Karen Heisinger brings a spirit of excellence to all that she does. Her knowledge, wisdom, and expert advice led to a successful above asking price sale of my home. I cannot say enough about how thankful I am for Karen.
Karen Heisinger
Mary Orfali showed me available units at Rossmoor that fit my taste. With her help I found and purchased a condo where I am now living happily. Mary facilitated the administrative tasks I faced and made the process of buying a condo efficient and stress-free.
Mary Orfali
Joway recently helped us sell our rental property, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The property sold in less than five days and closed within two weeks—an incredible outcome that was made possible by her expertise and dedication. From the very beginning, Joway focused on making the property as visually appealing as possible. After walking through, she recommended remodeling the kitchen. This turned out to be a brilliant decision and a key factor in attracting buyers quickly. She has an impressive network of professionals who work efficiently and deliver high-quality results. Thanks to her connections, our kitchen remodel was completed in just one week, and the beautifully updated space received numerous compliments during the open house. Joway's deep market knowledge was another major advantage. She conducted a thorough market analysis and set a competitive sale price that maximized the property’s value while ensuring a quick sale. What truly sets Joway apart is her meticulous attention to detail and exceptional ability to manage schedules, multitask, and resolve issues proactively. She has a remarkable way of coordinating with various inspection services and ensuring tight deadlines are met. For example, when the home and termite inspection revealed that the property lacked an attic entry, she arranged for one to be installed in under two days and rescheduled inspections within the same week—avoiding unnecessary delays. Throughout the entire process, Joway was a pleasure to work with. She kept us completely stress-free, always exuding confidence and guiding us through every step. Every email and phone call from her reassured us that we were in the best hands. By the time the sale closed, we genuinely missed working with her! We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Joway as our agent and wouldn’t hesitate to work with her again. If you're looking for a professional, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated agent, she’s the one!
Joway Christensen
Mary arranged multiple property viewings, she's responsive and helped me find my new home. The closing process was very smooth, she also helped me after on process of the community requirements. I highly recommend Mary to anyone looking to buy a home in Rossmoor.
Mary Orfali
I've worked with Sylvana to purchase this home over 9 years ago and now to sell it, so I've experienced both sides of her support. Sylvana is so incredibly responsive, I cannot stress how important this when you're making the most expensive purchase of your life or need a sale to go through in record time. To stay focused on the selling aspect, I was out of the country and Sylvana worked tirelessly to get the house ready to be on the market within 30 days. She gave suggestions on how to increase the value of the home with minor fixes and invaluable guidance along the way. She project managed everything to a T and made the experience an easy one. I've recommended her to all my friends and will continue to do so for anyone buying or selling.
Sylvana Wong
As the Executor of my mother's estate, I interviewed three Realtors before choosing Pete Sabine to represent the sale of my mother's home. Me, as a former Realtor/Broker with over 16 years of experience in the field and having been the top Realtor for Prudential in N. California during the 1990's, I understand a thing or two about how to effectively sell a property. My mother's home needed some work to get it "sale ready" and Pete was an invaluable sounding board as we not only discussed what needed to be improved, but also the strategy for navigating the new NAR commission guidelines which had thrown a monkey wrench into the entire real estate industry. His advice and counsel on how to work within the new guidelines to maximize exposure and price and about how to exploit the subtleties of the new guidelines to position to receive the highest possible offer (which we did and was above my expectations - and I expected a lot!) proved insightful and spot on. Throughout the staging and sale process, Pete was easy to get a hold of and quick to respond to questions. He made sure I was apprised of everything that was going on...rarely was there a question that wasn't anticipated. If you're looking to buy or sell in the Central Contra Costa area, I strongly recommend Pete Sabine and his team for their professionalism, knowledge, straight-talk, and guidance. You won't be sorry and you'll be glad you did.
Pete Sabine
Deanne was great in answering all our questions and helping us understand the process. Would definitely recommend her for any buyer or seller!
Deanne Batis
Deanne is easy to communicate with and very responsive. She was just what we needed to find a home for our parents.
Deanne Batis
Sylvana is the best real estate agent I've ever worked with. What truly sets her apart is her unique combination of expertise and genuine commitment to her clients' needs. Throughout our experience, Sylvana demonstrated outstanding professionalism and integrity. Unlike other agents we've worked with, she never employed high-pressure tactics. Instead, she took the time to understand our requirements and consistently provided thoughtful, well-informed guidance. Her responsiveness was remarkable - Sylvana was quick to provide thorough, accurate responses whenever we needed information or had questions. This efficiency proved invaluable during our decision-making process. One situation that particularly highlighted Sylvana's dedication was during our loan application process. When we encountered challenges with the paperwork, she showed remarkable patience and went above and beyond to help us navigate the complexities. Her support during this potentially stressful period was invaluable. Based on our experience working with multiple realtors over the years, I can confidently say that Sylvana stands out as the finest real estate professional we've encountered. Her blend of trustworthiness, expertise, and client-focused service makes her an outstanding choice for anyone seeking a realtor.
Sylvana Wong
I had the pleasure of working with Sylvana Wong from Cold Well Banker during the sale of my home at 1663 NorthShore Drive of Richmond. From the very beginning, she demonstrated a deep understanding of the local market and helped us set a listing price and later did appropriate adjustment based on the market condition. Their marketing efforts, including professional photos and targeted online listings, ensured our property received wide exposure and significant interest. Communication was one of the standout aspects of our experience, Realter Sylvana Wong was always kept me updated throughout the process. They handled negotiations with professionalism, securing a fair offer for us in a timely manner. Overall, I felt very supported and confident in their expertise. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the service and would recommend Sylvana Wong to anyone looking to sell their home.
Sylvana Wong
I loved working with Deanne to find my new home in the Castro Valley area, California. Communication with her and her team is excellent and they're on top of everything about the home buying process. All of her company's processes are streamlined and easy to navigate so you can close early and feel confident you didn't miss anything. I felt I could contact Deanne day or night, and weekends too, to get answers and additional information when I needed it. As soon as I make some friends in the area, I'll refer them to Deanne for any of their home buying or selling needs.
Deanne Batis
Rod worked with my husband and I for over year as we kept our eyes open for the perfect home. We had an intense travel schedule and Rod’s time and effort touring properties on our behalf made all the difference. He truly went above and beyond. We felt he sincerley cared about us as individuals, not just as another client. We are happy to recommend him to any of our friends and family.
Rodrelle DeAndrade
