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2025
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Hercules, CA
2025
Hercules, CA
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Had the opportunity to represent a Buyer who purchased Simon's listing in Walnut Creek. He was very professional and responded promptly. The whole transaction was very collaborative and it felt like a win-win all parties. I would highly recommend Simon as his level of knowledge and experience is top notch. Looking forward to future opportunities to work together!
Simon is great to work with when you buying a home in Berkeley. I worked with Simon as a first time buyer in 2012 and he was very attentive to my needs. He listens and give services. I liked the way he went over everything and gives you all the outcomes. I would recommend Simon highly. Thanks Simon. Cheers
I recently was surprised by my current "rent to own" situation degrading to a "notice to quit" situation. Simon quickly went into action by providing all of the available properties in my area and making himself available to view these properties. Thanks to very concerted team effort, I was able to select from several locations and quickly make offers and close within 6 weeks. Thank you Simon!
My wife and I recently bought a house with Simon's assistance. I liked working with Simon because he was always available via phone, text, or email for anything we needed. On short notice, he could meet me during the day to check out one house quickly or spend the whole day looking at multiple listings. When we visited a house, he did a great job of being there to answer questions but also giving us time and space to explore the house. He used his experience to point out aspects of the house that we may have missed. If we saw a house we liked, he emailed us comps the same day. This was critical to putting together offers in a competitive market. In the end, we made 3 offers with the last one being accepted. We are very happy with our new home and the purchase went very smoothly. Throughout the process Simon was very engaged, helpful, and a pleasure to work with. I would recommend Simon to anyone in need of a great realtor.
One of the factors that we looked for when picking an agent was knowledge. We used a VA home loan and wanted to ensure the agent we selected was very familiar with the process. Simon did not disappoint. I really appreciated that Simon was very responsive and easy to reach. His online platform is also easy to navigate. During open houses, Simon would point out things in the home or area that we overlooked. For example: type of roofing, fencing, water heaters, AC units, leaks, etc. All these things can cost a lot of money and time. When you're browsing for houses you sometimes get caught up on how beautiful the house looks, and can overlook at how much actual work the house needs underneath the freshly painted walls and carpets. So to have someone point out all these factors was a big help. Overall he is knowledgeable, thorough, and gets things done. I would recommend him!
Simon helped us purchase our home in Danville. The housing market had gone crazy because of COVID, prices were rising, and the market was unpredictable. Open houses weren't happening, and Simon had to personally show us about a dozen different houses we wanted to see. Not one complaint from him, he was always early to the showings, and kept us realistic in our expectations with the houses we saw and bid on. He responded quickly to messages, and was always available by phone for consults. Utilizing his former experience as a building inspector, he gave us valuable opinions whenever we viewed a home. He helped us get the scoop on houses we liked, and when it was time to bid on a home, helped us navigate all the nuances of real estate paperwork and procedure. He's got a good sense of humor in that he tolerated ours. We'd definitely go back to Simon if we ever decided to buy another house. Thank You.
If you are looking for an awesome, knowledgeable, responsive, and attentive realtor look no further than Simon. my fiance and i had the pleasure of working with Simon on our first home purchase and he made the whole experience comfortable, enjoyable, and most importantly less scary than we thought it would be. as soon as he got our contact information from our lender he gave me a call and we talked for about an hour about our new home wants and needs and he explained the whole process on what to expect. a day or two after that we were looking at homes. What amazed me the most was his attention to detail and his honest opinions on the properties we looked at. I definitely felt he had our best interest at heart on everything. once it got time to place offers he's explained everything to a tee and answered my millions of questions. he even reviewed every document that we were to review and made sure to point out important things to make sure we understood and didn't miss anything. We will get the keys to our new home today and i'm sad that we will no longer hear from Simon on a regular basis. i am definitely going to refer everyone i know to him and will call him up when we are ready to upgrade. you will not be sorry picking Simon as your realtor!
My husband and I have been looking for a home in the Bay Area with a VA loan for the past few months, and we just found the perfect home with Simon's help! Simon is extremely knowledgeable about all the hoops we had to jump through in order to buy a home with a VA loan, and he walked us through every step. Even though the market was frustrating during this time, Simon always gave us hope and clearly cared about us finding the right home. His honesty and persistency were definitely qualities that we appreciated having in a realtor. Ultimately, words cannot express our gratitude towards Simon and his dedication to go above and beyond for us. Thanks a thousand times, Simon!
Simon Watson was excellent in my home buying process. i am now the proud homeowner of my second home, a beautiful little condo. Recommended by a friend, Simon was very patient, took me to multiple listings, and has a great grasp of the local market. an excellent experience, very detail oriented, would highly recommend!
Simon Watson and David Zabarte are an amazing team! They have been very accessible and professional every step of the way. David has advocated for me in a big way to ask for credits where credits are due from the seller. I have worked with other agents and have sincerely been impressed by them. I highly recommend working with them in your next sale or purchase.
This is our second house purchase with Simon, sold our House and bought a new home in under 2 months. We would not hesitate to go to him again as he is super competent and knowledgeable in every process and step of the way. He really worked as hard as possible to made our dream home come true. Thank you Simon for everything!!
Simon was awesome to work with! We purchased a home after looking with Simon for a short time. Simon knew what we were looking for an was always responsive to help. He made the buying experience a pleasure and hassle free and we couldnt be more pleased. He treated us like family and continues to follow up after the closing to make sure we are happy.
We really enjoyed working with Simon, we saw many homes with him until we found the right one. He got us a great home at a great price! He protected our interest at all times and even got a price reduction for things that were discovered during home inspection which save us money . Would hire him as my agent again and again.
Buying and selling a home are some of the most important (and stressful!) events in ones adult life and we were told when we was getting ready to sell our home that there are two kinds of brokers - those who will list your home, and those who will sell your home. We are so fortunate that Simon Watson was one of the latter. From the first moment we met him, we were impressed with his energy, his detailed knowledge of the market in our area, and his professionalism. Our home was extensively photographed, and a video tour made of the exterior and interior (including a birds eye view drone video). Since we decided to stage our home ourselves, we were given thorough and excellent advice on how to set up our home interior to show to its best advantage. Because of Simons efforts, we had a quick offer - and because of his tireless support of us through the inspections and the inevitable back-and-forth offers and counter-offers with the buyer, we had a quick sale. Unlike other brokers, he was always on our side. We could not be more pleased and we recommend Simon in the highest possible terms, without exception or qualification. And most importantly, we feel he has become not just our broker, but our friend!
Simon was instrumental in making our house search and purchase a success. He also told us that he would be the point man in all dealings with us and this proved to be the case all the way through the escrow period. He responded to texts within minutes,a lot of times after 7pm. He took the time to get to know us as individuals, was patient with our our questions and has great negotiating skills. We couldnt be happier with our home and are grateful we found Simon.
Simon did a fantastic job of advising in the most informative capacity possible. He was very patient with us, prompt to reply to all concerns, and overall just a pleasure to work with. He never tried to talk us into anything and told us we should take my time to make the right choice and that there is always something new coming on the market. Without a doubt we will recommend him to everyone. Thanks Simon for all of your hard work and dedication, we love our new house!
Simon was great. I am a new home owner and he helped walk me through the process step by step answering multiple questions. I would highly recommend Simon. He was responsive as well as extremely patient with me. We saw a number of Condos in Orinda, Concord and Walnut Creek before finding the perfect one in Walnut Creek which was close to Bart and being able to walk in to town. He even helped us negotiate some repairs that the seller paid for that came up during the inspections. Thanks again.
Simon is the best Realtor that my wife and I have ever had the good fortune to work with. From the moment of first contact he was attentive and enthusiastic. We saw lots of homes and we never felt rushed to make an offer. We were guided from the beginning part of our search all the way thru to closing , we always felt that he kept us involved in everything that was going on as he kept close tabs on the processes and the ups and downs that go with a purchase.We recommend you give Simon a call to discuss your needs before selecting your realtor when you are thinking about buying a home.
Simon went above and beyond and I recommend him without any hesitation. He is professional, friendly, patient and was truly a great support for a me during a home purchase. His great reviews are no accident. He works hard for his clients, and is truly a delight to work with. He knows the Bay Area market well and was able to guide me through the negotiation and financing process.
Simon is very experienced realtor and we really appreciate his efforts in helping us getting our first place. He helped us come up with words to respond and making good decisions during the process of purchasing a home. Simon always helped to protect us and our money. Also, my husband and I work different hours and it was hard for us to go to see properties early in the day or even on Saturdays. Simon really went out of his way and tried to meet us in the evenings and on Sundays and we know that is a lot to ask and we can not describe how much we appreciate all his efforts! He is the parachute agent you will need when you are skydiving into home purchasing process :)
I just moved in a home Simon helped me find. He is the best kind of person you want to work with when buying a house. He was available to me anytime with text and phone .Simon also surrounds himself with some great people. He recommended a wonderful home inspector and a pest company .Without him, I would been lost. He made the process feel fun and easy as much as possible.I found exactly what I was looking for, my dream home close to my kids.
Simon helped us get a wonderful house in Concord using the VA loan process. He was always very quick to respond to our questions and requests for appointments, was on time, and honestly answered our questions. He really helped us navigate a challenging market and make competitive offers and complete all the necessary documents and followed all the health protocols we have in place now. We feel Simon gave us excellent service and can highly recommend him to others.
Simon is experienced and his answers demonstrated fully that knowledge that we needed and was always available to assist, seven days a week.Hes honest, straight forward and the best part about him is he educates you into being a better buyer.He was super friendly and easy going while at the same time helpful and professional.A true lifesaver and our forever realtor, thanks again.
Simon was our real estate agent for both selling our home and helping us find a new one, he was was energetic, enthusiastic, and professional during the whole process. He was responsive, and available 24/7 by text or phone. His knowledge about real estate market in Concord was up to date. He was extremely proactive, promoting our property via Facebook and other Web resources. We are repeat clients as this was the second time we had Simon take care of selling our property. He has our full endorsement and we highly reccomend him as he will give you great feedback/advice throughout the process.If you are looking for an agent, look not further.
Simon, I want to thank you so much for all your help and kindness in getting me through a very emotional and stressful time in getting my house sold.I am so grateful I was able to work you and David, you are both terrific. You could always make me laugh with your witty sense of humour, you say the funniest things. Thank you Simon for everything,
Simon Watson is the best in the business! Not only did he help make our dreams reality he literally walked us through every step of the buying process and made it so manageable! He went out of his way to be available for us, and never made me feel like I was bothering him when I frequently called or emailed. I would highly recommend Simon to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy realtor!
My first experience working with Simon was 4 years ago when my parents were relocating from NY. I was doing a little leg work for them here in California and found Simon by chance. What a fortunate stroke of luck! Even though I was not directly the customer, he was so obliging to meet me at properties on their behalf while they were on the east coast. And because of his professionalism and knowledge in real estate in the area, as well as simply being fun to work with, the transition in business to work directly with my parents to close a deal was very easy. They remain friends today and have only great things to say about their purchase experience. This year, when my own family was ready to buy a house, of course we called Simon. Getting on track with Simon, you truly feel you have a professional carving the way for you. He has a way of moving things forward and simplifying things that is very productive. We have all felt that he is in your search and also in closing a deal, we closed in 3 weeks! honest and discerning in evaluating properties with you, that speaks to his experience, and often times, his sense of humor. He is very kind, personable and very professional, and it is important to have a realtor that is easy to work with, because they are representing you in your dealings. You want someone who is effective not just with you, but everyone else they need to do business with. This translates into effective progress In a nutshell; he knows the business, if there is something he doesnt know, he tells you, there is no bs. He has made transactions with many of the local realtors and has good relationships with colleagues, always a good sign. He looks out for your welfare and doesnt rush you in the process which has been an enjoyable one.
We have just had the pleasure of working with Simon, on our recent purchase for a townhouse, in Benicia. We are older folks and integrity matters to us... Simon is the real deal. Simon was knowledgeable, patient and forthright, with pointing out flaws or issues in the numerous properties we looked at. Above all, he wanted us to be happy.... We are beyond delighted, with our recent purchase. Simon is diligent, patient and will go the extra mile, whenever you need it. We would refer him to anyone, in a heartbeat. THANK YOU SIMON!!!!
Simon was instrumental in changing our lives. We found a wonderful home with minimal stress during a challenging time in the market. He was friendly and positive from our first call, and throughout the entire process, made us believe a new home was possible. He genuinely listened to us and opened our eyes to all possibilities. He set up a webpage where we could collaborate as a a team and clearly had our best interests in mind. We ended up buying a home different from what we planned in an area we didn?t initially have in mind. It was all our decision, but Simon helped broaden our horizons. He made it clear his priority was our happiness and his patience and willingness to continue showing us homes for the rest of the year was indicative of this. He is beyond knowledgeable and provides helpful observations that are not otherwise thought of. The business transaction was seamless. Simon developed a good relationship with the sellers? realtor, drew up a contract with multiple contingencies to protect us and was on site for all inspections. He stayed in constant contact, slowly walked us through the escrow process and made sure we were fully aware of everything. The best part is we know we can contact him for anything, even after the purchase. We could go on and on, but believe the fact that we miss spending our weekends with Simon says it all! We had a lot of fun together and look forward to showing him what we?ve done with our home. We can?t recommend him enough and can confidently say he goes above and beyond for his clients. Simon will remain a special person in our lives.
I just bought my first home and couldn't be happier with the help I received from Simon Watson.A town home was perfect for first time buyers in terms of price He was very responsible person and answering any questions I had at any time, weekday or weekends. He was so helpful throughout the entire process of purchasing a home, he made sure every detail was handled and everything we needed explained. As a buyer he's not pushing you to buy but rather helping you to find your ideal home. I highly recommended him, Thanks for everything
David & Simon got us the second highest price ever on a comparable house in our neighbourhood. They coached us through the process from beginning to end, culminating in a well qualified offer.Sure, discount brokers charge less but you literally get what you pay for.The dollar savings by using David & Simon versus a discount broker is enough to buy a brand new car! Thank you, David & Simon!
Simon helped us find the perfect home.We were first time buyers living in San Francisco, looking to move to Walnut Creek He was very professional and never gave us the hard sell on anything we saw.He listened and understood our requirements and helped us get the best deal for a great price while being patient and ready to answer all our questions and doubts. He went above and beyond in showing us around various neighborhoods. If anyone is looking for an honest realtor who will provide you with great guidance and will work hard in order to get you the best deal, we would definitely recommend Simon.
Simon was very patient and understanding, he did not waste time showing us homes that did not fit our needs. He knew we wanted to buy a condo in Walnut Creek. We recommend Simon to anyone wanting to sell or buy a house Thank you
Simon did a phenomenal job with handling the purchase of our new house. He was on top of everything and made the process as painless as possible. We absolutely enjoyed working with him and would recommend her to anyone looking for an agent.He really knows what to look for in homes to determine the best value and if they have any issues he points them out. He expertly negotiated an offer, I highly recommend Simon and will certainly look to him again if services are needed!
Simon is absolutely phenomenal! My husband and I are new homeowners with our dream house, and Simon made it possible.We were very particular with our requirements for a house, and it took us nearly a year to find the perfect property. Simon was extremely patient during the entire process, and guided us through each step with a caring hand. He was supportive from the very beginning of our search to the closing of our home, and he never made us feel rushed. Simon genuinely wanted us to find the perfect property and it showed in his actions.He gave us his honest opinion when we walked through homes, responded within hours of any of our inquiries, drove many miles to accommodate us, and made the closing process a complete breeze.If you are looking for the perfect realtor, look no further. Simon won't disappoint. He is truly a class act- 5 stars across the board.
Simon just helped us buy our first home, during 2020 with all the difficulties & obstacles that came with it! There are not enough words to express our gratitude to Simon and his unmatched patience to find the perfect house for our picky needs! During the whole process he continuously educated us as first time buyers. He does not leave anything for chance, always proactive and professional. He always put all the possibilities on the table for us, with an explanation for each option. Super thorough with details! We would highly recommend Simon as a professional, knowledgeable and meticulous agent. Thank you Simon for matching us with our dream house, we love it!!!!
Simon has been our realtor for years. He helped us buy our first and second home. He's reliable, responsive, honest and works with outmost integrity. He pays attention to detail and has never steered us wrong. His contracts are airtight and he has always researched and was able to answer all of our questions. He's patient and transparent. We are grateful to have partnered with him over the years, and will do so again in the future.
Simon handled my sale in Walnut Creek and exceeded my expectations in every way possible.He never left any questions unanswered and always responded promptly.We had some problems during the sale which delayed things for a few weeks but Simon held it together.He's a sincere and nice guy who knows what he is doing and how to provide great customer service while doing so.
Simon assisted my wife and I during our military move from San Diego to the Bay Area. He was accommodating throughout the process and scheduled a bunch of viewings so we could make the most of our time when we drove up!
Simon just sold our home in Concord. He is very knowledgable and through making the experience smooth and stress free. I would highly recommend him and if I'm looking to buy in the area I would definitely work with him.We feel like we were in the best hands working with him.
He was extremely patient with me during the preparation and selling process. He is forthright about potential courses of action but is keen to make sure we end up with the results which I am looking for. While I was on the opposite coast of the US he was fantastic at taking care of everything on the ground. I could not be more pleased with his services. I highly recommend Simon to anyone looking to sell a house. My next house in CA will be bought with the help of his services. Thanks Simon!
As first-time homebuyers, we met with multiple realtors in the area. Simon and David were the ones we felt were most knowledgeable and put us at ease, both about the neighborhoods in Walnut Creek/Pleasant Hill and the home-buying process overall.When it was time for us to put in offers and go through all the paperwork, Simon was there to help us answer any questions we had. Simon kept us updated throughout the process as well, once our offer had been submitted.Unfortunately, we went through this process more than once. Fortunately, that meant we became pretty well versed with it. Once we did have an offer that was accepted, we were in unfamiliar territory again but Simon was there to help us through it all - the inspections, the negotiations, working with the loan and title folks, everything up through having keys in hand to our new home!
Simon was my real estate agent for a purchase transaction and the service he provided were above my expectations.Simon insisted I had to really love the property before making an offer. Thanks to his persistence, I found a place I absolutely loved and purchased.Simon is knowledgeable, patient and an extremely good negotiator.He knows the Bay Area market well and was able to guide me through the search, negotiation and financing process.I will do business with Simon and I highly recommend his services.
We worked with Simon years ago for our home purchase, and when it came time to sell that place we immediately reached out to Simon again. We couldn't be happier with our experience. He was patient, incredibly knowledgeable, and so fun to work with even in a crazy market.We were impressed with his market knowledge, professionalism and amazing attention to detail. We followed his advice to gets inspections done before the sale which helped to get the house ready. We recommend Simon to anyone wanting to sell or buy a house. He is a gem!
Simon was very professional and made him self available to accommodate my schedule. He seemed to have a lot of local knowledge, understood what I needed, and stayed within my budget. When we had a appointment he was always on time and we never had to wait very long for a response to a text or phone call. If he didnt know an answer to a question we had, he would look into it and get back to me!. It was nice to have peace of mind that everything was being handled as it should!.
Thanks a million to David and Simon for taking on the semi-Herculean task of helping me prep my mom's condo for sale. I live in Oregon and my mom's condo is in Walnut Creek, so there was a lot of phone/text/email correspondence needed, especially given that the condo had many much needed repairs to take care of. I could not have asked for better communication throughout the entire process. And the choice of staging really gave it the extra push to get the sale done quickly and smoothly. A+ service, excellent people. It's a no-brainer to work with these guys if you're selling or buying in the east bay!
Simon Watson went way beyond the call of duty in regards to selling my house. Not only did Simon get my house sold quickly he made my life so much easier by working and advising my contractors.I couldn't have asked for a better person to help me navigate this incredibly difficult situation. Consistent, professional, all around a great guy to work with. Thanks again, Simon. Simon will be my real estate agent for life!
Simon helped me get my new condo. Was honest about the properties seen and the damages and problems I would likely face. Social distancing rules followed. He was prompt even on late hour information requests. Simon has an incredible work ethic, and also a great sense of humor. We could always tell that he was looking out for my best interest, and did his due diligence on all of the properties I made offers on.If you want a realtor that will actually get the job done then you cannot pick a realtor without talking to Simon first.
I worked with Simon Watson and David Zabarte on purchasing my dream home. I'm so pleased that all went through and they were supportive all along the way. It was a very long and complicated escrow, due to the fixer nature of the house, but they were my partners throughout the process. Now we are enjoying the incredible new space and wonderful natural setting. It was all worth it and I couldn't be happier.