Julie has been an invaluable part of our home-buying journey--truly irreplaceable. We are so…read morethankful that we have her expertise and guidance as first-time homebuyers. She answered all of our questions, listened to our wants, and brought an amazing network to the table. Julie was professional with voicing her opinion and was honest with it, which is a rare quality to find in an agent. She does not up sale for the sake of selling. But was smart and careful with how she strategizes and made sure we got what we needed at a great price. Julie consistently reached out to ensure we felt at ease throughout the process and made sure our goals were met without regret. She is thorough, honest and amazing to work with. We got our house at a great price and feel incredibly fortunate to have had Julie by our side every step of the way. Thanks to her, we navigated this complex process with confidence and ended up in a home we truly love.

Julie helped my husband and I close on our dream home! We had such an amazing experience working…read morewith Julie and her team. She is extremely friendly, knowledgeable and has a great reputation in the area. We were honored to be one of her clients. We felt so cared for throughout the process and have never met a realtor like her. We would totally work with her again in the future. We can't recommend her enough! Thanks for everything, Julie.

I needed time-sensitive assistance, with obtaining a fair market value of my parents' property once…read moreit is sold after a step-up-in-basis, in order to report a capital gain/loss calculation for the 2026 tax year. Michael Jimenez was the quickest to reply to my message requests to several realtors in the Pacifica area. He was very easy to speak with, highly knowledgeable and very professional in providing me with the documents that I needed.

My partner & I had a fantastic experience working with Michael Jimenez. We reached out to Michael…read morelooking for a buyer's representative to help us purchase a house that we had fallen in love with in Pacifica. We were beaten down by our experience in the greater Bay Area real estate market and were close to giving up on our house search. Thanks to Michael's proactivity and knowledge of the local market, we beat out multiple offers and now live in our dream home. The close process was incredibly smooth and positive. Here are several qualities that stood out about Michael: 1. Proactive: Almost immediately after I reached out to Michael expressing potential interest in hiring him, he was conducting research on and arranging to visit the house to gather insight. When the lack of a deadbolt threatened to delay the appraisal, Michael immediately called a locksmith and fixed the issue to keep the home buying process on schedule. There were no back-and-forth telephone calls: He simply saw a problem and took care of it. 2. Responsive: Michael was extremely responsive to texts and emails. 3. Communicative: Michael made sure we were informed throughout the process, without bogging us down in unnecessary details. I appreciated his discernment about what we needed to know and when. 4. Strategic: Michael gave sound advice that helped us beat other offers. 5. Honest: Michael was upfront about what he thought were the benefits and risks of different bid strategies. He also followed through on his verbal promises. 6. Flexible: Michael was willing to accommodate our work schedules. 7. Timely: Michael was always where he said he would be when he said he would be. 8. Professional, including to other professionals: Our mortgage broker mentioned to me that Michael was one of the most on-top of it and easy to work with realtors she had run across in her career. I hope to live in and enjoy this house for a very long time. But if that ever were to change, I'd call Michael!

They came out on the same day l called! (Who wants to go without Hot Water?) And, even though l'm…read moreon a fixed income, they volunteered time payments, if l post-dated my checks to cover the entire job in equal payments. Owner Steve, and his son Colby did an excellent job and l am a very satisfied Coastside Customer in Moss Beach. They have a sweet dog too!

It was easy to schedule time for our tankless water heater descaling appointment with Steve. On the…read moreday of the appointment, it was Steve, his son, and dog who helped us out! If regularly descaled, the appointment should have taken took 1 hr, but because the house's previous owners did not annually descale, they had it running a bit longer, at about 1.5 hours. Also, Steve noticed an issue with our gas line, so he kindly and complimentarily switched out the screw attachment for us. At the end, we paid a flat fee as agreed upon before the appointment which was lower than other quotes we got, and it was very nice for Steve to replace our gas line attachment for free. Would recommend for water heater needs!

We were lucky enough to land Daniel Smith as we embarked on a housing search in Pacifica, CA…read more As he is local to the area, he has immense knowledge of the Pacifica market. We hit on our second outbound offer through Daniel. His market knowledge was spot on - each house went for the exact range that he shared with us. He was able to show us a wide array of houses for our price point. We ended up landing the best fit for us and couldn't be more thrilled. We were able to operate in today's market through strong organization, communication, and speed. Daniel worked effectively within our limited bandwidth to see houses and we were able to close in less than a month of viewing houses. Our luck didn't stop there, as he has had great contacts for lenders, insurance companies, electricians and more tailored to our Pacifica home. I highly recommend working with Daniel, if given the opportunity in the Peninsula or San Francisco markets.

Daniel was terrific to work with. He knows his market very well. He listened carefully to what we…read morewere seeking and did a great job with appropriate recommendations and guidance. We do not live where we were looking and he seemed happy to walk us through a number of properties in video calls. When we got to y he point of making an offer, he provided sound guidance there as well.

Working with Stephanie at Palermo Properties was a fantastic experience from start to finish…read more Stephanie went above and beyond--she was always available, even while on vacation with a 9-hour time difference. She continued to have weekly calls, followed up with vendors and colleges to ensure everything went smoothly while she was away. Her dedication to the sale of our home in Montara made the process smooth and successful. She helped with everything from finding trustworthy vendors, assisting in obtaining proposals for work needed on the home, and giving advice on what was needed to ascertain the best sale price and ensure our home shined prior to listing. Once vendors were selected, she even met them to ensure the work was top notch. Thanks to her strategic preparation and networking, we received an offer at asking price the day before the home even hit the MLS! Her professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care for her clients really set her apart. If you're looking for a hardworking, responsive, and knowledgeable realtor, Stephanie and her team are the people you want in your corner. Highly recommended!

I wish I could articulate what a brilliant and hard-working agent Stephanie is. There was never…read moreever a moment where my partner or I felt like we had to chase her down for attention with our search, help and clarification about any matter, or information regarding any part of the home-buying process. Even when she's working with other clients, she really makes one feel like she is there for you 24/7. It made us feel like we had a weapon at our disposal. In the end, our story in buying our first home (which is seemingly unbelievable and magical in some way) feels like it wouldn't have been possible without Stephanie next to us. I would not think twice about reccommending her to anyone seeking a professional, intelligent, honest, awesome, sweet, and simply bad-ass real estate agent.

We were thinking of moving from eastern Canada to San Francisco... Some friends with whom Vita…read morehandled their LA to SF move, called her up and she volunteered a day to show us around the peninsula, knowing that this was only a scouting trip and that we might never even move... Okay, so we did decide to move to SF, but couldn't get american financing right away, so we needed to find a place to rent. Again, Vita volunteered her time to look at rental listings and e-mail them to us, and when we came down for a rental-hunting trip, she took us around to view the rentals and make recommendations. So when it came time to actually buy, we knew she'd be a hard-worker for us to satisfy what we were looking for... She had the patience to deal with a really long and drawn-out process (apparently my name is similar to an alias used by some Burmese drug-lord and the stupid mortage company couldn't figure out that we were not the same person) and was with us throughout the whole process. Bottom line- Vita cares.

Hands down, Vita is as good as you can get in a real estate agent!…read more In the last 5 or so years my husband and I have moved 3 times. Once locally, once across the country, and once internationally. Vita managed both our international move and our local move. She knows her stuff, she listens to what you want, she works fast, and to top it off she's great with kids. Our 4 year old ADORES her. It makes a huge difference when you're buying a house and your agent really understands how hard it is to juggle with kids. I don't have a single negative to say in this review. Look her up, give her a call. Vita gets 5 stars!

My wife and I have recently had the pleasure of working with Matt on a real estate purchase on the…read morecoast. I'm a long time coastside local and grew up there since the mid 70s. We know lots of realtors and had lots of great choices for who could represent us. We ultimately decided on Matt after sitting down with him for a cup of coffee to see how we all gelled. My wife is very easy going and I am very structured, need a lot of contant attention and like to be kept in the loop, in other words I'm high maintenance. We explained what we were looking for in a property and set Matt to the task. We looked at a few places on our own and had Matt show us a few others. The property we ultimately purchased was a "for sale by owner" which many realtors might shy away from for fear of having to work too hard. Matt was stellar and exceeded our expectations every step of the way and did a great job of keeping us in the loop at all times. He team was on top of all the details and worked well with our finance team behind the scenes to make sure the transaction proceeded smoothly. We would highly recommend Matt Haugen to anyone purchasing a home on the coastside.

Would highly recommend Matthew Haugen at Ocean Element Realty ! A++++. Transaction closed at a…read morefair price for prevailing market conditions. Thank you.

We hired the Kulda Group because we were looking for an agent that would be extremely easy to work…read morewith and of course execute a smooth and successful transaction. The Kulda Group delivered. They were not pushy, but were confident and capable. They worked as quickly as needed without ever pressuring us. Their "home transformation coordinator," Reva, did exactly as her job title promises. Brittany was extremely responsive throughout the process, and also just really pleasant to work with. Juliette is professional and brought her expertise whenever needed. Their transaction coordinators came in and made the tight (14 day) close manageable. We are very happy that we hired them, and would absolutely recommend the Kulda Group to others.

I never imagined how easy it would be to sell my mother-in-law's condo. The Kulda Group is indeed…read more"full-service" in every sense of the word, and the whole team was a joy to work with. I highly recommend them with no hesitation. The fact that the condo is in San Jose and the Kulda Group is based in Half Moon Bay presented no problem. Juliette and Reva both visited the condo and offered suggestions of what should be done to put it on the market. Juliette gave us realistic expectations about the asking price after doing due diligence. We were happy with her assessment. We had full confidence in her due to her excellent reputation and vast experience and knowledge. Reva went down to the condo numerous times to meet with people from flooring, painting, lighting, cleaning, and staging companies, and to check on progress. All of this meant that we could stay home in Half Moon Bay and avoid commutes to San Jose. This was important because my husband and I both work, and it would have been difficult to take time off to do these things. Reva was very thorough and timely in her communications with us. Reva and Juliette kept costs in mind and saved us money where they could. For example, a valve needed a simple repair, and after getting approval from the inspector and a plumber, Reva asked the lighting person to fix it instead of hiring a plumber. She offered various staging options as well. They were both flexible and accommodating with the estate sale people when there were scheduling conflicts. Jackie expertly handled the documents, disclosures, and closing process. She worked with the HOA as needed. She saved us considerable time and inconvenience by dealing with the HOA herself and by providing the ability to sign documents electronically. The Kulda Group went above and beyond to make the whole experience seamless and easy for us. I would definitely ask them to help us sell another property.

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Kevin Cruz and the Kinetic team on our client's…read morelisting in Fremont, and they did an outstanding job. They didn't just put the home on the market. They stepped in, fronted the renovation costs, and managed the entire process from start to finish. Because of their hard work and smart approach, our client was able to showcase the property in its best light and walk away with stronger proceeds. Kevin and his team know exactly what improvements make a difference, and they handle everything with professionalism and care. If you want a team that goes above and beyond to get results, Kevin Cruz and Kinetic are the ones to call.

We recently closed escrow on a house we sold in Daly City for a great price. Thanks to the guidance…read moreand experience of Kevin Cruz and his Kinetic Real Estate team, our house was quickly sold without incurring any renovation costs. Surprisingly, before the house was even listed on the market, we got a great offer just two weeks after we signed a contract with Kevin. This shows how well-connected and experienced Kevin and his team is with both buyers and sellers of properties in the Bay Area/Daly City market. We were very impressed by his presentation of showcasing the property to gain maximum exposure to both online and visiting buyers. As our realtor, Kevin was in constant communication throughout the entire process and we ended up getting the best deal possible. Selling a home has never been so well-organized, convenient and satisfying. I highly recommend and compliment Kevin and Kinetic Real Estate for an outstanding job!

I was a bit skeptical about reaching out to FFB at first because I worried we might miss out on…read morefull-service perks, especially when it came to market analysis and negotiation. Honestly, their service completely blew us away! (Huge thanks to the other online reviews that convinced us to give them a shot). Our initial chat with Hira was super straightforward and transparent, so we knew exactly what to expect right from the start. The communication was incredibly efficient too--they set up a WhatsApp group chat where everything happened seamlessly. Whenever we asked for home disclosures, the team did their best to get them from the sellers as quickly as possible - I mean very quick! Along with those documents, they provided an extra market analysis that really helped our decision making, especially when we felt completely flooded with information. Many thanks go to Vikrant, who came up with an amazing game plan that helped us win the offer on our dream home! Amazingly, it was the very first offer we ever made. We were so happy and emotional when we got the news that I literally burst into tears. The team continued to help guide us through every single step from there. Even the final walkthrough was super thorough. The agent didn't just check the house's condition; he actually took the time to answer all our questions and gave us advice on future upgrades and home maintenance. We really appreciated his input. Overall, it was such a pleasure working with FFB and we highly recommend them to anyone looking for a buyer's agent. You can tell everyone on the team works so hard to support their clients. Their professionalism, great communication, and organizational skills made our first home-buying process so much easier. Plus, we saved a ton of money, which is a huge help with an investment this big!

This was our first time purchasing a home without using a traditional real estate agent, and we…read morecouldn't have been more pleased with the experience. Vikrant, Hira, and their whole team did everything they promised (and more). They were incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, thoughtful, and strategic throughout the entire process. I never felt like I was sacrificing service or expertise by going with a flat-fee model. In fact, I'd say they outperformed the traditional agents I've worked with in the past, at a fraction of the cost. The entire experience exceeded my expectations, and I would strongly recommend them to anyone buying a home.