Vincent was the buyer's agent for my wife and me on our recent home purchase in Berkeley. I would…read morehighly recommend Vincent to anyone who's looking for a buyer's agent who adds value. We've worked with two other buyer's agents in the past and, frankly, Vincent blew them out of the water. With our previous agents, we received constant emails about new listings that did not fit our criteria or price point. It felt like a constant high-pressure sales tactic that was more focused on locking in a deal (and their commission) than finding us a house that we would enjoy AND could afford. With Vincent, we had the opposite experience. He spent the time to understand exactly what we wanted in a house, our price cap, and what neighborhoods we liked. He only shared relevant listings, and it never felt like he was pressuring us to look at houses that would not fit our needs. Something you learn very quickly with Vincent is that he is focused on long-term relationships with his clients. We never felt any pressure from him, and, in fact, he gave us extremely frank and honest advice and actively discouraged us from making offers on several properties with red flags that he discovered. Vincent has an eye for detail and notices things that even trained inspectors miss (as we saw during our buying process). At every turn of the buying process, he was in our corner and fighting to get us the best possible deal. During the actual buying process for our home, Vincent was able to negotiate several major concessions from the sellers -- including a price reduction. We were impressed by his work and happy about the purchase. But this is where Vincent truly sets himself apart -- once we closed on the home, he didn't go MIA. Instead he connected us with excellent contractors for the work we needed done on our house. If Vincent recommends someone for a job, he stands behind their work and makes sure everything is done to his exacting standard. On multiple occasions, he's helped me talk through projects with different contractors, using his encyclopedic knowledge of the trades and home improvement to help communicate exactly what we wanted. And it doesn't hurt that he's fluent in Spanish! I cannot recommend Vincent highly enough. He's truly an awesome realtor (and person). P.S. We have not sold a home with Vincent, but we originally found him through an open house of his that my wife attended. She saw the incredible work he had done to help the owner remodel and stage the home before listing and knew we had to have him as our realtor. If we ever sell our home, we will definitely have Vincent as our listing agent.

Vincent was a absolute professional from start to finish. He explained the processes in lay terms…read moreand had valuable input regarding upgrades and staging before going to market. I believe his knowledge of the market and local area were huge assets in the preparation and sale of my property, which allowed me to focus on the necessary aspects in between, all while keeping things understandable and personable throughout. I would highly recommend his services, and should I need to sell or buy again, he's my guy! A+++ service!

I was apprehensive about renting out our home. Questions swirled: What improvements to make to…read moreget top dollar? What rent to charge? How to find the right tenant? There are plenty of property management companies, but I had know no idea of who to use/trust. A friend recommended J Wayvro and Associates, so we gave them a try. We contacted Alex Kaufman at J Wayvro and Associates. He advised us about cost-effective improvements we could make and even offered contractors to implement them. We listed our house at the high end of the scale that Alex recommended. Within a few days of listing our home, we had two offers from clients Alex showed. We selected the tenant who most appealed to us. After the credit, employment and housing check, our tenant moved in and we are currently satisfied landlords, with a happy tenant.

I've worked with many real estate agents over the years, and Alex is at the top of my list. If…read moreyou're serious about buying or renting a property in SF, do yourself a favor and contact Alex Kaufman. Alex is a true pro. He's a super nice guy. He's funny and more important, he's supremely knowledgeable about SF real estate and is entirely straightforward. Buying a house is not an easy process, and it can become emotional. Alex listens, doesn't waste your time with properties that don't fit your specifications and gives excellent, well-considered advice, even when it may not be something you want to hear. He simply wants you to get the best house and the most value! Finally, and critically, Alex is schooled in the art of the transaction. He will work tirelessly to get you the best deal and will see it through to closing - and then he will go beyond to tie up any loose ends. I can't recommend Alex highly enough.

" A great seller's agent has long experience with recent sales and can walk a tightrope, balancing…read moreoptimism with realism, diplomacy with brutal honesty. " Pat Mertz Esswein, Associate Editor, Kiplinger That in nutshell is Pat Rock. When my aunt had passed away, I had the responsibility to handle her estate. Selling her San Francisco home had its unique challenges (unwarranted-in-law and all the issues that come with it). From the beginning, Pat listened to my concerns, provided some guidance and came up with a game plan, once I confirmed with him what I wanted to do with the property. His list of resources is endless when getting a property ready to sell. Once it was decided to list the home, he kept me in the loop throughout the entire process. He also worked with the tenant to make sure the property showings did not impede her schedule or privacy. The property sold over asking, tenant occupied. If you're looking for an agent that is honest, a great communicator and has an extensive network to market your property then give Pat Rock a call.

As a probate attorney, I have worked with Pat for many years. Then when it came time to sell my…read moreS.F. condo, I happily hired Pat. He did a GREAT JOB! Highly recommend him for his talent and kindness!

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Kevin Cruz and the Kinetic team on our client's…read morelisting in Fremont, and they did an outstanding job. They didn't just put the home on the market. They stepped in, fronted the renovation costs, and managed the entire process from start to finish. Because of their hard work and smart approach, our client was able to showcase the property in its best light and walk away with stronger proceeds. Kevin and his team know exactly what improvements make a difference, and they handle everything with professionalism and care. If you want a team that goes above and beyond to get results, Kevin Cruz and Kinetic are the ones to call.

We recently closed escrow on a house we sold in Daly City for a great price. Thanks to the guidance…read moreand experience of Kevin Cruz and his Kinetic Real Estate team, our house was quickly sold without incurring any renovation costs. Surprisingly, before the house was even listed on the market, we got a great offer just two weeks after we signed a contract with Kevin. This shows how well-connected and experienced Kevin and his team is with both buyers and sellers of properties in the Bay Area/Daly City market. We were very impressed by his presentation of showcasing the property to gain maximum exposure to both online and visiting buyers. As our realtor, Kevin was in constant communication throughout the entire process and we ended up getting the best deal possible. Selling a home has never been so well-organized, convenient and satisfying. I highly recommend and compliment Kevin and Kinetic Real Estate for an outstanding job!

I had the pleasure of working with Realtor Jon Sullberg to sell my late mother's condominium in…read moreRossmoor (Walnut Creek, CA), and I can't imagine a better experience. As an out-of-town seller living in Canada, I relied completely on Jon to handle every aspect of the process--and in a VERY difficult market for Sellers he truly delivered above and beyond all expectations. Btw, (my bad) but I never asked Jon if he'd had experience in buying or selling Rossmoor properties prior to contracting with him. But now I know that he is the Rossmoor community expert I'd call today if I were buying or selling another home there. Jon personally coordinated all of the necessary vendors for pre-sale repairs, cleaning, and staging, and skillfully navigated Rossmoor's detailed rules and requirements for selling within the community. He also managed open houses, private showings, and constant communication with other agents and buyers. What impressed me most was his market knowledge and thoroughness. Jon provided daily updates on comparable listings, pricing trends, and new market activity, helping me determine a competitive and realistic price. He made me feel informed, supported, and confident despite the distance. Jon was not only my Realtor, but truly my hands-on partner throughout this entire transaction. I'm grateful to now call Jon (and his lovely life partner Noelle) wonderful new friends! I feel extremely fortunate to have had Jon's expert guidance and dedication--and I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone buying or selling a home in Rossmoor, or anywhere else in beautiful Contra Costa County.

Our family just happened to stumble into Jon at an open house and we just felt right working with…read morehim as our agent. We were totally new to the process of buying our first home and Jon was so easy going and chill. We really loved his personality. He never felt pushy in any way and really took into consideration what we were looking for in our first home. He was very professional and well connected.

Harold is an amazing realtor and person. He is a great communicator, with both us, and also…read moreeveryone else involved. That is so important! He's also very pro-active, creative, and organized. He cares, and puts his heart into his work. Very knowledgable too. Grateful for his expert guidance. And grateful that we worked with him!

Harold, Nicole, and team did an absolutely superb job at every stage of selling our home. I was so…read moreimpressed with their sharp oversight to every detail, the easy and clear communications, and the thoughtful consideration of the many decisions to be made. Thank you!

This review is way overdue. Let me start by saying Jonathan is simply the BEST real estate agent…read moreyou could possibly find in the bay area. I first met Jon about 10 years ago when my relatives were buying their first home. When my family was ready to buy our first home, Jon was the first person we called given our previous positive experience. Throughout our house hunting process, Jon was very proactive in helping us evaluate properties we were looking at and, in many instances, Jon was very honest in pointing out things that we would otherwise have missed and we were very grateful for that. Jon is very easy to work with and is extremely knowledgeable of how a house buying process works and always has answers/solutions for every question/issue we had along the way. Jon has close working relationships with many other real estate agents, which enables him to gain insights into inventory quickly that fit our criteria. He also has a great network with contractors for any post-purchase/pre-move-in work that needs to be done. Buying a house could be complicated with all the legal documents/processes, but our experience was smooth and we felt completely informed the entire time all because of Jon's assistance. When we are ready to make another purchase again, Jon is certainly the only person I will call. Thanks again Jon!

Jonathan is amazing. He just recently closed a deal for my mom in San Mateo. This was a very…read morecomplicated deal. It was off the market deal where the opposing agent was double dipping in both representing the seller and buyer. The agent wasn't doing his due diligence in representing both parties; he only wanted to close the deal as soon as possible. Jonathan has been our family agent and property manager for about 5 years now. Jonathan stepped in to ensure we were represented well. In the end we made the seller agent aware that he wasn't doing his due diligence and that he needed to do his job. Jonathan stepped in and from then the transaction went smoothly. The deal closed without any problems. As for his property management skills, he is very organized and experienced at what he does. He knows how to prevent problems and if problems do arise, he quickly takes care of them. He utilizes the resources available to him very well. He is a problem server and works well with my family. And my family is not easy to work with. The fact that he can appease all partners is amazing in my mind. I would recommend Jonathan and his services any time! You won't regret it!

I rarely leave negative reviews, but my experience with Justin Welch was so troubling that I feel…read morecompelled to share. I'm out roughly $16,000 due to his failure to follow standard real estate practices. Before signing the listing agreement, Justin assured me I'd make the renovation decisions since I was paying for them. But after the contract was signed, he became pushy about using his preferred vendors--who were, in my view, overpriced and slow. One took three weeks just to provide a basic repair estimate, while pretty much every other contractor I sourced delivered estimates within 3-4 days. I had hoped to list quickly to hit the spring market, so delays like these can be costly. The biggest issue was with the flooring. Justin's contractor installed engineered hardwood full of visible knots--completely inappropriate for a high-end San Francisco home. Now I'm stuck with a floor that, as my stager put it, "clients hate." I was never told that choosing a cheaper grade meant lots of knots. In fact, when I asked Justin about the differences in grade, he said that the only difference was in board thickness and that that didn't really matter. Later, the flooring contractor claimed Justin had told him I knew about the knots and had approved that--which simply wasn't true. To make matters worse, Justin authorized the contractor to install baseboards in an area where no new flooring was being done--without my approval. He later offered to cover the cost after I pointed out that was not only improper, but likely illegal. Frankly though, it shouldn't be the seller's job to educate the realtor on basic legal boundaries. This experience has been frustrating, expensive, and disappointing. I strongly advise caution if you are thinking of working with him.

Justin was the listing agent on my condo at the Beacon in San Francisco. He had one other listing…read moreat the Beacon prior to my listing coming on to the MLS, so he was able to leverage some of the buyers that weren't interested in his other listing by mentioning he had another listing coming on the market soon. I think he had it in contract within one day of it being live on MLS. Not only did you sell it quickly, he also provided excellent customer service to an out of town seller. I appreciate that he met vendors and did some coordination that was needed on my behalf. He also managed a very difficult transaction. The buyer's agent was one of those hobby real estate agents. A realtor who is not a real professional real estate agent, someone who does transactions from time to time, but doesn't really understand the details or process (what should be signed when and what signing the document meant). Justin was able to get the difficult sale closed on time. Overall, he did a great job, was easy to work with, and I would hire him again to sell or buy a property.