Ali Gilmartin Davis was our realtor partner for our most recent house search in the San Mateo…read moreCounty region, which is one of the most competitive buyer markets in CA. In short, we had an exceptional experience from start to finish, and here are just some of the highlights. DM me with any follow up questions. -strategized our lease out/contract for vacating East Bay residence which now serves as an investment property. She made the contractual process seamless. -invested a day to show us neighborhoods of potential interest to help us narrow down geo pocket shortlist to hone in on. -rolled up sleeves to get us contractor estimates during disclosure review/offer stage on several homes. This allowed us to feel comfortable in our all in costs to purchase/renovate/upgrade. -well connected with seller agents, which can be notably advantageous in multi-offer scenarios. -at 11th hour of close of escrow, we hit an unexpected bump in road that Ali was able to swiftly resolve behind the scenes while we were in the hospital for child delivery. -highly consultative and patient in the process, which for us was approx 6-8 months with so many moving pieces in our life (ie-pregnant, moving to temp home, etc) We had the pleasure of meeting a few others from the Gilmartin Group-- highly impressed with their firm and more importantly the individuals.

I hired Maureen Gilman Gilman Based on positive reviews. But I terminated the listing contract due…read moreto her conflict of interest. She brought her brother to do the carpeting job without my prior approval. Not only that she recruited my contractor to get a carpet quote for her brother who never showed simple of carpets or talked to me in regards the carpet job. And also once I told her my house was under a trust, she brought me to her husband who is a lawyer. After we arrived at his office he even read my trust. Immediately told me that I needed to redo my trust because it was too old. No matter how old the trust is, it's valid as long as the owner didn't do any changes. Maureen may think that I'm a quite older Chinese single woman and she could control me in anyway she wanted. But she didn't know that I used be a realtor and retired for A long time. I fired her

Working with Alex and Kristle was absolutely amazing!…read more Even before our search began we had an in depth conversation on what we were looking for and they frequently incorporated that feedback whenever highlighting properties for us to view. During our search they always kept us engaged and thinking clearly since the home search can be an emotional rollercoaster. And something I was not expecting, was that even after shepherding us through the closing process, they made sure that we had everything we needed to make our new home feel like home! I would highly recommend anyone looking for an expert to guide them through the home buying process to give Alex and Kristle a call.

The Lam team was extremely supportive in helping us in every step of buying our first home -…read moreespecially in educating us on what to expect and how to think about different decisions / options since it was our first time. Thank you for a smooth and seamless process!

We had an excellent experience working with Raziel on our home purchase in Hillsborough. Our timing…read moreand budget were both somewhat uncertain throughout the process, and he was incredibly patient, flexible, and thoughtful from start to finish. Raziel is extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and very data-driven, which was something we really appreciated. When we needed to make quick decisions, he was always prompt and responsive, but when we wanted more time to think things through, he never made us feel rushed or pressured. He has high integrity, is consistently professional, and always gave us advice that felt honest and genuinely in our best interest. He was also incredibly helpful beyond the transaction itself. Raziel has a large network and team and was able to connect us with people for many of the things that come up after purchasing a home, from gardening and maintenance to rodent control. Just as importantly, Raziel is genuinely fun to talk to and easy to be around. By the end of the process, he felt much more like a friend than simply our real estate agent, and he is absolutely someone we hope to stay in touch with. We felt very well supported throughout the entire process and would recommend Raziel without hesitation.

Raziel and his team were incredible and we would recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home. As…read morefirst time home buyers we were overwhelmed with everything involved in the process and were worried about navigating the process. But Raziel guided us expertly through everything and I can honestly say so much more knowledgeable than the other realtors we interviewed! At every step of the way Raziel and his team went above and beyond our expectations. Just some of the highlights: Raziel is extremely detail oriented, thorough and a superb negotiator. Truly a joy to work with, cannot recommend him enough, you will be in very good hands if you decide to work with him!

The management and the staff have been excellent to work with. They are able to answer any…read morequestions I had in a very timely manner. Thank you Joseph and team!

The management and the staff at Woodlake Anchor Property Management are exemplary professionals in…read morelistening to their customer concerns about rental, ownership, maintenance and about real-estate items. I thank them all, for their complete focus to help their clients with clear communications and transparent transactions. May their tribe increase in this real estate world. Wishing them all a very bright, colorful and most peaceful holidays-2025. Thank you Folks!!

We've worked with Burt twice, both buying and selling property in San Francisco. He's…read moreknowledgeable, responsive, honest, and very easy to work with. We always felt well advised and supported throughout the process. We would definitely work with him again and highly recommend him.

I was referred to Burt by a friend. I had interviewed a few agents, but when I met Burt, he was…read morereally chill, honest, pleasant, and down to earth. He made a great first impression, and that really validated the referral. Everything went smoother than I expected. I kept waiting for "the other shoe to drop," but it never did. Burt laid out a clear timeline from the beginning, and everything followed it really well. He was extremely communicative throughout the entire process and kept me informed every step of the way. Because of that, there was no stress. He was always ahead of things, anticipating next steps and making sure I knew what was coming down the pike. Burt definitely exceeded my expectations. As a first-time home seller, I felt some stress at the beginning, but now I just feel relieved. Overall, it was a smooth experience, and I'm really happy with how everything turned out.

Would not recommend living here - management team is not…read moreresponsive/helpful - expect weeks-months delay for service repairs to be completed and then for the service team to randomly enter your unit without notifying you first (you give consent for them to enter your unit by completing a service repair) - building is dirty/ bug infestations - residents smoke inside their units/patios which get into your apartment or in public areas like pool -company was charging almost $200/month for shared utilities (trash/sewer/water/etc)

Very fast, very efficient, very friendly. North park apartment has a very good maintenance team. I…read morehad a problem with my toilet. That emergency maintenance was here within 10 minutes and the gentleman that did it was excellent, very fast, very efficient. I'm very friendly. It was funny. Awesome

My husband and I are a couple in our early 30s, and we worked with Max Lo to both purchase a new…read moreproperty and sell off our old one. We first met Max at one of his open houses earlier this year in February 2025. Over the next few months, he worked closely with us to find, tour, and evaluate around 4-5 properties before we made our first offer. In total we submitted offers for 2 properties and won on our second one under Max's guidance. Our entire homebuying journey from meeting Max to closing on a house lasted 6 months. Afterwards, our journey of selling our old property lasted around 4 months (including all fixups, landscaping, staging) and was sold over 1 open house weekend. Our experience working with Max Lo has been phenomenal. His 30+ years of real estate experience really shines through every interaction. Most of his property sales range up to properties in the multi-millions and specializes in the highly competitive Hillsborough area where we ultimately won our bid, so we really cannot understate how important his knowledge and expertise came in handy here. His instincts are spot-on and has saved us so much time shopping in this market. Also we were a pretty picky couple, we had very specific details that we were looking for. Every time Max brought us to a property he did not disappoint, everything we looked at were very strong contenders. His attention to detail is second to none. Another great aspect about working with Max is his vast connection to professionals of all avenues working in and around real estate, including landscaping, staging, painting, insurance, fixing and patching, anything you can think of he has a guy for. These connections all came in handy even way after all business was finished - we connected with a bunch of different professionals that helped us replace our roof, fix our gate, replace our window screens, and handle our insurance all through Max. They all did a great job and did not disappoint. Not only is Max a great buyer's agent he is an expert at selling too. Again, his network is pretty elite. We were nervous about selling our old property due to the market at the time but of course Max's crew did a bang up job staging, advertising, photographing, the whole nine yards. Even the brochures turned out amazing. We could barely recognize our old home in the pictures! And of course, all updates he suggested were already optimized for maximum ROI. We ended up making all the changes he suggested, and we are super glad we did. The house ended up selling well over asking, and all just over one single open house weekend. We were beyond relieved and happy with this result. If the points above hadn't convinced you yet, here's one that really impressed us. On a random weekend we were browsing an open house out of Max's network, and we sent him one single text to ask him for his opinion. He literally showed up at the exact open house 15 minutes later just to tour the property with us and give us his thoughts. He also did his due diligence with the seller's agent and got information on our behalf. This was the first house we made a bid on that we ultimately lost because we didn't listen to Max's advice and bid lower than what he suggested. Luckily we corrected on this when we bid for our second house and followed Max's advice this time around. And we won! I've already typed 5 paragraphs about how awesome Max is as a real estate agent, but I haven't even gotten to how FUN he is to work with in real life!! He has just the right amount of neuroticism where you will never have to guess where he stands at any point of the project. He will always give you the most direct, most honest, most brutal opinion on any topic at all times, which will end up saving you thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of dollars in the long run. The more you work with him, the more you will realize that he is actually the most generous, kind, and patient guy that you'll ever meet. He really puts a lot of time and care into his profession, and that's one thing that we will always respect about him. Work with Max Lo. Buying, selling, it doesn't matter. He will make it worth your while, he will make you (or save you!) a bunch of money, and he'll make sure you're well taken care of at the end.

My husband and I are a couple in our early 30s, and we worked with Max Lo to both purchase a new…read moreproperty and sell off our old one. We first met Max at one of his open houses earlier this year in February 2025. Over the next few months, he worked closely with us to find, tour, and evaluate around 4-5 properties before we made our first offer. In total we submitted offers for 2 properties and won on our second one under Max's guidance. Our entire homebuying journey from meeting Max to closing on a house lasted 6 months. Afterwards, our journey of selling our old property lasted around 4 months (including all fixups, landscaping, staging) and was sold over 1 open house weekend. Our experience working with Max Lo has been phenomenal. His 30+ years of real estate experience really shines through every interaction. Most of his property sales range up to properties in the multi-millions and specializes in the highly competitive Hillsborough area where we ultimately won our bid, so we really cannot understate how important his knowledge and expertise came in handy here. His instincts are spot-on and has saved us so much time shopping in this market. Also we were a pretty picky couple, we had very specific details that we were looking for. Every time Max brought us to a property he did not disappoint, everything we looked at were very strong contenders. His attention to detail is second to none. Another great aspect about working with Max is his vast connection to professionals of all avenues working in and around real estate, including landscaping, staging, painting, insurance, fixing and patching, anything you can think of he has a guy for. These connections all came in handy even way after all business was finished - we connected with a bunch of different professionals that helped us replace our roof, fix our gate, replace our window screens, and handle our insurance all through Max. They all did a great job and did not disappoint. Not only is Max a great buyer's agent he is an expert at selling too. Again, his network is pretty elite. We were nervous about selling our old property due to the market at the time but of course Max's crew did a bang up job staging, advertising, photographing, the whole nine yards. Even the brochures turned out amazing. We could barely recognize our old home in the pictures! And of course, all updates he suggested were already optimized for maximum ROI. We ended up making all the changes he suggested, and we are super glad we did. The house ended up selling well over asking, and all just over one single open house weekend. We were beyond relieved and happy with this result. If the points above hadn't convinced you yet, here's one that really impressed us. On a random weekend we were browsing an open house out of Max's network, and we sent him one single text to ask him for his opinion. He literally showed up at the exact open house 15 minutes later just to tour the property with us and give us his thoughts. He also did his due diligence with the seller's agent and got information on our behalf. This was the first house we made a bid on that we ultimately lost because we didn't listen to Max's advice and bid lower than what he suggested. Luckily we corrected on this when we bid for our second house and followed Max's advice this time around. And we won! I've already typed 5 paragraphs about how awesome Max is as a real estate agent, but I haven't even gotten to how FUN he is to work with in real life!! He has just the right amount of neuroticism where you will never have to guess where he stands at any point of the project. He will always give you the most direct, most honest, most brutal opinion on any topic at all times, which will end up saving you thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of dollars in the long run. The more you work with him, the more you will realize that he is actually the most generous, kind, and patient guy that you'll ever meet. He really puts a lot of time and care into his profession, and that's one thing that we will always respect about him. Work with Max Lo. Buying, selling, it doesn't matter. He will make it worth your while, he will make you (or save you!) a bunch of money, and he'll make sure you're well taken care of at the end.

It was wonderful working with Julie and Peter. It was our lucky day when we selected them as our…read morerealtors. We were selling while being in another location. Their market analysis and selling strategy resulted in quick success. Julie also had good advice on what to invest in to get the best return on the investment in upgrades. Their crews took over, updated, and prepared the property for sale. We didn't need to get involved remotely. People who saw the house and the ad campaign commented on how well the house showed. It sold rapidly (super rapidly!) for more than our goal price. From moving out our stuff, to upgrades, to closing, was only 2 months start to finish. Peter and Julie have a unique ability to be both friendly and genuine, yet also tough negotiators. I felt they were really partners and were looking out for my interests throughout--including advising me on considering renting out the house--which would have earned them nothing. Amazing from beginning to end.

If I could, I would gladly give 6 stars for the stellar service provided by Julie and Peter…read moreBaumann. They have a wealth of 20+ years of experience in the challenging Peninsula housing market and have a vast network to connections to help you be successful. Even though they have a lot of clients to juggle, What makes them stand out is they get to know you and make the extra effort to show they care: they always respond in a timely manner, bringing positivity to hard situations, and provide spot on advice and insight. They supported us buyers agents for over a year until we purchased our first dream single family home in San Carlos. We would NOT have been able to achieve it without them. Choose Peter and Julie, you will not regret it!!

Laura and her team were incredible to work with as a first time homebuyer, and I can't think of…read moreanybody else that comes close to their level of expertise and professionalism. I was referred to them via a professional connection who trusted her with many deals in the past, and I can say it was also a 10/10 in my case. As you may know, the SF Bay Area is a competitive market, and it's quite a grind to gather all the paperwork, assemble an offer, let alone have it be accepted and go through a seamless close. It's a stressful situation for most including myself, but Laura and her team was on top of things throughout the process. Where do I start? Well, I can sit here and type for days raving about my experience, but I'll cut to the chase: Laura, Lexie, Ty etc. were incredibly friendly and personable, they responded to questions (texts, calls, emails, whatever!) pretty quickly and in great detail. That alone establishes trust, especially for such a high value and emotional purchase - your home. Laura never pushed or persuaded me on any listings we toured. In fact, she came in with a fresh perspective on "risk"s and things to watch out for as a buyer (the condition of the floors, the floorplans / layout, the neighbors / neighborhood in general, modifications allowed, permit history etc.) which I greatly appreciate given I had no prior experience and doing this the first time. Once we settled on places we'd like to place an offer for, she and her team pounced on getting all the docs lined up in time - pulling permit histories etc. to make sure there aren't any unexpected snags. She and her team were extremely communicative throughout the process, navigating counteroffers and just hustling it out. I just felt they really went above and beyond here. Once we were in contract, Laura, Lexie and Ty coordinated all remaining work (secondary inspections, loose fixtures, clogged sinks, deep clean prior to move in, extra paint / garbage removal etc.) to make my move-in significantly more seamless and stress-free. Some of these were done by the seller / seller's agent, in which she handled all communication promptly to have them addressed before the closing date. Others we did a day or two after close, but the appointments were so well managed ahead of time. Also, some folks who came by the place to do the work only had nice things to say about her and her team. Honestly I can't imagine anybody else doing it this well as Laura's!

As first-time homebuyers on a tight timeline in a very competitive market, working with Laura…read moreBryant Homes was the best decision we could have made. Our turnaround was incredibly fast. We met Laura one weekend and placed our first offer the following week. While we did not win that initial bid, the experience taught us so much and helped us refine our strategy for the next home, which ultimately led to a win. Laura and her team were exceptionally responsive and proactive. She even replied to our emails the same day while traveling internationally. As first-time buyers, Laura took the time to clearly explain every step of the process, from reviewing dozens of documents to understanding what truly mattered for our needs. She stayed ahead of updates and followed up persistently, including evenings and weekends. She guided us through pricing our offers using strong comps, flagged red flags during inspections, and never pressured us to settle on a home that was not right for us. The entire process felt supportive and genuine, never pushy or sleazy. Laura is also extremely organized and has an excellent network of trusted inspectors and contractors. We used several of her recommendations and were very happy with the results. Even while balancing work and travel, we closed on time. If you want someone who truly has your back, she is the one. Highly recommend Laura Bryant Homes.

Rumana feels like family to us. We bought our house with her years ago as first-time home buyers…read more We had no clue, and she guided us with such care every step of the way and helped us buy a great house in a great location. She always gave us good advice and was always available, even on weekends and late into the evening. We knew if we ever sold, we would call on Rumana. When it came time to sell, we were on the other coast, so we really had to trust her. Remodeling the kitchen wasn't on our radar at all. We thought we would just stage and sell, and whoever bought the house could update the kitchen to their preferences. But we trusted Rumana, and it was the right decision. She was super proactive about everything and handled so much for us while we were away, even making sure the grass got watered. We basically blindly trusted her, and everything worked great. She certainly exceeded our expectations. We were nervous selling our home from across the country, but the whole process was smooth sailing. She and her team did such a wonderful job. It feels bittersweet to sell because we weren't prepared to say goodbye to our San Carlos home. But Rumana took such good care of us again, and we couldn't be happier with how everything worked out.

I'm writing this review based on our experience with Rumena as a seller's agent in July 2022. We…read morewere first-time homebuyers in San Mateo, and she was representing a house we were interested in. From the start, she seemed to have a completely unrealistic view of the market. When our buyer's agent tried to submit an offer at the listing price, she told him not to bother, boasting that she had a buyer willing to pay $500k over asking. During the open house, she was dismissive and rude to us, claiming we had no chance of getting the house. Turns out, she was bluffing. The house sat on the market for another six weeks in a rapidly declining market and eventually sold for $50k below the listing price. Her refusal to negotiate with us was a major blunder. We would have gone up another $100k, so by not even entertaining our offer, she cost her client a minimum of $150k and a lot of valuable time. Her failure to read the market and her poor communication skills were a huge disservice to her seller.