About two months ago I began my search for a new condominium to purchase. Even though I was told to go with a Redfin agent by my friends and colleagues, I thought the whole thing sounded too good to be true and this along with the mixed reviews I had read online about Redfin made me go with a traditional realtor to help me with my purchase. Three weeks into the process, I realized that I am receiving inaccurate information and a tremendous amount of pressure from my agent. I was constantly told that I had to accept the price and that I had to bit higher. Every day, I would get a phone call from my realtor to be reminded that the prices are going up and I need to secure a deal before my buying power dissipate. My agent used the pandemic situation as an excuse and never showed up with me to a single appointment but would not miss calling me in the evenings to remind me that this is the seller market and there is no room for negotiation. To make the long story short, I went through two agents before I decided to hire a Redfin agent, Anastasia was so great, and I felt so comfortable working with her. She was so knowledgeable when it came to prices and negotiating. She really put my interest ahead of her commission. She accompanied me to every single appointment, and I never felt that my interest was in jeopardy with her. She really had no problem writing multiple contracts and presenting my offering price and negotiating strongly on my behalf. We went through two biting processes before I found my condo and she never pressured me during the biting process. During the closing process, she took care of everything, and most importantly, she made sure that my financing and inspection contingencies remained in place. So please do not believe the negative reviews online saying that you would receive a less hands-on service with Redfin agents. Anastasia had a very proactive role during the closing process, and she made sure the closing process occurred on the agreed date. I highly recommend Anastasia as the perfect real estate agent for anyone who is looking to buy a home in the bay area. She is a lovely person to work with and she will make sure you will find your dream home.