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!!

My husband and I first met Noelle to sell our home, we knew from that first meeting she would be…read morethe best person to help us! She really impressed us regarding her knowledgeable of real estate laws, market trends, staging recommendations, and so much more. In addition to working with Noelle, her team that we worked with that included Terri (who helped with scheduling showings) and JaNel (who helps with disclosures and paperwork) were a so easy to work with and was always receptive to answer any questions or concerns we had. We loved Noelle and her team so much we also hired her to purchase our new home too! When selling or purchasing a home, it can be very stressful but Noelle had made it the best experience! We are truly thankful to her and her team and are incredibly happy in our new home!

My wife and I met with multiple agents to sell our house. From the moment we met Noelle, we knew…read moreshe would be the best agent to have selling our house. She did not pressure us and listened to our needs. She has a great team around her to make the process smooth. Noelle was very receptive to our phone calls and texts, and would call us with any pertinent information. Noelle is also very knowledgable on current laws, the surrounding market, and knowing what buyers are looking for. She is also very personable, making the stressful endeavor of selling a house a much easier process. We liked her business practice so much, that we were fortunate to have her represent us as our buying agent in the area we moved to as well. Overall, Noelle is an A+ broker.

A True Professional Who Puts Clients First…read more I've had the pleasure of working with Laura on hundreds of closings over the years, and I can say without hesitation--she's one of the best in the business. Laura leads with heart and always goes the extra mile to ensure her clients are not only taken care of but truly cared for. She's responsive, detail-oriented, and incredibly knowledgeable, but what sets her apart is her genuine compassion and commitment to doing what's best for her buyers and sellers. Every transaction with Laura is smooth, professional, and filled with positive energy. If you're looking for a Realtor who will treat you like family and advocate for you every step of the way, Laura is your person. I can't recommend her highly enough!

When reviewing a Bay Area realtor one has to distinguish between the purchase itself, and the…read moreunmitigated hades that the Bay Area housing market has become. Even when armed with many hundreds of thousands of dollars, you will inevitably face competition from someone with more money, more cash, a better offer, and a willingness to take the property "as-is." You will inevitably face sellers who have become intoxicated with online estimates of their home's value, who have been seduced by years of headlines into believing that their house is worth twice what they paid for it ten years ago even though it is actively and busily falling down. To survive in this environment, the wise adventurer will retain a skilled guide. Laura Nelson and her team of agents, like Nicole Hunt, are the guides you need to avoid mistaking an alligator for a stepping stone. For more than four months they tirelessly discussed properties with me; every day usually. For months they showed me properties that, despite their eastern Contra Costa focus, were spread out in a 100-mile circle. They guided me through multiple offers, some of which went as far as inspections before imploding. Never once did they suggest or infer that I was a lot of trouble, or not worth it, or being unreasonable in my requirements for a home. When my original lender proved difficult to work with during an offer, they connected me with two others. When it was time to finally close on a house, (that they drove over 2 hours from their home base to show), Laura and Nicole were there at every single step. This is who we suggest you use for the inspection, this is how much it will cost, this is when they will be there, this is when your report will be ready, and here is your report. Every single obstacle in the purchase was forcefully bulldozed into a speed bump by Laura and her team. Maybe my purchase was more complex than some, or maybe every home purchase is a series of gut-punch cliffhangers where the entire deal dangles over the abyss, but Laura never gave up on it. I cannot fault any aspect of their representation and the five-star review is well warranted.

Look no further for your real estate dream team. We had the pleasure of working with Winkler Real…read moreEstate Group--Laura, Danielle, Julia, and Jeffrey--for the sale of our Albany home. They were invaluable partners for our cross-country move, helping us navigate all the complex details of selling our home in California and moving back to New York. Here's a perfect example of what sets them apart: After they landed us a strong off-market offer, the inspection revealed major "invisible" damage needing a full bathroom renovation and serious roof repairs. The offer fell through, but the team took complete ownership, managed multiple contractor bids, and oversaw the entire project to get the house market-ready. They turned a stressful outcome into a completely seamless process. All their hard work led to a great outcome. Our home went from listing to closing in under a month, and that incredible speed is what allowed us to successfully secure a new home in Brooklyn that we're absolutely thrilled about. And when we say they go above and beyond, we mean it. They helped us find a cross-country mover. They literally came over to help us pack. In a moment that showed their true character, they even rescued a box of old photos we'd accidentally left for the trash and mailed it to us in Brooklyn. Their responsiveness was instantaneous throughout our months working together, and they were true partners in every sense of the word. If you want a team that delivers outstanding results and handles every challenge with grace and integrity, this is the one. We recommend them wholeheartedly.

Leaving this review as a local lender. I worked with Jeffrey Vu recently who works on this team…read more His skill level, negotiating skills, and transaction management were excellent. Highly recommend this team for local real estate services in the Bay Area!!

Working with Irene was the nicest, always on track and keeping all my questions resolved in…read moreminutes, great communication and excellent service!! My kid and my family love the our new place. I hope to work with her in the near future. A+++

David Espericueta - my home purchase agent - was wonderful. He helped me to feel confident and…read moresupported from the very start, and I knew right away that he is a person of integrity. I would recommend David to anyone buying a home! If you decide to work with him, you can expect to be treated kindly and with respect. I'm really glad I found him. He's the best!

Mark, Heather and Kevin helped my husband and I purchase our first home last July. They have such a…read moregreat dynamic and made the process of buying a home educational and fun. We were new to the area so their knowledge about the neighborhoods in Brentwood, Oakley, Antioch and Discovery Bay was crucial in finding a home that fit us best. Funny enough, we actually just went into contract with a second home and never even considered using a different agent to help us in our search!

I attended Prosper's first-time homebuyer seminar last Saturday. I heard about it via a flier at an…read moreopen house I went to in Oakley. These seminars are held on the second Saturdays of the month. I am in the early stages of planning to buy a home. I know some things, but definitely not everything and was looking to learn more. The seminar was very helpful with Mark in attendance who answered many questions I had about the buying process during the presentation. He explained some of the nuances like home inspections, appraisals, warranties, etc. They also had a lender in attendance to help explain more about the lending side of things. I would encourage those looking to be informed on the process to attend one of their seminars. I appreciated their time!

Superb service from Jaynlin Slone and her team! We met her over a year ago as we began our search…read morefor a new home to be closer to our grandchildren in Brentwood. Her knowledge of the area/market, stellar negotiation skills, and remarkable communications skills set her apart from the rest. We had very difficult seller's and an incompetent seller's agent to navigate. Jaynlin was able to complete our purchase (under asking price) with the utmost professionalism! We are eternally grateful and appreciative for her time and efforts. We adore her!!

Josh and his team are absolute professionals and a true delight to work with. Our journey with them…read morebegan several years ago when we first put our house on the market, just as interest rates were starting to rise post-COVID. Josh and the Mashore Group created incredible marketing for our home, including video showcases, printed materials, online advertising--the whole package. Although we got a great offer in less than 30 days, we unfortunately, due to personal circumstances, had to take the home off the market at that time. The Mashore Group was incredibly understanding and supportive throughout the process. Fast forward to this year. Josh stayed in steady contact over time, even stopping by during the holidays with thoughtful gifts and maintaining a genuinely personal connection. When our circumstances changed and we were finally able to relist our home, Josh wasted no time. He quickly secured strong showings, which ultimately led to an offer well above asking price, and he guided the entire deal to completion with time to spare. It's a shame we no longer live in Brentwood, because I would work with Josh and the entire Mashore Group again in a heartbeat. We can't thank them enough for their care, attention to detail, persistence, excellent service, and outstanding communication. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone with real estate needs. Thank you, team!

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.