Our family had the opportunity to work with Ellen. She has extensive knowledge of the Contra Costa County geography and extensive contacts throughout the area which helped us to purchase our home smoothly and ability to get trustworthy evaluations from well known contractors and escrow agents.
Ellen Osmundson
From our first meeting, Amy miraculous made herself available for every call, every silly question, calming my anxiety with her calm but strong and knowledgeable demeanor. She was always with me, either via text, email, phone calls, or in person, even assisting inspectors, if needed. And, there was nothing she wouldn’t do to help make the transaction between myself and the buyer go smoothly. She is pleasant, but didn't let anyone overwhelm me. She was patient, but persistent when it was necessary. Anytime there was a little glitch, she resolved it. If you, or someone you know, is considering buying or selling a property. I highly recommend you reach out to Amy Zeller. She is, no question, the best! Carolyn Morris
Amy Zeller
We have used Emanuel as our agent three times; first as a Buyer's agent and later twice as a Listing agent. We have bought and sold many properties over the years and can attest that Emanuel is the best. He is patient, competent and easy to work with. My wife sums it up by calling him "the Pro".
Emanuel Sakkis
Carol guided us through the sale of a fixer-upper that had been in the family for more than 30 years. She understood we wanted to get a great price even though the house was not in very good shape, so she clearly laid out our options: 1) Sell the house in as-is condition to investors who would pay with cash, 2) Take on a big remodel job ourselves and sell the house for top dollar, or 3) Get inspections done, do a small amount of work to get rid of the "ick" factors, and list it for buyers who wanted a deal. Ultimately, we chose option 3, which meant that Carol had to work hard for the sale. On a tight timeline, she and her husband Soosh referred us to an excellent team of people to get the work done: a handyman, haulers, gardeners, house cleaners, pool cleaners, inspectors, stagers, and more. We were very pleased with the end result, and we highly recommend her to sellers in the Walnut Creek & larger Contra Costa County areas.
Carol Nassar
Amy is a hustler—in the best possible way. While most agents are working open houses only on weekends, Amy was hosting extra open houses on Thursdays and Fridays, constantly putting in the extra effort to find opportunities for her clients. I worked with Amy as my buyer's agent, and she did an excellent job helping me secure a property at a price point I was comfortable with. It wasn't necessarily my ideal number (dang it - she was also the seller's agent), but it was well within the range I considered acceptable, and Amy helped negotiate a deal that made sense for me. Throughout the process, she was responsive, hardworking, and always looking out for my interests. If you're looking for an agent who is proactive, dedicated, and willing to put in the work, I would highly recommend Amy.
Amy Zeller
Cathy was very responsive every time we needed anything or had any questions. Her knowledge of the market was extremely helpful—she knew exactly what it would take to get top dollar for our house. We got multiple offers, and she showed expert knowledge in successfully negotiating a price well over asking. She was the ultimate professional in every interaction and made it easy to sell a house when we were already living out of state. We would absolutely recommend her.
Cathy Baigent
Dara was knowledgeable about market trends and strategies and was able to plainly explain them to me. She was responsive to my needs while setting pricing goals. She was knowledgeable and had the resources to refer tradespeople as the needs required. Together we worked to achieve my financial goals. I would highly recommend her.
Dara Buzzard
We recently worked with Dara to sell our Eichler, and the entire experience was seamless, professional, and highly successful. Selling a unique mid-century home requires a specific understanding of the market, and Dara delivered on every front. Dara took complete ownership of the preparation, managing both the staging and photography to ensure the home’s clean lines and indoor-outdoor flow were perfectly highlighted. She even brought in a floating flamingo for the pool—a touch of whimsy that complemented the house's mid-century vibe perfectly and showed her sharp eye for detail. Throughout the process, communication was flawless. Dara kept us constantly updated, expertly managed all interactions with the buyers, and navigated negotiations effortlessly. Thanks to her strategic handling, we received multiple offers and closed over asking. If you are looking for an agent who combines market expertise, architectural appreciation, and proactive, thoughtful execution, we cannot recommend Dara highly enough.
Dara Buzzard
As first-time homebuyers, we couldn't have asked for a better agent. From the beginning, she took the time to get to know us and understand what we were looking for. We started our search slowly, only wanting to see a house here and there, and she never pressured us or tried to rush the process. Instead, she was patient, supportive, and always able to get us into homes quickly whenever we expressed interest. Her communication was outstanding. She consistently responded within the hour and was always available to answer questions and explain the next steps. When we found the house we wanted, everything moved incredibly fast. We had only four days to submit an offer and two weeks to close. She immediately switched into high gear, guiding us through the entire process without making us feel overwhelmed. Even though we waived many of our buyer protections, she still successfully negotiated several seller repairs, including having a French drain installed at no cost to us. She also connected us with an excellent inspector and contractor and offered referrals for other professionals we needed as new homeowners. Her support didn't end at closing either. She checked in on us, answered countless questions, and even brought us food from local restaurants while we were moving in. What stood out most was how much she genuinely cared about us and our experience. She was not only an exceptional real estate agent but also a trusted guide through one of the biggest decisions of our lives. We highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
Dara Buzzard
Dara is excellent at communication, she takes the time to explain everything and she really listens to what you have to say. There are no stupid questions. She is always is quick to respond to your calls and/ or texts. She is very knowledgeable about the neighborhoods and the comps in the area. I never felt pressured into anything. For me this was an emotional sale and she understood that and was always making sure I was okay. She is patient and kind but at the same time gets things done in a timely organized manor. She goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect. Her knowledge of Eichlers is vast and she knows that they are special homes. She knows that every house has a story and understands how to navigate that story. She is truely a professional. Truely a delight to work with.
Dara Buzzard
She got me 15k more than what we listed the property for. Since I was out of state she handled literally everything regarding the sale and did a fantastic job. She was honest direct and very proactive.
Amy Zeller
Katie was so helpful in every aspect of our home buying process. Her extra work and commitment are the reasons that we were able to be the ones to get our home. Katie is responsive, helpful and take initiative. We loved working with Katie!
Katie Oberfelder
