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ANA FOREST
Red Oak Realty

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488 Western Dr Richmond
Not only did we have a wish list for our first home, but also for a realtor. My partner and I met Ana at an open house she was hosting and were drawn to her warm energy, sunny disposition and sense of humor. Humor was key as we both grew up in large families where the sound of laughter echoed through our homes. We walked out saying to each other, "we found our realtor". The next day we met up with the rest of Team Forest...her husband Pascal and son Adam. We struck gold as we realized how fortunate we were to work with a team which meant triple the expertise. When reflecting on the entire process, we realize how, dare I say, easy it was (don't get me wrong, we had moments of doubt and thought, should we really do this?). Team Forest was always available to listen (sometimes to my whining) and answer questions I may have asked 10 times. They provided amazing insight to our preferred neighborhoods and market trends, educated us on all things structural, how to read an inspection report, environmental concerns, etc...the list goes on! Most importantly, there was trust. Ana and Pascal spoke to us with transparency and though there may have been realities we didn't want to hear, we knew it came from a place of care. That was an added bonus. They continue to answer any and all questions as we navigate such an important milestone. We feel very blessed to have crossed paths with Ana. The stars were perfectly aligned as it was clearly meant to be.
1311 Elm St El Cerrito
Ana and her team were a joy to work with, they supported me fully and let me be as involved as I wanted to be. My journey with Ana started before I was even sure I was going to sell my home. She was so generous with her time; we met several times and she gave me a rough idea of what it would cost to prep my house and what it might sell for. A year or so later I was ready to sell. Ana explained everything thoroughly, gave me a timeline, options of who to work with for the prep/staging and let me weigh in on decisions because I was very attached to my home! In the end my house sold quickly and for a great price! If I had to do it again, it would definitely be with Ana ~ she is super knowledgeable, kind, supportive and fun to work with!
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Sylvana Wong
RE/MAX Accord | Castro Valley
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1745 Tice Valley Blvd Saranap
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Sylvana for both buying and selling two homes in the Bay Area since 2015, and I can confidently say she is an outstanding real estate agent. Most recently, she represented me in the sale of my home at 1745 Tice Valley Blvd, and the experience was exceptional from start to finish. Sylvana’s thoughtful and strategic approach made the process smooth and successful. She has an excellent network of trusted professionals from contractors to repair specialists which made preparing the home for sale much easier and less stressful. Her strong relationships with other agents enhances communication and efficiency throughout the transaction. What I appreciate most is how responsive, communicative, and proactive she is. She kept me informed every step of the way and was always helpful with my questions. Beyond her expertise, Sylvana is kind, empathetic, and truly understands the emotional side of buying and selling a home. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, well-connected, and genuinely caring real estate agent in the Bay Area, I highly recommend Sylvana. I would absolutely work with her again.
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2117 Stratford Court Antioch
I recommend JENNY NEYRA as a Real Estate Agent / Realtor. Jenny helped me and my husband buy the house of my dreams. Jenny is a very good negotiator, she negotiated $25,000 in credits and that helped us a lot. The house belonged to an investment company which is more difficult to negotiate. Also, Jenny is a very good communicator: she always answered all our calls, texts and emails at any time and explained the entire process step by step with great patience. The entire transaction was very easy and fast. We closed in half the established time. If you are looking for an honest, professional and very good negotiator, call Jenny Neyra, I recommend her. Thanks Jenny!!!
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Joanna Lattuca-Gruber
Tri-Valley Properties
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4605 Keller Ridge Dr Clayton
I’m assuming you’re here because you’ve been looking for an agent and are having a hard time finding someone you trust—someone friendly, knowledgeable, honest, hardworking, and who will truly look out for your best interests. Well… look no further. I had been trying to sell my place with an agent I had known for a while, but we had no luck. I felt like they weren’t pushing advertisements or promoting my place as much as they could have. After months on the market with no offers, I eventually decided to take it off the market. You can blame the economy, politics, or whatever else, but not receiving a single offer made me feel discouraged. I found Joanna through a neighbor, and she was a godsend. Joanna gave her honest opinion about my place and recommended specific actions I should take to help sell it. She is knowledgeable and doesn’t BS you. Joanna is extremely detail-oriented and understands exactly what buyers are looking for. After she cleaned and staged my house, it looked so good that even I wanted to stay. Joanna also uses up-to-date technology to advertise your home everywhere. She constantly keeps you updated and works hard by following up with every interested buyer. When offers came through she lets you know if it is a good offer or not. Joanna tries to get the best offer for you. I eventually got something that I was satisfied with but Joanna believed that we could get more so she suggested we counter and the buyer accepted. I was ecstatic. Days before closing, Joanna sent a detailed schedule of what tasks needed to be completed. This was extremely helpful to keep everyone on schedule. She kept this schedule updated and we closed early. Joanna is the best. Look no further. Did I mention that I didn’t meet her in person until I signed closing papers. She is professional, communicative, honest, and trust worthy. Joanna is the last agent you will need. Buy/sell multiple homes with her.