If you've ever tried to sublease an office space, you probably know how stressful and…read moretime-consuming it can be. We've been trying to find someone to take over one of our offices for years. Over that time, we've worked with people who made big promises--but either they disappeared halfway through or just didn't follow through. Then came Gio. And honestly, he was heaven-sent. From the very beginning, he was different. He showed up, he stayed in touch, and most importantly--he followed through. Gio is the kind of professional who makes you feel like you're in good hands. He's consistent, easy to talk to, and always kept us in the loop. You never had to chase him for updates. Thanks to Gio, we were finally able to sublease the space--and more than that, we felt heard, supported, and prioritized throughout the whole process. He truly puts his clients first, and it shows. If you're looking for someone who genuinely cares and will see things through until the end, Gio is the one. Highly recommend.

Before working as a real estate photographer, I was trying to become a Realtor. As part of the…read moretraining and licensing, you have to interview a Realtor currently in the business. For this interview, I contacted maybe 10 brokerages but only one decided to get back to me and actually not sending me away because "time"! The Daly City office of Better Homes and Gardens linked me to Gio and he didn't even blink to agree to meet with me. A week later my interview was done, printed and returned to the teacher. (I got an A but he way) Gio has been in the business for a while now and he's always available for the community. He works all around the Bay Area and also can guide people about property management and 1031 Exchange. He is such an expert in this matter that he even often gives talks and advice crowd during event. He also work with a great team going from loan officers to other Realtor. I would recommend him right away! I'm writing this review to let people know that behind the scenes, Gio is an amazing person and he's gonna do everything for his clients (and even just for the people who need help)

Randy Berend and Marjorie were very helpful throughout the entire process. Answering all questions…read moreand we're readily available for showings. Suggested listing and also suggesting various people for different services to make home buying process go smooth. Definitely recommend

John Rice is a great realtor. Sold a home for my family in the middle of Covid making the process…read moreeasy and seamless. He arranged to have needed work completed on the house and all parties did an excellent job. All around a great experience and would recommend Coastside to anyone looking for a realtor or a property manager.

Mike Foor is 10 out of 10!…read more Mike is the person that you need to contact if you want the best customer service and knowledge of the real estate market in the bay area. He is the best!

MIKE FOOR IS ALL YOU NEED IF YOU WANT A DETAILED-ORIENTED PROFESSIONAL TO SELL YOUR HOUSE AND HAVE…read moreA PEACE OF MIND ... YOU ARE IN ABSOLUTELY GOOD HANDS WITH MIKE. YOU TELL MIKE WHAT YOU NEED AND HE WILL MAKE IT HAPPEN. HE WORKS HARD FOR YOU, AND HE CARES ABOUT HIS CLIENT. I live in the East coast and I needed to help my 86 yo mother with very limited English and mobility to sell her house of 50+ years in San Francisco. The property is a 2 unit flat, 50% co-owned by my cousin who also lives outside of California. My cousin was EXTREMELY worried about a closed house sale that might have loose ends that could leave open an opportunity for buyers to later return and request more money, repairs, or sue us for something -- so he did not trust anybody to help sell the property. We discussed hiring a real estate lawyer to help with the process to ensure there were no holes where that could happen. Thankfully my good friend, whose parents' SF house Mike sold, referred me to Mike who happens to have a previous background as a real estate lawyer... perfect! His law background plus the time he took to talk with us over the phone won my cousin's trust. Mike's ability to immediately lay out an action plan and timeline to orchestrate people, services, inspections, paperwork, social media, and showings -- all around keeping my mother "comfortable" and minimally involved -- made it evident he had extensive knowledge and experience in selling all types of homes and conditions, and that he was going to get the job done in a timely manner... all the while he himself making it top priority to keep the process "stress-free" for my mother. Mike cares about his cllients. There were many complicating factors, including: 1) Inability of one of the owners (mother) to perform actions needed to sell the house, 2) Owners living in different states who have limited computer availability and knowledge, 3) Challenging acqusitition of property information: My mother's share of the property changed over the years as other family member owners with varying percentages passed away, with the last family member transferring his share to my mother -- not all this and information about the property prior to my family's ownership was cleanly documented on paper, 4) Multiple difficult and untrusting parties: One former family member owner complicated the situation as he was still tied to the property but not initially cooperative -- he has a rough and untrusting disposition if he does not know you, but Mike was able to win his trust (alongside my cousin's)! There were many issues with the property as it was older and had never been updated, outside of what was necessary repairs such as leaks. Mike wanted to know everything about the house, not just take our word for it, but he ordered typical and atypical inspections so that he could have all the information to disclose to buyers. Despite the lack of maintenance and updates over several decades, Mike saw the potential for what this property could be to others and helped potential buyers see this. Mike found buyers and we sold the house in a declining real estate market. From the time I first met Mike to the time the house closed was 2 months... which I think is fantastic taking all things into consideration. MIKE CONTINUES TO WORK FOR YOU, EVEN AFTER THE CLOSING: Fast forward 8 months later, Mike contacts me about the buyers wanting more money to help with their update of the water drainanage as they were experiencing flooding on the property from the unusual heavy rains. As in typical "Mike" fashion, he took it upon himself to write an understanding yet extensive response that further outlined all the disclosures from the closing paperwork and of the rarity of the unusually heavy rains -- to mitigate the situation. Mike further advised me to contact a realestate lawyer to write a formal letter, for which his company gave me references. The lawyer reviewed the case, and felt all disclosures were properly made and that there was no case. He wrote and sent a letter ... almost a year later I have yet to hear anything, so I am rest assured that the case is closed. MIKE IS A PROFESSIONAL, ABSOLUTELY KNOWS WHAT HE NEEDS TO DO, HAS FORESIGHT, AND CARES ABOUT YOU. HANDS DOWN, I RECOMMEND MIKE FOR ANYONE LOOKING TO SELL OR BUY REALESTATE in SF BAY AREA!

Great and smooth process with Billy. Very personable and values getting to know tenant. Timely…read morecommunication as well. He texted me updates on every step of the way before securing the unit. One thing i noticed too when entering the property complex was how neighbors were all saying hi to Billy and knew him. I recommend working with Earth Real Estate.

Billy has a great eye for remodeling. He is attentive to me and my home in treating it as 'If it…read morewas his own". He is sensitive to the remodeling cost and the selection of various types of home improvements. He recognizes each owners scenario and offers great counsel. He goes far above any property manager I have had and is very personal, returns calls and keeps me informed of what is going on. He is "truthful" with his bills and the work actually being done. He goes back and checks the work. Thank you Billy.

Matt Zampella exceeded my expectations in every aspect for the listing of my property. Finding a…read moregreat real estate agent, that has 'your best interests' at the forefront of their mind is rare. He guided me with his expertise and professionalism every step of the way. I always knew I was in good hands with Matt, as he kept me in the loop with every prospective buyer or market change. As a seasoned agent, he had the connections I needed to stage, clean, handyman, carpet cleaning, painting, repairs, etc. So professionally he gets an A+ from me........on the personal side, he is so warm, friendly and delightful to work with. I would not hesitate to refer him to my family and friends... You are a super star Matt and I'm so lucky to have worked with you. A huge Thank YOU!

As a first-time buyer, the process of finding my starter home was terrifying to begin with-- but…read moreMatt was the best advocate you can hope for. He is extremely energetic, intelligent, and organized in his approach to his business. He is also all-round very pleasant and fun person to talk to. When asked, he actually gave me excellent advice on how to think about money when you're early career, though it's hard to imagine a time when Matt Zampella wasn't at the top of his field. Personally, I just needed a small condominium, but Matt provided me service that I'm sure was no less than he offers his other clients. When we hit a snag with our mortgage over a bogus hangup on the property of choice, Matt went to the bat and fought for and advocated for me. He was extremely reasonable with me in determining what properties were the right fit. When I almost went for a house instead, he provided a pleasant note of caution that my mother found really to be extremely wise upon review. Speaking of parents, mine are tough customers who came to tour properties in those last few weeks-- skeptical, experienced, but also outdated in their understanding of how the markets and application processes have changed dramatically in the past 20 years. Not once did Matt try to upsell us; he was very frank about how emotion tends to rule the househunting process. If anything, it was my dad who got nervous and started talking about choosing lucky numbers (superstition, we all have a little) for our final bid. That is to say, Matt immediately put my parents at ease. We ended up choosing a beautiful place. When me and my family actually left the state for vacation during closing, Matt returned to the property extra times of his own accord. He took photos, found our storage unit, and made sure the process went smoothly. His impeccable secretary did a wonderful job reviewing our paperwork too. When I went in for the final signings, the title company gave Matt their compliments. They weren't the only one; the realtor for another home that I had been outbid on had actually texted Matt her own regrets they wouldn't be able to work together. TL;DR amid our friendly banter about his cool pocket squares and where I like to go for dim sum, I also told him I was an English major. Here's proof. Cheers!

Jeffrey provided all information and was very helpful including finance information. He's very…read moreprofessional and knows the Real Estate market and current trends. I would recommend him as your Real Estate agent. Although there are many on them out there to choose, you can't go wrong with him. Art N

We've had the pleasure of working with Jeff in San Mateo County for over a decade…read more His level of knowledge and professionalism is something we rely upon as property abstractors of over 25 years in our field. What an honest, up-front guy who has stayed in the market despite bad times which is a tribute to his integrity and experience.

Roger runs a rental application harvesting operation. He…read morewill collect as many applications as possible, pit everyone against eachother to squeeze the most money out of you for as long as it takes with no regards for anybody's time or situation. He has favorites and will only use your application to force his terms and requirements on others. It'd be ideal to avoid him and his company, but If you really have to work with him, give him a hard deadline and stand your ground because he will drag the process for as long as it takes to eventually get what he wants. Don't be fooled by his nice and warm first impression, that's part of the act that running such operation requires.

My partner and I rented an apartment through Roger for about a year and a half. Over that period of…read moretime we were met with diligence, professionalism, and care. Anytime we needed help Roger responded quickly and courteously, always conscious of our space and time. The place was well kept when we moved in and he made sure to take note of all minor discrepancies upon our moving in to ensure we were not wrongfully docked for damages from our deposit. Tapestry properties proved to be an excellent management service and helped to us to feel comfortable and settled at our home. Thanks Roger! Sam and Morgan

Ok Yelp, you need to add a 6 star option because that's what Tim deserves!…read more Tim helped us to buy our first house in Peninsula. Not only he was extremely knowledgable of the neighborhood but he knew pretty much all inventory, all agents, all contractors/designers/lawyers, anyone you need to be involved with to get a house of your dreams and used those people effectively to get things done the way we want. He was very patient with us and walked us through every step of buying. In terms of offer strategy, he listened to us but convinced us to play hardball given the economic downturn and oh boy it paid off big time! We were even able to put in contingencies in case our renovation plans won't work out (luckily it did!). So far so good, but you might be wondering "so OK, he did his job". After we bought the house, his services and help didn't end for months! Previous owners broke the door on their way out, Tim got us a door repair guy, and got us refunded by previous owners. We had a leaking roof problem we discovered after we started opening up the walls in the house. The insurance said "there is nothing we can do about it" until Tim took the matter in his own hands and convinced them otherwise! We had challenges with breaking our lease, Tim helped us to strategize, deal with our landlady and even got us legal advice using his network. We needed a gardener, Tim got us a very good gardener. I can't even count the number of occasions he helped us long past due the purchase event. In Tim's case, above and beyond is not enough to describe how helpful he was (and still is). So, Yelp, I need that 6 stars for Tim. Please make that happen.

This is a big shout-out for Tim Foy of Midtown Realty who was the realtor for the sale of our house…read morein Palo Alto in June 2014. I have sold other houses with other very good realtors, but Tim's performance really stood out. The listing and marketing were very good, but what set Tim's performance apart was the real estate consulting and renovation advisory services that he provided, starting more than a year before we listed the house. Tim provided an analysis of the return on investment of various levels of remodeling the year prior to us listing the house. The house had not been remodeled since it was built in 1954. We wondered if it would be best to just sell it as-is, as a scraper. Tim's analysis, using comps of other houses in the area that had sold with various degrees of updating/remodeling, showed us that it would be a good investment to remodel the house. His analysis also gave us insight on just what we should remodel and how much we should invest so as to achieve the "sweet spot" of remodeling and investing not too much and not too little. We invested $135,000 in the remodel and it returned us approximately $600,000 to $700,000 in increased sale price. Furthermore, Tim provided multiple recommendations for the designer, stager, general contractors, painter, roofer, flooring installer, plumber, inspectors , etc. which made the project a success and much easier and faster than if I had to find contractors on my own. Because Tim's projects represent a substantial part of these vendor's workflow, they performed better and were more responsive. Tim frequently visited the house during the renovations to check on the progress and details. When he and/or I were not happy with a detail or when there was a lack of coordination between the vendors, he would call them and get it fixed. Furthermore, based on Tim's deep experience with Palo Alto, he understood who our market was and we reflected that insight in the style of the remodel and in the staging. This very high level of service was all provided within a standard 5% commission. Tim definitely earned his commission. The house sold for about $500,000 more than asking price, which was about $400,000 more than our highest hopes and realistic comps. Hiring Tim was probably the best investment decision I have made in my life.