Izumi is the best realtor in the world. He is a knowledgeable, experence and caring professional who always looked out for my best interest. As a first-time home buyers my experience was very challenging but well worth it. Throughout my journey izumi was very patient. Words cannot express how much I appreciate him. Kimberly Pitters

I have been working with Izumi on and off for the past 7 years. In that time we have bought five houses together and sold two. His ethics are impeccable and I can't say enough good things about him, honestly my track record with him speak for itself since I wouldn't continue to use him were he not so good at what he does, easy to work with and a great person in general. It's hard to find someone with high personal standards who believes in treating people well these days, but Izumi is one of those people. He is honest and hardworking and I would not hesitate to recommend him to any of my family or friends-in fact I already have. Thanks so much for such a profitable business relationship & great friendship through the years, I look forward to many more.

Update yo my previous review over 8 years ago. In 2019 we once again employed the services of Mr. Tada for the sale of our home in North Oakland and once again he did a great job. We had been there for 11 years and had accumulated too much stuff, started a family and let the house get a bit run down. Izumi was instrumental in getting our house repaired, updated and staged all within our very meager budget. We honestly couldn't have done it without him. We are looking into another East Bay purchase and will be using Izumi again. We highly recommend Izumi Tada for his straightforward business practices, his honesty and his very easy going personality. If I had 4 thumbs they would all be up!! :)

Update yo my previous review over 8 years ago. In 2019 we once again employed the services of Mr. Tada for the sale of our home in North Oakland and once again he did a great job. We had been there for 11 years and had accumulated too much stuff, started a family and let the house get a bit run down. Izumi was instrumental in getting our house repaired, updated and staged all within our very meager budget. We honestly couldn't have done it without him. We are looking into another East Bay purchase and will be using Izumi again. We highly recommend Izumi Tada for his straightforward business practices, his honesty and his very easy going personality. If I had 4 thumbs they would all be up!! :)

Excellent communication. Literally saved my mother's life by calling me and made the process of selling a home as smooth as it could possibly be. Couldn't ask for a better realtor.

We started working with Izumi almost a year ago as we were preparing to relocate to the Bay Area. Even though we were a long ways from actually putting an offer on a house Izumi showed us around Berkeley and Oakland patiently answering all of our questions, listening to our priorities and offering up great tips and guidance. We probably toured over 30 homes with Izumi on numerous trips out. When we finally sold out place and were pre-approved the inventory was low and the market was clearly still a sellers market. We came close on a few homes, Izumi was very responsive and represented us in a couple of offers. We took a break in August and September but started looking again in October and pounced on a house in November. Izumi expertly represented us in a preemptive offer on a beautiful Spanish Mediterranean home in the Berkeley Hills and we got it! Izumi was supportive and considerate of our needs throughout the process of the closing making sure that a few items that the seller needed to take care of were properly managed and overseeing some roofing work that was needed. Izumi is truly a great realtor to work with. He knows the East Bay area very well, the schools and the neighborhoods that fit your lifestyle. He has a gracious and humble attitude and other realtors seem to really like to work with him which I think is a big plus if you are making an offer in a competitive market.

I worked with Izumi this summer to sell my condo in Berkeley. He came recommended by a friend who said that he was able to get a higher-than-expected sales price for her property. I was pleased that he was able to do the same for me.Izumi was great to work with. He was available when I called, he called me when he said he would, and when I was out of town as offers started coming in, he kept me updated and let me know next steps. He gave me information as I needed it and at the same time did not overwhelm me, giving me small tasks to accomplish toward the sale of the condo.Izumi set me up with an AMAZING stager who made the condo look FANTASTIC for a reasonable price.I found Izumi very easy to work with. He was straightforward, honest, and communicated well. I have high standards, I look for professionals who carry out what they say they will, and Izumi met and even exceeded my expectations.I highly recommend working with Izumi to buy or sell a property. He is knowledgeable and excels at what he does.

Izumi is the best realtor in the world. He is a knowledgeable, experence and caring professional who always looked out for my best interest. As a first-time home buyers my experience was very challenging but well worth it. Throughout my journey izumi was very patient. Words cannot express how much I appreciate him.  Kimberly Pitters

The test of time. We first worked with Izumi thirteen years ago as first time buyers. We left our life as renters in San Francisco and ended up buying in a lovely neighborhood in Oakland. As our family grew, we were feeling the need to expand. However, the real estate market in 2011 was not the best market for selling. We contacted Izumi to discuss the probability of selling in order to buy, since it seemed to be a buyers market. He counseled us on all the possibilities and left it to us to decide if and when to take the leap. When we decided we would try to sell, he was encouraging and positive, even when we decided to have the house ready for showing in less than a month. He offered excellent and realistic advice on how to make our home show its best. The marketing materials and virtual tour were top shelf!To make a long story short, his experience, knowledge and sharp negotiating skills helped us navigate a very difficult market. We sold our home, purchased a new home under asking price and were moved in before the end of 2011. He was always there for us, including meeting contractors, inspectors and appraisers. Izumi is a Berkeley native who has been in the real estate business for years. He also has a background in architecture. He is an excellent communicator and very down to earth, making this arduous experience more tolerable. We would definitely call on him again. We feel he did a miraculous job with us and we are grateful that our three year old daughter, two dogs and all our belongings transitioned smoothly into our beautiful new home.

I have been working with Izumi on and off for the past 7 years. In that time we have bought five houses together and sold two. His ethics are impeccable and I can't say enough good things about him, honestly my track record with him speak for itself since I wouldn't continue to use him were he not so good at what he does, easy to work with and a great person in general. It's hard to find someone with high personal standards who believes in treating people well these days, but Izumi is one of those people. He is honest and hardworking and I would not hesitate to recommend him to any of my family or friends-in fact I already have. Thanks so much for such a profitable business relationship & great friendship through the years, I look forward to many more.