Claudia Siegel recently sold our single-family 1907 Victorian home in Laurel Heights, San…read moreFrancisco, and working with her was an absolute dream. Not only does Claudia deeply understand real estate and the San Francisco market, she is also a genuinely wonderful person--charming, smart, calm, and incredibly reliable. Selling a home is an emotional process, and that relationship matters enormously. Claudia excelled on every level. Even though we are very organized, Claudia was always several steps ahead of us. With an extremely short window to get the property on the market, she quickly found and scheduled top-quality tradespeople and services at prices we never could have secured on our own. Her experience showed at every turn--she anticipated issues before they arose and pre-empted every possible scenario. By the time we went live, we were completely bulletproof. Claudia truly listens. She built a clear strategy around our end goal and executed it flawlessly. Every detail--from house styling and presentation to photography to pricing--was thoughtfully planned, clearly communicated, tested with a trusted group of experienced colleagues, and refined. Nothing was left to chance. The result? We sold within one week, accepting an offer **21% over asking**. If you want exceptional results, choose Claudia. Tell her your ideal outcome, trust her expertise, and follow her guidance exactly--she genuinely knows what she's doing. Highly, highly recommended.

I recently worked with Claudia to find and purchase a condominium in San Francisco. She is a gem-…read morecompetent, thorough, energetic, and an expert on the San Francisco market. She took all the time I needed, and patiently showed me numerous properties until we found the perfect place. She informs herself about every detail of the property, raises important questions, and has contacts to help with every aspect of the process, from inspection to closing. If you need an excellent, knowledgeable, personable and reliable realtor, go to Claudia. I recommend her without reservation!

I recently bought my first home. A daunting process that went extraordinarily well with the help of…read morean excellent team but hugely from Valerie. Not only did she push through a very fast close but she did so while abroad navigating a family emergency. She was organized, meticulous and happy to answer all questions including those rather mundane, tedious, first-time-homebuyer-types. Escrow was seamless and at no point did I feel as though I was unsupported or going through the process alone. Valerie is an exceptional broker, a great communicator and very understanding of the emotional nature of first time home buying. I'm grateful to have her in my corner, she is wonderful to work with and I would absolutely hire her again for any future purchases.

I've worked with Valerie Avril on both my primary residence mortgage and a cash-out refinance, and…read moreshe's been nothing short of amazing. From start to finish, Valerie was incredibly responsive and communicative--I never had to chase her for updates, and she always made sure I knew exactly what was happening. What really sets her apart is how much she handles behind the scenes. Her team is organized, detail-oriented, and often took care of things before I even knew they needed attention. I truly felt like I was in good hands the entire time. One moment that really stood out: she worked persistently with my unresponsive HOA to push a deal across the finish line--something I know would've stalled without her tenacity. Valerie is someone I fully trust to get the job done, and I wouldn't want anyone else in my corner when it comes to mortgages or refinancing.

My review of Nick Issa, a relator with Sotheby's International Realtors…read more I was referred to Nick by a banker. Now, at the time my family looked for our home this was a sellers' market with a ton of cash out there and we were an FHA loan : (. We looked at over 80 homes, wrote 28 offers, and finally landed a beautiful, fully updated home that we could not be happier with. Nick's number 1 strength: Communication. He is all about communication and during the home buying process; this is the number 1 asset to help keep your sanity. He is a "dot the I" and cross the" T" kind of guy that never leaves a stone unturned. He will make sure everyone in the process is executing their duties and always lets you know what is going on. He will go above and beyond for you with communication. Nick's number 2 strength: Patience I was not the easiest client. I evolved what I wanted (as will you in a sellers' market) during the process but all the time Nick was accepting and patient with me. (Abides by a code of ethics); Without telling a long story, Nick advised me multiple times not to accept terms the in negotiations (they wanted unrealistic terms and conditions) when I did not fully understand this process or when they were trying to hoodwink me by something I did not understand but would have been bad for me. After learning about the entire process (I could now teach a course), he saved me from getting into bad deals in the beginning. He was more interested in getting my family a great home we would love at a great deal than to just make money. He did this even towards the end of the process at month number 6 and offer number 24 (of 28). I was impressed. I cannot stress enough how important this is!!!! (Educator): I was ignorant to the entire process when we first went out. . Well, as the process of looking for a home began, Nick spent a lot of time educating me on the process and answered all of my questions to the fullest extent. He taught me things not to do, what to look for, how to read the MLS listings, how the process worked, the market conditions, and much, much more. (Dedicated): This guy spent 6 months looking for me. He wrote 28 offers. He took me out countless times. He did this for a client that only had an ideal target of 200k. He had other clients that had big $$$ deals going on (overheard parts of non-sensitive conversations) but he makes equal time regardless of how much your looking to spend. (Negotiating skills); if you are wondering about negotiating skill, this is not something the relator has some magical power over when in a sellers' market. You can ask for whatever you like, if they don't like it, they won't even tell you. You'll get the "dear john" email of "sorry, we accepted another offer". When negotiating comes into play Nick will do his work and position you to have leverage or negotiating pieces (I.E. closing costs, repairs, etc.) when the seller attempts to muscle you. My point, he is good. (connected);He has many contacts and connections in the industry that came in handy. He knew over 80% of the relators in the area that were the selling agent in offers we wrote. (Flexible): He'll work around your schedule and he works 7 days a week. (not opinionated); He is there for you with whatever you think you want. I had some stupid "had to have" in the beginning (I.E. pool) but he diligently did his work to make sure I would get a home we would love. Well, there might be some more strong points but I think you get the message if you read this far. If I had to say something bad, it would be saying something out of necessity to balance this review but the truth is, there is not glaring deficiency in Nick's relator practices. It is what it is.

I have to tell EVERYONE about my agent, Kim Gilman. She is amazing. She is the BEST agent I have…read moreever had. She had helped my husband in the past with buying properties with great success. She has an incredible talent at staging, pricing, being personable, prompt. I could go on forever!! If you ever need an agent that knows the Tri-Valley as well as she does, call Kim Gilman!! To her it isn't about the sale as much as you being satisfied and happy.

Joanna made the home buying process very easy and stress free. She was kind, professional and…read morealways made us feel like we were her first priority. She has great insight on the market, neighborhoods, and really listened and delivered on what we wanted. I would highly recommend Joanna to anyone interested in buying or selling a home.

Joanna Lem, you are a fantastic and talented realtor. You have our highest recommendations and…read moredeepest gratitude for going way above and beyond to help us find our dream home in the Bay Area market. We will refer everyone we know to you. True Professional: You know the market and what you're doing. We were first-time home buyers without all cash. You still made it happen for us, helping us to navigate each twist and turn from open houses to close of escrow. You had the knowledge and patience to help us feel completely informed and comfortable with every decision. There were numerous occasions along the way that appeared to be impasses. You helped us get through each one. Consummate Negotiator: You spent the time to consider every angle and approach to be competitive in this market. Not only are you a brilliant tactician, you just "get it." You have the insight to be able to talk with people. You don't smother people with sales talk. You connect with them. Responsive and Reliable: You kept every promise you made to us. And when time-sensitive issues or questions arose, you were always available to help problem solve and give us straightforward and good advice. You earned our trust one day at a time. In the end, we also count you now as a personal friend. Thank you for everything.

Becky is amazing. She is extremely professional and knows what she is doing. She guided us in…read moreselling her house and was able to play the perfect role of pushing without being too pushy. She helped us sell the house at a price that was more than expected which allowed us to buy a new home that we also love. She helped organize all the people to make our house ready to sell - electricians, stagers, painters, gardeners, inspectors and everything was done professionally and quickly. She went above and beyond to help us through this process.

Becky helped me sell my grandmother's home after her passing. She was able to help me find…read morecontractors to bring the home up to a better condition and was able to sell the house at a price far exceeding my expectation. Because of her hard work, my grandmother's heirs were able to receive an inheritance my grandmother would be proud off. I really could not do it without Becky's knowledge, resources and guidance.

Cindy and Kristen were a dream to work with. We met both through an open house and after…read moreinterviewing a few realtors, Cindy was our favorite. In particular, on the day we first met with her, before we were even signed as clients, Cindy took us to see a house we were interested in around the corner. She walked us through the house and pointed out things we should pay attention to as we tour places on our own. Taking the time to give us this insight was a sound investment, we ended up moving forward with her! Cindy would schedule tours on weekends and drive us to each spot, noting along the way the pros/cons of each place we just saw. We really appreciated this hands-on approach and we felt increasingly confident with each new spot. Even after Cindy helped us negotiate closing on our gem of a home, she connected us with contractors and a list of trusted recommendations to help us renovate. We couldn't be happier with the Stuecher Manning Group, highly recommend!

We first met Cindy and Kristen through one of their open houses, and we're so glad we did. They are…read moreboth extremely knowledgeable, not only about Mission Bay but about SF real estate as a whole. They complement each other really well, each bringing different strengths that together create a balanced and highly effective team. Kristen and Cindy bring clear, honest guidance without pressuring you into anything. Both of them were always available, responsive, and quick to answer any questions, making us feel supported and confident throughout the process. Kristen and Cindy made the buying process smooth and stress free. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for dedicated and knowledgeable realtors.

Our experience with Nicole & Lenny representing us as first time home buyers was absolutely…read morefantastic! They were kind, thorough, strategic, and just genuinely fun people to go on this journey with! I would also say, there are a lot of perks to getting a duo in terms of availability. They were beyond willing to see properties with us outside of our primary neighborhood that we initially told them we were looking in. It was more important to them that we found the RIGHT house. Nicole & Lenny also helped us navigate any complex home buying processes. Their willingness to walk line by line on contractual documents many times over was instrumental in helping us become more confident and crafting the most competitive offer as a team. In the end, we were able to have our offer accepted on a very competitive house due to their strategic prowess. They also put in a lot of work into orchestrating inspections and getting estimates for any repairs required. Their connections to local experts in the trades were second to none. Nicole & Lenny were strong negotiators and were really adept at balancing the buyer's needs while ensuring the transaction itself went smoothly. This is not always an easy balance to strike. They made the whole process fun and exciting, even during the stressful moments. We highly recommend them, especially for first-time home buyers. We're incredibly grateful for all their hard work and couldn't imagine working with a better team!

I hardly ever write reviews, but had to for Nicole. To say that she went above and beyond to…read moresecure us our dream home is a complete understatement. For context, we are first-time buyers and completely new to the insanity that is the Bay Area real estate market. It's incredibly important, especially if you're a first-time buyer in the Bay, to partner with a seasoned agent who is dedicated, communicative, transparent, and willing to go above and beyond. Nicole is all of this - and more. Over the course of 6 months, Nicole toured dozens of homes with us throughout the Bay. We never felt pushed or pressured into making an offer. Additionally, we were those clients who would change their mind last minute about placing an offer, and she was always supportive and validating - it was so clear she wanted us to find THE perfect home just as much as we did. When we finally found our dream single-family home in Berkeley, and placed an offer, Nicole's expertise and experience truly shined: she helped us craft an unbeatable offer, utilizing all of her tips and tricks as a seasoned agent. Our offer came out on top amongst multiple offers, without even having to go over our budget. This was all during the height of the COVID real estate boom, when it was seemingly impossible to get and offer accepted. Between offer-accept and close, there were a number of last-minute emergencies, namely due to miscommunications with the lender. Nicole went above and beyond by proactively advocating for us, taking the lead, and putting out these fires. I firmly believe we would have fell out of contract had it not been for Nicole's leadership and expertise here. Experience and expertise aside, Nicole is a warm and kind partner. She truly cares for her clients, and genuinely wants them to find their dream home. This kind of authenticity can be rare, and we were beyond lucky to have had her by our side this past year! Thank you Nicole!

If I could give Maria 10 stars I would!!! I don't write much…read morereviews but with Maria... absolutely nothing can go wrong! You know you will be in good hands with her. I really highly recommend Maria to anyone who is picky as me...know what they want and expect professional knowledge in what they are doing. I met Maria at an open house...after been at endless many open houses, and you can tell who is really trying to help you or not. And trust me I have been to wayyyy to many open houses and met so many different real agents but no one absolutely no one as Maria who spending her time just to explain you in every details and even what you have to be aware of!!! It's incredible how she has been super patient and a great listener for her klient perspective. I am from Europe and our standard compare to American way is totally different. I thought I am too picky and being really difficult klient for anyone but with Maria...she is just unbeatable compare to the rest I've met and just want to make sure that you have a great time and find your dream house. Her professional skills and her knowledge nobody can beat! A house is a very important place for us all...it's a home where you feel safe and comfort and a place that you will stay for a long time. It's not like buying clothes and then can change easily. And you can tell how Maria always protect her klient and even make sure that you don't fall for a wrong house. I don't understand why those bad reviews is coming from unless they don't know anything about professional real estate agent is like. And the review had nothing to do with her professional at all, so shame on those bad reviews!

I was relocated to SF for work, and had only been to the city once before. I was referred to…read moreMaria through a friend of a friend. This would be our third home buying experience, so we were not rookie-home buyers, but knew nothing of the intricacies of SF and CA home hunting. Due to the fast track nature of the process (we wanted in as soon as possible) and the crazy schedules we had (new job for me, and major job hunt for my wife) we needed an agent with skill, knowledge and a trustworthy nature. Along came Maria Marchetti who more than surpassed our needs. Maria is the most knowledgeable, skilled and trustworthy agent I have ever interacted with. Not only did she know the market, the real-estate process, but she listened to and understood our specific needs. I look forward to the opportunity to work with her again, and will also refer her services with confidence.