Coldwell Banker Realty

My wife and I recently had the pleasure of working with the Talis TeamaEUR"the incredible husband and wife duo, Michael and Elena Talis. They helped us navigate the incredibly complex process of selling our condo in Redwood Shores and purchasing a new single-family home in Foster City. Looking back at the overwhelming process, we realize that initially considering doing any of this ourselves was such a silly idea. Having such experienced, knowledgeable, creative, trustworthy, and warm realtors is absolutely priceless. I mean this, and I dont know how many people can say this about their realtors, Michael and Elena have been foundational in helping our family not just find the right house, but be set up for success in the coming decades through their incredible guidance. The Buying Process: From day one, Michael and Elena were deeply dedicated to understanding our familys current and future needs. They took the time to collect both our detailed, practical requirements and our more abstract wishes, and used that criteria to search in a very challenging market environment. They were exceptionally patient over the many months it took to find the right place. They were also extremely accommodating of our busy work and life schedules, which was an absolute lifesaver given the challenges of house hunting with a toddler by our side. Every weekend, they provided us with multiple listingsaEUR"including showing us many exclusive off-market housesaEUR"arranged our visits beforehand, and personally guided us through each house tour. Their intricate knowledge of the history, features, and pros/cons of every house and neighborhood gave us a comprehensive view of each property before we even considered making an offer. We had to wait many months and place offers on multiple houses before arriving at our final home, and they brought the same energy, enthusiasm, and thoroughness to every single one. When we were ready to bid, they provided detailed competitive market analyses so we knew exactly what to expect in the highly competitive San Mateo County market. They stayed on top of all the paperwork and maintained constant communication with the selling realtors before, during, and after our offers to give us the best possible shot. Offer days are incredibly stressful, but Michael and Elena were our calming force. They offered helpful suggestions and kind words to guide us, but always left the final decisions to us, making us feel emboldened and confident. The Selling Process: Once we purchased our new home, they seamlessly transitioned to helping us sell our Redwood Shores condo. Their vast network of contacts in the real-estate field was an absolute game-changer. They connected us with highly efficient contractors and workers to patch up the condo and get it ready for sale. They organized all the necessary inspections and reports, and with their designer, they set up immaculate, impeccable staging that made the space absolutely shine. Their marketing strategy was top-tier, involving professional photoshoots, a dedicated listing website, videos, and both local and broader outreach to garner attention from the right buyers. Thanks to their hard work, our condo sold at a better-than-expected price and in a much faster timeframe than we originally planned! The paperwork involved in buying and selling simultaneouslyaEUR"juggling title companies, HOAs, inspectors, mortgage brokers, and contractorsaEUR"can be incredibly overwhelming. Michael and Elena's immense experience made it a breeze. Their professional network is so deep that they even arranged for a fantastic substitute realtor to show us places during the one week they were on vacation, ensuring we never missed a beat. We are so glad we had their guidance through this journey. We are thrilled to recommend the Talis Team to anyone considering buying, selling, or both. Its hard to imagine that there could be a more dedicated or capable team in this challenging market.

RIC PARKER was our realtor for the sale of our late mothers home. I cannot overstate how helpful, strategic, and knowledgeable about the market Ric proved to be. Ric advised us throughout the entire process from liquidating the massive amount of things our mother had accumulated over 50 years in the house to the updating needed to get the house ready to sell to researching the market and coming up with a plan to bring it to the market to holding open houses and guiding us through reviewing multiple offers to ultimately closing the sale. He went above and beyond in supporting us in so many ways that it is impossible to list them all. There was no job too small or too large for him to take on in this process. He was a great partner to us in the gigantic task of getting this house sold. I wholeheartedly and with zero reservations recommend him to anyone interested in selling their home!

We recently rented out our very unique Santa Clara Victorian through The Talis Team. Michael guided us through every step including writing up the lease agreement, advice on price range, writing up our Ads, posting them on key sites (like Zillow), shooting a video tour, and even advising us on cleanup and staging. Our house is not very typical and finding just the right tenant required an extremely high skillset (people skills, real estate knowledge, historical charm isn't for everyone). Never a complaint giving many tours, always shared the latest feedback so we could make the appropriate tweaks in our offering. Michael responded right away even on weekends to my ideas and questions. He's a straight shooter and will let you know his thoughts to get to the best outcome. I give the Talis Team a huge thumbs up and plan to use their many services again!

I cannot recommend Michael highly enough! I have very specific tastes and was quite particular in my search for the perfect home, which made the process challenging. Despite this, Michael was incredibly patient, professional, and attentive throughout every step of the journey. He listened carefully to my needs, offered thoughtful guidance, and never made me feel rushed or pressured. Thanks to his expertise and dedication, I found a home that I truly love. Friends and family who know how difficult my taste is have been amazed at how smoothly everything went. If youre looking for a real estate agent who combines patience, knowledge, and genuine care for their clients, Michael is the one to work with!

Michael helped me rent out my townhome in Campbell. I knew I chose the right realtor from our first meeting, when Michael came prepared with clear rental stats and actionable guidance on how to prep my home for the market. As we worked to get my place listed, I was very pleasantly surprised when he went the extra mile to clear items I had forgotten for the listing photos, ensuring the property looked its best. Throughout the process, I felt he was fully invested in my success, acting as a true advocate for my best interests during negotiations and tenant selection. It is also worth noting that Michael stays current with the latest real estate tools and continuous education. That commitment to his craft translates into up-to-date expertise for his clients. He is honest, highly capable, and a true expert in his field.