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2026
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Albany, CA
2026
TOP AGENT
El Cerrito, CA
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2026
Albany, CA
2026
El Cerrito, CA
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I had a wonderful experience working with Westin to purchase a home. He was a great communicator and helped the process be as efficient as possible. I had a lot of questions throughout the process and he was always willing to chat things through. We saw so many homes with him before we landed on the one and I really appreciated his patience. Westin is such a knowledgeable agent and definitely recommend working with him!
Highlights: - Westins background in construction makes him a highly knowledgeable agent, and he has been one of the most insightful people weve met in the real estate business - He is highly connectedaEUR"from contractors ranging in all you might need for your home repairs/wants to really solid lenders, Westin knows the top people in the Bay Area and will get you in touch with them - Westin is dedicated, responsive, and extremely motivated. This made it much easier to get our first home in a time crunch while also feeling eager and happy with the house we ended up buying Westin is also somehow laid-back and super amicable, so you never feel pressured during the home-buying process. Other realtors can be pushy and insistent, but Westin focuses on giving advice and encouragement, which is why we believe he is able to help so many first-time homebuyers build generational wealth through real estate. The sappy stuff: My husband met Westin about 5 years ago when I started graduate school. At the time, my husband was thinking about getting a home, but he was torn because we had to leave the Bay Area temporarily so I could start and finish my degree in Southern California. Over the 5 years, Westin has been an agent weve reached out to and consistently felt encouraged and motivated by. We talked to various agents because my husband worked as a software developer in the real estate space. Even with plenty of differing experiences with real estate agents in the Bay Area, no one even remotely compared to Westin. We never got spam calls or messages from him, and hed only reach out to see where our heads were about the home-buying process. We sometimes genuinely felt bad taking so much of his time for advice because we werent sold on home ownership yet. Fast forward to 5 years later and about 3 months before I finished my PhD (while also in my third trimester of pregnancy with our second child), we hit Westin and told him we wanted to close on a house as soon as possible. Westin took that signal seriously, set us up with recommended lenders, and encouraged us to shop around during the pre-approval process to get a good idea of our buying power. From there, he worked around our busy and tight schedules to tour dozens of homes when we visited the Bay Area for short stints (while still living and working in Southern California). We made probably around 5 offers on homes in the Bay, where we were competitive each time. We even had a few instances where the seller's agents were unprofessional and unethical. Still, Westin stood his ground and tried to at least work around them because of our interest in the homes. Ultimately, we got our dream house in a neighborhood we never expected to get into. All while also somehow getting sellers credit for a rate buy-down and closing costs (thanks to Westins advice!), which made our mortgage payment manageable and kept us with a solid lump sum left over for investing and as a buffer in case anything went wrong. As an aside, Westin sat through my PhD defense, which was a detailed talk on materials chemistry. He answered my calls and reassured me when I lost all hope in securing a home for our children to grow up in. Westin is the best agent, and I look forward to continuing to work with him to sell our home in the future. We cant recommend him enough!
My wife and I recently had the great pleasure of working with our real estate agent, West, who helped us secure our dream home. I felt compelled to share our exceptional experience with him. From the start, he amazed us with his professionalism, market knowledge, and most importantly, his understanding of our needs and dreams. He took the time to listen to us, understand our preferences, and make expert recommendations that matched our desires and budget. The home-buying process can be daunting, but he streamlined everything for us. He was there every step of the way, handling negotiations calmly and proactively addressing potential issues even before they could surface. One of the most impressive things about West is his remarkable responsiveness and outstanding communication skills. He kept us updated during each step of the process, explaining complexities in a way that was easy for us to understand. His open and regular communication gave us peace of mind during a typically anxiety-inducing process. Beyond just his professional acumen, West is a genuinely caring and supportive person. He made us feel like we were his top priority. Its clear he takes immense pride in helping people find their dream homes, and his passion shines through his fantastic work. To anyone in need of a top-tier real estate agent, we wholeheartedly recommend him. Youre not just getting an agent, youre gaining a shrewd advocate, a steadfast guide, and a trustworthy partner in your home buying journey. Our heartfelt thanks to you, West. Here's to many more families finding their dream homes through your fantastic service! Five stars well-deserved!
I had the pleasure of working with West to purchase my first home. He was so assuring, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout the entire process. He listened to our needs as buyers and worked so hard to make sure we got exactly what we wanted. We are living in our dream home and dont think it would have happened without West. I highly recommend choosing his services!
My wife and I recently had the pleasure of working with Westin as our realtor during our third home-buying experience, and we couldn't be more thrilled with the outstanding service he provided. Having been through the process twice before in other states, this was our first venture into the California real estate market, specifically the challenging Bay area. From the moment we initiated contact with Westin, he demonstrated an unparalleled level of dedication and professionalism. Despite being located across the country in Florida, Westin seamlessly facilitated our home search, going above and beyond our expectations. His commitment extended over a year, during which he personally visited numerous properties in communities across the East Bay on our behalf and provided live virtual tours via phone along with many additional details of the local neighborhood and homes. Westin's expertise became evident as he guided us through the intricacies of the local market. His advice on crafting competitive offers and navigating various contingencies was invaluable. What truly set him apart was his unwavering patience throughout the multiple offers and complex negotiations we encountered before finding our dream home. The East Bay real estate market is uniquely challenging, but Westin's extensive network and resourcefulness shone through. He leveraged his vast contacts to gather additional information on homes and potential repairs, demonstrating a proactive approach that greatly eased our decision-making process. He also seamlessly coordinated inspections, ensuring a thorough evaluation of our prospective homes. Even when faced with unforeseen challenges that were beyond his control, Westin remained a pillar of support. His calm demeanor and reassuring presence were crucial during moments of uncertainty, turning potentially stressful situations into manageable ones. In the end, we successfully purchased a fantastic home in Hercules, CA situated in a delightful waterfront community. Westin's warm welcome and genuine enthusiasm made the entire experience even more memorable. Truly, he went above and beyond. Westin was an invaluable partner in our home-buying journey. We are sincerely grateful for his exceptional service and wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone in need of a top-notch realtor. Thank you, Westin, for making our California dream home a reality!
I can't say enough great things about Westin. He did an excellent job helping us close on a house that was perfect for my family. We actually engaged Westin a couple years ago to look at a few houses just to get a sense of the market. He was happy to show us houses even though it must have been obvious that we weren't serious buyers at that time. Westin kept in touch, sending emails whenever a new house came on the market that fit our criteria and providing updates on real estate market trends that helped us gauge the temperature of the markets. A couple months ago we finally got serious about buying. Westin went above and beyond to make the entire process smooth, in terms of explaining the process to us (first time buyers), helping us put together a competitive bid, and staying engaged with the sellers agent to help us get into contract. After getting into contract, he helped us connect with an escrow agent and continued to assist to make sure that we made it through closing without any hiccups. As a first time buyer, I am very satisfied with my experience with Westin and would strongly recommend him to anyone looking to buy in the Bay Area.
As a first time home buyer, Westin helped make the entire process simple and stress free. He went above and beyond by mapping out weekend tour schedules, making introductions to lenders, researching different loan and equity programs, consulting contractors for repair estimates, the list goes on. He truly has his clients best interest in mind. Would highly recommend!
Where to start... I've known Westin for 3 years. He represented me during my first purchase and stuck with me even thought he knew I didn't actually have much means. At that time, he just went with the flow and showed me houses until one day our dreams came true. Fast-forwarding to today, I contacted Westin about a year ago and told him I wanted to move to a different area. I told him I'd reach out again in the summer. Throughout the months I'd shoot him questions about my current property, selling it, renting it, etc. He answered everything to the best of his abilities. Wes is a true gem and REALLY stands behind / to the side of his clients. He is genuine and is passionate about making other people's dreams come true. I'm a single mom and Wes has really taken this into consideration. He would read disclosures, reports and break down information that I didn't understand. He understood my days were busy and took the time to make the process as transparent, accessible and seamless. My daughter and I are truly indebted to Wes. He has all my future business (now helping me sell house #1). I recommend Wes to everyone I know and I now I also consider him a friend. Not sure how many people can say all this about their agent. #TeamWes
Westin is an awesome agent. He was extremely easy to work with, and took the time to listen to my preferences, concerns, and questions. He is well connected in the industry which may have contributed to us getting an offer accepted on the first property that I wanted without a bidding war! Westin keeps great relationships with other agents, and knows how to negotiate hard to get the best deal for his clients. I've since referred him to important professional spaces and they have been as thrilled as I was.
I am happy to report that Westin was a key driver in helping me sell my home off-market. He walked me through the process, giving tips and providing thoughts on what my realistic expectations should be. Within a day or two of his touring my home, Westin had located a cash buyer and had obtained a no-contingency offer towards the top end of my expected value range. To be honest, I was unsure if the offer was even real, since it seemed too easy and I had heard stories about such deals falling through (with other realtors). As the negotiations continued, though, we saw that the offer was very much real, and Westin pushed hard to help make final terms that were favorable to me, and he continued to provide support through the delays and stops/starts of a cash sale. I appreciated Westin's quick and easy communications, his willingness to listen to what I was seeking from the process, and his perseverance in pushing the deal through, at terms that were more favorable than the original offer. I highly recommend working with Westin--just give him a summary of your goals and let him get to work.
Westin was amazing to work with. He stuck with me for almost 2 years of on and off again house hunting! He never pressured me to make an offer that I wasn't comfortable with, yet always provided an almost psychic estimate of what the home would go for. When I first started I wasn't entirely sure what I wanted which led me to everything from fourplexes to condemned Victorians. Westin continued to check-in with me over the years until I finally had nailed down what I was looking for. Thanks to Westin I found my dream home at a fair price.
We are so glad that we worked with Westin Means and Kim Tran!! We recently bought our first home with them, and they were so great every step of the way. Westin quickly learned our style when looking at houses, and seriously knows his numbers when it comes to making offers. They are quick to respond, so helpful, and maintain excellent relationships with the people they meet and work with (this is a huge part of why we were able to get the house we did!). I definitely recommend Westin and Kim to anyone looking for an agent, and would absolutely work with them again.
Westin was with my fiancA(C) and I every step of the way in our home buying process. Such a hard worker!We were unfamiliar with the market and his explanations provided clarity so we could move forward. Through all the ups and downs he was calm and helpful, and his communication was always timely and effective. Now we are newly married and moving in our newhome at the end of the month! Thank you, Westin!
Westin help me purchase my first condo in the Bay Area market and his help was invaluable! We placed multiple bids over the course of an 18 months period and Westin was able to craft offers that were competitive and considerate of my needs as a buyer. Ultimately, I got an amazing condo, in my favorite building of the area, under asking! Westin was an incredible partner. Thanks
Westin is very knowledge and he will do what is best interest for his client. He will take care his client and I highly recommend him. I also recommend him to some of my friends and family, and they all love this guy.
Wes is very patient, responsive and wonderful to work with! My fiance and I had been looking in the market for a while, and Wes has been there with us through this rather stressful journey. Especially in this strong seller market, you need someone like Wes who can close the deal, and provide the best advices you can receive from a sellers agent. It is especially true in this competitive market for buyers. Wes can understand how stressful it is for buyers, and assist along the way with your best interest in mind.
Westin Means was recommended to me by a friend and he exceeded any of my expectations. Westin was incredibly friendly and was available day and night. Westin was always flexible making meeting convenient. He relieved my stress level throughout the process. He provided excellent service, which was far above and beyond expected, and continues to follow-up, well after the closing. His expertise helped tremendously when dealing with all individuals from the lender, title, seller realtor, and contractors. I highly recommend Westin without any reservations. It was absolutely a marvelous experience, which is hard to say now days.
Wes is amazing and I'm extremely grateful to life I found him. I don't have the access and means as many bay area folks within tech. I'm a single mom and I've been saving as much as I can and asking questions about owning a house even before I actually could. I met Wes through Zillow. I had already gone to visit houses with another recommended agent but I felt like the experience left a lot to be desired. I decided to try with Wes and from day 1 the experience was extremely different. He was so prepared, showed me different houses, taught me about the process, taking notes, and all the small and big things first time home owners don't know about. He worked with me for about 8 months, showed me over 20 houses, drove around the entire bay, answered every single question I had even when it wasn't within his area of expertise. I kept on getting outbid and Wes would always reassure me I would find my own home, to just be a bit patient. He didn't give up on us, even when I felt many times it was an impossible dream. Thank you so much Wes! I can't believe I'm not a homeowner and my daughter and I have a place to call home. It's truly a dream come true and we wouldn't had been able to do this without your help.