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.

SLUMLORD. Would give zero stars if possible…read more From the moment I moved into that apartment I realized I was in a slumlord situation. When I arrived on January 19th there was no working heat and it was in the 40s at night. I was provided with a very small space heater by the "property manager" (that term feels like a big stretch) and I was absolutely freezing all night. The only reason I didn't go to a hotel was because I had just driven for 5 days straight and was literally too exhausted. Additionally, the apartment was ABSOLUTELY FILTHY (I have photos to back this up). The apartment was vacant for months so it is unclear how they did not have time to check the heat or do a basic cleaning. When I complained, Pedram gave me a credit of like $70 for both those issues which is wild as a cleaning service and a hotel stay would easily total $500. Pathetic. I knew I was in for some bullsh*t based on this. From this point on, every time something broke or needed to be fixed, and there were a lot of things that were broken UPON MOVE IN (again, this place was empty and could have been repaired beforehand), Pedram ignored my service requests in the app and my emails. I fixed things with my own time and energy and had to hound him to be reimbursed for the supplies. The whole point of renting is so that I don't have to fix things. I literally had to have a friend fix my leaking kitchen sink because the person who "fixed" it initially didn't actually fix it and Pedram would not respond to my emails at all. I begged him for help. In addition to my actual unit being terrible, the general condition of the property was abhorrent. Overgrown weeds and bushes, filthy walkways that haven't been power washed in years, garbage all over the alley where the bins are, etc. It looked totally ghetto and therefore, people treated it as such. Also, we were told with literally ZERO advanced warning that we would lose access to the washer/dryer for at least a month due to the construction project taking place in the back parking lot (earthquake retrofitting). So then I had to start taking my clothes to a laundromat which is hard to do as a professional working 50+ hr weeks. Additionally, Pedram told us we had to park our cars on the street for this project despite the workers only being there during business hours. There was no reason we had to park on the street at night, other than his negligence with regard to understanding the actual scope of the construction project. My car and several others suffered vandalism/damage due to being on the street. It was completely unnecessary, but he would have known that if he ever stepped foot onto that property or put even the smallest amount of effort into managing it. I finally had to threaten him with legal action to be allowed to break the lease, as I could not continue living in that hell hole. He will not return my security deposit and states he kept it as the lease break fee, which is of course illegal under California state law. So not only did I lose my 2k deposit, I have to pay 1k to fix my car and I paid another 1k for moving expenses. Still very seriously considering taking him to small claims court. I had a completely horrific experience at this place and I have no idea who would write a positive review. I spoke to numerous other residents who all had similar experiences and were completely frustrated and fed up. Pedram, you take advantage of people and you know it. Absolutely disgusting behavior. You ought to be ashamed of yourself. You can say I'm disgruntled about the deposit or whatever you need to, to make yourself feel better, but we both know the truth.

Not sure how he is as a realtor, but he STINKS as a property manager. As soon as Kate with Melange…read moretook over (I mean immediately) back paid rents were being paid and payment plans were in place. Ross was ineffective. His office lady, a kind older woman, relayed messages, but also did nothing to chase lost rent.

Been working with Gene for a year and a half. He has been nothing but pleasant, and always calls me…read moredirectly to let know of problems/maintenance. If I have any issues he deals with it promptly. Thanks Gene!

Bill is a patient and responsive professional in the real estate industry that gets the work done…read more We were able to get a lease done in a timely manner Very easy to work with and we highly recommend him.

My team and I had the pleasure of working with Carrel Commercial Real Estate. We were handed the…read morekeys to our new property today and had a walk thru. Carrel real estate walked us through the entire house throughly. We asked very detailed questions regarding the building and Carrel real estate was very approachable and patient with us. I would highly recommend for anyone looking for a trustworthy and reliable real estate agent to contact Carrel Commercial Real Estate.

Great team super honest, reliable. Great knowledge in…read morecommercial real estate in the bay area.

My dear friend/real estate agent Darlene Mattox worked closely with Aziz to lease my commercial…read morebuilding. They didn't disappoint! Both of them are extremely professional, knowledgeable, efficient, and effective. Thanks to their tirelessly my building was leased within a short period of time. I'll definitely retain their service again in the future.

I'm a realtor. Leo has photographed my listings this year, some of them on short notice. His work…read moreand work ethic are outstanding. I had one home with several rooms that were north-facing and shady. Another house was smaller but had great architectural detail. Leo's photos make my listings look like model homes. He lights them and angles the shots to give the best, yet most realistic photos. Leo photographed a recent fixer upper, which was a challenging assignment, to be tactful. He will photograph another one for me next week and does his best to find the beauty in a non-traditional home. I appreciate his flexibility to meet my quick deadlines and high standards. Many buyers research homes online and judge listings based on what realtors post on their sites. It's important to make a great first impression on these buyers so that they take the next step and visit the listing. Leo's photos are stunning, accurate, and help me sell my homes. Thanks, Leo!

In today's world where anybody with a camera thinks they're a photographer, working with Leo at…read moreFishbowl is such a blessing! Obviously has been taking pictures for a long time, and he can and WILL get down on the ground or climb a tree to get the best angle! He's always professional, but still lighthearted and is really easy to communicate with - almost like a good friend is taking your photos. He's a really good listener too, which is so so SO important for a photographer, I hate when photographers pretend to listen to what you want and then puts their own "creative" spin on it, thus ruining your pictures. This will NOT happen at Fishbowl - your ideas are listened to, and if you don't have any ideas some will be suggested to you. My final reason for posting is the quality of the equipment. This is not garage-sale equipment being used, he uses super fancy cameras with all these controls, and it makes the most beautiful pictures!

"Amazing" would be an understatement for Maichee and Renee…read more First off, Maichee, who was our buyer's realtor. She is the epitome of poise, professionalism, likability, high EQ and high IQ and mostly, a genuine kind person. Extremely competent and meticulous. Hands down the best buyers realtor we've ever worked with. She found us our dream home, walked us through every step, recommended handy man, pool company, electrician, etc. She is like ChatGPT in human form. We absolutely adore Maichee. Second, Renee White was our selling agent. She is truly a boss lady! She knows real estate inside and out, and can probably sell just about anything. She's so charming and funny, yet so professional and "on top of her game" at the same time. Her entire team (Darlene, Michaela, Issac, etc) are all wonderful. They basically took charge of our house, made the necessary improvements, strategically got as much foot traffic as possible. Our house was sold very quickly to the perfect buyer. It was so seamless for us. We are so grateful to have found both these beautiful ladies to represent us. It doesn't get any better than these two!

Kudos to Renee White and her team at Keller Williams Realty who delivered an exceptional experience…read morein directing the sale of our home in Walnut Creek. Every step from the start with our initial contact, through the pricing, staging, marketing and closing was professional and well organized. Renee's communication skills are excellent. She is honest, patient and knowledgeable about the current market, successfully guiding us to the closing. In addition, her team worked well in support of her efforts to keep the entire process moving smoothly. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!

Believe it or not this is my first review on-line. That is how exceptional my experience with Jacob…read moreKipp of Greater Bay Appraisal was. He is so easy to talk to and work with. And at the same time is very professional and knowledgeable. I was in the need of getting my home reassessed, for a date of death valuation as my husband had passed away. I received my complete appraisal within three days of speaking with him. On top of all of this, I was charged much less than I had thought that I would be paying. I'll tell you now that if you need an appraisal done, you won't regret hiring Jacob Kipp, to do the job. Sincerely, Sue Morrison

Jacob was very responsive, helpful and explained things to me. I initially contacted him for a…read moredate of death appraisal for a San Carlos property. He offered either a desktop appraisal or a referral for a traditional one since it is outside his coverage area and explained the difference and between the two. Since I wanted an in-person, traditional appraisal I didn't hire him, but I did appreciate the responsive, helpful communication.

Elite Home & Commercial Property Inspections did an absolutely outstanding job. From the first…read morepoint of contact to the completed inspection, everything was smooth, professional, and stress free. Scott is personable, knowledgeable, and took the time to thoroughly explain his findings in a way that was easy to understand. His attention to detail and expertise truly sets him apart. You can tell he takes pride in his work and genuinely cares about his clients. On top of that, very affordable, easy to communicate with, and scheduling was quick and convenient. If you're looking for a trustworthy, reliable, and highly professional inspection company, I can't recommend Elite enough. We will absolutely use them again and confidently recommend them to others.

Scott gave us a very thorough and detailed report that is going to go a long way in helping us…read more He also very thoughtfully and carefully explained things that were new to us and provided tips on how to navigate the issues that we found in the house Would highly recommend them for any home inspection! Thank you so much Scott and Barbara for the quick inspection and thorough report

just when i thought that it was highly impossible to be a first home buyer, sarah hatch made my…read moredream come true. when most realtors said no, due to credentials i did not have at the time, sarah said yes. she was persistent as to finding me the best loan officer, as well as making sure that she was not just getting me a house but to make sure that she gets me the house of my dreams, and here i am a year later and cannot get enough of my home. i recommend sarah hatch to anyone!

From the owner: Any time is the right time to make a move when you have the right Realtor. Give me a call today,…read moreand let me know how I can help you make your next move.

Professional, knowledgeable, highly experienced, friendly, diplomatic and very effective, I could…read moreeasily go on! Dorothy was such an amazing person to work with during the sale of my home in Martinez this spring. I interviewed three local agents and she was a standout. As she guided me through the last of my remodel, I quickly grew comfortable with her spot-on advice. She even referred me to her painter who then made my job his top priority!! Her experience in this local market for over forty years was obvious to me right away. The COVID-19 shelter at home orders required some new thinking as they hit right when we listed. Dorothy had already done her homework and was well ahead of the pack in adopting these new procedures and implemented them flawlessly, which included a virtual walkthrough among various other precautions. As expected, there were a few questions that popped up throughout the process, but nothing seemed to slow her down. She could quickly and clearly explain the confusing things to me, and searched like a bloodhound for otherwise hidden details that made my decisions so simple. And we closed at a price that made me very happy! If you want to buy or sell a home with the most stress-free experience possible, I can't see how you could do any better than to give Dorothy a call.