Jared helped us close on our first home and hopefully first of many! He's extremely responsive and…read moreworked so well with our relator. Jared made sure to lock us in to the best rate possible (given the market conditions). Not only is he extremely knowledgeable about the markets/rates, he helped us close in 14 days! He made sure to get every single document and piece of information submitted as quickly as possible. I truly feel that Jared made this nerve wrecking process easier for us. Thank you for all your help, Jared!

Some of the reviews for this company specifically from Ben P. and Ern D. are absolutely spot on…read more Wish I would have seen them before talking to these people. These people will push you to get ARMs because they make more money at the backend with ARMs. Keep in mind they are selling your mortgages to the big banks and making huge $$$$$ off them. The only reason why big banks buy from them is because they are selling those loans at higher rates to you. Each broker is making a pretty good commission on ARMs. Ensure that you get plenty of quotes before even getting pre-approved with such mortgage brokers. Definitely recommend getting pre-approval from a well-known bank! This business is basically a honey trap for first time homebuyers or people who don't have enough information about the mortgage business or the housing market. Ask them for details and they will get pushy on you. Pressuring you to close and offering you quicker closing time are some of their tricks to close the transaction. You won't have enough time to delve into the details. Trust them at your own peril! They know and enhance your FOMO as they are constantly creating false impression of FOMO! Remember - You are not missing out on anything, if you miss out on one home that you like, you will find another one. But never fall into their FOMO trap. They have their relatives in the Real Estate business. Husband and wife teaming up as realtor and mortgage broker will take you for a ride that you will regret for life. Be careful and understand every single detail before you ever think of locking your ARM rate with them. They are going to brush aside your questions by saying that these are just standard papers that everyone signs. The hidden numbers are where they will get you! Notice that when you meet these people they will talk more about things that are irrelevant than answering your questions about the loan. This is one more ploy to get you distracted and earn your trust so that they can get you to do what they want you to do. Watch the 2015 movie 'The Big Short'. You will get an idea of how these people reassure you and instill a false confidence in you when you are buying a home. Remember they get their commissions immediately after the transaction closes, even the Title company is out of it. But then you are stuck with a mortgage that could really go south in the long run! Offering you to keep refinancing is also another gotcha as they keep getting commissions each time you refinance your ARM. Also, when they say refinance at no cost to you -- please take time to get a written estimate to understand what refinance at no cost really means. There are several gotchas. I had an awful experience dealing with Cal Coast and I am hoping that this review will help others make a better decision if and when they decide to deal with this company.

Sonal was amazing! She definitely had my best interest in mind at all times, and provided sound…read moreadvice on price negotiations, offer selection, and preparing the property for sale. She made herself available to any and all questions, including respond to phone calls at midnight to review final offers. She often times drove out of her way just to meet up and explain documents in person. Her recommendation on Stager made the apartment look great and at a more than reasonable price. And the photographer was one of the best on any of the listing sites, and included aerial footage of the property. The apartment looked way better than when I had lived there. So much so, that my wife joked that we should move back into the house. This resulted in an outstanding open house, and such an out-pouring of offers that we moved the offer deadline up twice!! We set a record sale price in the neighborhood by well over 10%!! After offer was accepted, she went so far as to assist the buyer with calling the county appraiser to ensure the deal went through. Stats: 116% above listing price! 4-days on market! Over 15 offers! 50+ visitors for one open-house day! Less than 30-days from start to money-in-the-bank! By far, the best selling experience I could have hoped for.

Sonal was great to work with throughout our home search. She provided valuable advice during the…read moreprocess (and after) and was very aware of the market conditions and what it would take to get our offer accepted! As first time buyers we appreciated her patience and willingness to explain things and help answer all questions we had about the process and about getting things fixed in the house we purchased. She worked with a lender of our choice and their interaction was seamless and I really couldn't tell that they hadn't worked together in the past and a lot was due to Sonal's professionalism and ability to stay on top of every detail. I'd recommend her to anyone looking for a realtor!

Thank you Jason Smith and the team at Alameda Mortgage for the outstanding job you did for us in…read moreDecember. Your responsiveness, urgency, persistence and commitment to getting the deal done the right way and in record time make it a no-brainer for us to return and engage you all again. Highly recommended!

Don't use Alameda Mortgage. If a mortgage lender recommends them, tell him to search harder. You…read morewill jump through hoops for a month or more. They question every transaction you've made. I felt like a criminal by the end of the transaction.

We have used Zack and his team several times in the past few years and wouldn't use anyone else…read morewhen buying a home. They are extremely professional, providing a number of available options and easy to understand explanations on what works best for whatever situation you are in. They are also very responsive to any questions and regularly check in to make sure everything is on track through the entire process. Can't say enough good things about Team Cooper, will definitely continue to use them for any future home purchases.

Zackry and Team Cooper are my "Go-To" Lenders for many reasons…read more They are someone that I can completely trust to put my home buyers needs first. Their communication, professionalism, and knowledge make a big difference in my transactions. I feel confident directing my home buyers towards Zackry, knowing he is going to make the time to have that initial conversation with them and then be there with them every step of the way until close of escrow!

I worked with James and Kin for over six months, and I can't recommend them enough. They make a…read moregreat team--James is excellent with the technical side, paperwork, and offers, while Kin really understands the home itself, the neighborhood, and what you're looking for. I used AI to review certain documents and found that both Kin and James not only answered the questions raised by AI, but provided insights above and beyond what AI could provide. In fact, Kin recommended the home I eventually bought while I was on vacation in Europe. She sent me detailed videos and explained exactly how the house matched my preferences. I trusted her judgment enough to have friends see it for me and submitted an offer without ever seeing it in person. I'm now incredibly happy with the home--it's exactly what I was looking for. As someone who knew very little about buying and maintaining a house, I also really appreciated how much James and Kin taught me throughout the process, even helping me find contractors and handymen after closing. Responsive, knowledgeable, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in finding the right home for you. Highly recommended.

My wife and I are first time homebuyers and James treated us with the same respect and class as…read morehomebuyers more seasoned and buying more expensive homes. James from our interviews was the most knowledgeable and most detailed. He also went the extra mile to teach us to look at disclosures and to help us with negotiations. The best part about James is he is 100% not pushy and let us ultimately make the final decision. Our transaction was particularly difficult due to CA law, but he navigated the details with the counterparty promptly and firmly and even through his connections got us a great lender who we will stick with likely for the near future. James ultimately will always go the extra mile so will highly recommend him and we will likely use him for future home purchases. Thank you James!

I began my real estate journey with Keller Williams Advisors (formerly Keller Williams Benchmark…read moreProperties) right after earning my real estate license, while I was pregnant with my first child 7+ years ago. After interviewing three other brokerages, I chose Keller Williams because of their training, technology, and the family-like atmosphere of this particular office. I felt that the people here would genuinely support one another's success and foster a close-knit, positive, and encouraging environment -- exactly what I was looking for. It turns out I was right, and the office has continued to improve, even through changes in ownership. If you're an agent looking for the best training, the best people, and an amazing office environment, look no further -- KW is the one!

I want to take a moment to express my deep respect and high regard for KW Benchmark Properties in…read moreFremont, CA. Being in this industry for over ten years as a lending partner, I have crossed paths with many agents and the agents in this office are some of the best. Their expertise and dedication truly set them apart from many professionals in the real estate industry.

Words cannot describe how great my experience working with Angela was. Her knowledge and expertise…read moreis unsurpassed and she made the process of buying my first home seamless. Her communication is amazing and she was available to answer all of my questions promptly (and believe me -- I had a lot of them!). She helped me find and land my dream home and went above and beyond in helping me coordinate my home loan, digest all of the paperwork, navigate the inspections process, and explain the taxes, etc. to me in a way I could actually understand. I can't recommend her enough. She is transparent, honest, humorous, down-to-earth, and willing to go the extra mile to make your experience amazing and painless.

I was a first-time homebuyer and Angela made a painful process bearable. Buying a home in the Bay…read moreArea is so complicated, so competitive, and full of disappointment, but Angela is somebody who you want in your corner because of her bountiful knowledge and she is so patient with first-time homebuyers when I had a mile long list of questions. To start, Angela did an intake process with me and I explained to her my budget, neighborhoods, wants, needs, and she took the time to understand what I wanted. From our initial conversation to getting keys ins hand, it took about 5 months and Angela and I worked almost on the daily and it was a bittersweet farewell when I got the keys to my home. Angela is so understanding, reliable, and kind, especially as I was a first-time homebuyer. It's a really emotional journey from writing offers to getting the keys and Angela really took the time to support me and also help me get what I needed and also helped me navigate a lot of nuances of writing offers. She took my periodic 10:00 PM calls of panic and created strategies to move forward, which is what any homebuyer needs. She's there for you and will make sure you get the home you want, at your timeline, and on your budget. I'm happy to say that yes, I moved into my first home, and know that I will continue to work with Angela in the future when I'm looking at my next home. Hands down, best real estate agent and would highly recommend working with her!

Debra and her team effortlessly helped me with the loan on my current home. This happened during…read morethe holiday season and they were awesome to work with. I have asked for help twice since then and both times received it quickly and graciously. The agents she referred me to were also great to work with. Debra and her local team, as well as her distant referrals, were Above and Beyond GREAT to work with. Very knowledgeable, through, timely, professional, and flat out nice! I used them in the past, am currently using them, and will use them in the future.