Testimonials

Kelsea M.

When we wanted to take a wild leap and sell our condo and buy a new construction home during a pandemic, we turned to Jade and Paul Talbot. Paul had helped us buy our Oakland condo five years ago, and we'd kept in touch and been impressed with their East Bay real estate expertise and marketing savvy. We were unsure about buying and selling during COVID, but once we spoke to Paul and Jade and saw how nimbly they'd adapted - including following all safety protocols, creating high-quality virtual home tours, and scheduling private showings - we knew we'd be in good hands. When we first decided to move, Paul and Jade helped us understand the tricky market and patiently worked with us as we figured out exactly what we were looking for. When we found the home we wanted to buy, Paul was right there, connecting us with an incredible lender and helping us quickly put in a strong offer, which wa…

When we wanted to take a wild leap and sell our condo and buy a new construction home during a pandemic, we turned to Jade and Paul Talbot. Paul had helped us buy our Oakland condo five years ago, and we'd kept in touch and been impressed with their East Bay real estate expertise and marketing savvy. We were unsure about buying and selling during COVID, but once we spoke to Paul and Jade and saw how nimbly they'd adapted - including following all safety protocols, creating high-quality virtual home tours, and scheduling private showings - we knew we'd be in good hands. When we first decided to move, Paul and Jade helped us understand the tricky market and patiently worked with us as we figured out exactly what we were looking for. When we found the home we wanted to buy, Paul was right there, connecting us with an incredible lender and helping us quickly put in a strong offer, which was accepted! Paul had experience buying new construction and set our expectations so we were not surprised when there were delays. While we waited for the new house to be built, we worked with Jade and Paul to sell the condo we were living in. After extensive strategizing, we decided to put our condo for sale off-market so we could both continue living in it while the new house was under construction and save on staging + property prep costs. Paul and Jade advised us on how to prep our condo for sale, including connecting us with a wonderful handyman who landscaped our front yard and did some cosmetic touch-ups inside for a reasonable price. Jade arranged a lovely photo shoot and marketed the condo as a "private exclusive" with a transparent price through Compass. They leveraged their extensive network to arrange several private showings, and within days we accepted an offer significantly over the list price, which we were thrilled with. Paul and Jade skillfully negotiated a longer rent-back period so we could stay in the condo until our new home was ready. It was a tight timeline to get the condo listed and sold, and Paul and Jade adeptly managed the process from listing to close of escrow without any hiccups. We are so grateful to have worked with Paul and Jade and had such a smooth and successful buying/selling process, including lots of laughs along the way. Paul and Jade are not only knowledgeable and strategic realtors, but also patient, compassionate, and kind humans who care deeply about their community. We highly recommend the Talbot Team!

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Aram K.

To say that Jade and Paul were integral to our first home purchase would be an understatement. They were the first realtors that we consulted, and we knew right away that they would be reliable, thoughtful, and genuine guides throughout this daunting process. My husband and I were also first-time buyers and had so many questions, but Jade and Paul were patient every step of the way, answering each of our texts and emails with thorough explanation, going above and beyond each time. They are experts in their field, and most importantly, they are incredible individuals/partners/parents. We were so fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with them, and we certainly look forward to working with them again. Thank you, guys!

Jessica S.

We started on this most recent journey after watching their seller's webinar and having just found out we were expecting, decided to see if we could make the move in this crazy market. After previously working with Paul to buy our first home in 2018, we were excited to work with him again, but having both Paul and Jade on our team, I couldn't ask for anything more! These two seriously went above and beyond in helping us get our first home on the market, they came over for a walk-thru to help us come up with a punch list of upgrades so we could get the best ROI that would help us purchase the second home. With a tight deadline and a tight budget, we did quite a bit of DIY but they helped us find the best contractors to help with the upgrades beyond our ability, and also picked out pieces that would give our home the edge it needed to sell quickly. Jade helped stay on top of the contractor…

We started on this most recent journey after watching their seller's webinar and having just found out we were expecting, decided to see if we could make the move in this crazy market. After previously working with Paul to buy our first home in 2018, we were excited to work with him again, but having both Paul and Jade on our team, I couldn't ask for anything more! These two seriously went above and beyond in helping us get our first home on the market, they came over for a walk-thru to help us come up with a punch list of upgrades so we could get the best ROI that would help us purchase the second home. With a tight deadline and a tight budget, we did quite a bit of DIY but they helped us find the best contractors to help with the upgrades beyond our ability, and also picked out pieces that would give our home the edge it needed to sell quickly. Jade helped stay on top of the contractors, and came over several times to map out the projects with them and keep them on schedule. Thanks to their genius marketing plan, our home sold quickly and we were able to start looking for our new home! We ended up driving past a Compass "Coming Soon" listing in a neighborhood we were interested in, and they jumped on it quickly so that we could be one of the first parties to see it before it came on the market. We offered a competitive price, and were quickly accepted and in escrow for our new home within a week of closing on the old home. Paul and Jade were in constant communication with us the entire process, about 4 months start to finish, and I don't think we could've asked for a better team to guide us through the complicated real estate market, during COVID no less!

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James M.

I went through 4 different realtors and each of them were either too busy or too inexperienced. Paul was not just a perfect balance by being available and experienced, but excelled in meeting my schedule's needs for a fast close, having extremely detailed knowledge of house construction, and guiding me confidently and patiently through the negotiations and closing processes. Look, getting a house in the Bay is crazy right now and I had no idea what to do. Paul wasn't there to just support me, but instead paved the path so I could understand what I needed to know to close on the house we wanted. We were able to close the house on our 2nd offer, and without Paul, we probably would still be looking, no joke. I'd recommend any of my friends to Paul, and if you already have a realtor, try Paul out and compare your current one, that's what I did, and I have no regrets

Annie P.

We couldn’t have asked for better realtors than Paul and Jade! They were incredibly communicative, helpful, and knowledgeable in guiding us through buying our first house. Our very first offer was accepted! We moved into a perfect home within 5 weeks of meeting Jade—in the beginning of a global pandemic, no less. We were very lucky to have found them.

David B.

Paul was excellent throughout the whole buying process. I was a first time home buyer and I had a million little questions and Paul helped me with all of them. He was really patient throughout the process. I would highly recommend him.

Eddie F.

When we first talked to Paul we had already talked to a few other agents, but because of his professionalism and approachability we immediately decided to work with Paul. He responded very quickly to our phone calls and emails. He was on top of all documentation and history of any property we looked at. Paul has a lot of relevant contacts in this business. He referred us to an amazing mortgage lender, whom we were very happy with. We felt like Paul wasn't just looking to sell us a house, but really cared about helping us find the 'right' home for our family. We'll definitely work with Paul with all our real estate needs! Highly recommended.

Sam A.

We reached out to Paul and Jade when we were interested in selling our home in East Richmond Heights. We had previously been working with a different realtor but felt that their communication and marketing strategies were lacking. Working with the Talbot team was a breath of fresh air. They are attentive and happy to answer all questions which was especially helpful for us since it was our first time selling a house. Their marketing strategies are current and specialize in digital/social tactics which is so important in the current real estate market. I would highly recommend Jade and Paul to anyone looking to purchase or sell a home. They go above and beyond for their clients. Most importantly, they are great people that are interested in spreading positivity and doing business the right way.

Jessica S.

We started on this most recent journey after watching their seller's webinar and having just found out we were expecting, decided to see if we could make the move in this crazy market. After previously working with Paul to buy our first home in 2018, we were excited to work with him again, but having both Paul and Jade on our team, I couldn't ask for anything more! These two seriously went above and beyond in helping us get our first home on the market, they came over for a walk-thru to help us come up with a punch list of upgrades so we could get the best ROI that would help us purchase the second home. With a tight deadline and a tight budget, we did quite a bit of DIY but they helped us find the best contractors to help with the upgrades beyond our ability, and also picked out pieces that would give our home the edge it needed to sell quickly. Jade helped stay on top of the contractor…

We started on this most recent journey after watching their seller's webinar and having just found out we were expecting, decided to see if we could make the move in this crazy market. After previously working with Paul to buy our first home in 2018, we were excited to work with him again, but having both Paul and Jade on our team, I couldn't ask for anything more! These two seriously went above and beyond in helping us get our first home on the market, they came over for a walk-thru to help us come up with a punch list of upgrades so we could get the best ROI that would help us purchase the second home. With a tight deadline and a tight budget, we did quite a bit of DIY but they helped us find the best contractors to help with the upgrades beyond our ability, and also picked out pieces that would give our home the edge it needed to sell quickly. Jade helped stay on top of the contractors, and came over several times to map out the projects with them and keep them on schedule. Thanks to their genius marketing plan, our home sold quickly and we were able to start looking for our new home! We ended up driving past a Compass "Coming Soon" listing in a neighborhood we were interested in, and they jumped on it quickly so that we could be one of the first parties to see it before it came on the market. We offered a competitive price, and were quickly accepted and in escrow for our new home within a week of closing on the old home. Paul and Jade were in constant communication with us the entire process, about 4 months start to finish, and I don't think we could've asked for a better team to guide us through the complicated real estate market, during COVID no less!

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Sonya T.

I really enjoyed working with Paul. I met Paul -after having a less than stellar experience with my previous agent - and less than a month later I was in contract on my new condo. Paul went above and beyond to help me purchase my first home (did way more than my previous agent who waited for me to do all the research). Paul is honest, knowledgeable about home buying/remodeling and was more than happy to answer the million questions I had about first time home buying. He's extremely responsive to questions, was always on time to appointments, and he never pressured me to put in an offer or make any decision I was uncomfortable with. I will be recommending Paul to all of my friends! Thanks Paul!

Huan L.

Paul was the absolute perfect real estate agent! Not only is he a joy to be around with his positive friendly attitude and fun sense of humor, he is also extremely hard working. He is always responsive, works crazy hours to make sure we meet our deadlines, and truly goes the extra mile for his clients. He helped us through many "tedious" tasks, like reading through hundred page long documents to give us an easily digestible summary, calling and corresponding with multiple listing agents and HOAs, showing us properties on weekends or late evenings to accommodate our schedule, etc. Even after we closed on a place, he continued to help check in on us, guided us through our move in, made sure we understood many of the hidden rules/regulations of the HOA so that we could be well informed going into our new community. The list goes on! You'd be crazy not to work with this guy. There's a reason…

Paul was the absolute perfect real estate agent! Not only is he a joy to be around with his positive friendly attitude and fun sense of humor, he is also extremely hard working. He is always responsive, works crazy hours to make sure we meet our deadlines, and truly goes the extra mile for his clients. He helped us through many "tedious" tasks, like reading through hundred page long documents to give us an easily digestible summary, calling and corresponding with multiple listing agents and HOAs, showing us properties on weekends or late evenings to accommodate our schedule, etc. Even after we closed on a place, he continued to help check in on us, guided us through our move in, made sure we understood many of the hidden rules/regulations of the HOA so that we could be well informed going into our new community. The list goes on! You'd be crazy not to work with this guy. There's a reason this guy has five stars! :)

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Noela L.

Paul Talbot is an amazing real estate agent. He will work relentlessly until you find the right place. During the two plus years that he worked with us (very indecisive, first-time buyers) he never gave up. When we met him, we didn't even have a loan pre-approval, something that had already deterred other agents from wanting to work with us. Paul was happy to help us through that process and, once pre-approved, to start the more serious house-hunt. In this crazy Bay Area market, it took a long time for us to be really ready to bid. He would never show signs of impatience through the dozens of houses he would find for us. He would say, with total confidence, "we would find the perfect place for you guys" and indeed he did! On our second bid, and for a price we were more than comfortable with. He also made sure the quite tricky negotiation process run smoothly, and, once the house was ours…

Paul Talbot is an amazing real estate agent. He will work relentlessly until you find the right place. During the two plus years that he worked with us (very indecisive, first-time buyers) he never gave up. When we met him, we didn't even have a loan pre-approval, something that had already deterred other agents from wanting to work with us. Paul was happy to help us through that process and, once pre-approved, to start the more serious house-hunt. In this crazy Bay Area market, it took a long time for us to be really ready to bid. He would never show signs of impatience through the dozens of houses he would find for us. He would say, with total confidence, "we would find the perfect place for you guys" and indeed he did! On our second bid, and for a price we were more than comfortable with. He also made sure the quite tricky negotiation process run smoothly, and, once the house was ours, held our hands through every step of the paper work. Since he's very knowledgeable in house remodeling himself, he even helped with the house renovations by recommending contractors, materials, walking us through the process of requesting permits in Oakland, etc. And, to our surprise, he presented us with a lovely welcome-to-the-neighborhood goodie bag! My husband and I couldn't be more grateful to have worked with him.

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Adil S.

Paul went 1000% beyond our expectations on all aspects of buying a new home in the East Bay. We reached out to him to view an Open House listing. He came with a few additional suggestions for us that we discussed and approve over email that all turned out to be very high on the list. He put the time and effort to understand what we were really looking for. Once we started to close in on our top choice, we asked Paul if he could show us 5 additional houses on a few mins notice on a weekday so we can be sure we've seen all the alternatives and gone with the best choice and he made it happen! We did move forward with our top choice house and put in an offer. Paul led all the negotiations for us and even arranged for a great contractor to come in and evaluate all the work the house needed. We went back and forth three times with the offer and in the end, ended up pulling out from our offer w…

Paul went 1000% beyond our expectations on all aspects of buying a new home in the East Bay. We reached out to him to view an Open House listing. He came with a few additional suggestions for us that we discussed and approve over email that all turned out to be very high on the list. He put the time and effort to understand what we were really looking for. Once we started to close in on our top choice, we asked Paul if he could show us 5 additional houses on a few mins notice on a weekday so we can be sure we've seen all the alternatives and gone with the best choice and he made it happen! We did move forward with our top choice house and put in an offer. Paul led all the negotiations for us and even arranged for a great contractor to come in and evaluate all the work the house needed. We went back and forth three times with the offer and in the end, ended up pulling out from our offer which also created additional work and a tricky situation around receiving our initial deposit back. At this point, Paul did not have any financial incentive left in the deal but he worked his hardest to ensure that we got our deposit back. He kept us fully in the loop, calling us regularly to give us updates, and ensuring he won't rest till we got the deposit returned. And we did! We're definitely working with no one else but Paul on our next home purchase and we would recommend him in a heartbeat to anyone. You will not find a better, more responsible, thoughtful, and knowledgeable real estate agent than Paul. We consider him a partner and a friend. Paul, you're amazing! Thank you.

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David K.

As first time home-buyers, Paul was the perfect agent to work with. He's incredibly patient informative, and taught us everything we know about what it means to buy a home. Paul is an honest person, and never sugarcoated the East Bay housing market. He was incredibly flexible with his schedule and was always willing to work with meeting us on the weekends or after work. Having an agent you can rely on and trust made both of us feel so much more prepared to make the quick and tough decisions that are required to get into contract with a house. Once in escrow, he continued to be an amazing communicator, teacher, and bulldog that helped us successfully negotiate our contract and get us our keys in less than three weeks. On top of that, Paul's an incredibly friendly, smart, and thoughtful guy - and we're so grateful that our new house is just a few blocks away from his! TL/DR: Do yourself a …

As first time home-buyers, Paul was the perfect agent to work with. He's incredibly patient informative, and taught us everything we know about what it means to buy a home. Paul is an honest person, and never sugarcoated the East Bay housing market. He was incredibly flexible with his schedule and was always willing to work with meeting us on the weekends or after work. Having an agent you can rely on and trust made both of us feel so much more prepared to make the quick and tough decisions that are required to get into contract with a house. Once in escrow, he continued to be an amazing communicator, teacher, and bulldog that helped us successfully negotiate our contract and get us our keys in less than three weeks. On top of that, Paul's an incredibly friendly, smart, and thoughtful guy - and we're so grateful that our new house is just a few blocks away from his! TL/DR: Do yourself a favor and work with Paul! 5 stars! 2 thumbs up! Bravo! He's fantastic!

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Dan G.

Paul helped my wife and I buy our first home in Oakland in 2018. He was kind, professional, and very knowledgeable about the entire home buying process including aspects of mortgages, HELOCs and refinancing. In addition, Paul also has an extensive background in home remodeling and construction thanks to his dad who was an iron worker. It was reassuring to have a realtor who was both an expert at the home buying process and home construction since we were buying a fixer upper and didn't know how much it could cost to initially remodel our house. Paul knew exactly how much each remodel project would cost and what issues we should look out for during the home inspection. Both Paul and Jade have specialized knowledge about the housing market in the Bay Area particularly the east bay. I would absolutely recommend them for any potential homebuyer.

Alyssa P.

My partner and I recently purchased our first home with the help of Jade and Paul. As first time home-buyers, we had so many questions about the process. Jade and Paul always welcomed our questions, gave us detailed answers, and were supportive throughout the home-buying process. With their expertise, we went from being curious about buying a home to closing in less than two months! It was a pleasure working with them and we highly recommend them.

Amy K.

We met Paul when he helped us find our first condo back in 2017. Paul is a lot of fun to work with, really knowledgeable, and so on top of things. He gave us great advice and guidance when it came to helping us put in our bid, inspections, etc - we ended up getting our condo (our first bid), despite not being the highest bidder. We reached out to Paul again when we were ready to sell our place this year and he was, once again, amazing. This time, Jade and Paul put together a marketing package that really helped sell our place. The process was being drawn out by the buyer, but Paul helped us navigate those waters. We closed our sale the day before shelter-in-place went into effect. We loved working with Paul and Jade and would highly recommend this amazing duo.

Mollie D.

After working with them off and on for nearly 3 years, my husband and I finally found a home that fit what we were looking for. Paul negotiated a price that was less than asking (nearly unheard of out here) and helped us through a drawn out escrow (due to the shelter-in-place order). I highly recommend Paul and Jade.