"...someone who listened, and therefore understood my needs..."

Everyone on the team was great! Follow through, explanation of all the reams of paperwork, phone calls, etc...(Pete) helped me find a home I love, he answered my questions, and took the time to represent me on additional on-site viewings. I wanted someone who listened, and therefore understood my needs. Pete did that!

Collette Means
Martinez

"...(Lori) was very accommodating, very helpful and was't pushy..."

The Team's web site with property searches was excellent. We had a very tight schedule, and Lori found a lot of properties that we were interested in...she was very accommodating, very helpful and wasn't pushy.

Lori Buxton
San Ramon

"...I recommend (Lori) without reservation whatsoever..."

She's very bright, persistent and takes into account fully the needs of her clients. I have bought two houses with her now and can't say enough good things about her. Although ultimately I bought from a traditional homeowner in Grayson Woods, she was prepared to work with me on a short-sale (counseling me closely on the risks involved), and in fact we did make an offer (ultimately outbid by another buyer) on a bank owned property. She knows the Pleasant Hill and surrounding market well and is on top of her game. Service was excellent all the way through closing.

Fred Thorne
Pleasant Hill

"...Lori worked within our budget and put us in a house we never thought we could afford..."

We needed an agent we could trust and who had a good knowledge of the area. Lori worked within our budget, and put us in a house that we never thought we could afford. Lori exceeded our expections.

David and Christy Manzeck
San Ramon

"...She was very involved in the transaction to ensure our best interests..."

Most important is trust and honesty. Lori provided both of those. She exceeded our expectations. She was always forthcoming with her opinions which helped us know what to expect. Lori went out of her way to assist with problems. Lori gave excellent service. Her personable nature I think helped us get the house. She was very involved in the transaction to ensure our best interests.

Brian and Susan Dowey
Pleasant Hill

"...the smoothest real estate experience..."

We've had a number of previous experiences where it appeared the agent was working in his or her own best interest rather than ours-Pete was not one of those agents. Pete has the ability to negotiate a solid deal that won't fall apart. It was the smoothest real estate experience.

Mike and Melanie Brent
Lafayette

"...I never felt unsure of what to expect next..."

Lori got us the exact house that we needed and put together an offer that made it practically impossible for the seller to turn us down. Throughout this whole process, there have been things that have come up and Lori explained everything to me in detail so I never felt scared or unsure of what to expect next. Their styles complement each other very well and aside from that, they work together as an incredible TEAM of EXPERTS.

Karen Deilke
Pleasant Hill

"...Pete has broad and deep real estate knowledge and very strong negotiating skills - he can navigate any real estate situation fairly for all parties..."

My husband and I have relied on Pete's real estate expertise numerous times over the past ten years. As our listing agent, Pete has helped us to avoid a short sale and actually sell our home (at a profit!) during a down market. Pete has represented us as a Buyer's Agent and helped us to buy our current home in a competitive multiple offer situation. Pete has also acted as a fee based consultant for us when we were structuring a complex purchase of an out-of-state home from our parents. We would highly recommend Pete as a Real Estate Consultant to anyoone desiring to buy or sell a home in the Bay Area and would highly recommend Pete as a consultant to anyone interested in learning more about their real estate options (investment properties, foreclosures, etc).

John and Kelly St. Germain
Pleasant Hill

"...our home was only on the market for one day..."

The most important trait is trust. Pete was great. I feel he supported us and represented us well. He came up with a price and gave us a lot of information from history on other homes. Everything went well (and) our home was only on the market for one day.

Richard and Annette Emerson
Orinda

"...selling a home is stressful..."

Pete kept me calm and optimistic..." Pete explained the advantages and disadvantages of each offer very clearly, guided me with his experience (regarding financing) and yet, never pushed me one way or another. Pete is especially good at follow-up and keeping me apprised of changes...Selling a home is stressful. Pete kept me calm and optimistic.

Karin Sanford
Walnut Creek

"...I have worked with literally hundreds of realtors over the past twenty years, but I call Pete first for perspective, to close a deal and to watch my back..."

I have worked with Pete exclusively for a number of sales and purchases over the past ten years. What started out as a business relationship has since then flourished into a lifetime friendship. He defines professionalism, business ethics, overall market insight, current market expertise and local market experience. His keeping abreast of and utilizing the latest in technology and real estate marketing tools has kept me from having to do it myself. Even though I am a licensed real estate salesperson in the state of Califoria (20+ years) and Hawaii, because my expertise is not being involved in the daily activities of buying and selling, when it comes down to doing what needs to be done, Pete is who I rely upon to get the work done efficiently and profitably. I keep him on my Speed Dial.

Ben Alesna
Pleasant Hill