FIRST TIME HOME BUYER ALL THANKS TO KEYLIN!…read more My husband and I decided to buy a home, but just could not find the right agent to help us out. We reached out to Keylin and she had no hesitation on driving down to San Diego (multiple times a week) to show us property. She is caring, honest and so knowledgeable. We knew she would help us find us the perfect first home. Keylin scheduled all the showings, made sure to have masks, gloves, etc. for us at each showing, and provided us so much guidance throughout the who process. She made buying a home so easy and fun! Thank you, Keylin, for helping us find our home. We appreciate you!

Nicole was amazing all the way around to work with! Her professionalism, knowledge, negotiation…read moreskills, prompt responses, ethical business manners, and tenacity is what sets her apart. You can tell how much joy she gets through this whole process of finding your home and closing the deal! I couldn't be more grateful for choosing Nicole to represent me! She gets things done and truly cares.

From the moment we encountered Ana and Adam in their Berkeley office we knew we had found our…read moreagents and kindered spirits. Team Forest helped us find the perfect home and then quickly helped us sell the house we have loved for 26 years. The sale was the most amazing transaction... off market sale, in 5 days, for the price we were hoping, all why we were away on vacation. Ana negotiated with the buyers agent until nearly 11pm on a Friday night to make sure we had a fully proper offer with everything we needed. Pascal patiently visited several houses for us steering us away from "money pits" and helping us see potential through a realistic eye. The team was intuitive about what we needed and how best to work with us. We couldn't have been better cared for or hoped for more.

We heard about Team Forest from a word-of-mouth recommendation from our good friends. From the…read moremoment we met them we were impressed with how knowledgeable, supportive, and organized they were. Ana and team were also "no pressure" from the beginning, allowing us to look at which we really appreciated. Once things started ramping up and we started looking more seriously, they were incredibly responsive, helpful, and provided the right information we needed to make a decision. Ana would send us houses to look at based on our requirements and was showed us homes when we couldn't make open house times, Pascal would examine disclosures for red flags, crawl under houses to check the foundation, and check the quality of "home prep" repairs to ensure we weren't walking into a money pit. Adam jumped in as needed to show us homes when our schedules with Ana didn't align. Throughout the whole process, they remained focused on finding a home that met our needs, that we could fall in love with, not just the first one available. When offer time came, Ana knew all the right things to say to the seller's agent to tip the scales in our favor and get our offer accepted, even in a very competitive market. All in all, working with Ana, Pascal and Adam was a real pleasure. We couldn't be happier with our experience and highly recommend Team Forest to anyone looking to find their next home!

Chris is a consummate professional who truly cares about his clients and takes time to understand…read moretheir needs, personality and esthetic. We had been on a continuous 2 year journey to buy our new home and Chris did not waiver once. He understood the market swings and that timing of rates paired with the right house coming on market was everything and stood by us the whole time. He made the process easy and kept our best interest in mind. Our transaction was complex by no fault of our own and Chris was there every day making it happen. Between the stress of selling our home and buying a new one we trusted Chris the whole way. If truth, integrity, patience, kindness, caring, knowledge and experience is what you are looking for in an agent then call Chris. You will get nothing less than 100%.

Chris was so incredibly knowledgeable about the current market and real estate law that when it…read morecame to selling a long time family property not only did he handle all of the details of fixing it up and staging but he was kind, sensitive and thoughtful knowing it was hard for us to say goodbye to the house my father built. Highly recommend for attention to detail, knowledge, timely and so much more.

If you are not satisfied with good and want the best, then Phillip is your man whether buying or…read moreselling. After doing business with him I would not give him a 5-star rating. I would give him 10 Overall, a great guy, extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He simplified the buying process and was able to answer all questions. If you are looking for the best realtor then read this review because this man is amazing and if i would ever move again he will be my go to.

I wrote this review to express my gratitude for Philip Strause. He has set the bar extremely high…read morefor real estate agents and I couldn't have picked a better person as my agent for my first home purchase! Phil's personable and caring attitude made this process much easier especially as we navigated multiple home tours and offers. I never felt pressured to get a pre-approval before viewing homes or pressure to buy. Phil reassured me as we put offers in and always checked in to make sure I was not overwhelmed or felt pressured to move forward with an offer if I wasn't 100% satisfied with the property. Phil exhibited a keen knowledge about the market and a great eye for details as he was able to note any issue or areas of concern with the homes we toured. As a first time home buyer, i had many questions and concerns at every step. Phil always provided a thorough explanation or investigated further if he did not know the answer. I really appreciate his commitment and willingness to find me the best home for me! I recommend him to anyone searching for a home that wants a caring real estate agent who takes the time to find the perfect fit for your individual needs! Thank you again Phil!

I have nothing but positive things to say about Wes Knapp. My boyfriend was looking for a home to…read morepurchase and Wes was his realtor. I would go and look at the homes with them and Wes was always had a smile on his face.This was my boyfriends first experience in buying a home and believe me, it was a very stressful experience for him. Wes however, made the experience as painless as possible. He was always personable and very easy to work with. Wes was not only very knowledgeable about the homes he showed us but also VERY accommodating, extremely patient, and most importantly NOT the least bit pushy. Wes always had his best interest in mind and when things got a little frustrating he always put him at ease. Wes always gave him a 110% and I have no doubt that he'll do the same for all his clients. I HIGHLY recommend him to anyone looking for a home in the easy bay. 5 stars across the board for Wes Knapp, he's your guy!

Could not ask for better agent! Takes great care in finding out your needs and desires in…read moreproperties you may be looking to purchase. Very accommodating and easy to work with! So pleased I chose Wes to help me in my home search!

Working with Jeff and Leigh was a dream. They helped us get comfortable with a fast turnaround on…read moredeciding to list to being on market with our property, and made all of the steps in between -- from maintenance to repainting to staging -- as turnkey as they could possibly be. At the end of the day, they also managed to land us a sale that checked all of our boxes. We couldn't recommend this team more highly.

Jeff has been our agent for over 10 years on 5 different properties. He knows his stuff, negotiates…read morewell, communicates clearly and consistently, and works hard for his clients. I have recommended him to many friends over the years, all of whom have had great experiences with him. Strongly recommend.

Mark DuBois was our awesome agent, and he helped us close on a 4-plex few days before Christmas…read more2022 with a very difficult seller. He was very patient with us as first-time home buyers. He was detailed in his explanations, answered all our questions, and persistent in following up with the sellers agent, Bill Pegg. Through his persistence and good relations with the sellers agent, we were able to get a new sewer lateral completely replaced even though the seller wanted to sell the property "as is." Mark, your firmness, perseverance, and staying the course till the end are greatly appreciated. We have learned a lot from you, and thank you again for being patient with us as first-time home buyers. We guarantee you that you will be our agent of choice when we consider our next purchase. Once again, both Vicent and I would like to thank you for all your help in making our buying process a success. We highly recommend Mark to anyone looking at buying a property.

Mark did a killer job helping us find a wonderful house in Oakland, even through the pandemic…read morerestrictions. We met Mark at an open house he was running in Richmond about 2 weeks before the world started shutting down. We got together over Zoom, where he took the time to learn about us, what kind of house we were looking for, our concerns, our budget -- and to answer a boatload of our questions. From that point all the way through closing (even beyond, really) he was a rock. We were repeatedly impressed by his work ethic (I couldn't believe the timestamps on some of his emails), his reliable and fast communication, and the care and patience with which he shepherded us through the process. We ultimately bought a home that was being sold by the owner directly -- a process that basically meant Mark was doing the job of two realtors (cleaning up the seller's mistakes). Mark managed it expertly and without complaint. I can't imagine having a better house-buying experience.

Katie Lederer helped first our son and then our daughter find a home in Oakland, so when we decided…read moreit was time to move up close to the kids and grandkids we went to the Lederer Team. Mio Sullivan was our realtor and we were delighted to work with her. We had very special needs and requirements and Mio had infinite patience with us over the span of two years as we searched for something we would love and still be able to purchase. Always when I would despair that we'd never be able to afford something close to where our kids live, she would counsel patience. We could only be up in Oakland periodically and for limited duration, but Mio kept sending us the listings and with time our views evolved. She took time to drive us through different neighborhoods when we thought we'd never get a place in Rockridge. Always she was kind and caring and a pleasure to be with. The story ends very happily with our new home in the "golden triangle" of Rockridge. We are thrilled to be able to walk to our kids, shopping, restaurants, and the farmer's market, and Mio made it happen. We will always be grateful as we settle into our lovely new home.

We had an absolutely outstanding experience working with Mio on the purchase of our new home in El…read moreCerrito. From the very first showing to the final signatures at closing, she was unfailingly responsive, deeply knowledgeable, and impressively proactive. Even on a tight timeline, Mio guided us through showings, negotiations, inspections, and escrow with seamless precision and genuine care. What truly set her apart was her talent for spotting potential issues before they became problems and presenting calm, practical solutions on the spot. Her local expertise and meticulous attention to detail gave us complete peace of mind throughout the entire process. A major bonus for our family was Mio's ability to communicate in Japanese. Complex real-estate jargon and last-minute negotiations were suddenly effortless, and we always felt 100 % clear on every decision. She was equally considerate of our schedule--whether we had toddlers in tow or needed evening calls after bedtime, Mio adapted without hesitation and kept stress to a minimum. Mio also connected us with top-tier specialists for financing, insurance, and other services. Each referral was prompt, professional, and--importantly--offered without any pressure, giving us confident, well-informed choices at every step. Thanks to Mio, we're now happily settled in a home we truly love. If you're looking for a realtor who combines expertise, foresight, and genuine client care, look no further. We recommend her more highly than words can say! エルセリートでの新居購入に際し、Mioさんにご担当いただけたことは、私たち家族にとって本当に幸運でした。 最初の内覧からクロージングのサインまで、Mioさんはいつでも迅速かつ的確に対応してくださり、その行動力と豊富な知識、そして先回りした提案力には心から感謝しています。タイトなスケジュールにもかかわらず、内覧・交渉・インスペクション・エスクロー手続きと、すべてを完璧な段取りで導いてくださったおかげで、終始安心して進めることができました。 特筆すべきは、問題が表面化する前に気付き、冷静かつ実践的な解決策をその場で提示してくださる洞察力です。ローカル市場への深い知見と細部へのこだわりは、私たちに大きな安心感を与えてくれました。 さらに、Mioさんは日本語でもコミュニケーションが取れるため、専門用語が飛び交う場面や急な交渉でも意思疎通がスムーズ。幼い子どもを連れていても、こちらのペースや時間帯に柔軟に合わせてくださり、ストレスを感じることは一切ありませんでした。 ファイナンスや保険などの分野でも、信頼できる専門家を迅速に紹介してくださりながら、決して押しつけることなく、常に私たちが納得できる選択肢を提示してくれたことにも感謝しています。 おかげさまで、今は家族みんなで心から気に入った家に暮らせています。 専門性・先見性・そして温かいホスピタリティを兼ね備えた最高のリアルターをお探しなら、Mioさんを強くおすすめいたします！