Review Update: Gena Riede is no longer with REmax Gold--and now is broker-owner of Riede Realty in Sacramento. In the last six months, I have referred two investors and one first-time home buyer to Gena. The investors were impressed with her market knowledge, sharp negotiating skills and attention to detail. The young couple (who were expecting their first child) found her to be a patient and wise guide in helping to get them into their first home. It's rare to find one agent who can cover all these bases--and Gena does. All are grateful clients, who thank me for the referral. Gena Riede is one of the finest Realtors I have ever met. Her commitment to clients and knowledge of the real estate business is an example the entire real estate profession should follow. I have referred clients to her in the past, and all have thanked me for the introduction. Would I recommend Gena as the Realtor-of-Choice for the Sacramento area? In a heartbeat! For those interested in honest and up-to-the-minute news that affects not only Sacramento real estate sellers and buyers--but also those considering relocation to the Sacramento area-- I would suggest browsing through and bookmarking http://www.sacramentorealestatevoice.com read more

Gena is an exceptional real estate agent/broker. I appreciate her ethics and her honesty. She is a person I can trust. And to me, trust is everything. She is very knowledgeable about the whole Sacramento area and the full scope of her profession. She has spent innumerable hours showing us properties in sweltering heat, monsoonal downpours, and frigid cold. Her personal insights are what saves you money. She thinks of things that potential buyers may fail to consider and nudges you in the right direction. We have already purchased one property using Gena as our "buyer's agent" and are currently looking for more properties at this time. Of course, we are using Gena again. With her attention to detail, I can only imagine that she is equally as competent as a "seller's agent". read more

Wow, what can I say about Gena. She the greatest professional around. She worked hard trying to find us our perfect home. With patients and a lot of time involved she was able to give us the house we always wanted. She is top notch and a real hard working Lady. If you're looking for a realtor, contact Gena. You won't be sorry.. read more

We first contacted Gena when we fell in love with our "dream home" and needed to make an immediate offer. Gena was supportive and was always available to answer our many questions and concerns. Thankfully, we were outbid on our "dream home" and despite our initial resistance to expanding our search, Gena was able to introduce us to a different area of Sacramento that we immediately fell in love with (Hollywood Park). As our real estate adventure continued, Gena was there at every step of the way and continually demonstrated integrity, passion and a genuine concern for our well being. Gena does an amazing job of balancing between the difficult roles of being a mediator, advisor, negotiator, savvy businesswoman and friend. I highly recommend the services of Riede Real Estate. read more

We just sold our home with Gena. She was on top of every deadline and fantastic to work with. I would not hesitate to use Gena for any transactions in the Sacramento area and will be recommending her to friends in the area. I work with realtors daily and Gena stands out from the rest. It was great working with her and I look forward to keeping in touch! read more

As a Real Estate agent in Manhattan Beach CA my clients often have real estate needs in areas outside of the beach Cities. In the Sacramento area my go to agent is Gena Riede.. I can always count on Gena to give wonderful service to anyone I refer to her... read more

The best experience ever! Gena did a wonderful job from working with me on a listing price to dealing with the buyer's agent to the appraiser and the lender. I could not have wished for a better experience!!! I would highly recommend Gena again, and again. read more

My Fiance and I have been renting for over 4 years. This summer we finally decided it was time to buy a home. Knowing nothing of buying, we initially chose our first real estate agent at random and it turned out to be a nightmare. Every house we saw was nothing like what we wanted, she knew nothing about inspecting a home for quality and nothing about the buying process, needless to say we felt completely overwhelmed. Then, while researching online, we came across Gena's videos on youtube and then her website. Here was a woman with abundance of experience in the business, and we decided to give her a call. From our first meeting until the moment Gena handed over the keys to our home she were there for us. Any question we had...answered, any concerns we had...addressed. Gena knew what kind of house I was looking for even more that I did myself. She walked me through each house pointing out pros and cons, and when we found our favorite house she walked us through all of the paperwork line by line until we had a clear understanding of what we were signing. Gena treated us like a family but with a professional touch. She was readily available via email and phone to assist with everything making the entire process much more manageable! I originally decided to get my home loan through Chase Bank. Gena advised me to go through her referral and wow was i glad that I did!, Chase bank had missed a huge problem with our debt to income ratio that her company found. We would have been denied if it wasn't for Gena's quality referral. She also gave quality referrals for all the other services involved in purchasing a home and each company did a great job. Without Gena's help I would not have found my dream home and for that I am eternally grateful. Word of advice for first time home buyers like us, just close your eyes when Gena's around, she will take care of everything for you. - Krista read more

We had the pleasure of working with Gena when we purchased a condo near Sac State for our son. We found her to be very knowledgable, very thorough and dedicated to our best interests. She was attentive to the details, willing to go the "extra mile" for us and excellent during our contract negotiations. We would use her services again and highly recommend her to others! read more

My wife and I were nervous about buying our first home and relocating from LA to Elk Grove; until we met with Gena. Her experience, market insight, and service-first mentality instantly put us at ease, we knew we had chosen the right realtor. She went out of her way to not only help us with every step of our purchase, but also made us feel welcome in our new community. I have definitely found my realtor from here on out and highly recommend Gena to my friends, family, and anyone else. read more

My wife and I were looking for a realtor to help sell our current home and purchase a new house. I called a few agents on yelp but Gena was the first to pick up and I'm glad she did. She came out the next day to meet us and my wife and I immediately knew she would be our agent. From then on, her wealth of knowledge and experience guided us throughout the entire process. We were able to sell our home quickly and for much more than expected. We then were able purchase a new construction home and move in with no problems. Purchasing a new construction home is tricky but Gena went to bat for us every step of the way. Her strongest attribute is her communication. She was in constant communication with us via phone, text, and email. Her responses were prompt and precise and she ry treated us like family. We can't thank you enough Gena! If you're a buyer or seller looking for an agent STOP reading this review and call her NOW! read more

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My husband and I would like to thank Gena Riede, Riede Real Estate. We interviewed several realtors prior to hiring her. We were impressed by her years of experience, quality and professionalism. From the time of our first meeting she was honest and direct. Selling are home was quite overwhelming but she was very patient. She has a delightful personality making us laugh at times to ease our anxiety. She kept us well informed throughout the whole process. We were very impressed that she promptly answered our phone calls. We would highly recommend her because she takes care of business! read more

I found Gena Riede on the internet at Sacramento Real Estate Neighborhoods when I was looking for a condo for my two sons (attending CSUS). Even though my budget was very very small, Gena agreed to help me. She was so patient, supportive, and informative, sticking with me from April 2011 to August 2011. She submitted several offers for me and seemed to be working from 7 am to midnight -- again for a miniscule commission on my very small offers. With her perseverance, we finally found our condo. I am currently thinking about buying an investment property and of course would work with Gena again in an instant.... Mary K read more

We had a lot on our shoulders. Moving from Los Angeles to, a new County, Elk Grove, which we know nothing of. Location is important to us, not to mention affordability, because one of us is now retired, most important of all, to us, is the home layout due to medical necessities and, of course, an agent who is on our side. A friend recommended Gena Riede. Gena made the whole experience like it was a walk in the park. Gena answered all our phone calls promptly, every time, and explained any questions we threw at her. Gena was incredibly patient, very knowledgeable in real estate, and, of course, on our side. She was on top of everything and kept us in the loop. She informed us of the pros and cons of each neighborhood and what costs to expect from the County/City. The whole process from the beginning was very professional and smooth. I am highly impressed by the way she used her knowledge and experience to show us what we wanted to see and what we needed for our home, especially on very short notice. You see, I work in Los Angeles, our son goes to school, the only time we have to venture up to Elk Grove to find our perfect home was on a Saturday. On short notice (we would call Gena on Wednesday to say we are coming up) she would have 5 to 6 houses lined up for us to visit. When we met up with her on Saturday, usually at 11 a.m., she would give us a list of home we are visiting and a run down of what each house pros and cons are. At time we would give her an address of a home we want to see on a Friday and she would have the research done and report to us as to availability of the home. Her research is impeccable. Gena was patient and never pressured us. She gently steered us away from potential mistakes and toward solutions to meet our needs and wants. She is an advocate for our finding satisfaction rather than trying close a quick deal. We grew to trust her and value her council. We felt 100% confident that she had our best interests at heart and at every step of the way. She treats us like we are her family. We have no hesitation in recommending Gena to anyone who want to buy a home. Don't hesitate to go with Gena (Riede Real Estate). We really felt that Gena makes sure that the buyer gets the right house for their needs and wants. She pay attention to every minor details to ensure that buyer won't have any issues with the house in the future. At a buyers' points of view, I thought it was an added advantage. We want to thank Gena for her dedication, her time and her experience in helping us buying our perfect home. Gena is a professional, she knows her job and she is exceptional at it. We cannot give Gena enough praise! Most heartfelt, to us, was the little details she put into the process that give us the assurance that she cares for our needs. Thank you very much Gena. YOU ARE THE BEST!!!! read more

I first found Gena Riede on the internet at Sacramento Real Estate Neighborhoods when I was looking for a condo for my two sons (attending CSUS). Even though my budget was very very small, Gena agreed to help me. She was so patient, supportive, and informative, sticking with me from for 5 long months. She submitted several offers for me and seemed to be working from 7 am to midnight -- again for a miniscule commission on my very small offers. With her perseverance, we finally found our condo. I next decided to buy a rental property and of course I went to her for help. Again, she was a real professional with so much knowledge about real estate rules and regulations. While the condo purchase was a normal sale, the house I tried to purchase was a short sale. Gena was able to explain all of the in's and out's of the short sale process, how long it might take, and all of the intermediaries involved besides the sellers and the bank. Every time I sent her a panicked e-mail full of questions, she just answered everything and generally soothed my fears. After having successfully negotiated two real estate transactions as indicated above, I was feeling pretty confident doing them. Recently, however, I needed to sell a property and turned to Gena again. I found that selling a property brought all new fears and concerns with it. Gena was there every step of the way and give me good advice (including staging the property, which worked beautifully). I sent her many e-mails and she worked with me through every twist and turn in the whole process. She found the right buyer for me and got a quick closing & the list price as well! Again, Gena is really nice to work with and I can't imagine finding a better real estate agent! read more

My husband and I needed to find a real estate broker to help us find a home in Elk Grove, California. After interviewing a number of real estate agents in the area, I selected Gena Riede, Broker/Owner of Riede Real Estate to help us find a home in Elk Grove. I could not be more delighted with her exceptional knowledge of the real estate process, market, negotiating skills and outstanding customer service. I may well require more of real estate agents and brokers because not only is this not my first real estate purchase, but I am a licensed real estate broker in North Carolina. Because of this, I know what to expect of a 'competent' real estate agent; however, I want you to know that Gena is much, much more than merely competent. She is truly EXCEPTIONAL! Gena is very knowledgeable of the real estate process. Her experience as both a seller's agent and a buyer's agent is invaluable to her clients, no matter which side of the transaction she is representing. This is because her knowledge of the process and strategies from both sides of the proverbial table help her provide you with the information you need to achieve your goals. Gena really knows and understands the market. She closely watches the market and advises her clients of the changes that are occurring, how it impacts their search or sale; and the impact the market conditions may have on the offers they may be considering. Gena has excellent negotiating skills. While it is true that that strong, effective negotiation skills are necessary when writing and accepting a contract. What many sellers and buyers do not realize is that one of the things that can kill a deal is what happens during the inspection process and negotiations for any required or requested repairs. This period in a purchase/sales contract is often where things break down and contracts are lost. Gena's tenacious advocacy is a strength that ensures that her clients get the support and action they require to successfully close the deal. Gena does not have a cadre of assistants and associates that she delegates work to. She does it all and is very, very accessible. When something needs to be done, she gets it done and she keeps you updated on the status. Gena's commitment to her clients is evident through her phenomenal customer service. To be honest, I'm not sure if and when she ever sleeps. She is off and running early in the morning fielding calls and responding to requests. That said, there were times when we were writing offers into the late hours of the night because it was in our, her client's, best interest to have the offer presented as soon as possible. Because Gena is much more than just a 'competent' real estate broker, she has multiple clients at any one time. That said, as I client, I always felt that I had her full and undivided attention. She has very good organizational skills which were evident as attended to and managed every deadline. She also was very good about coordinating all of the auxiliary parties that can and do impact the process and timelines; she maintains close contact with the agent on the other side of the contract, the loan broker, contractors, etc... and provides you with updates so that you know where you stand throughout the process. To say that Gena was incredible to work with is truly an understatement. I would not hesitate to use Gena for any transactions in the greater Sacramento area and will be recommending her to anyone I come across that needs the services of an exceptionally competent real estate professional. It was great working with her and I look forward to keeping in touch! read more

Gena is amazing. She has been such a big help to my husband and I in the purchase of our first home. She has been patient, understanding, fun and incredibly knowledgeable throughout the entire purchasing process. We have gone with all of her recommendations and have not been disappointed. Gena has been in the real estate business long enough to know how to handle any situation that may be thrown your way in this ever changing economy and she has been a stress reliever- not a stress inducer- while my husband and I are buying our home. I would recommend Gena Riede to any of my friends and plan on maintaining my relationship with her long into the future. read more

This was my first experience buying a home, and Gena was happy to give me good, unbiased knowledge every step of the way. She was very attentive and patient, and she helped allay my fears as well as encourage me to go with my instincts. She has been a good, protective realtor and I would highly recommend her. read more

Gena did a great job working with us to find a new home in the Folsom area. She is quite knowledgeable on the whole Sacramento region. She met us several times to look at houses, even on a holiday and was great to have on our side as the negotiations with the seller and work with the title company progressed. We've been in our new home now about 2 weeks and are very happy. I would recommend Gena to anyone looking for a home in this area! read more

Gena was our listing agent and she did an excellent job. She guided us through the whole process with her wealth of knowledge and skills. She was very responsive, extremely organized. and always on top of things. Our open house was a huge success and we received multiple offers. Our house was sold in one month. If you are searching for a realtor, Gena is the one you should call. read more

Gena just helped us sell our house in Elk Grove. She is upbeat and easy to work with. She is always on top of things! And she often checked in with us and provided prompt updates so we would not worry too much during the process. She is also very professional and knowledgeable about the real estate market. She priced our house well that we got offers within the first week. Our house is eventually sold more than the asking price! We recommend Gena to all home sellers. read more

I have had the opportunity to work with Gena twice - first to buy my house in midtown Sacramento and then again ten years later to sell it. When purchasing the house, Gena was both patient and informative as we looked at literally dozens of houses until we came across the house that pretty much matched exactly what I was looking for. During the search, Gena neither wasted my time showing me properties in which I would not be interested, nor did she pressure me to settle on a house that didn't quite match my criteria. In the end, I got the house I wanted in the location that I wanted. When it came time to sell the house, I had long since moved out of state due to work. It turns out that after years of renting the house, many repairs were needed to get the house ready to sell. Gena contracted contractors for me then met with every single one of them when they worked on the house, inspected their work, and when necessary, had the contractors go back and fix any work that was deficient. In reality, she probably managed this project better than I could have had I been there myself. When it came time for negotiations on both transactions, it was very obvious to me that I had the better agent. Gena made sure that every deadline was met and that all rules were followed to protect me from exposure from penalties or losing the transaction. In some cases, this meant catching and correcting mistakes on the other side. Gena is also an exceptional negotiator. One other aspect is that Gena is a genuine pleasure to work with. She has a great sense of humor and a real passion for her work. I could not imagine ever using anyone other than Gena to buy or sell a house in Sacramento and would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone. read more

In September 2008 I moved from Chicago to The Sacramento area for my job. I found Gena and I have had no regrets since. She helped me find what was best for me. She listened to my requirements and gave me several options that fit my criteria, displaying professionalism, sharing her knowledge of the market, and guiding me through a tough decision when the US economy was at its worst. In late October 2014, I was once again asked to move for my job. We immediately called Gena. Knowing that I had sell quickly in the market, but was not willing to lose my equity, my wife and I listened to Gena's advice. I mean everything from how to present the house for showing to meeting the new California's law changes for seller's requirements. Believe she is on top of laws and requirements! We listed on a Thursday and had we accepted offer at asking price the following Monday with tons of traffic to view our house the whole weekend. Needless to say we were ecstatic! We would recommend Gena Riede and Riede Real Estate to anyone I know. read more