My wife and I moved from the bay area down to San Diego. Although we were not in the area Terry…read moreCole was the man. With everything going on with the move the easiest part was the loan. He took care of everything. I've gone through 6 previous loans and this by far was the best. We had a strict deadline and he finished it earlier. AMAZING!!! I will always use Terry going forward. Thank you for everything.

I have done business with John and Terry Cole at Golden Gate Financial for over the past 15 years…read more They were able to get me the financing to purchase my home at a time that I was not sure if I would even qualify and they were able to get me approved and at a very low interest rate. They have stayed in contact with me over the years to make sure that all of my mortgage questions are answered as well as keeping me updated on any trends in the industry that could benefit my financial position. If you are in the market to buy a home or refinance your current mortgage I would recommend Golden Gate Financial to anyone as I know that you will be handled in a professional manner and they will do their very best to make sure that your interest rate and closing costs are the lowest they can possibly be based upon what other mortgage companies can offer.

THE DIFFERENCE IS ... $900,000!!!…read more On June 2, 2019 I decided to sell my house in Richmond. I was planning on using the realtor that I used to buy my house, and we were going to do minimal cleanup/fixup and list at $650,000. I had spent the last week trying to figure out painters and floor guys with little success. Most did not reply, and the ones who did said they were booked for the next two months. I was frustrated, but determined. I did not know a lot about real estate, but I knew I needed my house on the market before summer ended. I went out with my best friend, Mary, who I have known for 23 years, that night and told her the news! Mary gave me that "Oh, Sasha" look that she has given me since we were 13 years old, and said "Here's what you are going to do. Fire your realtor and go with Don Adamson, and sell your house for more money than you ever could dream of." I said "My realtor is really nice, Mary, what difference does it make anyway?" Mary replied "The difference is everything!!" "Let me show you what MY REALTOR Don did for me and my house!" And she started showing me pictures of her old house magically turned into a million dollar home. "Well, that's YOUR house Mary," I replied, "My house is just an ugly old house" "Just call Don tomorrow," Mary said. So I did. Don came to my house to meet with me the very next day. After listening to my needs, goals, and timeline, he was able to quickly assess what the course of action needed to be. He said "You could use a good painter, flooring person, landscaper, color specialist, staging company, and professional photographer. I can have them all scheduled starting tomorrow if you want." I could not believe the resources and connections Don had. His "team" was fast, reliable, good, and cheaper than my lowest quotes!!! Don felt less like a realtor and more like a guiding father figure. I will never forget sitting in the office with Don, August 6, 2019, just 2 months after meeting him, and negotiating with buyers in our multiple offer situation. We were ready to counter with a whopping $850,000 - when he got a call from another interested buyer and said "They just offered us $900,000!!!!" I felt like we were sitting at the table of a high-stakes negotiation- and we just won- $900,000 !!!

Listen up everybody!! Looks to me that everyone LOVES their realtor and leaves them 5 star reviews…read more But in a review for Don, the stars should be unlimited! He recently helped us sell our home in El Sobrante. The outcome was terrific, but what we will remember is what a pleasure it was working with Don! First and foremost Don is honest. He never oversold anything, nor did he make promises he could not keep. His advise was always right but he also had the ability to listen and respect our ideas. He was always available to us , answering our calls immediately. His entire team was superb. Better yet, he coordinated them all for us. Just on a another note, Don is a kind and caring person. We most highly recommend him. Call him before any other.. then let him take care of the sale of your property. Bravo Don... job well done!!

Eric was thoughtful, helpful, proactive, smart, dedicated and everything else you would want a…read morebuyer's agent to be as a first time purchaser. He helped us look around corners and also just had great general advice about and insight into the regional market -- from landscaping to period house construction to contractor/vendor referrals to comps. He also just seems like the kind of friendly guy you would want to hang out with or have as a friend. We hope to stay in touch with him.

We had an absolutely amazing time working with Erik! He is professional, kind, honest, proactive,…read moreand practical. We were first time home buyers, and Erik made us feel super comfortable with the process. He is deeply knowledgeable about all aspects of the process of buying a home, and equally knowledgeable about evaluating home systems (plumbing, water, foundations, etc) which was important for us as we were learning about everything for the first time. Erik didn't pressure us to move quickly and make it clear his highest objective was we got the house best suited for us. Erik also found our house, as it wasn't listed on Redfin yet, so we wouldn't have landed where we did without him. The closing process was extremely smooth and easy, and Erik made sure we encountered no surprises and were prepared every step of the wa.y I would recommend Erik to anyone looking to purchase a home in the east bay!

Jimmy Reina is the best realtor! He helped us buy our first home many years ago, and he just helped…read moreus sell our condo. It was a complicated situation, and Jimmy's steady demeanor & deep experience helped us navigate it all. His Red Oak Realty team backing him up is stellar as well. Thank you so much Jimmy & Red Oak!!!

Jimmy Reina is a top notch real estate agent. He was very informative through our whole process…read more He went above and beyond helping us sell our home, as we were not in town 90% of the time. He guided us through everything that needed to be done. I would recommend Jimmy to anyone selling or buying a home, he really knows his business!!

We are extremely happy with the outcome of our sale through Dean. He had the experience, knowhow,…read moreand most importantly, the vision to see our listing meet its maximum potential. Thanks to his guidance in investing in improvements, we had a quick sale over asking of our Embarcadero condominium.

Dean helped us find the perfect home in San Francisco during H1 of this year (2023). He is…read moreknowledgeable, experienced, responsive, and most importantly, genuine. He helped us find the perfect home in a competitive market, and he made the entire process as smooth and stress-free as possible. Dean is a great listener. He took the time to understand our needs and wants, and he found homes that matched our criteria perfectly. He was also very patient and understanding, as our target properties and locations evolved over the course of the search. Dean is also a great negotiator. He helped us get a great deal on our home, and he was always looking out for our best interests. Dean has a strong command of assessing what value a particular property should be, and ensures that his clients acquire the right property at the right price. In addition to helping us purchase the right property, Dean also leveraged his network to refer us to an outstanding agent in Napa Valley, who helped us sell our home quickly, at a competitive market price. This enabled us to establish the timing and budget for our new home search in an efficient manner. Overall, we highly recommend Dean to anyone looking to buy or sell a property in San Francisco. He is a true professional, and he will go the extra mile to help you find the perfect home.

Dane made us feel completely at ease from our introduction through closing on our first home…read morepurchase. He helped us understand what to expect at every step of the way. I always felt like he truly valued us as people and gave us his best advice during these unpredictable times. This whole process was made so much easier by Dane's organization, clarity, personal approach and attention to detail. We were able to close early on our house, even with an already short closing period. I cannot thank Dane and Andrew enough for their exceptional service.

I've worked with Dane on 4-5 loans now (2 new houses and a few refinances). He's also worked with…read morenumerous friends and relatives that I've referred to him. Everyone that's ever worked with him, including myself, has always said "wow, your mortgage broker is awesome." even my real estate agent who has seen thousands of loans processed was as impressed as could be with Dane's service. That's because Dane is as smart as they come. He's extremely knowledgeable and excels at his craft. He's always 4-5 steps ahead. Let's face it, getting a loan can be an intense process. But Dane knows every nook and cranny of this space and is constantly ahead of the game. He anticipates the next bend in the road and is a master at navigating the road. A mortgage isn't an everyday transaction for most people and it can be hard to know who to trust. Dane is the only person I'll ever do a loan with. Period.

Ben has sold 2 homes for us. He made sure every single thing went right. His experience, hard…read morework, and excellent connections ensured the best outcome for us all. I cannot emphasize just how much he did for us during both sales. When my mom died, he sold her home taking so much pressure off of us. He is truly the best realtor and person anyone could hope for!

We feel so fortunate that we were referred to Ben and Meridee for the sale of our single family…read morerental property which included some challenges. We could not have asked for a better team and I echo the another reviewer who says they go above and beyond. Getting the property ready required many talents and between them, they filled a variety of roles. We were amazed at how much time Ben spent on site! Their efforts added a lot to the final sale price. Their advice and support was top notch. Communication and attention to detail were exceptional. It was a pleasure to work with them both and I can't imagine bettor realtors.

I would give Ron a 10 of 10 if I could. I found Ron and I was so glad to have him as my realtor. I…read morehad no knowledge on the buying and selling of real estate and I was so glad when I found Ron. Being a first time seller (and buyer), Ron was instrumental in helping to both. He was always willing to answer any of my questions and concerns (and a little fear too) in selling the home that I had lived in for over 30 years and looking for a place of my own. I told him what I could afford to pay and he worked endlessly looking at houses to help me find a perfect place. My mom had passed years ago and my family and I needed to sell her house fairly quick. He came in and was amazing in staging the house and we sold it in shortly after that. He created and put out fliers that showcase my mom's house at its very best. While waiting to sell my mom's house, I needed to find another place. Ron worked tirelessly to find places to look and even went with me to look at some of the places and helped me with pointing out pros and cons. He was very knowledgeable when looking around and letting me know what I might be looking at if there were anything that needed to get fixed. When I found a potential place, he worked endlessly to try to help me get it. When he found out of some unexpected high costs associated with the place, he informed me about it and that was enough for me to pass on that one. Very soon after, he found another listing that was even better than the one I had seen earlier (and in the same complex). Again, he was able to help advise me as to what might need to be fixed and possible costs. He worked tirelessly to get me the best possible price for my townhouse. He also helped me to find a painter to come and paint my townhouse before I moved in because the colors in the home was too dark for me. When he presented my key to my new home, he very sweetly gave me a key with Tinkerbell on it to welcome me to my home. Since then, if I have a question, he is always willing to help me and find the answer for me. If you are looking for a great Realtor, Ron is your man! You cannot miss with him! I highly recommend him to anyone that I meet that is looking for that "home sweet home" or selling your home. I have a realtor for life!

Ron Cadigal helped my husband and I find our first home using the VA Loan. He was fantastic because…read morebeing able to use a VA loan alone is difficult, but he made it happen!!! We got MOST of our must haves. His construction knowledge helped tremendously!! It was great having a set of eyes to ask questions about how easy is something to fix to decide if that was a project we were willing to tackle to buy that house!! We only made a few offers including a counter offer and we got the house that we love and enjoy!! Ron goes the extra mile!! We were clear about our must haves and with his construction knowledge he pointed out some important aspects that we should consider for our first home!! He helped ease our fears as first time buyers. It was definitely difficult to put a bid on home, imagine living there and be crushed your offer was not accepted but in the end he helped us find the home meant for us!!! When we needed some projects completed around the house he gladly pointed us to a reliable contractor.