We were very fortunate to find Xochi in our time of need when my family member was in the hospital…read moreand needed notary services. Xóchi was fast and easy to communicate with, and we arranged for her to notarize asap. She is professional, efficient and affordable. We will definitely be calling Xochi again! TY Xochi!

Responded super quickly and met me on a Sunday to get some things notarized. Very professional,…read morepunctual and reasonably priced.

I put my home up for sale after it had been rented for 20 years by the same tenant…read more I put my trust in the Evolve Real Estate team. They did not disappoint. The customer service and technical assistance were of such high quality that I felt I need to bring this performance to other home sellers or buyers. I was served by Leslie Peterson, Kristin Peterson-Bleth, and Franceseca Davila Peterson. During the cumbersome and sometimes frustrating process, I was led and guided by high-quality technical competence, knowledge of the required procedures, and problem-solving creativity. The Evolve Real Estate Team always kept me informed and was immediately responsive to my phone calls. A very happy customer. Beatrice Doyle

My wife and I worked with Leslie, Kristen, and Francesca to sell our first home and find our…read more"forever home" this past summer. Throughout the process, they kept us well-informed and were always available for our many calls, texts, and questions. They provided invaluable referrals at every stage--from trusted loan agents to skilled landscapers--and their deep knowledge of the market, familiarity with the neighborhoods we were interested in, and strong relationships with local sellers' agents made the often daunting process of buying and selling much smoother. We're especially grateful for their guidance, which not only saved us time and eased our anxiety, but also led to decisions that saved us a significant amount of money. I would wholeheartedly recommend Evolve Real Estate to any buyer or seller in the Hayward or Castro Valley area. Thank you, Evolve Real Estate, for helping us every step of the way!

Elite Home & Commercial Property Inspections did an absolutely outstanding job. From the first…read morepoint of contact to the completed inspection, everything was smooth, professional, and stress free. Scott is personable, knowledgeable, and took the time to thoroughly explain his findings in a way that was easy to understand. His attention to detail and expertise truly sets him apart. You can tell he takes pride in his work and genuinely cares about his clients. On top of that, very affordable, easy to communicate with, and scheduling was quick and convenient. If you're looking for a trustworthy, reliable, and highly professional inspection company, I can't recommend Elite enough. We will absolutely use them again and confidently recommend them to others.

Scott gave us a very thorough and detailed report that is going to go a long way in helping us…read more He also very thoughtfully and carefully explained things that were new to us and provided tips on how to navigate the issues that we found in the house Would highly recommend them for any home inspection! Thank you so much Scott and Barbara for the quick inspection and thorough report

I worked with Tim from the Ivy Group for years as he assisted me with my rental home. His guidance…read moreand practical judgment helped me keep my home and acquire another. Forever grateful to you Tim!

Tim is widely respected in the commercial real estate community for good reason. He combines deep…read moremarket knowledge with strategic thinking and a collaborative approach that makes him stand out. Even in conversations, it's clear he brings integrity, creativity, and a solutions-oriented mindset to his work. He's the type of professional you want in your corner on complex transactions.

Pedram has been my property manager for a duplex and 8 units in Berkeley for years. He is…read moreknowledgeable and efficient. His fees are very reasonable. for the past years, I rarely have any issue with tenants or repairs. if you are looking for property manager in Berkeley/Oakland area, he is an expert.

SLUMLORD. Would give zero stars if possible…read more From the moment I moved into that apartment I realized I was in a slumlord situation. When I arrived on January 19th there was no working heat and it was in the 40s at night. I was provided with a very small space heater by the "property manager" (that term feels like a big stretch) and I was absolutely freezing all night. The only reason I didn't go to a hotel was because I had just driven for 5 days straight and was literally too exhausted. Additionally, the apartment was ABSOLUTELY FILTHY (I have photos to back this up). The apartment was vacant for months so it is unclear how they did not have time to check the heat or do a basic cleaning. When I complained, Pedram gave me a credit of like $70 for both those issues which is wild as a cleaning service and a hotel stay would easily total $500. Pathetic. I knew I was in for some bullsh*t based on this. From this point on, every time something broke or needed to be fixed, and there were a lot of things that were broken UPON MOVE IN (again, this place was empty and could have been repaired beforehand), Pedram ignored my service requests in the app and my emails. I fixed things with my own time and energy and had to hound him to be reimbursed for the supplies. The whole point of renting is so that I don't have to fix things. I literally had to have a friend fix my leaking kitchen sink because the person who "fixed" it initially didn't actually fix it and Pedram would not respond to my emails at all. I begged him for help. In addition to my actual unit being terrible, the general condition of the property was abhorrent. Overgrown weeds and bushes, filthy walkways that haven't been power washed in years, garbage all over the alley where the bins are, etc. It looked totally ghetto and therefore, people treated it as such. Also, we were told with literally ZERO advanced warning that we would lose access to the washer/dryer for at least a month due to the construction project taking place in the back parking lot (earthquake retrofitting). So then I had to start taking my clothes to a laundromat which is hard to do as a professional working 50+ hr weeks. Additionally, Pedram told us we had to park our cars on the street for this project despite the workers only being there during business hours. There was no reason we had to park on the street at night, other than his negligence with regard to understanding the actual scope of the construction project. My car and several others suffered vandalism/damage due to being on the street. It was completely unnecessary, but he would have known that if he ever stepped foot onto that property or put even the smallest amount of effort into managing it. I finally had to threaten him with legal action to be allowed to break the lease, as I could not continue living in that hell hole. He will not return my security deposit and states he kept it as the lease break fee, which is of course illegal under California state law. So not only did I lose my 2k deposit, I have to pay 1k to fix my car and I paid another 1k for moving expenses. Still very seriously considering taking him to small claims court. I had a completely horrific experience at this place and I have no idea who would write a positive review. I spoke to numerous other residents who all had similar experiences and were completely frustrated and fed up. Pedram, you take advantage of people and you know it. Absolutely disgusting behavior. You ought to be ashamed of yourself. You can say I'm disgruntled about the deposit or whatever you need to, to make yourself feel better, but we both know the truth.

This couple Angel & Maricela Barron helped us buy a house & I couldn't be happier, they went above…read more& beyond to help us ! You will be pleased with the care & service you will receive from them , a team !

I bought my first Home with Maricela She was very helpful and very responsive very comforting when…read moreI had doubts. I know she put in a lot of work to make this happen for me and I am very grateful if you want to purchase your home use Maricela, You won't regret it! She was very patient and found what I was looking for. I am very happy with my purchase and I got a new place to call home! 10/10 definitely recommend!

As first-time homebuyers in the Bay Area, we couldn't have asked for a better realtor than Haylen…read moreReal Estate! The market is incredibly competitive, but Helen and Janely made the entire process feel manageable and clear from start to finish. They were patient, responsive, and took the time to explain everything so we felt confident in every decision. Their expertise and strategy truly made a difference, and we always felt like they had our best interests at heart. We're so grateful for their guidance and would highly recommend them to anyone -- especially first-time buyers in the Bay Area! I recommend them to anyone looking to buy a home in the bay area.

Excellent guidance prior to sale. We're able to sell in 4 days with multiple offers above asking.read more

After being thoroughly disappointed with the options for property management in the San Francisco…read moreBay Area, I came across Toro Property Management. They were cordial and factual about how the process would work. Robert explained the market for my vacant unit and set clear expectations. Fast forward, in two weeks it was rented for $1000 per month more than the the previous tenant. I would highly recommend contacting and partnering with Toro Property Management for your real estate needs.

Toro (Ken) helped us find someone who would live in our place while we were abroad for 5 months. It…read moreall worked really well and I am happy he took care of our house and made sure we got paid rent every month! Ken also helped us by answering a lot of questions regarding insurance, photos of the property, the garden. Pleuni (San Francisco)

20990-21030 has been here for decades but didn't see this signage before. The California Highway…read morePatrol (CHP) is just beyond the sign. had to go there to drop off some paperwork. the rest of the occupants are medical providers or medical facilities. parking spaces are dedicated to various tenants. park accordingly or u may get ticketed. (per posted signs)

These guys have always done right by me. I live and work in Castro Valley, so I'm partial to local…read morebusiness. But Adams is way better than another big mechanic here in town.

Earlier this week I went to their offices to apply for a unit in Castro Valley on Grove. The older…read moregentleman was somewhat decent. Then walks in a younger gentleman in his 20's or 30s. He was very rude and unfriendly. He actually looked like he was highly upset that my brown self was even in their office. He even rolled his eyes several times when I asked questions. I try to push aside his lack of customer service and obvious and blatant disappointment that I was in there, because I really like the location and the size of the unit they were renting. I changed my mind because if someone cannot act domesticated in a professional environment, that is a huge red flag.