My partner and I lived in a Myerhoff & Associates unit for just over 6 years. In that time, the…read morewhole team has been responsive, respectful and courteous. Maintenance requests were taken seriously and remedied quickly. We really loved our unit and would rent from them again if we didn't leave the country.

I rented an apartment with Myerhoff & Associates from 2020 to 2026. This was the longest I'd stayed…read morein the same apartment my entire adult life, and if I didn't leave to move out of the country I'd still happily be renting from them in the same spot. Rent was very reasonable for a beautiful high-ceilinged 1-bed, 1-bath full of natural sunlight in the middle of uptown Oakland. We had a full-sized washer and dryer in unit, a gated parking spot, and even a small front yard with a loquat tree. Laura, Nick, Chandra and team were always friendly, supportive beyond our tenant-landlord relationship, and quick to respond to maintenance requests, which were easy to place using the online portal provided. This was by far my best experience renting in my time in the US, and I miss my former apartment already.

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.

Terrible property managers. They rarely respond to service requests and if they do, it is after…read morerepeated calls and service requests. Their voicemail box is always full. If you are a landlord, do not use them because your tenants' maintenance needs will not be addressed, and then they will do their best to fix things on their own, which usually isn't a good idea.

Best in the business. Super detail oriented and they provide great direction. Great local business…read morethat supports the community well.

Watch out for this sleezeball of a broker. He's more concerned about double dipping and making sure…read morehe's able to make money off his clients, then leasing out the space for the landlord. Far better and more reliable agents in the East Bay.

A year and a half ago I found myself in the role of Trustee of a good friend's Trust upon his…read morepassing. Included in the estate were two homes, his personal home of many years in Kensington, and a rental home in Berkeley. Both needed some updating. I started my search for a real estate agent by noticing the companies that were already selling in both neighborhoods. Then I went to the firm's website and reviewed the credentials listed for their various agents to develop a short list. I interviewed several real estate agents before settling on Tracy Palma at Sotheby's. I could not be happier at that choice. We tackled the Kensington home first because of the red tape involved in selling what had been a rental home in Berkeley. Tracy's knowledge of the aesthetic appeal of the market was very helpful in thinking about what would be needed to most efficiently market the property. In addition, she is very well connected and was able to bring in experienced contractors and design experts to come up with a renovation plan, and then the proper people to execute it. All along she oversaw the project and provided progress reports. When the time came, she brought in an excellent stager to ready the home for showing. It had been many years since I had either sold, or bought, a single-family home. Tracy came up with a marketing plan that was not what I expected but turned out to be perfect. The actual marketing went smoothly and exactly as she had planned resulting in multiple over list offers with only two weeks on the market. Throughout Tracy was superb on communicating each and every development. Once the Kensington home was sold and the tenant was out of the Berkeley home Tracy brought her design team to work on a plan for that one. When a neighbor reached out to see if the home was going to be for sale Tracy came up with recommendations for an "as is" sale and quite literally within a week that home was sold to an all-cash buyer without the need to do any upgrade and renovation work. I'm confident that the "as is" price exceeded the net that I would have gotten after putting a couple of months work and several hundred thousand dollars into improvements. The long and short is that through these two quite different experiences I have come to regard Tracy as an excellent representative whether one is selling or buying a home in the Bay Area. I add the buying part because a big part of being an excellent representative for sellers is understanding the buyer's perspective. Larry Luckham

Tracy was AMAZING!! She had my house updated, renovated and sold in less than 2 months. It sold…read morethe day it listed for way over asking price. She then helped me purchase a new home in less than 3 weeks after the sale of the original home... She walked me through each step of the renovation, selling and purchasing process; even being a witness to the signing with the notary! I was completely at ease throughout the process because of her vast knowledge and experience. She worked tirelessly day and night and responded immediately to any questions or concerns. She even took time to speak with my daughter (who is entering real estate school) about where to go and how to obtain a license. She always went above and beyond what was needed or expected! I cannot even put into words how highly I recommend her!

We recently worked with Jodi and the Kai Real Estate team to sell our Oakland condo, and the…read moreexperience was exceptional. Jodi brought an impressive depth of market knowledge, strategic pricing, and local expertise. She and the team managed the entire process flawlessly, and we secured an excellent outcome. They completely live up to their name - bringing kindness, authenticity, and absolute integrity to the table - and we highly recommend them as a top-tier brokerage in the East Bay.

Jodi was responsive to set up the first meeting but then started to slow down after we did the…read morelisting agreement. She took a week just to skim through the inspection report and then gave hasty repair recommendations much of which I didn't end up needing and would have been a waste of money. It was peak home sale season but that was the same for other realtors who made more time for us. When I asked if she could respond faster she basically said she was busy (so then don't take me as a customer), I was a low priority for her and we could end our agreement so we did. This delayed an already difficult home sale process by a couple weeks and wasted my time. I suggest finding a different realtor who will make you a priority and save you time and money.

We just completed our search for a new office/warehouse and Andrew Schmieder of Cornish & Carey…read moremade it so easy! After telling him what we needed, he showed us a few spaces, understood exactly what we were looking for and found us the space. Andrew is professional, calm, courteous and all around enjoyable to work with. We would recommend him to anyone needing a commercial real estate broker.

I rented here for about 2.5 years (jan'21-June '24) and I did enjoy my time and had a good…read moreexperience overall. In that time, there were at least 4 managers that I know of that cycled through so it's constantly changing management... The first two were great, third was a bit intense, and fourth helped me tremendously. The good: affordable workspace, easy access 24/7, felt safe, utilities all worked. Rent was raised just one, and I was given an early heads up. The cafe downstairs is a gem. The annoying: Sometimes random people would try to ask me to unlock the building so they can get it...just say no. When it came to move-out time, if you want your deposit back, you need to ask for the move-out checklist and to put in the work. Buy the paint, and paint the walls and floors-they provide the specs. Clean every single blind, free of dust and clean the sink. Not too hard. But, when I followed up on my deposit, I was ghosted. Turns out the manager at that time (3rd one I dealt with) was no longer working there so the emails never went through. Finally I called and got a quick response from new manager Marina. She quickly turned things around, tracked down my 100% deposit which manager #3 sent to wrong address and she sent it right away w quick and professional follow ups. So in the end, all turned out well thanks to Marina, just took some work.

The management of this work/study/art space is absolutely first rate. I have rented…read more studios here for 20 years, and have generally found management to be attentive, responsive, and pleasant, but I have to single out the present manager Marina Vayner as above and beyond- any issue or question she will resolve promptly and competently. If you need workspace this is the place!

After relocating to Washington, we worked with Kevin and his team to sell our condo in NoPa -- and…read morewe couldn't be more grateful. We were introduced to him through a close friend who had worked with him before, and I can see why they recommended Kevin's team. Kevin is highly organized, ambitious, and one of the hardest-working people we've ever met. From the start, he came to us with a clear vision: make thoughtful improvements to maximize appeal to buyers. He handled the entire process seamlessly, managing every detail and going above and beyond to keep expectations aligned every step of the way. If you're buying or selling in San Francisco, we'd recommend Kevin without hesitation. He truly puts his heart into his work.

Kevin goes above and beyond as a realtor. During the home search process, he toured potential…read moreproperties and recorded videos highlighting all the relevant details, giving me a thorough preview of each home. When evaluating a property, he prioritized investigating every detail--sometimes literally digging around--to make sure it was safe and sound. He took the time to understand my priorities and helped me purchase a property I'm truly excited about. The property needed some updates and changes, and Kevin helped with the heavy lifting by making a list, identifying the key issues, and helping prioritize the work that needed to be done. When I shared everything Kevin was helping me with, friends were surprised. They said their realtors were no longer involved after the sale. Kevin clearly loves the process of matching homes with buyers. I'm grateful for his help and support.

We can't recommend Ellie highly enough. My wife and I relocated to the East Bay for work on a very…read moretight timeline, and she made the process feel manageable from day one. Ellie educated us on the local market and how to compete effectively in it. Her background in construction meant she raised questions we never would have thought to ask, giving us real confidence in our decisions. She was patient with every question and a true advocate during negotiations, helping us land our home in a competitive market. What sets Ellie apart is that her support didn't end at closing. She's continued to connect us with trusted professionals as we've settled in. Thanks to Ellie, we found our forever home.

Ellie is an absolutely incredible realtor. From day one, she educated us on the home-buying…read moreprocess, teaching us what to look for structurally and helping us understand what would make a house the right fit for us. Her knowledge of construction and home maintenance is unmatched as a realtor and gave us so much confidence throughout the process. She was always willing to tour homes with us, even when it was simply a learning opportunity. When it came time to make an offer on our dream home, Ellie sensed things weren't going our way and called us to walk through a big decision. We were very nervous, but she was there for us. Without her guidance and negotiating skills, I truly believe we would not have ended up with our forever home, and we will forever be grateful. Even before we submitted an offer, she helped us understand the work the home would need and what the costs might look like. Now, as homeowners, she continues to be an amazing resource -- connecting us with trusted vendors, reviewing bids, and offering advice whenever we need it. Ellie genuinely cares about her clients long after the transaction closes. She's knowledgeable, trustworthy, super responsive, and an all-around wonderful person to work with. We recommend her to all of our friends, family, and even strangers because she's just that good. We truly can't recommend her highly enough!