There's a reason Angelo and his team have 160 five star reviews (and counting). We worked with…read moreAngelo to find a SFH with some pretty specific requirements. Once we met him, we knew he'd be the perfect agent for our search given his decades of experience working in the Bay Area markets we were targeting. The best part of the whole experience is for us is that Angelo stayed in constant contact and was proactive with finding properties that met our somewhat strict requirements. Every day he would proactively send us new listings as soon as they came on the MLS, and he was instrumental in helping us write competitive offers on the few homes that we liked. In the end, with Angelo's guidance, we were able to beat out several other competing buyers to secure a home that checked all our boxes and was by far the nicest we'd come across in our months of searching. We feel incredibly lucky to have had him on our side from day 1 to the day we got the keys. I would (and will be) recommending to literally anyone who's looking to buy or sell property in the Bay to reach out to Angelo and his team first!

Angelo helped me sell my home in 2025. I feel like he really understood my goals and advocated them…read moreto the buyer and buyer's agent. He was dedicated to making sure I got the price that I wanted, and also stayed realistic to the market conditions at the time. Angelo is personable and incredibly hard working, and answered all my questions with great depth and detail. He was always available to talk on the phone which I greatly needed as a first time homebuyer. I never felt pressured to sell if I was uncomfortable with the offer. I would highly recommend Angelo to anyone looking to sell their home!

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.

Sarah is a ride-or-die, absolute rockstar of a realtor. During our year and a half of searching for…read morea home, Sarah spent hours upon hours with us visiting houses, scrutinizing them closely, guiding us through disclosures, and strategizing on offers. Her generosity with her time and expertise, responsiveness, and communication are second to none. She never pushed us and checked in consistently about what we felt comfortable with, and when we agonized over decisions or chose not to offer, she was always unbelievably patient and supportive. She jumped on multiple last minute offers for us with total grace and professionalism. Her structural knowledge and expertise was the most amazing asset and she built deep trust by giving it to us straight when a house's issues were profound and concerning. She proved time and time again to us that she was genuinely invested in helping us find the right home, whatever it took, telling us multiple times she was in it with us for the long haul. We had life conversations in the crawl space under houses, experienced the worst attic she had ever been in, and frankly just enjoyed hanging out with her as a great human. She is not afraid to get her hands dirty, and goes so far above and beyond for her clients, it's astounding. When we finally found a home, it was one she sent us which we had overlooked but because of her network and relationships, we were able to jump on an opportunity quickly and make a winning offer. Thanks to her we had exact clarity on the work needed and expected costs. And she continued to support us through escrow and after closing, answering every question, strategizing about repairs, and sharing her invaluable list of trusted local contacts, smoothing the way at every stage. She is deeply embedded in the East Bay real estate community which is critical in such a tough and small market - relationships really matter. We also got to work with her daughter Ellie a few times, who is just as wonderful. They are truly the dream team. We are so grateful to work with and know Sarah, and cannot recommend her highly enough.

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.

Priscilla was so kind and accommodating. She was communicating with sellers and providing regular…read moreupdates to me. She worked around my busy work schedule. Which was the most helpful as I worked 16 hour days. She connected me with a morgage broker who was equally communicative. And I was able to find my first home within just a month of searching!

Priscilla was an amazing buyer's agent and advocate to work with! I will recommend her to all…read morefriends looking to buy a home in the Bay Area. Her glowing reviews are what drew me to work with her. She was friendly, patient, responsive, knowledgeable, always prepared, and full of great ideas. As a first time homebuyer who was specifically looking for a home in Oakland, I could not have asked for a better agent. I knew from our first chat that she was a perfect fit. She gave me sage advice and with her guidance, I was able to purchase my dream home at a reasonable price on my second offer! She helped me accomplish what other agents told me was not possible. Her team is exceptional. They were responsive and ensured that my closing went as smoothly as possible. I cannot recommend Priscilla and team enough!

We first met Deidre 13 years ago, when she helped us purchase our home in Crocker Highlands. We…read morekept in touch over the years and relied on her expertise again in our search for a new house with more space. We knew that the Berkeley market would be competitive and were prepared to be disappointed when we put in our first offer on a beautiful Craftsman home in Elmwood. The seller had received 14 offers and we went in with two contingencies - so our offer was a long shot. But Deidre successfully negotiated the sale and helped us get into our dream home! Deidre and Nicole made the home buying process so easy. We recently worked with them again in the sale of our Crocker house. This is where we saw Deidre's creativity really shine! She is a terrific writer and did such a wonderful job describing our home and showcasing all of the improvements we had made. The marketing videos, website, photos and postcards were so stylish and creative. Deidre and Nicole came up with cost effective strategies to get our house ready for sale. They really understand the market and know what buyers are looking for. We were thrilled that so many people showed up to tour our home. And at 41% over asking, the sale price exceeded our expectations. We loved working with Deidre and Nicole and highly recommend them!

This is my 2nd time working with Diedre, and the result was as good or better than last time…read more.. which was fantastic. This time, I was selling a property in Berkeley, a 1940's era-house with some extensive damage and a tiny, problematic backyard. She suggested repairs that would add the most value, since I couldn't get everything repaired that was needed. I do not live in Berkeley, so all of this had to be run remotely via emails and texts, signing documents online, etc., which SHOULD have made it more difficult, but Diedre and her team made everything as fast, easy and efficient as if I was there to oversee it all. After excellent staging, and brilliantly run Open House events, we sold the house for far above our asking price, and closed only about a month after listing it. I have only dealt with a handful of realtors in my life, but I don't see how you could do better in any way than Diedre did. She's been doing this a long time, and I can't recommend her highly enough! If you need realtor help, call Diedre and watch the stress factor disappear. 5 stars.

This is a long overdue review for Rosie! My wife actually knew about Krista and Rosie from 10+…read moreyears ago when her brother was in the market for a home. Roughly 7 years ago, we linked up with Rosie to help us purchase our first home, and she was so helpful along the way. As we slowly started to outgrow our first home, we worked with Rosie again for a new home last year, and she was so incredibly helpful and encouraging every step of the way. Throughout both times, she was always super responsive, made time to meet with us, and answered all of our questions throughout the home-buying process. We never felt any pressure from her to act on any of the houses we visited, and she always had a calm and relaxed demeanor that put us at ease. Rosie's recommendations & suggestions for insurance providers, lenders, or handy people were also great, and definitely helped us out in a pinch. Rosie made the homebuying process a relatively simple one, and we really couldn't have it without her help. She was really flexible with our schedule, super prompt when we had any last minute questions, and feels like a long-time friend at this point. Rosie provided us invaluable + realistic information around the comps for all the homes we visited, which ultimately helped us land an awesome new home. If you're looking to buy a home, we can't recommend Rosie enough. Thank you so much, Rosie!

Selling occupied rental property is challenging and you need an agent that knows how to work well…read morewith tenants. Krista had done OK with a prior sale of a vacant condo (although in retrospect she pushed me to spend on some costly and unnecessary upgrades and I had to remind her to pursue the offer we got) so I asked her to be an agent to sell an occupied duplex. She confused the tenants such that they thought they didn't have to do showings and estoppels and tried to extort me for this and it was difficult to clear this up. Worst of all she did not supervise the inspector well so he left the oven on for about eight hours scaring the tenants when they got home and creating a serious safety issue. She claimed she took a photo of the oven showing it was off before she left but the time stamp showed the photo was in the middle of the inspection about an hour before it was done. This created much difficulty with the tenants and I had to start over with another realtor delaying the sale by about a month. I suggest using a different realtor who is more focused on your sale.

I recently sold my home, and looking back, I can't imagine going through the process with anyone…read moreother than Graeme. I lived in my home for over thirty years, and there were moments when I felt uncertain, especially when it came to investing money into preparing the house for the market. Graeme never pressured me. Instead, he took the time to explain why each recommendation mattered and gave me the confidence to move forward. The Gunderman Group fronted a substantial amount of money to prepare my home for sale without asking me to pay anything upfront or charging me interest. That was a leap of faith on my part, but it ended up being one of the best decisions I made. The improvements transformed the home, and the outcome exceeded my expectations. I'm so glad I trusted Graeme's vision. Throughout the process, I always felt like I had someone in my corner. If I had a question, Graeme made himself available quickly. If something was weighing on me, he picked up the phone and talked it through. I never felt like I was navigating the process alone. I also appreciated the team Graeme assembled around him. Every vendor who worked on my home was someone his group had a long-standing relationship with, and it showed. Chuck, the listing manager, kept everything moving behind the scenes and made sure every project was completed correctly and on time. That level of coordination took an enormous amount of stress off my plate. What I'll remember most isn't just the result. It's the way Graeme treated me from the very beginning. He genuinely cared about helping me make the right decisions, even when they weren't the easiest ones. I trusted his judgment and always felt that he had my best interests at heart. I'm incredibly grateful for everything Graeme did for me. I would recommend him and his team without hesitation to anyone thinking about selling their home.

Extremely good service. Has large staff that does all of the work. Gets highest property prices and…read morevery supportive of clients. I use them myself and would use again without hesitation.

Heidi Marchesotti has been my real estate agent many times, she is the gold standard, and I…read morewouldn't want to work with anyone else. I first met Heidi when I was building a house from scratch in the hills near Montclair in Oakland. She was showing a house nearby and I went to see the comparable property. Heidi was extremely friendly and when I told her I was building down the road, she handed me bottles of water for my crew and a list of market comparables for the area. I was immediately impressed. She wished me good luck and asked if she could drop by to see what we were building. Heidi did come by, was at ease with the work crew, and gave us her opinion about sales pricing and the market we'd be entering. Many months later, I sought her out as an agent. My partners and I couldn't have been happier that we did. She had it staged beautifully and it sold quickly and over-asking. Heidi handled all the details so efficiently, she knows how to handle the stresses of the buyer and seller with ease. I've gone back to Heidi time and again and she has always far exceeded my expectations. I can't recommend Heidi highly enough. If she is representing you, relax, you have the best team on your side. Holly Reese, MSOM, L.Ac.

Heidi sold my home in Montclair and she literally took care of everything from start to finish. She…read morecame in swiftly with her crew of painters, landscapers and handymen and masterfully orchestrated them from start to finish. As busy as she is she always made me feel like we were her #1 priority. She answers the phone practically EVERY TIME I call her - even after hours. There is a reason she was voted one of the most influential agents in the Bay Area. She's the best!

We had an excellent experience working with the Leah Tounger Realty Group on the sale of our…read moreOakland home. From start to finish, the entire team was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely committed to making the process as smooth as possible. Selling a home can be stressful, especially when there are many moving pieces, but Leah and her team guided us through every step. They provided thoughtful advice on preparing the house for market, kept us informed throughout the process, and were always available when we had questions. We particularly appreciated their attention to detail, strong communication, and ability to navigate the inevitable challenges that come with selling a home. The team's knowledge of the Oakland market and their strategic approach to the sale gave us a great deal of confidence. Most importantly, we felt that they truly cared about achieving the best possible outcome for us. We would highly recommend Leah Tounger Realty Group to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. They were a pleasure to work with, and we are very grateful for everything they did to help us successfully sell our Oakland home.

Leah Tounger, John Corden, and the Tounger Realty team were wonderful partners for us as we sold…read moreour long-time family home. They navigated us through a challenging market with calm, patience, wisdom, and professionalism. We so appreciated their empathy, steady good humor, and thoughtful counsel at every step in the process. They understood and helped us navigate not only the mechanics of selling our house but also the emotional journey of saying goodbye to our family home of 27 years. They enabled us to clarify and achieve our goals and hand our home over to the new owners feeling so very good about the process and outcome. Leah, John, and her team are people who really care and who you can truly trust. We recommend them without hesitation!

TL;DR - Tracy is amazing and choosing to work with her will truly be one of the best decisions you…read morecan make during your home buying process. When we made the decision and felt ready to become homeowners, we felt overwhelmed by the amount of things we needed to do and figure out. After beginning to work with Tracy, it felt like everything just clicked into place. She referred a fantastic lender to us, told us straight when our heads were in the clouds (it felt like they were in the clouds a lot), had empathy and eased our apprehension when we were overthinking things, patience when we asked repeated questions, stayed up late for us, and it really felt like she knew what we wanted and what our limitations were when we felt clueless. Two months after making the decision, we closed on our home. I cannot thank Tracy enough for the time, commitment, and thoughtfulness she gave us and am sad that our time working together is over. If the time comes again, we'd for sure choose her again and rest easy knowing we'd be in capable hands.

God bless Tracy Palma!…read more It was my husband and my first home-buying experience. Suffice to say we had no idea what we were doing, especially in a market as competitive as the East Bay. She thoughtfully led us through the whole process (from introducing us to disclosures to final walkthrough!) with patience, grace, and insight like no other, and we ended up with our dream home! What I especially appreciated about Tracy was that it never felt like she was trying to "sell" us a house. She had us approach each home with an open mind but a critical lens. We would talk through the pros and cons of each space, and when we were ready to bid, worked with us to strategize our best offer. Tracy also took seriously my preference for older houses with charm! It was a delight to see what she chose for us to explore, she totally got our style. Besides her professionalism and experience, she is just a sunny human being. I don't know how she did it, but on days where we were seeing multiple houses, she would beat us to the next house every time! When we pulled up she's always be there waiting with her zippy Mini Cooper nearby. She is magic!!