Katrena prior is the best real estate agent ever. Period. 1…read more Consistent 2. Ethical 3. Enthusiastic/great energy 4. Knowledgeable 5. Patient 6. Great teacher She definitely adds warmth to this business and was extremely helpful given my limited knowledge as a first time home buyer I love my new (recently remodeled) home and I'm thankful for her subtle push to make me as competitive as possible in this market

We had no idea what we had in store when we started our journey to buy our first home in the Bay…read moreArea. Good thing we had Katrena's knowledge and humor to guide the way!! Katrena was kind, patient and helped us make sense of every detail of this crazy process, especially when we experienced some very challenging and disappointing offers. In hindsight, Katrena was our fortune teller; she promised us from the beginning that she wouldn't let us buy a home we didn't absolutely love and she was 110% right. With Katrena's expertise and professional (and moral!) support, we ended up securing a home that matched our needs more than we could have imagined. From start to end, we can't recommend Katrena and her team enough!!

Throughout our transaction, your meticulous attention to detail and proactive communication made…read moreour escrow together smooth and efficient. Your collaborative spirit and positive attitude further enriched our partnership, setting a standard of excellence for our industry. In recognizing your contributions, I am inspired by your unwavering pursuit of professionalism and integrity. Your approach not only enhances the client experience but also elevates the reputation of our profession as a whole. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with someone of your caliber and can't wait until to do another transaction with you in the near future.

I am so happy that my Husband and I selected Angelica as our Realtor! Angelica went above and…read morebeyond with her attention to detail and care for us! My Husband and I were very new to the process and asked a million questions along the way. Before we made our decision to select Angelica, she booked a "get to know me" type of interview consultation. I really appreciated the initial appointment because it allowed us to converse freely and ask any preliminary questions. We opted to select our own lender instead of the recommendation from Angelica, and she did not try to pressure or persuade us to change our decision. Ultimately, we regretted that decision because our lender dropped the ball and caused us so much avoidable stress. There were multiple mistakes from our outside lender and Angelica was such an advocate for us. Not only did she act as our Realtor, but she continuously followed up to get answers/clarification. Angelica was very knowledgeable with VA loans, so we felt very confident with working with her to close a deal. What impressed me the most is her caring attitude! I felt her genuine passion for the work she does, and it was very evident that she wanted to make sure all of our wants/needs were met. We saw the home, made the offer shortly after the viewing, and the offer was accepted the next day! Once the offer was accepted, Angelica prepared a very thorough PowerPoint presentation on the next steps before closing. The PowerPoint was super helpful! We called/texted/emailed so much that it started to feel like Angelica was a part of our family. We are now living in our home and we have Angelica to thank for that! I would recommend her to anyone interested in purchasing!

Christine is an absolute ANGEL!!! I felt like I knew her for years! She's quick to answer and get…read moreahold of, she's on top of ANY questions! And very good at explaining process of buying. I'd definitely consider her again!

I would give Christine 10 stars if I could, she's that good! She's incredibly knowledgeable about…read morethe Bay Area housing market and knows all the micro-neighborhoods within it. She's reliable, responsive, and best of all she fights for her clients tooth and nail to get the house of their dreams. I spent a few months working with her closely to buy my first house, and the home we ended up in surpassed all my expectations! It just wouldn't have happened without Christine's dedication and partnership. She's very well respected among lenders and mortgage brokers in the Bay Area; they know she means business. She's also just a super fun, awesome person who will give 150% until she makes your dreams come true. 10 stars out of 5!!

We have been working with BG Asset Management since few months. On board process was very smooth…read moreand Ryan and Kim always very quick on responding to our questions. Our place was on market for just couple of weeks and able to find tenants very quickly. We look forward to working with them for many more years.

I had a very frustrating and disappointing experience with BG Asset Management during the rental…read moreapplication process. My credit report clearly indicated that there was a security freeze on my file. Despite that, I was told in writing that I could provide 12 months of alternative payment history (such as utility or phone bills) to move forward. I relied on that direction and submitted everything requested. After doing so, they changed their position and said they could no longer accept that documentation because of the credit freeze--something that was already known from the beginning. Even more concerning, they acknowledged the inconsistency, but refused to rectify the situation. The only solution they offered was for me to submit a completely new application, rather than continuing with the one I had already completed. They also repeatedly requested information that had already been provided, and asked for additional banking records to verify where deposits from my paystubs were going, which felt excessive and unnecessary. Communication was extremely poor. I called at least seven times using different phone numbers, and no one ever answered. Their customer service line disconnects, and the only responses I received were via email--about once per day, making it very difficult to resolve anything in a timely manner. Overall, the process lacked transparency, consistency, and professionalism. Being given clear instructions, complying fully, and then having the requirements changed--without any effort to correct it--raises serious concerns about how applications are handled. I would strongly recommend others proceed with caution.

Not all real estate agents are created equal--and Mariama is truly the best of the best. My partner…read moreand I have worked with many agents over the years and have experienced the full spectrum: the good, the bad, and the downright frustrating. Before our most recent search, I felt disheartened--not just because of the challenging housing market, but because previous agents had been dismissive, condescending, or simply too busy to offer real support. Mariama was the complete opposite. From our first conversation, she took the time to really understand our needs, our budget, our preferences, and the neighborhoods we were considering. We never felt rushed. She made us feel seen, heard, and genuinely cared for. She was honest and transparent about what to expect, and she showed incredible patience when we hit moments of uncertainty. It also makes perfect sense that she surrounds herself with high-caliber vendors--inspectors, lenders, and escrow professionals--who reflect her same level of professionalism and care. Together, they made the process of buying a home feel almost easy. Angela, a member of Mariama's team and a skilled agent in her own right, was also incredibly helpful throughout our search. She accompanied us on showings, offered thoughtful insight, and contributed meaningfully at every step. Mariama went above and beyond, and I cannot recommend her highly enough.

There is a reason why Mariama has a perfect five rating. She really does excel at what she does…read more It's Hubbers' first run at selling property. It's been a long minute since I've done it so it wasn't easy explaining the whole process to him. I figure we should get a professional and go from there. He took the lead on the whole process. He wanted someone who's from the general area because it just means whoever it is is familiar with the area. He found Mariama on Yelp. When we met her, it reminded him that they've crossed paths before: back when he was looking to buy. (He might have looked at a property she was showcasing.) Way to break the ice, eh? She was incredibly easy to work with. I felt comfortable with her off the bat. She understood we were sorta in a unique situation of not being physically anywhere near the property when it goes on the market. No problemo! She took care of everything. There was very minimal work we had to do on our end. We had an issue with HOA which she handled like a champ. The communication was open. Signing paperwork was easy. She was always available and quick to respond when we had questions or concerns. The entire process was incredibly effortless. It literally took a little over a couple weeks from beginning to end. We closed way earlier than we anticipated. It was so fast, we didn't even feel any type of "wait." So, yeah. We know EXACTLY why she has a perfect rating. We can confidently say we have first hand experience of that. And what a perfect experience it is! Thank you, Mariama (and your crew!) for making this process so easy for us! If at anytime we need your services again (or hear from anyone needing recommendations) you can certainly count on us!

I can't say enough good things about Ricardo. He was attentive, communicative and easy going. His…read morelaid back personality makes him easy to work with, yet he still gets things done in a timely manner. He was great about catching mistakes on our end, and giving us reminders when we needed them. He clearly is a people person, who knows how the market works and is transparent all the way through. I highly recommend him.

Ricardo was excellent and always professional. We used him as our realtor to sell our home…read morerecently. Throughout the entire process, he provided valuable knowledge and expertise; it felt good to be able to trust our realtor. Our home sold and the process would not have gone as smoothly without all of his many years of experience.

We worked with Marie 5 years ago to sell and buy homes here in Pinole, and we had great experience…read morewith her. Now another opportunity came for us to sell our current home in Pinole and purchase a new home in Hercules, we could only think of Marie to call! She knows the area, current trends and regulations, her advise is to the point from upgrades, repairs, staging to pricing the house. She is very personable and helps your sell/buy process like own family. She always follows up if any documents or signature is missing, or any questions we should be asking to seller/buyer, so you don't have to worry about the overwhelming paperwork of transaction. Thank you Marie !

I refer to Marie as Captain Marie, Wonder Realtor for her super-service and proactive management of…read morereal estate negotiations. She is friendly and often goes out of her way, and above and beyond in order to get the best results for her clients. She told us about the area (which was new to us), took us to many great houses in our range (sometimes taking a full day of showing), and was a great help in using her experience to offer negotiation advice. She was always prompt and friendly, and often offered extra advice even after closing, such as recommending local service-people. She was always working for us and getting us the best deal. She even advised me to ask for credits on the sale, even though I would have been happy to pay more and it would have increased her commission. I would heartily recommend Marie to anyone selling or buying around the Hercules/East Bay area. She knows her trade and the area very well and was a real pleasure to work with. House hunting is not an easy process, and we were glad to have Marie there to help us at every step.

Working with Garrett to sell our condo and purchase our dream home was an incredibly smooth and…read morestress-free experience. We had actually been in touch with him for about 3-4 years before making the move. During that time, we went back and forth a few times about whether we were ready to sell and start looking for something new. Through it all, Garrett remained patient, responsive, and never made us feel pressured. He always respected our timing and let us move forward when we felt ready. When we finally decided it was time to take the next step, Garrett was the first person we called. From there, he walked us through the entire process, answering every question we had--even the small or silly ones. He was always quick to respond and made sure we understood what was coming next so we never felt uncertain about the process. Once our condo was listed, we received an offer within the first two weeks and closed about a month later. Shortly after that, we found the home we were hoping for and had our offer accepted just five days later. Everything came together perfectly, and we couldn't be happier with how it all turned out. If you're thinking about buying or selling a home, I truly wouldn't recommend anyone else. Garrett is extremely knowledgeable, easy to work with, and makes sure his clients feel heard and informed throughout the entire process. He's punctual, dependable, and always follows through on what he says he'll do--which means a lot to us. Most importantly, the whole experience felt genuine. At no point did we feel like we were being "sold" anything. Garrett is authentic in the way he works with people, and that made the experience even better.

We worked with Garrett to buy our home in Fairfield, and I honestly couldn't have asked for a…read morebetter experience. From start to finish, he was incredibly responsive, patient, and supportive. Both of us work first responder schedules, and he always found ways to communicate and keep us updated -- even when our availability didn't match. He made sure we each were in the loop, understood the next steps, and felt confident in every decision. What stood out most was how present and available he was. Any question, any time -- he never made us feel rushed or inconvenient. It really felt like he cared about our family and our outcome, not just the transaction. We're so grateful to have had Garrett on our side. If you're looking for someone who's professional, dedicated, and genuinely invested in helping you find the right home, we can't recommend him enough.

Sarah is a ride-or-die, absolute rockstar of a realtor. During our year and a half of searching for…read morea home, Sarah spent hours upon hours with us visiting houses, scrutinizing them closely, guiding us through disclosures, and strategizing on offers. Her generosity with her time and expertise, responsiveness, and communication are second to none. She never pushed us and checked in consistently about what we felt comfortable with, and when we agonized over decisions or chose not to offer, she was always unbelievably patient and supportive. She jumped on multiple last minute offers for us with total grace and professionalism. Her structural knowledge and expertise was the most amazing asset and she built deep trust by giving it to us straight when a house's issues were profound and concerning. She proved time and time again to us that she was genuinely invested in helping us find the right home, whatever it took, telling us multiple times she was in it with us for the long haul. We had life conversations in the crawl space under houses, experienced the worst attic she had ever been in, and frankly just enjoyed hanging out with her as a great human. She is not afraid to get her hands dirty, and goes so far above and beyond for her clients, it's astounding. When we finally found a home, it was one she sent us which we had overlooked but because of her network and relationships, we were able to jump on an opportunity quickly and make a winning offer. Thanks to her we had exact clarity on the work needed and expected costs. And she continued to support us through escrow and after closing, answering every question, strategizing about repairs, and sharing her invaluable list of trusted local contacts, smoothing the way at every stage. She is deeply embedded in the East Bay real estate community which is critical in such a tough and small market - relationships really matter. We also got to work with her daughter Ellie a few times, who is just as wonderful. They are truly the dream team. We are so grateful to work with and know Sarah, and cannot recommend her highly enough.

As a Realtor with 27 years of experience at a world-renowned luxury brokerage, I have very high…read morestandards when it comes to real estate professionals. When my husband and his siblings needed to sell their parents' home after 58 years of family ownership, we knew we needed someone exceptional. Sarah Ridge exceeded every expectation. Not only is Sarah an expert in the Berkeley and El Cerrito market, but she also brought together an outstanding team that made the entire process seamless. From strategic pricing and marketing to thoughtful updates, staging, and preparation, every recommendation was spot-on and designed to maximize the home's appeal and value. What impressed me most was Sarah's ability to guide our family through what was an incredibly emotional transition. She was always available, communicated clearly, and patiently walked everyone through each step of the process. Her professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail gave us complete confidence from start to finish. Thanks to Sarah's market knowledge, strong negotiation skills, and excellent relationships with other agents, we received multiple offers and ultimately found the perfect buyer for this cherished family home. The entire experience could not have gone more smoothly. Sarah is constantly studying the market, touring new inventory, and maintaining strong relationships throughout the East Bay, giving her an unmatched pulse on the local real estate landscape. If you're buying or selling in Berkeley, El Cerrito, or the surrounding East Bay communities, I cannot recommend Sarah highly enough. You will be in exceptional hands. Simply put, I wouldn't choose anyone else for this area.

Several friends have been so pleased with Victor's services in selling their homes. He has done an…read moreoutstanding job for me with property management. The office is involved with community activities that make our town uniquely special. Realty World has my highest recommendation.

Frankly, I don't understand the 5 stars reviews and need to express some doubt as to their…read morevalidity. My experience with Viktor Manrique was not positive. He was the most unresponsive and most unhelpful listing realtor throughout my buying process. He ignored requests and inquiries by my buyer's agent or his assistant; he was in the wind. An issue arose 21/2 years aftrer COE for which both my realtor and I sent numerous emails to him with a question for the sellers - he not even responded or acknowledged the emails, let alone assist with the request. While none of this is illegal, it is not good practice to not even adhere to the slightest professional courtesy and social conventon of responding to emails, texts, calls. I'd stay away from Viktor Manrique and would personally not buy a home where he was the listing agent no matter how much I liked the house.