Yvette Teng is the realtor you need! My spouse and I were looking for our first home together and…read morewere satisfied working with Yvette through this new adventure. We wanted a verified and authentic realtor that was reputable and found her! This review is not solicited; it is our honest review after four months of working with Yvette. BACKGROUND: - We were first-time home buyers in the Bay Area and needed a realtor with an experienced reputation. - We had a lot of questions and were very picky about finding a home; we did not want a house near a graveyard, school, and within earshot distance from a train. Yvette was very accommodating and patient with us in finding a home with these requirements and big-picture questions throughout the process. - We spent a few months touring homes with Yvette until we found one that met our standards and price range. - Yvette and her team helped us understand what was happening every step of the way. - This home purchase and escrow was completed before the National Association of Realtors July 2024 settlement on who pays buyer commissions. QUALITIES: - She had a high level of knowledge of the current housing market and the neighborhood we were interested in. - She frequently sent us great matches for what we were looking for. - She pointed out subtle things that we would have missed but were important for our decision process during home tours. - She was always flexible and available for home tours and phone calls. If she was not available for calls, she was very attentive through text messages. - She was strategic in setting and managing expectations on homes and the paperwork. - She was honest and transparent throughout the entire process. She treated the situation as if she were purchasing the property--she looked out for us and had our best interests in mind. - During the processes of the home search, bidding on homes, escrow and paperwork, moving into the home, and after moving into the home, Yvette was attentive and constantly checked in on us to ensure we were comfortable and informed. My family and I highly recommend Yvette Teng and her exceptional team. Home buying is incredibly stressful, but Yvette maintained a calm and confident mindset and kept our anxieties low. Her promptness, strategic mindset, positive energy, and knowledge of the market are why we will not hesitate to call Yvette when we are looking to buy again.

Yvette helped us buy a new home and sell our old one about three years ago, both in Hayward. And…read moreall in the course of a few months. Her work was amazing. From guiding us through the complex process and timing, to referring us to good contractors, to listening without judgement to our concerns along the way, to preparing our previous home for sale, this lady took care of business and got the job done everytime. Highly recommended.

I purchased my current home with Rainmaker about a decade ago! Alex paired me with the right…read moreperson on his team to work with. I always felt I could go to either of them with questions and concerns. Through the years, we've stayed loosely in touch. Recently I asked Alex his thoughts on a second property, sharing my concerns and parameters. He had/has really good ideas, has experience with handling different situations, and I didn't/don't feel at all pressured to purchase. When it comes, hoping the second time goes just as well!

We never thought we could get the dream home after seeing the massive traffic at the open house,…read morebut Yao Li made the impossible happen! She is incredibly knowledgeable, strategic, and resourceful, navigating this competitive market with expertise. Her support didn't stop at closing--the unexpected and valuable after-sale service (including offering resources & connections to help fix small issues) truly sets her apart. We are immensely grateful and feel lucky to have had her as our agent.

As second-time home buyers, we felt extremely lucky to have Kevin & Sunil as our real estate…read moreagents. Both of them are knowledgeable professionals. With our very stringent must have lists for our home, Kevin was very patient and understood what we were looking for. He was always available to answer questions we had, help us analyze the property and even point out why something may or may not work for us based on what we were looking for. We appreciated that honestly and not being rushed in to putting an offer. In addition, both Kevin and Sunil guided us in various aspects like the inspections, post-purchase cost documentation, what we need to do etc. If you are in the market for purchasing a home, we would highly recommend Kevin and Sunil to represent you as your agents.

Sunil and his team helped us buy a new home in Union City. They have been phenomenal through the…read moreentire process, educating us on various parts of the process right from high-level things like property location to the nitty-gritty details on home construction. I highly recommend Sunil and Kevin to anyone looking to purchase a new home! As someone new to this process, they took the time and effort to walk us through the entire gig. Throughout the process not only did he educate us about the process but also managed to understand our preferences as home-buyers. He picked properties that matched our preferences and were in good neighborhoods. Sunil and Kevin took the effort to ensure that we were happy with the decisions made, fine-tuning preferences and did not shy away from giving unbiased opinions as mature experienced real-estate agents. Ultimately they were focussed on ensuring that we as home-buyers were happy at the end. While we had worked with other agents initially, once we started working with Sunil and Kevin, we immediately realized the difference in expertise, guidance and their focus on long-term customer satisfaction. The home buying process can be an anxious and long journey, especially if you are a new home-buyer, so being in good hands matters tremendously! They made the entire process seamless, hassle-free and most importantly - something that resulted in us being happy "home-owners" at the end.

We had a great time with Ann for our first house buying process. We went into this feeling very…read morenervous and overwhelmed but Ann took us through all of it very patiently, came to all of our house visits, and got our final offer ready in super time! She was able to guide us through all the inspection and disclosure related details very thoroughly so that we understand everything and helped us do multiple walkthroughs all the way till closing. She was also able to help us get a good price in the house and understood how to negotiate really well, so if you're looking to buy a house, I'd highly recommend Ann!

Ann Gupta worked with our family to sell an estate property. We were impressed by her market…read moreknowledge, speed in preparing the property to bring to market, and her sales skills. She sold it quickly for a reasonable price. During the entire process she worked efficiently with the executor of the estate, who was in another state. We would recommend her to anyone who wants to sell a residential property in California.

Nicole and Carol are a great team and we highly recommend that you choose them as your trusted real…read moreestate agents! We started working with Nicole over two years ago as a referral from a close friend who spoke very highly of her. As first time home buyers, my husband and I were basically clueless and had no idea just how complex the Bay Area real estate market is. Nicole helped us navigate these waters with ease, and educated us about the complexities of disclosure packets and purchase contracts well in advance so that when the time finally came, we'd be familiar with such detailed documents. Pre-covid, Nicole spent an entire Saturday driving us to houses in various neighborhoods so that we could see what different cities offered and to help us narrow down our home search based on what we saw. We also attended several open houses together and she always kept an eye out for homes that fit our criteria and attended broker tours on our behalf. We also continued working with Nicole throughout the pandemic and experienced first hand how the original interaction model had to change. Without any open houses, I felt like Nicole had to pour even more time into our search because covid policies required individual appointments to view each home. Nicole was patient with us as we viewed what seemed like 20+ homes during a nine month period. She is respectful of your opinions, but will also share her professional opinion when requested. We ultimately found a home and throughout the entire closing process, not only did Nicole help us, but so did her team. We were in the best of hands and there weren't any hiccups. Together, this team guided us every step of the way with constant communication. DocuSign was used to electronically sign all documents and keys were left in a lockbox when the home was officially ours! In fact, with their help, we were able to close a week earlier than expected! As you can tell, we obviously spent a lot of time with Nicole (she was stuck with us for two years!) and we enjoyed every minute of it. She's great to be around and extremely insightful. Finally, I want to share a story from when my husband and I first started going to open houses a few years ago. When we told other agents who our realtors were (we just would say "carol and Nicole") and they *always* knew who we were talking about. Nicole and Carol have created a reputation that is built upon trust, professionalism and extensive market-specific knowledge.

I'm a first time homebuyer and had the best experience with Nicole who helped me purchase my first…read morehome. I was working with a different agent previously and it was not a good relationship, but switched over to have Nicole assist me after recommendations from people at work. Nicole was super patient and took me around to view multiple listings on our first appointment. She was super knowledgeable about the area having more than 20 years of experience. She also walked me through all that I needed to know as a first time buyer, and quickly built trust and made me feel comfortable with her representing me. At every step of the process, she personally walked me through it, explaining to me what all the documents in the housing disclosure package were for, and what I should be looking out for. Most importantly, she was always on my side. Nicole and Carol work together as team and I can't recommend them enough! I will definitely be working with them again in future!

Zaid and Shilpa from Real Estate 38 have helped us buy two homes over the course of three years,…read moreand we've had a fantastic experience both times. Zaid is warm, friendly, and knows the market extremely well. We initially spoke with him before signing on with Real Estate 38, and as first-time home buyers, he really helped put our minds at ease and gave us the confidence we needed to navigate what was, at the time, the most expensive purchase of our lives. Shilpa, who we worked with more closely throughout both home purchases, is knowledgeable, responsive, and always looking out for her clients' best interests. At the same time, she's realistic and honest about the situation. She follows through on her commitments, stays on top of every detail, and is always on time and prepared. We trusted her completely throughout both transactions and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home.

Zaid maximizes home value! We live out of state needed help selling a family home. Zaid helped us…read morebuild a strategy to find the best seasonal timing and guided us through multiple options for remodels. His partner undertook the full remodel and with Zaid's guidance hit both the timeline and the budget perfectly - enabling us to hit the right market window and sell the home for more than we were expecting. We never even met in person - Zaid and his team kept us in the loop on the entire project and executed flawlessly. If you are looking for a partner to get the most out of your home value - I can't recommend Zaid more.

It was a real pleasure working with David in closing a sale of a property we at Astound Real Estate…read morehad listed in Hercules. David is a true professional. He is knowledgeable and honest, and performs with the highest integrity. I would highly recommend him if you are looking for an excellent real estate agent.

Buying our first home was one of the biggest and most nerve-wracking decisions my husband and I had…read moreever made. We were excited, but also overwhelmed--especially since we were unfamiliar with the home-buying process and had countless questions and concerns. That's where David came in, and I can honestly say we couldn't have done it without him. From our very first conversation, David was warm, patient, and genuinely committed to helping us find the right home. He never made us feel rushed or pressured, and always took the time to explain each step of the process clearly and thoroughly. Whether it was helping us understand loan pre-approvals, interpreting disclosures, or navigating competitive offers in Fremont's fast-paced market, David made sure we felt confident and informed every step of the way. What really stood out was how accessible and responsive he was. No question was too small, and he always responded quickly--whether it was a late-night text or an early-morning call. He even anticipated concerns we hadn't thought of yet, and proactively offered solutions. That level of attentiveness gave us peace of mind throughout the journey. David also has an incredible knowledge of the Fremont area. He helped us narrow our search based on what we were looking for in a neighborhood, and he provided honest insights about each property we viewed. We never felt like he was trying to "sell" us anything--he truly wanted us to find a home we would love and feel good about. In the end, with David's help, we found a home that exceeded our expectations. It checked all the boxes and then some. We're so grateful for the care, professionalism, and integrity he brought to the process. If you're looking for a real estate agent who will treat you like family, advocate for you every step of the way, and make one of life's biggest decisions feel manageable (and even enjoyable!), David is the one you want by your side. Thank you, David, for helping us find our perfect first home!

They were the most patient and understanding people I've met. They were willing to go with me to…read moresearch for my suitable place, advised me along the way, and finally were on my side every step of the way during the purchase and even after to assure my accommodation. Highly recommend!

As first time homebuyers, we couldn't have asked for a better team than James and Kin to guide us…read morethrough buying a home in the East Bay. Based on our first phone consultation with James and his responsiveness, knowledge about the Bay Area real estate market, and easygoing demeanor - we knew we were in good hands and expertise. Kin was also very prompt with setting up private showings on less than a day's notice and provided helpful guidance as we refined what we wanted in a home. She always kept in mind how compatible a property was to our lifestyle and long term goals, along with the small, yet important details in a home such as floor plan, privacy considerations, and future maintenance needs or renovations down the road. Overall, they dedicated time to answer our many questions and walk us through each step of the process with transparency and prompt communication. They also connected us with an excellent mortgage lender and inspector, both of whom made this experience even smoother. James and Kin went above and beyond to make the first time homebuying process as manageable and stress-free as possible for us. Even after we closed on our home, James had kindly followed up on items from our inspection to ensure we were off to the right start as homeowners. We highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy a home in the Bay Area.

Working with Nicole was a pleasure. She has a wealth of knowledge regarding real estate. In my…read morecase, she was especially helpful in purchasing a condo in Livermore, CA that I plan to use as an income property. She was not only helpful in the transaction, but also in setting up the rental. I would highly recommend Nicole. She is extremely helpful, and she is also an especially nice person.

Nicole is an absolute saint…read more My father had a home in the East Bay that he needed to sell. Nicole was the second Realtor I met with. The first realtor I met with made me feel a little uneasy. Nicole was the complete opposite. She came to our meeting with documentation/examples, was super reassuring, and I felt very safe with her. My father was not an easy client, but Nicole was super supportive through every step, and she has a team for everything! She was able to take care of every detail - she had a team for the repairs, the inspections, cleaning, the staging, and so many things I'm sure I'm missing to mention! Even though it was my father's house, he is really 'hands off' and aloof, so Nicole was very helpful and patient with all of my questions, and very supportive through the whole process. I am so so so grateful for Nicole & highly recommend her! She and her team are the absolute best!