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Samantha M.
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIEDI had such a great experience working with David Holmes ! From start to finish, he was professional, responsive, and truly cared about making the process as smooth as possible. He was always available to answer questions, explain every detail clearly, and guide me through each step with patience and expertise. What stood out the most was how attentive and honest he was I never felt pressured, just fully supported.
Rachel O.
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED We looked at 9 Burton Vista in Lafayette, to seriously buy it, not some bored tourists. We loved it from the pictures and we live nearby and need an upgrade. David ruined it. The house had a cute fish tank when you walk in. Kids run up to look at it and he scolds them. Dude seriously? Just wipe down hand prints. You dont hear car salesman yelling about finger prints. And they are selling something a fraction of the price. Then we use the elevator and get yelled at again. There were no signs not to use it. Suddenly our future home didnt feel like home at all. He single handely ruined the vibe completely. If I was a seller, he is the last person I would use.
PatrickWelborn
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED Selling in todays saturated market is no small feat, but David Holmes made it feel not only achievableaEUR"he made it successful. From day one, David delivered a clear plan and then executed it with creativity and grit: standout marketing, thoughtful staging guidance, targeted outreach, and smart timing. He handled showings and feedback with professionalism, communicated proactively, and navigated every curveball without drama. Most importantly, David negotiated brilliantly, protecting our interests and pushingaEUR"respectfully but firmlyaEUR"to achieve our asking price. He was our strategist, advocate, and problem-solver at every step. Above and beyond doesnt begin to cover it. If youre looking for an agent who blends ingenuity with results, David is the person you want in your corner. Once a stranger, now lifelong friend.
Tiffany G.
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED My husband and I happened to connect with David by chance through Zillow when we requested a home tour at the start of our home buying journey almost 2 years ago! That day, David was prompt, professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and SO patient. Although we only requested to see two homes, he suggested that since we had a free day and it was the start of our first home buying experience, to take a tour of the area to get a sense of the market. He spent probably half a day with us driving around the area that day, and we must have seen 3-4 places in multiple neighborhoods. Being a young couple, home buying was an intimidating experience and David was extremely responsive and educational throughout the time we've known him. I mean, the level of patience he had with us is demonstrated by the fact that he stuck with us over 2 years of on-and-off home hunting! When we finally found our opportunity, David made himself available day and night to make sure we felt comfortable moving forward and getting all our documents completed promptly. We are so pleased in our first home now, thanks to David's guidance!
Amy W.
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED Ive worked with David Holmes three times nowaEUR"he helped us buy our first home, sell it six years later, and then buy our current placeaEUR"and I honestly wouldnt even think about using anyone else. Hes incredibly attentive and always on top of things. Super responsive, easy to talk to, and just genuinely helpful throughout the whole process. He goes way beyond what youd expect from a realtor, whether its answering random late-night questions, setting up last-minute showings, or just being there with solid advice when we needed it. One of the things I appreciate most is that hes never pushy. He gave us space to figure things out, and he had so much patience as we changed our minds, explored different ideas, and took our time. He was always understanding and rolled with whatever direction we were headed in without missing a beat. On top of all that, hes just really good at what he does. Insightful, experienced, and someone you can trust to look out for you. If youre looking for a realtor who truly cares and makes the whole experience smoother and less stressful, David is your person.
Surfcottonspoint
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED David helped us navigate through an immensely complex land transaction, with great success. We achieved a sale, with numerous obstacles, requiring a team of experts, which was pulled together from David's large contact base. We had surveyors, real estate attorney, drone/lidar surveyor and a escrow/title team who got it across the finish line. We were able to strategically sequence the events, so as to maximize value and create a path to sell the main property later. Not sure we would have achieved this without David as our quarterback. Highly recommend.
Corinne T.
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED Thanks to David I am now the proud owner of a beautiful home in the Oakland Hills. David has excellent negotiating skills and guided me through the entire buying process. He also connected me to loan broker which made my offer a strong one. We beat out an all-cash offer on the house. I highly recommend David to help you find and acquire your dream home! ??
Americo C.
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED I had a wonderful experience working with David. A great professional whos not only hyper knowledgeable about all real estate matters, but also anticipate your needs. David quickly got a grasp of my expectations and drove you through the acquisition process smoothly, leveraging his extensive network to ease my journey. We started with a professional relation and ended with my home acquired and a friendly relationship. I highly recommend David, you wont be disappointed.
Amber E.
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED David was instrumental in the process of buying our home. He was so friendly, extremely knowledgable, and a master of his craft. David was very responsive and communicative, not only answering any and all questions we had, but welcoming them. When we found a home we were interested in, he quickly helped us with detailed comparative market analyses and breaking down disclosures. We closed on time with our home and he was with us every step of the way, even into the wee hours of the morning. If youre wanting to buy a house in the East Bay, look no further than David!
Margaux K.
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED David proved to be an exceptional realtor throughout our home-buying journey. He demonstrated an unparalleled understanding of our preferences and budget, skillfully guiding us through the intricacies of offers and ultimately securing the ideal property for my husband and me. I wholeheartedly endorse David without any reservations, particularly for first-time homebuyers. His wealth of knowledge, transparency, and expertise were instrumental in leading us to our dream home!
Mark F.
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED David went above and beyond for us. My wife and I are first time home buyers and David de-mystified the process, soothed our anxieties, and was with us every step of the way as we navigated the housing market. He is generous with his time and knowledge. He was very easy to communicate with and worked around our hectic schedules to consult with us. He?s a genuine good person and it was always a delight talking to him even when we are talking about interest rate predictions! We are so happy he was on our team as we closed on our home!
Sarah R.
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED David is wonderful to work with. As first-time home buyers, my husband and I went on a rollercoaster of highs and lows while home searching. David made the whole buying process a lot less scary by taking the time to explain each step of the way. He would check in with us during the waiting period and give his expert opinion on what to look out for. When we lost out on our first home bid, I was feeling very dejected and doubt we could ever find a home in the Bay Area. David was there to help me gain perspective on the search process and we found a new home that exceeded our original expectations. We could not have bought our home without him.
Tyler M.
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED We worked with David on our first home purchase and are so grateful we did! One of his previous clients recommended him for his patience, kindness, and overall positive presence through a difficult and intimidating first-time process. We purchased in an area slightly away from Davids location of expertise, but he did have some experience in the area. He was flexible and extremely responsive, he was very willing to go at our pace, and we were fortunate enough to close on our very first offer with him! We recommend David for any first time buyer looking for an expert that can lead through the process, provide a comforting and level head, and get the job done.
Anthony8880play
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED David has been in my corner/life for ten years now. He can help you with an easy purchase, or the most difficult one. He is not only an expert in the bay area and greater bay area, he is also an expert in the inner workings of purchasing and selling. His contacts and expertise helped me big time in this most recent purchase. In short, I didnt want to sell to buy. Like most people in this position, its a complicated one. He helped sort every option, and put me in contact with the right lenders. I can can honestly say, if not for his diligence and knowledge, I couldnt of done it without him. Its a big difference between your cousin, family member etc.., as a realtor, and David. I hope you all find out what I mean. David is the best!
Starratt
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED We selected David Holmes as our agent to sell our home in Discovery Bay, CA. David provided us excellent service to sell our home we lived in for 35 years. During our initial consultation he met with us (under no pressure) to review market analysis and determine what our selling price would be at the time we listed. He gathered several comps for comparison. We reviewed each comp, and we discussed the differences between our home and each one. He made sure we understand the process, answered all our questions and then left us alone to make our decision along with a property valuation. With his review of the property and the valuation we were very comfortable he would work well with us. After careful review of David?s information and how he?d market our home, we decided he?d do an excellent job for us. We were not disappointed and feel like we were his priority client. He had excellent marketing pictures taken and a wonderful video was produced. During the time our home was listed and being shown he made sure we had the most current market information and provided potential buyers feedback to us. David discovered we had done a renovation years ago that the County never added to the home valuation. David put in the extra effort to ensure the County recording of the home was updated and was reported accurately. This added an additional 500 square feet to the County records. When we wanted an inspection, he scheduled the appointment and was on the property while the inspection was done. The inspection uncovered a repair that needed to be disclosed. We decided to have the repair done before the sale. David assisted us in setting up a Compass (the company he works for) Credit 0% interest account that allowed us to do the repairs without drawing the money out of our savings. The account was paid off in the escrow. We would definitely recommend David if you are considering selling your home.
Travis A.
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED I initially contacted David knowing next to nothing about the homebuying process, with a vague idea of what my wife and I were looking for in our relocation from (my wifes native) NYC to (my native) Oakland, CA. David was immediately engaging, and clued me into some of the general process points (pre-approval, offer date, getting into contract, etc). When we arrived in Oakland my wife and I began a steady diet of 6-10 open houses per weekend, mostly getting a sense of what we liked and didnt like, and occasionally touching base with David when we had questions or when there was a place we thought we might want to make an offer on. David was an ideal partner for us; hes savvy and has a great understanding of the Oakland housing market, as well as numerous valuable connections across the real estate ecosystem to assist at every stage of the process. Davids wealth of knowledge and resources allowed my wife and I to really focus on just the do we like it or not? part of the equation and trust him with the corresponding legwork. Eventually our efforts became more targeted. We had a much stronger sense of what we were looking for, wed zeroed in on a single neighborhood, and we were often visiting homes via private showings with David, who was always extremely flexible/generous with his time. His most impressive work mightve been on a house we ended up falling out of contract on. The sellers agent was seemingly in the wind for much of the contract period, and David stretched to fill that void as much as possible, and keep the deal on track for as long as he could. Though we eventually fell out of contract anyway, it was clear to me by the end that there was nothing more that couldve or shouldve been done from our side. The bottom line is David works his tail off on behalf of his clients. This at least was our experience with him. Today were happy homeowners, and David played an integral role in our journey getting here. Wed highly recommend him to anyone looking for a home in the east bay.
Katieklebe
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED David is awesome! We are first time home buyers and David was very helpful in walking us through the homebuying process. He was a knowledgeable partner throughout and made sure we understood what was happening every step of the way. 10/10 would recommend for anyone looking to buy a house in the Bay Area, especially if youre a first time home buyer.
Chloedemisch
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED David was an absolute pleasure to work with. From the start to the very end he was incredibly attentive and thorough. Always professional and enthusiastic. David was flexible, supportive, and we felt like a priority to him. He also took the time to educate us on all the ins and outs of home buying, which was invaluable. His advocacy for us throughout the entire process helped us buy our beautiful first home.
Radha M.
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED My husband and I have never encountered a realtor so diligent, knowledgeable, professional, and kind. He follows through and is transparent about the home buying process. We bought our first home in the Bay Area and given the nightmare of the housing market here, we expected some bumps. But with David?s help, the process was a breeze. David is very proactive and thorough, which put my husband and I at ease. Starting from viewing open houses- he was transparent about the areas and neighborhood, given that my husband and I aren?t as familiar with East Bay. Throughout the entire process, David was on top of our communication. He?s always so quick to respond whenever we had questions or needed guidance. Overall, David is a great person and we have been so fortunate to work with a realtor like him.
Kyler F.
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED David has been an absolute godsend for our family. He helped us buy our first house and then sell it a few years later when we moved to Seattle. On the buy side, he picked up what we were putting down and showed us great homes (in 2018). On the sell side (2021), he helped us with every minute detail, got all our ducks in a row, and executed flawlessly. David is very responsive and intuitive. You can also tell he genuinely cares about his clients. I would recommend him in heartbeat.
Jesca116
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED From the moment we met David, we knew we found our professional partner for our real estate journey! We were in the market for a SFH in Oakland/Montclair area in a highly competitive atmosphere. We needed an agent that not only was an expert in the Bay Area, but one that would look out for our best interest whilst also ensuring our offers stood out in this competitive market. David understood what we were looking for, never pushy, and was straight-forward and honest with us throughout the entire process. He is an above-and-beyond type of person and it was evident every step of the way. There were delays out of our control during the escrow period and we truly leaned on Davids connections and fantastic negotiation skills to ensure we closed. Overall, David is an excellent realtor and a genuine, hardworking human being w/ a great personality - we cant recommend him enough!
Olivia I.
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED David was the best realtor I could have asked for. He was extremely patient, knowledgeable about both Oakland and Walnut Creek, and most importantly just a genuine guy. I always felt like I was in trustworthy hands, which was especially important as Im a first time homeowner. He was also kind enough to walk me through the entire process multiple times and explained everything thoroughly. Im sad our time working together is over but Im sure our paths will cross again in the future!
Jayrbolton
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED David is a savvy and highly engaged agent who always had my back throughout the buying process. I was a home-buying newbie, and David was patient and helpful in walking me through explanations of the paperwork. As our closing process became more and more delayed due to factors out of our control, David was able to efficiently negotiate and help drive the process to a resolution. Its hard to imagine getting through this sale with anyone else -- I cant recommend him enough!
Rfz8r5z7up
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED David was a fantastic agent and really a great partner through this crazy adventure of home ownership. He is extremely knowledgeable about the industry and the area and also very generous with time. He showed a ton of patience answering our millions of questions. We really appreciated all of his detailed market analysis reports he created to help guide us when we were placing offers. Through his efforts, we were finally able to purchase our first house, and we could not be more thrilled. We loved working with David and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a real estate agent!
Mcf296
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED David was truly an asset to have on our team as we were looking to buy our second property but first house. He was extremely responsive, walked us through all of the nuances and considerations, and helped us in deciding how to bid strategically within our budget. When we came to tour the house that we fell in love with, he helped us strategize how to get our offer accepted without having to enter a bidding war in a crowded market that would have almost certainly would have led to us losing out due to our budgetary constraints - and it worked! Throughout the escrow process, David used his market expertise and negotiation skills with every step of the way to the point of essentially negotiating away all of our closing costs! I feel lucky in how everything worked out, but know that luck had nothing to do with it- we just had an incredible agent that made it all happen!
Abillig13
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED David is a fantastic realtor and we were continually impressed with his breadth of experience and knowledge of local bay area real estate market trends. He took the time to walk us through the fairly complicated process of buying a house in the bay area, allowing us to learn and ask so many questions. He provided thoughtful guidance, but also listened and tried to make sure he was helping us find our perfect spot. We definitely benefitted from his expertise. Highly, highly recommend using David!
Mistydawnwebb
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED David Holmes is the best! He sold our home literally before it hit the market. This was our first time selling a home and he walked us through the entire process. His team made sure we were comfortable every step of the way. I can?t recommend him highly enough!!
Hallie G.
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED Calling all first time home buyers- David Holmes is the realtor for you! I never thought I would consider the process of buying a home enjoyable or easy, but David made it both of those things. He is incredibly thorough, thoughtful, and works tirelessly as an incredible advocate for you the buyer every step of the way. We never felt rushed to make any decisions and David made sure everyone from the sellers, to the bank, to escrow, had their ducks in a row. He suggested looking in a neighborhood my husband and I hadnt even considered, and we couldnt be happier in our new home. We cant say enough good things about David and we would recommend him to absolutely anyone!
Rogelio C.
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED Met David through a separate listing and he identified my home, had me engage with the selling agent and put together a bid in the space of 2-3 days. David was incredibly thorough and focused on the close. I honestly believe I wouldnt have found and closed on my new home without Davids help and engagement. Fantastic agent and I would highly recommend anyone looking at the Oakland/Piedmont/Orinda area to work with him.
Dianacarlos723
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED David is very knowledgeable and patient. We met David through a referral and couldn?t have been happier to have worked with him to purchase our very first home. He walked us step by step through the entire process, ensuring we understood every document we signed. He was also very accommodating to our busy working schedules. Thank you David; we look forward to partnering up with you again.
Shaun S.
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED My wife and I were looking to make a move from our rental in Palo Alto to the East Bay. We were unfamiliar with the towns and areas but were keen to buy a property after years of renting. David did a phenomenal job of showing us properties over the course of several weeks until we narrowed in on our desired neighborhoods. David ended up finding us a phenomenal house that we did not think we would be able to buy in our price range. David has become not just our go to realtor (that we have highly recommended to our friends that are looking to buy in the area) but a great friend to the point that our kids call him Uncle Dave. Great realtor but even better person.
Dorannavarro
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED I met David at an open house he was hosting. His charming personality drew me in and before I knew it, I was signing a listing agreement with him and Compass to sell my home in San Ramon. It was my first time selling a home and I appreciated David taking the time to explain the process. He is very patient and accommodating, making himself available at odd times due to my busy work schedule. My house was on the market less than 24 hours when we received a great offer! I enjoyed working with David so much that when it came time to buy a house with my fiance, we knew who would be able to help us! David is extremely knowledgeable in the area and fun to work with. He?s a great realtor but more importantly, he?s a great friend!
Adegrafinried
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED My fiance and I came across David by chance but we did not regret sticking around. We wound of selling two homes and buying a third all within a couple of months. David was attentive, patient and available all hours of the day to explain and support every step of this stressful process. Thanks to him we bought the house of our dreams.
Bcooley
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED David did a fantastic job pricing and selling our home in the Oakland Hills. We knew he would because he was our broker when we first bought the house in 2013, and he did a fantastic job for us back then as well. David knows the Oakland and Montclair (and also surrounding areas including Lafayette, Moraga, etc.) area intimately, and has an incredible amount of experience in marketing and more importantly developing a great pricing strategy for that market. For our home, Davids research and pricing strategy allowed us to accomplish the two goals of both selling our home for our target price in a softening market, as well meet a very tight relocation schedule as we moved to Los Angeles. His assistance in introducing us to a fantastic broker and support team in Los Angeles and assisting us with the complex logistics of a relocation move was also greatly appreciated. David did a fantastic job for us.
Adam B.
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED My wife and I were looking in the San Jose area, but I called David to check out homes in Oaklands Montclair district. We made an appointment and he found us our dream house the very first day! He listened to what we wanted and seemed to know we would fall in love with the one we ended up buying. He guided us through the whole process and recommended good people for mortgage, insurance, and made the deal relatively easy despite typical problems that arose which might have scuppered everything. I would highly recommend him to anyone thinking of buying a home in this area.
Zuser20160916073647752
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED It was an absolute pleasure working with David! He recently helped us buy a plot of land for our future home. We were first time buyers and he made an otherwise complex process very easy and clear. We needed to move fast in making an offer, and David worked very quickly and diligently. He was generous with his time and kept us both informed and updated at each step. We felt fortunate to be able to tap into his extensive knowledge about the area and his recommendations for services such as property inspections. Overall, we felt assured that David had our back throughout, and we highly recommend David for your real estate goals.
Erika F.
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED David did a fantastic job working with my husband and I. He was able to spend some time with us and find us our dream home. When we found the home David helped talk us through making an offer based on the circumstances and worked with the sellers realtor to get us under contract in a few days. David was very helpful in setting up and helping us understand the inspection and appraisal process. He worked closely with our lender and title to make sure we closed on time. David really made buying a home in the Bay area a breeze. Were so happy to have found a great home in a great neighborhood, we highly recommend Davids services.
Doug L.
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED David has everything I look for in a professional in any field. From the minute I met David you could tell he is a highly educated real-estate agent and expert in his field. His credentials speak for themselves but his knowledge of real estate and the science behind the market are unmatched. At the same time, he gets what is important to me as a seller and to the buyers and what their needs are. To this you can add he is the hardest working agent around. When he sold our house he was available at any time to meet and talk and always followed through with every request. He was constantly at the home and held the house open longer than any of the other local open houses in the area. Dave is genuine and has a great sense of humor. This is a very stressful part of life and David was always there with calm advice and options to calm our nerves and put us at ease. We understood that Dave?s refined approach would get the job done.
Davidhayward
Review for Member: David Holmes
ZillowVERIFIED When David sold a home for me in Oakland I learned if there is one thing you need to know about David, it is that he will always do the best thing you can ask from a Realtor - put your needs first. You are placing one of the largest purchases of your life in his hands, he recognizes that, and makes it work for you. To top it off, hes an excellent salesperson so you can rely on him to get you the best deal possible.
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