They were the most patient and understanding people I've met. They were willing to go with me to search for my suitable place, advised me along the way, and finally were on my side every step of the way during the purchase and even after to assure my accommodation. Highly recommend! read more

As first time homebuyers, we couldn't have asked for a better team than James and Kin to guide us through buying a home in the East Bay. Based on our first phone consultation with James and his responsiveness, knowledge about the Bay Area real estate market, and easygoing demeanor - we knew we were in good hands and expertise. Kin was also very prompt with setting up private showings on less than a day's notice and provided helpful guidance as we refined what we wanted in a home. She always kept in mind how compatible a property was to our lifestyle and long term goals, along with the small, yet important details in a home such as floor plan, privacy considerations, and future maintenance needs or renovations down the road. Overall, they dedicated time to answer our many questions and walk us through each step of the process with transparency and prompt communication. They also connected us with an excellent mortgage lender and inspector, both of whom made this experience even smoother. James and Kin went above and beyond to make the first time homebuying process as manageable and stress-free as possible for us. Even after we closed on our home, James had kindly followed up on items from our inspection to ensure we were off to the right start as homeowners. We highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy a home in the Bay Area. read more

My wife and I are first time homebuyers and James treated us with the same respect and class as homebuyers more seasoned and buying more expensive homes. James from our interviews was the most knowledgeable and most detailed. He also went the extra mile to teach us to look at disclosures and to help us with negotiations. The best part about James is he is 100% not pushy and let us ultimately make the final decision. Our transaction was particularly difficult due to CA law, but he navigated the details with the counterparty promptly and firmly and even through his connections got us a great lender who we will stick with likely for the near future. James ultimately will always go the extra mile so will highly recommend him and we will likely use him for future home purchases. Thank you James! read more

We originally planned to talk to at least three different realtors, but after our first conversation with James, we immediately knew we wanted to work with him, and we're so glad we did! Both James and Kin were incredibly patient, responsive, and flexible throughout the entire process. With a toddler, our schedule was all over the place, and we often had to ask Kin for last minute home tours. She was always accommodating and went out of her way to help us every time. James is extremely knowledgeable and made us feel confident and informed at every step. James and Kin are also unbelievably responsive, even late at night, you'll still get a thoughtful reply. That level of dedication and care really made a difference for us. Thanks to their hard work and expertise, we were able to find our dream home before it even hit the market! We couldn't have asked for a better experience and truly appreciate everything they did for our family. Highly recommend this amazing team! read more

It was a smooth purchase with James and Kin's help. I have nothing but praises for James and his team - top notch responsiveness and advice quality. This was almost my first time buying a house and this duo got my back every step of the way. A very experienced team of real estate agents who are reasonable, understanding and skillful strategists and negotiators, I would highly recommend James and Kin's service to anyone who wants great result and ease in a process that can be stressful and difficult. read more

This is my 3rd review and still would like to share it. The latest one was the sale of our main residence. As this transaction included relocating out of state, we contacted James and Kin a few months before planning to sell the house. They set up the first meeting right away in spite of the longer timeline involved. In the meeting, he educated us what we could expect this time considering the current housing market conditions, as well as the changing rules regarding realtor showings and commission structure. In addition, as we were setting up residence out of state, James and Kin took care of all arrangements for contractors and kept us up-to-date on the progress almost every day. Due to their level of professionalism exhibited during our past experiences with them, from listing through the close, we trusted them 100% selling the property remotely and were VERY PLEASED with the outcome!! They're simply an amazing and excellent team to have on your side! Highly recommended! read more

We worked with James and Kin on a recent home purchase and had a wonderful experience. When we first spoke with James and Kin, what instantly stood out was their deep knowledge about all aspects of the home buying process paired with very calm and reassuring personalities. As a tag team James and Kin complement each other really well. We visited numerous homes with Kin and she was super knowledgeable about what neighborhoods and what floor plans would be a fit for what we were looking for. She was extremely responsive, always on time and we looked forward to our home visits with her. She was even great with our kids! Kin often went above and beyond, even touring homes on our behalf when we didn't have the time. Once we identified homes we were interested in , James then helped us really get into the weeds of reviewing disclosures, offer prices, options on the table etc. In addition he did a fantastic job of leveraging his broader network which really simplified the process for us when it came to things such as home loans, home inspections, home insurance etc. As busy parents with young kids, this "one stop shop" sort of experience was tremendously valuable. Throughout the process, we never once felt James and Kin being pushy or judgmental. They were always there to offer their objective counsel but made sure we felt like we were in control. The process couldn't have been any smoother and if you're looking for a buyers agent, I highly recommend picking James and Kin to be in your corner! read more

James, Kin and Pooja were a great team. They were very thorough explaining each step of the process of finding a home, making offer, counter offers, etc. They were always available. They treated all questions with thought and consideration and always gave a very complete answer. They were always in communication with each other and us. We ended buying a home with them after making offers on only 2 homes. In addition to this, they were genuinely nice people. I think that it would have taken much longer to find a home without their assistance. I wholeheartedly endorse them. read more

My wife and I worked with James and Kin to purchase our new house previously (which we already gave them 5 stars for!), but also worked with them more recently to sell a home. They did a lot of research to figure out how to price our home strategically given market conditions. And helped us figure out what improvements we should make to the home to optimize its sale value. They guided us every step of the way providing ample advice, knowledge, and information including recommending someone to work with us to do the home-staging. When we found a buyer they worked hard in helping the deal close and making sure everything was accounted for. James' team was great to work with and we would highly recommend them! read more

James was reccomended by a friend and it was the best advice we could have gotten, we now own the house of our dreams ! We were given such thorough attention which included walking through the property and evaluating its value so our bids were perfectly timed to close the deal ! We were never more confident with the process with James and his staff guiding us...he is exceptional ! read more

Earl The Pug loves James and Kin too!! They are best in the Real Estate Biz! I highly recommend them for all of your buying or selling needs! read more

James Dye, MBA - Real Estate Agents Near Me - San Ramon, California

My husband and I recently had the pleasure of working with James Dye & Kin Blumenfeld from Heritage Properties , and I can't recommend them highly enough! As first-time homebuyers, we were excited yet nervous about the process, but James and Kin made everything seamless. They were both in top on things, were incredibly quick to respond to our questions. and always kept us updated every step of the way. Their knowledge of the market and attention to detail helped us find the perfect home. Thanks to their dedication and expertise, we were able to close on our dream house much sooner than we expected. We were able to close within ONE MONTH!!! If you're looking for a realtor who is proactive and truly cares about their clients, look no further, James and Kin are your perfect go to. read more

I can't thank James and his team enough for helping me sell my home! Everyone was so timely, knowledgable, and kind. The renovations went smoothly and finished sooner than I expected (nearly unheard of). I've both bought and sold a house with James. While I have interviewed and worked with multiple other real estate agents in the past, I wouldn't bother working with anyone else in the Bay Area. He's simply the best! read more

James & Kin helped my fiancé and I buy our first home. Even though they're based out of the East Bay, they remain very knowledgeable with the market in the South Bay. James has a great team that made the entire process as smooth as possible. James is very resourceful - his comps always fall within the expected range which gave us confidence when presenting offers. But the market has just been crazy these past couple of months so competition was tough. Kin is so kindhearted and came down every week to show us prospective properties. Kin is also very honest and direct with her opinions, which we appreciate since we have little to no knowledge as first time home buyers in a new area. Overall they're both amazing people to be around and we enjoyed listening to all their stories. We highly recommend James & Kin if you're in need of their expertise! read more

The team at Heritage Properties did a fantastic job with our home sale in the East Bay! We had decided to sell during the pandemic, as we were looking to finally take the plunge and move in together closer to both our jobs. James, Kin, and the rest of the exceptional Heritage team ensured that the sale of our San Leandro home was executed flawlessly and in a timely manner. The Heritage team worked very quickly to get the house on the market in a short time frame and ensured the house was ready to be shown. They were great at communicating with each other and with us each of the steps along the way that needed to occur. Any details with the house, no matter how small, that needed fixes, touchups, etc. were dealt with exacting precision and professionalism that's difficult to find these days. The house was priced on the market perfectly, thereby allowing the best obtainable value while ensuring that the sale was executed swiftly. James' and Kin's remarkable attention to detail and keen eyes ensured that I was always at ease during the entire sale process. With the Heritage team, we could trust that we were well covered and all elements would be taken care of. They definitely worked some magic as ultimately it did not resemble the bachelor pad that it had become in the years I'd been in the house. In the end, the house was sold as is, and James and Team exceeded our expectations in the sale. In fact, we received an offer after just one weekend that the house was on the market! Definitely magic. Give James a call. If you don't get through to him right away, you can trust that he will call you back later. With the time and care that the Heritage team spent with us, we could tell that's how they are with all their clients. We didn't feel like "just a client" to them; with everyone on the team, we felt like family and that they were looking out for the best possible outcomes for us. If you are looking to sell your home, I would highly recommend the Heritage Properties team to represent you as your realtor of choice. You won't regret it. read more

James and Kin (the "Team") sold my condo - the first time I'd ever sold a property. I fully expected my condo would sell, and it did, but what I did not expect was to really like the Team personally -- a definite plus! I think it's helpful to have a semi-personal connection in what was for me at least, a stressful time. I found both James and Kin to be especially responsive, timely, knowledgeable, pleasant, good listeners, well-ordered, well regarded, and just plain nice -- a Class Act, if you will. At one point, in fact, I thought James went above and beyond in his persistence in getting some windows replaced for me -- at no cost! The process itself was, for me, a drag, which I did not enjoy. (I had zero interest in purchasing replacement kitchen appliances, for example), but with the Team's best efforts and Kin's exact measurements and texting me back-and-forth while I was at Best Buy and the Team always going the extra mile in all regards to support me, I got through the entire process and feel rather proud of myself for it. I was not fully versed (being a newbie) on what to expect and we all had to work together, to bring it together, in the "No-Time-Wasted" timeframe we set for ourselves. The Team, on the other hand, with a crew of independent contractors they are used to working with, plus the impeccably honest, detailed and easy-to-work-with Stager, Shelley, was like a well-greased machine, knowing what to do and when, which was always communicated to me quite clearly. They all knew how to bring their parts of the preparations together on time so that the next person could pick it up without wasting time. (Time is money!) The Team arranged for open houses to be held nearly every weekend until the property sold. I don't suppose I'm the easiest person to work with and had a lot of questions, some of which I'm sure I repeated because I'm old and memory fails, which they were very patient to answer and respond to, even at odd hours because I'm a night owl. I am a stickler for detail and never felt diminished in their view because of it. (Does anyone really want to know the exact date and precise location a cat peed on a long-gone carpet? Probably not, but it was important to me.) But at the end of the day, my condo sold and if I don't have two new friends, at least I know two people I like very much and in James, a good resource as well. I believe that if you choose the Team, you will feel cared about and comfortable in the knowledge that they will guide you through the process to a successful conclusion. read more

James and Kin are true professional at bay area real estate market. They are thorough and knowledgeable in all aspects for the home purchasing process. Everything went through very well from searching for a home, making an offer, and then closing. They answered all my questions and guided me through the steps the entire time. I would highly recommend them for your home purchasing needs. read more

I have worked with James for many years as an affiliate servicing his clients. He is a extremely knowledgeable real estate agent and wonderful to work with. His clients have nothing but great comments about working with him. read more

Let me start by saying James and I knew right off the bat that we would not be able to work with each other (*due to service area alone). That said, he made time for us to speak over the phone just to share his knowledge and advise me in my search for a home. James spent 40 minutes providing guidance on how to find my first home, what to expect, how to get the best loan, and where the current market stands. I enjoyed his no-nonsense, straight-to-the-point approach. He also provided anecdotes and examples from his own recent experiences with clients to emphasize his points. He is clearly experienced and will advocate for you. He followed up our phone call by sending me a hefty list of lenders per my request. He took the time to highlight the ones he felt would serve me best. I loved learning from James and encourage anyone to reach out to him. read more

Recently we sold our house that James Dye helped us to purchase as the buyer's agent 3 years prior. This was our third time working with James and every time we are more and more impressed. When we first found James, initially what we noticed about him compared to the other agents was his honesty. The best way I could describe it is, he didn't just tell us what we wanted to hear, rather he told us what we needed to hear. This time we were selling our house with 2 young kids and moving about 2 hours away. Again, James with the help of Kin was extremely thorough and easy to work with. We live about an hour from his office and he did not hesitate to come out and assess our home with a couple days of calling him. This time the market had definitely changed, but he again he was honest about what work we needed to do and what price we should list for. He did a lot of research for us around pricing and past sales in our area that was helpful in setting our expectations and figuring out if it was worth it to sell. He never pressured us and was always realistic. James also worked with us in needing to stay in our home while staging it and having it on the market. We came up with a plan together that worked best for our young family and him to get the job done. James suggested some work that should be done on our home and he provided good and fairly priced contractors for us to work with directly. Everything was completed quickly and allowed our house to be listed as move-in ready and our inspections to pass easily. We were so happy and excited with the work James and Kin did for us and our house sold in 5 days with an all-cash offer and very quick close. He was then able to negotiate a rent back so we could getting settled in our new city and find another home. read more

James Dye is one of the best! His professionalism and deep experience are what set him apart from the crowd. He sold our home and we appreciated how he brought that experience to the table for us, and we were so pleased with the result. thanks, James! read more

This is my third review for James Dye and team at Heritage Properties. This itself speaks volumes. We recently sold our townhouse in 30 days that we purchased in 2015 with James. I have to say that it's always a pleasure working with James. He listens and pays attention to the client's needs and priorities. He then tailor's strategy to meet the expectations. In our case, James's market analysis was spot on. He factored in changing market conditions due to interest rate hikes early on. Due to this we received an offer in 30 days. Keep in mind, our property was a hard sell. Even though it was desirable, but it was next to a busy and noisy street. Needless to say, I will recommend James Dye to anyone looking to sell or purchase properties in Bay Area. read more

I was recommended James through a coworker of mine and I'm incredibly glad that he did. James and his team did such a fantastic job assisting my wife and I through our entire home buying process. As first-time buyers we had a lot of questions and needed a lot of hand-holding -- they were there with us all of the way, answering any questions we had and helping us understand all of the large (and small) details. Everything was explained very clearly, from the viewing process to lenders to making an official offer on the home. After we closed, we were provided a set of recommended repairs and businesses that can schedule the work for us which was greatly appreciated. I'd highly recommend James and his team to everyone who is buying (or selling) their home! A huge thank you to James, Kin, and Pooja! read more

My husband and I just bought our first house (we closed on 4/27) in San Ramon with James this month (I know--what a time to buy) and we honestly cannot recommend him and his team enough. We went into this entire process knowing very little and we were looking for someone we could trust to teach us things along the way and help us make the right decision for our situation. We ended up researching about 3 different realtors AND their references and it was a no brainer once we talked to James and his past & current clients. From the very first phone call, James took his time to explain everything. From the current market to things to watch out for to all kinds of clients he's worked with in all different parts of the Bay Area--it was clear James not only loved his job, but truly looked out for his clients. Once we got the ball rolling, it was pretty much smooth sailing. He recommended lenders to work with (he was not pushy and gave us a HUGE list of lenders but underlined ones he's recently worked with in our area) and was there EVERY step of the way. He even spent hours on the phone going over ALL the disclosures for one house just so we could get a feel for what we should look for going forward. Kin, who is on his team, was also such a pleasure to work with. We packed our weekends with house tours--one time seeing 6 houses in one day and even going back to one. Never once did she rush us or complain--we really felt like we were their priority. While James didn't see every property with us, he sets up a group text once you decide to work with him and that's your main method of communication. Extremely quick and consistent communication. We ended up winning our second offer we put down (we closed in 21 days working with a lender he recommended!!) and it's been a dream. James was available at all times of the day walking us through it all, talking with the listing agents, figuring out our best moves, and even now is helping us with minor work being done before we officially move in. His handyman and floor guy he works with is doing work on our house and they're great--James is even in group texts with all of them so he's keeping an eye on that too. All in all--just choose James! We had such a wonderful experience buying our first home with him and his team...we know that if and when we're ready to sell and buy again, there's no question we'd work with them again. read more

I've been fortunate enough to use James & his team (Kin and Pooja) a few times over the past several years and there are many reasons I keep coming back & encouraging others to do the same. From the start of our first transaction, I knew within minutes of speaking with James & his team that there was something exceptional here. Their knowledge of both the current market and the area I was targeting gave me reassurance that I was partnering with the best team available whilst navigating an ultra-competitive Seller's market. It was easy to see that, throughout any transaction, James, Kin, & Pooja would always have my best interests at heart. James & his team are very committed and dedicated to finding their clients the perfect home, not to mention they bring a level of expertise and service that is unmatched. Their responsiveness (week or weekend) made me feel like I was their only transaction, knowing they had several other clients to service simultaneously. We are always able to string together a strategic game plan, allowing us to get our offers accepted in a challenging market. The team's proactive and punctual communication makes me feel confident that they are on top of every aspect of the buying/selling transaction. From our offers being accepted quickly to seamless on-time closings, James and his team are hands down special to have in your corner. I highly recommend James & his team to anyone searching for the best home Buying or Selling experience possible. read more

My husband and I just bought a house with James last month. James and his team are absolutely wonderful to work with. One of my friends purchased a house with James back in 2020. They had a very pleasant experience with James and they couldn't stop telling me all the good things about him. So when my husband and I decided to explore the tri-valley area in the summer of 2021, James was the first and only agent on our list and it proves to be a perfect choice. I started with a long phone call with James when I explained our budget, desirable areas, house types, etc. We explored many options together and James shared a lot of past experiences with me. It truly showed me that James is very familiar with the area, and has the best expertise to help us explore our options. Kin is awesome! She is very professional, considerable, and knowledgeable. She has toured 30-40 houses with us. She shared her observations and thoughts and brought up a lot of tiny details that were easily overlooked by the newbie in the market, like the storage spaces, odor, backyard buzzing from the highway, etc. With her help, we found what is truly valuable to our family and re-prioritized our needs, and outlined the must-haves within our budget. We were finally under contract in March 2022. The whole offering, loan, and escrow ran very smoothly. James was always on top of everything, he kept us informed of all the progress, explained the next steps very clearly, and backed us up with potential hold-ups so that we could prepare for them upfront. He stood with us and protected buyers' interests professionally. He didn't just let go after the escrow close but followed up with us until the end of the rent back. Moreover, he has extensive resources to leverage. He recommended a loan agent for us to do the pre-approval who ended up doing our loan with a very competitive interest rate. He also recommended contractors across flooring/carpeting, painting, and handyman, which saves us a ton of time. We highly recommend James, Kin, and Pooja to anyone who is looking for getting a house in board San Roman areas. If we ever come across the need for future real estate transactions, we will definitely go back to James and his team. read more

We reached out to James when we just had a vague goal with an uncertain market. He came as the most experienced and resourceful among all the other agents we talked to, and we can't be happier after our home purchase! We were initially looking to move to tri-vally, but ended up refocusing our search near San Mateo area. James and Kin gladly adapted to our needs and helped us purchase a home in Foster City. Kin was very experienced in spotting important details during open houses, and always asked the right questions for us to the listing agents. James offered great strategies starting from loan application that helped us get the best mortgage rates, reviewing disclosures and winning bids, to closing escrow and getting quotes for remodeling. He knows when exactly to offer his advices and has many good references. James' team was extremely responsive every step along the way. Communication has been clear and concise. Their communication with the buyer was very helpful in the bidding process. read more

Are you looking to upgrade and sell your existing home? Are you tired of the heartache of putting in an offer only to lose out to someone more enticing to the sellers? Are you tired of the vague double speak and not getting it straight from the realtors with whom you're working? If you are and you want an excellent team who will be with you throughout the entire journey and provide no nonsense guidance and thorough professionalism in all aspects of your home buying journey, then look no further than James Dye, Kin Blumenfeld, and the rest of the fantastic team from Heritage Properties. During the pandemic, my boyfriend Rick and I were fortunate enough to have changes in our careers which afforded us the opportunity to start thinking of a home together. We'd been together 10 years at that point, living apart, with him in San Leandro and me in Daly City in my parents' home. Previously I'd been sending him links to homes in Hawaii (my lottery dream, retirement fantasy). When he found a new job on the Peninsula, I started sending him links to homes in the area. One night after dinner as we were sitting in front of the tv, he called me on it. He said "Ok. Make an appointment for us with a realtor". I never thought he'd call me on it, but I did end up calling a realtor on that site and made an appointment to start looking. In short, she did not live up to our expectations. We saw a few houses with her, and we ended up making an offer on one with her. Unfortunately...or fortunately for us...that offer fell through, and we had to start all over again. Enter James and his colleagues. Rick decided to sell his home in San Leandro. James was the one who had actually helped him purchase it years ago, and he said he wanted to go with James again when it came time to sell. James and Kin guided us every step of the way, and, with their team of exceptional professionals prepared my boyfriend's home for the sale. In parallel, another colleague on his team, Trang, started helping us look for homes in the Peninsula area. Another Sunday evening at home in front of the tv, we were almost in panic mode. Rick's home had sold, and we still hadn't found the "perfect" one. He was looking through listings and asked me "what about this one?". It was a property I had seen, but I thought there was no way. We called Trang that night and asked if he could see it the next day. I couldn't go, but Rick went with Trang on Monday to look at it. Long story short, we made an offer, we were accepted, and we now live in our forever home with our two furry kids. In observing James' meticulous attention to detail in preparing Rick's house for sale, there was no question that we were going to go with James and his Team to purchase our home. Kin helped prepare Rick's house for the open house. Her unwavering belief and keen eye combined with James' expertise helped things go so smoothly that there was an offer on Rick's house after just one weekend. The biggest factor going for James and his team? Trust. Rick and I could trust that James, Kin, and Trang would give it to us straight. They didn't try to upsell homes that were way out of our budget just to make the sale. They have the ability to really listen and hear what exactly we wanted. For me, as a first-time home buyer, James was so knowledgeable and so patient in explaining all the details. Would we go with James and team again? Heck yeah...if they hadn't already helped us find our forever home. We wholeheartedly recommend James, Kin, and the entire team at Heritage Properties. Thank you, James, Kin, Trang and everyone at Heritage Properties for helping us to find our forever home! read more

James impressed us straight away from the first time we met him. Apart from the fact that both he, and his amazing team were totally professional in all that they did, their greatest strength is that they are all so proactive. In other words, they were "on it" from day 1. We felt totally confident that we were getting the best service that is available in this area, and that we could leave it entirely in their hands. James and his team not only arranged everything for "refurbishment for sale" on the property, they advised us on exactly what needed to be done for sale and what didn't! The other item that puts them above the others we have used, is their knowledge of the procedures and tedious administration involved in selling a property that is so comprehensive. They guided us through this minefield and were always available to answer our questions 24/7. Finally, they achieved a 5% above asking price for us, when we would have actually settled at the asking price. They go the extra mile AND they're such nice people too! read more

In late 2021, I decided I wanted to purchase property in Contra Costa County, particularly in Walnut Creek, where I would be conveniently located close to my work. I have several friends and relatives whom are realtors out of the area, but after reading through James' reviews, I decided he would be the ideal agent whom had exceptional knowledge of the area. Someone who is familiar with the desirable parts and sub communities within the area. I explained to him what I was looking for, what my budget was, and particular locations I was interested in. Kin was very prompt, punctual, and organized in scheduling and giving me tours throughout the county of prospective properties. Many times, I would have last minute suggestions and she would still take time out of her day to arrange a tour, do research, and give a tour of that particular property. I must have toured 12 properties before finding the right one. James was extremely responsive and thorough on keeping me updated throughout the entire purchase process-via email or text. Communication was effortless from the early morning until late in the evening, daily. James and I even had some discussions over the phone regarding concerns I had- on his birthday! (I had not known it was his birthday until Kin pointed it out), yet not once did I sense he was eager to end the conversation with me until all my concerns were addressed. I did encounter some obstacles during this process but what impressed me is the way he navigated these situations with ease and fluidity. He would work late at night drafting contracts and agreements and keep me in the loop throughout the entire time. He also has a vast network of lenders, inspectors and handyman who are just as communicative and prompt. I also learned quite a bit during this process- things that have never happened to me in my previous home purchase. Things like how rent back works, backing out of a contract after an unsatisfied inspection, and utilizing comps to formulate a low, middle, and high offer. He works fast yet is very meticulous and precise in his work. James does not hesitate to answer questions and give insight and back it up with examples! His experience and knowledge in the industry really made this purchase easy for me. Thank you to James, Kin, and Pooja, they are an excellent team to work with. read more

I wish we could add more than 5 stars. We have worked with James twice now (and will be a third time in the near future). As a Buyers Agent (2017): James was the our agent when we bought our first home (townhouse) in 2017 and he was extremely responsive and dedicated to getting the job done. At the time my husband and I were not even pre-approved when we came to James wanting to put an offer on a home. He was able to get us into contact with someone immediately (and Easter weekend too) to get pre-approved and we put an offer in on Monday. We went into contract the following day. He also helped us get home inspections and held our hand throughout the entire process. For a first time home buyer his expertise was critical for our success in navigating the home buying process. As a Sellers Agent (2021): James and Kin were our seller agents to sell our townhouse during the pandemic. He has array of people to help you get you ready to sell. First he has several home inspectors come to your house and tell you what needs to be fixed, during that time a professional stager comes to the house to do a walk through telling you what to remove from your home to make it attractive to a potential buyer. Once you have fixed the items on the inspection, then the house will be cleaned, staged, and photographed. James and Kin are very responsive and the house was quickly sold and for over quite a bit over asking price. As a Buyers Agent (2021): James and Kin were our buyers agent to purchase a new home. They were extremely communicative and showed us many many houses. We put two offers on homes but due to the bidding frenzy we decided to put our search on hold. Both discussions regarding the price of the home were very close to the amount the house actually went for. The only reason we did not get the houses were due to either not offering the amount James and Kin suggested (their price was dead on) or for the second house it was a cash buyer. We will start searching for houses again in April and both James and Kin are someone you want on you side! Couldn't be happier with the service I have received! read more

People say you don't need a real estate agent when buying a new construction home. I'm super glad and grateful that I was able to connect with James and his team for the purchase of our new construction home, especially since they are familiar with homes in the Tri Valley. From the first call with Kin, she was able to articulate the value of having the team along our home purchase journey. Either James or Kin would be present when viewing homes prior to our final decision, assisted us at the design center, and accompanied us at multiple home site appts. If we were interested in a certain development, Kin would go check it out and take photos for us. Also, at the same time, even though she knew we wanted to buy new home development, she offered to keep an eye out for somewhat new homes on market to see if we would be interested. I loved how she was so proactive. Response time through email or txt was impeccable! Sometimes I'm not sure if James ever eats or sleeps. That shows some dedication to his clients. We had a stack of 3 inch thick legal paperwork to sift through and James walked us through it in 2-3 hrs over FaceTime when we were signing our purchase agreement. And even after we got our keys, the team still helped us because some things were not completed at the home and they offered to speak/check in with construction for us etc. I really felt like the team had our backs and best interest during this whole entire process. I appreciate their genuine and authentic opinions. James was really patient, thoughtful, and brought a lot of wisdom to questions we had. It was an overwhelming experience and I'm not sure how we would have stayed sane without James and his team. read more

Now that our kids are going into middle school we needed to get a new house with an additional bedroom so they can have their own spaces. James was amazing in helping us sell our house and lock down a nice new place to live. His negotiator chops are unmatched, we didn't dream of getting $300k over asking going into this whole thing but he delivered! We Don't plan to move again anytime soon with the great new place, but if I do I will most certainly be using James again. read more

James Dye and his team are as good as it gets! They expertly helped my wife and I sell our home in Dublin and purchase our dream home in San Ramon. James and his team skillfully guided us through preparing our previous home so we could get the best price. For our new home, he guided us into an advantageous buying position and then superbly negotiated with the seller who had multiple offers. Two of the things I really enjoyed about working with James are that he brings so much experience to the table and that he keep things fun. He has a professional sense of humor that keeps things light when negotiations get challenging and you're waiting to find out if you sold your home or got the home you wanted. We love our new home and neighborhood and recommend James without reservation! read more

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I contacted James several years ago regarding the valuation on a rental property my brother and I own in San Ramon. Not being from the area, James gave us a detailed report on the real estate market in the area. The information he provided allowed us to make an informed decision on what to do with our house. What impressed me the most was the time he took in explaining the market. There was no pressure to sell or use him as our listing agent. We ultimately decided to keep renting the house. Eight years later we decided to sell, and immediately knew James would be out listing agent. We listed with James and his team, and soon thereafter we were in contract. The sale was not without obstacles and needed an agent with expertise, knowledge, and patience. James came through for us again. Our experience was all positive and he comes highly recommended by my brother and I. read more

My husband and I found James via Yelp when we were looking to move from the South Bay to the Easy Bay just about two years ago. He responded to my message within just a few hours, and spent about an hour on a Sunday night introducing himself and his process and learning about what we were looking for. Over the next few months, James and his associate Kin were always quick to respond and ensured that we were able to see every house that we wanted to, even on extremely short notice. James prepped us prior to entering homes, and was sure to point out any potential issues that we should look into before moving forward. When it came time to write our offers, James provided thorough research on comps in the area and how to make our offer enticing to the sellers. We ended up submitting three offers total, and in each instance James worked diligently the days and nights prior; he maintained open communication with both ourselves as well as the seller's realtor and we felt that we had all the information needed to make a sound offer. Working with James and Kin was a true pleasure, and helped us get into our first home. We actually ended up referring him to my brother and sister-in-law a few months later, and he was able to help get them into a home under asking price, within just a few weeks. If you're looking for someone knowledgeable, kind and hardworking, James is your guy! read more

My wife and I interviewed four or five different agents earlier this summer when we explored the idea of getting our home on the market. James was by far the most responsive and with him, we had the most thorough consultation, which led to us hiring his firm. His colleague Kin came out right away to view our property to ensure that we were all on the same page, complete with comps, thoughts on the market environment, and set expectations on what needed to be done and how the process would go. We navigated through tricky timing which involved getting the home prepped and listed with my wife well into her third trimester, so safety was of the utmost concern and one his team respected. As we went through the inspection process, James gave his honest assessment on things that absolutely needed to be addressed prior to going on market and those that would not fetch an appropriate return on investment, so his candor was appreciated. From the initial consultations, inspection process, making necessary repairs, cleaning, staging, photography, listing, open house and soliciting feedback, we were apprised every step of the way and there were little to no surprises. Each member of his team and contractor contacts functioned like a well-oiled machine. We had one open-house weekend, several private showings and got the exact number we set out to get. We would highly recommend James and Kin with zero hesitation. read more

We used James Dye and his team to purchase our property in Moraga and could not be happier! We me James through my brother, who bought his home with James during the pandemic and had glowing reviews, so we decided to reach out. We had to sell our current home and buy a new home and did not know the best way to navigate the situation in a potentially declining market. During the intro call, James demonstrated his deep knowledge, strategic thinking, and practical communication style. We were convinced that we would be in good hands. Recognizing we could purchase first and sell after, we focused on the purchase of a new home first. This review will be mainly of that experience. We are in the process of part 2 (selling our home) and that process is going equally well. James and his team took the time to understand our needs and really took a "no pressure" approach to the transaction. I never felt like they were pushing us towards a close to get their commission. Once we found our target home, James helped us get our financing and offer prepared. His long list of lenders he's worked with helped us identify several competing lenders and we ultimately got a rate that way nearly 1% lower (!!!) than the face value on the lenders' website - *****side recommendation***** make sure you make the lenders compete for your business, especially in this market! James diligently reviewed the disclosures and the potential risks with the new home. He identified a couple of problem areas and we put in a strong offer that was ultimately accepted. Once in contract, James was able to negotiate several seller's credits on conditions not disclosed and discovered during contract. His strong knowledge of contract rules allowed us to proceed with confidence and understand the steps that were coming. In the end we saved a lot of money with James and team as our representatives and got the home we wanted in a timely manner! A few more things: - James' long list of trusted contractor contacts helped get our old home ready for sale quickly (within 2 weeks) and we are in contract with a buyer within one month of moving out! - James and his team (Kin and Pooja as well) were always responsive and made sure to be present around our schedule. - Via text, email, and in person, James and team were clear and concise in their communication. This is critically important with such complex transactions. In all, we are very happy with James and his team and would recommend him to anyone looking for an agent for real estate transactions big and small. read more

When we started working with James, we never thought James was able to find us a dream home in a very desirable area in exactly two weeks. We have worked with a few other realtors before knowing James and James totally came out on top. There are a few things we really like about James and his team: 1. He is approachable and friendly. Buying home in a competitive market is a scary thought and it is important to have a realtor who you like and find trustworthy. 2. He is not only knowledgeable but also willing to share. My family has learned a lot throughout the process. I appreciate how he has helped us make informed decisions 3. His team is very responsive and quick to act. We have worked with other realtors who did not return messages and failed to schedule appointment. This has never happened to us with James. I would totally use James and his team again if we ever need realtor again. If you are looking for a realtor, look no further. The experience working with James and his team is as good as it can get. read more

James, Kin, and Paul are an incredible team of realtors with deep experience in the Bay Area market. As first-time home buyers, we couldn't have been luckier finding James and his team. Starting from the initial consultation to close, James helped us understand the home buying process, helped us separate what we needed versus what we wanted in our home, understand the nuances of home anatomy, and fielded endless questions about each home. At every step, he helped us understand situations through his experiences (which are incredibly diverse... he was even a home appraiser at one point which, let me tell you, was helpful at every bid). James is a true pro in his craft and fully deserves his spotless rating. Can't let James take all the credit however - what would he be without his team! Kin and Paul are seasoned vets. We were looking at homes during the pandemic so the situation was anything but standard. Kin was our primary, showing us a large majority of the homes we saw. Often we'd walk into a home and just see the surface of the home. Kin helped us look deeper and see every facet we should consider. It always felt like Kin made her schedule flexible for us so we could squeeze in a couple of extra homes in a day -- which was super helpful in this fast-paced market. She also had the best stories and jokes! Paul showed us the home we ended up buying and all of his advice was much appreciated. The whole team was fast and easy to communicate with. They're also flexible about communication medium which helped us continually stay in touch. James and team treat the home-buying process as an investment from both ends in the pursuit of getting you into your dream home. James advised us early on that the process is not on autopilot where you'll be told which homes to look at and then funneled to those. He asks you to pick out the homes you want to see via Redfin, Zillow, etc and contact his team to set up viewings. As they understand your preferences, the team will suggest homes they think you'll like. In my opinion, this method is what got us from home buying novices to living in our dream home in 4 months. If you're looking for a realtor in the Bay Area, look no further as James, Kin, and Paul are going to beat the best by a mile. read more