As a first time home buyer, my partner and I had a lot of unknowns and concerns about purchasing a home which of course is compounded by being in the Bay Area. After meeting Chris, Mike and Derek our questions and concerns were met with assurance and information based on fact and experience. They were able to narrow our focus and help explain and navigate every obstacle that came our way. The end result for us was purchasing our dream house this past month that was under our maximum budget and way over our expectations! We are beyond stoked! I would also like to highly emphasize that Chris and the whole team are great folks too. We felt understood during the whole process and also felt we could put a lot trust in with the team for most likely the largest purchase of our lives. You really get a sense that Chris is in your corner and is looking out for your best interest, which really meant a lot to us. We are beyond grateful for Chris, Mike and Derek for helping us! Thanks guys! Travis read more

The Headline: Chris and Derek are EXTRAORDINARY! Yes, we got an amazing offer (multiple and way over asking) on our house, but what makes them so amazing is all the work they put into "the process" leading up to the sale of your home and they're just genuinely really great people. Our family decided to make a move out of state, which would require us to find an agent that would be willing and able to manage EVERYTHING for us in preparation for the sale of our home. This was absolutely critical for us as we are both working, have a toddler, relocating, and selling a home is a lot of work, regardless of the market/condition of your home. After interviewing a bunch of agents, we decided to go with Chris and Derek based on our shared vision for the house, their easy and genuinely friendly demeanor, and their promise to be able to take on the burden of getting the home prepped for sale. I have to say, they were very confident in what they would deliver, but you really never know what you're getting until you're "in the thick of it." From the moment I handed the keys over to Chris to the moment we received the funds in our account from the sale, Chris and Derek's level of service was impeccable. They handled contractors, bidding, scheduling, design work, landscaping, marketing, etc. etc., and would check in with us as needed for updates and feedback. Everything was so smooth, I kept thinking and assuming it was too good to be true, and it was only a matter of time before something would derail the process, or require us to step in and get more involved. That moment never came. They executed flawlessly, and we are forever grateful. read more

Short version (for those with short attention spans): If you are looking for a Real Estate Agent who is patient, listens and advocates for you, reach out to Chris Clark immediately! More in depth version: My husband and I were first time home buyers and worked with two different Real Estate Agents before we met Chris. The first two agents did not seem to be in tune with first time home buyers (or maybe we are more high maintenance than we think). Feeling lost, we turned to Yelp to try and find an agent that was more in tune with our expectations. We found Chris on Yelp, reviewed his webpage and my immediate thought was "boy, does he sound good 'on paper'" but a webpage is just a glorified advertisement and, feeling disillusioned, I feared he would not live up to the hype. Spoiler alert: I was VERY wrong. When Chris states on his webpage that he listens to his clients "wants, needs and desires" he is not lying and it's not just some flowery language, he REALLY listens. From the start of the process with Chris, he explained things clearly and concisely. He provided realistic expectations and, at times, acted as our therapist (the home buying process in the East Bay can be frustrating and stressful at times). Chris spent many a weekend with us looking at homes, listening to our likes and dislikes and making suggestions and recommendations as to what to look for. Throughout the entire process we knew that Chris had 100% of our best interest at heart. Being a cynic, I often feel that Real Estate Agents in the Bay Area are "just in it to make a buck." Definitely not Chris, we never felt pressured to increase our budget, we never felt that we were a hassle or high maintenance (which we probably were), and we never felt that our lower budget wasn't worth his time. Chris and his partner Derek were there at every single step, from looking at homes to handing us the keys. Even after the sale, Chris and Derek are still an invaluable resource to us, providing us with guidance and referrals for home up-keep. We know that when it is time to sell (way way in the future), we will turn to Chris & Derek. read more

If you are looking for an agent to help sell your home, look no further, contact Chris and Derek IMMEDIATELY!!! My husband and I decided to sell our Oakland home over the summer. We did some research and reached out to 4 different agents. Chris and Derek were the ONLY agents who took the time to come to our home for our first meeting AND the ONLY agents who were confident in their ability to sell our home quickly and at our target sales price in the current market. Their vision and approach were far superior than the other agents we had contacted. Chris, Derek, and their team were kind, thorough, efficient, and really took care of my husband and I. For our first meeting, Chris and Derek assessed our home and sat on our couch for over an hour. They took the time to get to know us, ask you questions about our goals and vision, and were very patient in explaining the complexities of selling a home. Based on our discussion, Chris and Derek created a timeline, which went EXACTLY according to plan. Chris and Derek have a fantastic team that took care of all of the scheduling, coordinating, and preparation for the listing of the home (i.e., cleaning, staging, repairs, inspections, etc.). They were very communicative in providing updates regarding next steps and were always available to answer and address any questions, concerns, or needs. They were extremely flexible and able to accommodate our complex working schedules. Chris and Derek are experts in the field and know the East Bay Market. They have a great network that led to a record number of showings and record-breaking offer in our neighborhood!!! Thanks to Chris, Derek, and their team, my husband and I were able to sell our home for more than what we can anticipated. We are so grateful for the care that Chris, Derek, and their team has provided for us! We had a fantastic experience working with Chris and Derek, and are confident you will too. We have recommended Chris and Derek to many of our friends, and will not hesitate to work with them again if and when we decide to purchase in the East Bay in the future. read more

Our experience with Chris was fantastic. When we started our search, we were new to the east bay. Chris really held our hand through the entire process; his knowledge of the market is excellent, and he is able to raise key considerations in an easy to understand and non-aggressive way. We have small children and due to Covid, we were forced to conduct most of our search virtually, with Chris acting as our eyes and ears. We trusted his expertise and judgement, and were able to find a home in Alameda that we are truly excited about (hard to do in California at a price point that makes you feel good). If you had told me at this time last year that we would buy a home site-unseen in the east bay, I would have laughed. With Chris on our team, not only did we feel comfortable doing just that, we felt confident. If we ever decide to move in the future, Chris will be our first phone call! - The Lambs read more

Chris helped my partner and I successfully buy a home during the pandemic. I was prepared for buying in the bay area to be a difficult process, but it ended up being really smooth, even though we lived hours away and the pandemic was ongoing. Chris is easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and super kind and calm. We ended up having our first offer accepted, in part thanks to Chris' savvy advice about choosing a seller friendly lender and Chris' positive reputation with the selling realtor. I found Chris on yelp and the rest is history! We are now recommending him to all our friends considering to buy in the east bay :) read more

We could not have asked for a better agent to support us through the arduous process of purchasing a home in the Bay Area! Chris was super available and clearly very experienced. He answered all our questions insightfully and really went the extra mile to make us feel informed and comfortable with every aspect of what could have been a very stressful process. We experience only ease and smooth sailing, and we believe his advice helped us make the winning offer on a beautiful home we are so happy to now own. I could not recommend Chris Clark more highly as a buyer's agent. Thanks so much, Chris! read more

Chris helped me prepare and sell my Oakland condo and I couldn't be happier with the result. He was patient, organized, knowledgeable and confident in helping me make key decisions and in understanding the sales process. His team covered all the bases -- renovation, documentation, legal, closing -- quickly and without missing a beat. In the end, my condo sold for over asking price and the deal closed just weeks after it was first listed Thank you, Chris Clark and team! read more

It was amazing to have Chris as our agent on the purchase of our first home. He was always calm, incredibly responsive and helpful, and understood exactly what we were looking for. Highly recommended. read more

Chris has been there for my family since we met him few years back. He helped us navigate through home buying experience with an ease. He is a remarkable man and exceptional agent. I recommend whoever reads this message to try him as your agent and you will be extremely happy you made the decision. Thank you Chris and the team for the experience and making our dream come true. read more

Chris made the home buying process for us extremely easy. This was my first home and was trying to buy a house while living across the country in Brooklyn. He made it really easy going to open houses and giving me honest opinions. In the end, we ended up in our dream house and couldn't be more excited! Thanks, Chris! read more

I cannot say enough positive about Chris and Derek. We decided 6 months ago to move across the country and needed to sell our home. Our other realtor recommended Chris. From the moment we met them we felt totally supported and we trusted them every step of the way. They did everything for us. They made recommendations as to what repairs needed to happen and they arranged them all. When a few things were challenging their calm demeanors kept us going. They were responsive to every email or text. And they handled everything! Plus we got an amazing offer on the house. We would have never made that much with any other realtor. The professionals they worked with to prep and stage our house did an absolutely incredible job. If you can get these guys to sell your house you would be very lucky. and they are both genuinely nice people on top of it all. We have had some decent realtors in the past but Chris and Derek are beyond that. They took it to the next level. read more

If I could give Chris Clark more than 5 stars I would. My husband and I worked with Chris for over two years before we bought our first home this November. When we met Chris, we were still dating, had a small budget, and couldn't afford the type of home we wanted to buy. Chris stuck it out with us and patiently checked in over the years as we saved money, looked at homes, and occasionally made an offer. Through our time together, Chris has been a pleasure to work with. He is extremely patient, responsive, and a wonderful source of information. I would constantly email him asking questions about homes and his opinion. Chris always responded quickly and was quick to get any information on a house we were interested in. When we were serious about a house, Chris would always visit the home and speak with the listing agent on our behalf. When we made an offer, Chris was very thorough going through the disclosures, explaining anything he found, giving his opinion on a offer price, walking us through the purchase agreement, and calling us as soon as he heard from the listing agent. When we finally got into contract, Chris was very diligent following up with the listing agent since there were lots of pending items from the seller. He attended our signing at the Title Company which most realtors don't do and helped walk us through the mountain of papers we needed to sign. After the close of Escrow, he has checked in to make sure our house was working and helped tie up a loose end with the seller concerning the dishwasher. He even surprised us with a present to celebrate our first Christmas in our new home! We have been so lucky to have found Chris as our realtor. Other agents constantly mentioned that we found a great realtor and they also love working with him (which I feel like they wouldn't say unless it's true!). If you're looking for a great realtor, I highly recommend working with Chris Clark. If and when we sell / buy a new home, we will be working with Chris again. read more

As a mortgage professional I have worked with Chris on a number of occasions (both when he has been listing and buyer's agent) and in each case he's been a professional and a ceaseless advocate for his clients' needs. read more

We had a wonderful experience with Chris Clark. I found him on YELP (like many of you are doing right now!). I can tell you he is as good as his reviews indicate. I think as a buyer, I most appreciated his ability to help us navigate and review the "hard to digest" material like disclosures and contracts which can be daunting. We looked 14 months before we found our home and each time we put an offer in and we didn't get it, Chris was there to pick up our spirits and encourage us along. Another thing I didn't realize, not all agents are alike. We met a few along the way that made us grateful we had Chris in our corner. There is an art to dealing with other agents and Chris handled them all with practiced ease. He was always prompt to respond to our questions and had great follow up. The real icing on the cake - his deep connections with the trades. You need somebody to work on your floors - he's "got a guy." You need someone to do a move out clean of your current residence, Chris has someone he trusts to come into your home. I know I can call him any time I need help finding ancillary people to do a million things that come up with being a home owner. I now have a realtor and friend for life! Give Chris a call - you won't regret it. read more

Chris is THE BEST! We are new home owners thanks to Chris and ended up in a hidden gem that we would have completely overlooked if not for him. He's so professional and full of real estate knowledge and know-how in the incredibly competitive Bay Area market. And just a really great person and so much fun to work with :) When we met to see the first house we were interested in, it needed a TON of work, and we weren't prepared to put the amount of resources into it that was needed. I would have turned around and gone home, but Chris had done his research and was prepared to show me a few other places that I hadn't even noticed were on the market. The third house we saw was such a surprise and so perfect for us, and we were thrilled when our offer was accepted just a few days later! We never would have walked in if not for him having a good eye and really understanding what we needed better than we did! Unfortunately the process became really complicated for us when the seller ran into some title issues, but Chris was so thorough, informative and on top of everything, we always felt like we were in really good hands. Everything worked out fine and we have no doubt that it could have gone in a very different / bad direction if we weren't working with someone so detail-oriented and knowledgeable. We really loved working with him every step of the way and highly recommend him to anyone we know that is looking for a home :) read more

Chris was a huge help during my purchase of my first home! He is very knowledgeable about the Bay Area housing market and best neighborhoods for you! Not only was he quick to respond to questions, but he listened to all my requests and found the best homes in my price range. Chris was there throughout the entire process- from open houses all the way to going over contracts with me- he made sure everything was done fairly and accurately. He even helped set me up with painters after my home was purchased! If you are searching for a dedicated, responsive and extremely helpful realtor, Chris is amazing! read more

This is a character testimonial for Chris Clark. I have interacted with Chris in a professional capacity and he is a wonderful person. Chris is honest, trust worthy, authentic, and genuine. These characteristics are very rare these days and he has all of them. If you talk with Chris or meet him you will see that he is himself: welcoming, friendly, as well as knowledgeable and very professional. You can see from all the other reviews that he is good at what he does- but beyond that he is also a really good person with a big heart. From my professional relationship with him I know that he is disciplined, dedicated and driven. I would trust him, no question, with my own real estate matters when and if that time comes! When it comes to doing business with somebody in any facet of any industry it is rare to make a real connection with a real person while also getting the absolute best service. I am confident that doing business with Chris would be one of these rare encounters, and I feel very lucky to know him! read more

Chris handled the sale of our property in Emeryville. His knowledge and process resulted in a great outcome. Especially notable is the pre-marketing work he did that brought in a qualified and motivated buyer before we even listed the property. read more

We loved working with Chris to buy our home in Oakland. He is the perfect combination of business savvy and personable support through what can be a tough process. It's now been almost a year and a half since we bought our place - loving the house and our neighborhood. If you are looking for a trustworthy, smart and well connected real estate agent in Oakland, Chris is your guy! read more

Chris helped us sell our home in Maxwell Park. But saying "helped" doesn't say enough. He is an amazing professional. My partner and I were very nervous about selling our place. We had put a lot of effort into remodeling it, and wanted to benefit from all of that work. We had many, many questions and concerns. Chris answered them all patiently and thoroughly. He had a clear and cogent strategy for selling the place. While we were skeptical, he was right. Our home ended up selling for more than $100K over listing. Chris handled everything from arranging for deep cleaning, getting the windows washed, contacting contractors for needed work, arranging for professional photos and staging recommendations, to, of course all of the nuts and bolts of listing, negotiating and closing. You can't go wrong with Chris Clark! We will always be thankful. read more

I can't ask for a better realtor! Chris was extremely attentive and always responsive when I had questions. I can't thank him enough for making my first home buying experience enjoyable. He made the process easy & stayed on point with the schedule for the closing. He is truly a pro at this & will do anything to make sure his client is happy. I am extremely satisfied with his service & will highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for an agent!! read more

To the people fortunate enough to be considering Chris Clark as their real estate agent; For the past 35 years, I've worked with thousands of Realtors and trained almost 200. During all that time, Chris has been one of the very best it has been my pleasure to work with and supervise. Chris came to us as a new agent with a strong background in marketing that had him working for the San Francisco Tourism Organization and major airlines. Unlike most who enter our business, Chris was immediately able to put his skills to work in a manner that has brought great success for his clients and himself, as well as an admiring number of professional fans...including myself. It hasn't only been his online marketing skills. Chris quickly learned the technical aspects of our business as well as developed relationships with the top producers in our area. He has done this so quickly and effectively that he had become the "rookie of the year," and in a few short years thereafter, has become a top producer himself, ranking among the top 5% of agents in our market. Most importantly however, is Chris' empathy for his clients (He listens so very well.) and his ethical standard, that generates respect from his colleagues and clients alike. Phil Weingrow Former Vice President Alain Pinel Realtors Montclair Alameda BRE# 00798174 read more

Impeccable. Chris is sharp, responsive, and brings tremendous thoughtfulness to his work. I had always heard how stressful purchasing a home was, but this was not at all the case for us. Looking at homes was fun, and once our offer was accepted, Chris informed us with a detailed schedule of events to follow. He was highly responsive via phone and email. As first-time home buyers, Chris was able to speak to our numerous questions, quickly allaying anxiety. There is a reason he is on the number one team of realtors in the nation, as voted by the Wall Street Journal. Chris is a fantastic realtor and genuinely wanted us to find the home that was just right for us. read more

Chris, is just amazing. My husband and I were first time home buyer. We found him through yelp, and the reviews here are accurate. He is patient as an agent with a first time home buyer. He is also very thorough and explains everything that goes into buying a house. We bought a house during the pandemic and we couldn't have done it without Chris. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a buyers agent (specially first time home buyers) read more

We had no idea what we were doing when we started searching for our first home. We found Chris' information online and based on reviews posted here decided to reach out. Chris met with us, went over our goals, explained the process, and set out helping us find our home. Over the next 6 months, Chris and Derek were patient, informative, and gave their time freely, spending weekends and weekdays at the drop of a hat to meet with us and visit potential homes. We found our dream home and couldn't have done it without them! The only downside of finding our home is that we no longer get to visit homes with Chris and Derek! read more

Chris is an amazing real estate agent! From our initial meeting over coffee where he explained buying a home in the Bay Area in a step by step, digestible fashion to closing, he did a phenomenal job. I was a first time home buyer, and the process was intimidating; however, Chris was there every step of the way. He is extremely knowledgeable and realistic. He showed me homes that catered to my preferences and were within my price range. I appreciated his insight into the market, and he was very instrumental in getting my first offer accepted! He crafted the offer so strategically that we were successful. Thanks to Chris, I found what seems to be the perfect home for me. He continues to answer my questions and assist me even after closing. If you're looking to buy a home in the Bay Area, you should utilize Chris as your agent! read more

Chris helped us to purchase a home in the East Bay, no easy feat these days. He is personable, knowledgeable, and well-connected with a variety of agents, lenders, etc. These connections are not surprising given his professional and magnanimous personality, and they come in handy during the house buying process. He is incredibly available and responsive; I don't think I ever had to wait more than 2 minutes to get a response to any emails I sent him. I highly highly recommend Chris! read more

I was a first time home buyer, in a seriously competitive market, looking to buy in an off-season, and Chris made it happen. My husband and I spent a year researching locations, home styles, and price ranges and Chris was very patient taking us around and answering questions while we learned what we wanted. Then, when we finally pinpointed what we wanted, Chris made it happen in 1 week. WE WENT FROM SERIOUSLY LOOKING, TO ACCEPTED OFFER IN ONE WEEK. So my recommendation is if you're buying in Oakland use Chris, listen to him, and trust his expertise. We've been in our new place almost a month and we are still crazy excited that it's ours! read more

The Chris Clark Team was so amazing to work with on our recent sell of our house in Vallejo. I cannot say enough good things, but I will share the major highlights: From the first consultation to the day we received our final check, Chris and his team were great the whole time. I appreciated how mellow they are were throughout the process, were always available to answer questions, and took care of all of the details so we didn't have to think about it. They created a really helpful timeline for us, so we always knew what was coming, and created a checklist for us to follow, so we knew exactly what needed to get done. I had not previously had these perks with our last house sell. They did an impeccable job staging our house, knew exactly what details to adjust, and made the house look like a real showpiece before it went on the market. The photos they produced with a professional photographer, the drone video, 3-D virtual walkthrough, and website all put us a step above other listings in the area. I knew how house was special and would sell, but...drumroll please...with all of their efforts and expertise, we sold our house for 130K OVER ASKING, had double-digits of solid offers, and had not a single hitch once we went into contract. On the day we looked at offers, his team set up this amazing spreadsheet with all of the offers, so we could compare together side-by-side. We were lucky, yes, but I am confident that without a doubt, we got the final outcome we did because of Chris and his team. Compass was also a great company to work with, with their 0% line of equity offer to pay off some loose strings we had during the process, and their online tools are exceptional. If you are selling your house or looking to buy, go with Chris and his team. You will be able to sit back and relax (as much as possible during this completely stressful life event), and let them get it done! read more

Chris just helped my fiance and I buy our very first house and we could not be happier! As soon as we contacted him, Chris took the time to meet with us in person to explain the entire home buying process which, as first time buyers, made us feel so much more comfortable. We were looking for a place in Oakland and he shared a ton of great information about the market and the different neighborhoods in our price range. We bid on a couple places and each time he reviewed all the disclosures with us, was in close contact with the listing agent so we knew how many people we were bidding against, and made sure we understood each piece of the offer. When we received a counteroffer from a seller, Chris gave us great advice on how to respond. Finally, when our offer was accepted he walked us through all the paperwork, helped us work with the title company, and was the first to congratulate us with a bottle of champagne! Chris also has an amazing network in Bay Area and has helped connect us with inspectors, painters and roofers that he has worked with in the past. Plus he reminded us to do little things like turn on our utilities and setup trash pickup - seems easy, but these things can easily slip through the cracks so we really appreciated his attention to detail. On top of all of this, Chris was amazing about answering all of my many phone calls and emails. As a first time buyer I had a lot of questions, and Chris was the best resource. We are so grateful that we found him and absolutely want him to be a part of all our future real estate endeavors! read more

If there is a real estate fantasy team league, Chris C will be my first round pick. He is that amazing. Let me tell you why- 1) He is understanding. We are first time buyers with a modest budget by Bay Area standard. He never made us feel like we were uncompetitive in any way. He showed us homes in nice areas where we could comfortably afford. He coached us in the process but never pressured us in any way. He just really worked with our style. 2) He is professional and knowledgeable. His attention to detail is unrivaled, which is so helpful when you have a thousand papers to sign and re-sign during the house-buying process. Every time we sent him a question, he would respond promptly with thoughtful answers. Chris always follows up. 3) He is committed to providing good service. He is always on time. 100% of the time. He always makes us feel we are his #1 priority, even when I switched into crazy-unreasonable-first-time-buyer mode. I would not hesitate to recruit Chris again if I were to buy/sell another house. By the way, we did get our first home with Chris' help. read more

Chris Clark helped me during my home buying process in the East Bay, and he was wonderful to work with. He's extremely knowledgeable about the area and in particular the nuances and challenges that one can face as a home buyer in the SF Bay Area. He's got the best interests of his clients in mind at all times. I've recommended him to several friends, and will continue to do so without hesitation. read more

Chris is a real estate marketing genius and has an eye for finding the diamond in the rough. Use him to sell your home for top dollar or to find a gem that will work in your budget. Working with Chris literally inspired me to sign up for Yelp; I'm not sure if there's a better compliment than that. A year ago, as I tried to move my family from the Peninsula to the East Bay, I was completely overwhelmed by the lack of inventory and the cost of housing. Several places in Walnut Creek stood out as potentials, but at the in-person, they failed to impress. Chris had done a little research prior to that visit and convinced my wife to visit a place we NEVER would have went for based on the photos. Turns out it was just poorly marketed. The place was perfect! This was a huge competitive advantage for us, because we were the only ones to make an offer. Chris advised us on putting together a reasonable bid and expertly helped us navigate complicated title problems that arose and a tight move-in deadline. We couldn't have been happier with our 2 bed/1 bath townhouse....until we decided to have another child. Fast forward one year, Chris the contracts and title expert now turned into Chris the marketing genius. He came over to our place multiple times to advise on cosmetic improvements and staging the unit for professional photos. He even made a recommendation for a inexpensive but quality painter who re-painted our entire house and cabinets. Chris also advised us on the best asking price to "create buzz" and drive maximum interest. His suggestions worked. We literally had people beating on our door to view the property (we were gone during the weekends and for open houses, but at home most of the week). Our house was listed on Redfin as a HOT property. We had over 100 people walk through and received multiple offers well over asking price. I attribute all of this to Chris finding a great property in the first place and then turning it into a dream home when it went back on the market. We went from being the only offer at purchase to viewing 11 competitive offers a year later at the sale. Thanks Chris!!! read more

In short, Chris is 1 - Experienced and knowledgeable 2 - Incredibly responsive 3 - Patient and kind My husband and I recently bought an amazing house in Alameda with the help of Chris. We started working with Chris after a glowing recommendation from a coworker. As first time home buyers, there was so much we didn't know and Chris respectfully and patiently walked us through all of the details. He was also able to ground us in the reality of the competitive Bay Area market and was kind but pragmatic as we rattled off our wish list. Throughout the process he has been incredibly responsive and thorough. After about 6 months of looking on and off, we found a home we loved but thought would likely sell well above our price range. Chris gave us recommendations to make our offer as attractive as possible, understanding our financial limitations. With the help of Chris, we won the house we loved (our first Bay Area offer) at a price we could afford. The closing process was seamless and he was there to help along the way. Even after closing, I know I can reach out to Chris for help if I run into questions about our first home. He's been absolutely amazing and I would recommend (and have recommended) him to my friends and family. read more

Whether a buyer or a seller, if you can get Chris Clark to represent you, consider yourself very fortunate. Chris Clark represented us as a seller, and we were extremely pleased with his professionalism and effectiveness in selling our house. Check out homesbychrisclark.com. In person Chris presented a well-polished proposal and we were impressed enough to go with him as our agent. Chris was easy to work with throughout the preparation and sale process, and was always there for us. He provided his opinion, but didn't push us one way or another, and respected our decisions. Our house needed a lot of work to get it ready to market and Chris had the contacts and knowledge to assist us in the process, contractors for painting and repair, roofers, window replacement, kitchen and bath upgrades and new flooring. Chris was able to help get multiple bids and the lowest price for the work that needed to be done. In addition, Chris had experience with many of the contractors, which meant that besides a good price, we received high quality work. When the repairs were complete we went with Furbish, LLC to provide staging. The staging and professional photography, recommended by Chris, presented the house very favorably, both on the website created for the house and at the two open houses. Chris brought in Christine Cheng to assist him and she was also very competent and professional. Their selling expertise and methods resulted in multiple bids, and the sale involved negotiations with multiple potential buyers, which were quite involved. Chris effectively guided us through that process to a satisfactory result. read more

We are homeowners! Chris was great! The Bay Area and Oakland markets are changing so fast it will make your head spin. Chris' knowledge of Oakland helped us find cute homes to look at and manage our expectations. We looked at all different types of properties and definitely had TONS of questions. He guided us through the whole thing including letting us into a property on Easter so we could walk it one more time (it's the house we bought). He also worked with our loan agent during a bumpy close (their fault not Chris'). Would highly recommend him if you are buying in the Bay! read more

Chris helped us buy our first home back in June 2015 in the middle of a super hot market. He was super responsive, calm and professional throughout the whole process. When we were looking for a house, he told us all about the different neighborhoods to find the right place with us. He was happy to let us take our time without ever feeling rushed. During the bidding process, he gave us good advice and was a perfect mediator between seller and buyers. If you find buying a home in the Bay Area tough, Chris is just the guy you'll want to work with! read more

Chris is a true-life saver. I recently bought in San Leandro, moving to California from the East Coast...arguably at the worse possible time. After nearly a year, two different agents and several failed offers, a friend connected me to Chris. While my anxiety and stress levels were ultra high, Chris remained cool, calm and collected. He was super organized, thoughtful and strategic - these qualities are a must for an effective agent during these tough, highly competitive times. Chris brings a wealth of knowledge about the fast-changing neighborhoods and is extremely well connected in the real estate and banking scene--a major asset if you're looking to close a deal in this crazy market. It's now been six months and I absolutely love my place...huge thanks to Chris for making it all possible. Drop your realtor now and give Chris a call...you won't regret it! read more

We both bought and sold a house working with Chris. He is exceptionally knowledgeable, does a great job attending to and handling all the details,communicates well, has all the necessary tools available, does a great job marketing and communicating with buyer's and sellers's agents, and knows all the nuances involved in inspections, securing loans, vetting buyers and offers, etc. Having bought and sold half a dozen houses over the years, I can truly say that this was the best experience. I would not hesitate to recommend him to prospective buyers or sellers. read more