Bryce was a great agent and I highly recommend him to all of my friends. He was particularly good…read moreat navigating the human side of buying a house - everything from advising us as to what is a good buy, becoming friends with the seller's agent and helping us navigate a competitive bidding process, and keeping us calm during a fast close as first-time buyers. You'd be lucky to work with him.

Bryce is an exceptional realtor who truly goes above and beyond. He drove 4 hours multiple times to…read moreshow us homes and oversee final inspections, accommodated our tight closing timeline, and stayed on top of every detail -- leaving us confident and at ease throughout. He's very personable, knowledgeable, and brings an energy that makes the whole experience more enjoyable than you'd expect. We'd choose him again without hesitation, and we'll be sending everyone we know his way.

David Schubb says his "goal is to make you happy" and that he's "with you every step of the way"…read more And I was thinking yeah, like every other realtor, his real goal is to make his commission and then he's gone. I was wrong. We worked with David Schubb and Allison Biner O'Brien to buy our first home in California. They worked to make us happy every step of the way to buying our home. And beyond. David has almost 50 years experience of every aspect of residential real estate. He knew every neighborhood we looked in and knew exactly what to look for in houses--including the hidden problems and benefits that are so easily overlooked. When the time came to make an offer, David's advice and support helped us get the house of our dreams--for $50k below asking price. When we ran into a problem with our mortgage broker and were about to give up, David found us another broker who solved all our problems. But David's help didn't stop there. He had got a home warranty for us when we bought the home and when the hot water heater broke the first week we moved in, he spent hours on the phone making sure they replaced quickly and without cost (that part was not as simple as it should be, but David went above and beyond to ensure we got the service we wanted). So not only did David and Allison make us happy through every step of the process of buying our home, they also kept working to make us happy after our home was bought and we had moved in. I cant recommend them highly enough.

We just hired David to help us look for our first home in California. I don't think he would mind…read moreif I said he's been around the block in the area for some time. He listens and he counsels professionally. His job is not just getting us our first home, but looking in the future to when we need to sell the home. He points out things I would have never seen (and I think I have a pretty keen eye). I feel confident we are about to have a wonderful place to call our own.

The decision to work with Norm was hands down the single best decision we made during our home…read morebuying process. Without Norm, I am not sure if we could have been able to find and secure a home that met our needs in this extremely competitive market as first time buyers. Norm is extremely knowledgeable, fast acting and responsive, and above all else, extremely kind and caring. From the beginning, Norm took the time to understand our needs and goals for our first home. He took extra care to understand how our home would work for our growing family and brainstorm potential creative solutions. While we visited properties, Norm took the time to educate us on what to look for and helped us figure out what would work and what wouldn't work for our needs. When we got word of the property that seemed to be the fit, Norm acted swiftly to help us view the property and put together an aggressive offer that met the expectations of the seller. He answered our questions quickly and spent a great deal of time talking things through on the phone to help ensure we weren't overwhelmed, as we navigated all of this for the first time. We felt confident during this intense process with Norm on our side! He even helped us to negotiate for a credit. Ultimately the home was appraised for $100K over what we paid, thanks to Norm's hard work! Norm is not only extremely knowledgeable about the local market, but also has a great list of connections that proved to be extremely helpful for us in the process from financing to contract work, which made us feel cared for and guided in each step of the process. We have loved every referral Norm has provided and have felt a huge relief knowing we can really trust his recommendations. We are so thankful for Norm! We could not have made it happen without him!

Norm was the trusted guide my husband and I needed as we navigated our first home purchase. He took…read morethe time to truly understand our values and vision for our family. Within a few open houses, we learned an incredible amount about the SF real estate market. Norm welcomed all of our questions. He was honest, kind, and thoughtful when it came to evaluating whether a home would be a good fit for us or not. We never felt any pressure to make a decision. With Norm, I felt like each viewing got us closer and closer to the right home. Norm's active listening skills really shone when he shared an upcoming listing in the Richmond district. I was unfamiliar with the area, but had heard positive things about it. My husband and I decided to spend an afternoon in the Richmond and fell in love with the sense of community, thriving business corridors, and access to nature. Since we loved the area, Norm arranged a private viewing of the listening. It was love at first sight! Norm sprung into action to help us make an informed decision. He opened his network to us and we have continued to benefit from his amazing friends and business partners. Norm arranged inspectors and contractors to visit the home. We learned exactly what we were buying before we put in an offer. I felt empowered with information and filled with a sense of possibility. It took a village to secure our first home! I am so grateful that Norm welcomed us into his community with open arms. He truly has our best interest at heart. I feel lucky to be Norma's neighbor and friend now :) I highly recommend working with Norm!

We met Xin by chance while browsing Zillow, and after a great initial meeting with him and his…read morebusiness partner, Sunny, we knew we were in good hands. Although Xin is young, he is incredibly driven, professional, and dedicated to his clients. Throughout our home search, Xin was highly responsive to our texts and always available to answer questions or provide guidance. He joined us on home tours, shared valuable insights about properties, and consistently sent us listings that matched our criteria. In fact, we ultimately found our home through one of the automated listing systems he set up for us. Thank you, Xin, for all of your hard work and support throughout the process. We appreciate everything you did to help us find our home!

I had a great experience working with Xinhao during the purchase of my first home. After touring…read morethe property I loved, I wanted to come in with my strongest offer, but Xinhao advised me to slow down and let him handle the negotiations. Trusting his strategy paid off, as he was able to negotiate the home $30,000 below the asking price. I highly recommend Xinhao--he's knowledgeable, a strong negotiator, and being able to communicate in Chinese was a great added benefit.

If you want to buy a home in Marin County, you need Drew as your realtor. After interviewing a…read morehandful of realtors in the Bay Area, my husband and I found Drew through a friend and instantly liked him. He's a breath of fresh air from other realtors we talked to who were too pushy, showy, or overconfident. Drew showed us 20+ homes in six weeks, walked us through inspection reports (as first-time home buyers we didn't know what to expect), was extremely patient and available to answer our endless questions, and helped calm our nerves and lift our spirits during an emotional house hunt, as anyone in the Bay Area can relate to. He never pressured us to move forward on a home that we didn't like and provided unbiased advice at all times. He helped us figure out our priorities by showing us a variety of homes throughout Marin. Having grown up in San Anselmo, he knows the area like the back of his hand and told us the pros and cons of each town/neighborhood. He showed us several homes that hadn't even hit the market, which goes to show his deep relationships in Marin. I much preferred viewing homes privately with Drew rather than going to an open house where I had to make small talk with the selling agent. What I appreciated most about Drew was his extensive background as a home builder. I learned so much about foundations, roofs, patios, lumber, and plumbing. There literally wasn't a single question he didn't know the answer to. He explored each home with us, flagging areas of concern that showed up in inspection reports. More often than not, he was more knowledgable than the selling agent onsite. One time, he found something that even the inspection report hadn't caught. Drew helped us dodge some major bullets on homes that looked nice, but had major flaws. Other realtors might have encouraged us to move forward, but Drew truly had our best interests in mind. We just bought our dream home in San Anselmo and close in a month. Drew got us a great deal through persistence, patience, and of course, some luck. I cannot recommend Drew highly enough!

My wife and I recently closed on a home, with great thanks to Drew. He was there every step of the…read moreway, answered countless questions, helped us choose a lender, inspector, structural engineer, potential contractors, and eventually made suggestions that got our offer accepted. We initially began using Redfin and Open Listings, but met Drew at a property he was showing and quickly realized that his friendly demeanor and expertise of the Marin market would be beneficial to our search. Drew quickly got to work assisting us, sharing listings, making suggestions, answering our emails into the night, and making recommendations to save us time. He worked around our schedules, often showing us homes late into weekday evenings, while the Warriors were in the Finals, and gladly gave of his time on weekends. He strikes a wonderful balance between staying in contact and not applying pressure. PLUS Drew has lots of home-improvement experience and is very knowledgable about contracting and construction budgets. Even after the deal was done, he's gone well out of his way to make sure we are settled and loving our new home. We can't say enough about our experience with Drew... do yourself a favor and start your house hunt with him today!

After working with countless professionals over the years, it is exceptionally rare to encounter…read moresomeone with the depth of intelligence, strategic insight, integrity, and market intuition that Richard brings to real estate. My husband and I first met Richard more than twenty years ago when he helped us purchase our first home, and over the decades he has guided us through the purchase of two additional properties and the sale of three homes. Having now experienced multiple transactions with him across very different market conditions, we can say without hesitation that Richard is one of the most talented and knowledgeable real estate professionals in the East Bay. Richard possesses an extraordinary understanding of the local market that goes far beyond simply knowing comparable sales or current trends. He has spent decades immersed in the East Bay and understands neighborhoods at a level that few agents ever achieve. He recognizes not only what a neighborhood is today, but where it is headed years into the future- how schools, transit, walkability, architecture, zoning, and community dynamics will shape long-term desirability and value. As Richard often says, "When you buy a home, you're really buying the neighborhood," and his ability to interpret those broader patterns has repeatedly helped us make better long-term investment decisions. What makes Richard especially exceptional is his ability to see through the superficial presentation of a property and evaluate what truly matters. During purchases, he was remarkably insightful in helping us distinguish cosmetic issues from serious concerns, and he consistently identified hidden strengths or weaknesses that others would have missed entirely. He has an impressive grasp of construction quality, design, deferred maintenance, inspection findings, drainage, foundation concerns, and renovation potential. Richard patiently walked us through inspection reports, explained technical details in understandable terms, and taught us how to evaluate homes with a far more discerning eye. Because of him, we learned how to look beyond staging and marketing and understand the actual quality and long-term value of a property. Equally impressive is Richard's responsiveness and professionalism. He is extraordinarily dependable, calm under pressure, and consistently available when needed. Whether arranging last-minute showings, answering difficult questions, navigating negotiations, or resolving unexpected issues during escrow, Richard handles everything with efficiency, intelligence, and composure. Even after decades in the business, he remains incredibly attentive and engaged with his clients. He was also personally present at every signing throughout our transactions, always patient and happy to explain anything that seemed confusing, overly technical, or unclear. In an industry where many agents disappear once negotiations are complete, Richard remained fully involved through every final detail, ensuring that nothing ever felt rushed or overwhelming. On the selling side, Richard's strategic insight proved invaluable and directly contributed to achieving outstanding sale prices for our homes. His recommendations regarding which improvements to make before listing were consistently correct, and he has an exceptional sense for which upgrades will produce meaningful returns and which are unnecessary expenses. From paint colors and lighting to landscaping, staging, repairs, and presentation, Richard understands exactly how to position a property so it resonates emotionally with buyers while maximizing value. He also works with an outstanding network of contractors and professionals who helped ensure our homes looked exceptional before going to market. Perhaps most importantly, Richard is simply a genuinely good person- thoughtful, honest, soft-spoken, and deeply trustworthy. He never pressures clients, and his advice consistently feels grounded in long-term wisdom rather than short-term gain. We have come to trust his judgment completely. Quite simply, if Richard gives you advice regarding a property, listen carefully. His insight is extraordinarily valuable, and working with him will very likely save- or earn- you a substantial amount of money over time.

Richard Matus is a shining optimal example of the calm guidance that is needed to diligently and…read moreexpertly lead you through the difficult real estate transactions in the center of San Francisco's East Bay Area. His caring and attentive service, excellent suggestions, and professional recommendations show how through decades of experience he has become a true steadfast icon of this market. I can't recommend him more highly and my perspective is unusual one as I was an agent and industry leader for more than 20 years in that same real estate market.

I worked with Andrea to sell my condo in Jack London, Oakland and am so grateful I did. After…read morespeaking with 6 agents total that all seemed great in their own way, and getting rejected by 2 of them based on "price expectations", I ended up going with Andrea. I have to say that I didn't really know what a good agent was until working with her. Andrea asked me in our first conversation what success would look like to me and I answered with a price goal and a time goal. She made both her north star and ended up exceeding it with flying colors! After spending a couple weeks prepping the property, with my anxiety on overdrive, the condo got listed on the market. After 4 days, I was blessed with Andrea getting me a strong offer above the listing price. Finding a buyer in this tough condo market was pretty amazing on its own, but to get an offer, and a strong offer at that, above my expectations was truly God-send. Even though we all know realtors make a percentage of the transaction, it never felt like Andrea was in it just for the commission, which is rare. I would work with her again in a heartbeat.

Just finished working with Andrea to buy a new home in the East Bay after finding her randomly…read moreonline. This is the 3rd or 4th time trying to dive into the crazy Bay Area housing market and Andrea is a major part of why we were able to stick with it this time and be successful. Andrea was a perfect mix of keeping us engaged and spirits up, while never making us feel pressured to buy something just to buy something. I would definitely recommend Andrea to anyone and would use her again in the future. She is also someone I would invite over once we are settled to share a glass of wine in the yard and not talk about houses.

I will be coming back to Allen Hibbard as he has been a strong advocate for me as a first time home…read morebuyer. He supported me every step of the way during this process. He thoroughly understands the market and has decades of experience as a realtor. He made sure that I fully understood the risks and value of each home that my partner and I were interested in. He worked with the selling agent so our offer would be competitive and stand out. He helped us close on a home that had 3 other competing offers. He's a great negotiator who never pressured me. I feel valued and well-represented, Allen didn't want us to spend more than we had to and I trust him. I have no reservations recommending Allen as a buying or selling agent.

I just completed a trust sale with Allen as my RE agent. He…read morewas a key part in making the process smooth and successful. From start to finish, he was always there to ensure things went smoothly. His recommendations on preparing the house to go on the market were key to getting the best offer. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a thorough and professional agent to assist in any real estate transaction.