Professional and Reliable Property Management I have been…read moreworking with The Cal Agents since 2025 to manage my house rental in the Bay Area, and it has been a consistently positive experience. Key Highlights: 1. Exceptional Team: I've had the pleasure of working with Wilsen, Ahyeza, Chris, Patricia, Jana, Fiona, Nikki, and Ramiro. They are professional, attentive, and easy to collaborate with. 2. Problem Solvers: One of their greatest strengths is that they never shy away from a hard problem. Whether it's a maintenance issue or a tenant concern, they tackle it head-on with a level of responsiveness that is hard to find. 3. Trusted Partnership: When you are looking for a partner to manage an investment property, creating an empathetic and caring relationship with the tenants is the most important factor. They have proven themselves to be reliable stewards of my property. Pro-Tip for Owners: Because they manage a diverse portfolio of both condos and houses, I found that providing clear context on my specific expectations for house-level marketing and maintenance from the start created a great feedback loop. Their receptiveness to this high level of communication is exactly why our partnership works so well; it ensures everyone is aligned from day one. Overall: If you need a team that is responsive and capable of handling the complexities of the Bay Area rental market, I highly recommend The Cal Agents.

We rented with Cal Agents for a year, and they were very quick and supportive! Jana Estipona and…read moreRose Villegas were wonderful to work with And made our move-in and out very easy! Definitely recommended!

My partner had to decide to rent or sell his house. We met with Nick from Ukiyo twice and we were…read moreso impressed with his knowledge, direct approach and patience. We were looking forward to having them manage our rental and felt very confident with the selection based on the support and communication provided. We have had to put renting on hold but Ukiyo will be our first call if we decide to move ahead.

We saw a property on the Ukiyo website, and they quickly accommodated a tour. My partner toured the…read moreunit and loved it, so we applied. Saj was in touch with us frequently through the application process, but once our applications were submitted, communication was less consistent. That said, we found out the next day that we were approved! At least, we thought we were. Nobody at Ukiyo had confirmed whether we have pets (we do, and didn't want to double-list them with multiple adults applying), so they had to recalculate the deposit and needed us to provide vaccination records. Once we did so, we paid the deposit and went to bed, feeling like the next day we would pick up keys to our next home. Instead, we found out that the property owner doesn't allow pets, and that our entire application process was wasted. Not only are we not moving into what we thought would be our home for the next decade, but also we're having to find another option and wasted a week of time and energy. I can't claim I understand property management. That said, either the owner provided incorrect information to Ukiyo (in which case Ukiyo needs to do a better job screening owners since they "don't work with just anyone" according to their site) or Ukiyo didn't ensure that they had the correct information in their listing. Whichever is the case, the entire process has left us with a terrible impression of Ukiyo's business. It's already exhausting enough to navigate bay area housing without this kind of mess.

I rented a spacious 1 br apartment in Maxwell Park from Myerhoff & Associates. I snagged it during…read morethe pandemic, and the price was well below market value. The property was safe, had laundry facilities, and management was always attentive with maintenance requests. I outgrew that apartment, but would happily rent from them again. Shame I couldn't find a listing that matched my needs in my new move!

My partner and I lived in a Myerhoff & Associates unit for just over 6 years. In that time, the…read morewhole team has been responsive, respectful and courteous. Maintenance requests were taken seriously and remedied quickly. We really loved our unit and would rent from them again if we didn't leave the country.

I'm super late here, but Kellie Parker and team were so wonderful with supporting me and all the…read morequestions I had when I finally pulled the trigger and became a home owner! From the first meeting and walkthrough, the initial inspections and close, Kellie specifically was an amazing partner, and I felt sincerely lucky to have her as part of the process. It's not the easiest of processes, but they made it as smooth as possible, and I'm so freaking happy in my little slice of The Bay

Working with Ann and the Monday Team was an absolutely outstanding experience. From day one, Ann…read moreand the Monday team made sure my home was perfectly prepared for sale. She coordinated high-quality staging, arranged thorough cleaning, and managed every detail with incredible care--all on an impressively tight timeline and budget. What truly stood out was her exceptional communication, even while I was traveling across time zones. Ann stayed proactive, responsive, and always one step ahead, making sure I felt informed and supported throughout the entire process. Thanks to her dedication and expertise, the house looked amazing and sold super quickly. I couldn't have asked for a better partner in this journey. I highly recommend Ann and the Monday Team to anyone looking for a real estate agent who goes the extra mile and delivers results.

We had an exceptional experience with Steven Shutler in a crazy market. His communication was…read moreexcellent, he followed up quickly, and helped us navigate securing a lease in a short period of time. He also answered many questions we had about add-ons so that we made the right decisions. Would recommend him, based on our experience, without hesitation.

Rent SF sucks not only can you not get through to anyone ever contact anyone or get someone to ever…read morelook at an application but we had a $500 deposit stolen from us and never got it back and we didn't even get into a house or anything we did an application that required a $500 deposit that we were supposed to get back they'll give you a s***** Studio for $3,000 and then expect you to pay a deposit which is not ethically moral or systematically just these aren't just houses in finances these are people's lives and everyone deserves a home I think rent SF needs to take a couple steps back and look at themselves as a company as an organization and add morale to their policies add understanding to their conduct and include empathy as a package deal

As a Realtor with 27 years of experience at a world-renowned luxury brokerage, I have very high…read morestandards when it comes to real estate professionals. When my husband and his siblings needed to sell their parents' home after 58 years of family ownership, we knew we needed someone exceptional. Sarah Ridge exceeded every expectation. Not only is Sarah an expert in the Berkeley and El Cerrito market, but she also brought together an outstanding team that made the entire process seamless. From strategic pricing and marketing to thoughtful updates, staging, and preparation, every recommendation was spot-on and designed to maximize the home's appeal and value. What impressed me most was Sarah's ability to guide our family through what was an incredibly emotional transition. She was always available, communicated clearly, and patiently walked everyone through each step of the process. Her professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail gave us complete confidence from start to finish. Thanks to Sarah's market knowledge, strong negotiation skills, and excellent relationships with other agents, we received multiple offers and ultimately found the perfect buyer for this cherished family home. The entire experience could not have gone more smoothly. Sarah is constantly studying the market, touring new inventory, and maintaining strong relationships throughout the East Bay, giving her an unmatched pulse on the local real estate landscape. If you're buying or selling in Berkeley, El Cerrito, or the surrounding East Bay communities, I cannot recommend Sarah highly enough. You will be in exceptional hands. Simply put, I wouldn't choose anyone else for this area.

Sarah Ridge is an excellent realtor. She has deep knowledge about the North Berkeley neighborhood…read moreand what things to watch out for in Berkeley houses. She has a lot of contacts, so she can address almost anything that can come up in the home buying process. She is very smart. Go to her website and watch her videos to see if you think she would be a good match for you. That's what we did. The best thing I can say about Sarah is that she was always looking out for our best interests. We went to some open houses on our own and were interested in making offers. Sarah pointed out to us some red flags that we had either missed or ignored. She said she would be willing to write up the offers if that's what we wanted, but she advised against it. She said this is the same advice she would have given to her daughter or a close friend if they were interested in these properties. Fortunately, we listened to her, passed on those properties, and ended up in a great house. Buying a home in the Berkeley market is always going to be stressful. My advice is to find someone like Sarah who will be reducing that stress, not adding to it.

I hired Brett Weinstein because he only charged a 4% fee and I needed to net as much money as…read morepossible because of my financial situation. What I didn't realize was that his game was to try to sell my house to a client he had in his pocket in order to pocket the whole 4% instead of splitting the fee with the buyer's agent. I believe he actively discouraged other interested parties from considering my home. Just by luck I learned about another buyer who was willing to pay more that the rock-bottom price Brett's clients were offering. When I told him I was going to accept the other buyer's offer, he got mad and a said, "Are you trying to stick it to me, Bob?" I simply said, "No, I just wanted to get the best price for my home, something you were supposed to do!" Stay away from this greedy and unprofessional jerk!

Real estate transactions always suck. Brett make the process less sucky. We hired him to buy a home…read moreand sell a home. He's responds promptly to all emails, answered all our questions and caught all the small details. We hope to work with him again in the future.

I wrote my original review in 2011. I have been with East Bay Properties since that time. They…read morehave been managing my property in Emeryville from 2011 to 2026. The is about 15 years. The service has been stellar. I remember a few people in legal community in the San Francisco Bay Area who mentioned that Jason is the go to person for real estate issues. He is the person in the know. I agree!

I worked with All East Bay Properties for more than a year managing a multi-unit property in…read moreOakland. During that time, I experienced recurring issues with maintenance coordination, the quality of work and handoffs, as well as leasing and prospective tenant management. Many of my interactions with the team felt unnecessarily difficult. I often came away with the impression that routine questions or requests were viewed as burdens rather than part of providing property management services. While that was my personal experience, it made communication frustrating throughout the relationship. The experience ultimately ended on a disappointing note. During a conversation about an available apartment, the property manager responsible for the unit abruptly hung up on me. That interaction reinforced my overall impression that the company was focused on doing only the minimum required rather than providing proactive service or building a collaborative relationship. Based on my experience, I would not choose to work with them again.

Pedram has been my property manager for a duplex and 8 units in Berkeley for years. He is…read moreknowledgeable and efficient. His fees are very reasonable. for the past years, I rarely have any issue with tenants or repairs. if you are looking for property manager in Berkeley/Oakland area, he is an expert.

SLUMLORD. Would give zero stars if possible…read more From the moment I moved into that apartment I realized I was in a slumlord situation. When I arrived on January 19th there was no working heat and it was in the 40s at night. I was provided with a very small space heater by the "property manager" (that term feels like a big stretch) and I was absolutely freezing all night. The only reason I didn't go to a hotel was because I had just driven for 5 days straight and was literally too exhausted. Additionally, the apartment was ABSOLUTELY FILTHY (I have photos to back this up). The apartment was vacant for months so it is unclear how they did not have time to check the heat or do a basic cleaning. When I complained, Pedram gave me a credit of like $70 for both those issues which is wild as a cleaning service and a hotel stay would easily total $500. Pathetic. I knew I was in for some bullsh*t based on this. From this point on, every time something broke or needed to be fixed, and there were a lot of things that were broken UPON MOVE IN (again, this place was empty and could have been repaired beforehand), Pedram ignored my service requests in the app and my emails. I fixed things with my own time and energy and had to hound him to be reimbursed for the supplies. The whole point of renting is so that I don't have to fix things. I literally had to have a friend fix my leaking kitchen sink because the person who "fixed" it initially didn't actually fix it and Pedram would not respond to my emails at all. I begged him for help. In addition to my actual unit being terrible, the general condition of the property was abhorrent. Overgrown weeds and bushes, filthy walkways that haven't been power washed in years, garbage all over the alley where the bins are, etc. It looked totally ghetto and therefore, people treated it as such. Also, we were told with literally ZERO advanced warning that we would lose access to the washer/dryer for at least a month due to the construction project taking place in the back parking lot (earthquake retrofitting). So then I had to start taking my clothes to a laundromat which is hard to do as a professional working 50+ hr weeks. Additionally, Pedram told us we had to park our cars on the street for this project despite the workers only being there during business hours. There was no reason we had to park on the street at night, other than his negligence with regard to understanding the actual scope of the construction project. My car and several others suffered vandalism/damage due to being on the street. It was completely unnecessary, but he would have known that if he ever stepped foot onto that property or put even the smallest amount of effort into managing it. I finally had to threaten him with legal action to be allowed to break the lease, as I could not continue living in that hell hole. He will not return my security deposit and states he kept it as the lease break fee, which is of course illegal under California state law. So not only did I lose my 2k deposit, I have to pay 1k to fix my car and I paid another 1k for moving expenses. Still very seriously considering taking him to small claims court. I had a completely horrific experience at this place and I have no idea who would write a positive review. I spoke to numerous other residents who all had similar experiences and were completely frustrated and fed up. Pedram, you take advantage of people and you know it. Absolutely disgusting behavior. You ought to be ashamed of yourself. You can say I'm disgruntled about the deposit or whatever you need to, to make yourself feel better, but we both know the truth.

My first encounter with Tom at Anthony Associates was in 2019 when I bought my first home from him…read more The quality of his work as a builder and the his professionalism was stellar. We enjoyed the whole process. We then asked him to sell the same home recently in a difficult market. The service that he provided was worth every penny. We had a very short window to get the home listed. Not only did he have connections with everyone, but he was able to get everything turned around with minimal involvement from us (which was ideal because we were very busy at that moment). We ended up finding a buyer for the price we wanted and are ready to move on. We would recommend him to anyone wanting to buy or sell in the Oakland area. His passion for the city shines through.

Andy and Britnee are an amazing team that I would gladly do business with again. We met at a…read moreneighbor's open house and I was impressed with their professionalism and down-to-earth nature. I was ready to sell a few months later and they immediately got to work formulating a timeline and plan. Andy and Britnee were easy to work with and had a clear vision on improvements to be made to my property to make it more buyer-friendly, with adjustments where needed for my personal budget. Though I opted to do a number of the improvements myself, their full-service team is available to make the preparation stage totally seamless. Anthony's marketing is done extremely well, which garnered an impressive response before my property was officially listed, which helped to drive buzz and lots of potential buyers. The sale went smoothly and I got a great selling price, and the new owners got a wonderful, turn-key condo to call home! Highly recommended for a start-to-finish experience!