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Stea Realty Group in Berkeley

5 (71) 2987 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705, United States

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Berkeley, Alameda County, California, US

Phone: +1 510-843-6400
Site: http://stearealtygroup.com/

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71 Reviews for Stea Realty Group 2024:

Review №1

2024-03-29 17:18:46

Daniel and the team were a dream to work with! As first-time sellers with an upcoming interstate move, we were worried about how we would be able to manage the sale at the same time. Stea Group made it easy - they handled EVERYTHING from inspections, staging, upgrades, and even lawn maintenance. Saudra as our point person for most of the process was quick to respond, professional, and happy to answer our ignorant questions about real estate deals. Daniel was likewise lovely to work with - he was clearly passionate and was fully in our corner throughout the sale, even as he was completely transparent with us about costs and expectations for the sale (especially in a down market). We felt supported the entire time, and we definitely got our values worth. Thanks to Daniel, Saudra, and the rest of the team for your great work!

Review №2

2024-04-23 00:43:51

We interviewed a half-dozen realtors before taking a closer look at Stea Realty. Their experience and wisdom gave us confidence to list our home in a market where a favorable outcome was far from certain.An unfinished renovation left our house short of being ready for presentation. Stea quickly devised an efficient get-well plan so we could maximize value for potential buyers. Within weeks prior to showing, their team solved problems creatively, transforming our lived-in home into a true showpiece.We had strong support and clear communication throughout, as though we were premiere clients of a boutique firm. Mobilizing strike teams for landscaping and decorating delivered impressive, on-time results – over two dozen disclosures were sent out to interested parties!Home buying is hard, and selling is even harder. We wouldn’t hesitate to list with Stea Realty again.

Review №3

2024-02-16 15:15:52

Daniel and his team were very helpful throughout the entire process. It was a difficult market - with very few buyers - buy he was still able to get our home sold at a very fair price. His knowledge of the area was extremely helpful and gives him a decided advantage over other agents we spoke with. I would highly recommend Daniel and his team.

Review №4

2024-02-15 21:41:21

Daniel and his team are amazing! Daniel represented our family on the sale of our home in upper Rockridge. We had an incredibly tight schedule to get our place ready for sale following our move to the East Coast. Daniel was so thoughtful and knew exactly what improvements could be accomplished quickly and result in the highest return. He has a great network of skilled contractors that are highly skilled and cost effective. He always kept us in the loop and clearly explained each step in the process. Daniel really knows the Rockridge market and what buyers want most. His marketing strategy and negotation skills were nothing short of brilliant. We were extremely pleased with the sale price and terms he secured for us. This was the second time we were fortunate enough to work with Daniel, and we cannot recommend him highly enough!

Review №5

2024-01-15 04:08:09

Daniel and his team were excellent partners that assisted us each step of the way from bringing our property to market to finalizing the sale. The Stea team are professional, attentive, flexible, to-the-point and bring a wealth of applicable knowledge from their experience in the hottest East Bay markets.With Stea, we were able to easily navigate all sorts of unexpected plot twists in our home-selling adventure. Shout out to Saudra, the agent who managed initial walk-through and day-to-day correspondence, plus got us a deal with the staging.I highly recommend that you check Stea out if you are selling or searching for your next property.

Review №6

2023-11-04 07:26:30

Daniel and his team came recommended by trusted friends and we expected the team to be knowledgeable, strategic, detail-oriented, and empathetic. We were looking for a guide and advocate through the daunting (at least to us!) process of selling our home. Daniel and team delivered on all of that and more, and we ended up with an offer that far exceeded our expectations and had a smooth closing process. From assessing which renovations would make the biggest impact and managing all the onsite work, to strategically positioning against other homes on the market at the time, to keeping us posted just enough throughout the ups and downs of the offer and contracting process, Daniel and team met us exactly where we needed him to. It was bittersweet to sell our first home, but we cant imagine having worked with anyone else!

Review №7

2023-05-07 19:21:29

We worked with Daniel and Yali in early 2023 to sell our Rockridge home and could not recommend them more highly. They are both very personable, listen well, and are great communicators. During the lead up to selling our house, they made very reasonable recommendations for updates and executed the updates wonderfully. With as little effort as possible on our end and at a price below what we could consider market for the updates, they transformed our house to be more beautiful than we could have imagined. They have an amazing sense of aesthetics, are very up to date with what is trendy with buyers, and did a great job with staging. Once the house was open, they did a great job advertising, including the billboard above the College Ave Zachary’s and really great photos/3D tour. They dealt with all the questions from buyers and other realtors, and were able to negotiate what we felt was the best price possible for the house, a price we were more than happy with. Since we have started looking at houses to buy, Daniel has been very helpful. He has a lot of local knowledge, good connections with other realtors, has made himself available for quick chats, answered questions quickly and gotten us viewings on short notice.Overall, we couldn’t recommend the Stea team more highly.

Review №8

2022-11-17 20:56:17

We first met Daniel several years before we ended up selling our home. During this time he advised us on several important decisions surrounding major investments in our home and timing of when (and if) to sell. He never pressured us to make any decisions, and even suggested keeping the home as one option as well.When we decided to sell, it was a challenging time in the market, but he helped us remain calm and confident. At this time we met Yali who was very helpful in preparing the house for the market and has a trusted network of professionals that can take on necessary work quickly and on budget. Daniel communicated with us frequently and was very honest about potential outcomes, so that we were always on the same page throughout the selling process. He has great knowledge and experience in the local market and is well known and respected among other realtors. Plus, he is a great negotiator and advocate. In the end, we felt that we got the best possible result, and likely would not have been able to achieve this with less experienced agents.We are very happy with Daniel and his team. Daniel is genuinely a truly nice and understanding person, and worked together with us to achieve a great outcome.

Review №9

2023-02-23 00:31:33

We won the lottery with Daniel and his team. Daniel is warm, friendly, always calm when complications arise, and completely trustworthy.We are an older couple who were very attached to the family home in which we raised our children. Daniel always showed respect for those feelings and supported us in letting go and moving on.In the house preparation phase, Daniel had a keen sense of which improvements would help with the sale, and which were not necessary.We initially resisted a few, and of course he was right about all of them.Some realtors will promise a high sales price to get the listing. Daniel was a bit more conservative, being careful not to raise our expectations in a somewhat volatile market. In fact we got an excellent price for our house.Daniel’s team is available right away – to paint and to do repairs so there are no delays when moving through the prep phase.This matters – we were able to go from handing him the key to a final offer in one month.Daniel’s keen understanding of the market, his optimism and can-do attitude made it all work. Thank you Daniel!

Review №10

2022-05-13 20:34:14

Choosing a real estate agent is very similar to choosing a doctor or an architect. It is close and personal and not only you must choose someone who is good at what they do but also they have to be someone you enjoy working with. We’re so happy we chose Daniel Stea who’s a Broker/owner and an attorney, as our listing agent. Daniel was an amazing partner during the entire process of marketing, listing and selling our home in Oakland. He was confident, knowledgeable and calm with a wonderful sense of humor. From the first time we met Daniel as we were interviewing agents he was fully engaged and completely focused on us. He was interested in getting to know us personally and customizing a process that would work best for our needs.During the entire process, Daniel kept in touch often and gave us valuable updates regularly and kept us calm and confident. Daniel is all about his clients and their interest. His decisions and recommendations were always based on what was best for us and not how quickly the deal should close. Yali was also very helpful, kept track of details and stayed on top of things. We’re happy to say the entire process was easy and enjoyable with Stea Realty Group.

Review №11

2022-11-17 00:57:28

Daniel was the listing agent on our recent home sale in Rockridge, and we cant recommend him highly enough! We interviewed several well-known agents in the area and knew as soon as we met him that Daniel was our guy. He was organized, knowledgeable, friendly, and realistic-- and we knew hed do a great job selling our home.As sellers, we were on a very compressed timeframe in a worsening housing market, but Daniel and his team did a fabulous job getting top dollar for our home. His team coordinated repairs and upgrades, staging, and inspections for us before going on the market. While the house was listed Daniels team was incredibly responsive and professional, and he did A LOT of work behind the scenes in negotiating with buyers agents. We ended up getting 9 excellent offers, and selling for a price that we thought was out of reach in the housing market of fall 2022. We couldnt be happier to have selected Daniel Stea as our agent, and we wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a realtor!

Review №12

2022-06-21 22:35:00

Daniel Stea came highly recommended to us by family and friends, and its easy to see why. He allowed us to steer our search the way we wanted to, while managing our expectations along the way with valuable market knowledge. His accurate home assessment secured us our dream home in Berkeley on the first bid! Both Daniel and Yali have been exceptionally responsive and organized, professional yet down to earth, throughout the entire home buying process. Even after our home purchase they have continued to be available, supportive, and full of resources.

Review №13

2022-09-26 14:01:19

Stea Realty have been our agents twice, first as buyers and recently as sellers. In our second time working with Daniel and Yali, they were just as excellent. Strong strategy, amazing partnership throughout and really helped with guidance through a very tough market.Both Yali and Daniel are very hard workers with attention to detail but a warm partnership. They are the best agents we have ever worked with, which is why we went back to them when we needed to sell our home. We cant recommend them enough.

Review №14

2023-05-10 00:20:24

Daniel & Yali made selling our house more painless and more profitable than I would have thought possible. We’d been in our house for over 25 years and getting it to the brilliant state it was in when listed was entirely Daniel & Yali’s doing. It was perfect.Communication throughout the process was open and candid. They treated us as real friends - or even family as our nephew who made the intro had worked with them to sell his house previously - from the beginning, and it’s a relationship we’ll always value.Good friends inspire confidence right? Daniel & Yali did that for us. Everything about our process and the outcome exceeded our expectations. Forever grateful to our nephew for the intro, and as ever, thanks again to Daniel & Yali!

Review №15

2022-08-22 04:25:08

We reached out to Stea Realty Group because they were the most active agents in our community. We thought they market their services well. They send out post cards in the mail and they send the right amount of email marketing in which you notice it in your inbox once in a while but you dont get spammed by them. They were first in mind when we decided we wanted to venture into selling our house.We were very nervous going into the process but upon meeting Daniel Stea, he completely put us at ease. He educated us on what to expect. He told us the data around our area so as to set us grounded. We had several meetings to ensure this is what we really wanted to do. There was no pressure in choosing their services. Our engagement with Daniel started when we were comfortable and we knew for sure it was the right fit.The next step was staging the house. This is when we met Daniels wife, Yali. We had lots of questions in this process. We wanted to save money and get the maximum offer for our house sale. Yali worked with a designer to get us the best options. Yali broke down which updates were necessary and which ones were nice to have. She also works with many staging, cleanup, painters and general contractor individuals and companies to get the best bids. So she got us the best price to get the maximum ROI. She project managed all the work required, so there were no headaches on our part.Yali and Daniel, together, navigated us through the whole process of selling our house. We worked as partners in making sure we discussed options in staging, pricing, timing, open houses etc. They were present and accessible when we needed them. We felt Daniel and Yali were invested to get us the highest offer possible. At the end, they took care of the negotiation part, presented to us the best offer and followed through until the completion of escrow. They are truly experts and the best in their field in the Berkeley, Oakland and Alameda area. Most importantly, they are the nicest, hardest working people we have ever met. Their results and testimonies prove it.

Review №16

2022-03-17 20:38:52

Transparency & communication are the key to Daniel & Yalis success. If we had another house to sell in Rockridge wed choose them again!We were hundreds of miles away during the sale of our beloved home in Rockridge, we had owned for 13 years. Daniel did a great job of setting clear expectations. He gave us clear goals, timelines and cost estimates. He was clear in our first meeting about what we could expect from he and his team and they delivered. He negotiated to get the best price for our home. We love that Daniel is lawyer, broker and realtor.Yali and her team of stagers gave the house the face lift it needed to eliminate our style & appeal to a range of buyers, without loosing the craftsman charm which defines the neighborhood. They also didnt spend money to do huge unnecessary renovations on our home as we had done a ton of work over the years.Every step of the way they called, texted and emailed to keep us in the loop.We are grateful for the Stea Realty Group!

Review №17

2022-01-10 22:14:41

Its hard to overstate what an excellent job Daniel and team did on the sale of our Oakland home. The stakes are so high when it comes to selling your house. In our case maybe even more since we have done a full gut renovation, having chosen every detail in the home with love and purpose.Daniel was sensitive to what we built, suggesting only a few alterations that we believe increased the homes value, and was in line with our aesthetic. In the end, our home sale broke a record for the area, and we know it was in no small part because of Daniel and team.Special points go to Stea Group as well for having pulled this off while we were not living on the west coast anymore - so generally independently. They proved to be trustworthy, kind, knowledgable and capable.Highly recommend this group of seasoned professionals and wish them much success.

Review №18

2022-08-20 18:42:18

Daniel, Yali and team delivered the best possible outcome offering sound advice, adapting to the unexpected, with professionalism and humor. We were in such capable hands along our selling journey, I can’t imagine as being this happy with any other partner.We did our research. We started a full year in advance and found only a handful of real estate firms work in lower Rockridge with any appreciable volume. We wanted someone experienced with that unique sub-market. We interviewed a few and settled on Daniel as he exhibited knowledge of how to present, what to present and what to expect. He also was empathetic to some unique challenges to our situation and offered tangible ideas to overcome them.We started early, but got significantly delayed in moving out, creating a challenge in a rapidly cooling real estate market due to climbing mortgage rates. Daniel was patient, perhaps undeservedly so, adapting nimbly to each turn of events, helping us every step of the way, and creating an outcome that could not have been better.I would be remiss if we did not strongly endorse the rest of Team Stea. Yali was absolutely critical to our successful sale. She managed an ecosystem of contractors – painters, plumbers, roofers, inspectors, flooring specialists, etc. Collectively, they provided excellent work and due to our ever-shrinking window, her relationship with them was key to getting a ton of work done in a very short period of time. We were so amazed at the transformation and staging we nearly wanted to put an offer on our own house. 😊.Lastly, Daniel’s strategy for asking price, deposit, contingency waivers and offer considerations was flawless. Hire Team Stea. You will not be disappointed.

Review №19

2022-06-21 04:00:15

We had the best possible experience with Stea Realty in selling our home, especially during a rapidly changing market. When the market started to shift, Daniel and Yali leveraged their expertise, pivoted quickly, and provided great recommendations to get to the desired end result. Daniel and Yail were our trusted partners the entire way and were extremely collaborative and communicative during a highly stressful time.We are extremely happy with the sale of our house and would without a doubt recommend Stea Realty. They will get the job done and they’re very easy to work with. You will rest easy knowing that they’re on your side.

Review №20

2021-05-17 00:58:04

Daniel & Yali are a terrific team. We worked with them on the sale of our home, and it was an excellent experience from the first meeting to the day we closed. Daniel gave solid guidance on the market and what to expect with the selling process. He took time to answer our questions thoughtfully, never rushing us nor pushing an agenda. Yali took lead on updating our space to make it even more attractive to potential buyers - it not only looked great, but she managed all the vendors and kept us informed along the way. Both are incredibly responsive, high integrity professionals. They truly felt like partners to us. We look forward to working with them again in the future!

Review №21

2023-07-03 18:53:41

Daniel and Yali were amazing partners throughout our home selling journey. They made the process simple, clear, and answered any and all questions that we had. It was a turn key process that made it perfect for our family during our cross country move. They truly provided an end-to-end process and we couldnt be happier with the results!

Review №22

2022-06-26 12:55:45

Daniel and Yali were such a pleasure in leading us through our home sale. Our house sale had a number of complicating external factors but they were able to simplify the many options and provided pragmatic advice for maximizing our outcome. In fact, especially when it came to discussions of offers on the table, Daniel would be negotiating us UP(!) on the price rather than pushing us to accept a quick transaction! What realtor does that? Daniel and Yali truly care about getting you the best possible deal!

Review №23

2021-06-01 23:56:44

We had a great experience working with Daniel and his partner Yali when selling our house. We interviewed several different agents and Daniel stood out with a wealth of experience and great attitude. We had high expectations when we decided to go with him as our seller’s agent, and yet somehow he managed to far exceed them.Though we’re pretty sure we weren’t his only clients at the time, he made it seem like it. Daniel was very responsive, replying to texts or emails promptly and often following up with a call to make sure he answered any questions we had. He walked us through the selling process, as stressful as it is, without ever feeling lost or unsure what the next step was. Daniel and Yali were able to wrangle a great set of professionals to make sure any work on the house was done well and quickly, with the end goal of maximizing our sale price. They explained our options, offering guidance but never feeling too pushy, and were great at keeping track of all expenses and keeping us up to date without involving us in the day-to-day scheduling, which allowed us to focus on our own lives.Whether it was prep, listing, showing, or offer consideration, we felt very much informed throughout the process without being overwhelmed. We ended up selling at a much higher price than we expected. Though it’s impossible to know what exactly made the difference, we can safely say we have no regrets or “what if?” scenarios.Daniel kept in touch, long after the sale, checking in on our family and updating us on his. That’s not something we expected with a real-estate agent. We 100% recommend working with Stea Realty, we’d work with them again in a second.

Review №24

2021-09-28 05:13:29

We bought our home with Daniel and Yali in 2015 and we sold it with them in 2021 - so we know how they work with buyers and sellers. We have never worked with a more professional and effective team (regardless of the task or industry) - they know what they are doing and they do it very well. On top of that they are responsive and really nice people. Bay Area real estate can be brutal, but we enjoyed the process because we felt confident we had the best team and they were truly on our side. One example - Daniel spent quite some time exploring whether we would prefer to rent our property out (not through him) rather than sell it.

Review №25

2020-10-08 17:25:50

We recently sold our home in the Oakland Hills and would highly recommend Stea Realty. Daniel has extensive knowledge and experience in the industry and is dedicated to providing the best outcome for both the buyer and seller. It was a real pleasure to work with this husband and wife team as Yali made sure nothing slipped through the cracks! We took his advice to heart and followed through with all his recommendations and I am so glad that we did as as our house sold successfully and very quickly, even through Covid and a record breaking wild fire season. Through it all, Daniel was diligent, professional and maintained an upbeat positive attitude that carried through the entire sale of our house. If you want your house sold in the most professional and pleasant manner, do not hesitate to use Stea Realty!

Review №26

2023-01-28 22:24:10

Top notch! By far the best real estate transaction experience we’ve ever had. Daniel, Yali and the team never missed a beat. The entire selling process went smoothly from beginning through Close of Escrow. They kept us ahead every step of the way with thorough explanation, and made sensible decisions without any pressure. Stea Realty Group is the best choice!Gordon W., Alameda

Review №27

2020-06-09 18:06:23

I worked with Daniel Stea to buy my beautiful house in Rockridge last year and was really happy with the experience. Daniel is an industry veteran and knows the landscape very well. He has connections and relationships which I think helped me succeed. He is refreshingly honest and did the opposite of pressuring me. When I wanted to put an offer in on the first house I looked at, he took pains to make sure I was ready to make the jump (I was). Lastly, when our offer was accepted, he and his staff were efficient at getting all the paperwork done - mainly through electronic means. Highly recommend!

Review №28

2014-10-28 23:47:12

Daniel Stea is professional, committed, patient, and highly competent in representing his clients interests. We found our first home in the Bay Area after one year of searching. Throughout the entire process, Daniel accompanied us to many properties and patiently explained to us the procedural and legal nuances of home-buying. Thanks to him, we managed to negotiate a very good price for our home, despite much competition from other buyers. Even after we bought our home, Daniel was there to support us in any way he could. It has been a pleasure working with Daniel. We would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone who requires his services.

Review №29

2023-05-19 05:23:39

Daniel and Yali are the absolute full package when it comes to realtors. They were always available when we wanted to tour a place, brought many homes to our attention that were new on the market and even ones that hadnt hit the market yet, they never rushed us and even made sure to point out when homes had some hidden issues, and, mostly importantly, are killer negotiators. These two will make certain that you get the best home on the market for the best price. Honestly top agents in the East Bay and more.

Review №30

2020-09-08 21:39:29

I have to say that we liked Daniel immediately from our first meeting. Selling or buying a home is a huge financial and emotional transaction and Daniel was the perfect realtor/partner for me and my husband.We give him very high marks on all the technical aspects of marketing, coordinating the repairs and staging our Rockridge home for sale. But it’s his personal approach that, to me, was the most stellar. He is honest and kind, confident, knowledgeable, respectful, patient and responsive. All of these qualities come with the highest integrity and a sense of humor.I highly recommend Daniel and his team! It was our pleasure to work with them!Virginia and Sakul Chaloeicheep

Review №31

2021-06-07 03:00:22

We used Daniel Stea and his team to sell our home in Rockridge and could not have been more pleased! Daniel is personable, analytic, detail oriented and focused on the bottom line...getting you the best offer he can. He took the time to get to know us as people which made all the difference to us when you are trusting someone to sell your beloved home.Moving and selling a home are both major stressors and we were doing them both at the same time! Daniel was able to coordinate and project manage a bathroom/kitchen remodel, house painting and landscaping prior to the sale allowing us to focus on our move. Completely above and beyond the call of duty! He is Uber communicative and made sure we were apprised at each step through the process.We were very happy with the end result of our sale as the result of Daniels stellar negotiation skills! Daniel and his team could not have made the sale easier. They were a pleasure to work with and we would give him our highest recommendation!

Review №32

2014-10-28 16:51:26

My husband and I recently used Stea Realty Group for both the sale of our old home and the purchase of a new home. Daniel Stea was our listing agent and we cant say enough great things about him. We have been going to his listings in the Rockridge/Elmwood neighborhoods for years now (and he has a LOT of them!), and even though we were not looking to sell or buy a home at the time, he was always so engaging and friendly to us. When it came time to sell our home, it was an extremely easy decision to choose Daniel. His homes are consistently some of the nicer homes on the market and we were confident that he would do everything possible to find us a great buyer.We were in a unique situation, in that we got into contract on our new home before we had even thought about selling our current home. Daniel and his team were able to work with us to get our home prepped for sale (touch up painting, landscaping, inspections, marketing brochures, staging etc...) in less than 3 weeks!!! For anyone that has sold a home before, that is quite a miracle! And as with all of Daniels other listings, our home looked like perfection when it hit the market. Daniel found us a fantastic buyer for our much loved home, and we couldnt be happier with the final outcome.Daniel was ALWAYS available to answer our questions and kept us in the loop with progress updates throughout the process. He gives great pep-talks too if you are a nervous first-time seller like I was! He is extremely knowledgeable about the marketplace and very smart with how he markets a home. He went above and beyond in making sure that everyone knew our home was for sale - and we always felt like the sale of our home was his top priority (as I am sure all of his clients do...because he is that good!). Daniel is a really good person (honest, hardworking, knowledgeable), and a great realtor and we would not hesitate for a second to recommend him to anyone selling a home in the area.

Review №33

2018-03-16 05:13:13

We first encountered Daniel and the Stea Realty Group in 2012 when we were house hunting in Oakland and Berkeley. While he was not our realtor, we had an excellent impression of him and his firm from some of his open houses that we attended. We did purchase a property in 2013 although there was no association with the Stea Realty Group.Five years later when we began considering marketing our property as we were relocating, the first realtor that we considered was Daniel and the Stea Realty Group as the impression that we had of him had lasted with us. While we did interview other realtors, we acted upon our initial instinct and made the decision to go with Daniel and Yali when we finally decided to sell.We couldn’t be more happy with our decision. Daniel & Yali both made the process extremely easy for us as for the most part we were not on location. Therefore they made all of the recommendations on the service people to use to make the property ready for sale and coordinated the completion of the services. Yali is amazing with details and ensuring every last item is cared for correctly. Many times she went above and beyond our expectations throughout the transaction.Daniel is a great marketer (not in a pushy salesperson way, but in a genuine I love this property and so I think you will too sort of way), so between the two of them they are an amazing team to work with as realtors.Due to their wonderful job of preparing the property for sale and the marketing of the property, we received multiple offers ultimately leading to a sale with which we were very pleased.

Review №34

2023-07-15 16:27:08

Personalized Service with the Best Outcomes!Understanding local market conditions beyond what you find on numerous real estate brokerage sites is the seamless expertise Stea Realty Group provides to their clients.Daniel and Yali guided us through the process of preparing and listing our home. From start to finish, they were available to answer our question and provide us feedback.We would Stea Realty again without hesitation.

Review №35

2022-12-08 20:08:26

When we decided to sell the house, we were clueless. We decided to go with the popular votes, Stea Realty Group (has the most sell signs in that area.) It was a clear and straightforward conversation. The steps were set.During the process, constant reminders and status were provided. Its a no brainer for us, all were taken cared.The outcome, the house was sold as it was promised.Daniel and Yali are a great team, work hard and trustworthy.They are the experts in the field and they deliver.

Review №36

2022-04-10 04:12:35

Daniel and Yali got us our dream home in the East Bay, and we feel so extremely lucky that we were able to work with them!We learned of Daniel through friends who had only the highest praise for him, and soon realized why. At every open house we went to, the listing agents seemed to know and clearly respect Daniel -- his reputation with other agents in the market is clearly something that was hard-earned; I think being one of Daniels buyers was an invaluable advantage in this crazy competitive market!We dont know what we would have done without Daniel in our corner throughout our entire months-long process: advising us on neighborhoods we might like based on our priorities; providing us insight on homes and neighborhoods as we visited them; gathering and sharing intel on the properties we were seriously interested in; and, expertly guiding us through an offer process that saw us come out with the winning bid on a home with nearly 20 offers!They demonstrated through countless actions, large and small, that they genuinely cared about us as people. We will recommend Daniel, Yali, and team to any of our own friends and family, without question.

Review №37

2020-06-09 00:42:48

From the moment my partner and I met Daniel, we knew we could trust not only his expertise but his entire team. Hes a true professional who was not afraid to give us his honest opinion on what a house was worth in the area, and how high he could truly recommend us bidding. His wife and partner Yali was incredibly accurate with her estimations on prices (every house we looked at and didnt end up offering on came very close to her best guess). They were both consistently responsive, which is important when the market moves so fast here! Highly recommend using Stea Realty, especially if youre looking in the North Oakland area.

Review №38

2022-06-27 13:58:05

Were hugely grateful to Daniel and Yali for bringing their professionalism, patience, and all-around good taste to helping us sell our Rockridge home. Having lived there for over ten years, we had to make numerous decisions about what to fix or upgrade and how to make the place shine—and we personally had to do a huge amount of downsizing. It felt overwhelming at times. Fortunately, Daniel and Yali’s enthusiasm and support kept us focused on the big picture. Perhaps most importantly, Daniel is highly attuned to nuances and changes in the real estate market, and effective at communicating with buyers and their real estate agents. It’s clear he and Yali truly enjoy what they do, as we we enjoyed watching them in action, right through to the closing on our home!

Review №39

2020-06-10 05:16:31

My wife and I had a great experience with Daniel and Yali. Yali helped us buy our dream home in Alameda. She was very responsive, and did a lot of great research to help us come up with the winning offer in a multiple bidder situation. We then used Daniel and Yali to sell our home in North Oakland. They did a great job guiding us through the process, and with the entire Process. This was our first time selling a home so there was a lot we did not now. I was very impressed with Daniel and his crew, and I would not hesitate to use them again in selling or buying a home.

Review №40

2021-05-23 21:11:33

Daniel & Yali did a fantastic job of bringing my Rockridge rental home back into shape to put it on the market. Having been my home for 20 years before becoming a rental, it was a special place for me that they understood and respected throughout the repairs & sales process. They know Rockridge better than anyone and bring their knowledge and experience to both seller and buyer, representing the lifestyle and attitude of the neighborhood beautifully. By the time Yali finished getting the place ready, I was ready to move back in! Of course, Daniel got me multiple offers and the price we expected. You wont find a better team to work with.

Review №41

2020-07-06 20:32:00

We chose Daniel to sell our house because we felt he really knew the Rockridge market. He was professional, honest, patient, and highly knowledgeable. He wasnt pushy at all. He marketed the house very well, made excellent house improvement suggestions, and did a great job negotiating. In the end, he exceeded all our expectations. Our house sold far above what we thought was possible. We would buy/sell with him again in a heartbeat.

Review №42

2022-12-08 18:52:20

We are So pleased to have Daniel and Yali represented us ( as sellers)! In fact, we did not even contact any other agents! Since we moved in to our community 5 years ago, from time to time, we saw their real estate signs dominated in our community. It tells me they totally understand our community housing market and pricing strategy. Soon after we decided to sell our property and move back to South Bay, we contacted them ( 1st time met). After a very pleasant conversation, we felt strongly we did not need to interview any other agents! They are the One! They are so knowledgeable, personable, honest, detail oriented, efficient and effective. They acted like conducting a symphony, coordinating different players to make a smooth/successful transaction a reality. The most amazing thing is we were totally hands-off and worried-free.Thank you Daniel, Yali, and your professional team for your outstanding services! Happy Holidays!

Review №43

2021-05-24 04:23:31

Daniel and Yali are true pros. They dont mess around and wont waste your time; all our communications were fast, clear, no nonsense (even after they had just welcomed a newborn into their family!). We were able to buy the right house for us on the first try, and I chalk that up to their honest feedback and advice on all aspects of home buying. From assessment of properties and disclosures, selecting a mortgage broker, and making a competitive offer, they guided us confidently through it all.

Review №44

2021-03-14 23:51:31

We knew Daniel from the neighborhood. He was always kind, gave us a reference for our first nanny (who we hired!) and was just a lovely person to have around. When we decided to move from Alameda, it was during COVID. The entire process seemed daunting. Daniel was so thoughtful, organized and never pushy. He had earned our trust by being a wonderful neighbor and so when we moved out of state, we gave him access to our place and just said we trust you. (I have a Type A personality, so Ill admit this was a little nerve-wracking.) However, both Daniel and Yali always kept us updated on progress; they hit almost every date (or delivered earlier) and all costs were helpfully itemized up front so we had no surprises. We were thrilled with the price that we got for our price (over what we had hoped!) and the closing process was also smooth - even being remote. If you want to work with someone who has integrity, is an expert as his craft and delivers (and who doesnt?) -- then Stea Realty Group will be your perfect partner.

Review №45

2020-06-10 17:04:52

Daniel and Yali skillfully guided us through the process of finding our Oakland home with enthusiasm, honesty, humor, and patience. Our family is new to the Bay Area and we had a lot to learn about the market here. We were so glad to have Daniel and Yalis expertise and friendship as we searched for -- and found -- the perfect home for our family. Over our long off-and-on search, Daniel was always quick to respond and leap into action, but yet we never felt rushed or pressured. He was always practical and honest about reasons a home might not be the right one for us. And when we found the one, Stea Realty Group helped us win it! We are really enjoying our new home and are so thankful to have worked with Daniel and Yali.

Review №46

2020-08-10 21:58:25

Daniel and his team are stellar. We used Daniel to sell our house in Rockridge in the fall of 2019. He knows the market very well. In addition, his team - painting, floors, staging/design, etc. - made quick work of making the house beautiful and ready for sale. Daniel was highly knowledgeable about the market, extremely responsive and overall a pleasure to work with.

Review №47

2021-07-15 23:18:22

It is hard to say enough good things about working with Daniel Stea and his partner/spouse Yali He. We recently sold our Piedmont Ave. neighborhood house with them and couldnt have had a better experience. They are extremely savvy, responsive, organized, helpful as to any possible question or request (large or small), cheerful, and fun to work with. They transformed what we thought was already a lovely house into a real stunner, and made our lives much easier during the entire process. I highly recommend reaching out to them.

Review №48

2021-09-24 15:12:28

Daniel and Yali are pretty incredible. Daniel is legendary for selling houses and he did a great job with ours. Yali led the process of putting in a good amount of work to get it looking and working like brand new (not easy for a 108 year old home). Yali was great at keeping the burden on us to a minimum. The house looked great and ultimately fetched a price that exceeded our expectations.Daniel was also great at helping us buy a house (something he is less known for). He found a funky house that had everything we were looking for, flagged it before it hit the market, and helped us figure out the optimal price.In the end they helped us buy a bigger house in a nicer neighborhood for less than he sold our beloved first home for, what more can one say?

Review №49

2021-08-08 23:36:42

Last year, my partner and I took on the daunting task of searching for our first house. We had been lifelong renters and had no idea how to navigate the universe of home buying, especially in a market so unfriendly for buyers. Daniel and Yali were exactly the agents we needed to help us wrap our brains around the process. From the get-go, Daniel was SO patient with us and took so much time to answer all of our questions. He looked at SO many houses with us all across Oakland while we figured out and changed our minds repeatedly about what we wanted. Ultimately, we ended up buying a great little “fixer” in West Oakland. Daniel and Yali were so generous with their time, showing us the house multiple times, bringing in a 3rd party inspector, and just helping us imagine/plan how we would make this house our home. They also made the offer and purchase process a total breeze for us. We are so thankful to have had them and can’t wait to work with them again in the future!

Review №50

2020-07-01 01:19:45

Daniel helped us buy our current home in the Oakland Hills 10 years ago and also sell our previous home in Rockridge a few months after that. In 2016, he and Yali guided us through the purchase of an investment condo in Emeryville, showing us many options and helping us evaluate which would be the best choice. Working with both of them is a pleasure. You will appreciate their expertise, straightforward approach, responsiveness, affability and genuine desire to meet your needs. Each of our transactions went smoothly, with minimal stress. Even though we havent worked with them in a bit, I feel that ours is a long-term relationship. I recently called Daniel regarding a random question for my father about real estate in LA, which he answered cheerfully and helpfully. Daniel and Yali inspire confidence and I am so glad we trusted them at these key moments in our lives. Im sure we will call on them for any future real estate needs we may have, and I highly recommend you use them for yours as well.

Review №51

2022-03-15 12:18:52

Daniel and his team at Stea were invaluable during what turned out to be a complex and trying home sale. What could have been an unbearably frustrating transaction (total happenstance) was made easier thanks to Daniel and Yalis constant communication, deep local industry knowledge, and dogged persistence. I was so, so happy to have them on our team representing our best interests. And at the end of the day, we set a new record sale price for our neighborhood and only had to be on the market for 6 days, so all the trouble was worth it!Before things got complicated, they were already a dream to work with. It was so nice having advice I could truly trust in a really cutthroat market. From the initial meeting to closing day, the Stea team was truly always on call. I couldnt more highly recommend them.

Review №52

2020-07-06 05:28:53

My husband and I worked with Daniel and Yali on the sale of our beloved Rockridge home last summer. They left no stone unturned, ensuring we worked every angle to extract maximum value from the sale of our house. They have an incredible attention to detail, commitment to doing whats right, and uncompromising work ethic, and they know the market and all the players. Highly recommend.

Review №53

2017-04-06 14:20:21

Daniel helped me sell my home in Piedmont. I was shocked at how much we ended up getting for the house. Nothing in my mind told me that the house could sell for so much. Daniel is a true professional and his legal background is a huge advantage. He was such an advocate for me. He truly cares about people and making sure you are happy above all. Thats the main difference between him and other realtor/brokers. He is not pushy, he just wants you to be happy. I told him I was thinking about selling the home and he told me to let him know when I was ready and he would help. He never pushed me or bothered me about selling the home. I just called him when I was ready. He actually asked me several times if I wanted to keep the home because he thought it was a good fit for me and my family. He only offered me his honest advice. Daniel was willing to work really hard to make sure I was happy. I wasnt really happy with the first stager he had me meet, so we interviewed others until we found the perfect match. Daniel got quotes for the work that needed to be done from multiple contractors and was able to get the one we chose to come down on his price. Daniel has tons of experience but I think what makes Stea Realty so successful, is his team of experts. It is really the fact that he has a great team and so many professionals all pulling for the same goal. Thats what makes Daniel and Stea Realty in general, so effective.

Review №54

2020-06-22 18:30:44

We worked with Daniel Stea to sell our Rockridge home. He was professional, easy to communicate with and the house looked great. He fit us in to a pretty fast schedule and, most importantly, we were incredibly happy with the final sale price of the house.

Review №55

2021-12-19 18:57:40

We navigated both home-buying and then home-selling with Daniel and Yali within a couple months of each other, and both outcomes exceeded our expectations. We found that we were able to trust them very quickly and easily, because in addition to their deep knowledge, they didnt push us or try to talk us into anything, and allowed the process to go at our pace, giving us the time and a tremendous amount of patience we needed to figure out our game plan. Also, they are really positive, can-do people who never seem to get flustered or bent out of shape in spite of the incredible volume of work that they oversee. They take a long view of their client relationships that benefits everyone, and probably make every client feel like they are their most important. Ultimately we ended up in a home we never thought wed be able to own, with more income then anticipated from the sale of our previous home. We would recommend/work with them again without reservation.

Review №56

2021-09-21 18:29:10

Well, they sold our house and set the record for our neighborhood....but it wasnt luck, they worked their butts off!This husband and wife real estate team are the dream team! Daniel and Yali exceeded our expectations. They went above and beyond their responsibilities of selling our home. Every interaction we had with them was smooth and easy. We trusted Daniel and Yali with every move we made as a team, and they ensured we were well educated on the method behind their magic. They had to take care of some things for us at odd hours - or spend extra time helping us - and they never complained once. And the proof is in the pudding - we sold for way above asking, exceeding our expectations. They were true professionals, and just a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend this husband and wife team - they were a dream team.

Review №57

2020-11-16 14:15:12

From the first moment we met Daniel and Yali, we knew we were in good hands. We were selling our house to relocate internationally for work, a complicated process during covid. Still, they made sure the entire experience went incredibly smoothly, even with us in a completely different time zone, half-way across the world. Start to finish, Daniel and Yali went above and beyond, with a level of professionalism, knowledge, and care that will make me forever grateful. On top of being amazing at what they do, they are also really great people - down to earth, easy to talk to, and caring. Just the sort of team you want by your side during a major life transition!

Review №58

2016-04-21 15:39:28

We just completed a very successful experience selling our home on Lawton Ave in Rockridge through Stea Realty Group (Daniel and Yali). See the video above; it is a perfect representation of Daniels demeanor: professional, confident, friendly, inspiring trust. They have a local office, and exhibited a high degree of familiarity and knowledge of the local market. Their marketing campaign was very complete and provided amazing coverage both locally and on a broader scale. Daniel handled timing of the brokers tours and open houses very thoughtfully in a way that created great interest in our house. We had a very fast close, with many competing offers. Daniel and Yali were always responsive throughout the process. Daniels sense of humor and was always welcome! I highly recommend Stea Realty Group for your real estate agent.

Review №59

2020-09-30 17:25:04

Stea Realty helped us to sell our house in Alameda and buy a house in Rockridge. They were friendly, professional, informed, and talented. To begin our relationship, they fully and accurately described what the process would be like. Because we wanted to remain in the old house while we renovated the new house, we required special financing and Stea’s staff gave us good leads to pursue. We also needed to spend less on our new house than we would eventually sell the old house for (to stay within Proposition 13 limits) and they gave us good advice about how much we could spend in Rockridge -- and on bidding strategies in a hot market with many competing bids. Stea Realty knew how to position our Alameda house for sale and their marketing attracted a lot of interest and several excellent bids that exceeded our expectations. Daniel Stea’s background in law was particularly helpful to us in a couple of instances during our buying and selling. During the entire process (which took over a year) they checked in with us regularly and kept us informed.

Review №60

2022-01-24 23:58:13

We were fortunate to work with Daniel and Yali recently. Their attention to detail, combined with a perfect balance of professionalism and candidness, is what made our entire experience seamless and stress-free. They are experts in this area, and we felt well taken care of every step of the way. We couldnt be happier!

Review №61

2014-10-30 01:40:02

I have met with Daniel Stea on multiple occasions over the past two years at both his open homes and for consultations regarding various real estate matters. I have consistently found him to be outstanding for all interactions - he is extremely knowledgeable, approachable, confident and a true expert in his profession. He possesses the highest degree of integrity and is completely honest, even if it may not be what you were hoping to hear.I highly recommend Daniel as the real estate agent to choose - after all, he IS the man - the #1 agent for the Lower Rockridge neighborhood for a reason. I have personally been recommending him to all my friends/colleagues!Zimen

Review №62

2021-03-12 00:15:31

Daniel was very responsive to our request yesterday to meet and show us a prospective property. My wife and I appreciated his input, breadth of knowledge and understanding in the market. He was excellent in answering all our questions and would highly recommend him to anyone considering purchasing or selling a home.

Review №63

2021-03-18 23:07:22

Daniel and Yali go way beyond what one might expect from a Real Estate Agency. Norma andI wanted to move out of house, take what items we wanted and leave what we didn’t wantwhich included furniture, beds etc. Daniel assured us he would take care of clearing out thehouse, paint both inside and outside, remodel where necessary (which would be taken careof by his wife Yali) and appropriately market the house. He professionally guided us throughthe myriad of paper work. On the evening before the day we were vacating the househe dropped by to make sure all was well. The next day we packed our car and headed to ourvacation residence. Daniel and Yali prepared the house for sale, stayed closely in touch andkept the necessary documents, that needed to be electronically signed, flowing. He listed thehouse and in two weeks it sold to our complete satisfaction. Bravo Daniel and Yali – you arethe best.Norm and Norma B.

Review №64

2020-07-13 03:48:55

Daniel and Yali did a great job selling our home in Rockridge. He first took the time to meet with us well before we were actually ready to sell...no pressure at all, just honest advice on market conditions and how to prepare to sell our particular home for optimal results. As we got further in the process, they did a great job guiding us through the necessary steps, suggested and in some cases provided quality repair/maintenance services, and did full service staging/prep in record time. They were super pleasant to work with and responsive. At the end of the day, we were pleased with the results and time it took to complete, both of which were exactly as they proposed all throughout the process. So in other words, they know the market and their process very well.

Review №65

2020-06-19 03:33:35

We have worked with Daniel and The Stea Realty Group on multiple transactions since 2016. They are incredibly responsive and knowledgeable about the entire real-estate process and the specific areas we were interested in. We have gotten to know them well and consider them not only great business partners, but friends. We highly recommend them for your real-estate needs.

Review №66

2022-08-21 00:17:44

We recently closed on our condo and had the opportunity to work with the Stea reality group. Guided advice, continuous communication and professionalism are what makes them top notch! We have nothing but great things to say about Dan, Yali and their team.

Review №67

2014-10-29 22:42:08

I am a fan of Daniel and Stea Realty Group! I have had the opportunity to work with them not as a client but as a colleague. I conduct Estate Sales and Home Clear-Outs and have been brought in to help many of their clients. In the course of my work I have lots of interactions with SRG clients and can tell you they all say the same thing: Daniel and his team really know their stuff! They are professional and treat clients with care, respect, understanding and helpful guidance. Real Estate transactions can be highly stressful, but SRG does a great job of guiding people through the process with their experience and resources. I am glad to be one of their resource team mates!

Review №68

2020-10-20 23:45:19

Daniel, Yali and the whole team were fantastic to work with. They partnered with us on a clear plan, based on their years of experience, and everything worked out perfectly. I can confidently recommend Stea Reality Group and given the chance I would work with them again.

Review №69

2022-05-03 02:50:57

It was an absolute pleasure to work with Daniel and his team. They make the process easy and worry free. The transformation was amazing. I highly recommend Stea Realty Group.

Review №70

2020-06-23 21:24:02

Daniel and Stea Realty provided excellent, professional guidance on the sale of residence and condo purchase. Highly recommended.

Review №71

2020-11-19 17:17:22

Outstanding -- my wife and I cannot recommend highly enough! Highly responsive, and super knowledgeable about the community.