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What clients say about this agent....
Mounica K.
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDVicky did a great job helping us purchase our house. She was always available, responsive and gave us great advice. She made the process very easy and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home.
Mister
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDOutstanding Realtor aEUR" Highly Recommend Lisa Archuleta! I had the pleasure of working with Lisa Archuleta on the purchase of my home in Brentwood, California, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. Lisa demonstrated exceptional professionalism, extensive knowledge of the local real estate market, and a genuine commitment to helping me find the right home. Throughout the entire process, she was attentive, responsive, patient, and consistently available to answer questions, provide valuable insights, and offer sound advice. What particularly impressed me was her dedication, attention to detail, and ability to navigate the complexities of the home-buying process with confidence and efficiency. Her experience and professionalism made what could have been a stressful undertaking remarkably smooth and enjoyable. Beyond her professional expertise, Lisa is personable, trustworthy, and genuinely invested in her clients' satisfaction. I always felt that my interests were a priority. I am extremely grateful for her guidance and support in helping me secure my beautiful home in Brentwood. I wholeheartedly recommend Lisa to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and dedicated real estate professional. She truly deserves five stars!
Tobryant1964
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDYousuf did a great job managing the sell of my property. I live out of state and he professional ly handle the remodel and staging. He's is part of team that he can draw from to help with estate sale, remodel and staging. He worked great with the banks and escrow company. And he himself was pleasant and understanding when I had questions.
Mzswaleh92
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDYousuf was fantastic to work with. He helped me and my LLC purchase a fix-and-flip investment, and he made the whole process smooth. He was knowledgeable, responsive, and always looked out for my interests, explaining each step clearly so I felt confident in every decision. I'd gladly work with him again and recommend him to anyone looking for a professional, trustworthy partner in real estate.
Larisa197
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIED5 Stars aEUR" An Outstanding Realtor Who Truly Goes Above and Beyond! I cannot say enough great things about CJ and the incredible job he did selling our property! From start to finish, CJ worked his butt off to make sure everything went as smoothly and successfully as possible. He was available practically 24/7, always responsive, proactive, and willing to go the extra mile. His strategic approach, market knowledge, and ability to think several steps ahead truly set him apart. What makes CJ exceptional is that he is not only incredibly smart and knowledgeable about real estate, but also personable, genuine, hardworking, and truly invested in his clients. He treats the sale as if it were his own property, and that level of dedication is hard to find. Selling a property can be stressful, but CJ navigated every challenge with professionalism, creativity, and determination. He wasn't just there to list a property and collect a commission. He was there every step of the way, making things happen! If you're looking for a realtor who is strategic, honest, accessible, and will fight to get the best possible outcome for you, CJ is your guy! We are beyond grateful for all his hard work and would recommend him without hesitation!
Alessandro T.
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDI cant say enough great things about my experience working with CJ! From beginning to end, he was there every step of the way and consistently went above and beyond to make the entire experience amazing. What I thought would be a stressful and overwhelming process turned out to be an absolute walk in the park. I told CJ from the beginning that I'm a worrier and tend to overthink situations like these, but throughout the entire process, I never once felt uneasy. He always made sure I felt comfortable, informed, and confident every step of the way. One of the things I appreciated most about CJ was his ability to handle all the stressful parts of the process behind the scenes, allowing me to actually enjoy the experience. He takes care of business, stays on top of everything, and genuinely cares about the people hes working with. You can tell he takes pride in what he does, and it absolutely shows. If youre looking for someone who is honest, knowledgeable, dedicated, responsive, genuinely caring, and knows how to get things done, CJ is the person you want in your corner. I wouldnt hesitate to recommend him to anyone buying or selling a home. Hes truly exceptional at what he does, and I couldnt be happier with my experience!
Katrinann M.
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDWe first met Gwen about a year ago when we initially started looking for our home. After taking a break from the home-buying process, we eventually decided to pick things back up and started touring homes again with Gwen. Throughout the entire process, Gwen was incredibly responsive, honest, knowledgeable, kind, and encouraging. She was always there to answer our questions, give us honest advice, and help us feel confident in our decisions. She truly went above and beyond for us, and I honestly dont think we would have ended up with the home we wanted without her guidance and support. We are so grateful to Gwen for helping us navigate what can be such a stressful and overwhelming process. We ended up finding our first home, and it is absolutely perfect for us and our family! Thank you so much, Gwen!
Connie T.
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDJayson QinHong Chen helped us sell our home in Mountain View back in August,2026 and we are very grateful for his dedicated assistance! We even left a glowing review for him on Zillow at the time. Recently, he used his professional expertise to help us find our ideal home; we are absolutely delighted with the new house, and the price was exactly what we had hoped for! Once again, Jaysons professional knowledge, attentive service, and insightful price analysis led to a fantastic outcome for us. We truly appreciate his exceptional service and will highly recommend him to our friends!
Keith S.
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDI was very happy and honored to have Lisa represent me during the buying of the property for me. From first meeting her, she provided a lot of information and was very personable which led me to have her represent me. During the process of the sale, she was highly knowledgeable, supportive, and accessible. She also made sure various factors during the sale took place to ensure it was completed in a timely manner and to my satisfaction. I highly recommend her to anyone involved in buying or selling a property.
LiliannaVargas
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDCristina was excellent. She was very helpful throughout the entire process and was very kind. Her assistance made a huge impact on our purchase. I would definitely recommend her to my family and close friends who are looking to buy/sale. I also appreciated how quickly she communicated with us and, always made sure that we were taken good care of.
Zeeshan P.
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDAsif was incredible to work with from start to finish. He helped us navigate the entire process of buying our new home in Pleasanton and was always available to answer my questions. He made what could have been a stressful experience super smooth. Highly recommend him!
L M.
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDAs a first time homebuyer, I really enjoyed working with Vanessa. She's absolutely great!! Very friendly, communicative, & transparent. I can tell she really cares about her clients and puts her all into her work. Highly Recommend! I want to preface that prior to working with her, I had a property in mind already and I urgently needed an agent. I had called a local agency, The Jon & Leslie Foster Real Estate Group, thru some quick google / online searching and Leslie assigned me to Vanessa. She walked me through the entire process and answered allll my questions. I felt like I could trust her throughout the entire process. Even though there was some hiccups (as part of any transaction), Vanessa always kept me updated on the latest status; she was very communicative and transparent. For me as the buyer, I felt like overall my experience was relatively smooth thanks to her! I know that behind the scenes she did a lot of heavy lifting. I also want to add that after closing, when I arrived at my new home for the key, she surprised me with some HOME letter balloons & a bottle of wine. It was such a nice gesture! I'm really so thankful for her ! She's a gem. Highly recommend!! P.S i also recommend the mortgage broker she works with!! Lupe & Vanessa are a great team ??
Be
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDWe had the absolute pleasure of working with our agent for almost a year to find the perfect home aEUR" and she truly made the entire journey enjoyable and stress-free. Her professionalism and deep market knowledge were outstanding, but what stood out most was her patience and genuine care. She was never pushy, always understanding, and gave us the space and time we needed to make the right decision. When the perfect home finally came along, she used her exceptional negotiation skills to save us a significant amount of money aEUR" something well always be grateful for! She went above and beyond every step of the way to ensure a smooth transaction, double-checking every detail so that nothing was missed. We couldnt have asked for a better agent and wouldnt choose anyone else. If youre looking for someone experienced, dedicated, and truly invested in your happiness, look no further!
David A.
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDJonahs excellent negotiating skills saved me a lot of money. He was able to get my partner and I into contract quickly even though we were well under the asking price. He did his due diligence and thoroughly research the subject property. He understood the assignment, read the room, then explained in detail how he would present the offer , and execute the deal. I was very impressed by his enthusiasm and natural positive energy. The deal played out exactly as he had explained, and closed on time with no issues. In retrospect, His foresight was impressive. A very special thanks to he and his team @ EXP. I can see why his office is rated number one in the Castro Valley! As an investor I'm glad to have Jonah on my side representing me. He keeps me updated with deals that he finds, because he knows that I'm always looking for a solid deal that makes money! Thanks again Jonah! David A
Valarie E.
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDJon went above and beyond to make sure I got everything I was looking for. His dedication, professionalism, understanding, and in-depth knowledge of the process have consistently made a difference. He has been my trusted realtor for several years, and I greatly appreciate the support and guidance he continues to provide. Thank you, Jon! I appreciate everything you have done.
Joy L.
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDThis review is long overdue as I dealt with Jon and Leslie Foster when I was looking for a place to rent. They were property managers for a home which my family of 5 planned to rent during the pandemic. The move in process was smooth as I provided all the necessary information needed to rent the home for a one year lease. 7 months into my lease, Jon emailed me stating that the owner needed to sell the home. Despite my on time payments and me being an easy renter, I felt like my family and I were punted onto the new home owner. I ended up having to negotiate my own move out terms with the home owner. I also felt like Jon was not forth coming with the information that the owner wanted to actually sell the home within the one year lease contract which I signed. At the end of the day, I had to move out of the home at month 7 of my 12 year lease throwing my family and housing situation into complete chaos during the pandemic. Likewise, I felt like Jon leased the home to me knowing full well that Id have to move out within months of moving in. I also spent over $10,000 in moving costs within that year. Bottom line, I dont feel as if Jon and Leslie operate with proper ethics especially if youre a family with small children. I would have much preferred that he was more honest about the homeowners true motivation, especially since my kids livelihoods were at stake. Do yourself a favor and find another agent for your real estate needs.
Sattar510
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDHe is very good manner. He is friendly and helpful. When I have some question I call right way he run to me. Now we became friendly. My best recommend him
Shrayus G.
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDJonah was fantastic end to end. He proactively showed us houses, worked with me at all hours of the day, and spent hours answering my questions. He was transparent about everything and showed up whenever I needed him without any issues. He negotiated with sellers well and got us a good price, in fact, he has offered to be my liaison forever with them (for warrantees etc...) I am extremely fortunate to have worked with him and can not recommend his services enough for other home buyers and sellers.
Anura J.
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDShe has an outstanding negotiation skills, patience, and excellent communication. She took the time to truly understand our needs, kept us informed throughout every step of the process, and leveraged her expertise to secure the best possible outcome. Her dedication and commitment made the entire experience seamless and stress-free
Jacob A.
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDJonah did a great job helping us through the process of buying our first home. He gave us a lot of good advice on what to offer and what to expect through-out the whole process. Jonah was recommended through the Zillow Home Loans broker so I wasn't sure what to expect. However he greatly exceeded my expectations. I had a few things to deal with throughout the process (finding a contractor to do some repairs, making sure we closed after our holiday vacation and that we closed after January 1st) and Jonah had great suggestions. He's very clear, easy to talk to and doesn't feel like he's forcing you into something you don't want to do.
Scott H.
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDJonah is the best! And I say that after working with multiple agents in the past. He made our home buying process very smooth, all while giving us the best client service you can ask for. I havent met an agent who is as patient and nice as Jonah. I will always want to work with him in the future. Thanks Jonah!
Shuguang0
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDThe agent is patient to answer any questions that one may have during searching/shopping for an ideal property. Her knowledge in this area is sufficient. Her ways to handling verious issues are very professional andalmost immediately after the issues are raised. She is also thoughtful in the interest of the customers, sometimes addes in some moves to ensurethat the customers would not be hurt in certain situation. For example,when I skipped home inspection, she went into the property and took pictures to show what is inside the property so that I can decide easily whether or not I want to proceed forward.
Waleed S.
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDMajor thanks to our realtor Jon Foster at J&L Real Estate Group in Castro Valley, and Jon and Leslie's entire team. HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend this wonderful group with their incredible knowledge of the real estate market and the heartfelt touch they put into everything they do. Jon's thorough explanation of every detail when it comes to listing your home, their perfect marketing team, immaculate staging, and teamwork with me as their client, helped me sell my home quickly and for our asking price. I'm sincerely grateful to have worked with everyone associated with J&L across the board. Thank you!
Anahy G.
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDJonah is hard working, has amazing attention to detail, and brings a calming and reassuring energy to his clients. In addition, he is honest and clear in describing each step along the way. Jonah is transparent in regards to home buying. He isnt just trying to sell you a house to get paid he is trying to ensure you are happy with your new home and ensures you are aware of any issues with the home or the sellers agency. Before we started looking Jonah took the time to walk me step by step on how the process to Buying a new home would be like. This is especially important for all FIRST time home buyers who have no idea of what they are getting into. Jonah helped us buy our first home in Ukiah in as little as 2 months after contacting him. During the process the sellers agent went a bit off book by ignoring our calls, requiring far more paper work than normal, and refusing to participate in negotiating on repairs but Jonah pivoted quickly and closed the deal on time. We are so grateful that Jonah was there to walk us step by step as first time home buyers. He is generous, incredibly hard working, and honest, and we are so grateful for your work! We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a home in this crazy house market.
Anusha R.
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDGetting Cindy as our agent was a blessing. We were first time home buyers and she made it very easy for us. She is very professional, she came with us for all the houses we saw and gave us valuable details. For the house we bought, a lot of the credit in getting picked for the offer goes to Cindy. She went an extra mile to build a trusted bond with the seller's agent and give them all the details they needed on time. When we finally got the keys to the house, she had a very cute surprise planned inside the house. She really cared for us and we will recommend her to all our friends and family.
Adam C.
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDWe purchased a home in Castro Valley CA by our agent Cindy Bargas ,always give us useful advice ,she take care us good and patiently said" i will help you find your dream house",never rush me ,super friendly ,super professional local agent !! I highly recommend 5 star agent !!
Arunima S.
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDGot our first house and it was all thanks to Kevin! Learnt so much from him during the whole process. He was quick, responsive and respectful of our needs. His knowledge of homeownership helps a lot during the viewing process. From reviewing disclosures to closing, he helped out in every step possible. So happy to have matched with him on zillow!
ArunimaSingj
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDGot our first house and it was all thanks to Kevin! Learnt so much from him during the whole process. He was quick, responsive and respectful of our needs. His knowledge of homeownership helps a lot during the viewing process. From reviewing disclosures to closing, he helped out in every step possible. So happy to have matched with him on zillow!
Yasmin
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDLeslie is the best! Not only was she extremely knowledgeable about the industry & area, but she was also thorough, professional & great to work with. It helps that her team is armed with insightful data analysis and research aEUR" every step that was taken was driven by solid analytics. She was there to advise me throughout the journey, acted as my sounded board, provided guidance but was very clear that ultimately the decision was mine. She kept us appraised & we were in lock step every single part of the journey. Yes, selling a house is extremely stressful, but it helps when you have an amazing realtor who even though had a busy clientele, life, every time we are together, she made me feel like I was the most important thing that she was dealing with at that moment. I would recommend Leslie in a heartbeat to anyone looking to list their house on the market aEUR" She is awesome and you cant go wrong with the J & L Real Estate Group.
Kathleen T.
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDI knew from the first conversation that I had with Leslie that I was in good hands due to her clear and concise way of telling me how I could navigate the sale of a loved ones home from across the country. She has an extensive network in the community and was able to connect me with honest, reliable people to clean out the house, make some repairs and get it spruced up before going on the market. I appreciated her responsiveness to any questions that I had and all of her staff were equally responsive and kind. Any worry that I had regarding navigating the sale of the home flew out the window as soon as I started working with her. I highly recommend working with Leslie and her entire group!
Chasemccane
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDA wonderful and professional experience working with Jon & Leslie (including their team) Very responsive and open/direct with their communication (no matter the time of day). The entire process was seamless from beginning to end. What really set them apart was their "plan for everything". No matter what came up during our transaction, they provided accurate and reliable information and guidance. We ended up selling OVER asking! We're very happy with the resultsWould highly recommend working with Jon & Leslie!
Zuser20150806163221679
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDWe reached out to Leslie in January 2022 and was able to schedule an initial appointment the very same day. Right from the beginning we felt that she had the local knowledge and resources to get us maximum value for our house we wanted to sell. Leslie and her team worked diligently to help us prep the house for sale, maximizing our budget to do just the right amount of work that would get us the most bang for our buck! They truly have all the resources you could need and it made this process incredibly smooth for me and my family which still needed to occupy our house through the staging/open house phase. We got an amazing price for our house and we couldn't be happier! HUGE thanks to the whole team!!
Sunilkumar M.
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDJon Santacroce is an excellent realtor! I'm glad that I had the opportunity to work with Jon as my Realtor!He is very patient, honest, and knowledgeable. He put a lot of thought during the process and provides excellent guidance. Hes extremely professional and very easy to work with!
Gssanford
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDNew the market and peoples buying habits. Listens to his clients and accepts ideas from them. Has an extremely nice staff to include contractors that he may have to use.
KennethPetty
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDJon is an exceptional realtor. He has helped my wife and I on several occasions to sell and purchase. He has been a wealth of knowledge and definitely looks out for your best interest. When selling or buying your next home Jon will make the process seamless and painless.
StellaRodriguez2
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDJon has sold 2 homes for us. And like the first one, he did a wonderful job.My husband and I felt very well taken care of in his hands. House sold with first open house and we got more then the asking price. Jon also found us a beautiful home and by his negotiating with owner, we have the best house at a very reasonable price. I highly recommend his services.
Hansen S.
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDJon and Leslie Foster of J and L Real Estate Group recently sold a condominium for us. They have assisted our daughter with buying two homes and selling one of them. All transactions where completed on time and without surprises along the way. You simply wont meet any nicer, genuine or responsive people than the Foster's. We highly recommend them for any of your real estate needs.Steve and SabinaCastro Valley
DonnaTatlonghariManzano
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDVery professional. Whenever we have questions she replies right away. We got the house we love and was able to close and move in within 3 weeks. Highly recommended!!!!
Glennjoy99
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDWe chose Jon and Leslie as our realtors from among dozens of local agents in our town because of their polished marketing presence. They did not disappoint. We had high expectations, and they exceeded them all. With J&L, you not only get two expert realtors who work together seamlessly, you get their very strong team. From photography and marketing to staging, doc management, and negotiating, every aspect of the process was first-rate. Excellent division of labor. Best of all, we received a large number of offers for our home, including the winning bid, which was 23% over our asking price. Jon and Leslie are straight-shooters, who run a very transparent process and are easy to work with. Couldnt have asked for more.
Zuser20180216111913672
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDJon and Leslie were an absolute pleasure to work with. Their expertise and experience in the East Bay is truly unmatched. We truly appreciated their level of detail every step of the way. They have a wonderful team that are there with you whenever you need. Whether youre buying or selling with Jon and Leslie, you can rest assured that youre in great hands as you make one of the most important transactions of your life.
User29742833
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDJon was awesome. We told told him what we were looking for and he delivered. Because of his expertise, he was able to maximize the profit of our mobile home sale and we got enough money with that alone to by our current house that he work hard for us to get. We were able to close in a month so Jon really went full on and helped make our dream home a reality
Erin C.
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDWe didn't know we wanted to move, until Jon and Leslie showed us a house that we had to say 'Yes!' to. In a matter of weeks, Jon and Leslie had our offer accepted (sorry for the hours-long negotiation session!), our previous home expertly staged, and put on the market. After a weekend of successful showings our house received multiple offers, all over asking and we were able to move into our dream home.Jon and Leslie's communication was stellar. Their office and support staff exceeded expectations in terms of organization, responsiveness, and knowledge of market trends and best practices. I hands down recommend J&L Real Estate group!
Kellymariequinn
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDI couldn't recommend Jon and Leslie more highly! They went above and beyond in finding us an amazing home (that we never could have gotten without their help), and with selling our house at the highest possible price. They helped us navigate every single step of the way, and continue to help us even though we're now settled into our new home. They are both incredibly patient, kind, knowledgeable and honest, and with their years of experience in this community are such an asset in this highly competitive market. We are so grateful for all of their help, and without a doubt would work with Jon and Leslie if we ever were in the market again.
Julieethomas
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDJon and Leslie were fantastic agents to work with. They made the selling process seamless and we had multiple offers on our home within the first few days. They also helped us find a new home for our family, thereafter. They listened to our wants and needs and had a genuine interest in finding the right home for us. Perhaps more impressive is the strategic manner in which Jon performed during the negotiations of buying in a COVID real estate market. Being a buyer in 2020 is not the easiest, but Jon is patient and positive when managing through a tough terrain. He forms relationship with perspective real estate agents, which is a must in the market these days. We looked at less than 10 homes before getting an offer accepted. Jon was creative and attentive at all hours of the day for our family. There's no doubt that we would not have the home we do without his expertise.
Philgonsalves
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDLeslie & Jon have been a pleasure to work with. I had been looking for a new house for some time and in no rush to move. They were patient with me and always willing to show me homes that I might be interested in. After a long time looking I found the right house. Not only did they help me find the right house but they also sold my former home even during a difficult time with COVID-19. I don't consider them just my relators I consider them friends. If you are buying or selling a home anywhere in the area I can't recommend them more. In addition to being great relators they are great people.
Meganrodriguez305
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDWe cant say enough wonderful things about Jon, Leslie and the entire J&L team. We worked primarily with Jon and had positive experiences with everyone we werein contact with in the J&L Group. Throughout the entire process Jon was extremely professional, resourceful and incredibly timely. His knowledge of Castro Valley, being born and raised in the area, is unmatched. He knows the area like the back of his hand and is incredibly ingrained in the community and its members. Jon was with us and in every step of the way from open house visits, placing an offer and the escrow process. He even linked us with home service referrals. It was very important for us to partner with a realtor who not only has strong connections with the community we are moving into but genuinely cares about and supports the community. The J&L Group truly does this: they live here, they support local businesses, they thrive here and want to help their community do the same. And, they have a magical talent for blending business with genuine care and friendship. This was a wonderful and unexpected bonus when working with the Fosters as weve now made additional friends in the community. Thank you to the J&L team for helping us to find our dream home. We look forward to seeing you around town.
Vansallen
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDWe had a wonderful experience with Jon and Leslie and the team. They went above and beyond in communication and offering guidance with selling and buying. I highly recommend them!
Brian L.
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDQuick Take:Pros:- Friendly and really works to maintain good relationships with local agents as well his clients- Castro Valley local and expert- Transparent- Attentive- Matches your pace/vibe- Generous with his time- Instrumental to us winning our 2nd offerCons:- Not super aggressive (if thats what youre looking for)- Didnt bring many listings to us that we didnt find ourselves (but we were very on top of the market)Long Version:As first-time homebuyers we were looking for someone who was going to take the time to guide us through all the steps of the process. We initially met Jon when we were casually looking at properties last summer. He was showing a home, and even though we made it clear we werent actively putting offers in, Jon took the time to talk to us extensively about the Castro Valley market. We even learned about the recent sewer lateral repair requirements through this conversation. Fast-forward about 6 months and were getting a little more serious. We have a preapproval in hand and are looking for someone to represent us. We met Jon at the local Peets and he walked us through his process and how he likes to represent buys. For us, his unpushy laid-back attitude combined with his expert knowledge on buying in Castro Valley was a winning combo. We were ready to buy but also not in a rush, and Jon seemed willing to work at our speed. The real tipping point was talking with local agents at open-houses, they all knew who Jon was and seemed to have genuinely kind things to say about him. We took this as a sign that this could be a competitive advantage when it comes to bidding against a mix of local and out-of-town agents.We were very actively scanning all listing available to us, and so we tended to find new options before Jon could bring them to our attention. I dont fault Jon for this, as these days realtors seem to have limited ability to get listings ahead of time. Whenever we asked Jon about a listing, he would tell us what he knew about the property and would help us see it at the earliest convenience, accompanying us on the tour.Our first offer was on an extremely competitive 3BR. Jon worked with us to figure out what the right bid for us was. He was very open and frank about what his information and experience told him a winning bid could be, but did not push us to go over our budget. As we put together our offer, Jon spent countless hours answering questions, working with the lending agent, and preparing everything for final signature. We didnt win this first one, but it was a great way to get the kinks out of our application and loan paperwork.We won our second offer, again on a really competitive (18 offers) property. Several aspects of Jons service were instrumental to our winning bid: First, we got early access to tour on a Tuesday night. Secondly, Jon had a personal relationship with the selling agent, and this helped get questions answered as well as get our offer seriously considered. Finally, Jon was transparent that he believed the selling price would be considerably above list (which it was), and we ended up getting our offer in only a few thousand dollars above the next bid. In fact, the next bid was ALL CASH, but Jons relationship with the selling agent and his advisement on what to obtain from our loan agent helped reassure the sellers that we were a solid buyers.If were ever looking to sell (or buy), well definitely be working with Jon again.
Baseball112165
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDJon and Leslie were a pleasure to work with. After viewing many houses that I requested to view , Leslie got a sense of what I wanted And took me to the house of my dreams. She knew exactly what I was looking for!! I'm so happy and grateful to have met them!! I recommend them highly to assist in making your dreams come true
George H.
Review for Member: Jon & Leslie Foster
ZillowVERIFIEDOur experience was amazing quite simply. Jon and Leslie go out of their way for their clients. They are honest and have utmost integrity. Any questions we had, they were answered to their best abilities and if they didnt know the answer they would make sure to find out and follow up. They have the knowledge of the purchase process down! Their responsiveness was always so quick. Whether you needed to get a hold of them through email, text or phone call, they were always there for you before during and after the whole process. Jon and Leslie really know the Bay Area market very well. Finally, their negotiation and communication skills put them far ahead of anyone else Ive done business with. I am so glad I found Jon and Leslie and you will be glad you went with them.Thank