My business mentor urged me to get a new professional photo to use on my website and other places…read morewhere I wanted my work to get noticed. I had been using an old photo (with the advantage that I looked younger, but not really as I look today) and also a drawn self-portrait that I thought did the job. But my mentor said, "People really want to see you on your website. They want that personal connection." So I went to Yelp, and winnowed the options down to 6 or 7 photographers in my area who did portrait photography. I researched the sites of all of them, and ended up feeling like the Goldilocks story: this one was too expensive, that one did professional head shots that looked more formal than what I wanted for myself, or too polished. (I didn't want to look glossy, just authentically attractive.) When I got to BK Photographie, I was met by landscape photos - but they were beautiful! Really lovely, magnetic, sensitive. I didn't see portraits of people there, but I intuitively trusted that anyone who could do such beautiful landscape photos could do headshots of me that would make me happy to share publicly. When I saw that he would actually come to my home (the other places had external studios), and charged a flat fee I could afford, I contacted him right away. The shoot went really well. Brian is a friendly guy with extensive photo knowledge. He came with all his equipment, though he didn't turn out to need it all. He suggested indoor poses (in a chair, standing by my baby grand piano) and outdoor poses (by a tree for its purple flower, by a tree for its stippled bark). He took dozens and dozens of photos, to the point where I stopped being self-conscious. At the end, he told me he would take a bit of time to choose and edit the photos, and then send them to me as jpg files. That was fine with me. When they finally arrived in my inbox, I was really happy with what I saw. He had chosen just a handful (two handsful, actually), out of the many click-click-clicks going on at the shoot. This pleased me too. He had chosen well. I have now uploaded several jpgs onto my website to replace the drawn self-portrait - and I can see the difference. I look vivid, friendly, present - and around my age. No matter. The beauty is there, and Brian found it and documented it for me to use and share. I highly recommend BK Watson Photographie!

Brian was super professional and got the headshots perfect…read more Will use again and better then other I've used in the past.

Eli and Emily at Transit Survey were fantastic. Clear communication, quick turnaround, and very…read moreprofessional throughout. They provided two straightforward quotes so I could decide what made the most sense for my property, and handled a tricky neighbor situation with total professionalism. Great people - highly recommend!

Emily and Eli were prompt and professional. They were even able to accommodate a survey for my…read moreresidential home several weeks ahead of the initial schedule. They were kind, courteous and efficient. Would highly recommend their service.

We worked with Jenny for a year, and throughout that entire time, she was always just a text…read moreaway--always quick to respond and incredibly supportive. She played a huge role in helping us take the big leap into homeownership. From the start, she took the time to truly get to know us and understand what we were looking for in a home, while also giving us the space to explore options we liked. Jenny consistently had our best interests at heart. She brought so much knowledge and experience to the table--things we wouldn't have known to look out for as first-time buyers. Thanks to her expertise, we were able to negotiate to have all of our closing costs covered, which was a crucial part of making our starter home possible. We're so grateful for everything she did for us!

Jenny was recommended to me when I was looking to purchase a home. Jenny is genuine, knowledgeable,…read moreand so very flexible to accommodating to my work schedule. When I was considering looking outside of the area, she paired me up when another realtor to view properties outside of the area, all the while still helping me. Jenny worked well with my loan officer and the listing realtor. She advocated for me in negotiating favorable terms. This is my first home purchase, and I am so grateful I got to work with someone who genuinely cared about me. She conveyed clearly on how strong my offers were, and set realistic expectations. Jenny's professionalism, tenacity, and well established relationships in the industry made my experience pretty seamless. Jenny was patient in walking me through the process. I strongly urge anyone looking to purchase a home to reach out to Jenny. I really thought this could not happen for me. I feel more secure with my future. Thank you Jenny!

Working with Marco and Vanessa Rodriguez (the MVRod Team) to sell my inherited property was an…read moreexceptional experience. The home needed repairs, but they brought vision, encouragement, and a clear plan that truly brought the property back to life. I had interviewed another agent whose low price, quick sale strategy felt self serving. Marco and Vanessa were the complete opposite -- they listened, understood my goals, and genuinely wanted the best outcome for me. They guided me through a thoughtful home refresh based on their deep market knowledge and understanding of what today's Buyers want. Even though I live out of the area and was frequently traveling, they handled everything seamlessly. I still remember Vanessa telling me, "Go on your vacation and don't worry; we got you." And they absolutely did. Their professionalism extends beyond the two of them -- their entire support team, from Jennifer (admin) to Flor (transaction coordinator) to Wendy (escrow), is outstanding. They have their process dialed in, and it shows. Whether your home needs updating or not, Marco and Vanessa know exactly how to make it shine. They are truly a top notch team.

THE BEST!! Marco, Jorge, and the team were incredible partners throughout the entire process. They…read morehelped us get our house ready to list, they came up with a great marketing/listing strategy, they advised us on offers, and they helped us close on time. I recommend this team to anyone and everyone! We couldn't be happier with the care and attention we got on the sale of our home. Thank you all so much!

I had a nice transaction with Rachel. She was excellent at communicating and followed the…read moretimeframe of the RPA. Her clients left the house in good condition and she was a pleasure to work with.

We were looking to buy a single family home in the SF Bay Area for our daughter and husband to rent…read morefrom us. We did an internet search and came across Birnbaum Realty in Benicia, CA. Rachel Birnbaum was the Owner/Broker. She had a number of very good reviews so we called her and spoke for quite a while about what we were looking for and our budget. From the first call, she started working to find us just the right house. Quickly, she came up with a number of options. She actually videotaped homes she previewed which made things easier for us to choose which ones we wanted to visit and further evaluate. In all of our dealings with Rachel, she was always on top of things, keeping in touch on a regular basis and updating any new listings. We eventually expanded our search to include other cities in the East Bay Area. Prior to making our first trip up North, she would give us the pros and cons of each house, and the back story of the cities. She is both an excellent Real Estate Professional, and easy person to work with. We found a house in Brentwood, CA, made an offer which was accepted after some back/forth negotiation. She handled the escrow process flawlessly and the sale went through without a hitch. Rachel gets an A+ from us for the help she provided, including her knowledge of real estate and her mild easy manner. A win-win transaction, so happy we had Rachel on our side. Another quick addition, Rachel is married to a General Contractor, Ron Bruno. Ron actually did the renovation work that was necessary with the Brentwood house. His work and the subs he hired were also excellent. The work was completed on time and within budget. They are truly a great pair to work with from start to finish.

I would not use them. There have been a multitude of issues with renting with them. One including…read morenot properly refunding deposits. Also claiming damage occurred that didn't. There have been several people in town who have told me they have had the same issues. Also repairs not being made. Use Delgado or any other trustworthy rental agency in town where you don't need to worry.

They do not return emails so don't even try that. Even over the phone while pleasant enough there…read moreis no way to get an answer. If you're looking for a place and unfortunately Estey has the listing for the property, call them. Don't apply, don't give them any money, without making a phone call. They will encourage you to apply despite having an approved applicant. Ask first. It's oddly a used car sales experience and I thought all of those types of businesses had been beaten out of the market place.

Sharon is the best! Prompt response time, friendly (and funny), very knowledgeable. Everything…read moreyou want/need in a realtor.

Professional and Reliable Property Management I have been…read moreworking with The Cal Agents since 2025 to manage my house rental in the Bay Area, and it has been a consistently positive experience. Key Highlights: 1. Exceptional Team: I've had the pleasure of working with Wilsen, Ahyeza, Chris, Patricia, Jana, Fiona, Nikki, and Ramiro. They are professional, attentive, and easy to collaborate with. 2. Problem Solvers: One of their greatest strengths is that they never shy away from a hard problem. Whether it's a maintenance issue or a tenant concern, they tackle it head-on with a level of responsiveness that is hard to find. 3. Trusted Partnership: When you are looking for a partner to manage an investment property, creating an empathetic and caring relationship with the tenants is the most important factor. They have proven themselves to be reliable stewards of my property. Pro-Tip for Owners: Because they manage a diverse portfolio of both condos and houses, I found that providing clear context on my specific expectations for house-level marketing and maintenance from the start created a great feedback loop. Their receptiveness to this high level of communication is exactly why our partnership works so well; it ensures everyone is aligned from day one. Overall: If you need a team that is responsive and capable of handling the complexities of the Bay Area rental market, I highly recommend The Cal Agents.

So I am in the process of finding an agent or company to rent out a family home. I put the need out…read moreon Yelp and received several responses. I spoke to one agent, then made an appointment to have calls with others. The Cal Agents called me, and in less than a minute I realized it was someone from a Philippine call center. What a slap in the face. Outsourcing is a hot button issue, and I will NEVER share personal information with someone overseas, but also: WHY? Are they too busy for a two minute call to make that connection? Introduce themselves? Answer relevant questions? And perhaps MOST CLOYING: is this the same company that employs those same call centers to make masked cold calls asking to buy our property? HARD PASS.

AWESOME COMPANY! When my son passed away, Signature helped with every aspect of getting the…read moreproperty sorted out. It wasn't in a great area and it was a huge challenge for us all, but Signature kept working through all of the details until every thing was finally settled. I owe them a great deal and appreciate them tremendously!!! Let them help you too!! Pat H., Crockett, Ca.

Very happy with the outcome of my baby shower photos and video! Joe was very pleasant and easy to…read morework with. Looking forward to working with Joe again for my daughter's first birthday! I feel the value was very reasonable for the quality of work :)

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