Pedram has been my property manager for a duplex and 8 units in Berkeley for years. He is…read moreknowledgeable and efficient. His fees are very reasonable. for the past years, I rarely have any issue with tenants or repairs. if you are looking for property manager in Berkeley/Oakland area, he is an expert.

SLUMLORD. Would give zero stars if possible…read more From the moment I moved into that apartment I realized I was in a slumlord situation. When I arrived on January 19th there was no working heat and it was in the 40s at night. I was provided with a very small space heater by the "property manager" (that term feels like a big stretch) and I was absolutely freezing all night. The only reason I didn't go to a hotel was because I had just driven for 5 days straight and was literally too exhausted. Additionally, the apartment was ABSOLUTELY FILTHY (I have photos to back this up). The apartment was vacant for months so it is unclear how they did not have time to check the heat or do a basic cleaning. When I complained, Pedram gave me a credit of like $70 for both those issues which is wild as a cleaning service and a hotel stay would easily total $500. Pathetic. I knew I was in for some bullsh*t based on this. From this point on, every time something broke or needed to be fixed, and there were a lot of things that were broken UPON MOVE IN (again, this place was empty and could have been repaired beforehand), Pedram ignored my service requests in the app and my emails. I fixed things with my own time and energy and had to hound him to be reimbursed for the supplies. The whole point of renting is so that I don't have to fix things. I literally had to have a friend fix my leaking kitchen sink because the person who "fixed" it initially didn't actually fix it and Pedram would not respond to my emails at all. I begged him for help. In addition to my actual unit being terrible, the general condition of the property was abhorrent. Overgrown weeds and bushes, filthy walkways that haven't been power washed in years, garbage all over the alley where the bins are, etc. It looked totally ghetto and therefore, people treated it as such. Also, we were told with literally ZERO advanced warning that we would lose access to the washer/dryer for at least a month due to the construction project taking place in the back parking lot (earthquake retrofitting). So then I had to start taking my clothes to a laundromat which is hard to do as a professional working 50+ hr weeks. Additionally, Pedram told us we had to park our cars on the street for this project despite the workers only being there during business hours. There was no reason we had to park on the street at night, other than his negligence with regard to understanding the actual scope of the construction project. My car and several others suffered vandalism/damage due to being on the street. It was completely unnecessary, but he would have known that if he ever stepped foot onto that property or put even the smallest amount of effort into managing it. I finally had to threaten him with legal action to be allowed to break the lease, as I could not continue living in that hell hole. He will not return my security deposit and states he kept it as the lease break fee, which is of course illegal under California state law. So not only did I lose my 2k deposit, I have to pay 1k to fix my car and I paid another 1k for moving expenses. Still very seriously considering taking him to small claims court. I had a completely horrific experience at this place and I have no idea who would write a positive review. I spoke to numerous other residents who all had similar experiences and were completely frustrated and fed up. Pedram, you take advantage of people and you know it. Absolutely disgusting behavior. You ought to be ashamed of yourself. You can say I'm disgruntled about the deposit or whatever you need to, to make yourself feel better, but we both know the truth.

I rented a spacious 1 br apartment in Maxwell Park from Myerhoff & Associates. I snagged it during…read morethe pandemic, and the price was well below market value. The property was safe, had laundry facilities, and management was always attentive with maintenance requests. I outgrew that apartment, but would happily rent from them again. Shame I couldn't find a listing that matched my needs in my new move!

My partner and I lived in a Myerhoff & Associates unit for just over 6 years. In that time, the…read morewhole team has been responsive, respectful and courteous. Maintenance requests were taken seriously and remedied quickly. We really loved our unit and would rent from them again if we didn't leave the country.

I worked with Tim from the Ivy Group for years as he assisted me with my rental home. His guidance…read moreand practical judgment helped me keep my home and acquire another. Forever grateful to you Tim!

Tim is widely respected in the commercial real estate community for good reason. He combines deep…read moremarket knowledge with strategic thinking and a collaborative approach that makes him stand out. Even in conversations, it's clear he brings integrity, creativity, and a solutions-oriented mindset to his work. He's the type of professional you want in your corner on complex transactions.

Very informative and provided different options to think about. She called me back and provided…read moreuseful information.

Great team super honest, reliable. Great knowledge in…read morecommercial real estate in the bay area.

My dear friend/real estate agent Darlene Mattox worked closely with Aziz to lease my commercial…read morebuilding. They didn't disappoint! Both of them are extremely professional, knowledgeable, efficient, and effective. Thanks to their tirelessly my building was leased within a short period of time. I'll definitely retain their service again in the future.

The reason I chose Red Shield Inspections is due to their outstanding customer service (all my…read moreinquiries were responded quickly and promptly, even on weekends), their competitive pricing, their professionalism, quality of presentation for their inspection reports, and their deep industry knowledge. During the day of the inspection, they arrived on time (inspector James and his assistant) and performed thorough inspections on all aspects of the home, and provided explanation and advices on everything. I couldn't be happier with them. Their report was provide on time, with extensive explanations and clear photos. Couldn't have asked for more. I have hired another inspector before and Red Shield Inspections is significantly better. Highly recommended and they are now my go-to inspector for all future home inspections!!!

James is a good communicator, did a thorough inspection, and gave me helpful suggestions.read more

Kevin Ho was amazing in helping us buy our first home! We were competing against multiple offers,…read moreand the tenant-occupied property added extra challenges. When unexpected issues came up, Kevin communicated with everyone involved, and found solutions that kept the deal moving forward. He was always responsive, patient, and made us feel that our best interests came first. His market knowledge and negotiation skills were invaluable in getting our offer accepted. We're incredibly grateful for Kevin's help and couldn't recommend him more!

Kevin goes above and beyond as a realtor. During the home search process, he toured potential…read moreproperties and recorded videos highlighting all the relevant details, giving me a thorough preview of each home. When evaluating a property, he prioritized investigating every detail--sometimes literally digging around--to make sure it was safe and sound. He took the time to understand my priorities and helped me purchase a property I'm truly excited about. The property needed some updates and changes, and Kevin helped with the heavy lifting by making a list, identifying the key issues, and helping prioritize the work that needed to be done. When I shared everything Kevin was helping me with, friends were surprised. They said their realtors were no longer involved after the sale. Kevin clearly loves the process of matching homes with buyers. I'm grateful for his help and support.

Robert is one of the most knowledgeable real estate agents in San Francisco. Not only does he have…read morea deep understanding of all things real estate from global market to detailed neighborhood level trends, but he also diligent, patient and was available to answer my questions for both commercial and residential deals. He's also just a great guy and fun to work with! Highly recommend.

Far and away one of the all time legendary Realtors. Of all time. Always going above and beyond…read morefor his clients. Crosses his T's and dots his I's. An all around exemplary realtor, humanitarian, and citizen. Outstanding head of hair as well.

Anne and associates are a joy to work with, they've helped me more than a few times. Anne even…read morehelped us out of a legal real estate bind years back. She gives sound advice which has never steered me wrong, she knows her market and I will do business with her again.

I have been renting commercial space from Anne for the past decade and it has been a very good…read morerelationship. Anne is grounded and honest--I truly appreciate that I never have to guess about what her plans are and what's going on with the building. She's a straight shooter. When there's a problem she sends someone to fix it right away; and the people she uses are professionals in their work. She orchestrated an excellent remodel of the space, allowing us to have it just the way we wanted so we could be more efficient. We love the extra back office we have now. Anne is ethical and communicative with all money issues, which I can't say for other landlords I've had. I would definitely rent or even buy from Anne again.

Elite Home & Commercial Property Inspections did an absolutely outstanding job. From the first…read morepoint of contact to the completed inspection, everything was smooth, professional, and stress free. Scott is personable, knowledgeable, and took the time to thoroughly explain his findings in a way that was easy to understand. His attention to detail and expertise truly sets him apart. You can tell he takes pride in his work and genuinely cares about his clients. On top of that, very affordable, easy to communicate with, and scheduling was quick and convenient. If you're looking for a trustworthy, reliable, and highly professional inspection company, I can't recommend Elite enough. We will absolutely use them again and confidently recommend them to others.

Scott gave us a very thorough and detailed report that is going to go a long way in helping us…read more He also very thoughtfully and carefully explained things that were new to us and provided tips on how to navigate the issues that we found in the house Would highly recommend them for any home inspection! Thank you so much Scott and Barbara for the quick inspection and thorough report