Deidre is incredibly knowledgeable and thorough. I was a first-time homebuyer and when I first reached out to Deidre about one of the first houses I liked, we spoke on the phone and she gave me the run-down on the Bay Area market and buying process. She then pulled the disclosures and called me so that we could walk through the identified issues together and assess whether I could take on the necessary repairs. We did this for every house that I liked until we found the right one, which didn't take long! I was under contract within just over a month of signing my buyer-broker agreement. This was my first time ever putting in an offer on a home, and with Deidre guiding me, writing the sweetest offer letter, and connecting me with a reputable local lender, title company, and insurance company, I was able to beat out three other offers. As a first timer, I was nervous about everything. What if a couple with dual income is able to beat what I feel comfortable spending as a single buyer? What if there's an appraisal shortfall? Thankfully, none of my worst-case scenarios happened. Deidre made the process so smooth it felt like the stars were aligning for me. I was determined to buy in Oakland and ultimately ended up with a house in Oakland that is beyond my wildest dreams in terms of neighborhood, character, and the fruit trees in my backyard. Deidre's reputation precedes her. You feel so much more confident walking into homes with her on your side and equipped with the knowledge she's instilled in you. Once I closed on my home, Deidre provided me with her extensive resource guide, so I've been able to get my pre-move in services out of the way (e.g., rekey, pest control, alarm system) and at a discount because I'm her client. When the time comes to sell or buy another home, I will be thrilled to work with Deidre again. Until then, I'm recommending her to everyone!