My family and I highly recommend Emilio and had an incredible experience working with him. Not only…read moredoes he have a wealth of knowledge about local real estate, he is constantly up to date on market and economy trends, which he uses to his clients' advantage when buying or selling. We partnered with him for both and not only did he negotiate a great deal for us on our new home, he also marketed our old home expertly and beautifully, getting us top dollar. He is well connected in the community, from other realtors to lending agents, to sub-contractors for home renovations. We honestly could not have gone through this process without his guidance and support. Thank you Emilio!!!

Emilio did a fantastic job selling our home. Excellent negotiation at what appears to have been…read morethe top of a changing market. He was always responsive and helpful since we were not physically in the area and our tenants were not exactly happy to leave the house. Highly recommend!

A very BIG "THANK YOU" to both John and Jeff for being our Realtors, selling our home. We got the…read morehighest TOP dollar at the perfect timing, and had a very smooth closing. They were both a breath of fresh air, and went WAY "above and beyond to help out with our situation and get things accomplished quickly with the highest success. Loved the personable touch and they really do care for their clients. A very special Thank You and we would highly recommend them to everyone.

John and the Associates at JDK are professional, timely and personable. John "goes the extra mile"…read moreto promptly take care of his clients. He is easy to work with and seems to work with the highest standard of integrity!

I've looked at all these reviews and there was one where someone said she is a "pit bull with…read morelipstick" and, honestly, that sums her up. Marianne is so knowledgeable, hardworking, and will fight to the end of the earth for her clients. She also deeply cares for the people she represents. I know she's working in my best interest always. She handled the sale of my mom's home that was within a trust, out of the area, and filled with two generations of stuff. I was an emotional wreck and she came in and guided me through it all. We got over asking, all cash deal within 10 days of going to market. Above and beyond work every day -- from clean up, to prep, to staging, to marketing, to negotiating. I'm just so fortunate to have had Marianne represent me. I can't emphasize enough how hard the whole selling decision was for me. She was patient, we explored various options together. When we ultimately decided the right decision was to sell, she sprang into action and got it done quickly so I could move on from a heartbreaking situation. Her style is uniquely hers. There's no bullshit. Marianne is going to tell it to you straight, but I personally wouldn't want it any other way. I can't say enough great things about Marianne!!! Hire her; you won't regret it.

My husband and I are first time landlords and despite not having a background in real estate, we…read moretried to manage our property ourselves. Everything was fine until the tenant stopped paying, and anyone who has dealt with these issues knows how stressful it can be. Lost and extremely frustrated, I called Marianne after doing some research on Yelp. Marianne was completely calm, confident, and professional. She quickly gathered basic information about us, the property, and the tenant. She informed us that she will be taking over and assured us that we will regain possession of the property. By that evening she had already sent over all the necessary DocuSign's and within the next couple days she was negotiating with the tenant on our behalf. Removing tenants for non-payment is devastating for both parties, so Marianne was firm, but also kind and compassionate. She was able to repossess the home within 15 days, without having to go through the process of an eviction, which was our goal from the beginning. Communication was always very quick, clear, and concise. My husband and I had so many questions since it was our first time going through something like this. She has a very extensive knowledge of real estate, the laws involved, and in general how tenants tend to behave, but she was also very patient and thorough when advising us. As someone that runs her own business and manages 100+ properties, Marianne is obviously a very busy person. I expected her staff to communicate with us after the tenant vacated the property. However, Marianne was our point of contact the entire time, which was very impressive. Marianne did not collect a penny from us during the entire tenant removal process, which really speaks to her confidence in her abilities as a property manager and her generosity as well. She is also well connected in the real estate space as all the references she provided to prepare the property for the next tenant were excellent. Our home was on the market for less than 2 weeks when she presented 2 solid potential tenants. Given how smoothly everything went up until this point, we were completely confident in letting her decide which tenant would suit us best. When we finally got to meet her in person, she told us that she takes care of all her properties like they are her own and after witnessing her work, it's clear that the service she provides is a direct reflection of her genuine passion for real estate and helping people. If you are looking to rent out your property, we absolutely recommend working with a property management group, but specifically, Marianne. Thank you Marianne. We appreciate everything that you have done for us, and we look forward to working with you for a long time!

Superb service from Jaynlin Slone and her team! We met her over a year ago as we began our search…read morefor a new home to be closer to our grandchildren in Brentwood. Her knowledge of the area/market, stellar negotiation skills, and remarkable communications skills set her apart from the rest. We had very difficult seller's and an incompetent seller's agent to navigate. Jaynlin was able to complete our purchase (under asking price) with the utmost professionalism! We are eternally grateful and appreciative for her time and efforts. We adore her!!

Josh and his team are absolute professionals and a true delight to work with. Our journey with them…read morebegan several years ago when we first put our house on the market, just as interest rates were starting to rise post-COVID. Josh and the Mashore Group created incredible marketing for our home, including video showcases, printed materials, online advertising--the whole package. Although we got a great offer in less than 30 days, we unfortunately, due to personal circumstances, had to take the home off the market at that time. The Mashore Group was incredibly understanding and supportive throughout the process. Fast forward to this year. Josh stayed in steady contact over time, even stopping by during the holidays with thoughtful gifts and maintaining a genuinely personal connection. When our circumstances changed and we were finally able to relist our home, Josh wasted no time. He quickly secured strong showings, which ultimately led to an offer well above asking price, and he guided the entire deal to completion with time to spare. It's a shame we no longer live in Brentwood, because I would work with Josh and the entire Mashore Group again in a heartbeat. We can't thank them enough for their care, attention to detail, persistence, excellent service, and outstanding communication. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone with real estate needs. Thank you, team!

Amazing realtor, extremely knowledgeable. Made everything a breeze will definitely use again.read more

Tom is great! So glad to have purchased our home with him. He doesn't typically work with buyers,…read morebut when he does, he puts a lot of time and effort into it. Tom is a great teacher and knows a lot about the area (Brentwood/Oakley/Discovery-Bay). He will take his time explaining the whole buying process and what is needed to move onto the next step. Thanks to his 21+ years of experience, he provided a lot of insight on pricing and gave great advise. He's very open to hearing your thoughts and adjusts based on what you are looking for. If you need a great realtor, look no further; I highly recommend Tom for your buying/selling needs.

Patrick did a great job preparing my property for sale and during the marketing and listing…read moreprocess. We had many challenges getting the property market ready and Patrick's advice, professionalism and continuous efforts and communication were invaluable getting my property in the best condition for sale. Highly recommended, you won't be disappointed.

Pat did a really great job helping my Husband and I through a tough transition. We lived in our…read morehome for 15 years and when it was time to move and Pat found us the perfect place to move to and sold our home.

We highly recommend Leticia! From the very beginning, she gave our family confidence by assuring us…read moreshe would guide us through every step of the process, and she truly did. Her ability to communicate fluently in both English and Spanish was invaluable. She took the time to translate and made sure everyone in our family understood what was happening, answered all of our questions, and kept us informed throughout the entire process. Buying and selling a home can be stressful, but Leticia made everything much easier with her knowledge, professionalism, and genuine care. She always had our family's best interests at heart, and we are so grateful for her support. We highly recommend Leticia! ¡Recomendamos ampliamente a Leticia! Desde el principio nos dio la confianza de que nos guiaría en cada paso del proceso, y así fue. Su habilidad para comunicarse con fluidez en inglés y español fue invaluable. Tomo el tiempo para traducir y siempre se aseguró de que toda nuestra familia entendiera lo que estaba sucediendo, respondió nuestras preguntas y nos mantuvo informados durante todo el proceso. Comprar o vender una casa puede ser estresante, pero Leticia hizo que todo fuera mucho más fácil gracias a su experiencia, profesionalismo y dedicación. Siempre tuvo los mejores intereses de nuestra familia en mente. Recomendamos con toda confianza a Leticia!

First time home buyer here and Megan was exactly who I needed to make it happen. After doing some…read moreresearch on my own I found the whole home buying process a bit overwhelming. My living situation at the time had become untenable and I really needed this ASAP. At the same time, however, I have a stressful job and adding more stress to my dwindling free time was an agonizing concept. I'm mid forties now and find myself, more and more, growing weary of the world. So naturally, I'd been dragging my feet for months when a friend, somewhat forcefully, referred me to Megan. Still, I managed to procrastinate a few weeks more before being strong-armed into finally reaching out. My only regret, and I don't say this lightly, is not reaching out sooner. Once Megan was at the helm all the chaos in my head became a streamlined process that saw me living in my very own home, start to finish, just over two months later. It could have been even sooner had it not been for my own indecisiveness. Megan's wealth of knowledge and experience, her many connections within the industry, as well as her patience, attentiveness, and empathy were invaluable throughout the process; the latter traits being key for me. From the get go it is apparent that Megan is enthusiastic and motivated while I am, well... not so much. In fact, for me enthusiasm adds to what is already a stressful situation by my perception. The fact that Megan so quickly brought herself down to my level and matched my pace speaks volumes about her awareness and compassion. So if you're excited about the process she undoubtedly will be too, but if you're struggling with the idea of adding a life altering and lengthy process to your already chaotic life, rest assured, she is still the right choice and will see you through. Megan's knowledge and connections proved pivotal as well. She had an answer to every question and prepared me well in advance for all contingencies. Before I found Megan, I had begun seeking pre-approvals through a couple mortgage lenders I thought were good picks. Turns out I had much to learn. Through one of her many contacts I was immediately presented with a substantially better offer by way of a grant. Then, after jumping through the hoops of obtaining a fully underwritten pre-approval, once I saw the final numbers on paper I realized my priorities were skewed and I really needed a lower interest rate over grant money. A rate this lender couldn't provide. With zero frustration or hesitation Megan was ready with another lender that fit my needs. I say 'zero frustration,' but I'd be surprised if there was none. Anyone would be frustrated at a client upending a weeks long process to start at square one. All I noticed was an eagerness to solve the problem. As an aside, that new lender was perfect. Not only did I receive a rate so good the previous lender was a little surprised, Alicia, the new lender was again just a perfect fit for me on a human level. Megan knows good people. Not surprising. When all was said and done and I met Megan at my new home to be handed the keys to my new life, she offered congratulations and words of encouragement in a way that befit my outlook of relief over excitement. Once inside I discovered a thoughtfully arranged array of welcoming gifts. I had previously mentioned how I was a bit of a neat freak and was looking forward to having my own kitchen; that after a long period of costly meal prep services, I'd finally being able to cook again. There were spices and olive oil, various cooking utensils, a cookbook along with cleaning supplies, and even snacks. All things that truly eased my transition as I began shifting my life into new quarters. Such a thoughtful gift from such a considerate person. I feel so much gratitude for my friend who referred me to Megan, for those Megan referred me to, and most of all, for Megan being the professional, compassionate, diligent, and caring human being that she is. Thank you.

Denise Russo, I don't even know where to start. "FRIEND" I was desperate, after being given the…read morerun around by many, Denise took my call and immediately began solving my problems. She had me in a home a week later. I was looking into renting a home when somebody text me her number. Figuring I had nothing to lose, I'd call and ask her what I thought was going to be one question. Many questions later she immediately sent me a link to several homes. My future home was on that list. She is a great person to work with. She is very professional and super funny. After I hung up the phone my stress level went from 10 to ZERO. She kept all her appointments returned every call, every email and text. I recommend her! Next year when I'm ready to buy a home I will call Denise Russo.

Denise just helped me rented out my property in Bay Point ( I kept calling her Bella which turns…read moreout to be her cat's name haha) . She is very professional, trustful and pleasant to work with. I was being very careful with my tenant selection and thereby have taken longer than usual to complete the placement. Unlike some agents who make you feel like you are being rushed through the process (they typically charge a flat rate for the job, so it is to the best of their interest to wrap it up quickly), Denise was very patient with me and I felt like a valued customer. I randomly found Denise's contact online and took the leap of faith to contact her as my agent. I feel very lucky that I made a good choice. She charges a very reasonable rate for the impeccable service she provides. I will definitely be seeking her help again in the future.