As a longtime renter and first-time homebuyer, I entered the housing market with a lot of trepidation and frankly, doubt. I met Romina in 2021 when I first began shopping around for an affordable condo, and she stuck with me as I got priced out of the market, went through my financial ups and downs, and was fortunate to get back into a situation where buying made sense again. Throughout those 3+ years (without a formal contract, mind you) Romina remained loyal, attentive and persistent, and I felt she genuinely wanted to see me find a place I could call my own. Months would pass, and she would still reach out randomly to check in and see where I was at, what my goals were and sending me potential candidates she thought I would be interested in. "Going above and beyond" doesn't even begin to explain it. I truly felt she was as invested as I was about purchasing my home and she cheered me on during those moments when I thought buying in the Bay Area was a fool's errand, and even when it really didn't seem to benefit her at all as an agent. When I was really ready, she took me through the entire process step-by-step, answering all my ignorant questions, listened to what I was looking for and provided constructive feedback and options that could work with my budget. Finally, last month, it happened. Romina found me several condos, toured them with me, helped me weigh the pros and cons and walked me through each step, demonstrating her keen knowledge of the homebuying process and negotiating a fantastic deal for me. I never felt alone or overwhelmed, because I knew she had my back! I have nothing but gratitude to Romina for her consistency, patience and her positive attitude. I would 100% work with her again and encourage anyone else who is intimidated about buying a home to consider working with her as well. You won't regret it!