Vincent was the buyer's agent for my wife and me on our recent home purchase in Berkeley. I would highly recommend Vincent to anyone who's looking for a buyer's agent who adds value. We've worked with two other buyer's agents in the past and, frankly, Vincent blew them out of the water. With our previous agents, we received constant emails about new listings that did not fit our criteria or price point. It felt like a constant high-pressure sales tactic that was more focused on locking in a deal (and their commission) than finding us a house that we would enjoy AND could afford. With Vincent, we had the opposite experience. He spent the time to understand exactly what we wanted in a house, our price cap, and what neighborhoods we liked. He only shared relevant listings, and it never felt like he was pressuring us to look at houses that would not fit our needs. Something you learn very quickly with Vincent is that he is focused on long-term relationships with his clients. We never felt any pressure from him, and, in fact, he gave us extremely frank and honest advice and actively discouraged us from making offers on several properties with red flags that he discovered. Vincent has an eye for detail and notices things that even trained inspectors miss (as we saw during our buying process). At every turn of the buying process, he was in our corner and fighting to get us the best possible deal. During the actual buying process for our home, Vincent was able to negotiate several major concessions from the sellers -- including a price reduction. We were impressed by his work and happy about the purchase. But this is where Vincent truly sets himself apart -- once we closed on the home, he didn't go MIA. Instead he connected us with excellent contractors for the work we needed done on our house. If Vincent recommends someone for a job, he stands behind their work and makes sure everything is done to his exacting standard. On multiple occasions, he's helped me talk through projects with different contractors, using his encyclopedic knowledge of the trades and home improvement to help communicate exactly what we wanted. And it doesn't hurt that he's fluent in Spanish! I cannot recommend Vincent highly enough. He's truly an awesome realtor (and person). P.S. We have not sold a home with Vincent, but we originally found him through an open house of his that my wife attended. She saw the incredible work he had done to help the owner remodel and stage the home before listing and knew we had to have him as our realtor. If we ever sell our home, we will definitely have Vincent as our listing agent. read more

Vincent was a absolute professional from start to finish. He explained the processes in lay terms and had valuable input regarding upgrades and staging before going to market. I believe his knowledge of the market and local area were huge assets in the preparation and sale of my property, which allowed me to focus on the necessary aspects in between, all while keeping things understandable and personable throughout. I would highly recommend his services, and should I need to sell or buy again, he's my guy! A+++ service! read more

Our home selling experience with Vince was outstanding. He brings superior knowledge of the real estate market and an understanding what it takes to get you top dollar. To say that he will go above and beyond for you is an understatement. He is committed, professional, and made us feel like family. We would definitely recommend Vince to anyone and use him again in buying or selling a home. read more

Vince is a great real estate agent! He has a life but is more than accommodating working around a busy schedule. He was super helpful, giving us information on houses, and being honest when he didn't think the house was right for us. He knows a lot about renovations and can really guide you in that department too. As a plus, for any spanish speakers, he does speak spanish. My favorite thing about my whole experience with Vince was how easy going he was. I would classify myself as relatively difficult, texting him at 10PM about a house I wanted to see the next day and he made it happen! He also got last minute offers in at lightening speed. We couldn't be happier with his service, we love our house and all the advice Vince gave us. read more

Vincent went out of his way to make my home sales as smooth and easy for me as possible during a very trying time in my life. Then went on to help my son with his home. Much appreciated. read more

Vincent did an outstanding job in selling our home in Berkeley. Vincent handled all home preparation projects, including wallpaper removal, painting of interior and exterior, floor refinishing and replacement of all light fixtures and electrical outlets/switches. The home of over 3000 sq. ft. represented a major undertaking, including the landscaping and staging of the estate's garden. Vincent's team of professionals selected all of the colors, finishes and scope of work that would derive the highest sales price. Vincent called frequently, as I live out of area and I relied on him to handle payments to contractors and other providers. The results were spectacular, with multiple clean offers and a strong over-bidding contest for the successful buyer. The sales price set the record for the largest sale on the exclusive street in this prestigious neighborhood. The results exceeded my expectations, and I would recommend Vincent to anyone looking to buy or sell in the East Bay region of the SF Bay Area. read more

As a first time home buyer, I didn't know what to expect or how the process works. My girlfriend and I met with Vince and decided to move forward with him. He was extremely helpful, knowledgable, and always easy to reach, no matter what time of day. Vince did a wonderful job, and even showed us the condo we ended up purchasing, which was in a place where we hadn't even considered looking! If we sell this condo one day, I will certainly be getting back in touch with Vince. read more

All in all a great experience. Vincent is knowledgeable of his market and an expert in the field. He helped us buy a property in Berkeley and we definitely recommend him for his services. read more

Vincent Minelli was listing agent when I sold my home in the Montclair neighborhood of Oakland in Spring 2015. This was the seventh home sale of my life and by far the most positive experience I've had selling a home. Vince took care of everything. He had the connections to get necessary repairs done quickly and at very reasonable prices. He provided strategic counselling regarding pricing and timing that made all the difference. We got a record price. I've been a little leery of realtors in the past. Vince proved to me that he had my best interest in mind and earned every penny of the commission. read more

Vincent Minelli is the real estate agent by which I will measure all real estate agents. Full stop. Vincent loves his job, and it shows. He has spent his career honing his craft, and everything that he has learned, he brings to the table. In short, he's got a vast amount of experience, and it shows. I deferred completely to his expertise when selling my home, and it was the best decision ever. Vince has seen it all, and he knows what he's doing. Having gone through several agents before we met Vince, I can tell you that Vince works hard, and takes on your endeavor on personally. He won't just send you a form email with some references to inspections, sewer laterals, contractors, etc., and check up on you from time to time to "see how it's going", Vince does it all, and he makes your project his project. This fact alone has saved me thousands of dollars and has saved me so much time and heartache trudging through the morass of everything you have to do in order to sell a house in California, that words cannot express my relief, and my gratitude for Vincent. Vincent has a crew of hard working, competent, carpenters and tradespeople to take care of problems you might have with your home before selling. When we wanted to put our house on the market, Vincent came over, and together we walked every corner of the property and came up with a plan of how to proceed. We came up with a timeline, and followed that plan together. At no point did I feel like I was going it alone, I always felt like I was in good hands, and in the end, the result was way beyond my expectations. Vincent Minelli is a real estate agent with experience you can trust. He has your best interest at heart, and will go the extra mile. He doesn't cut corners, he's not in it for the quick cash. I would 100% trust Vincent again in any real estate dealings that I may have in the future. read more

Wow where do I start? Vince was referred to me through a family member. At first I was hesitant working with a new realtor but quickly realized he is top notch and truly top of his field. Vince worked around the clock helping me with many questions and guiding through the process anytime I had a question. During the Home buying process me and him were in contact everyday. No matter the time of day I called him he would respond and be more then helpful with great information. He literally was able to help ALL THE TIME. He gave great recommendations, and advice from his many years in the business, but at the end of the day always respected my opinion. He helped me buy the home of my dreams! He has tons of great contacts, and I mean it when I say he goes out of his way to help the customer. I couldn't imagine finding someone better to help me with this process. From his savvy bidding advice, to the super thorough time he takes to review every piece of paperwork thrown his way, Vince is the MAN! I would defiantly recommend and refer Vince to anyone looking for a top notch realtor. I know I will be using him for any property selling/buying in the future. Thank you Vince ! read more

There are not enough positive words in the English language to describe how great it was to work with Vincent! He was amazingly easy and FUN to talk to. He knows a lot about real estate and helped us get a place so fast it made our heads spin. So far he has completely stuck to his mantra that he will be with us for life if we want by connecting us with people who can help us do a few maintenance tasks at our new house, and by answering every inquiry whether email or text in a prompt and attentive manner. If you want a personable guy who is well-connected to the real estate market and is willing to go the extra mile to really hear what you want and help you achieve your dream, you gotta go with Vincent! read more

Vincent was with me from the beginning to the end starting with a remodeling project and ending with a record sale for my neighborhood, less than a month after my condo was put on the market! He helped me arrange the contractors for the remodel and find the person who did wonders with staging my home. He also helped me make important decisions along the way to make sure I didn't invest a penny more than I needed to. And most importantly, he handled my anxieties with an immense amount of grace and patience. I am extremely grateful for his help and would strongly recommend him to anyone considering selling their home. read more

Vincent and his real estate partner Sean are truly wonderful guys. My wife and I got incredibly lucky to stumble upon them. They were 100% helpful, never pushy, totally respectful of our interests and limitations and they worked to find us a home in our budget that would delight us. Along the way, they gave us an understanding of the market and then served as allies and advocates during the financial process. We owe a debt of gratitude to these guys. I couldn't recommend them highly enough! read more

Vince is such a gem! True professionalism and I trust him with anything and everything.

Vince made the process of buying our first home a breeze. We had no idea what we were doing and he held our hands through everything, including recommending a mortgage broker and insurance broker. The best way I could describe him is that he has magical powers. They say you go through 7 heart breaks before you get your home, we went through zero! Not only did he come with us to our broker appointment but he made sure everything was working properly in the house once we moved in. He stuck around long after escrow closed. He truly set us up for a smooth, worry free move in. I had called him in a panic when I noticed a leak in the roof, he dropped what he was doing (shopping at home depot of course) and came straight over to help and assess the situation. He then proceeded to clean out our rain gutters! I can't say enough about how amazing he is. He is the most honest, trustworthy realtor. He is my and my husbands forever realtor. read more

We give Vincent Minelli of Bay Sotheby's our highest possible recommendation. He represented his outstanding firm of Sotheby's with pride and confidence. He helped us sell our parents' beautiful home of 45 years through what is always a difficult process, and from beginning to end he was there with us and for us professionally and personally. We felt our house became his house too and our worries became his worries. In fact, he checked on the house every evening at the end of his day, and no matter what issue came up, Vince always told me, "don't worry, I'll take care of it," and he did! Vince is extremely personable and supportive and was always cool, calm, reasonable and professional with us. He was very hard-working, conscientious and on top of everything and always kept me in the loop, even though I live far away. He supervised a large team of construction workers, designers and landscapers to restore and enhance our one-of-a-kind architectural treasure and even found people who love the house as much as we have to sell it to! He earned our confidence and trust throughout the sales process, from the recommended repairs and updates the house needed to the superb marketing, thoughtful pricing and finally to the smooth closing and the best possible financial outcome for us. We thank him and his excellent team and recommend him highly. He is an outstanding realtor and it has been a great pleasure to work with him! read more