Working with Marco and Vanessa Rodriguez (the MVRod Team) to sell my inherited property was an…read moreexceptional experience. The home needed repairs, but they brought vision, encouragement, and a clear plan that truly brought the property back to life. I had interviewed another agent whose low price, quick sale strategy felt self serving. Marco and Vanessa were the complete opposite -- they listened, understood my goals, and genuinely wanted the best outcome for me. They guided me through a thoughtful home refresh based on their deep market knowledge and understanding of what today's Buyers want. Even though I live out of the area and was frequently traveling, they handled everything seamlessly. I still remember Vanessa telling me, "Go on your vacation and don't worry; we got you." And they absolutely did. Their professionalism extends beyond the two of them -- their entire support team, from Jennifer (admin) to Flor (transaction coordinator) to Wendy (escrow), is outstanding. They have their process dialed in, and it shows. Whether your home needs updating or not, Marco and Vanessa know exactly how to make it shine. They are truly a top notch team.

Marco and the team were great from start to finish. We had a unique selling situation, and they…read moreprovided immeasurable guidance on local municipal rules/regs. as well as valuable support throughout the process. After hitting the market in late May, after receiving multiple strong offers we closed in early July. Highly recommend - great experience

What an experience, from start to finish, Amy was absolutely delightful. From her thorough…read moreexplanations, hiccupless transaction, and wonderful negotiation skills. This is our dream home, with our favorite agent and a seamless transaction. I will recommend Amy and Truly Realty for all of your home selling and buying needs! ABOVE AND BEYOND EXPERIENCE!!

Amy was recommended to me by my mortgage broker, who is a hard one to please. And she didn't…read moredisappoint. Selling a house can be stressful, especially for someone working full-time. I never had to chase Amy down. She has an amazing work ethic and was quick to follow up with me, answering all my questions during the entire process. Her knowledge of the industry is both wide and deep. She navigated--and anticipated--many of the pitfalls of the housing market with calm and patience. She had a vision of how best to sell my house, but also listened to my ideas and concerns. She contracted with great people who were reliable and did outstanding work. We received an offer only four days after we listed and it was over asking. Amy is the most dedicated and insightful real estate agent, and I would work with her again.

This woman came into my apartment today, posing as my landlords boss, refusing to identify herself…read moreor the company she works for telling me that that is a irrelevant information. Absolutely rude and unprofessional.

Erica started out as a client of mine years ago and when I started to consider selling my brick and…read moremortar located in downtown Fairfield, I thought of her immediately. We scheduled a call and discussed what I was looking for and she also brought things to mind that I never even considered. This is why I was eager to hire a professional. Erica was able to lay out what she needed, what the plan was and coordinate with my landlord to ensure a smooth transition if the right candidate can be found. We are currently shopping around for buyers and doing some open houses and I am so excited. Will update soon!

I can't recommend Christine highly enough. She's friendly, accessible, flexible, and always…read moreprofessional. She tailored her advice to my level of experience and my (ever evolving) needs, accommodated my super busy schedule, and helped me find and close on my new home in a very short time. Throughout it all, she was a reassuring voice of reason and encouragement. Especially if this is your first home purchase--but even if it's your twentieth--Christine will be a great asset and a pleasure to work with!

Sometimes they're just aren't enough stars!…read more I don't write reviews very often, but Christine Holt absolutely earned this one. Our home has finally closed, and I can honestly say I don't think we would have made it to the finish line without her. This wasn't a simple transaction. Between unexpected challenges and everything else life threw at us, there were plenty of opportunities for things to fall apart. Christine never let that happen. She stayed on top of every detail, kept everyone accountable, communicated constantly, and always made sure we knew what was happening. When problems came up, she didn't make excuses--she found solutions. That's a rare quality. During one of the most difficult times my family has ever been through, Christine showed patience, compassion, and determination that went far beyond what I expected from a Realtor. She genuinely cared about getting us across the finish line, and it showed in everything she did. If you're looking for someone who will work hard, tell you the truth, fight for your best interests, and never quit when things get complicated, Christine Holt is the Realtor you want in your corner. Christine, thank you for everything you did for our family. We will never forget it, and I recommend you without hesitation

I fortunately happened upon Maria and she has been SUCH a blessing. She is knowledgeable,…read moreprofessional, and so VERY WARM and FRIENDLY to work with. Maria always kept me informed and used her expertise to give me the absolute best home buying deal. She ALWAYS went above and beyond - nights and weekends and early mornings! She works VERY hard for her clients and best of all, Maria gets results! Being a first time home buyer especially later in life, was scary but Maria walked me through every step. I can't thank her enough for the time and effort she spent with me, making my first experience as easy as possible. She obviously loves what she does and worked REALLY hard to get the price and home I wanted and ALWAYS had-my-back to get the BEST deal for me. I HIGHLY recommend Maria to anyone. Thank you so much!

From the owner: Maria Michel specialized in residential real estate. She works with investors and first time home…read morebuyers.

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.

It's true that it's a very difficult time to buy a house but Roger is tenacious. We looked at so…read moremany houses and wrote a dozen offers, all rejected. In the SIX MONTHS of looking with Roger, we gave up more than once. But Roger seems to know that we would find a house to call "home". We called, texted, emailed at all times of the morning, afternoon and night and he always seemed to be available and eager to help with whatever questions we had. We were in San Francisco at the time and it was a chore to look at houses in the east bay but Roger made himself available for us and we eventually found a house that needs a little TLC but not too much. Perfect for us! Thank you so much. When we outgrow this house, you will be the first Realtor we call.

My name is Zackary and I am thrilled to write this review of Roger Grubb. In the summer/fall of…read more2020 I was faced with selling my family home and moving back to Canada. I'd been in Pinole for 20 years, created a home and raised my family there. Understanding that it was time to move back to my homeland, I found Roger Grubb (highly recommended by friends). Through every step of this arduous process, Roger was there with his knowledgeable support. Roger is honest and a clear communicator. And he held my hand through every step of this huge life transition. When home improvement was required Roger organized several competing quotes and was there with me to speak to contactors. He even went so far as to sand my butcher block countertops himself. I could write a novel, but suffice it to say that Roger went above and beyond. I was provided with such support and care. Whether you are moving around the corner or across the planet, saying, "Goodbye" to home is never easy. Having caring, knowledgeable support like that of Roger Grubb eased this life transition. I am so very grateful. Thanks, Rog.

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.

Anesia is beyond amazing! She made this whole experience comfortable, fun and exciting from…read morepre-approval to close! We are young, first time home buyers as well as expecting, so it could have been very stressful but Anesia guided us along the way. She is knowledgeable and thoroughly explained each step in the process. Anesia continuously kept us informed, providing valuable advice and information. She made the whole process smooth. We would recommend her again and again. She is the best!

Anesia is amazing to work with! She is so patient and kind, especially when dealing with someone…read morewho needs answers on homes immediately (me). She is very detailed goes in-dept on property information. My husband and I were first time homebuyers and she made the process so easy because she does all the legwork in finding the perfect home. Highly recommend to everyone I know!

Found Yuqi via Yelp. Alden, Lotus and Yuqi are fantastic team! They are efficient and get to the…read morepoint yet super friendly. Thank you again for selling our occupied duplex.

I was searching for a good real estate agent, and I gained a friend in the process. Yuqi is a…read morethoughtful, respectful, and diligent young man of faith. I have worked with seven other real estate agents in the Bay Area over the course of my life, and I consider Yuqi one of the best. If you are looking for a real estate agent in the Bay Area, then you owe yourself at least a call with him. Positive qualities: Responsive, Willing to investigate ordinances, Willing to travel 30+ miles, Coordinate and map multiple site visits, Post-sale follow-through Thanks, Yuqi.