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Tom Hendershot
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All2023 (1 Home)
Tom is the best real estate professional that I have ever met! Very knowledgeable, courteous, hardworking, and patient.
2022 (5 Homes)
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Tom and his team were exceptional ,without there help I would have not made this sale.
Very knowledgeable about MAKING/Construction of the house. He has an eye of of an eagle!
I will and have recommended Tom Hendershot to everyone. The best agent and a wonderful, kind, experienced, professional, and hard working man who always has the clients best interest in mind. Stellar!
House buyer closed May '22
1344 Bodega Pl, Walnut Creek, CA
1344 Bodega Pl, Walnut Creek, CA
$1.57M • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1311 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
This is the third time I have worked with Tom. On each occasion, I have felt fully supported in a crazy market. He is super communicative and is great at hand holding through what can be a stressful time.
House buyer closed Feb '22
2640 Gaynor Ave, Richmond, CA
2640 Gaynor Ave, Richmond, CA
$610K • 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1086 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
2021 (9 Homes)
Customer did not leave review comments.
House seller closed Oct '21
6629 Chelton Dr, Oakland, CA
6629 Chelton Dr, Oakland, CA
$1.43M • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2422 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
$2M • 5 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 3039 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Tom is extremely diligent, hard working, and kind. He was quick to answer all questions at any hour of the day and ensured a smooth process throughout.
Townhome buyer closed Oct '21
34 Loop 22, Emeryville, CA
34 Loop 22, Emeryville, CA
$845K • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1082 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom is fantastic. He is a highly seasoned, well organized, extremely reliable agent. We truly loved working with him, and he provided excellent advice and support throughout the entire sale process.
Multi-family home seller closed Sep '21
506 Crofton Ave, Oakland, CA
506 Crofton Ave, Oakland, CA
$1.57M • 5 Bed, 3 Bath, 2806 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
1804 Lincoln Ave, Alameda, CA
1804 Lincoln Ave, Alameda, CA
$889K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1094 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Tom was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was with us at every step, even when things got a little more complicated than expected. He is amazing!!
House buyer closed Apr '21
17324 Ehle St, Castro Valley, CA
17324 Ehle St, Castro Valley, CA
$853K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1437 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Tom is amazing. Constantly goes above and beyond.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
2220 Spaulding, Berkeley, CA
2220 Spaulding, Berkeley, CA
$850K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1134 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Tom is a gem of an agent. He not only understands his client's needs but also preempts with insightful information on what to expect throughout the process. Tom is patient and understands that home purchases are as much of an emotional decision as a financial or practical one. He offers resources (lenders, etc), when needed and is very adept at discovering what the competition looks like and putting together an offer with the best chance of winning. We have purchased 2 homes with Tom in the last 5 years. We will continue to work with Tom future. Thank you Tom!
House buyer closed Mar '21
6065 Mazuela Dr, Oakland, CA
6065 Mazuela Dr, Oakland, CA
$2.57M • 5 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 4117 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
2020 (11 Homes)
We LOVE Tom and will continue to recommend him (and Redfin) to our family and friends. After countless tours and about a dozen homes, we were down to the final two. Tom was instrumental in our decision to move forward with our dream home. We are so thankful and truly grateful to be in this space!
We absolutely loved working with Tom and couldn't recommend him highly enough! He's super responsive and really helped us to maximize the value of our home. On top of that, he's just a really great guy and we thoroughly enjoyed working with him. Massive thanks to Tom & his support team!
House seller closed Sep '20
1030 Santa Fe Ave, Albany, CA
1030 Santa Fe Ave, Albany, CA
$1.11M • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 879 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
We absolutely love Tom! His years of experience are invaluable. He has guided us through the sale of my condo and continues to guide us through the purchase of our new home.
Condo seller closed Aug '20
4 Commodore Dr Unit D522, Emeryville, CA
4 Commodore Dr Unit D522, Emeryville, CA
$450K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 489 Sq. Ft.
Tom is highly knowledgeable, reliable, and a straight-shooter! Besides he is an all around good guy and great to work with!
Customer did not leave review comments.
House seller closed Jun '20
867 Milton St, Oakland, CA
867 Milton St, Oakland, CA
$857K • 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2000 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House seller closed Jun '20
358 Magnolia Ave, Piedmont, CA
358 Magnolia Ave, Piedmont, CA
$1.5M • 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1518 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Tom was patient (I'm a first time seller) and thorough and very responsive throughout the process. There was a learning curve for all of us as we entered the COVID era early on in my listing process, but I felt in good hands despite the many changes the whole industry was put through.
House seller closed Jun '20
7426 Holly St, Oakland, CA
7426 Holly St, Oakland, CA
$530K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1111 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Condo seller closed Jun '20
680 Fargo Ave #16, San Leandro, CA
680 Fargo Ave #16, San Leandro, CA
$435K • 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 850 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Tom stands head and shoulders above all realtors I've ever worked with. Professional, knowledgeable, intuitive, took time and communicated well with us when we needed him but never wasted a minute. Highly effective. Managed to sell our home during the pandemic we'll above asking and well above appraisal while following every shelter in place rule. All this and one of the nicest guys around. He is our realtor for life. Highly recommend!
Townhome seller closed Apr '20
90 Starview Dr, Oakland, CA
90 Starview Dr, Oakland, CA
$1.57M • 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 2800 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
This was the second time we have had the pleasure of having Tom represent us as our agent. On both occasions, he far exceeded our expectations in his advocacy for us as well as being open to walking us through the process. He was attentive to our goals for selling our home and helped us get there. Thank you.
Condo seller closed Mar '20
Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
$560K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 803 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
2019 (9 Homes)
Tom was fantastic to work with!
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Oct '19
3701 Elston Ave, Oakland, CA
3701 Elston Ave, Oakland, CA
$1.17M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1453 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Tom has a ton of experience representing both the buyer and the seller. He knows the neighborhoods and what buyers are looking for. Tom and his project manager Kia went through our house and suggested updates we should do to maximize our house value. Kia helped coordinate the work and helped us to do a number of upgrades that made the place look great. We ended up in a multiple offer situation and came in way above what we had expected. Tom took time on his vacation to look at offers and negotiate for our highest price. Very impressed. Thanks Tom and Kia!
There aren't enough good things we can say about Tom that'll capture what a truly wonderful human being he is. But we'll try: Tom is that rare combination of calm, honest, hard-working, all-the-i's-dotted-and-t's-crossed, agent who has the utmost integrity and treats his clients like he'd want to be treated himself. We began working with Tom way back in 2014 when we were trying to catch the insane bay area prices, but had to back away because we didn't have the capital. It was the way he treated us (despite us working on a low budget): the same attention to detail, friendliness, and honesty that might be afforded to high end clients, that brought us back to him all these years later! Despite now being a manager with a large team under him (no surprise!) we got the same level of... Show More
Multi-family home buyer closed Sep '19
Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
$1M • 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 1831 Sq. Ft.
Customer did not leave review comments.
Sarah was extremely communicative until we signed the seller exclusivity agreement, and then communication fell off. I felt really frustrated because texts wouldn’t be returned and she was not proactive about guiding us as first time home sellers. It made me question Redfin as a whole — like maybe because of the lower listing fee, we WERENT getting full services. As well, once we did switch over and have her manager Tom step in, we never really got an explanation or apology from Sarah about the disappointing lack of communication or follow through, which made future communications feel awkward and uncomfortable.
We asked for a transfer of agents and her manager Tom stepped in and guided the rest of our house selling project. We were much happier with him.
Multi-family home seller closed Jun '19
Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
$820K • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1680 Sq. Ft.
I told tom to sell my house just as his own, he absolutely did. From signing sell contract to closing we through some uncome path, However Tome navigagated so well .He did a lot of behide the sece work, he is very easy to communicet and experience and smark. I did click the rating but it did not wor. I only write down here I would absolutely recommend to others
Customer did not leave review comments.
Tom was amazing and incredibly attentive. I had a delicate situation that required privacy with the purchase of my home as I was selling another. Tom handled everything with special care. He provided incredible support to me in what I needed as I looked for my new home. He is an absolute gem.
House buyer closed Apr '19
923 Joaquin Ave, San Leandro, CA
923 Joaquin Ave, San Leandro, CA
$755K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1615 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
2018 (14 Homes)
Tom helped me sell my house in Oakland. He is the manager there and is definitely VERY knowledgeable about each little pocket and neighborhood in Oakland. It was not an easy sell since the property was not an impecable one either. But we brought it to close! Tom was always very proactive following up with all agents and making sure the deal is moving along. Several critical moments Tom was there to interject and to bring the deal to close. We had great communication and kept in close contact during the whole 2 month process. Tom was always very accessible and friendly even in strenuous moments.
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Townhome seller closed Oct '18
Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
$895K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1418 Sq. Ft.
I worked with Tom on two transactions and he is the absolute best.
Condo buyer closed Aug '18
Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
$950K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1139 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
The best agent!
House buyer closed Jul '18
1198 Waverly Cir, Hercules, CA
1198 Waverly Cir, Hercules, CA
$790K • 5 Bed, 3 Bath, 2703 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Tom was great! This was our first time selling with Redfin, but our second time buying with them. Our experiences have all been positive ones!
House seller closed Jun '18
Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
$790K • 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 1546 Sq. Ft.
Tom has worked with us on offers for several houses. We always found his insight and analysis helpful, and he was very responsive. So happy that with his help we were finally able to buy our dream home - for under asking!
House buyer closed May '18
Piedmont, CA
Piedmont, CA
$3.6M • 7 Bed, 6 Bath, 5463 Sq. Ft.
Tom found us an off market offer and so we never had to list it and got a successful 21 day close without lifting a finger. Couldn't be happier with this experience. In less than 45 days from initially sitting down with him, we closed on a new home and sold our old home for a wonderful price without ever having to stage it. A dream come true!
Tom was fantastic. He helped us navigate a successful offer among competing offers and never pressured us to go higher than we were comfortable while also being realistic about the market. He was always available to stop by for inspections / walk throughs and was great via text and call. We were 1/1 on successful offers 2 years ago with Tom and 1/1 again this time around as we up-sized to a larger house. He knows the market and area really well. Also, very pleasant and nice to work with. Highly recommend!
House buyer closed Apr '18
7251 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA
7251 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA
$1.73M • 5 Bed, 4.5 Bath, 4059 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Tom was a great resource through the three offers I processed with Redfin. He was generally responsive and ultimately made good fairly accurate suggestions of offer price that matched the general market sentiment and eventual selling price of the properties I was interested in. Would definitely work with him again in the future!
House buyer closed Apr '18
Berkeley, CA
Berkeley, CA
$925K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 934 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom is very personable in his manner and was more than competent in the performance of his professional duties as the real estate agent for the sale of our home in Piedmont, CA. I feel I was particularly fortunate to have him working for my benefit during the entire period from the initial decision to sell the home all the way through to the final closing.
We couldn't have asked for a better, more responsive agent. Tom is the BEST!
Tom was very responsive and attentive. I would HIGHLY recommend him!
House seller closed Feb '18
San Leandro, CA
San Leandro, CA
$675K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1265 Sq. Ft.
Tom was always responsive, positive and answered all our questions. He made what's normally a complicated process easy to understand! We have no complaints at all.
Condo buyer closed Jan '18
6465 San Pablo Ave #202, Oakland, CA
6465 San Pablo Ave #202, Oakland, CA
$592K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 971 Sq. Ft. • New construction • First-time buyer
Thanks to Tom, inside Redfin's amazing system, I sold for a third over the asking price! He has a great ability to listen, to apply solid judgement and guidance through the nerve-wracking fix-up and sale process. When he gets busy, he can be slow to respond to emails, but always responds to texts and phone calls. It helped that I took a very active role, and relied heavily on his associate, Amelia Zahra, who helped in making tough decisions. Along the way, I had to resist some tempting pre-MLS offers, but in the end, I'm so grateful for Tom and Amelia, who together helped make my dreams come true.
2017 (32 Homes)
Tom is the best. This was our third transaction with him and we couldn’t be happier!
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
1241 Otis Dr, Alameda, CA
1241 Otis Dr, Alameda, CA
$799K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1450 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Tom & the whole team we’re amazing throughout the entire process of selling out home. They set our expectations and delivered! I would absolutely recommend them if you want expertise & cutting edge insights to sell your home.
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer closed Nov '17
1561 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda, CA
1561 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda, CA
$1.24M • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2539 Sq. Ft. • New construction
Tom was persistent with our selling challenges. We were in regular communication and his suggestions were always backed up with rationale and great information. Our home had many, MANY open houses due to our timing issues and we did not sense resistance or hesitation once; he and his team are utmost professionals. Tom's vendors were also great to work with and top notch. We would not hesitate to recommend Tom to others.
Tom overall was great. Enjoyed working with him and he was very accessible for whenever things were needed. Appreciated his willingness to get the job done.
Tom was extremely professional, friendly, and worked extra hard to help me resolve some unexpected issues that came up with my title during my sale. We got 7 offers, and Tom helped walk me through the benefits of each, ultimately resulting in the successful sale at the price expected, despite a slower timeline that was entirely my fault! Thanks, Tom, great job!
House seller closed Sep '17
Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
$525K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 960 Sq. Ft.
Tom's team was not only extremely knowlegable about the housing market in my area of Oakland, but they were incredibly efficient and responsive throughout the entire process of the sale.
I can't imagine how the sale could have been any smoother. I highly recommend Tom Hendershot and Sarah Marcus to anyone requiring an agent to sell their house.
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Condo seller closed Sep '17
1511 Jefferson St Unit 307, Oakland, CA
1511 Jefferson St Unit 307, Oakland, CA
$773K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1230 Sq. Ft.
Tom was amazing. He was very helpful throughout the whole process of selling our home, and gave us great feedback and ideas for staging the property. His team was really organized and consistently on top of things. Out of all the years I have sold properties this experience was by far the smoothest thanks to Tom and his team.
Condo seller closed Aug '17
2917 Macarthur Blvd Unit 1c, Oakland, CA
2917 Macarthur Blvd Unit 1c, Oakland, CA
$399K • 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1088 Sq. Ft.
Tom did an amazing job helping us sell our house quickly and easily with multiple offers. He guided us through every step and was always there with any questions or concerns. He and his team took care of everything seamlessly and all while keeping us well informed throughout the process. I would highly recommend him and Redfin to anyone!
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Tom is an excellent real estate agent. We have worked with him for years and have always been impressed with his professionalism and genuine connection that he makes with his clients. We look forward to working with him again one day.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
1212 Navellier St, El Cerrito, CA
1212 Navellier St, El Cerrito, CA
$769K • 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1346 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Tom and Jana went above and beyond for us, and it will never be forgotten. My family had a need to sell the house quickly and with minimal contingencies. Tom and Jana made it extremely quick to create a disclosure packet by having the necessary inspections occur. Then, we scheduled pictures and had the house looking great with a full day of help from both Tom and Jana -- including Tom's trip to the hardware store to match and get some touch up paint. An included cleaning made the place look great before our first weekend of open houses. We got multiple offers very quickly, and Tom and Jana were great in counseling us about potential ways of going about responding to the offers. To top it off, we were very happy with the result. Not to mention that Tom and Jana were with us until title... Show More
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
I have bought and sold two homes with Redfin in the last nine years. I have always had a good experience, but Tom Hendershot and his team really hit the ball out of the park during my last home sale. I could not recommend him more highly. One thing you get when you work with Tom is his knowledge of the area. I think he grew up in Oakland and he has worked in East Bay real estate for many years. This was very important in my case. My home was in the “Uptown” area, on the edge of West Oakland. The area has changed rapidly in recent years, so home prices are all over the place. Also, it was a newish single family home, which is also extremely rare. These things made pricing difficult—there were few comparable properties—so I had to rely on Tom’s deep knowledge of the local market. When we... Show More
House seller closed Jun '17
Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
$900K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1989 Sq. Ft.
Tom's experience and knowledge of the market helped us price our house and brought a lot of traffic. He and his staff took care of us throughout the whole process.
Tom was knowledgeable , professional, supportative, and willing to get dirty in making sure your home is ready for the market.
He was responsive to text and always keeps us informed and updated.
I will recommend him in a heart beat. He has so many honest , very affordable and ablebodied men to handle any kind of construction or remodel for your home.
Tom was a very good and patient realtor to work. Made the process simple and answered all of our questions in a timely manner. He is highly recommended for selling properties.
Tom represented me on the sale of my home. He was very helpful early on in the process. I felt like everything went smoothly up until the point we had an accepted offer. After that, I was the one reaching out to him constantly for updates. I felt like it should have been the other way around.
Tom was a pleasure to work with! We were out of town sellers and Tom and his team went above and beyond what we expected to ensure that the house showed well and sell quickly. He was professional, friendly, easy to reach (even nights and weekends) found us reasonably priced handyman, paid attention to staging, etc. Above and beyond!
The entire sale process, from listing until closing, was achieved smoothly because of Tom Hendershot's hard work, knowledge, guidance and professionalism. I am truly impressed with the caliber of this ability to handled all situations most remarkably. I would highly recommend Tom to my family, friends and associates. Thank you kindly Tom and Redfin!
House seller closed Apr '17
Alameda, CA
Alameda, CA
$1.35M • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 3220 Sq. Ft.
Tom and his team were friendly and very helpful. He guided us throughout the whole process of the sale. Tom was very professional and knowledgeable.
Tom was extremely helpful throughout the process of selling our home. We had to relocate and leave our home behind; Tom went the extra step and helped fix things around the house coordinated repairs, cleaning, painting, etc. When it came to listing and selling, he was very helpful and guided us through pricing and negotiations. I highly recommend Tom.
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House seller closed Apr '17
San Leandro, CA
San Leandro, CA
$624K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1293 Sq. Ft.
Tom and his team did a fantastic job throughout the entire process of selling our home. We moved our family to the East Coast before the house was on the market, so we were relying on Tom to manage everything from the staging to the closing, and everything in-between. Due to a long period of heavy rain just before the open houses, several large trees in the backyard fell down. Tom helped source, triple-bid, and oversee the removal of the trees. He even spoke with our neighbor to negotiate a more accessible route to the fallen trees from the street. The staging and listing of the house looked great, and helped bring in a robust selection of visitors and offers. Tom’s original estimates for time and profit were fairly accurate to the way it all played-out, and the website event tracker... Show More
My spouse and I enjoyed working with Tom, both several years ago when we while looking to buy and more recently when selling with Redfin. Tom was readily available to respond to all of our our questions and helped coordinate all aspects of the prep, marketing, listing, and closing, which was incredibly important because we were selling remotely. Tom was our person at the scene, facilitating contractors, showings, and repairs. We very much appreciate his thorough advice, knowledgeable opinions, and hands-on solutions to the minor issues that arose. He went above and beyond to make sure we were communicating and in agreement every step of the way. Our listing and sale went very smoothly, thanks to Tom's on-scene coordination and the whole Redfin team's early planning and strategizing,... Show More
Tom and his team made the sale of my home pretty straightforward. Other than a few (very minor) buyer/lender delays, everything went smoothly. Communication was prompt, and online signing made the transaction more convenient.
Customer did not leave review comments.
Tom and his team absolutely went above and beyond! He walked us through each step and helped us see that the house was right for us even when we missed it. We are so glad we listened and couldn't be happier. He helped us navigate some bumps in escrow, and even helped us set up the painting at the new house. We seriously could never have navigated buying and selling at the same time with two small children if not for the help of Tom and his team.
Tom was great very proactive with updates and helped us navigate a slowdown in the market over thanksgiving and holidays, sharing his ideas on the slowdown and if we should hold the price or drop it and it all worked out great!
2016 (38 Homes)
We actually first met Tom many years before he became our sellers agent. When we were looking for the house (that Tom helped us to sell) we first found and fell in love with Redfin. Tom was a large part of our initial first impression. We enjoyed seeing homes with him and he quickly became our agent of choice when it came to viewing and assessing buying opportunities. Fast forward 7 years and we were delighted to discover that Redfin appointed Tom to be our representative when we chose Redfin to sell our home. Not only is he a genuinely personable guy, but his professionalism, advice and experience made the selling experience easeful for us. We were certainly not easy customers either. Having moved internationally before our home sold, we were on a different time zone, busy setting up a... Show More
Tom is absolutely the guy you'd want to sell your home! Best agent I've ever had!
Tom could not have been more helpful. He did a fabulous job and walked us through every step. He was professional, responsive, and got us a great house at a great price. I highly recommend him!
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Multi-family home seller closed Dec '16
1514 Minturn St, Alameda, CA
1514 Minturn St, Alameda, CA
$1.15M • 3 Bed, 4 Bath, 2217 Sq. Ft.
Great experience! Tom is a great guy to work with. Not only does he possess great knowledge of Oakland market he also has a very understanding and helpful personality to complement it. Of course there were few unforeseen delays in the process which were beyond anyone's control and honestly, did make us anxious but he did everything within his reach to make our selling process as smooth and quick as possible. We did close before our official closing date. I would definitely recommend him. Thank you Tom!
Multi-family home seller closed Oct '16
1080 61st St, Oakland, CA
1080 61st St, Oakland, CA
$1.11M • 8 Bed, 4 Bath, 3704 Sq. Ft.
Very knowledgeable and experienced with the Oakland area. Gave great advice and perspective that helped me with my search.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
5301 Golden Gate Ave, Oakland, CA
5301 Golden Gate Ave, Oakland, CA
$995K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1977 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House seller closed Nov '16
Richmond, CA
Richmond, CA
$499K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1319 Sq. Ft.
Tom's care and dedication to us was there from the very start. He has your back 100% of the time and really works for his clients. He also has an amazing eye for staging a home. Tom isn't just our realtor, he is now a friend.
I worked with Tom to sell my house in San Lorenzo and would highly recommend him. He is very knowledgeable about the bay area market, did a great job pricing and selling the house at market value, and most importantly was an incredibly hard worker who I could tell was doing everything he could to get my home sold quickly. The sale was also stalled several times due to an unresponsive buyer and Tom did a great job of keeping on top of them and moving the sale along.
We both bought and sold our home using Tom. He is very professional and resourceful. I would highly recommend Tom to family or friends.
After living in the Bay Area for more than 20 years and looking at dozens of homes, we finally closed with Tom. Tom and the Redfin team did a great job! We always felt like we were Tom's highest priority. The Redfin app was extremely useful in finding interesting homes, scheduling visits and supporting the real estate transaction. Everything went very smoothly thanks to Tom and Redfin.
House buyer closed Sep '16
2887 Shasta Rd, Berkeley, CA
2887 Shasta Rd, Berkeley, CA
$1.15M • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 1901 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
As a seller's agent Tom was great to work with! He knew the market well and positioned the property to make sure we had multiple offers all of which were very good!
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
6190 Mazuela Dr, Oakland, CA
6190 Mazuela Dr, Oakland, CA
$1.55M • 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 3932 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Tom was easy to work with and always kept me up dated on our progress. I could call or text him anytime with questions or concerns. It was a pleasure working with Tom.
Every step of our home-selling process, Tom was there for us, advising and reassuring us. For any question or topic that came up, he quickly provided insightful advice delivered in a friendly and clear manner. I happen to know he was working with tons of clients at the same time as us, but it felt like we were one of a select group. Tom knows when to push and when to hold back, and when it's time to push he will work tirelessly on your behalf. We saw this in action when he was following up with potential buyers, prodding our buyer's lender, and more. (BTW he's a former contractor, so he is skilled in helping potential buyers see a home's possibilities, as well as preparing for putting your home on the market.) There's no one I'd rather have help me sell a home. Thanks Tom!! Full... Show More
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Tom is an outstanding realtor. He's also a really nice guy. It has always been a pleasure working with him. I would recommend him to family or friends with no reservation.
Multi-family home seller closed Aug '16
1105 High Ct, Berkeley, CA
1105 High Ct, Berkeley, CA
$1.2M • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2924 Sq. Ft.
He is a great guy and knows what to do to help your house appeal to the most amount of people
House seller Did Not Sell
Alameda, CA
Alameda, CA
4 Bed, 4 Bath, 2692 Sq. Ft.
Tom knew the neighborhood and provided expertise in how to price and show our condo. He was always available by phone or email. Everything went as smooth as possible. We're very happy with the service we received!
The characteristics that come to mind when I think about our experience with Tom was his conscientiousness and also how he advocated for us throughout the entire process of buying our home. Thank you so much.
Condo buyer closed Aug '16
Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
$460K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 803 Sq. Ft.
Now that we are happily moved in to our new home, we can say that Tom was instrumental in helping us navigate and complete this process. It was very stressful at times, but Tom had a steady hand and helped us get through things. We may have been anxious and frenetic at points, but Tom's calmness and experience were just what we needed throughout the search and purchase processes. His experience is what helped us land just the right place for us.
House buyer closed Jun '16
San Leandro, CA
San Leandro, CA
$776K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1950 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Townhome buyer closed Jun '16
1196 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA
1196 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA
$560K • 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1260 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
$1.39M • 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2285 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
Condo buyer closed Jun '16
2316 Lakeshore Ave #5, Oakland, CA
2316 Lakeshore Ave #5, Oakland, CA
$775K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1303 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Tom was fantastic. Flexible and helpful. And we loved his analysis.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
2736 Elmwood Ave, Berkeley, CA
2736 Elmwood Ave, Berkeley, CA
$1.8M • 5 Bed, 3 Bath, 3964 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Working with Tom was an absolute pleasure. He was very knowledgeable, patient, and helped us navigate a competitive market. He also helped us handle a loan process that was less than ideal, and saw us through the finish. Would highly recommend Tom.
House buyer closed Jun '16
1814 Woolsey St, Berkeley, CA
1814 Woolsey St, Berkeley, CA
$1.2M • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1776 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom worked extremely hard to make sure this purchase went through. He was always there to expedite and help me understand every hiccup and kept me sane.
House buyer closed May '16
942 39th St, Oakland, CA
942 39th St, Oakland, CA
$615K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1317 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer closed May '16
2468 Lakeview Dr, San Leandro, CA
2468 Lakeview Dr, San Leandro, CA
$752K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1778 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom was highly professional and had an expansive understanding of the neighborhoods and market conditions in Oakland. He was very patient with our many questions and moments of indecision as first time home buyers, throughout several offers. A major bonus with Tom was his building/contracting knowledge, as he made many recommendations on how various properties could or could not be modified and renovated. We're very appreciative of his patience and efforts on our behalf.
House buyer closed Mar '16
Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
$623K • 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1322 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Working with Tom and his team was truly a pleasure. We took our time searching and never felt any pressure from any member of the team. We often scheduled viewings at the last minute due to busy work schedules, and someone was always available and willing. The "showing" agents are very professional and knowledgeable; we worked with Noah in particular many times and he provided many insights about homes that were helpful and showed his experience with the construction of homes as well as the local market. Through the process of making an offer, the whole team was incredibly on top of everything and followed through promptly. Tom himself was awesome to work with - gave great advice about making an offer, responded quickly to emails with both big and small questions, and worked seamlessly... Show More
House buyer closed Apr '16
6501 Pine Needle Dr, Oakland, CA
6501 Pine Needle Dr, Oakland, CA
$949K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1684 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer closed Mar '16
867 Kern St, Richmond, CA
867 Kern St, Richmond, CA
$557K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1900 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
1081 Holly St, Alameda, CA
1081 Holly St, Alameda, CA
$889K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2552 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Tom is a great Realtor to work with! For us as first time buyers we did our research in finding a house in a neighborhood we wanted to live in and that met our other space needs. Tom and his team were always there to schedule visits and guide us once we went into contract. Tom was there every step along the way in doing informal inspections and providing a range of comps to help make an informed decision on the offer price. We would not hesitate to recommend Tom and the Redfin team to anyone who is looking for a Realtor in Berkeley/Oakland.
House buyer closed Feb '16
6033 Chabolyn Ter, Oakland, CA
6033 Chabolyn Ter, Oakland, CA
$1.11M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1524 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom is the best!
House buyer closed Feb '16
17206 President Dr, Castro Valley, CA
17206 President Dr, Castro Valley, CA
$613K • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1368 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
We worked with Tom during our house hunt of about a year. He was patient, attentive and always quick to respond on offer advice. For first time home owners like us, the bay area real estate market was extremely difficult but we always felt that we were in good hands. After we finally got an offer accepted, Tom walked us through the entire process all the way to closing day. We are absolutely thrilled with the service we received personally from Tom and his team and the entire Redfin experience. We would highly recommend Tom and Redfin to other buyers.
House buyer closed Jan '16
6355 Conlon Ave, El Cerrito, CA
6355 Conlon Ave, El Cerrito, CA
$687K • 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1123 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom is amazing. He worked hard to answer all our questions and make sure we are completely satisfied with our purchase. His construction background was a big bonus - it helped us get to bottom of at least one home inspection issue faster.
House buyer closed Jan '16
Castro Valley, CA
Castro Valley, CA
$782K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2112 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Amazing patient and knowledgeable realtor. One of Redfins best.
House buyer closed Jan '16
6625 Aitken Dr, Oakland, CA
6625 Aitken Dr, Oakland, CA
$920K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2704 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
2015 (52 Homes)
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
Kensington, CA
Kensington, CA
$749K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1464 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
1727 10th St, Berkeley, CA
1727 10th St, Berkeley, CA
$899K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1455 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
2223 Grant St, Berkeley, CA
2223 Grant St, Berkeley, CA
$1.15M • 5 Bed, 3 Bath, 2413 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Dec '15
Vallejo, CA
Vallejo, CA
$242K • 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1520 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Tom worked with us for a couple of years as we saw many homes and made a number of offers in the competitive Berkeley housing market. We so appreciated all of his help - he gave us great advice, helped us connect with the professionals we needed, and was always very responsive and ready to help out. We highly recommend Tom to anyone looking to purchase a home in the area.
House buyer closed Dec '15
1328 Curtis St, Berkeley, CA
1328 Curtis St, Berkeley, CA
$1.09M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2380 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
We loved working with Tom. He made buying our first home a painless process.
House buyer closed Nov '15
32 Harbor Vw, Richmond, CA
32 Harbor Vw, Richmond, CA
$700K • 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 1695 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Tom was great -- he was quick to respond to any calls, was able to answer most of the questions we had about a wide range of issues from quality of home construction, appliances, to mortgages and appliances, and overall a great help. Highly recommended.
Multi-family home buyer closed Nov '15
Alameda, CA
Alameda, CA
$1.68M • 6 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 3492 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
$649K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1323 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Condo buyer closed Nov '15
6466 Hollis St #227, Emeryville, CA
6466 Hollis St #227, Emeryville, CA
$675K • 2 Bed, 3 Bath, 1541 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
1742 Indian Way, Oakland, CA
1742 Indian Way, Oakland, CA
$640K • 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2363 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
Condo buyer closed Nov '15
Berkeley, CA
Berkeley, CA
$640K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 925 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Oct '15
6172 Ruthland Rd, Oakland, CA
6172 Ruthland Rd, Oakland, CA
$975K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2263 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer closed Nov '15
Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
$574K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1555 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom's a thorough professional, with a broad view of the local real estate market from top to bottom. In other words, he can offer an overview of a particular neighborhood, and he can also get down on his hands and knees to check out the foundation of a particular home. He inspires trust, and certainly earned ours in the course of our four-month search for a new home.
House buyer closed Oct '15
5529 Fleming Ave, Oakland, CA
5529 Fleming Ave, Oakland, CA
$750K • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2100 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
At the start of this process, I had a very negative opinion of the realtor professional in general. I felt the fees collected by realtors was too much when considering they are not needed to find, research, price and view homes in this day and age, In fact of the last three houses I purchased I found them on my own, including the one we just purchased, did the research and analyzed my offer amount. In fact, I was so against realtors that I took 2 of the 3 classes to get my realtor's license just so I did not have to deal with realtors. Tom and his team completely changed my mind about realtors, Redfin clearly understands that in this market their value is in making the process of buying a house easier and less stressful by being available when we needed like a good consultant. Although... Show More
House buyer closed Aug '15
8055 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA
8055 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA
$1.1M • 4 Bed, 4.5 Bath, 3402 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer closed Sep '15
6363 Aspinwall Rd, Oakland, CA
6363 Aspinwall Rd, Oakland, CA
$890K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2208 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom is by far the best realtor someone could ask for. In the ultra competitive market in Piedmont and Upper Rockridge Tom worked with us for almost a year to find our perfect home. He is thoughtful, reliable, responsive and just a great guy. He gave thoughtful insight into each home that we looked at that we did not get from any other realtor in the past. At no point did we ever feel pressured into putting in an offer or into bidding more than what we were comfortable with. He always truly had our best interest at heart, and was not interested in just making a sale. We looked at many houses and put in several bids with Tom, and he guides us through every step of the way. We could not have asked for a better experience with a realtor! We got our dream home with his help and support. I... Show More
House buyer closed Aug '15
120 Maxwelton Rd, Piedmont, CA
120 Maxwelton Rd, Piedmont, CA
$2.01M • 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 2874 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom was extremely sensitive to our needs thru the entire process. He was so responsive at all times that we became spoiled.
Condo buyer closed Sep '15
438 W Grand Ave #701, Oakland, CA
438 W Grand Ave #701, Oakland, CA
$863K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1544 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Tom is friendly, responsive, knowledgeable, easy to work with. I'd recommend him in a heartbeat.
Condo buyer Offer Not Accepted
4101 Howe St #402, Oakland, CA
4101 Howe St #402, Oakland, CA
$534K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 992 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Magda and I liked that he was knowledgable about home construction and neighborhoods throughout the East Bay. He was able to answer questions, provide his opinion, and bring foward ideas about a home that we might not have previously considered. He was always willing to go the extra mile to help us! It was a long process to land our house but Tom was there to help us learn from each lost bid and not get discouraged. Thanks to Tom we were able to find our perfect starter home.
House buyer closed Aug '15
2621 Hickory St, Oakland, CA
2621 Hickory St, Oakland, CA
$717K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1410 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
After having a negative experience with another agent in this same office, I wasn't sure that I wanted to use Redfin again. But Tom completely changed my mind. He was in contact within an hour of when I first made my request. He had extremely good, local advice about the neighborhood and was never pushy, but gave us the advice we needed exactly when we asked for it. He's in constant communication--even with nervous first-time buyers like us--and smoothed over relations with the seller's agent when we insisted on an inspection contingency even in the tough, generally contingency-free seller's market that is the Bay Area. He was especially reassuring during the loan process, when it seemed like things were falling apart (they weren't, and he was experienced enough to tell us that all of... Show More
House buyer closed Sep '15
737 Cary Dr, San Leandro, CA
737 Cary Dr, San Leandro, CA
$729K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1588 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
Multi-family home buyer Offer Not Accepted
2310 Buena Vis, Alameda, CA
2310 Buena Vis, Alameda, CA
$728K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2497 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Great service: prompt responses to our questions, flexibility in meeting us at various times, clear explanations of the steps we needed to take in making an offer, and efficient handling of the offer itself.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
3141 Madera Ave, Oakland, CA
3141 Madera Ave, Oakland, CA
$579K • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1948 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Tom is great to work with. He is always available, knows the local market and provides accurate pricing guides. He will track down answers to all questions and is courteous and patient. Overall, Tom is a top tier agent.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
Kensington, CA
Kensington, CA
$800K • 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1633 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Tom is the best real estate agent if you want help in finding a good deal on real estate, smooth house hunting and house buying process in Berkeley. Tom has never pressured us into offering any bid and into seeing any houses but always made sure to secure any house tours, disclosures and offers when we need one on any property. He is a very hard working person and will never make buyers feel neglected. We were first time home buyers and the process could not be smoother. Tom goes above and beyond the call of his duty to make buyers comfortable and happy. His whole team really works together and works for the clients. It is one of the best decision in my life to choose Redfin and Tom for this dream purchase. You can attend one of Tom's free Redfin home buying class in your city and... Show More
House buyer closed Aug '15
Berkeley, CA
Berkeley, CA
$1M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1740 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom gave me the straight talk I was looking for from an agent. He is very focused on making the right decision for his client which was a refreshing change from other (non Redfin) agents I've worked with in the past.
Condo buyer Offer Not Accepted
585 9th St #321, Oakland, CA
585 9th St #321, Oakland, CA
$549K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 993 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Tom was overall a pleasure to work with. We really appreciated his responsiveness, he was always easy to reach via email or phone and even made himself available evenings, nights (during instances when offers were due the next morning) and weekends. There were a few instances where we saw oversights in the offers that he prepared, but that might be explained by him being overworked and dealing with multiple clients at one time.
House buyer closed Jul '15
6685 Colton Blvd, Oakland, CA
6685 Colton Blvd, Oakland, CA
$875K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1698 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
I cannot say enough good things about Tom and his team. My husband and I were first time home-buyers who loved to peruse the listings on Redfin, but had no idea what to expect from the home-buying process. Tom did an excellent job taking us through it. His knowledge and experience is vast, and he made sure we made it through a pretty tight closing. He's also very friendly and an excellent, fast communicator. Every time I started to feel paranoid about something, or just had a question, I would email and usually get a response in well under an hour. His team also sets up most of the stuff you need for closing: inspections, escrow account, walkthrough, etc, which is very convenient and not something that even occurred to us when choosing an agent. Also, it's nice that Redfin gives you a... Show More
House buyer closed Jun '15
2311 7th Ave, Oakland, CA
2311 7th Ave, Oakland, CA
$800K • 5 Bed, 2 Bath, 2695 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom was great. He had exceptional knowledge of the local market, leading to very accurate guidance on pricing and honest suggestions on the "right" home for our family. We was always available by phone or in person. He had great relationships with other agents and service providers in the area, ensuring a smooth transaction. I felt very lucky to have such a knowledgeable local agent combined with all the unique benefits of the Redfin business model.
House buyer closed Jun '15
1106 Bay St, Alameda, CA
1106 Bay St, Alameda, CA
$1.9M • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 3157 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
3367 Crane Way, Oakland, CA
3367 Crane Way, Oakland, CA
$1.35M • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 3177 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Tom was thoroughly professional, very knowledgeable, friendly, flexible and advised us well. As a result, we got the house we wanted (at a fair price) in this red hot and ever changing California real estate market! I would not hesitate to recommend Tom to my friends or use him again if we ever have the need.
House buyer closed May '15
2572 Somerset Ave, Castro Valley, CA
2572 Somerset Ave, Castro Valley, CA
$750K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2000 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Tom found us a great deal in a red hot market. We don't know how he did it but he was amazing! Thank you
House buyer closed Jun '15
3205 13th Ave, Oakland, CA
3205 13th Ave, Oakland, CA
$455K • 5 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 2175 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom is an awesome agent. He was great at communicating with us and was our partner through every step of the process. The seller was frustrating to work with for several reasons, and Tom put in extra effort to make the process seamless for us. We highly recommend Tom.
Multi-family home buyer closed Jun '15
3238 Adeline St, Oakland, CA
3238 Adeline St, Oakland, CA
$588K • 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2479 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer closed May '15
869 Regal Rd, Berkeley, CA
869 Regal Rd, Berkeley, CA
$1.51M • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2969 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
815 44th St, Oakland, CA
815 44th St, Oakland, CA
$479K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 950 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Tom was great, easy to talk to, easy to get in touch with, very knowledgeable.
House buyer closed May '15
5746 Ravine Way, Richmond, CA
5746 Ravine Way, Richmond, CA
$650K • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2176 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom is fantastic. He committed an enormous amount of time and energy to our home search, consistently gave us good advice without sugarcoating the difficulties of a severe seller's market, and did absolutely everything he could to get us into the right home. Unfortunately, we decided (after many offers) that he market was just too hot for now. But when we come back to it we will turn to Tom again.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
2981 Morcom Ave, Oakland, CA
2981 Morcom Ave, Oakland, CA
$439K • 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 913 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Tom was very nice, helpful, and available on short notice whenever we had a question or wanted to see a property!
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
2219 Acton St, Berkeley, CA
2219 Acton St, Berkeley, CA
$685K • 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 950 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
We worked with Tom for a number of months in a highly competitive East Bay market. He was always positive, responsive, and hopeful about helping us find a home to live in. We never felt like we had compromised in anyway by going with Redfin over a traditional agent. Tom helped guide us through some things we didn't expect, including creative ways of structuring offer contingencies to help us stand out. We ended up in the top offers for three homes, and finally landed one. The competitive market analyses that Tom provided were detailed, logical, and very spot on. He never balked at any questions I had, and helped us feel comfortable along the way. After we closed, Tom provided us with some good referrals for home maintenance and has stayed in touch with us to make sure everything is... Show More
House buyer closed Apr '15
3917 Market St, Oakland, CA
3917 Market St, Oakland, CA
$750K • 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1333 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Buying a house for the first time can be an overwhelming experience. We were very glad to have Tom represent us. He was a pleasure to work with. He was always extremely professional, quick to respond, and made us feel very comfortable throughout the process.
House buyer closed Apr '15
2002 Chestnut St, Oakland, CA
2002 Chestnut St, Oakland, CA
$570K • 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 984 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Multi-family home buyer Offer Not Accepted
2311 Spaulding Ave, Berkeley, CA
2311 Spaulding Ave, Berkeley, CA
$899K • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1956 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
1057 54th St, Oakland, CA
1057 54th St, Oakland, CA
$549K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1078 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Tom is the BEST!!! Couldn't have done it without his help in this hot seller's market.
Condo buyer closed Apr '15
733 Taft Ave, Albany, CA
733 Taft Ave, Albany, CA
$762K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2214 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
5224 Proctor Ave, Oakland, CA
5224 Proctor Ave, Oakland, CA
$1.1M • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2487 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Tom did a great job helping us buy our condo in this crazy bay area real estate market. We were very pleased with his performance
Condo buyer closed Mar '15
3239 Kempton Ave #6, Oakland, CA
3239 Kempton Ave #6, Oakland, CA
$625K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1320 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
1592 Vista, Oakland, CA
1592 Vista, Oakland, CA
$789K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1932 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Tom did a great job! We had not worked with him before and he busted his butt to get us paperwork shortly after contacting him, all while under a tight deadline and in a hot market. We didn't get it, but it wasn't his fault. Looking forward to working with him and his team again.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
719 Lincoln Ave, Alameda, CA
719 Lincoln Ave, Alameda, CA
$629K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1141 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Mar '15
3935 Selmi Grv, Richmond, CA
3935 Selmi Grv, Richmond, CA
$532K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2011 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom was incredible helping us navigate buying our first house. We started looking at the beginning of January and closed on our house mid March, a process that we have heard could be extremely daunting was made stress-free and enjoyable thanks to Tom and his team. He spent countless hours with us helping us with everything from showing us houses, talking to us about East Bay neighborhoods and everything in between. For anyone looking to buy their first home in the East Bay area, Tom is the perfect resource. He has incredible knowledge and relationships that will be instrumental in landing your first home. Thanks Tom and team!
House buyer closed Mar '15
8 Wellfleet Bay, Alameda, CA
8 Wellfleet Bay, Alameda, CA
$910K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1694 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
We had a wonderful experience working with Tom and wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, helpful, and dependable agent. This was our first home purchase and it was a pretty unique transaction involving an REO property, an online auction over the holidays, a disinterested seller's agent, and an escrow agent that appeared to be based overseas. Throughout the process, Tom was a huge help every step of the way. He was incredibly responsive and tackled every new challenge head-on. At one point he went to the permit office to pull a permit for us, saving us $150, without us even asking him to. Overall, he turned what could have been a stressful and complicated purchase into a smooth transaction. We would definitely work with Tom again in the future.
House buyer closed Jan '15
3 Dow Ct, Alameda, CA
3 Dow Ct, Alameda, CA
$801K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2171 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom has been great to work with during the transaction. He helped negotiate a reduction in the purchase price in a Seller's market. The purchase closed on time with tight timelines and during the holidays and new years. Tom is one of those people who go the extra mile again and again to help and satisfy his client.
Multi-family home buyer closed Jan '15
2835 California St, Berkeley, CA
2835 California St, Berkeley, CA
$580K • 4 Bed, 4 Bath, 1998 Sq. Ft.
We first met tom 4 years ago but couldn't buy because of loan issues. This time around, we always knew Tom was going to be our agent to help us buy our first home. He held our hands and kept us informed the whole way thoughout each step of the deal. We couldn't be more satisfied with Tom's professionalism and deducation he put into our deal. We wouldn't think of having another agent.
Condo buyer closed Jan '15
585 9th St #445, Oakland, CA
585 9th St #445, Oakland, CA
$580K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1096 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
2014 (52 Homes)
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer closed Jun '14
234 Diapian Bay, Alameda, CA
234 Diapian Bay, Alameda, CA
$913K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2364 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
We ultimately weren't the winning bid but Tom did a great job with getting us through the offer process.
Condo buyer Offer Not Accepted
1647 Woolsey, Berkeley, CA
1647 Woolsey, Berkeley, CA
$725K • 5 Bed, 3 Bath, 2279 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Condo buyer Offer Not Accepted
737 Taft Ave #2, Albany, CA
737 Taft Ave #2, Albany, CA
$649K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2262 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
Townhome buyer closed Dec '14
Emeryville, CA
Emeryville, CA
$337K • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1069 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
It was a real pleasure working with Tom and his team. He's a prompt and clear communicator - despite this being our first time buying a house, we were never left wondering what needed to happen next. There were a few instances where things needed to happen very quickly and Tom always came through for us. He definitely knows his stuff when it comes to the East Bay.
House buyer closed Dec '14
4823 Shafter Ave, Oakland, CA
4823 Shafter Ave, Oakland, CA
$825K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1324 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
840 Broadmoor Ct, Lafayette, CA
840 Broadmoor Ct, Lafayette, CA
$999K • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1956 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer closed Nov '14
436 Yorkshire Rd, Alameda, CA
436 Yorkshire Rd, Alameda, CA
$850K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2616 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom was a lucky find for us. We were really difficult clients, trying to find that magic good deal in an expensive area (Alameda). Tom was there with us through all our crazy plans with fixer-uppers and endless explorations, giving us great insights and advice all along the way, stretching the bounds of the normal process to make sure we’d get what we wanted. Then when we finally found a place, he and his team smoothed out our dealings with a difficult and disorganized seller. All in all, we were very happy with his deep knowledge of the area and his willingness to go the extra mile to make sure we got what we wanted.
House buyer closed Oct '14
2064 San Jose Ave, Alameda, CA
2064 San Jose Ave, Alameda, CA
$750K • 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1663 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
We really enjoyed working with Tom! He was very responsive to our needs, available for our phone calls, and generally made us feel like a priority. When we needed to put our offer together in less than 24 hours (another offer was on the table), he dropped everything to make that happen. Tom was very supportive of our desire for thorough inspections, and he recommended really excellent people who made us feel comfortable about the house. Tom gave us excellent advice throughout the home buying process and took all of our concerns seriously. He treated every request, however small, as an important item to complete on his to-do list. When I called Tom crying, thinking I'd totally messed up a part of the transaction, he was comforting, calming, and helped me figure it all out (and everything... Show More
House buyer closed Nov '14
Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
$617K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1340 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
We moved to California from Florida, expecting a terrible, stressful experience, but Tom was so helpful! Everything was smooth and we got the first house we made an offer on!
House buyer closed Nov '14
1415 Allman St, Oakland, CA
1415 Allman St, Oakland, CA
$765K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1800 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Oct '14
914 Oak St, Alameda, CA
914 Oak St, Alameda, CA
$649K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1336 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Great guy. Definitely hustled hard for us, and provided insight we needed when it mattered most. Only downside is that at times there was a delay in correspondence, and it became clear (at least to us) that he was busy with a lot of concurrent clients and was having a hard time keeping up the pace.
Very responsive, writes back emails and returns calls quickly. Will meet in person on short notice. Knowledgeable about East Bay and Jack London Square. Would recommend to anyone.
Tom was great!
He was knowledgeable about the neighborhood and the housing market, and was always accessible, even at night! Throughout the process, I felt like he was really looking out for our well being and our happiness with any choice we made. We never felt pressured throughout the process, even if the process took an year.
Condo buyer closed Oct '14
6400 Christie Avenue, Emeryville, CA
6400 Christie Avenue, Emeryville, CA
$445K • 261 Bath, 107185 Sq. Ft. • New construction • First-time buyer
We did private tours of several properties with Tom. Each time we benefited from his understanding of the structural and architectural aspects of a house, and never felt rushed or pressured to make an offer. He is very intuitive to what the client is looking for. And most importantly he is very helpful and accessible.
House buyer closed Oct '14
Berkeley, CA
Berkeley, CA
$710K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1008 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
knows market in Berkeley really well. helped us get great inspectors/engineers on a really tight inspection period. responded back to us really fast over email/phone. very transparent about his thoughts about house values etc.
Overall a really great agent. I would highly recommend him to anyone buying a house in Berkeley.
Multi-family home buyer closed Oct '14
2221 8th St, Berkeley, CA
2221 8th St, Berkeley, CA
$870K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1504 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom was great! He was very responsive, courteous, and efficient.
House buyer closed Aug '14
Castro Valley, CA
Castro Valley, CA
$770K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2191 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer closed Aug '14
565 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA
565 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA
$900K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1914 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom is the best! The amount of work and tireless effort he put into helping us get a house is unbelievable. We could not have done it without him.
House buyer closed Aug '14
1691 Ward St, Berkeley, CA
1691 Ward St, Berkeley, CA
$892K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2183 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Tom has been excellent for us so far. While we haven't yet found a home, he's always made himself available when we find one that we want to go look at. He's very real and provides a lot of information for us as first home buyers.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
3935 Ardley Ave, Oakland, CA
3935 Ardley Ave, Oakland, CA
$749K • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1913 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Tom is absolutely the best in the business. He is extremely knowledgeable, all the brokers in the area know and are friends with him (a plus to secure that winning offer), encouraging and patient, and the consummate professional. We had a bumpy ride, like most looking to buy in the competitive bay area, and lost out or walked away from several homes before finally getting our dream house. When Tom called us to tell us our offer was accepted, we felt like we had won the lottery. We thought the hard part was over then, but it was only just beginning. Tom was able to wrangle in a flaky lender and assure the seller's agent that we would close. We will definitely speed-dial Tom when it comes time to buy future properties.
House buyer closed Jul '14
Alameda, CA
Alameda, CA
$1.11M • 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 3423 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
First time home buyer here and it's been my pleasure working with Tom. He did a great job of guiding me through this transaction. Thanks Tom!
Townhome buyer closed Aug '14
1157 Admiralty Ln, Alameda, CA
1157 Admiralty Ln, Alameda, CA
$569K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1639 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Jul '14
291 Jayne Ave, Oakland, CA
291 Jayne Ave, Oakland, CA
$1M • 6 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2876 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
I would highly recommend Tom as a real estate agent. He is very knowledgeable and understands the constantly changing market. He was always there for us when we needed him for advice on little details to important decisions. He was always very professional and followed through on everything he told us he would do. I can not speak highly enough of Tom Hendershot. He made it possible for us to purchase a home.
House buyer closed Jul '14
6058 Arlington Blvd, Richmond, CA
6058 Arlington Blvd, Richmond, CA
$535K • 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1234 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Tom is the best. He is very patient and has always looked out for our best interests. He is very knowledgeable, thorough in answering all our questions, and provides guidance throughout the buying process. We look forward to continuing our home search with Tom and we are very confident knowing he is on our side.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
Kensington, CA
Kensington, CA
$649K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1184 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Working with Tom was a terrific experience. As first-timer buyers, he offered us lots of much-needed guidance, wisdom, and humor through this process. We very much appreciated his thoroughness, attention to detail, and the care with which he handled our questions and concerns. You always got the feeling that Tom puts his clients first and treated their potential homes like his own.
House buyer closed Jul '14
Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
$620K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1226 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and always available when we had questions. I've recommended Redfin to all of my friends because of my experience with Tom!
Multi-family home buyer closed Jun '14
5766 Ayala Ave, Oakland, CA
5766 Ayala Ave, Oakland, CA
$950K • 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2173 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
645 Euclid Ave, Berkeley, CA
645 Euclid Ave, Berkeley, CA
$1.5M • 3 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 2850 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Gives great feedback about each property we have been interested in. Also great follow thru!
Condo buyer Offer Not Accepted
311 Oak St #341, Oakland, CA
311 Oak St #341, Oakland, CA
$318K • 1 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 900 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Tom was very patient and helpful with this offer, which was my first ever. Bummed I didn't get the place, but that was due to my own trepidation and not heeding Tom's recommendation on bid amount.
Townhome buyer Offer Not Accepted
3419 Redhook Ln, Alameda, CA
3419 Redhook Ln, Alameda, CA
$469K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1247 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
Townhome buyer closed Jun '14
Emeryville, CA
Emeryville, CA
$475K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 952 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
862 Trestle Glen Rd, Oakland, CA
862 Trestle Glen Rd, Oakland, CA
$860K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2180 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Knowledgeable, friendly, got the deal done, and always willing to go above and beyond the call of duty.
House buyer closed May '14
Piedmont, CA
Piedmont, CA
$1.56M • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2793 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Tom and his team were simply incredible. This was our first time buying a home and Tom was invaluable at each step of the process. He clearly knew the market and we would probably have missed out on our home if not for his insights into the property.
Tom even had great suggestions about our plans to have some work done on our home (in addition to recommendations for local contractors).
I would refer Tom to anyone looking to buy a home in the East Bay.
House buyer closed May '14
1781 Casterline Rd, Oakland, CA
1781 Casterline Rd, Oakland, CA
$750K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1624 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Working with Tom was a pleasure. He was extremely accessible, responsive to my questions, and encouraging of my questions. As a first time buyer, I always felt I was in good hands. Tom aided me in navigating the complex buying process in a way that matched my comfort-level, while at the same time anticipating any curves that might arise and providing me with as much information as I could use to decide how to proceed. I have already started telling others about my agent, and while none of them are (as far as I know) in the market at this time, I will continue to sing Tom's praises. I am very happy with my purchase, and I don't think I could have done this without him!
House buyer closed May '14
Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
$525K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1093 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Tom was a true friend and partner to us throughout a 1+ year search that included 4 offers and an EXTREMELY complicated 2-month closing process -- finally getting the perfect place! He and his team were always easy to collaborate and coordinate with. We never had any doubt that he had our interests at heart through every interaction. We had many ups and downs, and after the first 3 rejections (often as the 2nd highest offer) we considered giving up on the insane Bay Area real estate market. But Tom kept us focused as he worked late nights, early mornings, weekends, lunch, and did whatever it took to nail things down. Any question, concern, or contract detail was addressed right away, usually online (which made it easy for my wife and I to coordinate during busy work hours). In short:... Show More
Townhome buyer closed Apr '14
Alameda, CA
Alameda, CA
$925K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1835 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Tom was a key player in our finding a home to meet our unique needs. He worked with us on 3 offers before this successful one. His guidance was invaluable, especially when we wanted to make an offer good enough to cause the sellers of our new home to sign a contract with us right away, but not so high as to be unreasonable. Tom is a great facilitator - lining up inspection services, working with our loan officer and the title & escrow company. Every time we asked him for a recommendation, he got back to us quickly with information about people who could help us - even after the sale closed and we moved in.
House buyer closed Apr '14
Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
$1.35M • 4 Bed, 4 Bath, 3600 Sq. Ft.
I'm so glad Tom was our agent, I couldn't be happier. His depth of knowledge about real estate, home maintenance, and local professionals was such an asset in buying our home. And even though I think we asked a lot of dumb questions he was always respectful and careful not to put pressure on us to do something a certain way. It was also really impressive to work with someone who has relationships with so many people locally, I feel like we built a dream team of professionals who all knew each other and worked hard to make our transaction go really smoothly.
House buyer closed Apr '14
Berkeley, CA
Berkeley, CA
$569K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1508 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Tom was very responsive to our need to tour the property. We looked at it several times and he arranged for us to do that even on short notice. Regarding the offer process: He provided information that helped us come up with an offer above the list price that we were comfortable with. Thanks to Tom we had an opportunity to increase our initial offer. Although our second offer was still below the successful one, we felt satisfied with the process,
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
1939 Oakview Dr, Oakland, CA
1939 Oakview Dr, Oakland, CA
$1.09M • 5 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 3792 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
1517 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA
1517 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA
$595K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 977 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
30 Hill Rd, Berkeley, CA
30 Hill Rd, Berkeley, CA
$899K • 4 Bed, 4 Bath, 2712 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
We had an excellent experience working with Tom, and highly recommend him. We were looking for a house for over a year, and Tom always went above and beyond in helping us. His good relationship with the selling agent also ultimately landed us a wonderful house! Tom was hugely helpful in answering our naive first-time-buyer questions, both about particular properties and the market and areas in general. His instinct about what it would take to land a property was always spot on (apart from an edge case where someone clearly went nuts with a cash offer). We loved that Tom was always honest about the pros and cons of each property - and of areas. We were also impressed with his integrity, both in dealing with us and with selling agents who some might consider the enemy. It's obvious that... Show More
House buyer closed Mar '14
Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
$625K • 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1142 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Mar '14
5647 Cabot Dr, Oakland, CA
5647 Cabot Dr, Oakland, CA
$980K • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2423 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Mar '14
Berkeley, CA
Berkeley, CA
$882K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1533 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
285 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Kensington, CA
285 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Kensington, CA
$689K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1580 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
I'm a big fan of the Redfin model.
We got to spend a lot of time with Tom, since our purchase took a long time (several months). The purchase process was long, full of problems and not simple whatsoever, but we got it done! He always picked up the phone and was patient with questions and explaining what's happening and why.
He had a lot of knowledge to share, which was great for us as first-time homebuyers in areas we hadn't lived in before.
Just fun to be around, and not pushy or "carsalesman-y" like some real estate agents we met at open houses.
I wouldn't recommend our particular case to anyone, but I would recommend Tom :)
Multi-family home buyer closed Feb '14
2166 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda, CA
2166 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda, CA
$516K • 1 Bed, 2 Bath, 1438 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer closed Jan '14
Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
$777K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2374 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
6543 Whitney St, Oakland, CA
6543 Whitney St, Oakland, CA
$600K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1217 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Jan '14
434 Vassar, Berkeley, CA
434 Vassar, Berkeley, CA
$1.45M • 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2933 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
2013 (46 Homes)
Customer did not leave review comments.
Condo buyer Offer Not Accepted
428 Alice St #421, Oakland, CA
428 Alice St #421, Oakland, CA
$399K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1198 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Would like to thank Tom for excellent job as our agent.
We bough a house we wanted, got all assistance and advices we needed.
All question were answered, everything was clean and precise and straight to the point.
He also helped arrange for all inspectors we wanted and this was really helpful, we got quotes and clear picture of needed repairs.
If we will go to search for another house we definitely will be glad to work with Tom again.
Would like to thank also Melanie and Noah Manning.
Really appreciate assistance we got from RedFin crew. The whole process was very smooth and we know where are we in every point of it.
Got all go information we needed, right in time.
Very satisfied with our experience.
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
300 Ashbury Ave, El Cerrito, CA
300 Ashbury Ave, El Cerrito, CA
$599K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1641 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
I had nothing but positive experience working with Tom. He was always responsive and gave me great tips/guidance throughout the home buying process. Tom is also a great person to work with and very passionate about what he does. I would highly recommend Tom to anyone who's looking for a new home in Easy Bay area.
House buyer closed Dec '13
641 Clayton Ave, El Cerrito, CA
641 Clayton Ave, El Cerrito, CA
$561K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1356 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom was always on time and definitely knows the area. He has been helpful ever after the deal was closed.
House buyer closed Dec '13
Alameda, CA
Alameda, CA
$850K • 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 2700 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
If anythhing, Tom Hendershot made the process too easy. He was super easy to work with, he was very very good about getting back to us, and he was really on top of things. I can't imagine the process going more smoothly, or more pleasantly. Not only would I recommend tom hendershot to friends, I would be happy to use him again if he happens to still be working for Redfin in 30 years.
House buyer closed Dec '13
8811 Seneca St, Oakland, CA
8811 Seneca St, Oakland, CA
$485K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2027 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Tom was very responsive and gave great tips on the markets and construction of the homes we viewed. Our offers were submitted quicly and the process was easy. Tom is also a nice person to talk to. We chose to go the traditional route due to the competitive edge we believe it gives us in the bay area.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
220 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA
220 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA
$1.1M • 5 Bed, 3 Bath, 2336 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
We just bought our first property. Being first time home buyers, we were excited at the same time a little nervous about the whole home buying process. The Redfin experience was an absolute Godsend. We were never pressured to buy a property and toured multiple houses before settling on the one we absolutely loved. Tom was absolutely amazing, very knowledgeable about every little thing inside the house, the offer process and knows the Oakland-Berkeley area like the back of his hand. Tom and his team, Noah Manning and Melanie Foster made the whole experience completely stress free and a pleasure. They were always a text message or email away whenever we had a question and responded within minutes. We cannot be more thankful! Tom, Noah and Melanie you Rock!!
Condo buyer closed Dec '13
Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
$465K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1095 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Being a first time home buyer, i had lots of questions about the home buying process - from selecting the right place to making an offer and then closing on the property. Tom was there to help out every step of the way and was extremely patient and knowledgeable. our home buying process stretched for almost a couple of years and Tom was engaged with us for over a year of that process. During this time, he was always available when we needed him - for showing homes, discussing offers, etc. Tom is highly knowledgeable about, not just the home buying process but also the east bay markets and he is a great asset to have on your side. A lot of the realtors either know him or have worked with him which makes it easier to coordinate showings and certainly helps in the offer process. I would... Show More
House buyer closed Nov '13
6629 Chelton Dr, Oakland, CA
6629 Chelton Dr, Oakland, CA
$860K • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2422 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom is AMAZING. Really - where do I begin? It is not possible to have a better agent on your side. Tom is incredibly knowledgeable, trustworthy, reliable, punctual, genuine, diligent, down-to-earth, affable, professional, experienced...Thank you Redfin for making this entire process so pleasant and uncomplicated. I would wholeheartedly direct anyone to Redfin, and to Tom in particular.
House buyer closed Nov '13
2708 Sunset Ave, Oakland, CA
2708 Sunset Ave, Oakland, CA
$457K • 4 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 3844 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
1910 Los Angeles Ave, Berkeley, CA
1910 Los Angeles Ave, Berkeley, CA
$745K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1991 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom is an excellent real estate agent. He is very personable and dedicated to helping his clients find their ideal home. I would definitely recommend him!
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
2006 Carquinez Ave, El Cerrito, CA
2006 Carquinez Ave, El Cerrito, CA
$475K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1200 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Oct '13
Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
$751K • 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1226 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
We started working with Tom about 3 months ago, and were targeting Berkeley, Albany and Kensington areas for a 3 bd 2 ba house. We were quite impressed by his knowledge about the areas. Tom also has a lot of knowledge about how houses are built, and we benefited a lot from his assessments about what needed to be fixed or not in the houses we would see together. We were working on a tight time schedule, and if it weren't for Tom and his pool of talented associates - Noah Manning, Grant Inaba and Melanie - we wouldn't have closed on time. Not only that, we got the house we absolutely love. Tom worked extra hard on making this deal happen. While going through the offer/counter-offer stage, at some point, when the sellers were not responding back to our offer, Tom staked out the listing... Show More
House buyer closed Oct '13
70 Sunset Ln, Berkeley, CA
70 Sunset Ln, Berkeley, CA
$830K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1858 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom is an exceptional agent. His knowledge and advice regarding all aspects of purchasing a home were invaluable to us. His experience and knowledge with home design and remodeling was also an incredible asset as he was able to give advice re: what could be done to homes to modify/improve their condition. He has great connections and relationships with other service professionals to help us make our new house a home. To top it all off, he is kind, considerate, and fun to work with. We recommend Tom to everyone.
House buyer closed Oct '13
2568 Best Ave, Oakland, CA
2568 Best Ave, Oakland, CA
$600K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2110 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
285 Stonewall Rd, Berkeley, CA
285 Stonewall Rd, Berkeley, CA
$1.25M • 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 2324 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom has been a pleasure to work with. We conducted our home search primarily in Berkeley and the Oakland hills. From our experience working with Tom, I can say that he is very knowledgeable about the market in these areas. He was also very responsive by phone/email. The majority of home tours that we did were with Tom. We never felt rushed as Tom always gave us more than enough time to walk through each property. He was also very informative when we raised concerns or had questions about repairs that might be needed. At one point, we put in a bid on a house and received a multiple counter offer from the seller. Although the seller decided to accept another offer, Tom spent quite a bit of time going over our proposed terms with the listing agent. Recently, we put in an offer on another... Show More
House buyer closed Oct '13
1424 Everett Ave, Oakland, CA
1424 Everett Ave, Oakland, CA
$845K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1953 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom consistently exhibited market knowledge and customer concern.. Highly responsive and agreeable to work with.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
320 Victoria St, El Cerrito, CA
320 Victoria St, El Cerrito, CA
$575K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1185 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom was good at pointing out the potential in houses, gave fair and reasonable price estimates for offers, and never pressured us to offer more than we were comfortable with. His communications dropped off a bit towards the end of our year-long search process, but this transaction went through without a hitch.
House buyer closed Oct '13
Richmond, CA
Richmond, CA
$460K • 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1286 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer closed Oct '13
832 Peralta Ave, Berkeley, CA
832 Peralta Ave, Berkeley, CA
$640K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 848 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Multi-family home buyer closed Sep '13
1835 63rd St, Berkeley, CA
1835 63rd St, Berkeley, CA
$675K • 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2081 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Tom was very attentive and helped us to make a reasonable offer, which ended up getting us the house!
Multi-family home buyer closed Sep '13
El Cerrito, CA
El Cerrito, CA
$784K • 5 Bed, 2 Bath, 1941 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom was incredibly patient and supportive of us as we searched for a new house in the midst of the latest bay area real estate boom. He was always available and ready with good advice.
I have no reservations recommending Tom to another home buyer.
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Townhome buyer closed Aug '13
Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
$446K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1636 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom is a fantastic agent that manages to find the right balance between making sure our needs are met, with well timed recommendations or advice as we navigate the house buying process. He never pressured us to place a bid we were uncomfortable putting in; we lost a few bids but that was because ultimately other bidders were spending more than we were comfortable matching. At the end of the day the house we got was perfect for is and wad ours for the price it took to win an not a peney more.
House buyer closed Sep '13
1401 E Juana, San Leandro, CA
1401 E Juana, San Leandro, CA
$594K • 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1416 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
946 61st St, Oakland, CA
946 61st St, Oakland, CA
$599K • 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 1940 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Tom was available to us 24/7 and we felt so supported by him. He took us to see tons of homes and always had our best interest at heart. Even though we ultimately decided not to purchase one particular property at the last minute, he never pressured us one way or the other. Instead, he just gave us all the information and helped us make the right decision for our family. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home. He was caring, informative, and down-to-earth. He doesn't rush you and would answer emails and calls immediately, at anytime of day. As soon as we are ready to purchase a home, we are calling Tom. Thanks for your great customer service!
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Jul '13
17328 Via Melina, San Lorenzo, CA
17328 Via Melina, San Lorenzo, CA
$440K • 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1031 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
If there was an option to rate Tom at a '12' we would have. He could not have done more to help us buy our first home!
House buyer closed Jul '13
658 65th St, Oakland, CA
658 65th St, Oakland, CA
$620K • 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1257 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Tom is an exceptional Real Estate Agent and knows the East Bay Area like the back of his hand. His knowledge of Oakland including the Jack London area is the initial reason why we went with Tom instead of another typical realtor. He is very personable and gets back to us in a very timely manner (literally emails/calls you back within 10 minutes!). Tom is so accessible that you believe you are his only client when in reality he has several others that he's successfully juggling and probably giving equal service. My wife and I always felt comfortable with Tom and trusted his opinion and input. We recommend Tom to any future homebuyers!
Condo buyer closed Jul '13
311 Oak St #317, Oakland, CA
311 Oak St #317, Oakland, CA
$425K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2019 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom is the best! Very dedicated and knowledgeable.
Condo buyer closed Jul '13
1029 Grayson St, Berkeley, CA
1029 Grayson St, Berkeley, CA
$530K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1320 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
I felt very fortunate to have Tom as my agent. He is a seasoned professional who has a keen understanding of the real estate market and the East Bay. You can ask him about the process of buying real estate, the market trends, neighborhood characteristics, or even the history of the East Bay. This was very important to me as I wasn't that familiar with the area. He's also a great communicator, knowing when to listen and explain. He articulates clearly and answers questions clearly, concisely, and completely. I greatly appreciated his patience, his responsiveness, and his availability because as a first-time home buyer, I had a lot of questions. Tom would often respond immediately and at the very latest within hours of my emails, texts, or phone messages. He also went the extra mile to... Show More
Condo buyer closed Jun '13
330 13th St #101, Oakland, CA
330 13th St #101, Oakland, CA
$430K • 1 Bed, 1.5 Bath • New construction • First-time buyer
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer closed Jun '13
1237 Oregon St, Berkeley, CA
1237 Oregon St, Berkeley, CA
$777K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1676 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
2019 Prince St, Berkeley, CA
2019 Prince St, Berkeley, CA
$539K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1546 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
We were first time home buyers and Tom was absolutely tremendous throughout the entire process. Tom was great at helping us to navigate the challenging Bay Area housing market. Tom was well informed about different areas and home values. He patiently showed us countless homes and answered all of our questions before we finally made an offer. In addition, he answer out phone calls and emails day or night, which was really fantastic. Minus the sellers delay, we closed on the home in 21-days! We successfully attained the home of our dreams and Tom was a big part of the process. Tom was really terrific and we highly recommend him.
House buyer closed Jun '13
2269 Mastlands, Oakland, CA
2269 Mastlands, Oakland, CA
$710K • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2850 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom was great! He patiently helped us 'First time buyers' to get our new home. Despite the complications and frustrations of buying a bank owned property, a process that took more than 4 months, Tom stuck with us till the end. Without Tom, we would have given up. Tom was always available to answer our relentless questions and take us to the property multiple times. He helped us price the property correctly and our offer was accepted in a very competitive situation with multiple offers. He helped us get all the documents required by our bank. Because this was a bank owned property, some of these items like HOA docs were hard to find. We could not have closed our loan without Tom's help. He helped us arrange for home warranty and dealt with escrow a 100% for us. When there were issues... Show More
Townhome buyer closed Jun '13
3260 Louise St, Oakland, CA
3260 Louise St, Oakland, CA
$386K • 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 1450 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom was a pleasure to work with. He was very quick to respond and always available to answer questions or get us information about a home or the process.
House buyer closed Jun '13
Castro Valley, CA
Castro Valley, CA
$383K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 864 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom has great insights into East Bay markets and he's helped us make a few competitive offers on short notice. Very responsive and thorough. We really enjoyed working with him.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
$719K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2109 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Townhome buyer closed May '13
6461 Bayview Drive, Oakland, CA
6461 Bayview Drive, Oakland, CA
$651K • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2415 Sq. Ft. • New construction • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
727 Albemarle St, El Cerrito, CA
727 Albemarle St, El Cerrito, CA
$599K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1218 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
Albany, CA
Albany, CA
$599K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1090 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Apr '13
111 Orr Rd, Alameda, CA
111 Orr Rd, Alameda, CA
$720K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1650 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom was really friendly but didn't seem to have a great grasp of the market in the area we were looking at.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
8 Abbott Way, Piedmont, CA
8 Abbott Way, Piedmont, CA
$1.05M • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2025 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
7383 Saroni Dr, Oakland, CA
7383 Saroni Dr, Oakland, CA
$775K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2660 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Mar '13
5934 Columbia Ave, Richmond, CA
5934 Columbia Ave, Richmond, CA
$350K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1121 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
2012 (1 Home)
Tom is easy to talk to, easy to understand. This was my first home purchase and he was able to put me at ease through the entire process.
buyer closed Apr '12
3911 Burckhalter Ave, Oakland, CA, CA
3911 Burckhalter Ave, Oakland, CA, CA
$240K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1144 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
2010 (6 Homes)
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Condo buyer closed Apr '10
Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
$329K • New construction • First-time buyer
We already had our eyes on an apartment when we got in touch with Redfin. Tom was very helpful when it came to putting together out offer, it was accepted, and things went smoothly. We had a few communication problems after that, but the inconvenience of that was outweighed by his helpfulness in other aspects.
House buyer closed Apr '10
Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
$280K • First-time buyer
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Condo buyer closed Mar '10
Dublin, CA
Dublin, CA
$324K • 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 906 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
We had an unusually complex deal because the property was bank-owned and my buying partner was not local, yet Tom was professional, responsive, and gracious from the day we submitted the offer, through the extra paperwork, delayed responses from the seller, and negotiations, to the day we got the keys. He was confident in what he knew, and honest in consulting colleagues and others about what he didn't already know and getting back to us. When the seller's agent was unresponsive, Tom persevered until he made contact with a decision-maker at the large selling bank. Despite the fact that our deal was relatively small and Tom was very busy, I never felt that he was in a hurry, and he always made us feel at ease. Thank you, Tom!
House buyer closed Jan '10
Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
$314K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2141 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
While Tom is friendly, his attention to detail is lacking. This is our second offer with him. In both instances, he made mistakes in the initial contract. In the most recent instance, he left out a receipt of disclosures page required by the seller.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Jan '10
Albany, CA
Albany, CA
$550K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1068 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Multi-family home buyer Offer Not Accepted Jan '10
Alameda, CA
Alameda, CA
$473K • 4 Bed, 4 Bath, 2691 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
2009 (9 Homes)
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Dec '09
Berkeley, CA
Berkeley, CA
$200K • 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1100 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Nov '09
Piedmont, CA
Piedmont, CA
$595K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1422 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
If you're trying to decide whether to go with Redfin or a traditional agent, go with Redfin. And if you're trying to pick a Redfin offer agent, I cannot recommend Tom Hendershot enough. In my experience with traditional agents and Redfin agents, Tom is in the top tier with technical knowledge about houses, construction, and the East Bay market. On top of his knowledge, he has a lot of excitement and energy for what he does, and you cannot imagine how much both his knowledge and personality matter to help you get through this process. Tom loves houses (especially bungalows). As a first time homebuyer, buying on my own and without vast financial resources, I certainly had questions about using Redfin, but after using Redfin, I will never use a traditional agent. The process is just not... Show More
House buyer closed Dec '09
Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
$335K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 982 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Dec '09
Alameda, CA
Alameda, CA
$475K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1660 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Townhome buyer Offer Not Accepted Dec '09
San Ramon, CA
San Ramon, CA
$429K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1605 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Dec '09
Richmond, CA
Richmond, CA
$569K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1182 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Sep '09
Fremont, CA
Fremont, CA
$599K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1980 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Oct '09
Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
$450K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2073 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
Tom really was extremely helpful, professional and friendly. During our (fairly brief) search and bid process, he really couldn't have been better to work with. However, our closing process was extremely rough. I don't think Tom was primarily responsible for the closing process, but he should have been better about coordinating the people who were and keeping us informed about next steps.
House buyer closed Sep '09
Orinda, CA
Orinda, CA
$705K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1917 Sq. Ft.