"First of all, she's a local and knows the East Bay market very well. She also works for Red Oak which specializes in the East Bay, so she has a lot of good data to work with. Second, she's just a genuine, good-hearted person. I think you'll feel that the first time you meet her. And finally, she had the experience as she's been in this market for quite some time. When we found the house we decided to bid on, she was so helpful throughout the process. As first time buyers, we had an endless number of questions and she answered her cell phone whenever we called. She was a kind and positive voice when we were waiting to know if we won the bid, and then through the obstacles and pitfalls of escrow. And we made it! Thanks to her advice we were able to close the first house we bid on, even though there were two bids higher than us! I would happily recommend everyone to work with Diana if you are looking for a house in the East Bay."
"First of all, she's a local and knows the East Bay market very well. She also works for Red Oak which specializes in the East Bay, so she has a lot of good data to work with. Second, she's just a genuine, good-hearted person. I think you'll feel that the first time you meet her. And finally, she had the experience as she's been in this market for quite some time. When we found the house we decided to bid on, she was so helpful throughout the process. As first time buyers, we had an endless number of questions and she answered her cell phone whenever we called. She was a kind and positive voice when we were waiting to know if we won the bid, and then through the obstacles and pitfalls of escrow. And we made it! Thanks to her advice we were able to close the first house we bid on, even though there were two bids higher than us! I would happily recommend everyone to work with Diana if you are looking for a house in the East Bay."
Karl & Sophie
"I very much enjoyed working with Diana. She was always responsive to my questions and I learned a great deal about the Bay Area real estate market, both in general and particular terms. I was also very grateful for the extent of personalized care she provided throughout the process of searching for the right place for me, advice and close collaboration in the bidding stage, and continued close attention to the vital details as we closed on my first house! I can highly recommend Diana Ip as competent, well-informed agent, and a pleasure to work with."
"I very much enjoyed working with Diana. She was always responsive to my questions and I learned a great deal about the Bay Area real estate market, both in general and particular terms. I was also very grateful for the extent of personalized care she provided throughout the process of searching for the right place for me, advice and close collaboration in the bidding stage, and continued close attention to the vital details as we closed on my first house! I can highly recommend Diana Ip as competent, well-informed agent, and a pleasure to work with."
Peter
"Diana helped us to purchase a home in the Elmwood neighborhood of Berkeley. We were first time home buyers after living abroad and outside the Bay Area for many years, had an extremely tight timeline and very narrow geographic scope. Diana was wonderful from the start and navigated our constraints with enormous expertise and grace. She had excellent local knowledge, was incredibly responsive to our questions and needs, and was an honest and thoughtful sounding board when we needed one. I give her my highest recommendation without reservation. We love our new home!"
"Diana helped us to purchase a home in the Elmwood neighborhood of Berkeley. We were first time home buyers after living abroad and outside the Bay Area for many years, had an extremely tight timeline and very narrow geographic scope. Diana was wonderful from the start and navigated our constraints with enormous expertise and grace. She had excellent local knowledge, was incredibly responsive to our questions and needs, and was an honest and thoughtful sounding board when we needed one. I give her my highest recommendation without reservation. We love our new home!"
Sue & Tim
"We worked with Diana in buying our house in Oakland. It's hard enough to figure out what you are looking for in any market, but it's kind of insane trying to buy a house in Oakland these days. Diana was amazing. During the whole process, I felt like she was completely on our side and looking out for us. She knows the East Bay market well, which was great. But what really took us over the top was that she is very intuitive and has great skills in working with people. When the process heated up and we were under a time crunch, Diana delivered, working late hours to get our documents submitted. If we ever buy a house again, I will absolutely look to work with her again."
"We worked with Diana in buying our house in Oakland. It's hard enough to figure out what you are looking for in any market, but it's kind of insane trying to buy a house in Oakland these days. Diana was amazing. During the whole process, I felt like she was completely on our side and looking out for us. She knows the East Bay market well, which was great. But what really took us over the top was that she is very intuitive and has great skills in working with people. When the process heated up and we were under a time crunch, Diana delivered, working late hours to get our documents submitted. If we ever buy a house again, I will absolutely look to work with her again."
Vivian
"With Diana's expertise, my first-time home-buying process went smoothly. She was incredibly enthusiastic and responsive, patiently answering many questions along the way. She also has excellent connections with other professionals in the field, and knew exactly who to have me work with at each critical stage. All of her assistance led to my second offer being accepted, truly impressive in this market! Diana is an absolute pleasure to work with and I know she brings a very high level of commitment to each client."
"With Diana's expertise, my first-time home-buying process went smoothly. She was incredibly enthusiastic and responsive, patiently answering many questions along the way. She also has excellent connections with other professionals in the field, and knew exactly who to have me work with at each critical stage. All of her assistance led to my second offer being accepted, truly impressive in this market! Diana is an absolute pleasure to work with and I know she brings a very high level of commitment to each client."
Laura
"Diana was so helpful - she was quick to respond, she was very knowledgeable about specific neighborhoods in the Bay Area, she guided us through all the hoops of home buying, and she knew the right offer to make. We are living in the house of our dreams at the right price thanks to her."
"Diana was so helpful - she was quick to respond, she was very knowledgeable about specific neighborhoods in the Bay Area, she guided us through all the hoops of home buying, and she knew the right offer to make. We are living in the house of our dreams at the right price thanks to her."
David & Jessica
"Diana is, hands down, the best realtor we have ever worked with! As out of state buyers, we were so grateful that she was our representative and our advocate. She is an incredible listener, and is very thorough, patient and efficient. We felt supported in every step of the way, from house-hunting to closing. We highly recommend this amazing person and professional!"
"Diana is, hands down, the best realtor we have ever worked with! As out of state buyers, we were so grateful that she was our representative and our advocate. She is an incredible listener, and is very thorough, patient and efficient. We felt supported in every step of the way, from house-hunting to closing. We highly recommend this amazing person and professional!"
Buyer
"I can't say enough positive things about Diana! She was immensely helpful and savvy in helping us purchase our home in Maxwell Park, Oakland. Diana dedicated the time to get to know us and our needs/desires. She was always prompt and professional in her replies. She had a very good handle on how to make a competitive offer. Something we really appreciated about Diana was that she cared that we purchased a home that worked for us. If you are looking for a realtor with expert knowledge of the East Bay housing market, who is detailed oriented and professional, and who will be an advocate for you in your home purchase, Diana is your realtor!"
"I can't say enough positive things about Diana! She was immensely helpful and savvy in helping us purchase our home in Maxwell Park, Oakland. Diana dedicated the time to get to know us and our needs/desires. She was always prompt and professional in her replies. She had a very good handle on how to make a competitive offer. Something we really appreciated about Diana was that she cared that we purchased a home that worked for us. If you are looking for a realtor with expert knowledge of the East Bay housing market, who is detailed oriented and professional, and who will be an advocate for you in your home purchase, Diana is your realtor!"
Brian D.
"With Diana's expertise, my first-time home-buying process went smoothly. She was incredibly enthusiastic and responsive, patiently answering many questions along the way. She also has excellent connections with other professionals in the field, and knew exactly who to have me work with at each critical stage. All of her assistance led to my second offer being accepted, truly impressive in this market! Diana is an absolute pleasure to work with, and I know she brings a very high level of commitment to each client."
"With Diana's expertise, my first-time home-buying process went smoothly. She was incredibly enthusiastic and responsive, patiently answering many questions along the way. She also has excellent connections with other professionals in the field, and knew exactly who to have me work with at each critical stage. All of her assistance led to my second offer being accepted, truly impressive in this market! Diana is an absolute pleasure to work with, and I know she brings a very high level of commitment to each client."
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