Let's call this a long-term review - Solomon worked with us for nearly a year, and we'll take full…read moreresponsibility for our home purchase taking this much time. He was ever patient and supportive in helping us figure out what exactly we wanted in a home, finding the right neighborhood and advising us on how to make a competitive offer. Even more importantly, he helped us avoid several major pitfalls: spotting zoning & permit concerns, calling out empty promises by sellers and introducing us to his network of mortgage brokers & contractors. We've interacted with hundreds of agents throughout this year at various open houses, and I can confidently say that we had a lot of good reasons for sticking with Solomon. Once we got our final offer accepted he stepped up in a big way to smooth out the closing process: negotiating with the sellers, being on site for various contractor visits & keeping the property in great shape despite mother nature doing her best to upset either the sellers or us. Can't say we loved the home buying experience in the Bay Area itself, but choosing Solomon as our agent was what made it work in the end! Would recommend him to family and friends.

Thank you Solomon!! You're an amazing real estate agent , your attention to detail and willingness…read moreto help on a personal basis was great. I will be recommending you to some of my friends! Keep up the good work!!!

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!

My wife and I came to Pittsburg to deal with her mother's estate. There has been some serious…read morefamily drama over the will, trust, bank accounts, etc A little bit biased, I admit - my wife knew April back in high school- but they, Dough especially, have really gone of their way to take us through this process. It's my mom-in-law's estate, and there are actual criminal acts we have to deal with. April and Doug have been perhaps the biggest blessing of the whole process. Doug even went out to buy us lunch, from my mother-in-laws's favorite restaurant. April and Doug have really gone above and beyond what they have to do just to sell a house. They actually care.

We are really happy that we chose Todd Hodson of Red Oak Realty to sell our vacant lot for us. He…read moredid a great job of educating and guiding us through the process. His experience and connections proved invaluable in preparing to put the property on the market, and it the end it sold extremely quickly. We couldn't be happier!

Solid, executed loan in a timely manner in December. Got the deal done. His son learned so much…read morefrom him, professionally and with that human touch. Very happy he took care of me, walked me through the VA loan process.

IF you NEED a mortgage -- Do not pass go, do not collect $200 -- Go directly to Andrew Nathan !! I…read morewas NOT an easy loan-- self employed for many years - marginal credit - but I had lots of equity in my home and Andrew on my side!! I think he heard "NO" at least 4 times during my 4 month process- each time he assured me that he thought I deserved a loan, and we just needed to communicate more information. it was a lot of work - but in the end he got me an excellent loan, great rate - and I am a customer for life!!...brenda

Katrena prior is the best real estate agent ever. Period. 1…read more Consistent 2. Ethical 3. Enthusiastic/great energy 4. Knowledgeable 5. Patient 6. Great teacher She definitely adds warmth to this business and was extremely helpful given my limited knowledge as a first time home buyer I love my new (recently remodeled) home and I'm thankful for her subtle push to make me as competitive as possible in this market

We had no idea what we had in store when we started our journey to buy our first home in the Bay…read moreArea. Good thing we had Katrena's knowledge and humor to guide the way!! Katrena was kind, patient and helped us make sense of every detail of this crazy process, especially when we experienced some very challenging and disappointing offers. In hindsight, Katrena was our fortune teller; she promised us from the beginning that she wouldn't let us buy a home we didn't absolutely love and she was 110% right. With Katrena's expertise and professional (and moral!) support, we ended up securing a home that matched our needs more than we could have imagined. From start to end, we can't recommend Katrena and her team enough!!

A Realtor Ready to Make Buying and Selling Sane…read more Patrick helped us both with a purchase and a sale; throughout the two experiences he was calm, and ready to see both the humor and the difficulties in what we were about to do. He knows the Oakland-area market; he knows regulations; he knows the crafts- and trades-people who can make a house liveable and sellable. We plan to buy again soon, and will absolutely be working with him.

Patrick was a tremendous help as we navigated the market for several years providing insights and…read moreguidance along the way. He's direct, honest, and easy to work with. When it was finally time to pounce, he was the exact representative we needed to buy our home and get it done. Patrick is a gem!

Chanelle & Nicholas are exceptional. They have patiently gone above & beyond for YEARS to make our…read moredream home finally come true after multiple lost offers in an extremely competitive market. Their customer service was consistently top notch & made us feel as though we were being treated as a close friend or family member with the attention to detail they provided. Chanelle kept the entire deal on schedule ahead of time & Nicholas always reached out with measured reassurance and kindness. Honestly, they even helped answer questions & guided us along the process in areas that were outside of their expertise. We genuinely thank them both profusely for being outstanding at their job every step of the way.

Many thanks to Nicholas and Chanelle for their superior communication throughout my re-fi process…read more I couldn't be more pleased with the time spent with me and the attention to detail that was provided. This is my 3rd time seeking guidance from Nicholas and his team. Once for the initial mortgage and second for a previous re-fi. The software used and the DocuSign application couldn't be easier. The consistent updates through the re-fi process were greatly appreciated while providing the utmost in care and kindness. Thank you!

Kevin was extremely helpful, friendly, and professional through the process of working with him on…read morea refinance. During this time, he was willing to take the time to explain anything that wasn't clear and made sure that each stage was handled efficiently, even going beyond to follow up personally to accelerate things where possible. His responsiveness was very quick, and it showed that he was really on top of making sure my questions were answered. Throughout, he made sure to communicate upfront any of the various documents that were needed, as well as ensured a smooth handoff whenever other representatives would be involved in supporting services. Kevin was a great, knowledgeable partner for this experience, and I would recommend him for your lending needs.

It was such a pleasure to have Kevin guide my sister and I through the home buying process. He is…read morevery friendly, helpful, and professional. We had been researching for awhile but was not confident in taking that first step. Kevin helped get the momentum going and was supportive through the whole journey. He was always just a phone call/text away. He has our best interests in mind and every time we had a question, Kevin was quick to provide an answer. If you're still dipping your toes in the water rather than jumping in, I recommend you to allow Kevin to help with the initial push and guide you through your home purchasing needs!