Ken Jacobs is an excellent realtor! He is very dedicated to his client in the sense that he goes…read moreover and above what ANYONE would normally do to help. Ken helped me sell my elderly mother's home in Walnut Creek. She is from the old country so she kept everything she ever owned over her adult lifetime and I was tasked to clear it all out and then prep the home for sale. This was not easy for me to do as I live 30 miles away, run a business, raise two busy teenagers and also care for my elderly mother. From the moment I met with Ken, he assessed the home and had some ideas in his mind on what could be done to improve the property and then said, "Let us know how we can help!". I was not really sure what he meant by that, but he showed me that he was willing to help with any and all of it. Along with his business partner, he methodically and carefully moved all pieces of furniture from the top floor down, cleared out items and separated them as trash, recycling, donations, and for sale. He sold what he could, donated what was still useful, gave away the remainder and then called me every so often to arrange for bulky pick up of trash and recycling. He was able to clear away the vast majority of items using this method which was very cost effective. Every step of the way, things were handled with care and the home always looked so clean and the items neatly stacked and/or organized. Once the home was cleared out, Ken quickly got to gathering estimates for repairs and updates that we agreed upon. He has ready resources that he trusts that were also willing to work as hard as Ken and offer competitive pricing. Much of the repairs and upgrades were done over the busy holiday season and Ken was on it and accessible throughout the entire period of time to ensure all things went smoothly and that everything was completed on time. In fact, his vendors were so efficient, the projects finished ahead of schedule and we were able to put the house up on the market sooner than expected. Now in the actual sale of the property, Ken was able to negotiate with/guide the buying agent in presenting us an excellent offer. Things were awkward once we were in contract in the sense that the buying agent was new to her profession and was not clear in her communication or behavior. However, Ken remained in continual communication with me and had thoughtful options should the buyer and agent back out of our deal. Luckily this did not happen and we closed on an all cash offer within 11 days! I would not hesitate to recommend Ken to family and friends. He is incredibly dedicated, works hard for his clients, is incredibly thorough, is a fantastic communicator and has a great read on people. Five star service from beginning to end.

Ken Broz and Ken Jacobs of Clocktower Realty Associates were a pleasure to work with!…read more I was not sure how to choose a realtor but Ken and Ken were recommended by a friend. They were very professional and easygoing. The entire experience was painless. There is honestly nothing I could find fault in through the whole process. My situation as a seller had a few quirks but Ken and Ken helped me navigate things. They were pro-active about avoiding a few issues that they thought could be problematic. They proved the saying: A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. Ken Broz and Ken Jacobs will definitely be my next choice when I need a realtor in the area.

Julie is extremely effective, strategic, personable and professional helping to sell my home…read more Choosing her as my Realtor was an easy choice! I have worked with many Realtors in several different states over the years, and I can say that Julie shines. She has a natural sense of design, understands what buyers want, and together with her team, she transformed my home into a Crown Jewel. After a few weeks on the market, she created a multiple offer scenario, and negotiated a price that well surpassed my expectations. From start to finish, she was an excellent communicator, attentive to every detailed involved in selling my home, was incredibly supportive and helpfully optimistic. Not only is she an outstanding Realtor, Julie works hard, takes pride in her work, is kind, and has abundant integrity. I feel lucky to have found her and can't recommend her highly enough.

We sold our house during the very early days of covid, (using another agent,) and struggled to get…read moreback into the market as prices skyrocketed. We started working with Julie a couple years later. She is a wonderful! She seemingly knows everyone, obviously loves what she does, and listens to you. We are all over the map as far as houses go, and Julie rolled with us, showing us all kinds of houses in a wide price range, and a large geographical area. We are just finishing moving into our new house, and couldn't have done it without Julie's skill, tenacity, humor, and friendship. She always kept our best interests at heart. We really could not ask for a better agent. If you have a house to sell, or are looking to buy, you can not go wrong with Julie Durkee!

When we decided to sell our beautiful Piedmont home that we had lived in and loved for over forty…read moreyears we wanted to find "the best real estate agent"....When Sarah Abel came over bringing with her home baked chocolate chip cookies and all her warmth, enthusiasm, knowledge, expertise and support. ........we knew we had found the agent we wanted. And when we met Julie Garner , Sarah's partner and the rest of their wonderful team we knew we were in good hands and would get the support we needed to successfully sell our home. Sarah & Julie were very clear on what we needed to do to get the house ready for a successful sale and they totally supported us in moving forward......They work with Compass and we were able to get a compass concierge loan which enabled us to do all the improvements that would make our beautiful home even better and not have to pay for the work until the house was sold. Sarah and Julie really know the market for Piedmont and surrounding areas well; we trusted them completely and they really came thru for us. I was busy packing to move and Sarah & Julie got busy with their team preparing our home for a new family. Sarah kept close watch and encouraged me to move forward in my packing while she and her team made sure that our home was ready for a new family . We moved out of state and I was able to focus on my new life knowing that Sarah, Julie and their team were taking excellent care and preparation of our home..... getting it ready to sell. Sarah kept us informed of all the progress as the house was being prepared to be put up for sale. Their stagers were just amazing our beautiful home looked so spectacular!! Sarah, Julie, and their entire team ( and you do get an entire team working together with so much enthusiasm and care to make your home ready to be sold) I highly recommend Sarah, Julie and their exceptional caring, talented team. Thank you Sarah!!!! And your entire team!!! We are so grateful for all your help and support!!!!

Sarah is the best realtor in the Oakland Hills and Piedmont area. She is knowledgeable,…read moreprofessional, and an incredible advocate for her clients. We beat out 13 other offers on our dream home because the sellers' agent specifically wanted to work with Sarah. She went above and beyond throughout the entire process and is truly one of the kindest people I've met. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for an agent.

Keiko is a force of nature. I had no idea I was getting both Property Brothers rolled into one…read morepetite package! When I decided to have her sell my property, she took charge and transformed it into something I could have never imagined. Her assistant Jiselle and her contractors and stagers did a first rate professional job. There were a few curve balls, but, her scarfs never got ruffled. It took just two weeks to transform the place to get it ready to market. A combination of Keiko's good taste and vision made the place look amazing. And, the best part was that there were multiple offers over asking. Keiko was calm and collected throughout the whole process.  She should definitely have your own TV show!

I don't even know where to begin to thank Patrick for all the work he's put into helping us find a…read morehome in this crazy market. We've been searching for a little over a year. It felt like we looked at hundreds of homes, submitted several unsuccessful offers, and went for an emotional roller coaster ride through it all. We'd find a home, fall in love, get a verbal reassurance that things were looking good, then at the last minute, someone with a boatload of cash would come in and outbid us. It felt like the story of our life the past year. Patrick never gave up hope. He remained relentless in his search for us. He made sure we knew everything we were getting into. He gave us tips and tricks to make our offer stand out. He would keep on top of the selling agent constantly to make sure he aware of everything that was happening. He's extremely responsive. We never felt like we didn't know what was going on. We were new to the market a year ago, so we were timid in our offers but he remained patient with us. As the market got crazier, we got more aggressive. I think we felt comfortable because Patrick made us feel that way. If you're looking to buy/sell and you want a knowledgeable, sincere, honest, and experienced agent, I highly recommend Patrick. I promise you won't regret the decision.

Jen is a wonderful realtor. She worked with us for weeks as we searched for the right home for our…read morefamily. When we finally found the right house, she was on top of every detail. So much so that we barely had to worry about a thing. She communicated well and always advocated for the best for us. She is very kind, funny, and generous with her time. I cannot remember how many times I told her she was a miracle. I would highly recommend her, especially if you are a first time home buyer. She walked us through the entire process and made sure we felt comfortable at every step. When the seller's listing agent did not follow through with their commitments, she step in and took care of everything. I could not recommend her enough.

Working with Jen was a tremendous experience. I was actually purchasing my home remotely from…read moreacross the country and she coordinated everything with me and my local family members to put the sale together. She could not have been more knowledgeable, responsive, and honest. This was my first time purchasing a home and I knew very quickly that I was in safe hands with Jen.

I had the pleasure of being represented by Mike. He was super professional, honest and very well…read moreorganized. This was my first time purchasing a home and Mike was really patient and thorough. He responded promptly to my emails and always answered the phone. During the closing period Mike worked hard to ensure that my closing costs were reduced as much as possible. He also has good relations with all parties involved from the inspectors and contractors, to the title company. Even after the sale of the property, Mike went out of his way to check in on the property while I was out of town and not yet able to move in. I found Fracisco Realty to be an excellent, honest family business and I would recommend them to anyone buying or selling a home.

Mike Fracisco was our realtor when we recently purchased a home in Livermore, and we feel so…read morefortunate to have met him via a referral. He was truly our advocate throughout the stressful process of Bay Area home buying. Mike was professional, organized, and easy to communicate with. He dropped everything on a holiday weekend to help facilitate our house purchase. Throughout the offer and escrow process, Mike was on hand for everything we needed, and he kept us well informed with regular calls and texts. Plus he is such a nice person! His kindness and calmness went a long way towards putting us at ease. He has integrity and experience, two qualities that are hard to find in real estate. We love our new home, and we thank Mike for helping us get there!

Jeremy went "above and beyond" when helping my my wife and I sell our home in the Montclair section…read moreof Oakland. His positive attitude and hard work made him a joy to work with and made him invaluable in this process. Jeremy's personal attention to every detail helped us sell our home in a difficult market. I'd highly recommend Jeremy.

My partner and I bought our first home in May 2021 and are so glad that Jeremy was our realtor! As…read morefirst time buyers who knew nothing about the process, Jeremy was extremely supportive and guided us every step of the way. Jeremy is punctual and attentive. He took the time of day to visit each home with us and work with our schedules. He made us feel valued and was available in-person and on the phone for every question we had. There was a day where we walked through more than 7 units, and Jeremy patiently accompanied us and gave valuable input on the quality of each home. My partner and I appreciated Jeremy's market knowledge and honesty. He has an eye for spotting what kind of renovations were done to each home, the work required to maintain it, and what a competitive offer would look like. Even in a hot market, he never rushed us into a decision or pushed us to bid higher than we were comfortable with. He gave his honest opinions and brought up concerns about homes that seemed difficult to maintain or didn't seem like they would increase in value. We ended up with a well maintained home that fit all of our criteria so I'm glad he encouraged us not to settle! Jeremy's reliability, industry knowledge, and trustworthiness make him an incredible realtor and person in general, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a home!

Margaret represented us for the purchase of our townhome in Moraga eight years ago, and for its…read morerecent sale, so we have witnessed her expertise from both sides of the process. She is a wonder. Her depth of knowledge is amazing - about the financial process, inspection and construction, and the real estate market. She's just savvy. She's incredibly hard working, as was noted by everyone from the carpet cleaner to the title company representative. She's also extraordinarily organized, and managed the staging, the repairs, the cleaning, design upgrades and more. She always made herself available to take care of whatever needed to be done. Communication is so vital in these transactions and she couldn't have been any better - immediate, concise and clear. And finally, she's a delight to work with. Thank you Margaret!

We have known Margaret for many years and were aware of her dedication to her clients, her deep…read moreknowledge of the real estate market in this area, and experience. When it came time for our daughter to buy her first home, we didn't hesitate to ask Margaret to represent us. From the very beginning, she advised us on how to look for property, of what to be aware, and how to get pre-approved. She provided us with the names and contact information for lenders, insurance agents and title companies. When we found the property, she immediately sent us comparables, neighborhood information, and a detailed history of the unit. The contract was written with our best interest in mind, covering every aspect of the sale. Throughout the process, we felt very grateful to have such a delightful, honest, and thorough agent working along with us. We were a team. The transaction, from first open house to getting the keys, lasted 3 weeks...in the middle of the winter holidays. It would never have happened without Margaret's help, attention to detail, and energy.