So here's the deal:…read more If you are looking for a sleek realtor with a sleek office, then stop reading and keep walking. I don't know how to get this across other than to just keep writing and trying. Al and Mo are brothers and have owned this business for almost as long as I've been alive. They mostly sell multi-unit properties. They will never care if you walk in to use their services or not. Their clients have been with them for years and sustain their business. In other words, you can still keep walking. However, if you can get past the the fact that walking into this place is like walking into your grandma's house, you will find the most welcoming and wonderful realtor in the form of Al Khatibi that you've ever known or that you ever will know. His personality defies description. He will be your instant best friend. He will either find you that perfect home or help you to sell yours at the highest price. He may not know how to send an attachment in an email but my god that man knows everyone in Oakland. People skills over technology skills. Experience over flash. That's what got me the place I currently own---the envy of everyone I know. They don't need your business though. I just felt morally compelled to post this. However, if you do decide to check out the place, please show Al how to send an attachment. Ciao.

This is by far the worst property management team I've ever had to deal with, and being in HR I've…read moredealt with several. When our office building transitioned over to Colliers, within the first month, the alarm systems kept going off, elevator issues occurred, and we were even without running water in the morning until around 11:30AM. To make matters worse, we had property stolen in our office in the very early hours of the morning and the property management team took no responsibility despite them eventually telling us that the front door latch to the lobby was having issues properly closing. They also avoided answering emails and providing the security video footage for weeks. My team has had to email their ever rotating management staff on a frequent basis and many times do not get a response back for weeks or even over a month. Last winter we did not have heat for a month, and building maintenance takes forever to address many issues such as light bulbs being out, and window problems. Sense of urgency is obviously a zero. I've noticed too that other property management companies do goodwill thank you events or gestures for tenants, such as treats in the lobby during the holiday or coming around and dropping off a small gift to tenants. Colliers, NEVER. Avoid like the plague.

The most diligent, informative and professional commercial real estate services company branch that…read moreI have had the opportunity of working with. Carter Kennedy, as well as the rest of his team, are focused on delivering honest results to informed clients and they take great pride in delivering superior customer service. The next time that I am looking for commercial real estate options I won't even consider calling anyone else.

I don't usually write reviews for people or places, but after working with Roxanne I had to make an…read moreexception. To say home buying is a stressful process is an understatement. Finding the perfect place, making offers, winning bidding wars against other buyers, securing a loan, performing inspections and then getting through the closing process is a nightmare. This was my first time purchasing and thank goodness I had Roxanne to guide me every step of the way. When I decided I was going to purchase a home, I had a thousand ideas. Should I buy a condo in the city? A cottage in wine country? An investment in another state? I knew I wanted to take advantage of the super low mortgage rates, I just wasn't quite sure where to begin. I reached out to Roxanne and within half an hour she was getting to know me and my needs over the phone. We made plans to start seeing some properties in San Francisco and the surrounding Bay area, and I figured she would follow up in a few days. To my surprise, by the next day she had turned my idea throw-up into some incredible options in a customized web search tool we could collaborate in together. We used the tool to narrow it down to a few places I was interested in and then she set up all the appointments without me having to lift a finger. I've heard horror stories about agents my friends and family have used, or just apathetic reviews from people who were just "eh" about an agent. This was nothing like that. I felt like I hit the jackpot because Roxanne gave me a concierge experience from the moment we connected. At every showing she made sure I felt safe and secure during the pandemic, asked questions as I toured the house so she could learn more about preferences that I couldn't articulate earlier. She pointed out the good, and all the bad - the latter which I appreciated the most as I knew she wanted me to find a place I could love, not just the first thing I would accept. Eventually I decided a vacation home for my friends, family and the occasional AirBnB renter near Lake Tahoe would be the best balance to meet my desires for recreation space and rental income. Although she didn't normally help clients that far from the city, I insisted she represent me and so she went out of her way to meet me in Nevada County so she could find and show me places in historic Nevada City/Grass Valley. Before long she had found an epic 3.3 acre property with a 3k sq foot 4br/3ba house that checked all my boxes: architectural interest, space to roam, starry skies and under an hour to epic summer lakeside mountain biking and winter skiing. After a tough bidding war (apparently I'm not the only one trying to get out of the city in a pandemic), we went into escrow. She used her network to help me get inspectors to come out on a ridiculously short 7-day timeline, coordinated all the forms/paperwork for my clueless first-time-homebuying self, and gave my lender hell when they delayed the paperwork at the 11th hour. I was going on a vacation to Mexico and a delay would have added a week and ruined my vacation. Roxanne didn't let that happen, escalating my concerns at the lender, getting Title to perform an in-person closing (they send notaries these days) and a same day funding so that I could close on time and get the deed recorded before the long Columbus day weekend. Phew! I felt like her most important client every step of the way and when I got stressed, she brought me back down to reality with clear guidance and reassurance. What did I do Columbus day weekend you ask? Indoor camping at the new house in the forest! Thank you Roxanne, you are an amazing agent and I truly thank you for making my dreams come true.

Where do I even begin! Kate Stanton is more than just a real estate agent. She's an amazing human…read morebeing, a team player, filled with passion, determination and kindness. She went above and beyond her duties to help me during a very difficult time. My father passed away in December, which led to my decision to sell my childhood home in Bernal Heights. My probate lawyer recommended Kate and I am forever thankful for that. Kate took the reigns and guided me through each and every step, as I have no knowledge of selling real estate. She filed reports, hired inspectors, hired contractors to get us up to code, brought items into the house to make it feel like a home. She even baked cinnamon rolls for the open house. We had ONE weekend of the open house. And in that short amount of time, after reviewing the many offers we received, we accepted above asking price and the house was sold within days! In all honesty, all of her hard work has changed my life. Her dedication to helping ME, doing what was best for ME, and supporting ME, has allowed me a fresh start. So if you're looking for someone to help you buy or sell your home, please look no further. I recommend Kate Stanton!

As a first time home buyer that browsed homes for half a year, Kate will be everything you would…read moreexpect from a great agent, transparent , fast and knowledgeable realtor. If you're thinking of transacting in the SF market, at least meet with her, as there might be some pitfalls in a real estate transaction! Kate's transparency and straightforwardness certainly stood out, especially after meeting so many real estate agents who are too focused on trying to anticipate what I wanted to hear. And, I didn't want that salesmanship. Kate is also well connected, has a contact for any type of fixes and touch ups, which I find very handy

I can't recommend Joe Theisen highly enough…read more We have recently moved into a three bedroom in Cole Valley and Joe was fantastic from beginning to end. He recommended properties, attended viewings with us, and coming from a background in property development, gave us invaluable advice regarding renovation ideas and upgrade potential. Once we had decided to buy Joe put us in touch with his broker, Mickey, who against the odds (we are here on working visa's, with zero credit history) managed to get us, not only a mortgage, but one with fantastic rates! We decide to buy a condo, but Joe is especially experienced with helping clients who are interested in buying one apartment in a TIC building, match up with others and brokering a deal. Joe also arranged a few contractors to come over and give us quotes for some minor work we wanted doing. We decided to go with the one that Joe regularly uses, and so far he also has been great. Even offering to come round on a Sunday, when an outlet fuse blew (not something he'd been working on). On a personal level, he was highly professional, very friendly, and importantly accessible throughout the whole process. Buying our first house had the potential for being a very stressful experience, but Joe made it easy, and fun. Highly recommended!

As first time home buyers, Leonore is everything we were looking for in a real estate agent --…read moreknowledgeable, calm, kind, and aligned with our goals. After months of meeting agents who felt too pushy or mismatched, finding her was a breath of fresh air. She helped us land our dream home in the East Bay on our first offer, without ever making us feel rushed or pressured. Leonore made the whole process smooth and stress-free, and her trusted network of lenders and contractors made post-closing just as easy. We felt like we were working with a close friend who genuinely cared. Couldn't recommend her more!

Resourceful, experienced and diligent…read more If you are looking for a realtor who gets stuff done and advocates for you, look no further than Leonore! We had the good fortune of meeting her at an open house and were instantly struck by her professionalism and attention to detail. As prospective first time home buyers with no idea what we were getting into, Leonore was indispensable in helping us navigate the craziness of Bay Area real estate. Some highlights include: - Respected our budget and never once pressured us one way or another - listened intently to what we liked and didn't like, didn't waste our time - An astute understanding of the Oakland market - toured us around open houses that were all very close to what we were looking for (and found one that was exactly what we wanted!) - Detail oriented and persistent - every step of the offer process was laid out and communicated perfectly. Leonore was in constant communication with the selling agent and provided us helpful updates along the way - A fantastic people person - Leonore has great energy and is a joy to work with. She had connections with vendors and experts for everything we needed, including a lending agent who made closing a breeze! - Incredibly responsive at all times of the day, throughout the process (even after handing over the keys!) Had we not met Leonore, I honestly believe we would still be searching aimlessly for our dream home. I wholeheartedly recommend her services to anyone looking to buy a home in the East Bay.

Thank you Teressa for helping me find this wonderful house, & thank you so much for the loan…read moredeal!!! U R Z BEST :-) :-) :-)

Teressa and her team gets it done. I have referred quite a few people to Manhattan for both…read moremortgage and real estate transactions and they were treated like royalty. With a career spanning well over a decade, Teressa knows the Bay Area market in and out and always delivers an exceptional experience. Look no further for trusted real estate expertise.

Whether you're buying or selling, emotions can run high in residential real estate. With her…read morebackground in engineering and her focus on real estate as a door to wealth creation, Maram brings a level headed perspective to her clients' projects that's major value-added. A natural problem solver, Maram's communication style is clear and effective, she's calm and kind, and she really goes to the mat for her clients.

One of the toughest time of my life to buy a house . COVID restrictions , very hot market and so…read moremuch competition. Could not have done it without Maram as my agent . She is awesome