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.

As second-time home buyers, we felt extremely lucky to have Kevin & Sunil as our real estate…read moreagents. Both of them are knowledgeable professionals. With our very stringent must have lists for our home, Kevin was very patient and understood what we were looking for. He was always available to answer questions we had, help us analyze the property and even point out why something may or may not work for us based on what we were looking for. We appreciated that honestly and not being rushed in to putting an offer. In addition, both Kevin and Sunil guided us in various aspects like the inspections, post-purchase cost documentation, what we need to do etc. If you are in the market for purchasing a home, we would highly recommend Kevin and Sunil to represent you as your agents.

Sunil and his team helped us buy a new home in Union City. They have been phenomenal through the…read moreentire process, educating us on various parts of the process right from high-level things like property location to the nitty-gritty details on home construction. I highly recommend Sunil and Kevin to anyone looking to purchase a new home! As someone new to this process, they took the time and effort to walk us through the entire gig. Throughout the process not only did he educate us about the process but also managed to understand our preferences as home-buyers. He picked properties that matched our preferences and were in good neighborhoods. Sunil and Kevin took the effort to ensure that we were happy with the decisions made, fine-tuning preferences and did not shy away from giving unbiased opinions as mature experienced real-estate agents. Ultimately they were focussed on ensuring that we as home-buyers were happy at the end. While we had worked with other agents initially, once we started working with Sunil and Kevin, we immediately realized the difference in expertise, guidance and their focus on long-term customer satisfaction. The home buying process can be an anxious and long journey, especially if you are a new home-buyer, so being in good hands matters tremendously! They made the entire process seamless, hassle-free and most importantly - something that resulted in us being happy "home-owners" at the end.

Yvette Teng is the realtor you need! My spouse and I were looking for our first home together and…read morewere satisfied working with Yvette through this new adventure. We wanted a verified and authentic realtor that was reputable and found her! This review is not solicited; it is our honest review after four months of working with Yvette. BACKGROUND: - We were first-time home buyers in the Bay Area and needed a realtor with an experienced reputation. - We had a lot of questions and were very picky about finding a home; we did not want a house near a graveyard, school, and within earshot distance from a train. Yvette was very accommodating and patient with us in finding a home with these requirements and big-picture questions throughout the process. - We spent a few months touring homes with Yvette until we found one that met our standards and price range. - Yvette and her team helped us understand what was happening every step of the way. - This home purchase and escrow was completed before the National Association of Realtors July 2024 settlement on who pays buyer commissions. QUALITIES: - She had a high level of knowledge of the current housing market and the neighborhood we were interested in. - She frequently sent us great matches for what we were looking for. - She pointed out subtle things that we would have missed but were important for our decision process during home tours. - She was always flexible and available for home tours and phone calls. If she was not available for calls, she was very attentive through text messages. - She was strategic in setting and managing expectations on homes and the paperwork. - She was honest and transparent throughout the entire process. She treated the situation as if she were purchasing the property--she looked out for us and had our best interests in mind. - During the processes of the home search, bidding on homes, escrow and paperwork, moving into the home, and after moving into the home, Yvette was attentive and constantly checked in on us to ensure we were comfortable and informed. My family and I highly recommend Yvette Teng and her exceptional team. Home buying is incredibly stressful, but Yvette maintained a calm and confident mindset and kept our anxieties low. Her promptness, strategic mindset, positive energy, and knowledge of the market are why we will not hesitate to call Yvette when we are looking to buy again.

Yvette helped us buy a new home and sell our old one about three years ago, both in Hayward. And…read moreall in the course of a few months. Her work was amazing. From guiding us through the complex process and timing, to referring us to good contractors, to listening without judgement to our concerns along the way, to preparing our previous home for sale, this lady took care of business and got the job done everytime. Highly recommended.

We were referred to Cristina Bales and Les Fohl by a family member, and we had an absolutely…read morefantastic experience working with them. From the very beginning, they laid out a clear strategy and walked us through their process with confidence and professionalism. We trusted their approach completely -- and it paid off. Thanks to their expertise and execution, our home sold for nearly 25% over the asking price. Cristina and Les communicated with us every step of the way. We always felt informed, supported, and genuinely treated as partners in the process. Their work ethic is exceptional. They went above and beyond in preparing, marketing, and managing every detail of the sale. They truly operate as concierge realtors -- coordinating improvements, guiding presentation decisions, and making what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and manageable. They handled the heavy lifting so we could focus on the bigger picture. We would absolutely work with Cristina and Les again for any future real estate needs. If you are looking for trusted professionals who deliver outstanding results, we cannot recommend them highly enough.

IF I COULD GIVE 10 STARS TO THIS POWER HOUSE TEAM I WOULD!!! We've worked with many realtors but,…read more Fohl Realty is thee best in the industry! Highly recommend Les Fohl, Cristina Bales & Jeff Fajardo for anything real estate & especially complex cases ! With their vast experience & resources they handled a very complicated almost impossible transaction couple years ago for our family and Les & Cristina sold our homes within a week! Then Jeff Fajardo helped us quickly buy a home in Tracy. Jeff is great to work with as well and always available for anything you need! Recently ,Cristina & Les came again and helped us strategize for an out of state move w/ a remodel & sold our home within days and helped us find a great realtor in NV! Cristina had many resources for anything we needed, was always available, encouraging & is she smart ! I would trust her & Les' judgement and knowledge fully! She even sold my brother's home in Stockton quickly which was a difficult rental case as well. All of their staff Gianna & Cassondra that handled the administrative tasks were great too! Patient, friendly & very knowledgeable team ! Thank you Fohl Realty once again for all your help making a dream into reality ! From our entire family , God bless!

We highly recommend Leticia! From the very beginning, she gave our family confidence by assuring us…read moreshe would guide us through every step of the process, and she truly did. Her ability to communicate fluently in both English and Spanish was invaluable. She took the time to translate and made sure everyone in our family understood what was happening, answered all of our questions, and kept us informed throughout the entire process. Buying and selling a home can be stressful, but Leticia made everything much easier with her knowledge, professionalism, and genuine care. She always had our family's best interests at heart, and we are so grateful for her support. We highly recommend Leticia! ¡Recomendamos ampliamente a Leticia! Desde el principio nos dio la confianza de que nos guiaría en cada paso del proceso, y así fue. Su habilidad para comunicarse con fluidez en inglés y español fue invaluable. Tomo el tiempo para traducir y siempre se aseguró de que toda nuestra familia entendiera lo que estaba sucediendo, respondió nuestras preguntas y nos mantuvo informados durante todo el proceso. Comprar o vender una casa puede ser estresante, pero Leticia hizo que todo fuera mucho más fácil gracias a su experiencia, profesionalismo y dedicación. Siempre tuvo los mejores intereses de nuestra familia en mente. Recomendamos con toda confianza a Leticia!

First time home buyer here and Megan was exactly who I needed to make it happen. After doing some…read moreresearch on my own I found the whole home buying process a bit overwhelming. My living situation at the time had become untenable and I really needed this ASAP. At the same time, however, I have a stressful job and adding more stress to my dwindling free time was an agonizing concept. I'm mid forties now and find myself, more and more, growing weary of the world. So naturally, I'd been dragging my feet for months when a friend, somewhat forcefully, referred me to Megan. Still, I managed to procrastinate a few weeks more before being strong-armed into finally reaching out. My only regret, and I don't say this lightly, is not reaching out sooner. Once Megan was at the helm all the chaos in my head became a streamlined process that saw me living in my very own home, start to finish, just over two months later. It could have been even sooner had it not been for my own indecisiveness. Megan's wealth of knowledge and experience, her many connections within the industry, as well as her patience, attentiveness, and empathy were invaluable throughout the process; the latter traits being key for me. From the get go it is apparent that Megan is enthusiastic and motivated while I am, well... not so much. In fact, for me enthusiasm adds to what is already a stressful situation by my perception. The fact that Megan so quickly brought herself down to my level and matched my pace speaks volumes about her awareness and compassion. So if you're excited about the process she undoubtedly will be too, but if you're struggling with the idea of adding a life altering and lengthy process to your already chaotic life, rest assured, she is still the right choice and will see you through. Megan's knowledge and connections proved pivotal as well. She had an answer to every question and prepared me well in advance for all contingencies. Before I found Megan, I had begun seeking pre-approvals through a couple mortgage lenders I thought were good picks. Turns out I had much to learn. Through one of her many contacts I was immediately presented with a substantially better offer by way of a grant. Then, after jumping through the hoops of obtaining a fully underwritten pre-approval, once I saw the final numbers on paper I realized my priorities were skewed and I really needed a lower interest rate over grant money. A rate this lender couldn't provide. With zero frustration or hesitation Megan was ready with another lender that fit my needs. I say 'zero frustration,' but I'd be surprised if there was none. Anyone would be frustrated at a client upending a weeks long process to start at square one. All I noticed was an eagerness to solve the problem. As an aside, that new lender was perfect. Not only did I receive a rate so good the previous lender was a little surprised, Alicia, the new lender was again just a perfect fit for me on a human level. Megan knows good people. Not surprising. When all was said and done and I met Megan at my new home to be handed the keys to my new life, she offered congratulations and words of encouragement in a way that befit my outlook of relief over excitement. Once inside I discovered a thoughtfully arranged array of welcoming gifts. I had previously mentioned how I was a bit of a neat freak and was looking forward to having my own kitchen; that after a long period of costly meal prep services, I'd finally being able to cook again. There were spices and olive oil, various cooking utensils, a cookbook along with cleaning supplies, and even snacks. All things that truly eased my transition as I began shifting my life into new quarters. Such a thoughtful gift from such a considerate person. I feel so much gratitude for my friend who referred me to Megan, for those Megan referred me to, and most of all, for Megan being the professional, compassionate, diligent, and caring human being that she is. Thank you.

There's a reason Angelo and his team have 160 five star reviews (and counting). We worked with…read moreAngelo to find a SFH with some pretty specific requirements. Once we met him, we knew he'd be the perfect agent for our search given his decades of experience working in the Bay Area markets we were targeting. The best part of the whole experience is for us is that Angelo stayed in constant contact and was proactive with finding properties that met our somewhat strict requirements. Every day he would proactively send us new listings as soon as they came on the MLS, and he was instrumental in helping us write competitive offers on the few homes that we liked. In the end, with Angelo's guidance, we were able to beat out several other competing buyers to secure a home that checked all our boxes and was by far the nicest we'd come across in our months of searching. We feel incredibly lucky to have had him on our side from day 1 to the day we got the keys. I would (and will be) recommending to literally anyone who's looking to buy or sell property in the Bay to reach out to Angelo and his team first!

Angelo helped me sell my home in 2025. I feel like he really understood my goals and advocated them…read moreto the buyer and buyer's agent. He was dedicated to making sure I got the price that I wanted, and also stayed realistic to the market conditions at the time. Angelo is personable and incredibly hard working, and answered all my questions with great depth and detail. He was always available to talk on the phone which I greatly needed as a first time homebuyer. I never felt pressured to sell if I was uncomfortable with the offer. I would highly recommend Angelo to anyone looking to sell their home!

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!

Selling a house in San Leandro while living in San Diego seemed like it was going to be a headache,…read morebut Revelina made the whole process so much easier than I expected. From the beginning, she was always on top of everything. She kept me updated, explained every step clearly, and was always quick to answer my questions. A few unexpected issues came up during the sale (through no fault of hers), but she handled them without missing a beat and kept everything moving. She also went way above and beyond what I expected from a realtor. She coordinated sidewalk repair, tree planting, and clearing out items from my storage shed. Since we weren't local, that kind of help meant a lot and made the entire process so much less stressful. She's incredibly knowledgeable about the San Leandro area, very professional, and genuinely cares about her clients. I always felt like I was in good hands. If you're looking for someone who will work hard for you and make the whole buying or selling process as smooth as possible, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Revelina. She's just been an absolute pleasure to work with.

I had the opportunity to work with Revelina and her team briefly on a transaction involving a…read moreclient who was interested in purchasing a home where she represented the seller in Castro Valley. Throughout the process, Revelina was professional, diligent, and extremely responsive. Her communication was timely, and she was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. I truly appreciated her collaborative approach and attention to detail, which helped keep everything moving smoothly. I look forward to the opportunity to work with Revelina again in the future and would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated real estate professional.

We just closed on our first home with Joraine and Marc and very thankful for their hard work and…read morededication to what they do. They made the whole process of being a first time home buyer easy for us as we are new to the whole process. They taught us a lot of things and answered every questions that we had and trust me we had a lot! lol. They were both very kind and patient with us even though we were calling, texting them every minute. lol. This has been an experience that we will remember throughout our life and we are thankful and grateful and blessed that it was with this team. If you are in the market don't hesitate, Team Costales all the way!!!

Outstanding Real Estate Experience with The Costales Team! In the famous words of this team: "Who…read moreyou work with matters!" I recently worked with The Costales Team to purchase my first home, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience from start to finish. As a first time homebuyer, I came in knowing that the process can be very daunting. However, this team RIGHT HERE, made what could be a stressful process, into an AMAZING experience! An experience that was stress free, informative, and smooth! Trust me, you will NOT be disappointed! Most Beneficial Service Features (why YOU should work with The Costales Team): - Their deep knowledge of the local market helped me find the perfect home in a new perfectly built community - Excellent communication throughout the process - they were always available to answer questions, clarify information, and provided regular updates daily - Strong negotiation skills that afforded me $70K in incentives (yes, $70K!) during the transaction process. (Hire them!) - Professional network of trusted contractors and lenders made the process seamless (Marc has a connection for EVERYTHING! From home appliances to landscaping! Marc definitely knows someone!) - Attention to detail in reviewing contracts and paperwork - they came with me to every appointment (even the design studio) and made sure I understood exactly what I was signing and talked me through everything so that I understood everything that was going on. Exceptional Customer Service: - Patiently walked me through each step of the home buying process, from pre-approval to closing, making sure I understood everything, even when I'm pretty sure I was being annoying. - Provided me with a personalized timeline showing exactly what would happen when, which eliminated my anxiety about the unknown - Prepared me for the final walkthrough by creating a checklist of what to look for and what questions to ask. They even attended my walkthrough and helped me find potential issues that I would have missed if I was not represented by this team - Even after closing, they checked in (and still do!) regularly to see how I am settling in and to see if I needed anything In summary, I would absolutely recommend The Costales Team to friends, family, or anyone because: - Their professionalism and expertise made what could have been a stressful process surprisingly smooth - They truly listened to my needs and found me exactly what I was looking for - Their honest, straightforward approach built trust from day one - The results speak for themself - I found my dream home, received $70K in incentives, and closed smoothly and quickly. If you're looking for a realtor who combines market knowledge with genuine care for their clients, look no further than The Costales Team. I promise you that you will NOT be disappointed!

I recently worked with Jennie and Mindy to sell my townhome, and the experience exceeded my…read moreexpectations. They were knowledgeable, responsive, and supportive throughout the entire process, from pricing and preparation to negotiations and closing. A special thank you to Mindy, who was always patient, detail oriented, and quick to answer questions. Her communication and guidance made the entire process incredibly smooth and stress free. Thank you, Jennie and Mindy, for all of your hard work and support :)

Amazing event! Love Jennie and Mindy at Zen Coast Homes! We enjoyed going to the movies paid by…read morethem at Tanforan. Thank you!!