We had a great experience working with BALS. Keith did a boundary survey of our property. We had…read morereached out to many surveyors in the area and BALS was definitely the most responsive, organized, and thorough in their response. They provided a reasonable quote, and provided a clear estimate of the timeline. The survey markers were placed relatively quickly. Alameda county took some time to record our survey, but once it was reviewed it was approved right away. I called the county for an update at some point and they actually pointed out that our survey was very well done! Sara was also very helpful and responsive to my numerous questions throughout the process. I would highly recommend!

Buyer Beware. It…read morehas been 2 1/2 years since we started the survey process with this company. They have around 5k of our cash money in their hands and they still have not completed the survey and filing with the county. I have been calling and emailing intermittently in good faith, but there's always an excuse as to why the work is not done. One is usually having boundaries marked and surveys done because there's another issue at hand or plan that comes next. I never imagined that we would be this far down the road and unable to start projects because the surveyors cannot complete the job that they have been paid 100% of the fee for. What will inspire them to get going? Legal action? Filing a complaint with the County? Fine, but what a pain. It may be tempting to use the company (BALS) that says they can come out and get started sooner than another company, but in the end, we've waited far, far too long. Their integrity is lacking, to say the least. They have taken advantage of us probably largely due to the Bay Area's insane real estate market and demand for their services being high. No one should have to spend their time chasing down the product they paid for outright as they demanded. I cannot recommend BALS and hope you find your surveyor elsewhere.

Professional and Reliable Property Management I have been…read moreworking with The Cal Agents since 2025 to manage my house rental in the Bay Area, and it has been a consistently positive experience. Key Highlights: 1. Exceptional Team: I've had the pleasure of working with Wilsen, Ahyeza, Chris, Patricia, Jana, Fiona, Nikki, and Ramiro. They are professional, attentive, and easy to collaborate with. 2. Problem Solvers: One of their greatest strengths is that they never shy away from a hard problem. Whether it's a maintenance issue or a tenant concern, they tackle it head-on with a level of responsiveness that is hard to find. 3. Trusted Partnership: When you are looking for a partner to manage an investment property, creating an empathetic and caring relationship with the tenants is the most important factor. They have proven themselves to be reliable stewards of my property. Pro-Tip for Owners: Because they manage a diverse portfolio of both condos and houses, I found that providing clear context on my specific expectations for house-level marketing and maintenance from the start created a great feedback loop. Their receptiveness to this high level of communication is exactly why our partnership works so well; it ensures everyone is aligned from day one. Overall: If you need a team that is responsive and capable of handling the complexities of the Bay Area rental market, I highly recommend The Cal Agents.

So I am in the process of finding an agent or company to rent out a family home. I put the need out…read moreon Yelp and received several responses. I spoke to one agent, then made an appointment to have calls with others. The Cal Agents called me, and in less than a minute I realized it was someone from a Philippine call center. What a slap in the face. Outsourcing is a hot button issue, and I will NEVER share personal information with someone overseas, but also: WHY? Are they too busy for a two minute call to make that connection? Introduce themselves? Answer relevant questions? And perhaps MOST CLOYING: is this the same company that employs those same call centers to make masked cold calls asking to buy our property? HARD PASS.

Working with Marco and Vanessa Rodriguez (the MVRod Team) to sell my inherited property was an…read moreexceptional experience. The home needed repairs, but they brought vision, encouragement, and a clear plan that truly brought the property back to life. I had interviewed another agent whose low price, quick sale strategy felt self serving. Marco and Vanessa were the complete opposite -- they listened, understood my goals, and genuinely wanted the best outcome for me. They guided me through a thoughtful home refresh based on their deep market knowledge and understanding of what today's Buyers want. Even though I live out of the area and was frequently traveling, they handled everything seamlessly. I still remember Vanessa telling me, "Go on your vacation and don't worry; we got you." And they absolutely did. Their professionalism extends beyond the two of them -- their entire support team, from Jennifer (admin) to Flor (transaction coordinator) to Wendy (escrow), is outstanding. They have their process dialed in, and it shows. Whether your home needs updating or not, Marco and Vanessa know exactly how to make it shine. They are truly a top notch team.

THE BEST!! Marco, Jorge, and the team were incredible partners throughout the entire process. They…read morehelped us get our house ready to list, they came up with a great marketing/listing strategy, they advised us on offers, and they helped us close on time. I recommend this team to anyone and everyone! We couldn't be happier with the care and attention we got on the sale of our home. Thank you all so much!

Landlords: Stay away from this company! They charge $37 to tenants for the privilege of filling out…read moretheir stupid application. Then they show the property for MONTHS, collecting a tidy sum from all the applications. You as a property owner lose two months rent. Their business model does NOT benefit the property owner; I offered to pay a year of rent upfront, yet my message was never delivered to the owner, which was too bad for them as I have excellent credit and references and a year upfront is a sweet deal for a landlord. Tenants: I was charged $37 PLUS I was told I would hear back either way within 4-6 days. It took SIX WEEKS for them to get back to me. Of course now I know it's because they were making a cool $3000 from applications. I would NEVER use them as my property management company and will NEVER apply to one of their properties as a tenant again. I will be reporting them to the Better Business Bureau. Also, the owner's name is Jack Burns and his email is: jackburnsjr@icloud.com in case you want to ask what's taking so long to rent your property. Shame on him for running this scam that hurts property owners AND tenants.

My husband and I recently apply to rent a house everything was going good we submitted the…read moreapplication around Saturday the Lady had said call back Tuesday and we'll know something so Tuesday came around I called and no answer I left a voicemail and nothing so I decided to call Ben Johnson because his the one listed for the property but I could never get a straight answer from him. he was just like oh the landlord will call me later, or his out of town, oh would you like for me to put your application for a different house, oh we're having a meeting later. After a while he wouldn't answer or get back to me. it sucks that we are something on a clock to move but we just don't get a straight answer if the application got denied just say that. how hard is it. I feel like I was just getting the run around

Teresa and Nehemiah and Lorrie were such a pleasure to work with while securing my first home. They…read morewere patient despite a few bewildering obstacles, and were always available to answer my questions or field information. Can't thank them enough for supporting me as a first time homeowner.

Lack of attention to detail cost me over $1000 in HCAD penalties. Heidi Andrews who heads the…read moreoffice ghosted me when she promised she would follow up. If you are a cash buyer, be prepared to manage everything yourself because they were too lazy to inform you the essential steps to insure the property records for your property (that they are getting paid to insure title) are immediately documented... very sloppy service for a company who is in this business and relied upon by their customers...

***Update*** My…read morehusband and I used Amy once more to sell a rental in December. The transaction could not have gone more smoothly. We had an offer a week after it was on the market and had it sold within 45 days of listing it. Our goal was to sell the home before the end of the year, on a very tight schedule, and Amy made it happen! ------- I used Amy Alvarez for my most recent home purchase. She is an excellent agent and licensed broker that really cares about her clients and goes the extra mile. She is honest and has your best interest in mind, whether or not you want to hear it. She has plenty of experience with short sales, foreclosures and traditional sales. Amy is the only agent I will ever use. She has a great attitude and works hard to get the sale through and keys in your hand in the shortest possible amount of time! Highly recommended!!

The only real estate agent that is genuinely nice people, very ethical and always has some logical…read moreadvice. Smart guys you should want to have on your side. Im grateful for Marcos.

I called them in order to have land surveyed in San Francisco. Unfortunately they don't service…read morethe area but they gave me a recommendation who will begin immediately. Thanks!

I called and emailed about doing a land survey because they have done similar surveys in my…read moreneighborhood in the past. Their response was always we will get back to you. Well, they never did. No call, no email.

I needed their services in a rush and they were very accommodating and helpful. They were always…read moreprompt in responding and have lots of experience. Thank you to Vince and his team!

From the owner: Cunha Engineering, Inc. is a central Contra Costa County firm located within the City of Pinole…read more The principals have over 40 years of experience in Civil Engineering and Land Surveying.

Eli and Emily at Transit Survey were fantastic. Clear communication, quick turnaround, and very…read moreprofessional throughout. They provided two straightforward quotes so I could decide what made the most sense for my property, and handled a tricky neighbor situation with total professionalism. Great people - highly recommend!

Emily and Eli were prompt and professional. They were even able to accommodate a survey for my…read moreresidential home several weeks ahead of the initial schedule. They were kind, courteous and efficient. Would highly recommend their service.

Run away from this agent if you can. If she is representing a buyer you are trying to make an offer…read moreon be prepared for a frustrating experience. Dishonest, shady, unresponsive and unprofessional.

Margarita Mino just has to be one of the least ethical real estate agencies and brokers anywhere in…read morethe Bay Area. Avoid the services of any in her team like the plague, whether you are selling or buying a property, particularly if you are in a vulnerable position, such as facing the loss of your property. A recent transaction over an extremely lucrative short sale whose location I will keep confidential because I do not have authorization to reveal the identity of all parties involved, illustrates this perfectly. Her agency represented the current owner, a person in a particularly vulnerable position and condition. The listed price was ridiculously low for the prime location and the soundness of the property, and so a huge crowd of both honest house-seekers and rapacious investors showed up for the half-hour of showing on the sole day the property had opened. She did not make a personal appearance, nor did the official listing agent, Nina Gonzalez. When two of her associates (one of which claimed to work for Michelle Mino, one of the company's agents) arrived late, they appeared to know nothing about the property, its status, and did not even show the whole house, since part was off-limits. Follow-up was a nightmare. She operated through a confusing series of associates, refused to reveal to agents for other prospective buyers how many offers were coming in, lied about the cut-off for receiving offers (was this so as to be able to see what the highest bid was and then improve on that with her own "client"?), and, lo-and-behold, wound up holding the "winning" offer. She thus became the agent of both seller and buyer at the same time. Is it possible that the so-called "buyer" could turn out to be a front person for someone in her family? Extremely fishy. Her practice should be investigated by the State, the banks holding the liens on the property should be alerted that they could potentially be involved in a nasty affair, and any bank or customer should beware.