldn't have asked for a better partner in the home buying process and I'd recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking to buy in the Oakland area. read more

Recently we chose to sell our Oakland home. It needed some work and we realized we wanted to put some repair work to get the home into a top selling condition. We met Brian when my Mom saw how nice he had setup another home in the area a few blocks away. We were impressed with the brochure that was create for the sale of that particular home. After speaking with Brian and receiving more than a few other example of other homes in the area. We choose to work with Brian on the sale of our home. There are realtors that specialize and as such we found that realtors are not all the same but yes, one should take lots of care in selecting the right person to represent/manage your home for its sale. It was a pleasure to work with Brian and on his recommendation we spent the off season to do the remodeling work. Brian's team, project managers, painters, hardwood flooring contractors, landscapers and general contractors all worked in close contact with Brian. He dedicates his time to show up and manager all the work, coordinates the work to be done and he did an excellent walk through checking that all the renovation was done on time and correctly. We had an excellent brochure created from Brian's photographer and graphics designer and writer. The home photographed well and in different lighting conditions to reflect how the home was like in the evening not just during the day. The home sold with only one weekend of showing, with multiple offers, beyond our expectations. We could not have asked for any better of a coordinated renovation and sales, all schedules and managed by Brian and his Team. We would not hesitate to use Brian service and his Team for any of our future sales. read more

We had a good experience working with Brian. As first time home buyers, we needed someone to guide us through the process and to be patient with us as we asked LOTS of questions and figured out exactly what is was that we wanted. Brian's industry knowledge helped to put us at ease and he always made time to get us the answers we needed. He was easy to schedule showings with for the properties we were interested in and was very timely in his preparation of documents. We were looking in the East Bay which is a really tough sellers market right now. We made several different offers and with each one, Brian took the time to make sure we'd done everything we could to go in as prepared and competitive as we could be (getting in touch with the seller's agent early, making presentations when this was allowed, urging us to write "love letters" to the sellers, etc.). We closed on our new home about two weeks ago (wohoo!) and prior to getting everything finalized Brian stayed in close contact with the seller's agent through a few delays we had with the bank to make sure our relationship with the sellers stayed positive and that the lines of communication remained open. We're so happy to be in our new home and are very grateful to Brian for all the work he did with us to get us here! read more