Imad is an amazing mortgage advisor!!…read more We were in the middle of closing when we ran into issues from our "big bank" lender asking too many questions. After supplying answers and documentation to all questions I kept receiving the answer, "it's up to underwriting and who gets your file". With pressure to close quick those answers were not acceptable and we didn't know if we would meet our close date. Just one more document. I'm stepped Imad. After an entire day without contact from "big bank" we contacted Imad in the evening, explained our situation, uploaded documents. By the end of the next day I was signing estimates. Next day, appraisal ordered. 2 days later, secured our mortgage and successfully closed on our house. Of course, the rate "big bank" offered couldn't be beat but our rate was minimally higher. Imad assured I'd hear from him in a few months to discuss and prepare for potential refinancing. The service Imad provided was not secure a mortgage, say goodbye. However, we developed a relationship where I know he is aware of my mortgage situation and I know I will hear from him when I can benefit from a rate reduction. Thank you Imad for your professionalism and help!

Fantastic mortgage broker and wonderful experience. Imad is everything you want in a mortgage…read morebroker- professional, efficient, competitive, honest, transparent, but also personable, endearing, and makes it a point to be available to his clients. I vetted several brokers including ones I have used before. Imad was upfront with his quotes and what he could deliver, and went out of his way discuss every possible scenario to ensure I got the exact product that I needed. Most brokers require you to initiate those questions regarding other products because they usually offer you what they feel is best for you, whereas Imad seems to enjoy discussing different products and helping you navigate your options. He provided a true concierge service. By shopping around, I expected to get the best possible deal, which Imad delivered, what I did not expect was Imad being such a pleasure to work with. He went out of his way to ensure I understood everything, insisted on explaining every last thing to make sure I understood every penny that was coming in and coming out, zero surprises. He regularly checked up at every milestone. He set and managed all my expectations and either met or exceeded them. He clearly knows what he is doing. Great experience, great loan, great guy.

We found Sameer online while searching for a buyer's agent who offered a good rebate rate. As…read morefirst-time homebuyers, we were quite new to the process. From our very first call, Sameer patiently walked us through every step and answered all our questions--it was incredibly educational and reassuring. The house-hunting journey can be overwhelming, and at one point we paused our search for a few weeks due to work. Sameer gave us a gentle but timely push to get back on track. Thanks to that, we got our pre-approval done in time, which was key to making offers when the right opportunity came. Once we had a few houses in mind, Sameer was highly responsive--helping us review comps, gathering disclosures, and communicating with sellers' agents. We had many late-night and early-morning discussions, and he was always available. He respected our preferences throughout but also offered valuable guidance when we needed it most. Our first offer on what would become our dream home didn't get accepted. When the sellers later relisted it at a significantly higher price, we were disheartened. But Sameer encouraged us to move forward with an offer we were comfortable with--and thanks to his persistence and coordination, our second offer was accepted. We got our dream home. Another huge plus was the generous rebate Sameer offered. It completely covered our closing costs--meaning we only had to pay the down payment out of pocket. That eased a lot of financial pressure and made the closing process so much smoother for us. It's been a truly pleasant experience working with Sameer. He's responsive, knowledgeable, and knows how to balance patience with the right level of motivation. We'd happily work with him again and recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home.

Sameer is great. Response is key for buying a house and he…read morewas always very quick to respond. Highly recommend anyone who is looking for the rebate.

My siblings and I closed on the sale of our childhood home yesterday. Selling the home was a very…read moreemotional experience. The professionals at Guide Real Estate made the experience palpable to me at least. We interviewed several realtors and when the interview with Guide was completed we already knew which direction we were going to go in despite still having to interview one more realtor. Prior to listing the home we had an estate sale. After the estate sale we literally stepped back and watch Guide Realtors take over. The Lehr's were fantastic. Alex and Drew priced the home for a quick sale. Denise Lehr coordinated the donation and/or disposal of all personal belongings that were left over after the sale. After the house was empty, Denise along with Katie coordinated with contractors to prepare the home for sale. They coordinated exterior and interior painting, upgrades to interior lighting, removal of all carpeting and refinishing the original 80 year old hardwood floors. Eric helped to keep us on track by insuring that all documentation was completed and signed on time. Once Guide Realty stepped in we were able to step back and let them take control. I can't recall the exact timing but the home had multiple offers after only one open house. With Alex's guidance we countered the offer and ultimately sold the home at $115,000 over listed price. Thank you so much Alex, Drew, Denise, Katie, and Eric.

They were wonderful to work with in the sake of our family home. Very knowledgeable, thorough, and…read moreprepared for everything that occurred during the process. From day one we knew they were the right real estate company for us. Handled all aspects of improvements prior to sale and did great job of marketing property. Home went on the market and was sold in less than a week. If you need a reliable team on your side for the sake or purchase of property you should definitely check out Guide Real Estate.

We worked with Keith and Kris multiple times throughout the years. From our interaction with them,…read morethey are always very professional, competitive, understanding and responsive. Here are a few examples: 1. They offer their honest opinions regardless of whether or not they will do business with us this time. There was a time that we went up to Keith and Kris to sell our rental house to get rid of the landlord frustrations. Although helping us to sell the houses would benefit their business, they still analyzed with us the pros and cons to sell or own, did all the appraisal work but left the choice to us . Eventually we decided not to sell the house however we kept long-lasting relationship with the Walker team. 2. They provided professional guidance during the house shopping process. There was this time when both COVID restriction and holiday seasons made very low housing inventories, despite the super hot housing market, they were very patient in showing the houses, went out their ways to meet up our needs, tell us more than the property itself but also what to avoid as new home buyers. We were very impressed that Kris was able to handle complicated situation and had solid insights at such a young age. 3. We were under stress to close our deals however multiple unexpected events occurred to complicate the situation. The Walker team negotiated with the owner to buy us more time, dealt with the owners' stress to close out, and even asked for more from the owner for us, just because they think it's the fair thing to do. This is rare in this strong-seller market nowadays. 4. They went extra miles to help us beyond house-shopping - they helped us so many times by using their own connections. The contacts that they shared with us, e.g.: the pest-control team, the property manager, even the loan agents, are all very good-quality. Working with Keith and Kris is like working with a whole package of professionals, you won't be anxious or stressful when you know they got your back. It was a pleasant interaction and learning experience with Keith and Kris, I would strongly recommend them to others.

Good experience. It was nice beginning my journey to a new home with the walker team.read more

The Myrick team is by far the best realtors I've ever worked with in the Bay Area. They are there…read moreto support you whether you're buying or selling and are honest thoughtful giving the best advice possible. They are also so well connected in the Valley that their resources are extensive. We've recently sold our home in Santa Clara after the Myrick's helped us plan out our preparations, from packing, painting where necessary and staging. Our home sold in the first weekend and over our asking price. We're extremely fortunate to have worked with them. But it didn't end there! Our search for the next home was on their watch and we landed a new home that we're s Delighted with.

I was lucky to have Denise recommended by a friend. She is extremely knowledgeable and great to…read morework with. I needed recommendations for a client of mine to get his home ready to put on the market. I looked to Denise for insight and recommendations for people she works with such as; Painters, Stagers, Appraisers, and Carpet installers and cleaners. All of her recommendations were extremely professional and I will be using them again. If you are looking for a highly professional team to work with, look no farther than Denise and Jim Myrick. They will be able to help you with all aspects of getting your home ready to go on the market, sold, and are a pleasure to work with.

We were looking for a house in the Evergreen area of San Jose,CA to retire, in the next 2 months…read more We are so lucky to have met Don Orason and his team of top agents, They provided us with excellent service, professionalism and knowledge of the area. We are so grateful that Don was always able to provide intelligent and suitable answers to all our questions. He also had many great suggestions to help us make good decisions. Buying a house can be a very long and intense procedure. There are so many things involved, from choosing the right home, making a "good" offer, negotiating a great price and great terms. Even after the close of the deal there are still many other things that could be stressful and scare you but Don always offers answers to any issues, with attention to details and patience from beginning to the end and even after the close of escrow. We are so very happy to have a wonderful, new home. Me and my wife are really thankful for all Don and the Silicon Valley Real Team did for us. I believe Don and his team are the best choice for a realtor when you want to buy or sell a home, highly recommend. Call Don asap.

Don and Eden have all it takes to support turnkey residential and mixed use real estate in the…read moreentire Bay Area! Bought two properties with Eden within the last 18 months!

I first met Kraig in 2010 when I was trying to buy a house in Rocklin (near Sacramento). Back in…read morethe housing crisis, there were a lot of short sales, and realtors needed a lot of skills and patience to close deals. Kraig helped me find a great house and was able to navigate the 4+ month short sale process. In 2016, I saw a house I wanted to buy and though I knew he was now primarily in the South Bay Area, and not in Sacramento, but I wanted to offer him the opportunity to help me with these transactions, or at worse, refer me to someone who could help. Kraig was more than helpful. He came up to Rocklin and we did a walk through of this house. He suggested an offering price and was able to negotiate an acceptable price. He had a network of people who could help with the home inspections and small repairs, so my stress level was quite minimal. He was available via phone, text and email which helped me be assured that everything was running smooth, even if we were miles apart. After buying this house, I needed to get my other house on the market and sold. Kraig was there for that whole process as well. With the open house and the repair people again helping to get whatever small repairs and inspections were necessary to get the house sold in record time. I know he can take his skills and dedication into the South Bay Area market, and know that Kraig is excellent and trustworthy of your time and dreams. No doubt he can help make your real estate dreams come true. Give him a call.

My wife and I recommend the Crum Constantino team for their diligent work getting our house ready…read morefor sale and keeping us informed every step of the way. Their hard work helped get our house sold right after our open house weekend. We were not expecting it to sell so fast! We were overjoyed, and still are, with the process and the Crum Constantino team.

Donna & Barney of the Colangelo Group, Thank you for making such a stressful time in our lives so…read moreeasy!!! We had the pleasure of working with Donna and Barney for the sale of our house The entire process of working, from our first meeting to the final transaction, was entirely smooth and extremely personable. We could reach them anytime and they kept us informed on every critical detail in a prompt and courteous manner. Furthermore they were simply outstanding in the negotiating process to help us get the best value and get us what we really were looking for in light of the changing market dynamics! They dealt with all of the related processes, from inspections, housing upgrade ideas, staging ideas for the house, setting up Open Houses, advertising, etc Would recommend them without hesitation.

I had the misfortune of living in a rental unit that was part of a duplex property being sold by…read morethe Colangelo group. Despite my cooperation with their frequent open house schedules to accommodate pushy developers/buyers, they managed to make sure the property owners (both new and old) got everything they wanted, because why bother treating lowly renters with any sort of courtesy? I'm sure they got a nice commission out of the place, so this review really is pretty pointless, but if I'm ever in the market to buy a home, I want a realtor who treats buyers, sellers, and tenants with respect--regardless of who has financial interest. I'm an easygoing and clean tenant, had no pets living in the unit, no mess, etc. so not really sure what they were so concerned about. I was promised by seller and realtor that both would give me a great reference (since I ended up getting 60 days' notice literally the day the sale closed), yet when prospective landlords called the Colangelo group, they couldn't be bothered to respond. I get that they don't have to offer me a reference, but then why bring it up? Two stars because they did always tell me when they would be coming by (I realize this is the law, but we're setting the bar low here), and I can't speak to how they actually operate from a buyer's or seller's perspective. Hey, we all know that money talks.