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David has 11 reviewsacross 4 different locations, showing 11.
about 5 years ago
David was our agent in a recent house purchase...

David was our agent in a recent house purchase, which took around 6 months to finalize. The extended time had nothing to do with David. He stuck by us as we put an offer in on several houses. We even entered into escrow on a house and it fell through. After that disappointment, David was so understanding and patient with us as we took our time to start our search over. As a large family with dogs and aging parents, we had some pretty unique criteria and David was able to find us many options to explore. His knowledge of the coastside was key in giving us market insight. He knew where to find the best bang for the buck. He is also a wealth of knowledge on the permitting requirements, utilities, code specs, inspections and anything you can think of when buying a house. David is a shrewd contract negotiator. This may sound like he is a slick salesman, but rather, he is so calm and logical that you can rest assured that he will help you get the deal done. If you are in the market for a home, trust your business with David. You won't regret it!

over 5 years ago
David is not only knowledgeable but personable

David is not only knowledgeable but personable. He spoke with us at length about selling strategies and understood what we wanted. He provided all manner of professional help- from videos and photos to names of handymen and gardeners who helped us make our house more beautiful. We sold our house in 10 days with David’s help. We highly recommend him for all your real estate needs!

over 5 years ago
How fortunate are we to have been referred to David Oliphant of Ocean Blue RE in June of 2019

How fortunate are we to have been referred to David Oliphant of Ocean Blue RE in June of 2019. David guided us through the purchase of our Pacifica beach home with grace, wisdom, humor and patience which created smooth sailing and an ease filled purchasing process for us which we gratefully appreciated. Fast forward to pandemic times 2020 when we found ourselves spending more time in our beach home than our San Bruno hills home. Our plans of sharing our Pacifica beach home with our out of state family and friends came to a halt when covid 19 hit the scene. After discussing the possibility of listing our San Bruno home and fully living coastside, we listed with Ocean Blue RE and we once again are impressed and grateful for the successful sale of our home. David, Katina and all of their Team guided us with professionalism, competence, knowledge, including covid 19 realty regulations, patience, humor and calm. We highly recommend Ocean Blue RE and are grateful to their amazing, wicked wise founder, David Oliphant yet again. Thank you, Ocean Blue RE Team. You are simply the best.

almost 6 years ago
We could not recommend David or Ocean Blue any more highly

We could not recommend David or Ocean Blue any more highly. He was phenomenal from the very first interaction we had with him. He helped us to sell our house in Daly City and to purchase our dream home in Montara. During this Covid-19 time of crisis, both selling and buying was made more difficult and complicated, but David navigated it all smoothly for us. He was constantly working to handle things on his own and take the stress off of us as much as he could while still getting our input and explaining things every step of the way. David is more knowable about the coast area than anyone I have ever met- and it made a HUGE difference. His knowledge and connections were crucial in getting the house we wanted. His excellent business sense helped us to get significantly over asking for our Daly City house and his well laid out plan was what convinced the sellers to accept a contingent offer on our new home. Most importantly to me - David is a phenomenal communicator and was always incredibly fast in responding. I am a highly anxious person and David's calm, professional, and responsive manner was able to put me at ease (pretty much needed on a daily basis). He always took the time to explain things in detail so my husband and I understood everything we were doing/reading/signing and why. He also connected us with a wonderful mortgage broker who got us a rate I didn't know was possible as well as contractors, electrician, handy man, cleaner etc. all of whom are excellent. HE IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS!!!

almost 7 years ago
Responsive, professional, strategic, and THE Coastside real estate expert If you're buying a house

Responsive, professional, strategic, and THE Coastside real estate expert If you're buying a house on the Coastside, it's important to have an agent with Coastside expertise (i.e., not a Pacifica-based agent or someone from over the hill). David is that expert, and an excellent teammate in the home buying process. He is ultra responsive to all texts, calls and emails. He is proactive and will help you set up a roadmap for your home buying journey. He is very well connected to all the key persons who are critical to the home buying process -- e.g., sellers' agents, title company managers, home inspectors, insurance brokers, contractors, roofers, painters, handymen, etc. He will leverage his comprehensive rolodex to get you what you need on short timelines. He was VERY generous of his time and always made himself available even on short notice. Although my wife and I connected with David after we already identified our dream house, David helped us negotiate during what was turning into a bidding war. It was a stressful period, but David helped us every step of the way and we are blessed by how everything turned out. Ever after the purchase, David has promptly assisted us in taking care of various odds and ends that are inherit when moving to a new home.

over 7 years ago
When me and my wife decided to get serious about buying a home, I discovered David by searching for

When me and my wife decided to get serious about buying a home, I discovered David by searching for well reviewed local agents online and am so glad I did! From the first email it was clear that David knew the market extremely well and was going to be a pleasure to work with. He was incredibly responsive at all times which was very appreciated and reduced our stress along the way. During our search for homes we never felt pressured and were able to take things at our own pace. When it came down to it though, because of David we were able to find a home we loved, in an area we would not have considered without his guidance. Me and my wife would not be in the house we are in now if not for him. I highly recommend David to anyone who is looking for a great agent and have gladly been referring him to anyone who asks :)

over 7 years ago
David was our listing agent, and we recommend him highly

David was our listing agent, and we recommend him highly. From the start, he made us feel comfortable and confident that he would take care of everything needed for a successful sale. David impressed us with his knowledge of the current market and how best to price, stage and prepare the house for sale. He guided all of the pre-sale work needed, providing advice and hands-on management of inspections and services. We were in daily communication with David, and he kept us informed, was flexible, and always replied back within minutes. During the offer process, David’s direction and advice helped us counter and move quickly to a closing date. Overall, David provided a calm and knowledgeable management of our home sale during a stressful and busy time. We very much enjoyed working with David, and are very pleased with the results he helped us achieve. We highly recommend David!

over 7 years ago
Selling a home can definitely be one of the most overwhelmingly stressful life events

Selling a home can definitely be one of the most overwhelmingly stressful life events. Selling our home was no different. We had a few unusual twists and turns in the process and David was definitely the calm during the storm. He marketed the heck out of our home and kept things on track when they went wonky. Thank you David... Besides being a reliable and knowledgeable realtor, you are a good human being. :)

over 7 years ago
When my partner and I decided to sell it was a whirlwind of change

When my partner and I decided to sell it was a whirlwind of change. David was right there guiding us through the whole process. We made an excellent choice when we hired David. He not only is a knowledgeable realtor, but a great human being. Hated moving away from a newly found kindred soul and neighbor. Loved working with him!

almost 8 years ago
Thank Goodness David was referred to us by some dear friends who also had an amazing experience sell

Thank Goodness David was referred to us by some dear friends who also had an amazing experience selling their home. We all know buying/selling a home can be one of the most stressful things to come along in life. We were BEYOND impressed by David, and how he handled the transaction. He made it as effortless as possible, honestly it was seamless. Right up front on our first meeting, it was clear how genuine he is, and how he is dedicated to his clients peace of mind. That is a tough feat when the ordeal can be challenging, and again, I can't say it enough, he made it effortless for us. He gave us solid advice, and sound suggestions that worked with our needs and wants. Everything happened on time, and we sold the house the first day it was available to offers! Even after the house sold, we had questions about a house we were planning to purchase out of the Bay area, and he took the time to answer our questions...who does that? David does, and is eager to help on any other questions that may come up for us. It was a dream to have him take care of us in such a kind manner. We felt extremely well taken care of, and even though we may be smaller financially, and has "bigger" clients, that he would move the moon for us if we needed it done. The genuine character of this wonderful man, put our minds at ease, as I am sure he does and will do for all his clients.

almost 8 years ago
David recently assisted my wife and I in our sale and purchase of a new home

David recently assisted my wife and I in our sale and purchase of a new home. In your search for a home...it's critical to have a realtor that both represents YOU and knows his product. The critical part being that he represents you and can advise and help direct questions during the process. David is excellent. You can try other realtors...but, do you really want to trust your sale or purchase to someone else?!

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