If you're looking for a reliable real estate agent and company to help you find your next house in…read morecontra costa area look no further! Michael has been in this business for so long he knows all the ins and outs of not only the city area but the trade itself. He only has top tier agents working with him. Jill R. Was the best agent I could have ever hoped for! She works around the clock for her patients and does the best work to find your dream home within your price range. A contra costa veteran herself she also is a great connection to find you exactly what you're looking for! This company was the best I could've hoped for, when my house closed she greeted me with a bouquet of flowers and a bottle of champagne to celebrate! She made the process seem effortless and so peaceful for myself and my family. I wouldn't recommend any other agency for finding your next home!

After working with 3 other lenders (with no luck getting an approval due to our low credit scores),…read morePete was a breath of fresh air! He not only got us the approval very quickly, but he got us into our new home within 30 days. Pete and his team were friendly and professional. Thanks to Pete and our realtor, we've accomplished what we didn't think was possible. We bought our first home! Thank you Pete!!

Pete is AMAZING!!! My husband and I were in the market for a house. We found our dream home. We had…read morea pre-approval from another company. We got fairly deep into the process, like had already paid the home inspections and had money into the escrow account to find out that the underwriters of the other company denied us. I got Pete's info from the seller's realtor. Stephanie Lopez (Just as awesome) uses Pete regularly said to give him a try that if it can be done, Pete is the guy to do it. Pete was very forthcoming and upfront with the challenges of our situation, but believed he could get it done. His staff (who probably got tired of hearing from me as I'm VERY proactive) was just as great and patient as Pete is. Here we are about a month and half later enjoying our new home!!! We couldn't have done it without Pete and Guild Mortgage. Just the other day, UPS delivered a package from Guild. It was a house warming gift! A bottle of wine with 2 glasses.

I first worked with John 11 years ago when I bought my home. He came highly recommended to me. I…read morehave since used him several times to refinance my house. He and his team are the best! So professional, honest and they go above and beyond to get you the best rates out there. I can't say enough great things about them. I recommend them to everyone I know. They are professional, respond to emails immediately and never leave you guessing. If you want a great, stress free experience call Apex, you won't be disappointed.

Hi John, Thank you so much for everything you have done for…read moreus! I can't express how much you have helped us move on and enjoy our retirement in our new home. I will share your expertise with our friends and family so they to can receive the best service and care you and your team provide. P.S Waiting to see the "sold" sign displayed will truly make our dream a reality. Debbie Nicoletti

Oliver is such a pleasure to work with. No matter what type of home you are looking for, he will be…read morecertain to find the perfect one for you! As the owner of the local home inspection company, I work with agents regularly and Oliver goes above and beyond for all of his clients and everybody that he works with. His team with Alyse, Anya and Derek is unparalleled and I highly recommend any of them.

Oliver was the listing agent for a home I purchased. He did a great job of communicating and…read moregetting things done to keep the process moving smoothly with no issues. Was even helpful after the sale of the home which I greatly appreciated. No issues at all, and great to work with. Thanks!

A new review for the New Year, in my new home!!!…read more Five months ago I made the terrifyingly thrilling decision to start looking to buy a place in San Francisco. The first item of business: getting a real estate agent. But as none of my friends have yet bought homes in the Bay Area, I didn't know where to start. Finally, I remembered a friend of a friend had purchased a place, I spoke with him and he highly recommended his agent, Jon Lien. Jon primarily focuses on properties in the East Bay but was willing to come over to SF and work with me. One twist is that since this is my first place, I really wanted my parents, who live in LA, to be involved (and they really wanted to be involved), as they've purchased several properties over the last 30 years. Props to Jon for signing on to help me knowing that my parents wanted to be included in the proceedings (and equal props to my mom for restraining her involvement to phone calls and emails directed only to me). (But then again I guess that arrangement is fairly common as the girl who purchased the place next to me also had parental involvement.) Anyway, I had done a fair bit of research on my own before Jon and I started working together so I sent him a list of all the properties I wanted to look at, along with my requirements (close to public transit, lots of light, bathtub, parking if possible). He arranged for me to view all the available ones and used my list to find some other places I hadn't come across. And that's essentially the way things went, I'd send him something I was interested in and he'd follow up with it or he would sent me details about properties that fit my requirements. And then home prices started dropping so he would keep an eye on places that I wanted but were just a touch too costly. For 3 months we checked out every studio from SOMA to Pac Heights. Jon was really flexible, we went and saw places on the weekend, a few times when places had to be seen between 9-5 he even picked me up from work and dropped me back off because I only get a hour lunch. We made three offers, the first two we meet and filled out the paperwork together, the third (and final!) offer he talked me through it on the phone and then I emailed it over to him. When the last offer was accepted, the fun really got started because what I bought is a TIC. The disclosures alone came to over 250 pages! However Jon took pity on me, meet with me and went over all the key docs and gave me a brief run-down of what to look for in the rest of them. (It still took me six hours to actually read them all.) Jon arranged for the home inspection and was present for it as well. When all papers were signed and the bank had taken all my money, Jon meet at the apartment to give me my keys and say congrats. Jon is great to work with, he's really calm and laid-back, not pushy at all. He's very responsive, whether it's email or phone calls, and when he says he's going to do something he gets it done. He's also got a really good sense of humor. Fun facts about Jon: he's a Cal Poly SLO grad and he also works in real estate for restaurants. Having just purchased Casita Camille, I can't imagine buying another home but one day far far away, I hope I will and I'd definitely work with Jon again.

What an amazing experience. I was hesitant to meet with anyone regarding loans for my aging…read moreparents. The knowledge and time spent with my parents, that Darlene showed and the passion you can feel from her is incredible. I learned so much and valued everything she had to say. I can say with 100% certainties that my patents are in good hands. The education I received regarding different loans available was hands down incredible. Anyone looking for a loan should absolutely use Darlene! Thank you from my heart

I purchased my first home with Darlene. Enough can't be…read moresaid how much diligence, effort, time, and care Darlene put forth ensuring I have the best scenario with my purchase. Darlene worked with me for almost three years, while I was able to increase my salary, pay down some debt, and the market turned more favorable to buyers. Her professionalism, tenacity, and well established relationships in the industry made my experience pretty seamless. She worked alongside with my realtor, the listing realtor, and home insurance broker- working towards the same goal of making me a home owner. Darlene was patient in walking me through the process. I strongly urge anyone looking to purchase a home to reach out to Darlene. She sets realistic expectations while working with you on your goals, and dream. I really thought this could not happen for me. I feel more secure with my future. I am in awe.

La Rosa Realty have amazing realtors . They helped me accomplish my goal in finally acquiring my…read morefirst home and I am forever grateful. If you are looking a local agent they are simple the best

Buying a house in the SF Bay Area is extremely challenging. Thanks to Yovany and Noel at La Rosa…read moreReality, I was able to tour many houses, place offers, close on a home that fits my dream and needs! Not only did they put me in touch with an awesome loan company, they also walked me through the whole process. I would recommend them to everyone! Thank you Yovany and Noel and La Rosa Reality!

Patti, helped us buy our home in Moraga back in 2003 and just helped us sell the same home over the…read morelast several weeks. Sue and I in 2003 knew immediately we were in good hands given her extensive knowledge of the market, the varied neighborhoods we considered and the quality of schools in each instance. She found us a home with great upside and excellent schools for our 4 yr old daughter and 9 year old son. Over the years Patti stayed in touch, and we didn't hesitate to seek her assistance and expertise again as we had raised our children and prepared to sell our home. She is the consummate professional, always communicating any changes in the market, adjusting our approach where needed to ensure we secured the best outcome. We would happily recommend her services to any family and close friends as confident she would deliver for them as well. Tim & Sue Winkler

The best. Patti has sold 3 homes for us now in 3 different East Bay cities. She has out done…read moreherself every time. She's detailed, smart as a whip and the team of folks she works with are top notch as well. I highly recommend Patti to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in the Bay Area.