Julie is amazing. Her knowledge, flexibility, contacts, always being able to go the extra mile made our sale with Red Oak a success. Julie understands the importance of timing, the market and the sale ability for a property. Julie advised us with great insight and detailed directions on the renovation of our 1927 Spanish Mediterranean. There were many challenges with partially remodeling an almost 100 year old home. Julie advised us and clearly guided us through our hurdles. I more than recommend Julie as a realtor. You would be blessed to have her as your realtor and a fool to use anyone else! read more

Julie is the best! She is knowledgeable, communicative and will work hard for you. We have been exceptionally happy with Julie.

This is the 3rd time I used Julie. This was the first time selling instead of buying. From the moment I told her I wanted to sell, she moved quickly and took care of everything. The house was stage and marketed to perfection and we ended up selling for more than I imagined. Julie's the best and I would trust her with my life :) read more

We were extremely happy working with Julie. She's professional, ethical and above all, very knowledgeable about the area. She kept our best interests in mind and always provided the best advice based on our needs and unique situation. She took time to go see the houses with us and pointed out some of the issues that we'd need to fix. She was patient and understood all our struggles in this market. She's not only our realtor but also our friend and mentor. Other realtors/listing agents said that we were "in good hands" when we mentioned Julie. We cannot recommend her enough. read more

We knew Julie was going to be our realtor the day we met her. She made an amazing first impression. Her breadth and depth of experience was pouring out of her. On top of that her fun loving personality was the icing on the cake. My fiancé and I were looking for a duplex in east bay. Our plan was to be owner occupied, live in one unit and rent out the other. Julie did an amazing job pointing us to neighborhoods we would love (we originally lived in SF). She was meticulous when putting our offer together. No document was left out and every page was initialed/signed. This set us apart from others. With her fierce negotiating skills, we were able to save on closing costs for our new home, a duplex in Hayward. Our only pain point was her timeliness for the first couple open houses we attended, but it was not a persistent issue. Overall we would highly recommend her, we look forward to working with her again for our next home purchase. read more

We will forever be grateful to Julie for helping us get the home of our dreams! Julie is responsive, knowledgable, and thoughtful. We felt so comfortable working with her and she made this huge life change feel less intimidating. She is approachable, warm, and friendly, which makes a big difference when going through the stressful house-buying process. Julie responded to all our nitty-gritty questions quickly and thoroughly. She has a keen eye for detail and noticed many things in the house/contracts that needed to be considered and we had overlooked. We can't recommend her enough! read more

Julie knows her stuff. We choose to work with her in part because she was local to and had much experience with a specific neighborhood, and once we got touring houses, it was clear we made the right choice. Viewing properties with her, she was really knowledgeable, taught us a lot and was also quick to point out drawbacks to each house as well as positive aspects. We definitely felt like she was looking out for our interests as first time home buyers. She was also very communicative, especially with time-sensitive issues like making bids, or dealing with important paperwork in the contract process. Most importantly in this crazy market, when it's so hard to get a house as a first time buyer- Julie is excellent at talking to the listing agents and finding out what they want from a seller's perspective, so that you as a buyer can at least be competitive. From people I have spoken to in the biz and from other first-time home buyers, it is amazing how many agents representing buyers do not even communicate with the listing agent prior to submitting an offer, and do their clients a great disservice. It is a testament to Julie's efforts that barely 2 months after meeting her, we are now homeowners. And she is happy to refer you to any tradesmen that you might need for repairs afterwards! If you're a first time (or otherwise) home buyer, definitely consider Julie. read more

Working with Julie was the best decision I made while selling the house. We interviewed two other agents before meeting Julie and we for sure made the rIght choice. She made all the right recommendations as far as painters and stagers to get us the best price. We recieved multiple offfers above what we thought would be the ceiling of our home. Julie has a great way of letting you know what needs to be done without being pushy and forcing you into things you don't feell comfortable with. I would recommend her to anyone looking to sell their home! read more

Julie was amazing throughout the whole home-buying process. We have fairly unique tastes, and looked at a lot of houses with her before purchasing our final one. She is perfect at analyzing all the hidden aspects of a house - both seeing the potential in otherwise low-key properties, and the spotting the pitfalls of seemingly solid purchases. Her knowledge of the market is second to none, and her tenacity and negotiating skills are fantastic. We ended up going through quite a complicated bidding and closing process, and she was there every step of the way to make sure we knew what was going on and that our interests were looked after. Julie is who you want in your corner when buying a house! read more

Julie is a wonderful realtor to work with. My partner and I were referred to her by a family member, and we're so happy we went with Julie. As first time homebuyers, we faced a steep learning curve when it came to real estate and the process of buying a home. Julie was tremendously helpful from our initial conversations through closing on our house. She is a great communicator, and was always available to answer our questions as we searched, made offers, and entered escrow. Julie is also a skilled negotiator and we felt confident that she would help us secure the best value. Thanks to Julie, we are now living in a house that suits our needs and our lives very well. We would be happy to work with her again someday. If you are looking to buy a home in the East Bay, I highly recommend working with Julie! read more

Julie was referred to us by another agent when we were looking for someone to sell a BMR unit in the bay area. Since we were no longer in the area, we really needed her to navigate the complicated mess of selling this type of property--from marketing, to making sure the city's requirements were met, dealing with a non-communicative HOA and sifting through potential buyers to make sure they qualify for this type of property. There were many obstacles, and this was definitely not an easy task, especially during a pandemic! Julie definitely came through for us. With each issue that came up along the way, she was always effective in moving things along and getting things taken care of. Definitely will be recommending her to friends in the area. read more

Julie was recommended to me by a trusted friend and colleague who used her services as both her buying and selling realtor. She spoke the world of her, saying how down to earth, straight-forward, and honest she was when she interacted with her. When my fiance and I were finally ready to start taking our next step in our relationship to purchase a home together, I knew that I wanted to approach Julie as our potential realtor. From the moment I met Julie, she was warm, patient ,and easy-going. I never felt pressured to know everything about buying a house (this was my first time), and she spent 2+ hours with us on a weekday night, explaining the entire process of what buying a home means from start to finish. We had a soft spot for her already, knowing that she was a former teacher and got into real estate to be the type of realtor that could educate and inform her clients of good decisions, while still not pressuring us to go in a particular direction just to make a sale. I remember the night that we asked Julie to show us a bank-owned foreclosed property (which often have tight turnaround times for purchasing--one day it's there, next day, it could be gone). My fiance really wanted to see it that night, and Julie drove back to Oakland to show it to us at 9 pm, knowing how time-sensitive it was. That just shows the dedication Julie has for her clients. Additionally, she's great at responding at texts and emails. While we looked at open houses, Julie would often point out things in the house that we should be cautious of; as I said, she wasn't interested in a quick sale and definitely was thorough in her own inspections. I could also tell she had a good reputation with the selling realtors, which is important as you try and close a deal/make negotiations. We are happy to report that we found our home that was meant for us, and Julie was just as excited to share the news that we won the bid to our place! :) Additionally, she was able to negotiate some of our closing costs, which was an awesome bonus. We just had her over our new place a couple of weeks ago to celebrate this monumental time in our lives. I would definitely recommend Julie Cuellas. Julie, thanks so much for all of your help, support, and encouragement that we would find our right home and the right home would find us. :) read more

After 18 years of paying rent in the bay area I decided it was time to try and get a place of my own. I spent 10 months working day and night and managed to save up about 15k, not a lot of money. I got Julie's number from a friend who told me she was super awesome. I called her soon after I pre qualified for a home loan and she set up an appointment for us to meet right away. I was a bit intimidated since I didn't have a big down payment but Julie was so awesome, she totally assured me I could find a place. I knew from day one she was not only interested in making a ton of money off the deal but wanted to make sure I found the right place that fit my needs. She told me straight up what I could afford and made sure I didn't get in over my head. After looking at several houses, being out bid a few times, and me freaking out and pulling a bid from a house I bid on but realized I didn't want 24 hours later she STILL TOOK MY CALLS and helped me find a place. After 2 months of this I saw a house I had looked at a year ago pop up on the Fannie Mae Homepath website. I called Julie to set up a time to go look at it. We put an offer in that day and 4 days later found out they accepted my bid. She knew all the ins and outs of the escrow process, brokers, property inspections. I do not recall feeling super stressed during the whole process, I had total faith in her. She helped me with the paperwork and answered all my crazy late night questions through text messages. I have been in my place a year now and LOVE not paying rent! Julie knows her stuff and will help you find the right place that fits all your needs. read more

This review is long over due. Julie was simply the BEST when we bought our first home in Oakland back in 2012. Knowledgeable, honest, very well-connected, attentive, everything you hope from an agent. Julie guided us, who knew so little about home-buying, through the entire process of getting pre-approval from mortgage lender to closing the escrow flawlessly. We made multiple offers in Emeryville and Oakland condos but had no luck competing with cash buyers. Julie was very patient with us throughout and after few months, she came along with an opportunity. She knew of a unit, in the condo that we previously made an offer, coming on the market and my husband was able to see the unit before other buyers. With our limited budget in very competitive market, we never would have able to purchase a home if it wasn't for Julie. Before we found Julie through yelp, we spoke with several different realtors who showed few interest and were inattentive. On contrary, Julie was warm and straight-forward and spent a good 1+ hour with us even when we showed up without an appointment. I would definitely recommend Julie Cuellas. We will contact her again when we are ready to buy or sell a home in the future. Thank you Julie and sorry for the belated review. read more

It took us quite a few months to find our home, and Julie was with us every step of the way. She is a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and reliable Realtor with excellent negotiating skills. One of her specialties is short sales, so look her up if you are considering a short. We highly recommend Julie's services! read more

I would like to start by saying that 5 stars hardly does Julie Cuellas justice. If I could give 10+, I would. I went to an open house of Julie's in middle of 2012. I had just started looking for a home and felt invigorated and ready to buy. I spoke with Julie, by chance, because she was the listing agent on a short sale home in the lower Laurel district of Oakland. Though I was working with another agent at the time, Julie really took the time to discuss the true nature of a short sale. I was so impressed, especially since my own agent at the time had not been at all as thorough. Julie was very honest about the home, being that it needed loads of repairs and so forth. I thanked Julie for her honesty and dismissed that home. A month later I went to meet Julie in person. I was so impressed with her genuineness, morality and honesty (qualities lacking in other agents). She had an open house in the Estudillo Estate district of San Leandro. At the time I was well invested and highly optimistic about a short sale that I was in contract in in the Assumption Parish district on San Leandro. During our open house meeting, I really felt Julie an intelligent, trustworthy and ethical person (and agent). I wished I had been working with her at the time, but dismissed this notion. Fast forward 6 months....the short sale was denied by the lender, the market had gone haywire with multiple offers, in addition to high cash offers. My hopes of home ownership had faded and I kicked myself for two reasons: one, putting all of my eggs in one basket, and two, for not listening to Julie when she said it not wise to work with the listing agent of the short sale home. I had hoped that working with the listing agent would "help" my chances of an acceptance offer from both the sellers and the lender. A very painful lesson learned: there are no set rules with a short sale. Far too many open houses, and two failed back up offers later, I decided to put my dreams of being a homeowner on hold (really, being a renter wasn't so awful, or so I told myself). I parted company with my agent and accepted what fate had to offer. I rang in the New Year of 2013 with a new passion to be a homeowner. My first order of business: contact Julie Cuellas. Working with Julie was a breath of fresh air. Julie met with me in her office on a Sunday! We worked out a plan to find a quality home (in an unforgiving market). Little did I know that home prices had soared and with it the number of offers. With very little inventory, Julie set me to the right path: get pre-underwritten (no, not just pre-qualified or pre-approved). Julie had a wonderful team that she recommended I work with from lender to home inspector. Julie assured me that each and every member of her team had proven themselves to her and that each and every one of them would treat me like I was their daughter. Julie delivered on every count and was by my side every step of the process. I foolishly thought a short sale may be my best hope of getting into a home in a district that I could not afford in a regular sale. Each time I sent Julie an address, she would let me know if she felt the home and/or sale would be worth the riskiness. In March of 2013, Julie and I submitted 3 offers (one right after another); 1 bed, 1 bath in Alameda (the home sold for $80,000 over asking), 2 bed, 1 bath in Oakland (my offer was 5th in line and the top offer was $100,000 over asking), lastly a 2 bed, 2 bath in San Leandro (ironically, just around the corner from the short sale home that fell through the year before). My offer was accepted (miraculously as there were 26 other offers to consider) and Julie could not have been happier. She really felt the home to be the best for me...a darling home that I could grow and raise a family in. We signed the contract and the whirlwind process of the 26 day escrow started. All went very smoothly including the home inspection and I could not have asked for more. But wait, there is more. On around day 8, Julie recommended we ask for credits as well as off asking. I was flabbergasted. How could we ask for such items from the seller when they have 26 other offers and back up offers to fall back on. Julie reassured that we could ask without penalty. Julie is a miracle worker! After hours of discussing matters with the listing agent, such as the need for upgraded central heat, minor roof repair and so on, the sellers agreed to credits and taking off of asking! We closed escrow without a hitch and my dreams of being a homeowner have come true. Julie was incredible throughout the process and even purchased a home warranty for me as a housewarming gift. Julie, I cannot find the words to Thank you enough. You have my highest recommendation. Julie Cuellas is honest, professional, knowledgeable and ethical. Julie you are the BEST...a true gem. read more

If I could describe Julie in a sentence she would be my fairy godmother come true in the form of a real estate agent. In the 7 years my husband and I have been working with Julie we have bought our first home, then sold that home, and went on to buy our second home. Years ago she helped us navigate through this crazy Bay Area market as first time homebuyers with a less desirable FHA loan with success due to her perseverance. After meeting with us and showing us a few houses she was right on the pulse of what we liked and didn't like. She always knew which properties to not bother wasting our time looking at. She was very knowledgable, has good relationships with many agents (which helps you as the buyer), and never felt pressured by her. Fast forward to 2013....we were pregnant with our second child and our family was quickly outgrowing our first home. We worked with her again when we were thinking of buying our second home. After months of casually looking and not finding the right home for us Julie came along with an opportunity. She knew of a home coming on the market in 3 months and said that this could be an opportunity for an off market sale if we liked it. We took a look at the house and fell in love. Long story short this was a flawless transaction without any hiccups. Getting our offer accepted by the sellers even with the sale of our first home as a contingency (which never happens in this market). Prepping our first home to put on the market and getting top dollar from the sale to cover the downpayment (and then some) towards the purchase of our new home. Closing escrow on our new home 2 weeks early. In the end we were able to buy the home of our dreams thanks to Julie. We look forward to working with her again when we buy our third home and plan to remain her clients as long as we're living in the Bay Area. read more

I'm not sure we would have ended up in our sweet home, if it wasn't for Julie! We are first-time homebuyers: I'm a school principal, and my partner is a teacher. So, we had a pretty set budget, and pretty specific neighborhoods in Oakland that we were looking for. Still we ended up within the confines of our budget, with a really great house and yard, and a new foundation to boot. Julie had suspected that the house was going to require a new foundation, she was right. It did. And, it could have been a deal-breaker if we had had to pay for. But Julie was determined to negotiate for the seller to pay for the brand-new foundation... and he did. Our escrow lasted a bit longer as a result, but in turn all the work was done on the house before the close date. Before we found Julie we talked to several different realtors who told us that we wouldn't be able to find a house in this market with our budget, and discouraged us from even looking. Julie, on the other hand, was ready and willing to work with us, and we found our home within just over a month of working with her. She counseled us on what to bid on it, and our bid came in just high enough to get the place. Also, we just instantly liked her and trusted her. As first time buyers there was a lot we had to learn, and she patiently and kindly walked us through all the steps. We highly recommend her! read more

Julie Cuellas gets 10 stars! The vivacious Julies Cuellas! Help YELP! We need more stars for this wonderful lady! We relocated to the bay area and were staying in a very cramped temporary living situation with our two small children - we wanted to buy a house YESTERDAY. Julie drove around with us and our SMALL KIDS looking at houses. She was helpful in so many ways, and she taught us a lot about what to look for, as well as what to be cautious for. We also had great experiences with all of the people she recommended for services (inspections / estimates / repairs / etc). She was very thorough, and level headed, and worked SO HARD to get us into our home as soon as humanely possible. I truly felt like I was her only client! When does she sleep? It was a very stressful time, and I wouldn't want to go back, but I do miss spending time with Julie, and my daughter still sing songs about her. read more

We recently purchased and moved into our first home and I'm sure it could not have happened without Julie Cuellas. When we first reached out to Julie, we knew almost nothing about the home-buying process. As first-time home buyers, we truly didn't know what to expect. We were looking for a real estate agent that would be able to educate us and still not stress us out. We wanted someone who made us feel comfortable asking questions and who would communicate with us throughout the process. Julie was perfect! We never felt bad about asking somewhat obvious questions and many times, Julie anticipated the questions that we would have before we even asked them. In fact, it felt like we'd known Julie forever because she got to know us, our personality, and our preferences very easily and quickly. We started our search for houses in Oakland but weren't having any luck for what we were looking for. Our search eventually expanded farther north in the East Bay. Even though Julie doesn't normally work up in Contra Costa, she seemed just as knowledgeable about the area as she did in Oakland. Julie showed us a foreclosure that we would have skipped over, but it ended up being just-right for us and in our budget. At one point, we were deciding between two houses that were almost equal; Julie helped us determine which home would best match what we were looking for, even though it ended up being a lower price. She could have easily steered us towards the more expensive home and earned a higher commission, but she knew it would require more TLC to make the home perfect for us. Julie is also a fierce protector of her clients. I can't imagine the amount of behind-the-scenes magic Julie performed without us even knowing it. She managed to get us free credit for the first year of a home warranty. She also seems to know everyone in the Bay Area and helped us find a flooring company that we used to restore hardwood floors throughout the house. We love our home! Whenever we decide to move again, we'll definitely be contacting Julie to help us. read more

Julie sold our house and exceeded our expectations on several fronts. What a gem! Julie is knowledgable about the current market trends and expectations. We were fuzzy on the best timeframe to sell and she helped us nail it down. Her support reviewing all of the T's to cross and I's to dot before going to market, was an incredible help. I interviewed three realtors heavily and by far she stood out as exemplary. We were thrilled with the ease of the process from start to finish! read more

Julie was fantastic!! My partner and I worked with Julie this past summer and weren't on the market long because of her incredible work and great connections. She quickly learned our style and preferences and found us the perfect home. And best of all, she found us a home that was not on the MLS yet, and that made all the difference. We got an amazing deal!! And it was Julie who made our dream home a reality. We highly recommend her to all our friends and co-workers. read more

Julie was simply wonderful . A pure pleasure to work with. Always there at the drop of a dime. When it came to closing .....BOY... Did she shine. Kept me cool and saved me money during the deal. And if she gives you a recommendation go with it. Julie looking forward to having you over soon to the house Sandy and I truly love! Thx read more

After deciding to put my house on the market, Julie and her staff got right to it and with her guidance, professionalism and expertise, my home was sold in a few weeks at a very favorable price. She explained the whole process upfront and answered my many questions with patience and grace. Her network of pest and home inspectors were very professional and trustworthy. Throughout this hard process of selling my home of 12 years, Julie was very supportive as she understands the emotional roll coasters sellers often go through. I highly recommend her! And will contact her for future home purchases! read more

When my grandmother passed away in 2017 we were all left pretty devastated. She had previously been living in a nursing care facility for a couple of years, so naturally when I arrived to her house to start to settle her estate, I was completely at a loss for words with the amount of work to be done. The house was in need of a much needed clean-up and makeover and it became clear after a year that I was in over my head with my attempt at repairs and fixing up the place. Julie was extremely professional and from the very beginning explained the entire process and her vision of what the house could be. My budget was moderately limited and I lived 3 hours away from the property, so it was extremely difficult to coordinate any type of improvements on my own. Julie from the start had a vision and clearly discussed all of her suggestions with me which helped me determine the route I needed to go via weighing the pro's and con's of doing certain repairs. In the end I ended up deciding to go ahead with nearly all of Julie's suggestions. While I got busy with my own work 3 hours down south from the property, Julie was busy preparing the house. When I arrived a few weeks later to do some administrative work I was AMAZED at the turn around of the place. It literally looked like a model picture from a catalogue. There is absolutely no way I could have ever imagined the turn around of this property with Julie's suggestions. The end result was a seamless transition from repairs to going to market, to escrow, to being sold. The repairs Julie suggested increased the value of the house massively and it was an overall success. Extremely professional, always clear and direct lines of communication, and absolutely exceeded my expectations in every department. 5 stars is not enough. read more

Julie helped in the purchase of our W Oakland loft five years ago, the selling of it this year, and the purchase of a new house in Pleasant Hill. Julie has all of the traits you want in a real estate agent: she always has your best interest in mind, she's incredibly honest, she's an expert in her field, she's well-connected, she asks a lot of questions and flexes to your needs, and she's generous with her time - all while being incredibly approachable. She's more than happy to point out all of the pros, cons, and faults of a house for you to consider before purchasing, even if that means it takes you longer to make a purchase. On the flip-side, she is able to identify the perfect stager and prepping crew for your home to get it sold with multiple offers in a matter of a couple of weeks (though I'm not promising this is the timeline for every house). I'm so grateful we've had Julie as our agent, and plan on using her for any real estate needs in the future. We highly recommend her. read more

Julie was great to work with and we strongly recommend her to anyone looking to buy a house in the Bay area. My wife and I were first time home buyers- so we were looking for a house that could meet both our needs and our budget. We felt very comfortable working with Julie because she allowed us to look at all of the houses we were interested in as well as providing great genuine advice during the house searching process. Our interest as buyers were always her top priority. She made sure we had our best foot forward when giving offers and because of this we were able to find property that met our needs in a short amount of time. We would recommend Julie to anyone looking to buy a house- she truly was amazing! read more

Julie is AMAZING! It is not possible to put into one review how great she really is -- I would give her 10 stars and then some. She is kind, honest, generous, and a total expert. Julie bent over backwards to guide my husband and me in our very first home buying experience and enabled us to close on our very first offer! She did what we thought might not be possible: got us in the perfect home at the right price point with time to spare before we have our baby! This is -- obviously -- a tremendous feat in the Bay Area. The process was smooth and very clear to us because of her patience and expertise. Julie went to openings with us, walked us through homes, and took the time to dive into disclosures and find issues that we would have never discovered on our own. For instance, she spotted that a home that we had our eye on was on a street above an empty lot. Upon her investigation, it turns out that a 3-story condo building was being built in that lot, which was a total no go for us. We would have never thought of that and she saved us from making a very poor purchasing decision. Her transparency and her skillset made us so comfortable (and happy!). Everyone loves her in my family -- my husband, my mom, and anyone else I tell about her. After closing, she has continued to support me in finding resources and guiding me in choosing design elements for the home. I am clueless in that area and her advice is gold! I would and will recommend Julie to anyone. Hire her!! You will not regret it. read more

As first time home buyers, Julie did a great job educating us on the home buying process and assisting us through every step of the process. She was never pushy and always encouraged us to factor the positives and negatives of a property prior to making an offer. She was always very friendly and personable, and made herself easily available. When we did have to leave her a message or email, she always got back to us in a timely manner. Julie also did a great job working within our budget to show us a variety of properties in the areas of Oakland that we liked. We've been settled into our home for a little over a week, and we're loving it. Thanks Julie for helping us to find our new home! read more

We entered the market as it was trending high and very competitive. With Julie's direction, we got a perfect new home. From the first moment with Julie, she took the time our questions. We were nervous buyers and her patience ameliorated our myriad of concerns. We were also very particular buyers and Julie understood the complexity of our demands: limited budget, specific location, flexible home design and space. With the competitive market we felt rushed to try to buy a home. Julie responded to each one of our needs as if it was a shared sense of urgency. While looking at homes, Julie provided us with insight from her vast knowledge of renovation and construction. She provided creative ideas of how to repurpose space and examples of modern updates. When she thought there were good deals she notified us. Heck, she even counseled us as the home purchasing process can be stressful. In the end, she got us our dream house and are completely grateful for her professional work. read more

Fearless, passionate, knowledgeable, responsive and honest are just a few words I would use to describe Julie! From our initial meeting we felt comfortable and confident that we were in good hands. She has great energy and is extremely professional. Julie definitely knows her stuff and helped educate us along the way. She quickly picked up on our style, saving us time and energy filtering through homes. Julie definitely had our best interest at heart and provided excellent guidance through each phase of the process. We appreciate that Julie was accessible and always made us feel like a priority. Late nights, early mornings, quick replies and flexible meeting times. You name it, Julie was on it! We had very specific areas of Oakland and San Leandro in mind during our search and Julie worked tireless for over a year to help us find the perfect home for our family in a neighborhood we could only dream of! Julie has remarkable negotiation skills and did a fantastic job advocating on our behalf. She not only got us to the finish line but helped negotiate a great price with credits on top of that (in this crazy market, mind you). Julie is so thorough. She stuck with us from start to finish, and then some. After we closed, we couldn't move in to our home for a few weeks as the sellers needed to rent back from us. Julie's service stayed consistent and she was just as involved and committed to us although the deal was done. She went above and beyond attending contractor appointments, serving as a liaison and supporting us until we moved in. I can honestly say this process was so much easier because of Julie. We can't thank her enough. She was amazing and exceeded our expectations. If you want to buy a house, do yourself a favor and call Julie today! read more

Julie recently sold our home in San Leandro and did an AMAZING job! She was personable, professional and respectful at all times. We were selling from out of state, so we had to trust that she understood the area market and that she understood what 'upgrades' would make the biggest impact to get us the best possible price. We hadn't lived in the area for almost 10 years, so Julie's contractor contacts were invaluable. After just 2 weeks of open houses, there were multiple offers! She walked us through the counter offer process and were able to sell for well over our initial asking price! Her communication throughout the process was top notch! We highly recommend Julie! read more

What an amazing and attentive realtor! I was a first time home buyer and with Julie's support and expertise I was able to get the home of my dreams in a GREAT neighborhood. Julie was intuitive and kept me abreast of any and all situations that came up. She is incredibly professional and knowledgeable. I will be using her for all of my future realty needs and recommend her to all of my friends. read more

Working with Julie is great! As a mortgage banker, I've been working with Julie for a little over a year and notice that Julie represented her client's interests exceptionally well and was there to help every step of the way. Julie is warm and straight-forward. I would highly recommend Julie to anyone looking to purchase or sell in the East Bay. read more

We recently worked with Julie on the purchase of our home in Albany. She was always helpful, never pressured us in any direction, and has a ton of knowledge about what to consider when buying a home. Most importantly, she was able to effectively negotiate when we were up against 12 competing offers, one of which was significantly higher than ours. She has continued to help us work out issues after escrow closed which I wouldn't have expected and we've really appreciated. Overall, she's a trustworthy, experienced agent and we really enjoyed working with her. read more

Julie was the most helpful and professional realtor we have ever worked with. After over a year, she found a house for our son and family and negotiated a great price in this very difficult market. She clearly places her clients' interest before hers. We would absolutely recommend Julie to everyone in the East Bay who would like to buy or sell a home. read more

I absolutely recommend Julie if you are looking for a home in the East Bay! After looking for a home with a different realtor with no results for almost a year, Julie helped us find a home in a month! As first time homebuyers, Julie was with us every single step of the way, answering every question we asked, strategizing the best approach for our offer, and providing us with great advice and recommendations. She is very attentive, responsive, thoughtful, honest, thorough, and looks out for your best interest. She also kept us informed throughout the escrow process. Thank you so much for helping us find our new home from start to finish, Julie! We couldn't have done it without you! read more

Julie was absolutely amazing to work with!! She was responsive, knowledgeable, and fun to work with. Buying a house can be a long, drawn out, emotional process, but Julie mitigated my stress and communicated with me throughout. She's a great negotiator and has the best network. I LOVE MY HOUSE and I highly recommend anyone serious and ready to buy to contact Julie. read more

Being pretty ignorant of the homebuying process and having some major limitations on the properties we would be eligible to buy, it was obvious from the first time we viewed a home with Julie that her vast knowledge and critical eye for the little details would save us so much time and frustration. We were impressed by how she was always upfront about hidden issues that might present a problem to us. She exudes the honesty and straightforwardness that you need in your agent when making these important decisions. Her critical eye is also invaluable with other parts of the buying process. She knows a network of people (e.g. inspectors, tradespeople) who have the same appreciation for quality and detail that she values in their own work- these are the people you really want on your team while deciding if it's worth it to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars or more on a place. We are amazed at how hard-working and passionate she is in all the aspects of her profession. She takes her work seriously and at the same time seems to have alot of fun with it. Communication and interaction with her is always a pleasure. Throughout the whole process we raved about her, echoing the comments I just read in some of her other reviews, so it makes sense that we post yet another rave yelp review to help others find her, too. We wish you great luck in your buying or selling adventure, but you'll need less of that luck with Julie's help :). read more

Julie Cuellas was our agent through the purchase and sale of our first home in San Leandro. She is honest and practical, a well-connected expert on the San Leandro area, and has a thorough understanding of the needs of both buyers and sellers. After we had done some shopping on our own in Oakland and the East Bay, we met Julie, who introduced us to the San Leandro neighborhoods that would be a good fit for our needs and our budget. Once we found the right place, Julie helped us navigate the confusing waters of a short sale -- this was in 2007, back when banks weren't quite sure how that whole process worked. Julie steered us through the confusion calmly. She was also an invaluable source of wisdom about inspections and helped us get settled in the neighborhood quickly. Her recommendations also came in handy the next year when we undertook some significant renovations to upgrade our beloved old house. When it came time to sell the house earlier this year, we went straight to her to get the house ready to sell. She helped coordinate listing strategy, pricing, staging, open houses, and helped us finalize the sale quickly. read more