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“Donna & Andrew were exceptional in closing probably two of the most challenging real estate deals any realtor could encounter. My Mom inherited two properties that her mom owned prior to her death which other siblings were still occupying. However, my grandmother explicitly stated in writing that upon her death, my Mom must sell the properties. It was truly a distressed situation. As a licensed realtor, I knew that I needed to help my mom, but couldn't be the listing agent because of the sensitive and delicate situation, so I contacted Donna, whom I had formerly learned about through her radio and television advertisements. Donna & Andrew were EXTREMELY committed and simply extraordinary in how they handled my family and the sensitive nature of the two transactions. This was not a job for the "faint at heart" but Donna & Andrew were determined to help my Mom and I get the houses sold and they did just that! They faced every challenge head on and by the time the transactions closed, my Mom was so Grateful for Donna & Andrew. If you are looking to sell or buy, Donna & her team will get the job done right!”
“My wife and I decided that purchasing a home would be a great long term investment, I asked my friend if he knew any good realtors and he recommended me to CalSold Realty. I spoke to Andrew and told him what home my wife and I were looking for and the price range and right away Andrew started working with us, he took us to different homes that fit our criteria and after a month of seeing different homes we found the perfect one for us. CalSold was there every step of the way from making home offers to the final paperwork. Thank You CalSold and thank you Andrew for helping us achieve our dream of owning our home...”
“My husband and I found Donna Simpson at Calsold Realty to sell our home. Living in Southern California and selling a house in the Bay Area could have been a huge challenge, but Donna took it on and was diligent throughout the entire process. My husband is an attorney and demands perfection, but Donna not only met our expectations, but far exceeded them. Every phone call or text was returned immediately, and we never needed to quess at what was happening. She always made us feel as if we were her only clients. Donna is vivacious, tenacious and has a lot of energy that never quits. She staged our house beaurifully for the open houses. We can not say enough about Donna at Calsold Realty and would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone.”
“Donna & Andrew were great! They worked very hard and I would recommend them to anyone buying a home!”
“It is with complete confidence that I recommend Andrew Desmond to anyone buying or selling a house. He helped us buy our home in 2011. He is a true professional. He has experience, knowledge and understanding for what the client wants in a home. My husband and I both trust him. Even RPM, our mortgage lender said he was great to work with, hassle free. When it came time for the home inspection, Andrew chose a quality inspector. If I were to sell or buy again, we would want Andrew as our Realtor.”
“I have worked with Andrew to buy investment property in Roseville. He has done a fantastic job. He was always available to answer any question and negotiated the price as per my requirements. I will recommend Andrew to my family friends as well as any one who is looking to purchase their new home”
“I have known Sandy Skover and Donna Simpson for over 3 years and they are just phenomenal. They have been my agents for different real estate transactions and I wouldn't think of working with anyone else. They are extremely experience in working with short sales and conventional residential sales. They have helped me in buying my own home but also in making multiple real estate investments that have been extremely profitable. As other reviews have mentioned, working with Donna and Sandy is having your own consultant and you know they are always looking out for your best interest. Donna and Sandy have helped me find investment opportunities all across the Bay Area. Berkeley, Concord, Brentwood, Pittsburg, Bay Point, Antioch, Oakland are just some among the many locations where they have found me crazy deals. They work night and day to make sure they are getting me all the information I need to make the right decisions. If you need a loan, they also have great contacts that can help you get the best interest to be able to afford your dream home. They are the best! Extremely professional, reliable and responsible. From a fist time buyer to experience investors I can't recommend them enough. Donna and Sandy, thank you for all your support and guidance. Obviously yelp doesn't have enough stars to show how great you are. 10 stars rating!”
“Sandy and Donna have gone above and BEYOND for us! We saved a good deal of money using Calsold Realty. We LOVE them and would recommend them to anyone looking to purchase or sell their home. They gave us exceptional customer service, and they were able to walk us through the process completely. We sold our house and bought a new house with no issues. . A++++++ Service!”
“Donna was absolutely awesome throughout our whole transaction of selling our home. She always kept in contact with us no matter what. She was with us every step of the way. Even her associates were very professional and helped out any way that they could. We don't consider Donna to be someone we just worked with, we now consider her a "Friend". Donna and her team even helped us with the home we are in now. We highly recommend them.”
“I was facing a situation with my Bank. They were looking to Foreclosure on me because they would not restructure my loan. I called Donna and spoke to her about my situationÂ…and she let me know about something that I could do. Which was, I could do a Short Sale...I hope that anyone out there facing a foreclosure or some situation with their bank, with their real estate gives Donna a call at CalSold.”
“Donna and Sandy went above and beyond the call of duty to help us sell our home. They are extremely knowledgeable about the market and held our hand through every step of the way. The team was and is always very personable and responsive to our phone calls and emails. I really felt like they gave 100% in helping us to sell our home. I would highly recommend them as the team to work with.”
“Working with Sandy and Donna was an absolute joy. They made a complicated process so much clearer and helped us make good decisions. We have bought and sold many properties in the bay area and have come to value highly competent team members who are truly rooting for you. We would work with Sandy and Donna and recommend them any day!”
“One Saturday morning I was cleaning like I do and I decided to turn on the radio. The program was already on and they were talking about mortgages and short sales and feeling like you have no one to help you and I said "that's me!" My father had become ill and had an reverse mortgage on his home in Modesto, Ca. I have been dealing with the bank, who was going to help me . The bank gave a lot of information on what I needed to do, but gave no help! I had contacted a few realtors and everyone said I don't know that much about reverse mortgage- again no help. The more I listen to the program the more I knew CalSold Realty could help; I said I'm calling them on Monday. I called them left a message, and they called back right away. I explained what was going on and Donna and Sandy got right to work! They contacted the bank, got the paper work that I needed to do the short sell, listed the property, got an offer, and I didn't have to stress anymore. They took my stress away. I can't thank them enough for all that they have done for me . What a blessing I received by listening to the raido that morning and getting in touch with such good people like Donna and Sandy . Cherise T., San Jose, CA”
“I have served in Viet Nam and I have been through a divorce and nothing in my life was as frustrating and sad as attempting to deal with my lender for help with an upside-down mortgage. I did not know what to do, nor, did I understand any of the nonsense surrounding the situation! I was proud of my Excellent FICO score! I am grateful that I met Donna, Sandy and the CalSold Realty team as they are truly the best at what they do. They helped me to get out from under that burdensome mortgage without owing anyone one penny! They kept me informed throughout the entire process of what to expect. I highly recommend them!”
“I am writing this testimonial to let everyone know how wonderful my experience was with these two wonderful ladies Donna and Sandy! I was going to loose my parent's house because of a reverse mortgage. These two ladies worked day and night to help someone they never even met before. They became my wonderful Angels that brought love and life to myself and family. They saved the house and became my family. When I would cry and loose myself it never failed Donna would call and Pray with me over the phone and this was many times she saved me with her Prayers! I know I would be on the streets with no place to live without these wonderful ladies. My son had to work the graveyard shift and Sandy met us at Denny's at 1:00 am to make sure the paper work was signed and ready to go to the bank by 8 am. the next day. That is dedication you can trust and rely on. When life brings you Angels you are very lucky , You can say you have friends but when times get rough that is when you know who your friends really are to help you. I have never had anyone work so hard to help myself and family. Thank you! ”
“I have had the pleasure of listing my home with CalSoldRealty, although I have been in Real Estate for over 30 years I never dealt with short sales or distressed properties. This is a field I lacked experience in and I had a lot of questions and very few companies had answers. Laws were constantly changing and dealing directly with the banks proved equally frustrating. Short selling some of my properties was the best option to avoid foreclosure but this was a very sensitive issue with me. I had many concerns regarding my privacy, what my neighbors think, credit, tenants, legal issues and such. I needed answers from a company with real experience and time was running out. In researching I decided to list my home with Donna and her team and Sandy who was my listing agent. They addressed all my concerns, returned every call promptly and always took the time to explain in detail any issues that came to mind. They were knowledgeable and kept up with all the current laws. They respected my privacy, never posted a sign on my lawn, carefully screened every prospective buyer so as not to inconvenience my tenants with those who did not qualify or looky loos. They were successful in keeping my home from foreclosure, extending the bank sale date three times until they found the correct buyer who would allow my tenants to stay. Throughout this time, they reassured my tenants that everything would work out and it did. Again, being in real estate myself, it is very refreshing to work with a company that is not only professional but actually cares about their clients putting their needs first. In every way they kept the sale private and kept me posted on the process from beginning to end. The sales and transfer went very smooth, if their was a glitch, I was not aware of it. I strongly recommend anyone who is struggling with their properties not to waste your time with a general real estate firm. It is very important to use a company who specializes and is knowledgeable of the legal process, certified to work with distressed homes. If you are considering listing your home, I highly recommend CalSoldRealty, you will not be disappointed! ”
“I worked with Sandy for over a year ago to complete a very difficult short sale. SHE WAS AMAZING!! Not only is she VERY knowledgeable about every step and every detail, but she has the personal touch. I needed some one to care about me and my specific details when the waters got rough. She took care of everything and walked with me every step of the way. Sandy will go the extra mile for you to get things done right. I look forward to having Sandy help me find and buy my next home.”
“I do want to say thank you for making the process of doing a short sale less daunting. I had so many questions initially, but you both put my mind at ease and help me to realize this was the right choice for me. You kept informed and up to date on the process. I never felt like I was in the dark about what was going on or what the next step was. I appreciated that. So glad I saw that commercial! Thanks again. ”
“I was in a very complicated and troubled situation in a real estate ownership. Donna and her team handled my case with ease and professionalism. She explained all of my options in a very clear and detailed way so that I could decide the best route for me. They were all prompt in returning my phone calls and they always kept me apprised of any updates once they were received. Despite the sensitive situation I was in, Donna made the short sale a smooth and hassle free process. You are in good hands with Donna and her team.”
“I was a first time home buyer and buying a short sale property. Donna and her staff were professional, understanding and very patient as the process did take a very long time. They always returned a phone call, kept me informed of every milestone and most of all, guided me every step of the way. I highly recommend CalSoldRealty to anyone who wants honesty, intergity and professionalism from a team that will work for YOU, first and foremost. Whether you are listing your home or buying one, Donna and Sandy will not dissappoint you. They made my dreams of home ownership a reality and I am thankful they were the team I elected to work with!”
“This fall Sandy Skover and the team at CalSold listed and sold our condo in Foster City, CA and got us top dollar! This was a regular equity sale. We chose Sandy and the team because of their extensive experience in the market with all types of home sales, from distressed properties to standard sales. Her knowledge of the market, lending processes, and who to go to when something was not working, gave us a much desired outcome. Sandy was able to handle not only my requests, but field some of the more unusual ones from our buyer. She communicated on a daily basis with us, and made sure we were aware of any problems that may arise. She was able to recognize and handle potential problems before they became an issue. Sandy went above and beyond as real estate professional. From our open house to the actual closing she was with us the entire way. If you want someone to handle your sale that has extensive knowledge of the process, then Sandy would be an excellent choice. Collectively we have bought and sold over 15 properties in our lifetime, and Sandy was by far the best agent we have had experience with. Sandy truly cares about her clients.”
