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Elena B.
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIEDI have been looking at homes for several years now, but a recent change in my situation required fast action to secure a place for my family. Luckily, Bret was there to guide me through the process as a first-time homebuyer and identified the perfect condo for my needs within a week. Bret was highly proactive handling any issues that came up, including contacting the HOA for documents, connecting me with an excellent mortgage broker, and working with the title company to make sure the closing went through without delay. Bret is an outstanding professional with deep knowledge of real estate, a vast network of trusted connections, and skills to seamlessly navigate the competitive Bay Area market. I highly recommend Bret to anyone looking to buy or sell a home, and wouldn't hesitate to work with him again in the future.
Dbonomicirelli
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED I had the pleasure of working with Bret for the selling of my condo in Redwood Shores. He helped with the staging and the cleaning. He kept me informed throughout the process of selling. He even did some gardening work and disposed of a bookcase in the garage for me. I highly recommend his services. I was a real pleasure working with him.
Mirahong2003
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED Bret is an excellent real estate professional with strong knowledge of the local market, clear and timely communication, high responsiveness, and meticulous attention to detail. We worked with him to purchase a house in the Bay Area after he was recommended by our relatives who live there, and we were very pleased with the recommendation. Since we live on the East Coast, touring homes promptly was a challenge. He went above and beyond to tailor his services to our specific needs, often making pre-visits to properties we were interested in and sharing his insights with us. This was especially valuable because our opportunities to visit the Bay Area in person were limited. Throughout the process, he was organized and respectful, making everything as smooth as possible. He was very easy to work with, never pressured us to make rushed decisions, and consistently helped us make well-informed choices. His professionalism allowed us to feel comfortable and cared for every step of the way. He followed through on all of his promises and action items promptly, ensuring no questions were left unanswered. We would gladly work with him again if the need arises and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a trustworthy and responsible agent.
Cadystan7
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED Brett did a wonderful job guiding me through the process of selling of selling my late father's home. He was very knowledgeable, very supportive and gave me excellent advice on what needed to be done to get the home sold for the best price. He promptly answered all my calls and kept me abreast of everything regarding what needed to be done once the house was sold. I would recommend Brett to everyone! He performed above and beyond all my expectations for a realtor who helped to sell my father's house under these very emotional circumstances. I will be forever grateful! Terri Foster
Elsner2227
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED I am so happy having Bret Evans as the realtor for selling my sisters house. I never sold a house before and was so lost. The first time I introduced myself to Bret and explained my situation to him he made me feel so much better. He said don't worry that he would walk me through it and he did. He returned all my calls and explained things so I could understand. He is warm, friendly, understanding and professional. I highly recommend you ask for Bret Evans in selling your next property!
Vwu94065
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED Bret Evans did an outstanding job helping us purchase our new home and sell our previous property. He was a pleasure to work withaEUR"professional, knowledgeable, experienced, and dedicated. Bret provided excellent guidance and advice at every stage of both the buying and selling process. He took the time to listen to our needs and concerns, ensuring that we felt supported throughout. His exceptional management skills made the entire process seamless, from preparing our new home for move-in to getting our former property market-ready. We highly recommend Bret to anyone looking to buy or sell their home!
Greg Y.
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED I highly recommend Bret Evan's as a Real Estate agent. Bret handled the sale of my East Bay condominium very smoothly. Bret was a model of professionalism and efficiency. My wife and I met with Bret and explained our desires and expectations from the sale of our property. Bret promptly (2 days) presented us with a marketing plan and strategy to sell our property. I should mention that Bret accommodated our travel schedule and met with us Sunday afternoon right after Thanksgiving while we were in the Bay Area. We live in Hawaii and Bret made the whole remote sales process very easy. His took care of all the cleaning, staging, repair work and inspections. The people and companies Bret choose to help prepare my property for sale were all very reasonably priced. We felt very comfortable trusting Bret to manage the sale of our property. My wife and I found Bret to be extremely knowledgeable about the Bay Area real estate market. He explained the current status of the market and helped us come to a selling price that we were satisfied with and that had a high probability of a sale. Our property was on the market for only one week before we accepted an offer. Bret handled all facets of the sale and was in constant communication with me. He responded to all our calls, texts, and emails promptly. Usually within one to two hours. Bret has an open, even keel personality that made us feel very comfortable from the beginning of the sale process. If you are planning on selling property in the Bay Area I strongly recommend Bret Evans
Rita M.
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED Bret Evans made selling my home a very positive experience from start to end. He is a true professional who is knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. He was always quick to respond to my questions and provided guidance about needed repairs & upgrades. As a result, I was able to get more than my asking price with multiple bids. If I could leave a 5+ star review I certainly would! I recommend Bret to anyone selling or buying a home.
Camobouquets
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED Bret was a pleasure to work with. Excellent communication, incredibly fast response time to our many questions. The condo needed a lot of updating, Bret took on the project, and the results were astonishing. From the flooring to the light fixtures, the make over was fast & fabulous. The condo was also staged with exquisite furnishings. Brets knowledge of the market enabled us to sell at an extremely good price. I would highly recommend Bret to anyone buying or selling.
Mgthomas3
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED Bret was excellent in helping sell my sister's condo in Menlo Park! I, as trustee, though not living in the state of Calilfornia, benefitted greatly from Bret's knowledge of the process and the market. His communications skills are outstanding. I would highly recommend him to others!
Bwestlake88
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED Look no further for a fantastic realtor. Bret sold my mother's house for us and made an emotional task as easy and compassionate as possible. He took extra time to explain the process of selling and his communication with us was superb. Bret negotiated a price far above what we had anticipated with the sale closing without a hitch. I wish I had another house to sell because I have already found a special realtor for life. I can't say enough about the most positive experience Bret provided selling the home I grew up in.
Sfdogma
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED Bret has been the property manager for my rental home for the past several years. I live about an hours drive away so his help is indispensable to me. He is thorough, knowledgeable and always quick to respond to any issues that may arise with the tenants or any questions that I may have. If repairs or maintenance is required Bret is always able to recommend the best tradespeople based on his experience over the years. He is very easy to work with and makes the moving in and moving out process with tenants seamless for all. He has gone above and beyond sometimes doing small repairs, purchasing appliances or just driving by the house to make sure all is OK. I give Bret my highest recommendation!
Kjlangra
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED Bret was very helpful in the purchase of our new home. He is knowledgeable in this local market and great assistance in the price negotiation. And I would recommend Bret to anyone interested in buying a home here.
John C.
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED This was our second time using Bret to sell properties. First a condo in Redwood Shores, and now our primary residence and a rental condo. Bret is very knowledgeable about the market conditions and the other similar houses for sale in the area. Very helpful throughout the process and kept us informed every step of the process. Listens to our concerns and always worked to make sure we were comfortable and well informed.
Jrpnedh
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED Bret came highly recommended by a family member who had used his help selling their place a year ago. To ensure our home was prepared for the market, Bret helped identify areas on which to focus for value-added updates. Since we had moved out of the area prior to listing our home, he helped us with these updates by soliciting bids for the proposed work and overseeing the work to ensure it was done well and within a reasonably quick timeframe given current challenges in supply chain and labor. He even helped to personally replace a new shrub when it suddenly died while the home was on market and we were away. During our time working with Bret, market conditions changed quickly with the rapid rise in mortgage rates resulting in a less-favorable market for sellers. Although it was not fun to hear the news, Bret was honest about the market status while remaining supportive of our desired approach. The information he supplied kept us grounded and helped us arrive at a price that made the most sense in this challenging time. He gave us space when we didn't want to accept offers that weren't to our liking and at the same time provided feedback that ensured we didn't miss an opportunity with a buyer when it did come. Overall, Bret was an exceptional agent, going above and beyond to help us prepare our home and navigate a tough market, while ensuring that we got the best price possible for our home at the time.
Robosport83
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED I strongly recommend that anyone looking to buy or sell property in the Bay Area contact Bret Evans. Bret possesses every attribute we wanted in our real estate agent: responsive, hard working, knowledgeable, and efficient. Most importantly, you can trust Bret's advice. He makes no-nonsense, practical analyses of an ever-changing market and guided us to the right property at the right price. Bret also has a great team of professionals for interior/exterior repairs and renovations that make pre-sale, or post-purchase, work easy. We truly feel lucky to have worked with Bret and are certain you will feel the same.
Beverly T.
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED Bret guided us through a challenging market to sell our house quickly. Within 2 weeks of signing with Bret, he had our property prepped, staged and listed. We never felt like we were at a disadvantage living in another state because Bret updated us regularly. He did a great job of explaining the process and the paperwork from start to finish. We highly recommend Bret Evans to anyone considering buying or selling their home.
Madabuu
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED Bret is a consummate professional who helped us sell our house with no pressure or drama. Our expectations were definitely exceeded. We are impressed with not only the result , but how smooth the entire process was. We feel lucky to have found Bret.
J C.
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED We decided on Bret Evans to represent us as our listing agent after interviewing three other realtors and speaking with three of his previous clients which he provided to us as references. Bret impressed us by his professionalism, sincerity, and experience. He was communicative, resourceful, dependable, and conscientious in the entire process. He made arrangements to get our condo ready that included retaining a cleaning company to have the place cleaned, finding a handyman to perform minor repairs, hiring a staging company to stage the condo to our specifications, and coordinating all the logistics of listing and the sales. Overall, Bret was truly wonderful and had made the process of selling a condo remotely much more pleasant, seamless, and beyond our expectations. We are most singularly impressed by his closed loop communication and attention to detail which are a rarity. We want to recognize Bret for making the best effort to help his clients and definitely recommend him highly to others without any reservations. We look forward to working with him again in the future.
Ngcoelho
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED Brett is an exceptional and extremely professional agent who helped us purchase a condo in a very competitive and unfamiliar area. We appreciated his knowledge and feedback as well as his support and understanding of our situation. Brett also has helped with recommending professionals to upgrade and enhance our new property. Brett is always willing to go the extra mile to resolve any unforeseen issues. As a homeowner for over 50 years, he stands out as the #1agent we have ever used. We cant thank him enough!
Jessica M.
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED Bret provided fantastic service to me as I prepared to sell my home and throughout the entire process. I had a bit of cosmetic work done to prepare my home for sale and he advised and negotiated with the construction team to ensure every detail of my home was done with the high standards we expected of the crew. He communicated with me on a frequent basis, and any call or text from me was always returned promptly. He had a very good eye for detail and would often bring attention to things I had not considered, which helped the process along and certainly contributed to the fact that my home was sold for top dollar. If I needed someone to check on the property or even take the recycle bins to the curb, Bret was there. I could not have asked for a better agent to help me prepare and sell my home.
Mirna M.
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED What I can say in addition to our deepest "thank you". I had a property to sell. We interviewed 6 realtors. All were excellent, professional, and with an amazing curriculum that it was very hard to choose only one realtor to represent us. We decided to go with Bret Evans because he was the most local to the property. He recommended the minimum amount of work and he got it done in about 10 days, finding competitive bids to make the work, cleaners, etc. He supervised the whole process. We did not put a foot on the property after giving him the keys. He sold our place in 4 days with multiple offers above the asking price. Brett, thank you so much for being an outstanding Realtor and an excellent person. With your eyes closed, you can trust in his abilities.
Pavel
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED Bret was exceptionally professional and he helped us to buy a great house in a very competitive market. He showed us many listings, explained pros and cons of different neighborhoods, provided valuable recommendations on pricing, and patiently supported us throughout the entire process.
Jkeith56
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED Bret is an exceptional agent. I work with a lot of real estate agents up and down the Peninsula and Bret is one of the more professional, knowledgeable, and delightful agents to work with. Bret has represented me as the buyer on three properties in San Mateo County and the entire process from beginning to end went as we hoped it would. Bret is quick to answer questions, knowledgeable of the market, and always super responsive. I've completed multiple transactions with Bret and all of them have gone as planned. I highly recommend Bret and his team.
Mj306
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED Bret was our agent for both the sale of our home and the purchase of a new home. Timing was very important to us and working with the same agent made the process easier. We had to be out of town when our home was sold and Bret handled getting everything ready for the open house and an accepted offer within the same week.We would use Bret again - just not this next year - I need a rest from packing.
Klptacek
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED We listed our condo with Bret. Bret went far beyond our expectations for a listing agent. We are out of town owners. Our condo needed extensive upgrades prior to the listing. Bret took care of EVERYTHING for us. He arranged for multiple contractors to view our condo and provided multiple bids for carpet, painting, kitchen renovation including new countertops and appliances, floor polishing and many small miscellaneous repairs. Bret supervised the work and sent pictures of all the completed work. Our previous tenant had left quite a bit of miscellaneous items in the unit. Bret had everything removed as needed. He even routinely checked the mailbox to keep it clear of junk mail. Bret arranged for staging of the condo - it looked beautiful! He also arranged for the 360 degree video tour of the condo which clearly and accurately showed off the space. Bret put on open houses during the weekends.Bret was very knowledgeable of the market and clearly advised us on the recommended listing price and the resulting selling price. We highly recommend Bret Evans as your real estate professional.
Linaredwood L.
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED Bret helped us to buy a home in very hot market of 2021. We really appreciate all his advice, patience and the professionalism during the process. Bret was extremely responsive through the process and is a great real estate agent to work with!
Mhobeych1
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED We have bought and sold multiple properties in the Bay Area and we can confidently say that Bret was one of the best real estate agent we had. He helped us ready the property, lined up contractors, cleaners and stagers, properly estimated the value of the property, found multiple buyers and closed the deal in very short time. We couldnt be any happier and highly recommend his services.
S N.
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED When it came time to sell our condo in Redwood Shores, Bret inspected the unit and pointed out areas that needed repair or other love. But each remark of his started with "I know a guy...". Bret's knowledge of local vendors saved us a lot of time and money.We really appreciated his patience with us and his ability to remain calm under pressure. He clearly did his best to make everything go smoothly.
Piyush P.
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED We had a great experience working with Bret. He has extensive experience working in the Bay Area, more specifically around Redwood Shores, and knows the place really well. What we liked the most about Bret is his responsiveness and style of communication. At every step of the process he kept us informed to ensure we are fully aware. He's also someone who we felt had our best interest at heart and wasn't in a hurry to close a transaction. We'd highly recommend Bret to anyone looking to find a house in the Peninsula!
Piyush P.
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED We had a great experience working with Bret. He has extensive experience working in the Bay Area, more specifically around Redwood Shores, and knows the place really well. What we liked the most about Bret is his responsiveness and style of communication. At every step of the process he kept us informed to ensure we are fully aware. Hes also someone who we felt had our best interest at heart and wasnt in a hurry to close a transaction. Wed highly recommend Bret to anyone looking to find a house in the Peninsula!
Herbdecker
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED Bret is at the top of all realtors I have dealt in my life. If you expect personal service, constant contact and communication and the desire to represent you in a realtor, then you need Bret Evans.
John C.
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED Outstanding.I feel Bret has expert knowledge in our community of Redwood Shores.He has been helpful to me for years ( at least 15 yrs) while I wasin and out of possibly putting my property up for sale. When I decided it was not quite time, he helped me find vendors for cleaning and repairs.Needless to say when i finally did make the move to sell, he was the only choice. In my case he had the difficult task of representing both buyer and seller. I feel he did an outstanding job representing up both.He found excellent contractors to quote repairs in an effort to quantify the "as is" sales price.He was always available for discussion, night or day.In the end, he expedited the sale with flawless precision through escrow and working with 1031 exchange intermediaries. Bottom line, I could not have asked for a better experience.He is a true professional.
Rahul
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED Bret helped us sell our condo in Redwood Shores in 2020 during the pandemic period. He did a great job with the whole process. To begin with, he gave us clear expectations on the process and his services. The unit needed some work - he worked with multiple vendors for a quick turnaround, fixing some of the issues himself. Bret took full ownership of all the necessary work ensuring we didn't have to meet multiple folks during this period. We also appreciated his responsiveness and candid answers for all our questions. Bret has helped us with multiple services in the past years and has always impressed with his knowledge of the area. If you're looking to buy or sell in Redwood Shores then we wholeheartedly recommend working with Bret!
Hegerichp86
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED I cant say enough about Bret Evans, who helped me sell my condo on Redwood Shores. I needed to sell my home at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and wasnt sure if I was going to be able to pull it off. Bret assured me that it could be done, and made himself available to me immediately. His knowledge of the Redwood Shores market is extensive. He went way above and beyond to help get my house ready for market, and was even willing to keep his eye on my contactors when I was not available. Bret is very knowledgeable, extremely trustworthy and professional, and a very likable guy. He was always available to me, was easy to communicate with, and he made the sale of my home and my move a whole lot less stressful. If you dont give him a call, youre doing yourself a disservice. What are you waiting for?
David L.
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED Bret is the expert agent in the Hastings Shore lane community. We appreciate his help during the difficult and stressful period of closing on a property.
Herrman T.
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED Bret was of great help during our condo buying process. His knowledge of the area was great and he was able quickly asses our needs and priorities and point us in the right direction. Additionally Bret is very personable which made it really easy for us to talk to him!
Pavel
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED Bret helped to buy my first house in Redwood City. He negotiated a good contact for me, clearly explained the overall process, and was very supportive even after closing the deal.
Grantono
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED Bret was extremely helpful in our first home purchase. We had no idea what to expect and had tons of questions. He was always available to be reached by phone or text to answer any questions or set up appointments to view homes. He has a lot of experience in this field so he was able to point out things to look for that we never would have thought of. Definitely will recommend Bret to any friends or family looking to purchase or sell their home. Thanks again Bret!
7876045
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED Bret's knowledge and expertise - particularly of Redwood Shores market - was instrumental in selling my home quickly for an excellent price. He walked me through each step along the way and helped me with the things that needed to get done to get my house to market and sold during a pandemic.
Linaredwood L.
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED Bret is very professional and knowledgeable. He sold my condo very fast for a good price and was helping me during the process. I enjoyed working with Bret and highly recommend him!
Tandy C.
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED If you decided to use Bret Evans as the realtor to sell your home, you made the right decision. Because of his 20+ years of experience in selling homes on the SF peninsula and his past results, it was an easy decision for me to pick him when I was ready to sell. He puts in 120% effort in his work, keeps in constant communication with the seller and follows through on every detail of the home sale. He is warm, personable, and professional and respects his clients needs and wishes. He was able to secure me a higher than expected final selling price. If you are still deciding who to use, just look at his previous results and talk to him. You will not be disappointed.
Mgulraja
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED I highly recommend Bret Evans, he definitely goes above and beyond the call of duty. Even during tense negotiations, Bret always kept his cool and took the time to explain all my options. He also arranged the property inspection, all documentation and the signing was super easy with a mobile notary. Thanks Bret!
Kazumiohira
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED When my friends and neighbors were unable to recommend their agents because of unsatisfactory experiences, I just walked into the closest realtor office near my mothers house to find an agent. A I am so glad that Bret happened to be in the office that day. A And guess what, I would recommend Bret to all my friends and everyone else who is looking for an agent!A Bret went beyond the call of duty helping me get my mothers house ready for sale. The getting ready part took much longer than anticipated because of the HOA, but once it got on the market, the house sold in a few days and above asking price. A Bret makes good recommendations and understands the market and what will sell a house. A He is responsive and keeps his clients updated frequently.A If you want a true professionalA to help with your property I highly recommend Bret!
Jnewls
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED Bret is the BEST. He is professional, courteous, knowledgeable and will stop at nothing to help his clients. He goes above and beyond, he works hard and without complaint. He has sold two of our properties and if I could I would work with him again. You won't be sorry using Bret.
Cal O.
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED Bret keeps on top of things. He stays current throughout the entire deal. He seems to be one step ahead at all times which was very helpful. We will definitely recommend him to our family and friends.
Mgstefani
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED We had a great experience working with Bret. Bret helped us sell our condo in Redwood Shores and buy a townhouse in Foster City. Bret sold our condo in less than 2 weeks from us moving out, which was very important to us. We also got above asking price! His marketing plan worked perfectly. Less than a week after that, we made an offer on a townhouse in Foster City, and got it for below asking! Bret's strong knowledge of the market helped us maximize the value in the condo and get the best price for the townhouse purchase.He is a full-service agent. Prior to the sale of the condo, he coordinated the staging, got me in touch with carpet installers, and even re-did the grout around our kitchen sink himself!Bret was very responsive throughout the whole process. It was apparent from the start that any email, text, or call that I sent to Bret would be responded to as soon as possible. He worked around our busy schedules, meeting with us multiple times on nights and weekends.Don't risk using a cut rate agent. I've seen homes sit on the market for months because they are overpriced. Some end up not selling at all. Go with Bret! He knows the market and can get you a fair price as a buyer or seller.
Zuser20141121110254792
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED Bret was great to work with. He was very knowledgeable about the local market conditions, offering expert advice on how to manage our home sale from the preparation of the house to all the intricate details of the actual sale. Bret was patient with us and we always felt like he had our best interest at heart. He often went above and beyond to help us with the home sale. Most importantly the house sold quickly and for more than the asking price. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Bret for your home sale. You will be treated fairly, with integrity, expert knowledge and won't be disappointed.
Tarcsa
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED Bret recently sold our home in Redwood City. We were very happy with his services. He was very professional and helped us through the whole process from day one until we closed the sale. He was always available to answer all questions. He was even there for us physically helping to move some of our furniture. He is very familiar with the market, honest and responsive.We are happy that we selected Bret, and we would highly recommend him for selling or buying your next home. He is dedicated to his clients and keeps them informed of progress in the transaction.
Tim D.
Review for Member: Bret Evans
ZillowVERIFIED Bret sold my property in one day. That says it all, I think. More than that, the sales price was at or near the top of the market. Bret has an outstanding network and terrific local knowledge of the market, and of course his knowledge of the process of buying or selling a home is at the expert level.
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