Sandra was a great agent to work with. She had great knowledge of the tri-valley market area and had great insights into the process. She went above and beyond to make the deal happen. She arranged all inspections and documentation, and was helpful in recommending repairs that were needed or not needed. She even watered our plants on a regular basis to make sure they looked great for prospective buyers! Another perk of working with Sandra was the free staging, which she includes at no cost to the seller. This definitely added value to the process. "Five stars - Would work with Sandra again and highly recommend her to our friends."

Sandra is a pro-active professional who is constantly thinking ahead and guiding her clients through very complicated processes! She is extremely knowledgeable and fully transparent in advising her clients with their best interests in mind.

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!!

My family worked with Sandra in selling our home. My father became ill and required an extensive heart surgery and my mother has dementia and had to be placed in memory care. Needless to say this made this process very stressful given I live out of state and my sister lives in Los Angeles. Sandra was unbelievable in this whole process. She calm and visited both my mom and dad in the hospital and care center and gave cards and gifts. She did things that I truly believe no other realtor would do. She made us all feel so at ease her calming and professional demeanor. She helped us with literally everything. From finding an estate sale company, to finding a moving company and storage center. She came to the house multiple times when we couldn’t get there and things needed to be done. She staged the house beautifully. In the end, we received an excellent offer that easily matched if not exceeded our hopes. I would recommend Sandra Fortayon to anyone looking to sell their home! She was absolutely wonderful.

This is the second time I’ve had the pleasure of working with Sandra Fortayon on purchasing a home, and I honestly don't know how, but she managed to be even better than the first time! Her dedication to service is simply unmatched. Sandra isn't just a realtor; she is a master of detail. She paid meticulous attention to every single nuance of the process, truly ensuring every 't' was crossed and every 'i' was dotted. This attention to detail made what could be a stressful experience feel seamless and worry-free. Crucially, she made it her mission to ensure I got the home of my dreams. She made herself immediately available for every question I had, providing detailed answers and guidance whenever I needed it. That level of accessibility and care is incredibly rare and valuable. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned purchaser, I would recommend Sandra without a moment’s hesitation. She is, without a doubt, the best realtor in the Bay Area and beyond! I will never use another agent again. If you want results, personalized attention, and a true advocate in your corner, choose Sandra Fortayon.

Sandra Fortayon is, without a doubt, the best real estate agent I’ve ever worked with—and I’ve bought and sold multiple homes throughout the Bay Area. Her attention to detail is unmatched, and she explains everything clearly and concisely. She’s incredibly responsive and has an intuitive understanding of her clients’ needs, even the ones left unspoken. Sandra truly is the Realtor Whisperer. She knows exactly when to negotiate and when to hold back, and at no point during the process did we feel unsupported or uncertain. Her calm confidence and grace gave us complete peace of mind that everything was being handled with care. If you’re buying or selling a home, do yourself a favor—work with Sandra. You won’t regret it!

This was a rental property that we were doing a section1031. Sandra helped with everything from helping getting the tenant out, to major clean up and remodeling. I believe we would not have been able to close so smoothly and within a budget without Sandra’s experience, professionalism, contacts and help. She did everything and relieved me of every detail needed to close this property! I can’t even enumerate everything she did. I tend to be a skeptical person but I would trust and use Sandra in a heartbeat for any real estate transactions. Very very professional.