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!

Everything went well. My appointment commenced on time and Ms. Martinez was friendly,…read moreknowledgeable and efficient.

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.

Selling our house in Salinas could've been stressful, but Carmen made the whole process feel easy…read moreand smooth. She handled everything--from arranging beautiful staging to creating marketing that really spoke to our diverse, multilingual community. What stood out most was how responsive she was. Even during busy hours, she always got back to me quickly and kept me in the loop. I could tell she was genuinely committed to getting us the best deal possible, and she delivered--the final sale price came in way above our listing price. Carmen knows the market, works incredibly hard, and truly cares about her clients. I honestly wouldn't have wanted anyone else representing us. Thank you Carmen and thank you, Fohl.

We had an amazing experience working with Leticia Sanchez and her team throughout the sale of our…read morehome. From start to finish, she was knowledgeable, responsive, organized, and truly had our best interests in mind every step of the way. Selling a home and aligning it with the purchase of a new one can be stressful, but Leticia made the entire process feel smooth and manageable with her guidance and constant communication. She went above and beyond to answer our questions, keep us informed, and ensure everything stayed on track. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication really stood out, and we always felt supported during such an important transition. We are so grateful for all of her hard work and would highly recommend Leticia to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Thank you again for helping us successfully sell our home!

My wife and I chose Megan Salazar as our realtor for our home purchase. Megan made the process…read moresmooth and painless. Her communication was clear, understandable, and transparent. She was very trustworthy and always made herself available. She happened to be on vacation during negotiations and i would have never known if she hadnt told us, because she was working on our purchase the whole time without delay. She connected us with an amazing mortgage broker as well. The whole process was seamless. Megan was able to pivot as needed and made sure we never felt stressed out or worried. Thank you for your amazing work! We would definitely recommend Brittany, Megan and their team when you enter the market!

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!

Kudos to our Realtor Ms Revelina Um for the fast and exceptional service she provided to us during…read morethe home buying process. Rev is very knowledgeable and has excellent communication skills. Her valuable insights and advice were crucial in helping us make informed decisions before buying our home. Rev and her team truly care and supported us by consistently sending us communications/updates day and night. We are so grateful for Rev and her team for their professionalism, expert guidance and encouragement during the entire home buying process. It was a complex process but they had it tailored-fit so we can understand the terms and legalities of buying a home. Rev truly advocated for us from start to finish, we can't thank her enough! I highly recommend Rev Um to all aspiring homeowners. More power Rev! Ver and Cha Cornelio

Revelina is the best realtor ever. She helped us buy our home in the East Bay BUT also helped us…read moresell our home in the Peninsula during a down market under time constraints after our first buyer lost escrow and we had to find a second buyer, which is no small feat! She will assist you as much as possible and is always on your side. You can text her as often as possible and she responds quickly. Plus when you are very scared and buyers have made you feel your home is a bad place, she will talk you down from the fear and assure you this is part of the selling process. She even got us welcome home to our new house presents and had her niece take professional photos of us! (See pics) Go with Rev and you're going to be happy!

Excellent, exemplary service, above and beyond, goes the whole nine yards and then some for their…read moreclients.

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!!!

My wife and I partnered with Zen Coast Homes to purchase our first home, and we couldn't be more…read moregrateful for the experience. From the start, Samantha carefully considered all of our requirements and guided us through what could have been an overwhelming process. As first-time homebuyers, we especially appreciated: * Samantha's flexibility with our schedules and willingness to work around our availability * How upfront and honest she was during home tours -- pointing out both the positives and the things we needed to watch out for, which made us feel like there were no surprises along the way * The way she empowered us with knowledge throughout the process, helping us feel confident in our decisions * The team's strong connections in the local real estate network, which gave us an edge in navigating the Peninsula market * The guidance on expected price points for each home, which helped us set realistic expectations and make competitive offers * How personable and approachable Samantha and Jennie were -- they made the entire journey feel less transactional and more like working with trusted friends When we entered escrow, the process went far smoother than we anticipated, thanks to Samantha, Jennie, and the entire Zen Coast team. Their guidance made what could have been a stressful milestone feel surprisingly seamless. We would highly recommend Zen Coast Homes to anyone considering a home purchase. If we ever decide to buy or sell in the future, we wouldn't hesitate to partner with them again.

Jennie and her team were wonderful partners when it came to selling my first apartment. From the…read morefirst call, they had all numbers and comps ready with a detailed spreadsheet, and were highly responsive throughout the process. We were navigating a down market, and her recommendations helped me act on the best strategy. Rebecca delivered timely updates after every open house, an impressive IG reel for marketing, all leading to a swift escrow process. Thank you Jennie & team!