Simon was instrumental in changing our lives. We found a wonderful home with minimal stress during a challenging time in the market. He was friendly and positive from our first call, and throughout the entire process, made us believe a new home was possible. He genuinely listened to us, answered every question we had and opened our eyes to all possibilities. He set up a webpage where we could collaborate as a a team and clearly had our best interests in mind. We ended up buying a home different from what we planned in an area we didn't initially have in mind. It was all our decision, but Simon helped broaden our horizons. He made it clear his priority was our happiness and his patience and willingness to continue showing us homes for the rest of the year was indicative of this. He is beyond knowledgeable and provides helpful observations that are not otherwise thought of. The business transaction was seamless. Simon developed a good relationship with the sellers' realtor, drew up a contract with multiple contingencies to protect us and was on site for all inspections. He stayed in constant contact, slowly walked us through the escrow process and made sure we were fully aware of everything. The best part is knowing we can contact him for anything, even after the purchase. We could go on and on, but believe the fact that we miss spending our weekends with Simon says it all! We had a lot of fun together and look forward to showing him what we've done with our home. We can't recommend him enough and can confidently say he goes above and beyond for his clients. Simon will remain a special person in our lives. read more

Simon is absolutely phenomenal! My husband and I are new homeowners with our dream house, and Simon made it possible. We were very particular with our requirements for a house, and it took us nearly a year to find the perfect property. Simon was extremely patient during the entire process, and guided us through each step with a caring hand. He was supportive from the very beginning of our search to the closing of our home, and he never made us feel rushed. Simon genuinely wanted us to find the perfect property and it showed in his actions. He gave us his honest opinion when we walked through homes, responded within hours of any of our inquiries, drove many miles to accommodate us, and made the closing process a complete breeze. If you are looking for the perfect realtor, look no further. Simon won't disappoint. He is truly a class act- 5 stars across the board. read more

Simon just helped us buy our first home, during the COVID pandemic with all the difficulties & obstacles that came with it! There are not enough words to express our gratitude to Simon and his unmatched patience to find the perfect house for our picky needs! During the whole process he continuously educated us as first time buyers. He does not leave anything for chance, always proactive and professional. He always put all the possibilities on the table for us, with an explanation for each option. Super thorough with details! We would highly recommend Simon as a professional, knowledgeable and meticulous agent. Thank you Simon for matching us with our dream house, we love it!!!! (Shams & Inji) read more

Simon Watson - Realtor - Real Estate Agents Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

My husband and I were looking to purchase a home in the San Francisco Bay Area using a VA loan-- no small feat! We came across Realtor, Simon Watson, on YELP and contacted him after reading his great reviews. We couldn't be more thankful for Simon's diligence, professionalism, and expertise, not only pertaining to Veteran's loans (and the VA Condo approval list), but also to the entire home buying process. As first time home purchasers, we didn't know what to expect, but from the first telephone conversation that we had with Simon, he took an ample amount of time to explain and prepare us for what would be an exciting, albeit stressful, process. After visiting a few condos in Oakland, Simon helped us submit our first offer-- which was accepted! A few days later, however, the Bay Area "Shelter in Place" order was implemented and my husband and I became increasingly nervous about closing. Simon was there for us, every step of the way-- he was ALWAYS available by phone, text and email-- and not only kept the process moving, but he also kept us calm. He effectively communicated with our lender, the listing agent, home inspectors, electricians, and even city officials, on our behalf. And, although the lockdown made appraisal and even home inspection timelines unpredictable, with Simon's help and guidance, we were still able to close on our condo in less than 40 days. It is difficult to articulate how much Simon did for us during such a short period of time, in the midst of a pandemic. But we can confidently say that, throughout the process, Simon had our best interests in mind and constantly puts his client's needs first. For these reasons, we highly recommend working with Simon, whether you are looking to buy a new home or condo in the area. read more

I found Simon through reading Yelp reviews and I'm glad I did. I specifically found Simon because I scoured Yelp for realtors who were familiar with VA loans. Simon's name came up more than anyone else. When we began working together, it was easy to see why - Simon knew all the inner workings of the VA system and all the benefits and drawbacks to it. Sellers often usually weren't familiar with VA loans and Simon took a lot of time to work through it. Simon also gave me a dynamite recommendation on a lender who offered a rate that was .25% better than competitors. He's very knowledgeable of the entire process and at no point did I feel lost even though the home buying process is a jungle at times. I'm now living in a wonderful home and he's still checks in from time to time to make sure everything's going good. He's a valuable resource and I couldn't be happier with his professionalism and work ethic. read more

All realtors are the same? Lots of fake fancy talk and selfishness? err wrong, not this realtor. Simon is a no nonsense straight shooter that works hard and gets you results. Simon helped my wife and I navigate a extremely tough buyers market which included numerous showings and offers. Once the perfect house came along, Simon was able to help us win an offer on a house in San Ramon beating out 13 other offers. We were so appreciative that we chose the right realtor and felt like it was all meant to be. We aren't vets but Simon also does a great job taking care of vets with VA loans which speaks well of his character. Give Simon a call you'll be glad you did. read more

Im posting this on behalf of Rima B: If there is anything I have learned about the real estate process, it's that the relationship with your realtor is everything. A realtor will soon come to know intricate details of your life including your values, your finances, and the cleanliness of your home. This is information that even some of my closest friends will never know. With that being said, Simon Watson has become a person I can genuinely trust. Simon has helped my sister and I with six different transactions and has become an extended part of our family. Given how overprotective and involved our parents are, it is a true feat to say they approve of Simon and value his input. I am comfortable asking him any question, and really appreciate all he does from the thoughtfulness when assisting in the search for the right fit, to the sound advice he gives on inspections to look into. I started this process as a young person with no knowledge whatsoever on purchasing property and can now say I have purchased my second property at the ripe age of 28. On an educator's salary, I don't think I would have ever thought this possible and I don't think I could have done it without Simon. I recommend him as someone who can help you pursue your options in the real estate market and make a decision that will fit your needs. read more

Simon helped us purchase our home in Danville. The housing market had gone crazy because of COVID, prices were rising, and the market was unpredictable. Open houses weren't happening, and Simon had to personally show us about a dozen different houses we wanted to see. Not one complaint from him, he was always early to the showings, and kept us realistic in our expectations with the houses we saw and bid on. He responded quickly to messages, and was always available by phone for consults. Utilizing his former experience as a building inspector, he gave us valuable opinions whenever we viewed a home. He helped us get the scoop on houses we liked, and when it was time to bid on a home, helped us navigate all the nuances of real estate paperwork and procedure. He's got a good sense of humor in that he tolerated ours. We'd definitely go back to Simon if we ever decided to buy another house. read more

Simon helped us get a wonderful house in Concord using the VA loan process. He was always very quick to respond to our questions and requests for appointments, was on time, and honestly answered our questions. He really helped us navigate a challenging market and make competitive offers and complete all the necessary documents and followed all the health protocols we have in place now. We feel Simon gave us excellent service and can highly recommend him to others. read more

Thanks to Simon and David with Rabbit Realty, me and my wife got into the condo of our dreams on the border of Concord and Walnut Creek. The Bay Area is an extremely tough market to break into as a first time buyer, and with their coaching we were able to score our place with the first offer. Their experience, knowledge, and tact is unparalleled with any other realtor I've come across. Working in real estate marketing I've met countless realtors, but few I've worked with have the same set of skills and foresight as Simon and David. If you're ready to make an offer look no further than Rabbit Realty. They'll make you a homeowner in no time! read more

Simon has been our realtor for years. He helped us buy our first and second home. He's reliable, responsive, honest and works with outmost integrity. He pays attention to detail and has never steered us wrong. His contracts are airtight and he has always researched and was able to answer all of our questions. He's patient and transparent. We are grateful to have partnered with him over the years, and will do so again in the future. read more

Simon Watson is as good as it gets. He is the most industrious intelligent real estate agent, you will ever find. If he is helping you search for your home, you have the BEST working on your behalf. He is hyper observant, has great follow-through, will go the extra hundred miles on your behalf. He stuck with us through dozens of home visits, pointing out things so we would not miss them, and gave us suggestions to think about that hadn't crossed our minds. He made extra calls to help us check on possible problems, and was instrumental in getting our closing done in a timely manner. It would not have happen if not for Simon's persistence. If Simon is not your realtor, you should give him a call immediately. You will be so glad that you did. read more

Simon is professional, genuine, and reliable. He treated me with respect and patience as I navigated through buying my first property. He actually had helped my sister purchase a home over a year and a half ago and when I reached out to him, he not only remembered meeting me (very briefly one time), but remembered important details about what my sister had been looking for and the picky conditions our parents had for us. Before even getting started, he already had an idea of what I was looking for in terms of location and quality. Throughout the process, he replied to my questions promptly and honestly and didn't pressure me into buying a home. He had the opportunity to take advantage of my eagerness to move out and find my own place, but he never did so. He always disclosed the important features, including the cons, and would give me a recommendation/opinion if I asked what he thought. He also did a very impressive job of juggling my wishes with those of my overbearing parents but still respected that their opinion was an important part of my decision. He always gave me time to think things over when an unexpected situation would come up, and never hesitated to explain (sometimes multiple times) a concept I didn't understand. He also was flexible in meeting with me during a time that worked with my schedule. I recommend Simon as a realtor because he is, to me, the three most important qualities to be: trustworthy, knowledgeable, and hard-working. read more

My girlfriend and I were looking to purchase our first home together and we are grateful that we chose Simon to guide us through our journey. Simon is very knowledgeable about the Bay area and we valued his opinion because he would provide us with honest perspectives, both positive and negative, for each property. Since we are both working professionals, finding time to meet for showings during the day was difficult, but Simon would always accommodate our schedules and made time to show us properties after work or on the weekend. Simon was also quick to respond to our emails/texts and we would often be able to see properties the same day they were listed. He was also great communicating with our loan officer and mediating between us and the selling agents. He took the time to teach us about the home buying process and was patient advising us each step of the way. We would highly recommend Simon to our friends, family, and anyone looking to buy their next home and we look forward to working with him in the future to buy our second home! read more

Simon was so incredibly helpful to my husband and I in our search for our very first home. He was very responsive to my many questions, and always made me feel like a priority. Simon helped me to explore different cities along our search, as I tried to decide where I wanted to live. He did not make me feel bad about driving around to different places, and assured me that he would continue to go wherever it took to find us the home we wanted. When making offers, he was very honest while giving us really helpful advice. We ended up closing on a house we love so much in Concord. I would highly recommend Simon to anyone looking for an honest, hardworking, and reliable realtor. read more

We have worked with Simon for many years as a service provider. When you work with someone in this capacity, you have a unique opportunity to see how someone really works and I can tell you that I would hire Simon in a heartbeat to sell my house. He takes care of business - always has and I am sure, always will. He is amazingly consistent. It's no secret that there are a lot of crappy Realtors out there - Simon is one of the best and I highly recommend him. read more

Simon assisted my wife and I during our military move from San Diego to the Bay Area. He was accommodating throughout the process and scheduled a bunch of viewings so we could make the most of our time when we drove up! read more

Simon was a pleasure to work with! We were both agents in a transaction that got a little stressful at the end. Simon was a great teammate and went over and above to ensure a smooth and happy ending for all! I would love the opportunity to work with a pro like Simon again! read more

We just bought a townhouse in Walnut Creek. Simon was of great help with the buying process during this pandemic. He knows the area very well and communicated quickly if there is a new listing that matched our requirements. He explained the buying process in detail as we are first time homebuyers and was always available to set up quick tour appointments with short notice. read more

Simon was excellent in my home buying process. I am now the proud homeowner of my second home, a beautiful little condo. Recommended by a friend, Simon was very patient, took me to multiple listings, and has a great grasp of the local market. An excellent experience, very detail oriented, would highly recommend! read more

My husband and I have been looking for a home in the Bay Area with a VA loan for the past few months, and we just found the perfect home with Simon's help! Simon is extremely knowledgeable about all the hoops we had to jump through in order to buy a home with a VA loan, and he walked us through every step. Even though the market was frustrating during this time, Simon always gave us hope and clearly cared about us finding the right home. His honesty and persistency were definitely qualities that we appreciated having in a realtor. Ultimately, words cannot express our gratitude towards Simon and his dedication to go above and beyond for us. Thanks a thousand times, Simon! read more

I initially connected with Simon through a Trulia search back in 2013. I was looking to purchase my first home and had absolutely no clue about the ends and outs of purchasing a home. Simon has been extremely patient with me, informative, resourceful, warm, outgoing, honest and professional. If we were viewing a home together, he would be honest about the condition of the home and whether it suited my needs. Ive enjoyed the process of searching for a home with Simon. Its been 5 years (the length of time was due to my unavailability because of traveling) but I finally found the home that I love. I can now say I am a homeowner thanks to Simon's superb negotiation skills and his kind personality. I would recommend him to anyone that is purchasing a home for the first time and/or second time around. read more

When my husband and I finally decided we were ready to buy our first home, we had no clue what we were doing or what the process was, and we were honestly pretty terrified. After a search on Yelp, I found this guy named Simon Watson. He seemed pretty popular, and I quickly discovered why. He's English. My 12 year old said he sounds like Doctor Who. But seriously, Simon is fantastic. Simon answered all of our dumb questions anytime during the day (even late at night) and never made us feel dumb, he gave us great advice and recommendations. Simon is apparently a rock star in the east bay real estate market, and we didn't have a big budget to spend on our home; but he never treated us any differently than he would treat someone spending millions. We saw lots and lots of houses, and we never felt pressured to buy any of them, he was always patient. He's smart and thoughtful, very knowledgeable and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone and everyone. Without Simon, we would have been lost and we would certainly never have been able to buy the house we did. He even helped us negotiate the price down due to a few issues that came up during the inspections. We are now very proud homeowners thanks to Simon! read more

3 years later I found myself needing to upgrade to a bigger house so I contacted Simon right away. Once again, he made a terrifying process (this time I was buying a new house and selling my old condo at the same time) as smooth as it could be. Simon walks you through every step and is always there to answer questions. He never makes you feel rushed or pressures you into anything. He is honest and has a strong sense of integrity which is what is needed when you are investing all your hard earned money into a house. On top of that, he is funny and has the coolest British accent. What could be better than that? :) five stars all the way! read more

Simon was great and very professional during our journey of buying our first home. We were new to the whole process and Simon was very helpful answering all of our questions. Simon stayed in contact with us and displayed communication with us on a daily basis about new homes on the market and different options. He made the home buying process easier and headache free. I definitely would use Simon again if we were to buy another home. He is highly recommended. read more

What do you say about the person who steered you towards your first home? Simon saved me (a first time buyer) from myself: I put an offer in on a house and after three days of waiting, the sellers accepted an all cash offer. I wanted to put an offer in on another home, but the renovations would have ruined me with the asking price, I found a third home and they did not like my financing terms. I thought that the last minute calls at work for faxed documents, homes with fatal flaws, and bidding wars were embellished for tv: I then stepped into the real world. Simon was prepared. Had I bottomed out. 0 for 3 in less than a month? Simon told me the hard truths whether I liked it or not: he is like an old friend. Simon was always polite and still made difference between my getting some house and getting my home! Listen to him and be patient...That is my best advice. There was a listing at 6:00 am on a Sunday. I was at work but Simon went to check it out without me. Simon and I discussed it, "I think you will love this house. It has everything you were looking for, but you've got to get down here today and make a move on it. I think it's going to move fast." I got off work and checked it out. It was my home...and I had to have it. I called Simon and there were already three offers in....in one (@!&*) day! I asked him for advice and we went in strong....we went in strong and won! I don't regret a thing. I saw and bid on 4 homes in a month and have no questions....as to which one was right for me (in retrospect). Simon gave me the right advice....Simon acted quickly and at the right time...Simon knew what I liked....I got MY HOME....and that is why he gets five stars.... read more

Simon Watson is an excellent real estate agent. He went above and beyond his duties negotiating a great deal for us to be able to buy our house. He tirelessly took us to see many houses over a six month period of time, on short notice and gave us his honest feedback on fair offers to make to purchase our dream home. He is an extremely ethical and diligent agent who is more interested in providing excellent customer service and fair and honest representation than just "closing the deal." We were not used to this type of service from other real estate agents. He does his due diligence in identifying flaws and potential hazards/risks in the properties that he shows his clients. Simon is a five star agent! read more

Simon is a great agent and one that anyone looking to sell or buy a new home would be lucky to have working for them. When our team has the privilege of co-partnering with him on a transaction, we know that his attention to detail, his availability and willingness to help with any problems immediately, will make the transaction for our clients smooth and hassle free. Zackry Cooper and Team Empowerment read more

I originally met Simon through a client during a purchase of her Walnut Creek property. Working with him on that transaction was a real pleasure. You never know what type of professional you are going to be working with and I was happy to find that he is very professional, great about keeping all parties informed of the process and even would anticipate issues and address them before they became a problem. I now look forward to working with him again and refer my clients to him because I know he will take care of business and treat them well. read more

Simon is the man you want work with! For a buyer it is so important to have good representation. Simon explains all your options and let's YOU make the decision. His communication is top notch. I am a lender and have completed several transactions with him. There are many things he does to make sure the loan process goes smoothly such as ensure smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are installed before the appraisal is complete. Buying a home is complex, his experience will save you money and headache! It's great to work with such an upbeat, knowledgeable, expierenced, Realtor. read more

My wife and I recently purchased a house using Simon as our realtor. He was a pleasure to work with from the time of our initial contact through closing. He is incredibly knowledgeable about the real estate market in the Bay Area and thoroughly answered all of our questions throughout the purchase process in a very timely manner. I would recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a house in the East Bay. read more

My wife and I were buying our first home and we were glad to have Simon by our side. Simon was very knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely had our best interests in mind. He made sure that no question went unanswered and was available day and night. We could not have asked for a better experience. read more

I highly recommend Simon Watson. He is very knowledgeable and was very patient with my search. He will go out of his way to help you find the home you have been longing for. read more

If you are looking for an awesome, knowledgeable, responsive, and attentive realtor look no further than Simon. My fiancé and I had the pleasure of working with Simon on our first home purchase and he made the whole experience comfortable, enjoyable, and most importantly less scary than we thought it would be. As soon as he got our contact information from our lender he gave me a call and we talked for about an hour about our new home wants and needs and he explained the whole process on what to expect. A day or two after that we were looking at homes. What amazed me the most was his attention to detail and his honest opinions on the properties we looked at. I definitely felt he had our best interest at heart on everything. Once it got time to place offers he's explained everything to a tee and answered my millions of questions. He even reviewed every document that we were to review and made sure to point out important things to make sure we understood and didn't miss anything. We will get the keys to our new home today and I'm sad that we will no longer hear from Simon on a regular basis. I am definitely going to refer everyone I know to him and will call him up when we are ready to upgrade. You will not be sorry picking Simon as your realtor! read more

My wife and I recently bought a home in Pleasant Hill with Simon's help. I can't say enough about how lucky we were to have had Simon on our side! He is incredibly responsive, has a deep knowledge of the market, and an expert eye for assessing homes (partly from his former life as a home inspector)! He would see things in homes that we hadn't, and would point them out for us to consider so we had full information - even though it often meant we weren't going to buy the house! He is an honest broker who puts his clients interests first! For our purchase we had an especially challenging seller who made the process a difficult roller coaster ride. Simons help navigating through it was invaluable! I highly recommend Simon to everyone. You won't be disappointed! read more

Simon always provides exceptional service - I have worked with him on many transactions. I admire him for always working as a team and understanding the process. We've had some tough transactions and I assure you he has always been professional and a team player. Simon, thank you as always and keep at it. You have definitely grown to be one of my favorite realtors and you always take such good care of our mutual clients. read more

Highly recommend working with Simon! He is thorough and always gets right back to you. His experience, patience and attention to detail is unlike anyone I have worked with. He walks you step by step through one of the most stressful decision of your life...buying a house! He also considers all pros and cons of each property so you can make the best decision for you. He's not pushy and you can tell he cares about you and not just selling you a house. You are in very good hands with Simon! read more

Great knowledge on local housing market. Always just a phone call away. Expert on the VA loan process. Simon was able to guide me through my first home buying experience. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to buy in the Contra Costa area! read more

Simon is an amazing realtor. I can say this with total confidence, because he helped my mother buy the perfect home - and she is not the easiest person to work with :) He made sure to be available for early morning viewings, several panicked emails, and hundreds of questions. He offered his expertise and a trained eye for detail, and never made us feel rushed or pressured. Our family is very grateful for his advice and kindness and would highly recommend him. read more

Mr. Simon Watson should be Saint Simon for his patience in helping us find, negotiate and close on a house we bought in Oakland during Spring, 2013. It was a fixer in a short sale that involved two mortgage holders. Communications and negotiations had to include all the parties who had to agree on each step. There were multiple inspections as well and each required scheduling among the same large group. When the inspections found a significant issue, Simon helped us resolve it satisfactorily. Somehow Simon kept everything together while counseling us on strategy to keep our bid on top. The purchase ended happily and the fixer is getting fixed. We recommend Saint Simon Watson to be your real estate agent, too. read more