Excellent service

We couldn't have asked for a better experience buying our first home. A friend introduced us to Negar Souza of Red Oak Realty, and it was the best referral we could have received. We asked many family members and friends about their realtors, and none of them felt as enthusiastic as our friend did about Negar. Now we understand why. Negar is amazing! Our first meeting at her Berkeley office set the tone. She asked thoughtful questions and showed a deep knowledge of the Bay Area's cities, neighborhoods, and markets. I usually get three quotes before making a big decision, but after meeting Negar, we were sold. She never pressured us. She simply asked us to let her know when we were ready to hire her. In late July, we told her we wouldn't start house hunting until September, since we'd be traveling out of the country for most of August. The Friday before we left for Switzerland, Negar sent us eight active listings so she could better understand what we were looking for. We reviewed them together that Sunday evening, liked three, and really liked one. We asked to see it in person and Negar arranged a showing the next afternoon. We fell in love with the house, and then we fell in love with the neighborhood when we walked it that same night. When we asked about making an offer, we learned offers were due at noon on Wednesday, less than 48 hours away. Thanks to Negar's network of lenders, we got pre-approved quickly and submitted an offer on Wednesday morning. She guided us through every contract detail and gave us advice that helped us make a strong offer. On that same afternoon, just a few hours after placing our offer we learned it had been accepted and that we were officially in contract! We handled most of the contract process during our travels abroad and Negar was with us every step of the way. She arranged for us to meet the title company and sign all the necessary paperwork with a notary the morning after we returned to the country. After we got the keys, we had a few projects we wanted to tackle, and Negar had a trusted professional for each one. We've used her referrals for landscaping and electrical work and haven't been disappointed yet. If you're looking to buy a home, you definitely want Negar on your team!

Thorough, good listener, very amicable to client requests and concerns

Buying my first home was crazy overwhelming to me, and I honestly had no idea what I was doing. Sandy was an absolute rockstar through the whole process. What I appreciated most was her balance—she kept me optimistic when things got stressful, but she was always 100% upfront and honest about the realities of the market. She was there for me at all hours, helped me navigate every upside down condo market, and got me into the place I really wanted. I couldn't ask for a better agent or person to have on your side.

Georgia is the kind of Realtor you hope to find and feel lucky to have in your corner. She went above and beyond throughout the entire process of helping me find and purchase my beautiful home. Her care, commitment, and attention made it clear that she wasn't simply helping me close a deal--she truly wanted me to end up somewhere I'd love. Georgia was thoughtful, dependable, and incredibly generous with her time. She guided me through each step, made sure I understood what was happening, and brought a steady, reassuring presence to a process with plenty of big decisions. I always felt that she had my best interests at heart and was working hard to make things come together. I'm genuinely grateful for everything Georgia did for me. I couldn't be happier in my home, and I recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a Realtor who will care, advocate, and go the extra mile from start to finish.

Jeff went above and beyond in helping us sell our house! He worked hard and the results were tremendous. We strongly recommend him to anyone needing realtor representation. He's also a great guy!

He’s the best!

Overall it was a good & fast experience!

Thanks Grace!

Greg’s knowledge and love for Sheffield Village was a great asset in selling our home. He was wonderful to work with and understood our situation. We had a couple of delays and he was very understanding. We appreciate all his expertise in getting our home sold with only one open house!