So..... I'm a fellow realtor and I've closed deals with Mike…read morein the past, he's always been easy to work with which I appreciate. This yelp is about the character of a person, Mike showed me today that he's the real deal. He didn't know that he was interacting with me. I like to lie low in my rare downtime. So this is what happened. I was at our local Safeway deli waiting to order 3 sandwiches and boy the line was not moving! We waited for at least 30 mins to get to the counter and just as I approach Mike strolls in gets in the front of the line because he had a phone in order. The clerks hadn't made his sandwich either because they were so busy but started his. He started chatting and quickly realized that the rest of us had been waiting quite a while. He said to the clerk as he was being rung up "I'd like to pay for all their sandwiches", I immediately said, oh wow thank you but that's not necessary. Nope he insisted and proceeded to pick up the tab. I asked for his name (knowing in my mind who he was already although never meeting in person before), I told him my name, we shook hands wished each other well for the day and went about our day. In a world where you can be anything, and often times I'm short or stressed, BE KIND! It was a pleasure to see that and receive that today from Mike! Class act all the way, proving once again all realtors are not the same. Thanks Mike! Till we meet again buddy! My son was excited to tell his dad about the "cool" guy that paid for his sandwich. Next one is on me!

Just saying - aggressive!! Open house every Saturday and Sunday. Marketing on every platform…read more Creative and supportive team. We knew we needed the Guzzardo team to sell in this slow market and they delivered. Experienced experts and so pleasant to work with.

Superb service from Jaynlin Slone and her team! We met her over a year ago as we began our search…read morefor a new home to be closer to our grandchildren in Brentwood. Her knowledge of the area/market, stellar negotiation skills, and remarkable communications skills set her apart from the rest. We had very difficult seller's and an incompetent seller's agent to navigate. Jaynlin was able to complete our purchase (under asking price) with the utmost professionalism! We are eternally grateful and appreciative for her time and efforts. We adore her!!

Josh and his team are absolute professionals and a true delight to work with. Our journey with them…read morebegan several years ago when we first put our house on the market, just as interest rates were starting to rise post-COVID. Josh and the Mashore Group created incredible marketing for our home, including video showcases, printed materials, online advertising--the whole package. Although we got a great offer in less than 30 days, we unfortunately, due to personal circumstances, had to take the home off the market at that time. The Mashore Group was incredibly understanding and supportive throughout the process. Fast forward to this year. Josh stayed in steady contact over time, even stopping by during the holidays with thoughtful gifts and maintaining a genuinely personal connection. When our circumstances changed and we were finally able to relist our home, Josh wasted no time. He quickly secured strong showings, which ultimately led to an offer well above asking price, and he guided the entire deal to completion with time to spare. It's a shame we no longer live in Brentwood, because I would work with Josh and the entire Mashore Group again in a heartbeat. We can't thank them enough for their care, attention to detail, persistence, excellent service, and outstanding communication. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone with real estate needs. Thank you, team!

We are very lucky and grateful to have Megan as our realtor. Megan is very patient, knowledgeable,…read moreand always willing to answer every question we have. She is genuinely patient as we check I don't know how many open houses just to find the "right one" for us. She drives all the way to wherever we want to see any possible home. And she truly puts us first to help us get the incentives available for buyers like us. Thank you, Megan; we truly appreciate you.

Rachel Barrios stuck by us for three years as we worked toward making the dream of homeownership a…read morereality. When we were finally approved and ready to start looking, she went above and beyond to make sure we had every opportunity to find the right home. She rearranged her schedule, made herself available at odd hours, and was always ready to jump in whenever we needed her. Rachel made what could have been an incredibly stressful process feel as smooth as possible, even with all the inevitable bumps along the way. She was kind, thoughtful, patient, and supportive every step of the way. She even helped us work through escrow issues while she was on vacation. Talk about going above and beyond! We are incredibly grateful to Rachel for everything she did to help our family achieve this dream. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. And if we ever move again, there is no question that Rachel will be our first call!

Randy and his team work like a well oiled machine. They each know what they are doing in respect…read moreto selling your home and don't need external input. From perfect pictures of your property to stunning social media videos with which to bring in prospective buyers to a well thought out description of your home for online sites, this team has it all. Every single request I put forward, the team followed through to completion. Randy has knowledge that is critical if you get a potential buyer who wants to add a floor post purchase, change the substructure, understands the depth of the Delta and the local regulations to moor a large boat at your dock. His contacts within the community are innumerable which allow easy communication for private showings between realtors. The Company signs that are used are professional, lighted and noticeable which brings in many potential buyers driving by to pick up one of the property's pamphlets. If you want a team that goes above and beyond, this is the team with whom you should work.

Look no further, Randy is your guy. If you want action and professionalism, go with Randy. He's…read morebeen consistent for 15+ years, he knows his stuff and is always responsive and fair. Like most of you readying this review, I'm NOT an agent or I wouldn't hire one (LOL) so having a quality person who knows his business and literally cares about his customers, that's a perfect scenario! Another very important note is Randy knows Discovery Bay!

I've looked at all these reviews and there was one where someone said she is a "pit bull with…read morelipstick" and, honestly, that sums her up. Marianne is so knowledgeable, hardworking, and will fight to the end of the earth for her clients. She also deeply cares for the people she represents. I know she's working in my best interest always. She handled the sale of my mom's home that was within a trust, out of the area, and filled with two generations of stuff. I was an emotional wreck and she came in and guided me through it all. We got over asking, all cash deal within 10 days of going to market. Above and beyond work every day -- from clean up, to prep, to staging, to marketing, to negotiating. I'm just so fortunate to have had Marianne represent me. I can't emphasize enough how hard the whole selling decision was for me. She was patient, we explored various options together. When we ultimately decided the right decision was to sell, she sprang into action and got it done quickly so I could move on from a heartbreaking situation. Her style is uniquely hers. There's no bullshit. Marianne is going to tell it to you straight, but I personally wouldn't want it any other way. I can't say enough great things about Marianne!!! Hire her; you won't regret it.

My husband and I are first time landlords and despite not having a background in real estate, we…read moretried to manage our property ourselves. Everything was fine until the tenant stopped paying, and anyone who has dealt with these issues knows how stressful it can be. Lost and extremely frustrated, I called Marianne after doing some research on Yelp. Marianne was completely calm, confident, and professional. She quickly gathered basic information about us, the property, and the tenant. She informed us that she will be taking over and assured us that we will regain possession of the property. By that evening she had already sent over all the necessary DocuSign's and within the next couple days she was negotiating with the tenant on our behalf. Removing tenants for non-payment is devastating for both parties, so Marianne was firm, but also kind and compassionate. She was able to repossess the home within 15 days, without having to go through the process of an eviction, which was our goal from the beginning. Communication was always very quick, clear, and concise. My husband and I had so many questions since it was our first time going through something like this. She has a very extensive knowledge of real estate, the laws involved, and in general how tenants tend to behave, but she was also very patient and thorough when advising us. As someone that runs her own business and manages 100+ properties, Marianne is obviously a very busy person. I expected her staff to communicate with us after the tenant vacated the property. However, Marianne was our point of contact the entire time, which was very impressive. Marianne did not collect a penny from us during the entire tenant removal process, which really speaks to her confidence in her abilities as a property manager and her generosity as well. She is also well connected in the real estate space as all the references she provided to prepare the property for the next tenant were excellent. Our home was on the market for less than 2 weeks when she presented 2 solid potential tenants. Given how smoothly everything went up until this point, we were completely confident in letting her decide which tenant would suit us best. When we finally got to meet her in person, she told us that she takes care of all her properties like they are her own and after witnessing her work, it's clear that the service she provides is a direct reflection of her genuine passion for real estate and helping people. If you are looking to rent out your property, we absolutely recommend working with a property management group, but specifically, Marianne. Thank you Marianne. We appreciate everything that you have done for us, and we look forward to working with you for a long time!

I first began to work with June years ago when I began to search for homes in Discovery Bay. One…read morething that stood out me was that June cared deeply about what I really wanted and was looking for. She worked tirelessly to find the right home. When she finally found the right home, she worked so smoothly with the sellers broker, and, I actually felt we needed to offer a higher price since the inventory was so low at the time, and June advised me not to. Her knowledge of the market, and very strong reputation came through and saved us money. Fast forward, and recently, we ended up having the need to sell our home (the one we bought through June), and relocating out of Discovery Bay last year. She made it amazingly easy, got us more than our asking price, and brought a whole team in, so all we did - was well nothing. Over the years, June has had "client appreciation" events, and literally hundreds of people show up - which shows her character. When you work with June, you work with a friend for life. I would never think of working with another real estate professional other than June Jardin.

TL;DR: June is a pro in this craft, and with her knowledge, insight, and connections, you should…read moreconsider yourself lucky to have her on your team!! June has helped us purchase two homes thus far, and in both experiences she did an incredible job of understanding our needs and expectations, being completely open and transparent (particularly about the realities of the market, her personal experiences, etc.), and being an advocate with our best interests at heart. June recognized that we wanted a home to love and grow in, that we particularly loved her hometown of Castro Valley, and helped us refine and establish our list of priorities (budget, beds/bath, outdoor space, area, etc.) She then went to work quickly at helping us find and get into that dream home (twice!) by finding listings that were good fits, connecting us to her strong network of professionals for financial support and guidance, inspections, etc. June made the first home buying experience feel so seamless and easy, and when our second home purchase turned out to be more complicated than any of us anticipated, she helped us keep heart, proved to be a fierce advocate, and really helped us tie up any and all lose ends. Here's just a little bit of what you'll get with the June Jardin experience: - A whole lot of laughs, a whole lot of personality, and a whole lot of love! - Thoroughness, attention to detail, and prompt responses that make you feel like you are her only priority, when in reality we know she's like Superwoman! - Expert perspectives based on your needs regarding any part of the real estate process. June is a delight to work with, and we can't recommend her strongly enough!!

My family and I highly recommend Emilio and had an incredible experience working with him. Not only…read moredoes he have a wealth of knowledge about local real estate, he is constantly up to date on market and economy trends, which he uses to his clients' advantage when buying or selling. We partnered with him for both and not only did he negotiate a great deal for us on our new home, he also marketed our old home expertly and beautifully, getting us top dollar. He is well connected in the community, from other realtors to lending agents, to sub-contractors for home renovations. We honestly could not have gone through this process without his guidance and support. Thank you Emilio!!!

Emilio did a fantastic job selling our home. Excellent negotiation at what appears to have been…read morethe top of a changing market. He was always responsive and helpful since we were not physically in the area and our tenants were not exactly happy to leave the house. Highly recommend!

Craig Sasville is the best!! I was so pleased with him and his guidance helping me purchase my…read morefirst home =) I highly recommend him. Even my best friend is looking forward to contacting Craig to help her purchase her next home. She noticed my experience in purchasing the home was much more pleasant and less stressful then her and her fiance's, due to Craig's honesty and knowledge. If you're reading this Craig, THANK YOU!!!!!!

This review is about Sassville Properties...but, more specifically, Bryon Gutow. As a first time…read morehomebuyer I was nervous about everything! I worked with a few agents before finding Bryon and was very disappointed with the experiences I had. Bryon and I met and immediately our personalities clicked! He was very open with me and had the experience and knowledge to back it all up. We saw a lot of houses and when I mentioned things that I did and did not like, he always followed up with how things could be fixed, how they work, or how much it would cost and whether or not it would be well suited for me as a first time homeowner. Since I worked in the San Ramon area and his office is in Discovery Bay, we communicated a lot via phone and email. Bryon's ability to get back to me immediately with any and all questions answered was amazing! I never once felt uncertain or alone in this process and am extremely grateful for his time and energy spent getting me into my new home :) If you are looking for a great agent and someone who thoroughly understands the market and how it works-PLEASE CALL BRYON!!! You will not regret it!