We loved having Craig as our realtor. Not only is he honest & knowledgeable, but also so patient with us as first time home buyers. He reminded us when things were due and gave us peace of mind when we were feeling anxious about the next steps. In such a competitive market we had to make multiple offers, but sooner than I thought possible we found our perfect home. Craig fought for us to get a fair price and we couldn't be happier. On top of being a wonderful realtor he's an outstanding person in general. I'll be sure to recommend his services to friends in the Humboldt area especially my lgbtqia+ family. read more

Craig is a top-notch agent, and we have worked with him for 6+ years. My family is very complicated, and when we needed to sell our Pittsburg house, communication required frequent discussions among three parties, one of whom is in China, as well as tenants whom we rented the house out to. We also had little knowledge about real estate or the process of selling a house. Craig walked us through the entire process, providing excellent guidance and advice while ultimately leaving the decisions up to us. He is extremely accessible, detail-oriented, and organized. Every question we had was answered promptly and clearly. When the house needed repairs, he facilitated them quickly and kept us in the loop about time frame and costs. We deeply appreciate his honesty, professionalism, patience, and efficiency and highly recommend him. read more

When my husband and I first began looking for a new home, we had a HORRIBLE agent. She was unprofessional and awful in so many ways. Frustrated and in tears, I went online in search for a decent buyer's agent who at least would have time for us and was an area specialist. I sure lucked out when I chose Craig Lawler as our new Realtor! From day one, Craig was attentive and extremely informative. He had the ability and time to answer each of the many questions we had about the confusing process of buying a home and about real estate in general. He was always on time to every meeting to show us homes. Even on the very day I found him online, he was available to meet me that day, at my convenience, at one of the homes in my desired area. We never felt rushed or that we were sharing his attention with any other clients. When we asked him to explain something that we were unclear about or when he was just sharing relevant information that he felt would be beneficial for us to know, he would do so in a very intelligible yet extremely detailed way; and usually with a slight tone of enthusiasm! That quality about Craig, in and of itself, is a sign of a truly knowledgeable Realtor, who really is dedicated to his job and to his client(s). He was honest about the good and the bad, and we appreciated his limitless advice and his consistent commitment to us. He had the ability to turn our frowns upside down when our offers weren't accepted and not because of any empty promises or false hope from him, but because he told it like it was and helped us grasp why we weren't successful and what we needed to do to improve our offers. He would equip us with a better understanding of where we stood and what to do next; which provided us the confidence to continue our search even after multiple unsuccessful offers. Craig is "The Man." Thank you! read more

We have used Craig Lawler in the past for real estate transactions and were greatly impressed. Happy to say we remain so. His knowledge of the local market and skill set are unparalleled. Our property is very unique, so we needed a lot of guidance. In short, he really delivered. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Craig to anyone! read more

While still living in the midwest back in 2009 with no confirmation if I will even be moving to northern CA, let alone have the ability to make such a move, I thought no harm in browsing the internet and fantasize about living in CA. I found Craig's website on available homes mainly in the Contra Costa area and decided to call him. Surprisingly on my 1st call, Craig picked up. Instead of telling me right away 'good luck' and 'give me a ring when you get here', Craig instead spent 15-20 minutes discussing where the market is in northern CA, Contra Costa in particular, etc. When we hung up, I thought what a nice guy to spend that much time with me with probably no hope to gain any business. Fast forward to 2016, my wife and I are finally living here in northern CA eager to finally be buying a house again. After going through a few other realtors whom didn't pan out, I remembered Craig from speaking to him years back. With the 1st house Craig showed us, my wife and I realized how much a good fit Craig was for us immediately. In short, if you are looking to buy a home...or sell your current one...you would be hard pressed to do better than Craig. Basically, we wanted a realtor that is knowledgeble of the Contra Costa area (although Craig knows pretty much all of the East Bay), can navigate us through the current 'sellers market', will be honest about any choices we make, and most of all be patient with any concerns or questions we may have...and we had many. Well Craig checked all of those and many more boxes for us. When we got closer to closing, Craig's talent shown even brigther as he helped to secure for us more items from the seller we thought we wouldn't be able to get. He essentially navigated us through a very stressful, complex, and incredibly long and drawn out process and close on time. In the end, Craig always made us feel that he was working hard for us. Because of Craig, we are now very happy and very proud home owners! Thank you Craig for all of you wonderful work read more

Buying a home is definitely not an easy task in this highly competitive market. Picking the right real estate agent is one of the best ways to ensure that the process goes as smoothly as possible. I've worked and interviewed a handful of real estate agents in the area. I'm extremely impressed with high level of knowledge, professionalism and expertise from Craig. If you're doing research and not sure who to work with? Look no further, he is simply the best of the best. Craig is always responsive and on top of thing on every step through out the whole process. Craig is trustworthy, accurate, and offers practical advice. He counseled us the market value of the homes that we looked at, not to overpay but ultimately gave us the space to decide on an offer price that we felt comfortable with. We are now happily moving into our new home. I would enthusiastically recommend him to anyone house-hunting in the East Bay. read more

Craig did a great job selling my house in Pleasant Hill. He kept me informed and ahead of the game and steered me the right way when I had to make decisions, clarifying pros and cons of important choices and offering opinions based on his experience. I was never caught off guard. Craig's good nature and hard work were evident from the start, and he always responded to my texts and calls right away. I would strongly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell. read more

Craig's now sold one house for us and bought another. In both circumstances, his knowledge, his advocacy for our needs, and his very friendly manner have made him our realtor for life. It's rare to find someone who so obviously works for what you need and not only what they need but Craig truly cares about his customers. I will use him for future purchases and would recommend him without hesitation. read more

Looked for a home in Concord for about a year and Craig was my go to every time. His knowledge of the area was extremely helpful. During the purchase process he was always proactive and prompt on responses, often anticipating my questions. I would recommend Craig and already have to several friends looking to purchase in Concord. read more

We found Craig on line and interviewed him at our house. He was easy to work with and we sold our house in five days, got over what we were asking for and closed escrow in 21 days. Highly recommend read more

Craig is an awesome realtor! We have worked together on two purchases and every time he makes sure our clients are being protected with every step of the process. He goes out of his way to make sure the deal gets done! Good job Craig! read more

We chose Craig Lawler to represent us in the sale of our home. I have sold (and purchased) other homes in the past and can say without reservation that he is an excellent realtor. He is an absolute pleasure to work with. His suggestions on what we needed to do to get the best results were spot on. He always responded quickly to our emails, text messages and phone calls. We had a lot of concerns and questions especially since just before we listed our home the pandemic stay at home order was announced. Without Craig by our side we would not have been as successful in the sale. His recommendations on what to do during the very difficult time allowed us to sell our home above asking price. His unwavering support of his clients makes him at the top of our list. We highly recommend Craig Lawler as a realtor. read more

I have been a Mortgage Planner for over 13 years, and I recently worked with Craig to help a wonderful family buy a home. He was extremely professional throughout the process and worked very hard on his client's behalf. There were some tough negotiations, but he got his client's everything they requested and for a great price. I would highly recommend having Craig represent you in the purchase of your new home or to sell your home for top dollar. read more

Craig just helped me sell my condo in downtown Livermore. His advice about when to delay and when to put it on the market were perfect; once we put it on, we got an offer within two weeks, and we just closed on it yesterday. As with two other sale/purchases over the last two years, Craig was exceptional with this one, working through a bad flu and vacation to keep me in the process with as little effort on my part as possible. Throughout, he was courteous and polite, as well as friendly and warm. I highly recommend him. read more

Craig Lawler is the best Realtor I have ever worked with. He used a profession photographer, and the pictures really showed how beautiful the condo and surroundings really were. Craig is so professional, efficient, and very responsive. He was always there for me when I needed him. He guided me through the entire process from beginning to end, and explained every step of the process in detail. He answered all of of my questions, and treated the transaction as if it were a million dollar listing! read more

Having Craig as our realtor to sell our house was an awesome experience. He is very talented and has great communication skills. Craig is very knowledgable and always willing to help. Our house was sold real fast!!!! read more

Amazing experience with Craig! From start to finish - consummate professional. Has a great deal of experience in the local market; also knows how to get the most for your house. It was my first time selling a house, so needeless to say I was quite nervous about the whole process. Craig was always available to answer my questions, and made the whole process seemless. Highly recommend him! read more

Craig is as good as they get. Professional, pleasant, thorough, responsive. As a first time seller, I had no clue what was involved with selling my home, and Craig patiently guided me thru the entire process, and made it as painless as possible. He knows all the nuances of the real estate industry. So glad I chose him as my agent! read more