Sandra Fortayon

If you're looking for an agent who is communicative, extremely knowledgeable, and has the patience of a saint, look no further than Sandra. My husband and I have been looking for a home over the last year, so it took a while to find the right one. The way we met Sandra was at an open house she was hosting and she offered us very good advice prior to us becoming her clients. You could tell she was honest and eager to help a buyer both find and get the right house for them. It has been a journey to learn about the competitive East Bay market, how to evaluate the condition of a home, and how to determine the right price when writing an offer. All of this was possible through Sandra's constant attention and guidance, friendly openness, and willingness to ride out all the highs and lows of home-buying with us. She is incredibly professional and always made sure we felt comfortable when considering a property. It never felt like we were a transaction to finish or a conversation that needed to be handled quickly so she could get to the next client. She is so hard-working, and her guidance was invaluable through this entire process. I don't hope to grow out of our new home anytime soon but if we do, then we already know who to call. Sandra is the absolute best of the best.

Selling our home was entirely stress-free thanks to Sandra. All we had to do was move out, and she completely took over from there. She expertly coordinated repairs, handled the staging, managed the cleaning, and got the house onto the market flawlessly. Once the offers rolled in, she skillfully negotiated with the buyers while we didn’t have to lift a finger. If you want a dedicated agent who truly cares and manages every single detail for you, hire Sandra.

Sandra was an excellent agent - personable and knowledgeable. She recommended, but never pushed. She gave us the information we needed to make a decision and then let us make it, without pressure. We were initially opposed to staging the unit, but Sandra persuaded us that it made a positive impact on marketing. The unit was staged and we got 2 offers within the first several days! (One of those offers was the final buyer!) Sandra was a pleasure to work with. She’s very knowledgeable and not afraid to admit what she doesn’t know. Then she finds out! Our sale took a bit more time and effort to get to a conclusion, but Sandra never wavered. She was there with us every step of the way, even though ours was not a sale that would bring her a big commission. We recommend Sandra without reservation. We would use her again in a heartbeat!

Working with Sandra as our buyer’s agent made a huge difference in what could have been a very overwhelming experience. Between navigating pricing, paperwork, timelines, and a competitive bidding war — everything felt like a lot, especially since things moved so quickly for us. We saw a home and had only 48 hours to submit an offer — and we didn’t even have our pre-approval ready at that point. Sandra immediately stepped in, guided us through every step, and handled everything with speed and clarity. She was incredibly strategic in how she positioned our offer — from pricing to communication with the seller’s agent — and made sure everything was submitted quickly and correctly. Because of her, we were able to put forward a strong offer and win in a competitive situation. She’s also been my go-to for anything real estate related — always responsive, always helpful, and always willing to go above and beyond. What I appreciated most was her balance — calm and caring throughout the process, but also sharp, proactive, and strategic when it mattered most. I would recommend her to anyone without hesitation.

We were continuously impressed by Sandra! We quickly learned how well she understood what was needed, and we were grateful to be able to rely on her expertise and judgment in navigating every decision. She was knowledgeable, efficient, and operated with complete integrity. We wholeheartedly recommend her services!

Our experience with Sandra on purchasing our home has been nothing but just perfect. She was patient, extremely responsive and professional. We couldn’t have been more grateful to work with her. She goes out of the way to make things happen at the right time. Strong recommendation to work with Sandra!!