Eric is seriously the best agent ever! This is just a fact. He came to us as a referral, and we…read morejust closed on a beautiful home today in our perfect neighborhood after a half year search. My wife and I are first time home buyers. We wanted to find an affordable charming home in a beautiful neighborhood. He listened to our wants and was able to hone in on homes that we'd be interested in. He found us an off market listing that was perfect. Eric is so easy to work with and is very responsive. He is super professional and knowledgeable about the real estate market and has been a great teacher throughout our journey. And on top of that he's a great, down-to-earth person and easy to talk to. Now that we've closed on our house, he's been working on connecting us to his network of professionals to make repairs and renovations. He's gone above and beyond what we could have expected. We will be recommending him to anyone we know looking to buy or sell a home. 10/10!

As a first time home buyer, I can say without a doubt that I chose the right agent to work with…read more Eric came highly recommended by some mutual friends of ours and he did not disappoint! He's incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and genuine. While he was overseas, he continued to make sure we were taken care of. Jessica was able to show us listings and keep the momentum going, as well as answer any questions we had. They are an impressive tag team and we have them to thank for getting us into our first forever home. Did I mention that all this happened in less than two months of starting our search in this hyper competitive housing market? Eric and his team definitely have my recommendation for anyone looking for a trustworthy and reliable agent!

We had a fantastic experience working with Bryan on our recent townhouse sale. He is an expert…read morepartner and realtor who streamlined everything from staging and cleaning to minor repairs. His communication is second to none--we never had to wonder where we stood thanks to his detailed weekly updates and market analysis. Bryan is professional, reliable, and a true pleasure to work with. We couldn't have asked for a better partner in this sale.

I worked with Bryan to sell my home, and he was incredible from start to finish. Rather than simply…read moresaying "Bryan was great" (which he absolutely was), I want to share a few specific examples that stood out: * I submitted an inquiry through his website at 5:00 PM right before a holiday. He responded almost immediately to acknowledge my request and asked whether I preferred to talk right away, or after the holiday. We ended up scheduling an in-person meeting during that first call. * Because my home was on the lower end of the Bay Area price range, I was concerned it might not receive the same level of attention. Bryan proved that concern wrong -- he provided true white-glove service throughout the entire process. * He came to our first meeting fully prepared with a detailed market analysis and a clear, thoughtful strategy. This included timing, making the home presentable, recommendations on work to do/not do, and pricing. * Bryan handled all staging, photography, and listing arrangements, making the process extremely hands-off and stress-free for me. * I had scheduled a final bulk trash pickup with Waste Management, and they canceled without notifying me. Bryan's team caught the issue because they had proactively called to confirm the appointment, and they immediately let me know. * During the listing period, his team also helped coordinate a minor issue and offered to arrange services for it to be resolved. * In less than a week, we received a cash offer $30K over asking and a financed offer $55K over asking. * During negotiations, Bryan clearly explained the potential risks and benefits of each action, making sure I fully understood what could go right -- and what could go wrong. I really appreciated how seriously he took his responsibility to keep me informed. I highly recommend Bryan to anyone looking to sell their home.

My husband and I started looking at homes on the weekends just for fun. Along the way, we visited a…read morecouple of homes Omar was showing, and he immediately stood out. He was honest, warm, and incredibly knowledgeable. We asked for his contact information, shared the neighborhoods we loved and the budget we had in mind, and began our home search together. Omar took us to so many homes, often five to seven in a week, making time for us on weekdays and weekends. No matter how busy his schedule was, he made us feel like a priority. As we explored different homes, we got to know him better and came to trust his guidance even more. Then we found the home that felt perfect for us. Omar was attentive through every step of the sale and helped us feel confident in our decision. He didn't just help us buy a house, he helped make a dream come true. His support continued after closing. He connected us with wonderful people, from landscapers to contractors, to help us make the home our own. We're so grateful for every part of this experience. Omar is more than our realtor; he has become a great friend. Knowing he's always just a text or phone call away means so much to us. If you're thinking of working with Omar, do it. You won't regret it! Thank you so much, Omar! D&K

Looking to buy a house? Do me and yourself a favor, contact Omar now. He helped us find our home in…read moreDAYS! I really thought this process was going to be long and dragging, but Omar was absolutely responsive and genuinely invested. He walked us through the entire process and answered any questions we had, anytime of the day! He never rushed us, and gave us honest helpful advices. I cant recommend Omar enough! and of course his handymen team, Roberto! They were there the day we got our keys and helped us put a charger, install lights, shelves! Best realtor in town!

As second-time home buyers, we felt extremely lucky to have Kevin & Sunil as our real estate…read moreagents. Both of them are knowledgeable professionals. With our very stringent must have lists for our home, Kevin was very patient and understood what we were looking for. He was always available to answer questions we had, help us analyze the property and even point out why something may or may not work for us based on what we were looking for. We appreciated that honestly and not being rushed in to putting an offer. In addition, both Kevin and Sunil guided us in various aspects like the inspections, post-purchase cost documentation, what we need to do etc. If you are in the market for purchasing a home, we would highly recommend Kevin and Sunil to represent you as your agents.

Kevin helped us buy a new home in Union City. He has been phenomenal through the entire process,…read moreeducating us on various parts of the process right from high-level things like property location to the nitty-gritty details on home construction. I highly recommend Kevin to anyone looking to purchase a new home! As someone new to this process, he took the time and effort to walk us through the entire gig. Throughout the process not only did he educate us but also managed to understand our preferences as home-buyers. He picked properties that matched our preferences and were in good neighborhoods. Unlike certain agents who tried to close a deal, Kevin took the effort to ensure we were happy with the decisions made, fine-tuning preferences and did not shy away from giving unbiased opinions as a mature experienced real-estate agent. The home buying process can be an anxious and long journey, especially if you are a new home-buyer, so being in good hands matters tremendously! They made the entire process seamless, hassle-free and most importantly - something that resulted in us being happy "home-owners" at the end.

Outstanding Real Estate Experience with The Costales Team! In the famous words of this team: "Who…read moreyou work with matters!" I recently worked with The Costales Team to purchase my first home, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience from start to finish. As a first time homebuyer, I came in knowing that the process can be very daunting. However, this team RIGHT HERE, made what could be a stressful process, into an AMAZING experience! An experience that was stress free, informative, and smooth! Trust me, you will NOT be disappointed! Most Beneficial Service Features (why YOU should work with The Costales Team): - Their deep knowledge of the local market helped me find the perfect home in a new perfectly built community - Excellent communication throughout the process - they were always available to answer questions, clarify information, and provided regular updates daily - Strong negotiation skills that afforded me $70K in incentives (yes, $70K!) during the transaction process. (Hire them!) - Professional network of trusted contractors and lenders made the process seamless (Marc has a connection for EVERYTHING! From home appliances to landscaping! Marc definitely knows someone!) - Attention to detail in reviewing contracts and paperwork - they came with me to every appointment (even the design studio) and made sure I understood exactly what I was signing and talked me through everything so that I understood everything that was going on. Exceptional Customer Service: - Patiently walked me through each step of the home buying process, from pre-approval to closing, making sure I understood everything, even when I'm pretty sure I was being annoying. - Provided me with a personalized timeline showing exactly what would happen when, which eliminated my anxiety about the unknown - Prepared me for the final walkthrough by creating a checklist of what to look for and what questions to ask. They even attended my walkthrough and helped me find potential issues that I would have missed if I was not represented by this team - Even after closing, they checked in (and still do!) regularly to see how I am settling in and to see if I needed anything In summary, I would absolutely recommend The Costales Team to friends, family, or anyone because: - Their professionalism and expertise made what could have been a stressful process surprisingly smooth - They truly listened to my needs and found me exactly what I was looking for - Their honest, straightforward approach built trust from day one - The results speak for themself - I found my dream home, received $70K in incentives, and closed smoothly and quickly. If you're looking for a realtor who combines market knowledge with genuine care for their clients, look no further than The Costales Team. I promise you that you will NOT be disappointed!

We just closed on our first home with Joraine and Marc and very thankful for their hard work and…read morededication to what they do. They made the whole process of being a first time home buyer easy for us as we are new to the whole process. They taught us a lot of things and answered every questions that we had and trust me we had a lot! lol. They were both very kind and patient with us even though we were calling, texting them every minute. lol. This has been an experience that we will remember throughout our life and we are thankful and grateful and blessed that it was with this team. If you are in the market don't hesitate, Team Costales all the way!!!

We first worked with Kumi six years ago to buy a home in Oakland. Years later, as our family grew…read moreand our needs changed, we were happy to work with him again to both sell our home and buy a new home in Oakland. Kumi is so lovely to work with! He's attentive, tracks all the details, and a very thorough. He has a sense of how to work with other realtors (on both the buying and selling side) to position his clients well and gather helpful insights. We were selling our house during a slow time in the market and weren't initially sure whether selling it would be a challenge. We were so pleased that Kumi was able to help us sell it with just two weekends of open houses and at a price in the range we were hoping for! Thank you, Kumi!!

Kumi was amazing! He helped me purchase my first home despite my limited budget. He was super…read moreinformative, easy going, and eased a lot of my concerns with this huge decision I was making. I was a plus that he was a realtor of color raised in Oakland!

Jeff is simply the best. He was my property manager and also my agent when I sold my condo in…read moreFremont. His professional, great communication and just a great guy.

If you can appreciate the difference an experienced, competent and truly helpful agent with a lot…read moreof integrity makes, then give Jeff a call. He is easy to work with, goes above and beyond to ensure your real estate purchasing or selling process goes smoothly and actually made a very large, complicated process easy to understand by breaking everything down step by step. He is also totally available whenever you may call upon him. Not to mention he is a nice guy and I feel so lucky he just happened to be listing agent on my new home, as he also ended up representing me. I have recommended him to my friends, family and co-workers and will be using him for all of our real estate and property management needs going forward! Thank you is not enough, Jeff!!

Mike is simply amazing. Honest, professional, quick. I had a worry-free experience with Mike when…read moreselling my property. He managed everything so that I was worry free. He is very responsive, polite, selling with top dollar. I had one of my best experience with him. you simply cannot go wrong with Mike if you want to sell your property. Mike is the King of the real estate!

working with Mike was excellent! His patience and knowledge of the selling process were hugely…read morehelpful in selling our home quickly in a difficult situation.can't say enough positive things about things about the experience but we are very thankful!