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All2021 (17 Homes)
Best and most professional real estate ever. Very responsive and helpful. Provides helpful tips throughout the home buying process. Jim sold our house and helped us with buying a new house as well.
Best and most professional real estate ever. Very responsive and helpful. Provides helpful tips throughout the home buying process. Jim sold our house and helped us with buying a new house as well.
House seller closed Jun '21
32976 Great Salt Lake Dr, Fremont, CA
32976 Great Salt Lake Dr, Fremont, CA
$1.05M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1148 Sq. Ft.
My husband and I are so happy we chose to work with Jim and Dan. We felt extremely supported throughout the process, which was important since this was our first time buying a home. We will definitely be using them again in the future once the need arises.
House buyer closed Sep '21
1610 Church Ave, San Mateo, CA
1610 Church Ave, San Mateo, CA
$1.68M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1520 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Dan Isaka represented us in selling our condo. Dan is an amazing realtor. We were anxious about engaging a realtor, expecting lots of work and stress in the process. Dan made the entire experience easy and enjoyable. He is professional, personable, knowledgeable, and up to date with current market trends. He took care of arranging contractors for repairs, painting, carpeting, deep cleaning, and staging. He communicated with us frequently, and answered our questions immediately. Our property was listed in listed in less than a month after meeting Dan, and it was sold in less than a week after being listed (for much more then listing price). I would definitely recommend Dan Isaka as your realtor!
Condo seller closed Sep '21
1550 Technology Dr #4035, San Jose, CA
1550 Technology Dr #4035, San Jose, CA
$726K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1133 Sq. Ft.
Customer did not leave review comments.
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer closed Jul '21
1264 Maryann Dr, Santa Clara, CA
1264 Maryann Dr, Santa Clara, CA
$1.32M • 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1250 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Condo seller closed Jun '21
1067 Almaden Village Ln, San Jose, CA
1067 Almaden Village Ln, San Jose, CA
$1.2M • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1673 Sq. Ft.
What a pleasure working with Jim Holt in the sale of my condo! He was highly professional, patient, pleasant and made .... my wish come true!!!
Condo seller closed May '21
1904 Miraplaza Ct #19, Santa Clara, CA
1904 Miraplaza Ct #19, Santa Clara, CA
$1.07M • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1228 Sq. Ft.
Customer did not leave review comments.
Dan Isaka is the best! We can not thank him enough for finding our dream home! His advice and support through out the process really helped first time home buyers like us. Dan is polite, friendly, responsive, knowledgeable and passionate about his work. We couldn't have done it without him! Highly recommend!
House buyer closed May '21
34951 Belvedere Ter, Fremont, CA
34951 Belvedere Ter, Fremont, CA
$990K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1296 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Dan went above and beyond and made the entire process of selling our home as stress free as possible. We were living in a different state during the sell and he took care of every detail, going as far as hauling away stuff at the house we didn't get a chance to clear out , mailing us things we had forgotten, and even expertly installing some cabinet doors that we didn't have a chance to have installed before the move. He was super responsive and a pleasure to work with. He ensured the house looked amazing, created a fantastic site to highlight the home, and got us the price we were hoping for. Would highly recommend him.
The house staging was amazing! Jim was an easy to work with realtor. I handed him a key to my house, and he handled all of the contractors to get the house prepared for selling. It was all very convenient since I was moving out of town. The only negative feedback I have is when it came time to keeping tabs on the buyer's progress, Jim told me everything was moving along just fine each time I checked in. However, the buyers had to change loans sometime during escrow and get a different loan. This made the buyers late, which affected me on my house purchase side. It all worked out fine in the end at least.
Customer did not leave review comments.
Land buyer closed Apr '21
13930 Loquat Ct, Saratoga, CA
13930 Loquat Ct, Saratoga, CA
$1.85M • 5 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 3405 Sq. Ft. • New construction
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Jim helped us buy our first home! Our experience with him was really great. Being first time buyers, we had a lot of questions, apprehensions, and at times confusion too. His experience and knowledge always helped us get the right direction though this taxing process. We could not have closed on this house without Jim. He is truly best at what he does.
House buyer closed Mar '21
4433 Shorebird Dr, Union City, CA
4433 Shorebird Dr, Union City, CA
$1.34M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1576 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Condo buyer closed Feb '21
532 Tyrella Ave #53, Mountain View, CA
532 Tyrella Ave #53, Mountain View, CA
$1.05M • 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1128 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Very helpful and knowledgeable about the market and the process. Highly recommend.
Condo buyer closed Jan '21
215 Red Rock Way Unit 207j, San Francisco, CA
215 Red Rock Way Unit 207j, San Francisco, CA
$615K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 744 Sq. Ft.
2020 (12 Homes)
Customer did not leave review comments.
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Dan is phenomenal! We were first time homebuyers and unsure of the ins and outs of home buying. Dan took the time to walk us through all involved paperwork and answer all of our questions until he was confident we understood our options. He’s very responsive, patient, and diligent. Dan is able to move quickly without sacrificing your comfort. His insights and local knowledge make you feel like you’re really in good hands. We highly recommend Dan if you want to understand your home buying journey and always feel taken care of.
Condo buyer closed Oct '20
435 N 2nd St #117, San Jose, CA
435 N 2nd St #117, San Jose, CA
$545K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1050 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Jim Holt is the best. Loved him and his approach. Expert in Silicon Valley real estate, very thorough and well-versed in the end to end process, always responsive and available for questions big and small, and importantly, just such a kind person to work with and spend weekends home searching with. Would definitely work with him again (to buy or sell!) in the future.
Awesome people in the team!
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Condo buyer closed Jun '20
59 Zenith Cmn, Fremont, CA
59 Zenith Cmn, Fremont, CA
$785K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1023 Sq. Ft. • New construction
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Jim made the process of selling our home seemless and as stress free as possible. He was there to answer every question at lightning speed! From listing to the end of the sale, we were well informed every step of the way. Jim and his team did an excellent job with our home sale! We are very happy with the turn out.
Customer did not leave review comments.
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Customer did not leave review comments.
2019 (14 Homes)
Customer did not leave review comments.
Jim Holt and Dan represented a corporation on this transaction.
Working with Jim and his team was such a breeze. When I entered the market for buying a house, I gave my requirements and we were able to get some listings that exactly matched. When shown interest, a detailed analysis was done and provided that you won’t have any additional question after reading it. Super understanding and helpful through the entire process. They also go above and beyond and put clients first! Totally and highly recommend.
House buyer closed Nov '19
27 Linden Dr, Santa Clara, CA
27 Linden Dr, Santa Clara, CA
$1.46M • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2063 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Townhome buyer closed Nov '19
1107 Pheasant Hill Way, San Jose, CA
1107 Pheasant Hill Way, San Jose, CA
$1.21M • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1835 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
Condo buyer closed Sep '19
2881 Meridian Ave #117, San Jose, CA
2881 Meridian Ave #117, San Jose, CA
$655K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 971 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Condo buyer closed Oct '19
38 N Almaden Blvd #1313, San Jose, CA
38 N Almaden Blvd #1313, San Jose, CA
$775K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 975 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
An absolutely seamless and near perfect experience for this first time home buyer. Brett knew when to push us, when to push the market, and when to push the listing agent to get us the absolute best deal. He'll make you feel comfortable during the whole process because his communication is concise and easy going. If you don't know where to start in the buying or selling process, or even if you are a seasoned vet in the real estate game, you can't go wrong using Brett and his team.
House buyer closed Aug '19
2007 46th Ave, San Francisco, CA
2007 46th Ave, San Francisco, CA
$1.51M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1466 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
Customer did not leave review comments.
Condo buyer closed Jun '19
151 S 4th St, San Jose, CA
151 S 4th St, San Jose, CA
$799K • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1458 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Very knowledgeable on the market, very committed to doing the right thing and very professional
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Condo buyer closed Apr '19
1160 Mission St #1811, San Francisco, CA
1160 Mission St #1811, San Francisco, CA
$850K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 765 Sq. Ft.
The Holt Team was exceptional. Great people, smart, assertive, empathetic, understands the market, great decision making when it came to preparing the house to sell, flexible, on top of all issues and steps to the selling process, constantly followed up, attained the best price the market allowed! Fabulous experience overall.
Jim's a great guy and an absolute pleasure to work with. Would highly recommend him and would definitely like to work with him again in future.
2018 (3 Homes)
Customer did not leave review comments.
The Holt Team is the absolute best. If you want the best experience you can possibly have while buying/selling your home, definitely chose them to be your realtors. They are super supportive, communicative, thorough, and provide excellent advice. HIGHLY recommend the Holt Team.
House buyer closed Oct '18
3 Mandalay Pl, South San Francisco, CA
3 Mandalay Pl, South San Francisco, CA
$1.42M • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2500 Sq. Ft.
Jim and his team went above and beyond on selling our home. He put us at ease, executed his plan flawlessly and quickly gained our trust. We are truely thankful for all his advises and help guide us through this unfamiliar territory. Thanks again!
2017 (13 Homes)
Brett was amazing. Went above and beyond!
This is my second deal with Jim Holt and his team. They are kind, professional, fantastic communicators and get the job done! I’m a client for life.
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer closed May '17
1686 Mackey Ave, San Jose, CA
1686 Mackey Ave, San Jose, CA
$850K • 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 913 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim was incredibly helpful and made us feel comfortable as first time home buyers. He always answered any e-mails and texts promptly. We managed to buy our dream home with Jim!
House buyer closed Dec '17
844 Lakehaven Dr, Sunnyvale, CA
844 Lakehaven Dr, Sunnyvale, CA
$1.24M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1000 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Townhome buyer closed Sep '17
10175 Potters Hatch Cir, Cupertino, CA
10175 Potters Hatch Cir, Cupertino, CA
$1.59M • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1727 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
They made things super easy to understand for a first time buyer.
They were prompt in replying to questions and showing homes & explaining disclosure issues, as well as in the bidding process .
Townhome buyer closed Sep '17
Sunnyvale, CA
Sunnyvale, CA
$1.45M • 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 1488 Sq. Ft.
My second time working with Jim and the turnaround speed which is most important in this market is unbelieably high. His suggestions and recommendations always make sense too.
Townhome buyer closed Oct '17
127 Positano Cir, Redwood City, CA
127 Positano Cir, Redwood City, CA
$1.32M • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1520 Sq. Ft.
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Townhome buyer closed Oct '17
631 True Wind Way #212, Redwood City, CA
631 True Wind Way #212, Redwood City, CA
$1.04M • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1227 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim is the best. If you are looking for a real estate agent I would definitely recommend interviewing him. I know it's a cliche but Jim went above and beyond what I was expecting when I listed my home with his team. I can't recommend him enough.
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Brett and Jim are very friendly and capable realtors. They know the market very well and they can help to win the in a market highly dynamic like the one in the Bay Area. They Provided good support before and after the closing. I would strongly recommend to work with them.
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Mar '17
5756 Butano Park Dr, Fremont, CA
5756 Butano Park Dr, Fremont, CA
$900K • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1804 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Condo buyer closed Feb '17
19313 Vineyard Ln, Saratoga, CA
19313 Vineyard Ln, Saratoga, CA
$782K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1064 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
2016 (13 Homes)
Jim and his team did an excellent job with our home sale. Jim was already responsive and answered all our inquiries promptly. The whole transaction was as stressful as can be! We are so pleased with the end result.
House buyer closed May '16
34 Angra Way, Gilroy, CA
34 Angra Way, Gilroy, CA
$655K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2069 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim far exceeded our expectations of an agent! He was fantastic to work with and helped us every step of the way as first time home buyers. He really listened to us and clearly understood our needs/wants in a home, and he gave us terrific advice along the way. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home.
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Jim and Brett were a delight to work with. As first time home buyers in this market we had many questions. Jim not only answered the questions but was able to bring to our attention many things we did not know about too. That is much appreciated and needed for people who are new to the area. They delivered over and beyond just helping us buy a home.
Highly recommended!
Condo buyer closed Aug '16
Fremont, CA
Fremont, CA
$593K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1125 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
I worked with Brett on purchasing a condo in Sunnyvale/Mountain area. Brett is a no non-sense agent and communicates effectively via my preferred methods -- I prefer emails and text messages on quick questions and not too much phone calls. He answers my questions late night as well as middle of the days. Highly recommended for busy professionals who prefers getting things done quickly.
Lots of information given on what you are looking for. Very user friendly.
House buyer closed Jul '16
6640 Tecate Ln, Gilroy, CA
6640 Tecate Ln, Gilroy, CA
$660K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2089 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
I worked with Jim to both buy this house and sell it. From the very beginning, it was obvious we were dealing with one of the top real estate agents anybody can hope to work with.
Jim took the time to carefully explain the entire process end-to-end, answer several questions we had, and put us in touch with lenders.
When we decided to sell, Jim guided us through really important decisions. At all times, we felt he was looking out for us, ensuring that we had a good plan to list our home, and maximizing the value we got for it.
If I were to do real estate deals in California again, there is absolutely no doubt I would pick Jim over any other agent. 5 out of 5 stars.
Jim is one of the best realtors around! He is humble, quick to respond, and an expert. These are all important qualities to have in a real estate agent in this crazy competitive Silicon Valley market. Jim goes above and beyond; at times he was a friend, someone I trusted, giving me advice about location, price, renovations, and home improvement referrals. Without a doubt I recommend Jim to anyone buying or selling his or her home and I will be using him again in the future.
Jim and Brett were the best we could ever ask for. Our house was staged, put up for sale, sold in a few weeks ( one weekend of open house) and sold above the asking price. Very professional, thorough, and extremely helpful. No pressure was ever put on us for anything to do with selling and every question and concern we asked about was answered in a very timely manner. They made the sale of our house very smooth and took any stress of selling off of us! They are the best and would highly recommend them to everyone!
Customer did not leave review comments.
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer closed Mar '16
1704 Starlite Dr, Milpitas, CA
1704 Starlite Dr, Milpitas, CA
$795K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1692 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
2015 (19 Homes)
About Me I recently moved to the Bay Area in 2014, and previously owned several properties which means I've worked with 8 real estate agents on land, condos, and homes in NC and TX. I'm in my tech, mid-30s, single female, super busy, and have high standards. I did not plan to purchase. I was FORCED to purchase because rent hike was stupid with a 9% hike in Sunnyvale. Why choose Jim, Brett, and Jeremy with Holt Realty 1) Time Savers They will pre-screen and look at properties for you. I only went to open houses and private viewings with them for 2 weekends. I was very specific in telling them what I wanted: budget, area, likes/dislikes, goal (e.g. 10% appreciation in 3 years). If you work 40+ hours in the Bay Area, this is a HUGE advantage. They would then summarize the visits and take... Show More
Townhome buyer closed Dec '15
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$595K • 1 Bed, 2 Bath, 1420 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Aug '15
782 Springfield Dr, Campbell, CA
782 Springfield Dr, Campbell, CA
$1.13M • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1528 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Oct '15
520 Hull Ave, San Jose, CA
520 Hull Ave, San Jose, CA
$750K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1335 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim was really great to work with. He helped us understand the comps, figure out our priorities and get a dream house within our budget. He did not push us towards anything which we loved! He was patient with us right from the beginning, answering all our questions. He responds very quickly and is always enthusiastic. We would definitely recommend Jim to our family and friends.
House buyer closed Oct '15
3908 W Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA
3908 W Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA
$820K • 5 Bed, 2 Bath, 1500 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim is a wonderful realtor! Very kind and compassionate. As first time homebuyers, we had a lot of questions (like what is escrow?) and Jim walked us through everything step by step. He was immediately available to answer any questions and concerns, and helped provide us with peace of mind during the closing process. We are so lucky to have had Jim as our realtor when buying a house!
House buyer closed Sep '15
Belmont, CA
Belmont, CA
$2M • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2398 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
Condo buyer closed Aug '15
1883 Agnew Rd #346, Santa Clara, CA
1883 Agnew Rd #346, Santa Clara, CA
$625K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1070 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Very professional, even a friend is planning to switch realtors to them because of how easy they made it for me. Jim and Brett handle everything and make it as easy as possible for me.
We have worked with Jim on a few transactions now and as always, his quality of work is excellent. He is efficient, knowledgable and trustworthy.
This was the third time we've worked with Jim. There's so much good to review that it's hard to give a quick summary. I'll try my best to think of the most salient points: 1) We were looking in an area Jim doesn't often service. He was upfront about the pros and cons of working with him in this area, and he talked us through each offer we made. He gave us total freedom to go to another agent in the area, with no pressure or sales tactics. There was no way we were going to work with anyone but Jim. He made sure our offer was complete, professional, and strong, and he called the listing agents to make sure everything was in order. He calls listing agents to personally present each offer. +1 there. 2) Jim got married and went on a honeymoon while we were house hunting and submitting... Show More
House buyer closed Jun '15
Berkeley, CA
Berkeley, CA
$925K • 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1061 Sq. Ft.
We could not have had a better experience buying our first home with Jim. He has an extensive knowledge of the local market, gives you clear, objective assessments of each step of the process, and knows even the most nuanced details of the real estate process. We felt very lucky to have his expertise navigating the complicated bay area market.
Aside from his knowledge, he is exceptionally quick with responses and definitely makes you feel like you are in good hands.
I have no doubt Jim is one of the best agents in the business.
House buyer closed Jul '15
1337 Prevost St, San Jose, CA
1337 Prevost St, San Jose, CA
$875K • 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1170 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
My wife and I had an extremely positive experience working with Jim. While looking at houses, he showed a great level of flexibility, interest in what we're looking for and gave great advise.
Most importantly, he went above and beyond to get us the house we wanted.
I would recommend Jim and team to anyone and am certain they'd have the same positive experience.
House buyer closed May '15
110 El Caminito Ave, Campbell, CA
110 El Caminito Ave, Campbell, CA
$1.45M • 5 Bed, 4 Bath, 3764 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim and Brett were great to work with. They are very detailed in their communications and prompt to respond. Had a very positive experience and would highly recommend.
Jim and team were a pleasure to work with. Jim was always available to answer and provide guidance on the various questions we had over the entire process
Customer did not leave review comments.
He has been consistently accommodating and has made this sale a very smooth process.
Lots of short, good communications while we were selling, but never in a way that felt like he was "over-communicating" with us. Jim has a very calm but engaged personality--a great trait given the hot real estate market and the inevitable hiccups when getting a house ready for the market, putting it on the market, and bringing it to close. Rather than motivate us with emotion or hyperbole, he presented us data, experience, and expertise. Jim is a real professional, and this is the second time we've worked with him. I wouldn't work with anyone else. He's just too good.
Jim is awesome. He always gave us the right perspective without ever being pushy. We are happy we had Jim with us in our home search.
House buyer closed Mar '15
275 W Capitol Ave, Milpitas, CA
275 W Capitol Ave, Milpitas, CA
$782K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1247 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Very efficient discussions, approachable & absolute treat to work with Jim & Brett!
buyer closed Mar '15
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$879K
2014 (25 Homes)
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Jim is fantastic to work with! We purchased our first property from him in 2008 through Redfin without meeting him in person. The transaction was seamless and efficient. It was a great experience and we decided to reach out to him again when it came time to purchase our second property. Jim is quick to respond to our questions and concerns whether it is through e-mail, a phone call or arranging a meeting to discuss things in person. He is easy to talk to and a tremendous agent to have when navigating a market that can be somewhat intimidating.
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Dec '14
1514 Kooser Rd, San Jose, CA
1514 Kooser Rd, San Jose, CA
$805K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1453 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
Condo buyer closed Aug '14
264 N Whisman Rd #7, Mountain View, CA
264 N Whisman Rd #7, Mountain View, CA
$490K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1087 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
We worked with Brett on making this purchase and we had a positive experience working with him. This was the first time we used this company and we were very pleased with them. Brett was very accommodating when it came to viewing properties. He gave us good advice when it came to making decisions and did a lot of background research to help us. He made the offer process easy for us and helped us through all the process. We would definitely recommend Brett to others.
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Customer did not leave review comments.
We recently worked with Jen Beehler on buying our first home !! We reached out to her after reading positive reviews online. We had a thorough first meeting with her listing out our needs. It was packed with equations like any first time buyer like close to my work, even more closer to my wife's work, detached home with no hoa, good schools but not too much to break our budget, ready to do some minor renovations. From there on it was a great and a thorough 4 month house hunting during the summer of 2014. The market was at its peak (sellers market). We were visiting many possible neighbourhoods. Jen was always ready to come with us and explaining the pros and cons of "life" in every house. We had tours all the way from south of south bay until east bay. She was never tired of the search... Show More
House buyer closed Aug '14
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$575K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1164 Sq. Ft.
This review has been long overdue! We had recently moved to the Bay Area from Seattle and were quite overwhelmed by the crazy market here, especially for a first time home buyer. Bidding in such a market requires a different level of expertise and negotiation skills. Jim brings exactly that to the table. He is meticulous and thorough with his research. He gave us a clear understanding of both the positives and negatives for each property and never made us feel rushed or pushed (unlike some other realtors we had interviewed before we decided to go with Jim). Jim definitely knows the pulse of the market . On the houses that we looked at and were interested in but ultimately decided not to bid on, sold for pretty much the estimated range that he suggested. Jim walked us through the entire... Show More
House buyer closed Jul '14
1934 Cappelletti Ct, Mountain View, CA
1934 Cappelletti Ct, Mountain View, CA
$1.49M • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 1629 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim and Jen recently helped sell our condo in Sunnyvale and we were incredibly impressed with the service we received. Jim was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and experienced and was able to easily guide us through the entire process. I would highly recommend Jim and Jen., as we had absolutely no complaints with the service we received.
Condo seller closed Aug '14
Sunnyvale, CA
Sunnyvale, CA
$450K • 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 785 Sq. Ft.
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer closed Jul '14
751 N 16th St, San Jose, CA
751 N 16th St, San Jose, CA
$640K • 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1540 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
We invest in real estate regularly so we've worked with many real estate agents throughout the last 10 years. I must say that Jen Beehler is one of the best agents we had the pleasure of working with on the purchase of an investment property. She responds quickly to our e-mail and calls and was extremely hands-on throughout our closing. We definitely look forward to working with her again in the near future and would recommend her without reservations.
House buyer closed Jul '14
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$468K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1042 Sq. Ft.
Customer did not leave review comments.
Jim is very patient, always responds timely, and gives professional opinion while respect my decision. The closing is very smooth too.
Townhome buyer closed Jun '14
121 Frederick Ct, Mountain View, CA
121 Frederick Ct, Mountain View, CA
$876K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1119 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim helped my fiance and I sell our condo which we are so grateful for. The process of selling property for the first time can be really daunting but Jim made us feel absolutely at ease and was very responsive. Sometimes we had questions that may have been very basic and Jim never made us feel that they were insignificant which is really nice. Jim went above and beyond in terms of getting things done and I would absolutely recommend him if you're looking for someone to sell your property.
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
We were first time buyers and hence wanted to partner with an agent who were experienced and reliable. We chose Jim and Jen after going through positive reviews on RedFin, especially from the new buyers. We worked primarily with Jen as she looks after the SJ market. Jen was pleasing to work with from the get go. She knows the process very well and goes out her way to get things done. We made an offer in the very first week of working with her, and we got the house. During the entire process, she would guide us through the steps and what to do next. We were never kept in dark, were kept informed of all the details. We are mighty happy about owning our first home and Jen played a big part in it. The one thing that I was not very convinced was the offer price. I thought we made a very... Show More
Townhome buyer closed May '14
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$545K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1257 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim is awesome! He has been so helpful and responsive throughout the whole process. He offers great insights and recommendations. He is resourceful and experienced. He provides thorough answers to my questions. He even followed up to make sure that the seller completes the work he promised after the sale.
Jen is very nice and helpful too. Thanks, Jim and Jen!
Townhome buyer closed Mar '14
545 E Mc Kinley Ave Unit B, Sunnyvale, CA
545 E Mc Kinley Ave Unit B, Sunnyvale, CA
$752K • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1610 Sq. Ft.
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Apr '14
395 4th St, Montara, CA
395 4th St, Montara, CA
$740K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1490 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim has been the best agent I have worked for buying a house. From helping us find the right place (understanding our needs, not pushing us to get a house, suggesting improvements), the right advise on prices and contingencies, getting our offer accepted, he was an asset to get the offer accepted. His work did not end there - getting our loan, helping with fumigation (we had to get this started before closing the house), contractors to work on the house - Jim meticulously took care of everything. Having bought a house before, I can say that with Jim around the process was stress free and as smooth as it can ever get. At the end of the day, we are happy home owners thanks to Jim.
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Apr '14
667 Elderberry Dr., Milpitas, CA
667 Elderberry Dr., Milpitas, CA
$779K
Customer did not leave review comments.
Jen was incredible we loved working with her and she was very knowledgable and gave lots of details on her responses just like I like it.
Words can fail to highlight how awesome Jim and his team are. I contacted Jim nearly a year ago to ask him about the market trends and Jim surprised me when during our first meeting he came up with detailed market trends and projections for our house (He totally won my trust at that moment). After clarifying all my questions, Jim did not push me to sell my place and gave me my space and time to plan what I wanted to do. Once I made the decision to sell, Jim has helped me every bit of the process - staging the house, conducting open houses, finding a great set of new home owners, closing escrow, etc. etc. His transparency, prompt email communication and judgements (on the days that I was unavailable) were extremely valuable. There is no reason to look for other agents with Jim's team.
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer closed Jan '14
1604 Lee Way, Milpitas, CA
1604 Lee Way, Milpitas, CA
$626K • New construction
2013 (23 Homes)
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer closed Nov '13
1101 Tucson Ave, Sunnyvale, CA
1101 Tucson Ave, Sunnyvale, CA
$627K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1000 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Outstanding team. Completely on-the-ball, responsive & straight-forward. Jim had great input for our decision to sell, the staging looked fantastic, and the team was super responsive--including an intense, long day of unexpected early bids. Definitely recommended.
i happen to know Jim from REDFIN website, and i didn't realize there is a commission refund difference between REDFIN agent and partner agent in the beginning, and even thought i may have a better choice. but after going through the whole process, i was convinced that Jim is maybe the best choice. he is very responsive for all emails and phone calls anytime, he answered every questions from me, and he always give me update when he know i am waiting for something even there is no progress. he is the one i can really trust from beginning to the end, which i think it is the most important thing. Firstly, i found his advice of offer (price and other conditions) are honest, he got as much information as he can for the house from list agent, at the same time, he never push me making decision.... Show More
House buyer closed Sep '13
34139 Siward Dr, Fremont, CA
34139 Siward Dr, Fremont, CA
$638K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1241 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
We didn't know what a good realtor was like until we started working with Jim. Jim is very professional, yet personable. He listenes to you and provides valuable guidance without ever being pushy or inconsiderate. We worked with Jim to make offers on a short sale and regular sale, both of which were accepted in great part to Jim's selling price assessment and attention to detail in presenting the offer.
We highly recommend Jim.
House buyer closed Aug '13
Campbell, CA
Campbell, CA
$810K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1494 Sq. Ft.
Customer did not leave review comments.
Townhome seller closed Aug '13
1932 Aberdeen Ln, Mountain View, CA
1932 Aberdeen Ln, Mountain View, CA
$840K • 3 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 1644 Sq. Ft.
This is not the first house I purchased with Jim. Jim helped me to do this online in multiple offers situation (I was not able to visit the houses in person before making the offer). Jim can prepare offer very fast. He is a very knowledgeable agent, the most tech savvy agent in the Bay Area! It is very convenient to work with him from any place in the world. Jim has also a wonderful Team! With this support it is possible to solve any problems: to remodel a house, to fix it, even to rent it out and manage it. I asked a lot of questions and always got quick response with a lot of information I am a very happy buyer! With Jim I always get the best priced house with fantastic location and with very low mortgage rate. My renters are very happy also and they are going to sign contract for the... Show More
House buyer closed Jul '13
Sunnyvale, CA
Sunnyvale, CA
$575K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1000 Sq. Ft.
What most impressed me about Jim was his focus on value. I don't mean squirming out a "good deal." Jim's sense of value comes from seeing the entire process of buying a house, from looking and making an offer to closing and moving in, as a process of making a home. Each home is different, and Jim's goal is simply to be responsive to each person's needs in a home. Jim is really a listener who happens to be a realtor, and he had a calming effect on how to approach the hyperventilated market that is the Bay area. So here are some specifics. Jim is really in the details: 1) I moved from out of town and Jim picked me up from the airport when I arrived. 2) My phone needed charging; Jim carries a few of the most universal phone chargers in his car. 3) Sometime during that first day, Jim... Show More
House buyer closed Jul '13
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$650K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1350 Sq. Ft.
Jim came through for us again, after helping us sell our townhouse for $80k above asking in an all cash deal. We had lost three offers before offering on this house and were determined not to let this one go. Jim helped us craft a compelling offer that included a fast close and rent-back that the sellers couldn't refuse.
Jim has been a truly outstanding agent since day 1. My wife and I just purchased our first home in Santa Clara. When we started the process we knew absolutely nothing about the real estate market. Jim offered valuable insights into buying existing vs new construction, ideal locations, timeframes, contract signing help, pre-approvals, tours, and more. Throughout the whole process, we felt we were getting the best and most honest advice possible. We never felt pressured to do something we weren't comfortable with. Jim has followed up with us even after his job was done - he helped us find a painter and movers, and offered help when we were having difficulties with the lenders. He went the extra mile to make sure the experience was enjoyable, stress free, and fair. I have no doubt we found... Show More
House buyer closed Jun '13
11 Paterson Place, Santa Clara, CA
11 Paterson Place, Santa Clara, CA
$928K • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2149 Sq. Ft. • New construction
Jim helped make a stressful process a breeze. He helped us plan the needed updates like painting and window treatments, stage our home impeccably, and arrange photography that was second to none. Most impressive of all, Jim brought analysis of area pricing data that allowed us to set our asking price right, resulting in a sale that exceeded our expectations.
Jim stood out from all other realtors we met in the course of a year. His communication, both timeliness & clarity of it, is VERY refreshing. He's pleasantly persistent, always available for you, and does not let things fall through the crack. As newbies, we also like how he's on top of things and at times even ahead [finding key clarifications before waiting for us to ask him to find out, getting the paperwork ready even before we'd decided on the prop]. Can't say if his estimates were always spot on, given the insanity of this market, but he was always realistic. Together with his teammate Jen, they make an uber professional & efficient team. Should also mention that he is very down to earth, doesn't bother you with usual salesman crap, agent-exclusivity-agreement bull you see across... Show More
Condo buyer closed Apr '13
Campbell, CA
Campbell, CA
$605K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1369 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
Townhome seller closed Jun '13
846 Columbia Cir, Redwood City, CA
846 Columbia Cir, Redwood City, CA
$810K • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1650 Sq. Ft.
My husband and I were first time home buyers, Jim was able to coach us through the entire process. Home buying is a very complicated process and to have someone like Jim by your side is invaluable. Jim and his assistant Jen are an amazing team, both are responsive and knowledgeable of the industry and local areas. I would highly recommend Jim.
Condo buyer closed Jun '13
977 El Camino Real #103, Burlingame, CA
977 El Camino Real #103, Burlingame, CA
$675K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1314 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim was fantastic throughout the entire process. Very accessible and knowledgeable which made a difficult process that much easier. Would highly recommend others to use Jim's services as well.
Condo buyer closed May '13
564 Annie Laurie St #1, Mountain View, CA
564 Annie Laurie St #1, Mountain View, CA
$460K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 880 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer closed May '13
Pacifica, CA
Pacifica, CA
$650K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1320 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
We love Jim! Absolutely recommend him to anyone buying a house!!
As first time home buyers, he was perfect for us! Extremely knowledgeable (and willing to share that knowledge) and super patient with all of our questions. He's extremely organized, listens to your needs and preferences and helped us find the perfect place! He's extremely accessible, down to earth and isn't pushy. He knows that all the decisions are up to you but give you his honest advice to help guide you through the process.
We couldn't say enough about how great Jim is....we are so happy we found him and look forward to working with him again if the need arises!!!
House buyer closed May '13
Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara, CA
$665K • 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1105 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim is smart, hard-working and very organized. He was also always willing to go above and beyond the call of duty to help us out during the house selling process. It was a pleasure working with him and his team.
It was a pleasure to work with Jim during my long search for a house/condo. He was very knowledgeable, patient, and responsive throughout the whole process, including a handful of offers during a very hectic time. I would definitely work with him again in the future. I also want to thank Jen (Jim's associate agent) for her hard work.
Condo buyer closed Apr '13
819 N Humboldt St #406, San Mateo, CA
819 N Humboldt St #406, San Mateo, CA
$445K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 974 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim was a fantastic partner in our search. He went far beyond our expectation of 'process the deal', helping prepare the deal and staying involved all the way through the close.
Wonderful guy.
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Jan '13
960 Haddock St, Foster City, CA
960 Haddock St, Foster City, CA
$905K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1860 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim is very professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. During the whole process, he was able to answer any questions I had and was able to give valuable insights and guidance. I would absolutely recommend him to any of my family or friends.
2012 (22 Homes)
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Townhome buyer closed Sep '12
106 Pacchetti Way, Mountain View, CA
106 Pacchetti Way, Mountain View, CA
$619K • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1080 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
We have been very impressed by Jim's services -very professional, prompt and helpful. As first time home buyers, we had quite a lot of questions and Jim did an excellent job in not just answering them, but also guide us. He is very knowledgeable; his insights were very useful. Without any doubt, we would highly recommend him to anyone, one of the best agents we've worked with thus far.
Townhome buyer closed Dec '12
Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara, CA
$645K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1136 Sq. Ft.
Customer did not leave review comments.
Recommend without reservation. We were looking for a single family residence, townhome, or condo on the Peninsula between Mountain View and San Mateo. Jim Holt was very familiar with our locales of interest, real estate trends for the overall region AND within each town, and pros/cons of our different categories of properties. He could discuss trends about his clients and his sales without divulging private information. He tipped us off to a subdivision that we were not previously aware of -- our eventual purchase. He consistently responded to e-mail same day (often within the hour!), and was easily reachable by phone when needed. He was punctual and well groomed at all our tours. The extra mile -- He met with us the day before we signed our contract to review it with us and compare it... Show More
House buyer closed Dec '12
241 Pine Way, Mountain View, CA
241 Pine Way, Mountain View, CA
$1.1M • New construction • First-time buyer
Jim is very patient and quickly to my every picky question and can always give me the information I need. And always do more than that.
buyer closed Nov '12
104 Ballatore Ct, San Jose, CA, CA
104 Ballatore Ct, San Jose, CA, CA
$400K • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1130 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
Condo buyer closed Nov '12
527 Elk Ridge Way, San Jose, CA
527 Elk Ridge Way, San Jose, CA
$238K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1067 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Outstanding service!
seller closed Oct '12
608 Keoncrest Dr, South San Francisco, CA, CA
608 Keoncrest Dr, South San Francisco, CA, CA
$601K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1330 Sq. Ft.
I have worked with many real estate agents over the years and by far Jim has been the most efficient and best guy I have worked with. He was professional and I appreciated his communication skills. I was kept informed and received updates from him a few times a week for a very complicated real estate deal. Jim is the reason my house sold. I cannot thank him enough!!!!
Jim and Jen are terrific. They made our first-time home buying process stressless and pleasant! I strongly recommend Jim to anyone.
Condo buyer closed Sep '12
701 Minna St #13, San Francisco, CA
701 Minna St #13, San Francisco, CA
$700K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1160 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim Holt has been by far the most responsive and professional real estate partner that I have had in my many transactions. I was able to manage my life, family and business during the entire process while Jim consistently tracked the most critical tasks to get the purchase completed.
I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Condo buyer closed Aug '12
1765 E Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto, CA
1765 E Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto, CA
$320K • 1 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 950 Sq. Ft.
Customer did not leave review comments.
Condo buyer closed Aug '12
99 E Middlefield Rd #42, Mountain View, CA
99 E Middlefield Rd #42, Mountain View, CA
$405K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1052 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim is a very knowledgeable, reliable, hardworking agent with a great team! I would say he is a hi-tech agent. He is the best agent the buyer could have with the best communication possible. When we started looking for a house in Silicon Valley from Southern California, we found that agents were reluctant to work with people who is not in the area. Jim was the only one who was able to help us with our relocation without any problems. We had no idea of what to look for. During a few months we have discussed a lot of our possibilities, went through several of houses by video tours, prepared by JIm, we made offers in multiple offers situation, we had tough negotiations with sellers and, finally, our offer was accepted and we got a just completely remodeled house right in the park. All this... Show More
House buyer closed Jul '12
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$335K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 825 Sq. Ft.
Buying our first home with Jim Holt was an outstanding experience -- Jim was extremely responsive, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with, from our first email exchange until he handed us the keys to our condo. Very smart guy, and a very fun person. I can't imagine a better agent. We offer our highest recommendations.
Condo buyer closed Jun '12
Campbell, CA
Campbell, CA
$495K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1512 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim has been very knowledgeable and patient through out the whole process. This is my first time buying a house, thus not familiar at all with almost all aspects (including pricing, making offer, legal docs, location, potential value appreciation etc.) Jim always impresses me with his ability to estimate the price and evaluate the competition on various properties. After over 3 months of searching, I was finally able to find a new loft in SJ downtown, really happy so far. Also have recommended Jim to my friends.
Condo buyer closed May '12
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$450K • 1 Bed, 2 Bath, 1126 Sq. Ft. • New construction • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
buyer closed Jun '12
Mountain View, CA, CA
Mountain View, CA, CA
$685K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1468 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
We had a great experience with Jim. He was responsive, extremely knowledgeable, and willing to answer our many first-time-buyer questions. We were comforted to know that Jim was on our side throughout the process.
Jim is awesome! He handled everything in our house purchase with the utmost professionalism, and everything went very smoothly. He was always available and responded immediately.
House buyer closed Apr '12
418 W Alameda De Las Pulgas, Redwood City, CA
418 W Alameda De Las Pulgas, Redwood City, CA
$475K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 830 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim was unfailingly attentive, available at all hours, and professional throughout the process. Without his expert guidance, the odds are good that our offer would not have been chosen by the seller. I recommend him without reservation.
buyer closed Apr '12
San Jose, CA, CA
San Jose, CA, CA
$620K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1304 Sq. Ft.
He is absolutely the best!!!! I would recommend him to anyone and everyone :).
Townhome buyer closed Apr '12
Mountain View, CA
Mountain View, CA
$520K • 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1290 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Very positive experience. Our home buying process went smoothly, and he was great about meeting us for tours and responding to emails/telephone calls throughout the entire process. Overall, we liked him very much and would recommend him to others.
House buyer closed Mar '12
San Bruno, CA
San Bruno, CA
$724K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1740 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
We managed to prepare and make an offer in one day. Fast and responsible person.
Condo buyer closed Mar '12
723 Portwalk Pl, Redwood Shores, CA
723 Portwalk Pl, Redwood Shores, CA
$384K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 890 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim knows the bay area and real estate market very well. We bought our house in Mountain View, but saw houses from Redwood City to San Jose. More importantly he listened to our needs and managed to fulfill them. He is very responsive, followed up when needed and kept us updated throughout the entire transaction. I will work with Jim again in the future.
House buyer closed Jan '12
Mountain View, CA
Mountain View, CA
$798K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1368 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
2011 (6 Homes)
Jim is one of the best agents I have worked with. He knows the market, works hard to keep you up to date about inventory, and quickly learns your preferences. My transaction took a lot of negotiation of multiple parties and Jim helped me every step of the way. Best of all, he's a great guy to work with.
buyer closed Nov '11
Menlo Park, CA, CA
Menlo Park, CA, CA
$680K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1735 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim was absolutely wonderful to work with - especially as a first time home buyer. He was very well organized and always made himself available for us. He educated us throughout the process and made sure we felt comfortable and informed as he took us to view homes and as we made our offer.
buyer closed Oct '11
San Carlos, CA, CA
San Carlos, CA, CA
$805K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1640 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim was absolutely amazing to work with. He was on top of every detail and explained everything so that we were comfortable and knew exactly what was going on. Jim was extremely friendly and made himself available for any questions or concerns we had throughout the entire process. Would definitely recommend Jim!
buyer closed Oct '11
5028 Tiberan Way, San Jose, CA, CA
5028 Tiberan Way, San Jose, CA, CA
$650K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1250 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
buyer closed Sep '11
Los Altos, CA, CA
Los Altos, CA, CA
$1.85M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2338 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
buyer closed Jun '11
San Jose, CA, CA
San Jose, CA, CA
$210K • 1 Bath, 1045 Sq. Ft.
I had an excellent experience with Jim. In fact, I was so pleased with his work at Redfin that after he stopped working with you I closed on two investment properties with him as an agent. He is friendly, knowledgeable, and reliable. I recommend him without reservations.
buyer closed Feb '11
San Jose, CA, CA
San Jose, CA, CA
$685K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1628 Sq. Ft.
2010 (40 Homes)
Jim is a fine realtor to work with. One of things that I like with Jim is he is super responsive. He toured homes patiently with me and helped me in buying the house. Loved working with him.
buyer closed Jul '10
1664 Belleville Way, Sunnyvale, CA, CA
1664 Belleville Way, Sunnyvale, CA, CA
$1.08M • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2239 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
We really enjoyed working with Jim! He was extremely responsive, professional, and knowledgeable. Being first time home buyers he was patient and explained everything in detail. We would recommend him to friends and family in need of a real estate agent.
buyer closed Sep '10
Burlingame, CA, CA
Burlingame, CA, CA
$674K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1485 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
It's been great expirence to work with Jim on the purchase of my home.
buyer closed Oct '10
Foster City, CA, CA
Foster City, CA, CA
$385K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1060 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim has a very thoughtful and professional approach to the home buying process. He was always available through the sale process with very rapid responses and even after the conclusion of the sale. He assisted me greatly in closing out details that the seller had agreed to even after the sale process. I would highly recommend Jim's services.
buyer closed Oct '10
Sunnyvale, CA, CA
Sunnyvale, CA, CA
$500K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1144 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim was extremely informative, helpful and honest during our house search. He's very knowledgeable about the area and his calm, easy-going manner made it very comfortable. I can't praise him enough.
House buyer closed Jul '10
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$449K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1275 Sq. Ft. • New construction
Awesome!
buyer closed Jul '10
Palo Alto, CA, CA
Palo Alto, CA, CA
$1.32M • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1817 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Very nice guy and helpful at first, however right when we made our offer he was very difficult to reach. Then he became a little unfriendly as we were about to close the deal. But the most difficult part was that he was asked to leave redfin right when we needed him the most - during closing.
Condo buyer closed Apr '10
Burlingame, CA
Burlingame, CA
$490K • First-time buyer
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer closed May '10
Mountain View, CA
Mountain View, CA
$545K • 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1087 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Jim wrote two offers for me and one of them bought me a house. Overall I had a great experience with him. My only concern during working with Jim was that he seemed to be overbooked with other redfin work and had a lot of things going on simultaneously, but that's not his fault. He was very accommodating outside of standard business hours.
House buyer closed May '10
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$742K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2064 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Jim was an excellent agent supported by a fantastic team. Far more than we expected from a discount broker. I was sorry to see Jim leave toward the end of our transaction, but Jen finished everything up nicely for us! Everyone we met with Redfin was great.
Redfin is a great resource for someone who wants to do their own research and also wants to back up their first time home buying experience with professional advice. This is exactly where Jim's experience was useful for me. Lot of things were standard in my case since I was buying a condo in a new development, but being a first time home buyer, I had a lot of questions and concerns and Jim was very responsive in answering them. I appreciate all the advice I got from Jim and strongly recommend him.
Condo buyer closed Apr '10
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$500K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1220 Sq. Ft. • New construction • First-time buyer
Jim and his team were terrific throughout the whole home buying experience. We were putting down an offer in a competitive, multiple bidder situation. Jim is a very experienced agent and negotiator, and he did an excellent job putting together and packaging our offer. He helped us stand out above the other offers and win the house. In addition, Jim was always available and responsive on both email and phone, even late at night and on the weekends. He was a pleasure to work with.
House buyer closed May '10
Burlingame, CA
Burlingame, CA
$1.72M • 3 Bed, 4 Bath, 4030 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Jim changed my perception of home buying by providing me a wonderful home buying experience. He was extremely knowledgeable about the real estate market and trends. He empowered me to make the best decision by providing me with all the information necessary and never adding any hint of pressure. His response time whenever we had any questions was lightning quick and he leverage technology very well. Even though I never met Jim in person, I felt like I could trust him with making any decisions. I have already recommended Redfin and Jim in particular to a few of my friends who are looking to buy a house in the bay area. I am not sure why Jim left Redfin, but I think it's a big loss for Redfin that will take time to fill. Good Luck.
House buyer closed May '10
221 Del Monte Ave, South San Francisco, CA
221 Del Monte Ave, South San Francisco, CA
$615K • 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1260 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Jim and his associated Redfin team (Jen, Jane and Matt) did a spectacular job during our purchase. Jim was able to strategically bid on our place and get us a price significantly below asking. Jen took care of all the deadlines/paperwork and ensured our closing was quick and painless. Jane and Matt were consistently available for us to view the property as we planned minor renovations. As you can see from these comments, Redfin uses many people during the transaction so be prepared to work with a team rather than a specific person. Overall, this process was effective and all the individuals were extremely preasant to work with. We purchased a property in good condition that we felt comfortable with from an inspection standpoint. For properties in poor condition it may be beneficial to... Show More
Condo buyer closed Apr '10
San Mateo, CA
San Mateo, CA
$585K • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1252 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
We are so happy we get to work with Jim! He is very knowledgable about the local real estate market and gave us valuable advise on pricing. He is not pushy yet always available. He is professional and courteous through out the whole process. I love my new house and think Jim is the reason that we got it. I highly recommand Jim.
House buyer closed Apr '10
Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA
$908K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1335 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Jim did a great job negotiating and suggesting home values. His information was extremely heplpful in making a decision. I am generally pleased with the redfin experience. I would fully recommend redfin for anyone looking for a home. The only reason why it's not full-star rating is that Jim was difficult to get ahold of. I have a busy schedule and he services many clients, so we found it tough to connect at times.
Condo buyer Offer Not Accepted Mar '10
Foster City, CA
Foster City, CA
$528K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1350 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
. Our expectations are excessively high and our demands are equally as challenging. After we met with a number of "traditional" brokers, we found ourselves less than impressed. However, one meeting with Jim and we knew we struck gold. To be honest, I felt bad for Jim. He probably didn't know what he was getting himself into when he signed us up. From early morning until late at night, Jim was always reachable. If he was unavailable, he made sure someone was available to answer any questions. Not only was he patient and willing to explain all the intricacies of selling our home, he was also a valued partner in the selling process, a confidante. Going above and beyond doesn't begin to describe Jim's efforts. His efforts enabled us to sell our home within a short span of 14 days.
Townhome seller closed Apr '10
183 Isis Court, Mountain View, CA
183 Isis Court, Mountain View, CA
$616K • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1236 Sq. Ft.
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer closed Mar '10
San Mateo, CA
San Mateo, CA
$1.55M • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2970 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
I am very satisfied with the services provided by Jim Holt and his team. They did everything the right way! Thanks!
House buyer closed Mar '10
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$660K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1417 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Jim was very responsive and available (over phone and email) and helped answer all of my questions. He helped put together the offers quickly and late at night, thanks to my last minute decision making. His assistant Jen was also great. I overall liked the Redfin approach since I was comfortable doing the research and driving around myself, and then Jim handled everything after I made my choice.
Townhome buyer closed Mar '10
Sunnyvale, CA
Sunnyvale, CA
$620K • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2038 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Jim has been a great partner for us as first time home buyers. He gives us all the information needed to make a more informed decision as opposed to 'regular' real estate agents who pretend to know it all and just assume that they should make the decision for us.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Mar '10
238 San Carlos Ave, Redwood City, CA
238 San Carlos Ave, Redwood City, CA
$546K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1000 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
My wife and I were initially skeptical about using an agent we didnt know personally, an Redfin generally for our first home purchase. It turned out to be a fantastic experience. Jim was incredible and helped us through every step of the process. He was available at ALL hours and answered every question we had with patience. The deal ended up not converging but we will definitely come back to him when we find the right house for us.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Mar '10
1548 Newlands Ave, Burlingame, CA
1548 Newlands Ave, Burlingame, CA
$2.2M • 5 Bed, 3 Bath, 3485 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Mar '10
Belmont, CA
Belmont, CA
$700K • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2000 Sq. Ft. • New construction
He is so great! Love his honesty and integrity.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Mar '10
Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA
$1.4M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1621 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Mar '10
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$740K • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2535 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Jim was very efficient and professional, and answered all my questions in a very timely manner.
Condo buyer closed Feb '10
88 San Fernando St #506, San Jose, CA
88 San Fernando St #506, San Jose, CA
$305K • 1 Bath, 639 Sq. Ft. • New construction • First-time buyer
Jim Holt and his team were excellent. We appreciated the prompt communication by phone and email, all the effort in writing offers, and the advice that helped us purchase a home with multiple offers on it. Thank you!
House buyer closed Feb '10
Menlo Park, CA
Menlo Park, CA
$1.3M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1570 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Pros - Jim was very approachable & easy to reach & would get back in touch any time if we couldn't reach him. He also was v good at answering any questions/concerns we threw at him. During the final stages of closing working with Jen Beehler, his assistant was an absolute pleasure. She was really on top of things & very prompt with all communications. Cons - I feel he could have done better on the final sales price negotiations..
Townhome buyer closed Feb '10
Campbell, CA
Campbell, CA
$565K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1781 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim has provided useful feedback on comparable home values. He has been very prompt in replying to our calls about interest in various properties. Thus far we've made offers on two different homes (not accepted).
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Mar '10
Mountain View, CA
Mountain View, CA
$850K • 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 998 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Jim quickly turned around an offer on the property we had identified and followed up in a timely manner.
Townhome buyer Offer Not Accepted Feb '10
Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara, CA
$599K • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1464 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Jim was wonderful, straight-forward, and honest.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Feb '10
Redwood City, CA
Redwood City, CA
$875K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1950 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Very responsive and helpful. The only thing that I wish is that he were a bit more assertive in his advice. Sometimes too ambiguous.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Feb '10
10250 S Tantau Ave, Cupertino, CA
10250 S Tantau Ave, Cupertino, CA
$769K • 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1284 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Townhome buyer Offer Not Accepted Feb '10
Sunnyvale, CA
Sunnyvale, CA
$600K • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2038 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Jim was responsive and professional. He took time to answer all of our questions, and prepared all the paperwork as promised.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Feb '10
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$479K • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1490 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Feb '10
Cupertino, CA
Cupertino, CA
$899K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 552 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Jim provided prompt, professional, and (nearly) objective advice and support. Excellent straightforward service. Like the Eichler we're trying to buy, without ostentation and fancy stuff that we don't need or want.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Feb '10
862 Cornwall Ct, Sunnyvale, CA
862 Cornwall Ct, Sunnyvale, CA
$788K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1328 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
You get what you pay for. It's a passive way to sell a house. If you are good at talking to potential buyers, you could be fine. We had our house listed with Redfin for 6 months with no offers.we switched agencies and we had 2 offers after the first open house! It so much depends on the agent.
House seller Did Not Sell
Redwood City, CA
Redwood City, CA
$735K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1120 Sq. Ft.
We started working with Jim from October and got our offer accepted the day before Christmas day and just closed last week. We made 4 offers over the 3-month period. Jim was very patient, and most importantly, he knows the areas well and gives accurate estimate so you can feel confident when making an offer and not regret when walk away. Jim's assistant, Jen, helped us every step on the closing and it went smoothly. Not to mention the Redfin field agents always available for home tours. Phone calls and emails were returned promptly most of time, expect some delay during weekends as some others have mentioned. Overall, I'm very satisfied with Redfin and would recommend to people who are either familiar with the process or are willing to do a lot of homework on your own.
Townhome buyer closed Jan '10
Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA
$619K • 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1152 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Jan '10
Mountain View, CA
Mountain View, CA
$803K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1502 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
It was a great experience working with Jim in the home offer/escrow process. He is thorough, professional, and ready and willing to answer any questions or follow up on any open issues. He is a great resource and representative for any potential home buyer.
Condo buyer Offer Not Accepted Jan '10
Mountain View, CA
Mountain View, CA
$187K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 578 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
2009 (107 Homes)
Jim moved quickly to make our purchase happen. He was always accessible and prompt with getting back to us for any question we have. We loved the overall redfin team for purchasing a home
House buyer closed Dec '09
Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara, CA
$440K • 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1556 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Jim moved quickly to make my purchase happen. I appreciated his advice around price negotiations. I loved the overall redfin model for purchasing a home.
House buyer closed Dec '09
San Mateo, CA
San Mateo, CA
$730K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1600 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
We made four offers with Jim in the Rivermark area. We felt Jim is not very familiar with this area, but he always responded quickly to our requests and never pushed us in the whole process. After our offer is accepted, Jim's assistant Jen did a fantastic job guiding us through the closing process. Overall we're satisfied with the service provided by Jim's team and Redfin's field agents. Thank you!
House buyer closed Nov '09
Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara, CA
$765K • 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 1590 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
I thought Jim and his team (especially his assistant Jen) did a fantastic job. Once we located the property we wanted, the Redfin team was with us every step of the way. They were super-responsive and helpful, which was great since we had an unusual type of loan. I don't know if we would have been able to close on the property if it weren't for Jen and Jim guiding us and working so hard on our behalf. Thanks guys, we truly appreciate it!!
Townhome buyer closed Dec '09
Mountain View, CA
Mountain View, CA
$407K • 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1215 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
I am someone who is quite comfortable communicating by email, and I was very pleased with how accessible Jim was by email. He answered my questions quickly and was patient with last-minute changes of plan on my part. My one complaint, and it is one that does not apply specifically to Jim, is that I have been unable to start the offer process (specifically, getting the paperwork together) with Redfin over the weekend. If you work during the week and need time to get multiple signatures on the contract, this means that an offer for a house viewed on Saturday or Sunday can't go in until Tuesday. If there is a lot of competition for a house, the delay can be a little frustrating. So far, we haven't missed any deadlines because of this, but it would be less stressful to be able to deal with... Show More
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Dec '09
San Mateo, CA
San Mateo, CA
$388K • 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1390 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer closed Dec '09
San Mateo, CA
San Mateo, CA
$715K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1460 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Jim had a very calm and sensible approach to helping us buy a house. We appreciated him making extra efforts after hours to be available to us when we really needed some guidance.
House buyer closed Oct '09
San Mateo, CA
San Mateo, CA
$950K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2108 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
Townhome buyer Offer Not Accepted Oct '09
San Carlos, CA
San Carlos, CA
$649K • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1308 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Jim was fantastic to work with. Jim was thorough, objective and responsive to all of my many many questions. As a first-time home buyer, he made the offer process extremely clear, easy and painless. I also wanted to make a plug for Jim's team as well! The entire team was great in offering me their thoughts, opinions based on their experience as I toured multiple different properties in the quest for my first home. Thanks to Jim and the Redfin Team!
Townhome buyer Offer Not Accepted Nov '09
4063 Crandall Cir, Santa Clara, CA
4063 Crandall Cir, Santa Clara, CA
$660K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1716 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Jim was great to work with. Professional, patient, confident and very knowledgeable. Jim always replies quickly by phone or email if you have questions. Thanks a lot!
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Nov '09
Daly City, CA
Daly City, CA
$485K • 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1440 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Jim is very helpful in determining offer price and strategy.
Townhome buyer Offer Not Accepted Nov '09
Mountain View, CA
Mountain View, CA
$625K • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1122 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Jim is always honest and friendly. I am very pleased with Jim's service and I will ask for his help in the future!
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Nov '09
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$699K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1693 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Jim was very helpful in the process and answered all of our questions.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Nov '09
Campbell, CA
Campbell, CA
$389K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1144 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim knows the area well, gives good assessment and advice. I would highly recommend him.
Townhome buyer Offer Not Accepted Nov '09
Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA
$649K • 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1152 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Overall, not bad. Prompt response on both email and phone, handled most thing professionally. But anyone who wants to use Redfin agents please remember this - you get what you pay for. You need to go through all the documents carefully yourself, expect small / big mistakes here and there. Don't expect Redfin agent to do much presentation / negotiation. And be careful about their recommended contractor / inspector etc, they might be pricy. But well, with them earning that little commission (after tax it's less than 1%?), you can't expect too much right? :)
House buyer closed Nov '09
Sunnyvale, CA
Sunnyvale, CA
$810K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1794 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Jim helped us get a house with a reasonable price even though there were multiple offers. He also patiently answered many of our questions. We appreciate his expertise and would happily recommend him. Special thanks also go to Jen Beehler and Brad Le for their help, especially when Jim was on vacation.
House buyer closed Nov '09
Sunnyvale, CA
Sunnyvale, CA
$800K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1240 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Nov '09
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$475K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1690 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Very attentive. All details covered and my interests were enthusiastically observed. Thank you.
Jim and his team were a pleasure to work with through the home buying process. They were extremely knowledgeable, patient with our new homeowner questions and very responsive. They walked us through each step in the process and helped us work through challenges that arose. We appreciated Jim's candor and honest advice on a host of issues that required objectivity and felt like he was acting in our best interest. Above all out of an agent we wanted someone who was honest, objective, trustworthy, responsive and knowledgeable. Jim and his team met each of these. Would recommend him to my friends.
House buyer closed Oct '09
Woodside, CA
Woodside, CA
$2M • 3 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 3337 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
I didn't have very much exposure to Jim during the process. We talked for a while about the offer we wanted to make and he encouraged me to raise it, as well as make an "as-is" offer to make it more attractive. The offer was accepted and then everything else was taken care of by his assistant. I don't know whether to praise Jim for helping up get the offer accepted right away or if I should critique him for making me concede a bit on price and details.
Townhome buyer closed Oct '09
Mountain View, CA
Mountain View, CA
$625K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1203 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Working with Jim Holt and his crew has been a great experience. Especially if you've bought a house before it is a no-brainer. Having control over the terms, price, and process of the transaction was very valuable for us.
House buyer closed Oct '09
Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA
$1.1M • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1815 Sq. Ft.
Jim, Jen, and Jane handled both a home purchase and sale for me. I've already said how great they were with the purchase, but they also were great with the sale. Even though Redfin hasn't represented sellers nearly as much or long as they have buyers, so sometimes I could tell -- but Jim & Co. worked harder to make sure things got done, and got results. Plus you can't beat the price; the way it worked out, the purchase rebate paid for the sale commission!
House seller closed Oct '09
Menlo Park, CA
Menlo Park, CA
$1.38M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2048 Sq. Ft.
Jim is there to answer questions with well thought out answers in a very timely manner, given the demands on his time. Jen, on Jim's team, is a valuable asset to help grease the wheels of a transaction and direct appropriate questions Jim's way when she isn't in a position to answer. I went into making an offer using Redfin with the expectation that I would do most of the legwork. However, I found Jim and his team to be there whenever additional assistance or followup was required. I also worked early on with Jane to see a lot of open houses, and was very happy with the objectiveness and professionalism from the overall team.
House buyer closed Oct '09
Menlo Park, CA
Menlo Park, CA
$790K • 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 1868 Sq. Ft. • New construction
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Oct '09
Mountain View, CA
Mountain View, CA
$749K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1375 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
You pay nothing and in fact you get money back so, I have to agree with others in saying, "you get what you pay for". Basically a paper handling arrangement. Too slow to respond and react. In a bidding war?, forget about it. Not much expertise shared. We basically handled every detail of putting our deal together. Agent just filled out papers for us according to our instructions and faxed them. Terrible home inspectors, find your own, don't use redfin's referred inspectors. Service is not for the meak or lazy buyer. Put up with experience for the refund which came in handy when putting in a new kitchen after closing. May use service again but only because of the refund.
Townhome buyer closed Jul '09
South San Francisco, CA
South San Francisco, CA
$450K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1190 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
I guess I got what I paid for - next to nothing. I needed to push several time for everything an agent is supposed to do, and I needed to keep correcting his mistakes. In the end, when a promise to "contact me through email or phone" turned out to be a lie - well, maybe he is too busy to remember the promise - I decided to stay away from this agent, forever.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Oct '09
Sunnyvale, CA
Sunnyvale, CA
$829K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1794 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Professional, quick response, knowledgeble, and patient. I did not get this house, but I will keep working with him for the next one I'm interested in.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Oct '09
18701 Metler Ct, Saratoga, CA
18701 Metler Ct, Saratoga, CA
$799K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1508 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
I am very pleased with Redfin. Jim and the team were very professional. Jim was available whenever I needed his advice. He guided me through the steps and negotiation process better than my previous full service agents.
House buyer closed Sep '09
Saratoga, CA
Saratoga, CA
$1.5M • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2180 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Condo buyer Offer Not Accepted Sep '09
Redwood Shores, CA
Redwood Shores, CA
$630K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1494 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Sep '09
Redwood Shores, CA
Redwood Shores, CA
$875K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1850 Sq. Ft.
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Sep '09
San Mateo, CA
San Mateo, CA
~$1M • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1960 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Jim worked efficiently and responded promptly to our questions and concerns. I would be happy to work with him again!
Townhome buyer Offer Not Accepted Sep '09
Brisbane, CA
Brisbane, CA
$699K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2273 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Experience was good even though we missed on the home due to bidding. But Jim's assessment was spot on & he was very responsive & easily accessible throughout the process.
Townhome buyer Offer Not Accepted Sep '09
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$569K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1522 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Jim is really helpful and responsive, we have a very positive experence with him.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Sep '09
San Carlos, CA
San Carlos, CA
$775K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1660 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
He responds my questions quickly, explains things patiently
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Sep '09
Sunnyvale, CA
Sunnyvale, CA
$798K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1568 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Sep '09
Mill Valley, CA
Mill Valley, CA
$561K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1150 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Jim was excellent, friendly approachable and knowledgeable. Jen and Jim made sure we took care of everything on time and guided us through various issues. I would use Redfin again in the future.
House buyer closed Aug '09
San Carlos, CA
San Carlos, CA
$1.08M • 5 Bed, 3 Bath, 2660 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Jim provided me with regular updates on the whole process that impressed me the most
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Sep '09
2922 Castleton Dr, San Jose, CA
2922 Castleton Dr, San Jose, CA
$399K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1320 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
The overall experience is positive. Jim is always quick to respond and Jen is very helpful, even though we never get a chance to see them in person. Everyone we met along the way is friendly. We will recommend them to Buyers who are readily self-educated on the real estate market and are able to get everything done in the cyber world. We take half point off due to the lack of inter-personal communication and advice on offer strategy. Compared to a one-man full service agent, Redfin Buyers will meet a few different people, need to run their own errands, and even converse with Seller's agent more often. Redfin agent may never physically see the house so he can not give you advice on any house condition issue when making an offer. We also encountered a communication crosshair broken at one... Show More
House buyer closed Aug '09
Sunnyvale, CA
Sunnyvale, CA
$760K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1281 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Sep '09
Mill Valley, CA
Mill Valley, CA
$619K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1192 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Sep '09
585 Seahorse Ln, Redwood Shores, CA
585 Seahorse Ln, Redwood Shores, CA
$875K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1540 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
very patient and very clear in every communication
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Sep '09
Cupertino, CA
Cupertino, CA
$1.05M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1666 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Jim helped us figure out a good price to offer on the house and stayed in ready communication with us throughout the purchasing process. His assistant proved particularly helpful, outlining all the steps that needed to be completed in a prompt fashion. The downside is that Redfin gives very little advice about the actual condition of the house when you're ready to buy, and you never have any human interaction with Jim. In addition, they seem to want to push you to get the deal done, although that's expected of any agent.
House buyer closed Aug '09
Mountain View, CA
Mountain View, CA
$800K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1599 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Sep '09
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$390K • 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1060 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Jim, Jen, and Jane were very professional, thoughtful, and friendly. I am extremely satisfied with how they helped me find and buy a beautiful home. Plus the Redfin online tools are second-to-none!
House buyer closed Aug '09
Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA
$2M • 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 3943 Sq. Ft.
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Aug '09
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$600K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1070 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Jim was great. He was very responsive and persistent in getting answers from the selling agent. In a market that is heating up, that is the kind of agent everyone needs. One that can act quickly and execute well. Even though our aggressive offer was not accepted, we were among the top three bids. We lost as a clear sign that this is becoming a crazy market. I do, however, only recommend Redfin to people that can effectively use the tools on the site to make well thought out decisions. Redfin is a no frills service. You have to put in your own effort and research to win and earn half of their commission back.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Aug '09
254 St Catherine Dr, Daly City, CA
254 St Catherine Dr, Daly City, CA
$519K • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1270 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Jim was very professional and friendly. The whole process seemed very streamlined and Jim managed to help us beat out a competing offer. The only issue I had with using Redfin was that with the increase in the number of home sales over the summer Jim seemed a bit over-subscribed. I would highly recommend using Redfin to anyone who prefers using the internet to do their own research.
House buyer closed Aug '09
Menlo Park, CA
Menlo Park, CA
$670K • 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1270 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Jim was great -- very up front on our chances of getting our offer accepted but also supportive in saying we needed to make an offer that corresponded to how much the house was worth to us (not how much the current owners want). I've never seen that before in realtors. Thank you!
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Aug '09
Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA
$1.9M • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1716 Sq. Ft.
Customer did not leave review comments.
Townhome buyer closed Aug '09
846 Columbia Cir, Redwood Shores, CA
846 Columbia Cir, Redwood Shores, CA
$655K • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1650 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
As first-time homebuyers, we appreciated Jim's experience and insights in guiding us through all the ins and outs of the process, especially strategic aspects like the offer amount, contract clauses, negotiations, etc. We particularly appreciated Jim's professional attitude, and we never felt rushed or pressured by him even after multiple offers and counteroffers with tight deadlines. We do wish that Jim could have helped more in coordinating with external parties like the mortgage company and the escrow company, as it was confusing at times to figure out which party needed which documents and whether the buyer or the seller was supposed to provide them, and we were concerned about closing on time due to this confusion.
Townhome buyer closed Aug '09
Foster City, CA
Foster City, CA
$775K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1530 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
He helped me draft offer during weekend and communicate with seller agent in the evening. Unfortunately, the seller just had too many offers so that our offer was not picked. We will continue trying next time.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Aug '09
907 Constitution Dr, Foster City, CA
907 Constitution Dr, Foster City, CA
$798K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1540 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
1) Very Friendly. 2) Prompt, Fast and efficient
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Aug '09
4106 Voltaire St, San Jose, CA
4106 Voltaire St, San Jose, CA
$540K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1820 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Jim is a first-rate agent: patient, knowledgeable, efficient and a clear communicator. Highly recommended.
House buyer closed Aug '09
Menlo Park, CA
Menlo Park, CA
$1.56M • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2299 Sq. Ft. • New construction
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Townhome buyer closed Aug '09
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$445K • 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1230 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Jim walked us patiently and competently through the entire process. His recommendations were spot on, especially during the offers, counter-offers phase. A special note for his assistant Jennifer who took over once the offer was signed and took care that everything that needed to be done was done right and in time. Many thanks to both of them!
Townhome buyer closed Aug '09
Mountain View, CA
Mountain View, CA
$900K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1703 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Townhome buyer Offer Not Accepted Aug '09
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$520K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1475 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted May '09
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$470K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1675 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Jim was good and quite helpful in understanding our needs. But, at times he is too busy to respond, reply to emails; may be he has multiple clients. I would appreciate his work ! Anyways, we were happy all along but, in the end got disappointed because our offer did not get accepted. We came 2nd in the race :-( May be Jim could influence us more in making our decision on the offer price. Looks like Redfin's agents don't have any incentive if the offer gets selected or rejected. I don't know but feel some other agents are very passionate about making their offers win and guide clients accordingly. Perhaps, I am first timer but I felt that instinct missing ! Finally, I won't blame it to anyone, may be we ran out of luck. Better try next time ! [Review edited by client on 08-10-2009]
Townhome buyer Offer Not Accepted Aug '09
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$519K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1346 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Jim was responsible and worked extra hours over the long weekend to present the offer.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Jul '09
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$550K • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1604 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Jim efficiently assisted us during the whole process. His main quality was the speed at which he replied to our emails and the clarity of his answers to our questions. As first time home buyers, we would have welcomed a bit more of personal advice though, whereas Jim provided us mostly with neutral objective comments. Our only real complaint goes to Jim's cell phone, which made us feel every time like we were sooo far away... Thanks Jim for helping us anyway. We are happy home owners now.
House buyer closed Jul '09
Sunnyvale, CA
Sunnyvale, CA
$640K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1500 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Jul '09
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$336K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1207 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
We only went half way through the process with Jim before we decided to withdraw our offer. However, during this period, Jim has been very helpful and made every step clear so that we know exactly what we need to do. We will definitely come to Jim again next time when we decide to make an offer.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Jul '09
Sunnyvale, CA
Sunnyvale, CA
$979K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1603 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
We discovered Redfin via its excellent website which allowed us to follow very easily the housing market and select the houses to visit. We had more information than any traditional agent could provide. When we were ready to make an offer, we hesitated a bit to use a Redfin agent fearing that he would be "shun" by his peers. The bad and stressful experience we had with a traditional agent and the attractive refund made us give Redfin a try which we don't regret at all. Jim was really accurate in his estimation of the house price, and never pressured us to offer more than necessary. As we were out of town at the close of escrow, they picked up the keys for us and came on July 4th to give them to us! Jim and his team were extremely professional and impressed us with the quality of their... Show More
House buyer closed Jun '09
Los Altos, CA
Los Altos, CA
$1.51M • 5 Bed, 2 Bath, 2000 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Jul '09
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$655K • 5 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 2626 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Jul '09
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$685K • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2060 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Jim was very good. He always responded to our questions quickly and was able to help us (new homebuyers) throughout the process. We were a little nervous at first about working with someone that we had never met but after a couple of emails and phone calls, it didn't matter at all.
Townhome buyer closed Jun '09
Mountain View, CA
Mountain View, CA
$760K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1908 Sq. Ft. • New construction • First-time buyer
Jim was honest and straight-forward. His responses were quick and he must have had a great deal of patience with us; as a first-time buyer. There was no pressure to go forward with the deal. In the end, we backed out of the contract. When we do find another place, we look forward to working with Jim again.
Condo buyer Offer Not Accepted Jun '09
San Mateo, CA
San Mateo, CA
$409K • 1 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1045 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
I'm sure Jim is a good agent. However I feel he have been overwhelmed with the amount of work. Because I can never get Jim on the phone. There was always a 24-48 hour turnaround. This was my first home purchase, and I felt I wasn't given the needed attention - explanation on the forms I was signing, run-through of the disclosure reports, details to timelines, and followup on the varing milestones in the home purchase status. I have only met Jim once in my whole transaction. There was no explanation on what the process entailed, until I brought it up to Jim. I felt there was a disconnect between Jim, my loan agent, and myself. I was constantly the one to ask for status. I would recommend Jim, if you're REALLY familiar with the home purchasing process. However if you're new and need some... Show More
Multi-family home buyer closed Jun '09
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$407K • 7 Bed, 4 Bath, 2734 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Overall very positive experience, but would have appreciated more regular communications from the Redfin team at times (esp. as a first-time homebuyer!).
House buyer closed Jun '09
San Mateo, CA
San Mateo, CA
$1.6M • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2710 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Jim was very professional and helpful.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted May '09
Mountain View, CA
Mountain View, CA
$970K • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1509 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Overall, Jim was straightforward and I did not encounter any issues working with him on my recent transaction. But due to the volume of offers a lead agent handles at a given time they may not have all the information on a property.
House buyer closed May '09
San Carlos, CA
San Carlos, CA
$811K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1610 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Jun '09
San Mateo, CA
San Mateo, CA
$748K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1450 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Jun '09
686 Undajon Dr, San Jose, CA
686 Undajon Dr, San Jose, CA
$342K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1183 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted May '09
4 Alisal Ct, Pacifica, CA
4 Alisal Ct, Pacifica, CA
$718K • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2210 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted May '09
Menlo Park, CA
Menlo Park, CA
$1.25M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1580 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim was great to work with! He was great with clearing up all the confusion that comes with home purchasing. I would definately work with him again, and have recommeded him to others as well. He is quick and responsive (Which is very important when making such a big purchase), and will definately help you with your home purchase.
House buyer closed May '09
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$400K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1327 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Jim works hard. He prepared our contract at midmight in order to send an offer in time. He responds to email and phone call quickly no matter on weekdays or weekends. He is extremely patient and is the one you can count on.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted May '09
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$817K • 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 2604 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Jim provided excellent service-- he was very knowledgeable and protected our interests throughout the process. Additionally he was always responsive and friendly. We would absolutely work with Jim again and have already recommended him to our friends.
House buyer closed Apr '09
1532 Carol Ave, Burlingame, CA
1532 Carol Ave, Burlingame, CA
$1.16M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1731 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim provided timely and professional support in all aspects of putting together an offer.
Condo buyer Offer Not Accepted Apr '09
1715 Hampton Ln, Daly City, CA
1715 Hampton Ln, Daly City, CA
$325K • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1177 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
I had the a most pleasant experience with Jim Holt and the Redfin staff. I would recommend Redfin to anyone in the Bay Area. We familiarized ourselves with the neighborhood through a sequence of open houses, then saw some houses with our touring agent Jane @ Redfin, submitted 2 bids with Jim, the second of which we closed on while getting our mortgage application in order. Jim + staff offered the full attention of a "full service" agency with email + physical coordination with super prompt attention.
House buyer closed Apr '09
Millbrae, CA
Millbrae, CA
$1.01M • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2420 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Jim did a great job walking me through the offer process. As a first-time home buyer this was extremely helpful.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Apr '09
Redwood City, CA
Redwood City, CA
$950K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1030 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim was very organized, prompt, and easy to work with. I would recommend Jim to my friends.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Apr '09
1912 Oak Knoll Dr, Belmont, CA
1912 Oak Knoll Dr, Belmont, CA
$825K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1520 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Townhome buyer Offer Not Accepted Apr '09
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$459K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1400 Sq. Ft. • New construction • First-time buyer
He was very helpful and knowledgeable. Great experience...(even though our offer was not accepted) :)
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Apr '09
105 Duval Dr, South San Francisco, CA
105 Duval Dr, South San Francisco, CA
$425K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1220 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Apr '09
Mountain View, CA
Mountain View, CA
$870K • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1720 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Looking back, I can't believe I never met Jim. I literally called or emailed him at least 5 times a day for over a month. And as everyone says, he thoroughly replied and gave me complete answers to each of my questions, and reassured me and re-explained things when I had any doubts or felt anxious. Trust me- I had lists of questions in each email, and I'm connected to a computer terminal 24 hours a day, and Jim always replied to emails quickly, even on weekends and evenings. This was my first experience buying anything that required a (HUGE!) loan [special thanks to my mortgage loan officer, Theresa Allen, over at TheresaAllenLoans.com who even showed up at my final signing! :)], and I started out completely distrusting the system and felt like real estate agents were like car sales... Show More
House buyer closed Mar '09
Redwood City, CA
Redwood City, CA
$528K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1830 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Prompt and very helpful service throughout the buying process.
House buyer closed Mar '09
San Carlos, CA
San Carlos, CA
$775K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1260 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim kept my interests of primary importance in the purchase of my home. He was always responsive and promptly kept me informed about any activity during the transaction. He always returned my phone calls or emails immediately. The timeframes in the purchase for releasing contingencies turned out to be too short and, this being by first home, I relied on Jim to advise me about the adequate timeframes. That being said, there were unforseen circumstances (the house didn't appraise) that made the timeframes difficult to meet. Overall, I would highly recommend Jim's services.
House buyer closed Mar '09
Pleasant Hill, CA
Pleasant Hill, CA
$415K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1247 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
No pressure, good response time. I can't understand why traditional agents still exist!
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Mar '09
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$738K • 5 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 2753 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Jim was clear and patiently walked through the home-offer process with me. He made the process less daunting by outlining the important points. I would definitely recommend Jim.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Mar '09
South San Francisco, CA
South San Francisco, CA
$529K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1640 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
I would definitely recommend him. He's be great! He knows what he's doing and if he's not too sure he gets back at me as soon as he finds out. He's very professional.
Townhome buyer Offer Not Accepted Mar '09
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$420K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1581 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer closed Feb '09
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$840K • 5 Bed, 3 Bath, 2797 Sq. Ft.
I enjoyed working with Jim. He was always courteous and professional, and I found his guidance on the real estate market to be valuable. I would highly recommend him to other customers.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Feb '09
Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA
$2.19M • 3 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 2400 Sq. Ft.
Very knowledgable, responsive, and gives solid, unbiased and trustworthy advice.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Feb '09
Belmont, CA
Belmont, CA
$750K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1350 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Feb '09
San Mateo, CA
San Mateo, CA
$1.4M • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2590 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Feb '09
Sunnyvale, CA
Sunnyvale, CA
$524K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1108 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Feb '09
1461 S Mayfair Ave, Daly City, CA
1461 S Mayfair Ave, Daly City, CA
$500K • 5 Bed, 2 Bath, 1630 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Feb '09
Belmont, CA
Belmont, CA
$750K • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1403 Sq. Ft.
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Feb '09
Sunnyvale, CA
Sunnyvale, CA
$650K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2479 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Feb '09
Menlo Park, CA
Menlo Park, CA
$999K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1922 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim Holt was doing a very good job.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Feb '09
278 Alta Loma Ave, Daly City, CA
278 Alta Loma Ave, Daly City, CA
$555K • 5 Bed, 3 Bath, 1850 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
I love the concept and both the website and the brokerage seem to be very good. The only criticism I would make is that the two sometimes don't seem to work well together - the website sometimes makes promises on response time etc that the brokerage can't deliver on.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Feb '09
Mountain View, CA
Mountain View, CA
$828K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 890 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Jan '09
40432 Laiolo Rd, Fremont, CA
40432 Laiolo Rd, Fremont, CA
$342K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1207 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim was very helpful with all aspects of offer process and provided us with excellent guidance during the negotiation phase.
Condo buyer Offer Not Accepted Jan '09
68 Harriet St #12, San Francisco, CA
68 Harriet St #12, San Francisco, CA
$527K • 1 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1158 Sq. Ft. • New construction • First-time buyer
Jim was very knowledgeable. He set our expectations accordingly and was helpful through the process.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Jan '09
1561 Newlands Ave, Burlingame, CA
1561 Newlands Ave, Burlingame, CA
$928K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1140 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
Townhome buyer Offer Not Accepted Jan '09
218 Grayson Ter, San Jose, CA
218 Grayson Ter, San Jose, CA
$435K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1581 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
2008 (99 Homes)
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Dec '08
42555 Lemonwood St, Fremont, CA
42555 Lemonwood St, Fremont, CA
$348K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1198 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Sep '08
885 S San Tomas Aquino Rd, Campbell, CA
885 S San Tomas Aquino Rd, Campbell, CA
$835K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2013 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Dec '08
Mountain View, CA
Mountain View, CA
$899K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1336 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
I'm a big believer in shifting to a new and more cost effective model for real estate sales and Redfin is a step in the right direction.
Condo buyer closed Dec '08
750 Van Ness Avenue #601, San Francisco, CA
750 Van Ness Avenue #601, San Francisco, CA
$454K • New construction • First-time buyer
We ended up working with three different agents, each one was great, knowledgeable, excellent communication skills, very professional.
Jim was very professional and attentive to my homebuying needs, which were quite extensive given this was my first purchase. He was very thorough in all of his efforts and was helpful in keeping me in the loop as the process moved from one stage to the next. I also appreciated Jim's responsiveness as it never took very long to get a hold of him or to receive a response if I had requested something. I have dealt with other real estate agents and never came away very impressed as I felt like I was just another potential commission (not client) but I can confidently say that Jim and Redfin made me feel appreciated and valued as a client and this is just what I was looking for in a firm and realtor to represent me. Thanks for all the hard work and for helping to make a very big life... Show More
Condo buyer closed Nov '08
1366 Turk St #3b, San Francisco, CA
1366 Turk St #3b, San Francisco, CA
$670K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Oct '08
2229 Brown Ave, Santa Clara, CA
2229 Brown Ave, Santa Clara, CA
$478K • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1158 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
Condo buyer closed Nov '08
1 E Julian St #209, San Jose, CA
1 E Julian St #209, San Jose, CA
$319K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 727 Sq. Ft. • New construction • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Oct '08
843 Lakewood Dr, Sunnyvale, CA
843 Lakewood Dr, Sunnyvale, CA
$457K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1108 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
The website is the best tool for searching and the closing was relatively smooth
Condo buyer closed Oct '08
662 Arguello, San Francisco, CA
662 Arguello, San Francisco, CA
$755K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1039 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Oct '08
1909 Shoreview Ave, San Mateo, CA
1909 Shoreview Ave, San Mateo, CA
$720K • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2000 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Was a great experience and love the easy of use of the online product.
Condo buyer closed Oct '08
1294 Fillmore St. #1003, San Francisco, CA
1294 Fillmore St. #1003, San Francisco, CA
$798K • New construction • First-time buyer
Very satisfied. Great job.
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Nov '08
1278 Prominent Dr, Brentwood, CA
1278 Prominent Dr, Brentwood, CA
$270K • 4 Bed, 4 Bath, 3479 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim Holt was absolutely great! He and Regina worked together to make sure that everything went smoothly. We had bid on several houses in this area before getting into contract on this one. Of those houses, we bid several with Jim and several with another agent from another agency. It never seemed like the other agent from the different agency represented us; instead, she seemed more interested in remaining one of the good ol' boys. Jim represented us only, getting us the property we really wanted at a very good price! Thanks, Jim!
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Sep '08
620 Detroit St, San Francisco County, CA
620 Detroit St, San Francisco County, CA
$749K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1000 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim has been terrific. We really appreciate working with him.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Nov '08
133 Costa Rica Ave, Burlingame, CA
133 Costa Rica Ave, Burlingame, CA
$1.2M • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1810 Sq. Ft.
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Oct '08
Pacifica, CA
Pacifica, CA
$490K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1180 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
We have initiated several offers with Redfin, and worked with several staff in the field and office. Communication and follow-up have sometimes been a challenge with other Redfin staff, but not Jim. Jim is supremely dependable, and by far the best communicator we've worked with at Redfin. Jim is excellent. The main challenge with the Redfin model seems like if the agent handling the offer has not seen the house, their ability to advise on how much to offer is limited.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Oct '08
526 Arlington St, San Francisco, CA
526 Arlington St, San Francisco, CA
$650K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1280 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
It's a tough market out there for a first time home buyer, but the tough part is financing.
Condo buyer Offer Not Accepted Nov '08
1418 18th Ave, San Francisco, CA
1418 18th Ave, San Francisco, CA
$695K • 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1336 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Sep '08
1333 Primrose Way, Cupertino, CA
1333 Primrose Way, Cupertino, CA
$1.12M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1287 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Thanks!
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Oct '08
Menlo Park, CA
Menlo Park, CA
$1.2M • 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1540 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Oct '08
1007 Iris St, Redwood City, CA
1007 Iris St, Redwood City, CA
$530K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1060 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Oct '08
Belmont, CA
Belmont, CA
$679K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 930 Sq. Ft.
Not on this property.
Condo buyer Offer Not Accepted Oct '08
556 Ashbury, San Francisco, CA
556 Ashbury, San Francisco, CA
$849K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1413 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Your website is excellent.
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Sep '08
Mountain View, CA
Mountain View, CA
$949K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1336 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
I love redfin! Get to more cities!
Condo buyer Offer Not Accepted Sep '08
250 King St #366, San Francisco County, CA
250 King St #366, San Francisco County, CA
$835K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1184 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
As I continue to search with Redfin , I'll insist on using Jim. He's a great asset to your company. Keep him on board !
Condo buyer Offer Not Accepted Sep '08
1122 Shoreline Dr, San Mateo, CA
1122 Shoreline Dr, San Mateo, CA
$578K • 1 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1150 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Sep '08
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$320K • 5 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1408 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
Unfortunately, we were outbid for this house. I would recommend that you somehow create a slightly different form that shows sellers right away what the total proceeds are if you are using some of the Redfin refund as part of the price. I'm a bit concerned that sellers see the offer less the refund and don't completely understand that they are getting that refund as part of the offer price. Also, when I tour a home at an open house, I have learned no to mention Redfin because you get very bad treatment from the listing agent who tells you that Redfin is an unknown and not capable of negotiating.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Sep '08
22216 Cupertino Rd, Cupertino, CA
22216 Cupertino Rd, Cupertino, CA
$1.32M • 3 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 3855 Sq. Ft.
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Sep '08
1344 W Hedding St, San Jose, CA
1344 W Hedding St, San Jose, CA
$525K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1240 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Aug '08
1542 Bonnie Joy Ave, San Jose, CA
1542 Bonnie Joy Ave, San Jose, CA
$1.05M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1300 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
When I was first evaluating Redfin, I found out from the forums that Jim Holt was the agent primarily working in the areas I was looking at. I emailed Jim to find out whether he would be at the next meet the agent and met him there. He answered all my questions about how Redfin works and the home buying process. Since then, we have worked with Jim on several offers and have had wonderful experiences each time. Jim is very professional, has in-depth knowledge of the process and the specific areas we've been looking at, and he has provided great guidance throughout the process. We look forward working with Jim as we continue our search.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Aug '08
23 Tulip Ln, Palo Alto, CA
23 Tulip Ln, Palo Alto, CA
$1.27M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1342 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
Townhome buyer closed Jul '08
2481 S Park Ln, Santa Clara, CA
2481 S Park Ln, Santa Clara, CA
$537K • 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1435 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Basically, it was mediocre service with a lot of whining at a much lower price than normal. I would recommend it to people who know what they are doing and are willing to manage all the details themselves. The basic idea is great but the execution left a lot to be desired. The technology seems fine, the basic structure of the roles seems fine. You probably need a basic shift in mindset: the bottom line is that you are a service company, not a technology company. Everyone that touches the customer needs to understand that. When I have a Senior Vice President chew me out for expecting a call back from an agent, it makes it clear that you don't understand that.
House buyer closed Jul '08
1975 Cordilleras, Redwood City, CA
1975 Cordilleras, Redwood City, CA
$620K • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2664 Sq. Ft. • New construction
1. Since traditional real-estate agents are now beginning to offer 50% discounts to buyers, redfin's policy of touring only 2 houses for free might not work in the future. Buyers will consider the difference between 50% and 66% and see what else they're getting with traditional RE agents. 2. Also, redfin works great in a buyer's market where houses stay on the market for several open houses before selling. Redfin should have an alternate plan for a seller's market where RE agents try to sell houses before they get on the market. 3. I also found that my agent could pull out lot more info than I could. For instance, the agent was able to tell me that a particular property was re-listed with a different MLS number. Such information must be exposed to the end user.
Townhome buyer closed Jul '08
913 Cole Pl, Santa Clara, CA
913 Cole Pl, Santa Clara, CA
$740K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1700 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Just get the word out. Consider advertising. Take a few ads out in some local print publications that are heavily used by local realitors such as the Palo Alto Weekly (http://www.paloaltoonline.com). The print edition is delivered twice a week for free and it is full of half-page listing ads. It is not your typical cheezy rag.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Aug '08
360 Oxford Ave, Palo Alto, CA
360 Oxford Ave, Palo Alto, CA
$1.25M • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 776 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
Townhome buyer closed May '08
1139 Pomeroy Av, Santa Clara, CA
1139 Pomeroy Av, Santa Clara, CA
$442K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1564 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
Townhome buyer closed Jul '08
316 S Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA
316 S Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA
$697K • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1580 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer closed Jun '08
Redwood City, CA
Redwood City, CA
$2.15M • 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 4241 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Jul '08
San Carlos, CA
San Carlos, CA
$1.48M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2160 Sq. Ft.
Customer did not leave review comments.
Condo buyer closed Jul '08
1 Laurel St #00401, San Carlos, CA
1 Laurel St #00401, San Carlos, CA
$500K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1030 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
I wish I had used the Redfin agent to look at the property with us (we relied on open home only) - he/she would have noted some things that we didn't capture during open homes (old appliances, etc)
Provide a more detailed email of dates that forms are due to be returned. Provide moving and city resources for new property.
Customer did not leave review comments.
Customer did not leave review comments.
overall i think its a very great service and everything was very straightforward. even though we did not get the house we wanted, we will continue to use redfin in the future.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Jun '08
500 Alexis Cir, Daly City, CA
500 Alexis Cir, Daly City, CA
$675K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2100 Sq. Ft.
Question #10 above assumes you are "listing" a house -- we are buying a house.
Townhome buyer Offer Not Accepted Jun '08
Mountain View, CA
Mountain View, CA
$718K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1369 Sq. Ft.
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Jun '08
Sunnyvale, CA
Sunnyvale, CA
$780K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1240 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Jun '08
18076 Harvest Ln, Saratoga, CA
18076 Harvest Ln, Saratoga, CA
$1.23M • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1895 Sq. Ft.
My wife and I continue to be impressed with the responsiveness, professionalism and accurate bid predictions / price / comp capability of our Redfin agent, Jim Holt. We couldn't be happier working with him.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Aug '08
1250 Pome Av, Sunnyvale, CA
1250 Pome Av, Sunnyvale, CA
$1.27M • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2606 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
I recommend because of the refund. Timeliness in response to setting up viewings was not as quick as indicated on web site. I would have liked more feedback in comps for structuring the offer. Jim, Regina, and Chris were all extremely friendly. The website often did not show properties that were listed on MLS. This information was forwarded back to Redfin when I noticed issues. I would recommend Redfin to people who are patient with the system and finding their own place, making their own offer. Lastly, I would like more assistance walking through the paperwork. I felt rushed to sign and meet deadlines when I was signing loan documents for escrow because they were late from lender/escrow. The bank/escrow did not seem familiar with Redfin's policy of crediting applied toward closing costs.
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted May '08
San Mateo, CA
San Mateo, CA
$1.37M • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2510 Sq. Ft.
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer closed May '08
Redwood City, CA
Redwood City, CA
$971K • 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1950 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted May '08
Daly City, CA
Daly City, CA
$990K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 3030 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Regarding question #9, you didn't list the two most important factors for me: 1) I didn't know if I could trust you to negotiate the best deal for me. (Some real estate agents say they are really good at that.). 2) I want to buy in Palo Alto. And the brokers there say they all know each other (implying they help each other). I thought Redfin's lack of being "good old buddies" with those brokers would hurt my chances of getting inside information or a price break.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted May '08
Menlo Park, CA
Menlo Park, CA
$1.27M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1715 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Jim is a knowledgable agent. I've always had great experiences with agents in the past, and Jim's knowledge of the market was on par with a traditional agent. He was very helpful to us.
Great site! Great job!
We really enjoyed working with Jim Holt. He was very professional, guided us through the process, and answered all our questions promptly. We look forward to continuing to work with Jim as we continue our search.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Jul '08
7688 Rainbow Dr, Cupertino, CA
7688 Rainbow Dr, Cupertino, CA
$999K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1415 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Several traditional realtors said "in a competitive situation, we will ignore Redfin bids" -- that seems illegal, but they said it. Obviously that is not great for us if we're trying to buy. Somehow you have to get around that perception.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Aug '08
Mountain View, CA
Mountain View, CA
$874K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1292 Sq. Ft.
Customer did not leave review comments.
We had a positive experience with Redfin. We knew going in that it made sense for us, as we already had a good idea of what we were looking for and had been monitoring the market in the areas of our choice for several months already. We think that Redfin presents a viable and much needed alternative to traditional realtors. We really like the information Redfin provides on the website, and between Jim, Chris and Regina, we did not feel any less taken care of than we'd have been with a traditional agent. In fact in many ways it was a better experience. We always found all three of them to be very helpful and accomodating to our requests. The check at the end was very welcome too. Overall a very good experience for us. Keep up the good work!
Customer did not leave review comments.
Condo buyer Offer Not Accepted Jul '08
2255 Showers Dr #325, Mountain View, CA
2255 Showers Dr #325, Mountain View, CA
$595K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1233 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Jul '08
Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara, CA
$769K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1462 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
Condo buyer closed Mar '08
5501 Demarcus Blvd #115, Dublin, CA
5501 Demarcus Blvd #115, Dublin, CA
$295K • New construction • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
Condo buyer closed Feb '08
500 W Middlefield Rd #00153, Mountain View, CA
500 W Middlefield Rd #00153, Mountain View, CA
$430K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1136 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Allow for more home tours; have a monthly 'come meet' Redfin agents event to alleviate any concerns folks have
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Jun '08
3775 El Centro St, Palo Alto, CA
3775 El Centro St, Palo Alto, CA
$1.4M • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1723 Sq. Ft.
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Jun '08
S Gordon Wy, Los Altos, CA
S Gordon Wy, Los Altos, CA
$1.79M • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2557 Sq. Ft.
you could increase agent community relations to improve redfin image.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Jun '08
1915 Eucalyptus Av, San Carlos, CA
1915 Eucalyptus Av, San Carlos, CA
$959K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1770 Sq. Ft.
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Jun '08
3786 Jefferson Av, Redwood City, CA
3786 Jefferson Av, Redwood City, CA
$899K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1750 Sq. Ft.
It was a pleasure using Redfin. Jim Holt was great, as was Regina Puzon. Both made the process almost painless. They were professional, prompt, and friendly. While we hope we won't be buying another home anytime soon, we woul dnot hesitate to use Redfin again.
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Feb '08
1336 Paloma Av, Burlingame, CA
1336 Paloma Av, Burlingame, CA
$1.71M • 4 Bed, 4 Bath, 2875 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Being able to follow through on properties of interest - such properties added to Favortites - what price did it sell for (ideally, I bid for it, being able to see how many offers and the ranges of these offers)
House buyer Offer Not Accepted May '08
Saratoga, CA
Saratoga, CA
$1.5M • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2072 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted May '08
292 Sylvia Av, Milpitas, CA
292 Sylvia Av, Milpitas, CA
$519K • 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1040 Sq. Ft.
Legal action against traditional agents that are blocking Redfin deals.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted May '08
812 Cordilleras Av, San Carlos, CA
812 Cordilleras Av, San Carlos, CA
$849K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1020 Sq. Ft.
I thought the service was great. Keep it up!
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Feb '08
713 Alice Av, Mountain View, CA
713 Alice Av, Mountain View, CA
$1.1M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1654 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted May '08
2523 Lincoln Av, Belmont, CA
2523 Lincoln Av, Belmont, CA
$1.48M • 5 Bed, 4 Bath, 2650 Sq. Ft.
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted May '08
1079 Thornton Wy, San Jose, CA
1079 Thornton Wy, San Jose, CA
$799K • 6 Bed, 4 Bath, 3400 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Some advertising might be helpful. Instead of offering 1 free house showing, maybe 3 would be better.
House buyer closed Jan '08
5610 Comanche Ct, San Jose, CA
5610 Comanche Ct, San Jose, CA
$608K • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2219 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
It makes sense to combine phone conversations with followups on email/status changes on the website. The phone part is most valuable, but it helps to keep a record on the website.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Apr '08
10615 Santa Lucia Rd, Cupertino, CA
10615 Santa Lucia Rd, Cupertino, CA
$1.35M • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 1950 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
If possible, get the agents to meet the customer. The inside knowledge of who they are will be helpful in a sale.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Apr '08
204 Baytree Rd, San Carlos, CA
204 Baytree Rd, San Carlos, CA
$1.15M • 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1400 Sq. Ft.
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Feb '08
51 Hawthorne Av, South Santa Cruz County, CA
51 Hawthorne Av, South Santa Cruz County, CA
$999K • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1507 Sq. Ft.
Site does not seem to have all the most current listings (Trulia.com shows more active properties). Search options are too limited (would like to search for homes with a 2-car garage, or just land, etc)
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Apr '08
1643 Hyacinth Ln, San Jose, CA
1643 Hyacinth Ln, San Jose, CA
$650K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1286 Sq. Ft.
Working with Jim Holt was great--he was knowledgeable, quick, responsive, and professional. Any reservations I had about working with a company that may lack certain connections to other realtors (and may, in fact, be seen as a threat to them) disappeared once we started working with Jim. While we didn't get the house we made an offer on (someone else outbid us), I felt confident in Jim's abilities to represent us. In fact, we are in the process of working with Jim on a offer for a different house. At first, Redfin struck me as a great idea IN THEORY--and I thought it was worth a shot. Working with Jim proved that it works IN PRACTICE as well. I have nothing but positive reactions to Redfin, and Jim Holt in particular.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Mar '08
236 Gregory Ln, Redwood City, CA
236 Gregory Ln, Redwood City, CA
3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1840 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
I had the opportunity to interact with Glenn Kelman, and truly appreciate the openness to feedback. (BTW, when does the man sleep? I get answers to emails sent to support from him within 2 minutes) I wish you would support Safari on the Mac's. Such are the perils of using mapping software from Msoft. I wish you allowed me a way to search descriptions. I am interested particularly in houses built by Joseph Eichler. Right now I cannot figure out which ones are of interest to me. The UI does not contain info on when houses have either raised or dropped prices, so I have to visit other websites to get this info. It would be nice to have addition $/sqft information based on the plot area in addition to built up area. I compute this separately right now. I wish there were a way of figuring... Show More
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Mar '08
837 Duncardine Wy, Sunnyvale, CA
837 Duncardine Wy, Sunnyvale, CA
$1.1M • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1895 Sq. Ft.
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Jan '08
300 Stanford Av, Menlo Park, CA
300 Stanford Av, Menlo Park, CA
$2.29M • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 3170 Sq. Ft.
This is the third (unsuccessful) bid we've placed working with Redfin Direct. I continue to be impressed with the service, diligence and professionalism of the Redfin agents. Also, every time I meet with my mortgage broker, she's constantly berating us for not bidding more aggressively, we should have bought last year, what are we waiting for, we can afford more, we should work with her as a realtor, etc. It's really high-pressure and terrible working with her, but she's a friend of a family member and we feel trapped. What a refreshing contrast it is to work with Redfin. Jim has been really understanding of how much risk we want to take on, how aggressive vs. patient we can afford to be (month-to-month rental situation, no kids) in waiting for the right home at the right price.... Show More
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Feb '08
2350 Hilo Ct, Mountain View, CA
2350 Hilo Ct, Mountain View, CA
$1.3M • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2076 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
make your site compatible with the Opera web browser! Also, adding more search criteria ("culdesac" "two story house" etc.) to fine tune searches.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Feb '08
4887 Wellington Park Dr, San Jose, CA
4887 Wellington Park Dr, San Jose, CA
$845K • 6 Bed, 4 Bath, 2811 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Feb '08
San Carlos, CA
San Carlos, CA
$1.6M • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2587 Sq. Ft.
Best control of favorites list. Would like to have multiple lsits. E.g. a list for different locations I'm interested in. The ability to change the order of the list, etc.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Jan '08
15205 Charlotte Av, San Jose, CA
15205 Charlotte Av, San Jose, CA
$1.05M • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2020 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Jan '08
814 Fife Wy, Sunnyvale, CA
814 Fife Wy, Sunnyvale, CA
$1.03M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1525 Sq. Ft.
I had a great experience with Redfin. Jim was a very knowledgeable and responsive agent. I'm a first-time home-buyer so I had a lot of questions. Jim answered all my questions promptly and he was very professional. He guided me through the process and helped me to feel comfortable with it. I definitely look forward to continuing to work with Jim as I continue my home search.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Jan '08
7412 Stanford Pl, Cupertino, CA
7412 Stanford Pl, Cupertino, CA
$1.2M • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 1871 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Please give us more free house showing opportunities. Three would be ideal.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Jan '08
5909 Holgate Av, San Jose, CA
5909 Holgate Av, San Jose, CA
$689K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1732 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Jan '08
Fremont, CA
Fremont, CA
$830K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1896 Sq. Ft.
2007 (14 Homes)
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Dec '07
4 St James Ct, Daly City, CA
4 St James Ct, Daly City, CA
$670K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1450 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Limit the number of transactions an agent is handling at the same time. often the agents are not available immediately
House buyer closed Dec '07
10275 Moretti Dr, Cupertino, CA
10275 Moretti Dr, Cupertino, CA
$807K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1651 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
Townhome buyer closed Dec '07
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
$844K • 3 Bed, 1 Bath
I think a person needs to have a pretty good idea what he/she wants before coming to Redfin. Maybe a more personal experience can be provided for those who need it.
Condo buyer closed Nov '07
350 E Mission St Unit 214, San Jose, CA
350 E Mission St Unit 214, San Jose, CA
$480K • 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 850 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer closed Dec '07
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$625K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1435 Sq. Ft.
It'd me nice to get the refund a lot faster. Once a home is bought, especially for a new home buyer, there are a lot of expenses that the redfin refund will help with.
Townhome buyer closed Dec '07
448 Don Del Monico Ct, San Jose, CA
448 Don Del Monico Ct, San Jose, CA
$400K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1439 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
(1) Would help if you have a online checklist that marked process status etc. Would also allow users to determine where they are within the whole cycle and what's coming up next. (2) Document sharing/management could be better. E.g. an online doc mgmt feature where you could organize and store all important documents. While Redfin does try and reduce paperwork, it's still a lot! Not necessarily Redfin's limitation, but its a value gap that only an online service could improve!
Townhome buyer closed Nov '07
4463 Laird Ci, Santa Clara, CA
4463 Laird Ci, Santa Clara, CA
$816K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1700 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Oct '07
611 Teresi Ln, Los Altos, CA
611 Teresi Ln, Los Altos, CA
$1.7M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2240 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
We're very happy with the service Redfin provided. Jim, Angela, and Chris made the whole first-time homebuying process all too easy. I will recommend Redfin to everyone my friends and family who are in the market for buying or selling their homes.
House buyer closed Nov '07
1018 Woodpark Ct, San Jose, CA
1018 Woodpark Ct, San Jose, CA
$685K • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 1836 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Dec '07
4101 Tobin Ci, Santa Clara, CA
4101 Tobin Ci, Santa Clara, CA
$870K • 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 1590 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Dec '07
Cupertino, CA
Cupertino, CA
$775K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1080 Sq. Ft.
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Sep '07
727 Maple Ave, South San Francisco, CA
727 Maple Ave, South San Francisco, CA
$611K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1000 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
Condo buyer Offer Not Accepted Sep '07
3321 26th St # 4 San Francisco Ca 94110, San Francisco, CA
3321 26th St # 4 San Francisco Ca 94110, San Francisco, CA
$499K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1034 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer