Paul Talbot

★★★★★
"After working with them off and on for nearly 3 years, my husband and I finally found a home that fit what we were looking for. Paul negotiated a price that was less than asking (nearly unheard of out here) and helped us through a drawn out escrow (due to the shelter-in-place order). I highly recommend Paul and Jade. " - Mollie

★★★★★
"Jade and Paul helped us find our perfect first home! They are a true dynamic duo - knowledgeable, professional and caring. Understood what we wanted and went above and beyond to make it come true. Grateful to have found their services and highly recommend them to any East Bay home buyers. " - Vincent

★★★★★
"Jade and Paul made our home buying process so enjoyable! As first time home buyers, we were nervous about entering a highly competitive market. But after sharing what we were looking for, they were able to give us greater insight and helped us strategize for our search. They understood our needs and used their expertise to guide us through the process. We were initially prepared to spend 3-6 months searching but with Jade and Paul’s help, we were able to find our house and close escrow in a little over a month! And despite all of the Covid restrictions, Jade created convenient itineraries for our weekend home tours, even adding properties that were not listed yet. When we found our house, they counseled us on the importance of creating a strong, clean offer while keeping in mind our personal and financial needs. They’ve also been available for helping us through our kitchen and bathroom renovation even after we closed with recommendations for contractors and design options. It’s clear they have a deep understanding of the local market and love for this work. We could not be happier with our experience working with them and with our new home! " - Clarissa

★★★★★
"We connected with Jade and Paul through a recommendation from another realtor, we were looking to sell a piece of land and these guys had a some experience working with land. For anyone that doesn’t know, selling a lot of land is a stranger of a process than a home, and it takes far longer to work through it. I can’t say enough good things about the method and mechanics and design of Jade and Paul’s strategy. I can’t say enough great things about their communication. I don’t even have the words for their positivity and drive. They created a clearly laid out plan, with a schedule for consistent updates with us, they communicated clearly about interest and inquiries, and ultimately sorted out an incredibly smooth closing. They’re experts at social media based marketing and create fantastic and interesting content that really does drive views clicks and conversations. Lastly, they’re simply good people. I would be happy and proud to recommend Jade and Paul to anyone looking for a modern realtor! " - Ryan

★★★★★
"At the beginning of 2021, as we began contemplating selling our home, postcards from the Talbot Team started appearing in our mailbox showing a number of successful sales in our San Leandro neighborhood. Many of these listed sale prices that seemed almost too good to be true. Plus, Jade and Paul touted alternative approaches to the standard move out, stage, show for two weeks, and review offers. Since we have a young child, the prospect of minimizing disruption both on the sell-side and the eventual buy-side were very attractive. So we figured we might as well see what the story was behind their listings, and added Talbot Team to the list of realtors we met with before selling our home.Meeting with Jade and Paul in person reinforced our impression that they were attuned to our particular needs and desires, and well-suited to sell our house in this market and in our San Leandro neighborhood in particular. They asked all the right questions to gain the information they needed to set up the sale and market the house, but without being overly intrusive or pushy about anything. They reassured us by repeatedly saying that if things got too hectic, we could always hit pause on the sale and revisit later in the year. Even if real estate agents are ultimately in the business of selling houses, it was nice to hear that we would stay in the driver's seat of the process. After an in-person meeting, a few calls and Zooms, it was clear that Jade and Paul would work hard to get the home sold in the most efficient and fruitful way possible. Jade in particular had an intuitive sense that we wanted to move quickly, and she immediately matched that by laying out a rapid, but entirely doable sale schedule. We signed on with Talbot Team enthusiastically. When the local sales market started to take off as we were prepping the home, Jade and Paul proposed a shift in sale strategy that turned out to be prescient and very sensitive to the micro-movements in the pace of local sales. And even though it required some last-minute changes on our end, the Talbots were very transparent in presenting the potential upsides along with the downsides of going for full market exposure.

In the end, in the space of one month, we had gone from meeting the Talbots for the first time to having over a dozen offers to choose from---really impressive! Don't get me wrong, selling on that timetable required a lot of effort by us as the sellers, but Jade, Paul, and Stevie put tremendous effort of their own to get the house ready to show and securing dozens of showing and a set of multiple strong offers. From consulting on self-staging and design choices, advising on vendors, navigating the complicated sales contracts, and even supplying some last-minute decor, Talbot Team were dedicated to getting us our best outcome throughout. (Also, these guys are all over the little things that make it easier, like an ongoing SMS text thread, shared Google Drive folders, and stopping by to deliver/pick-up keys and so on.) In the end, we were very pleased with the sale process, and highly doubt we would've ended up where we did without the energy and work Talbot Team put into our home. After selling, we turned immediately to the buy-side, working more closely with Paul and Stevie. To be honest, in our experience, most Bay Area buy-side effort is put in by the buyers themselves, but Paul was ready with crucial inside info on what price buyers were looking for on particular properties, what certain restorations costs would be, what the drawbacks and benefits of various neighborhoods were, and helpful suggestions on the appropriate range of offer amounts when a list price was deliberately low. Happily, as buyers, we didn't get as much time to work with the Talbots as we expected, since we had an offer accepted in Oakland in our first week shopping, but the experience of getting under contract was smooth and easy. As a final note, for buyers or sellers in San Leandro: Jade and Paul are members of the community who are invested in the city and its neighborhoods and care about it as a great place to live. If you are buying or selling here, I would put them at the top of your list! " - Andrew

★★★★★
"This is a triple five stars team! Absolutely fantastic execution and smooth transaction. We completely trusted Jade and Paul to run sale of our house and they delivered. We didn't have to move a finger. Everything was organized and coordinated by Talbot Team. Every step of the process was explained and key decisions were talked through. In our chaotic lives - this was unforgettable experience and a reminder on how things should be. An excellent service and execution! Thank you Talbot team!  
" - Jeff & Greg

★★★★★
"Jade and Paul helped us find our perfect first home! They are a true dynamic duo - knowledgeable, professional and caring. Understood what we wanted and went above and beyond to make it come true. Grateful to have found their services and highly recommend them to any East Bay home buyers. " - Vincent

★★★★★
"We reached out to Paul and Jade when we were interested in selling our home in East Richmond Heights. We had previously been working with a different realtor but felt that their communication and marketing strategies were lacking. Working with the Talbot team was a breath of fresh air. They are attentive and happy to answer all questions which was especially helpful for us since it was our first time selling a house. Their marketing strategies are current and specialize in digital/social tactics which is so important in the current real estate market. I would highly recommend Jade and Paul to anyone looking to purchase or sell a home. They go above and beyond for their clients. Most importantly, they are great people that are interested in spreading positivity and doing business the right way. 
" - Sam

★★★★★
"Paul worked with my husband and I off and on for nearly three years! Finally, we found a place in an area we want to be. Paul negotiated a price that was less than asking, almost unheard of in the Bay Area. I highly recommend Paul Talbot. " - Phoenix

★★★★★
"Paul was excellent throughout the whole buying process. I was a first time home buyer and I had a million little questions and Paul helped me with all of them. He was really patient throughout the process. I would highly recommend him. " - Madeleine

★★★★★
"My home buying journey with Paul started when I happened to mention that I had been thinking about buying my first home at a social event. He helped me through the entire process starting from introducing me with my loan officer and ended with me getting my first home. He is consistently flexible for meetings, available for questions and genuinely engaged in my home buying process. What really set Paul and my home buying experience apart was that he helped me prioritize the things that mattered most to me and partner. That experience made the entire process a whole lot easier to find the home that we wanted. " - Adip S.

★★★★★
"Paul helped us buy our first home and was an incredible help. Not only is he very knowledgeable about the market and the process of buying, but he's familiar with construction and can point out issues we may not have noticed. He's done his own remodel work too and has a good idea about prices of various upgrades. I had tons of questions and Paul was always available and did a great job negotiating with the seller. He also made the house hunting part really fun! I would absolutely use him again. " - Kristen

★★★★★
"Paul is the best! From coming at a moment's notice to see properties, making personal connections, introducing us to everyone-- it was a wonderful and fun process all the way through. He knows everything about the market and has deep roots in the area. Wonderful to go through the home buying journey with him (and also great to get to know his lovely family!) " - Vanessa

★★★★★
"Jade and Paul made our home buying process so enjoyable! As first time home buyers, we were nervous about entering a highly competitive market. But after sharing what we were looking for, they were able to give us greater insight and helped us strategize for our search. They understood our needs and used their expertise to guide us through the process. We were initially prepared to spend 3-6 months searching but with Jade and Paul’s help, we were able to find our house and close escrow in a little over a month! And despite all of the Covid restrictions, Jade created convenient itineraries for our weekend home tours, even adding properties that were not listed yet. When we found our house, they counseled us on the importance of creating a strong, clean offer while keeping in mind our personal and financial needs. They’ve also been available for helping us through our kitchen and bathroom renovation even after we closed with recommendations for contractors and design options. It’s clear they have a deep understanding of the local market and love for this work. We could not be happier with our experience working with them and with our new home! " - Clarissa C.

★★★★★
"Jade and Paul helped us find our perfect first home! They are a true dynamic duo - knowledgeable, professional and caring. Understood what we wanted and went above and beyond to make it come true. Grateful to have found their services and highly recommend them to any East Bay home buyers. " - Vincent C.

★★★★★
"When my wife and I found out we were going to have our first kid, we knew it was time to leave the duplex and move into a home. This was such a smart, great decision during a global pandemic in the craziest housing market in the country said no home buyer ever. We spent a few months on our own taking tours, searching the apps, and driving around neighborhoods, but overwhelmingly hopeless doesn't do justice to how we were feeling during that time. That is when Jade and Paul came into our lives. From the moment we met them, we felt kindred spirits that were genuinely invested in finding a future house for our growing family. They took us on personal tours all over Oakland, which were especially helpful since we came from NYC and had no idea where we should even be looking. They viewed each home and neighborhood we saw as an opportunity for them to understand what was important to us and make sure they weren't wasting our time. This market is insanely competitive and wow did we feel it as soon as we made our first offer. That initial process was so much to take in as first time home buyers, but they walked us through every moment, including helping us find our financing person. We ended up coming in second, but we knew this first one was more about going through the offer process. Unfortunately, we didn't need that same experience after the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th times we made a bid. In each bid there were between 5-20 couples also making offers and each time, we were the second couple behind the accepted bid. We were at the end of our timeline and had just about given up to find a two-bedroom apartment since our lease was up. Jade and Paul didn't let us give up and kept reminding us, the only bid that we need is just the one that gets accepted. They pulled out all the stops and left no stone unturned to finally find the house we knew we wanted and on our 5th bid, a beautiful 2 story in Maxwell Park was finally accepted. Jade and Paul made sure that everything we needed was addressed by the seller, or they used their vast network to connect us with any of the missing pieces we needed to complete the purchase. I'll never forget the day I had a mini panic attack because the final costs could have been in a range of "ok this isn't too bad" to "holy hell this is way over our budget." Paul became my mini therapist and listened to each point and helped me understand the bigger picture and how the actual process would most likely play out. Having these two around for these difficult first time home-buyer anxieties was priceless. It's hard to quantify just how much they did for us, but they never made us feel like we were a burden no matter how picky we were. They also never made us feel like we were silly noobies no matter how "dumb" our questions may have been. The only thing I wish we did differently was to find them sooner. Also, they made us laugh from the moment we met them and in 2020, that was definitely a hidden perk! " - Milad N.

★★★★★
"Working with Paul made my house buying experience easy and stress-free. We found pictures of a house we liked and Paul got us in that day to see it and negotiated a great offer on the house when we decided to pursue it. He also negotiated a seller refund for an old heating system and made sure that everything was working and looked in good condition right with us while we were on site at the house. He is really involved in the home buying process and makes his clients feel comfortable and at ease as he is there to explain and walk you through anything you have questions or concerns about regarding the house. He even provides timelines, letting you know what needs to be done step by step, as well as easy online signing for all paperwork. I would highly recommend Paul for any home buying or selling decision. " - Candice B.

★★★★★
"We couldn’t have asked for better realtors than Paul and Jade! They were incredibly communicative, helpful, and knowledgeable in guiding us through buying our first house. Our very first offer was accepted! We moved into a perfect home within 5 weeks of meeting Jade—in the beginning of a global pandemic, no less. We were very lucky to have found them. " - Annie P.

★★★★★
"We've worked with Paul on two occassions now - first when we bought our condo, and then when we sold it a few years later. Paul is simply an awesome agent and human being, and it's no wonder he's in the top 1% of agents. He's as patient as a saint (no matter how much a pain in the butt his clients can be), knowledgable about the local market, and attentive and responsive to your needs. When we had an unlucky flooding incident, Paul was there immediately with his shop vac and helped us find professionals to remediate the situation. When we were trying to decide on renovations and touchups to do, Paul gave us guidance on what would-be buyers wanted. When we weren't getting the offers we needed, Paul came up with a pricing strategy and helped us navigate the market as it was changing rapidly. We could always rely on Paul to help us out, even if it wasn't in the usual agents' job description. And lastly, Paul is a great friend and family man who earns an honest living. Please give him your business - you won't regret it. " - Tian

★★★★★
"This was my first home buying experience (my husband's second) and Paul walked us through each step. He was always available and quick to respond to anything we needed. His knowledge of construction really helped with all of our extensive questions. He was consistently honest with us, and also flexible in helping get exactly what we wanted out of our home buying deal. The last huge positive that I will mention is his extensive network of people connected to the home buying experience-mortgage lenders, contractors, home insurance brokers. This really helped simplify the process because Paul was basically a one stop shop for recommendations for any service that we needed. Oh and one more positive: Paul is extremely patient and easy to talk to. Really made this a pleasant experience. " - Jill M.

★★★★★
"I went through 4 different realtors and each of them were either too busy or too inexperienced. Paul was not just a perfect balance by being available and experienced, but excelled in meeting my schedule's needs for a fast close, having extremely detailed knowledge of house construction, and guiding me confidently and patiently through the negotiations and closing processes. Look, getting a house in the Bay is crazy right now and I had no idea what to do. Paul wasn't there to just support me, but instead paved the path so I could understand what I needed to know to close on the house we wanted. We were able to close the house on our 2nd offer, and without Paul, we probably would still be looking, no joke. I'd recommend any of my friends to Paul, and if you already have a realtor, try Paul out and compare your current one, that's what I did, and I have no regrets. " - James M.

★★★★★
"We were first time homebuyers and chose Paul to be our agent to represent us. Paul exceeded our every expectation in all areas of the process, from the initial meeting and first home tour, to closing and giving us the keys to our first home. Paul knew the area we were looking to buy in very well. He has closed on homes in our location before and was familiar with the local best practices when working with other agents, some of whom he had already worked with. When looking at potential homes, he was able to help us identify areas that may be problematic in the future. He also has excellent knowledge of what it takes to fix and repair a home and provided us with great advice on potential upgrades. His expertise in this area was very helpful when looking at disclosure packets and pest reports. He was always quick to respond back to our texts/calls and spent a lot of time chatting with us about all of our questions. He took a lot of care to make sure that we understood every form we signed and explained everything in detail. Paul also introduced us to a great lender that is very well respected in our area. We looked at homes over the course of several months and never felt like Paul thought we were taking too long or looking at too many homes. He arranged for viewings around our schedules and came to see open houses with us as well. He was always very supportive of our thoughts about the homes we were seeing and he really cared that we got the home that was right for us. When it came to writing up a winning offer, Paul really helped us through the little details that make an offer stand out in the crazy Bay Area market. He helped us think through what an acceptable plan for each home we placed an offer on would be. When we had our offer accepted, he continued to help us with questions and concerns we had right up until the closing of escrow and the handoff of keys. We would highly recommend Paul to anybody looking to being represented in buying a home. We could not have imagined a better experience! Thank you so much! " - Sarena H.

★★★★★
"Paul was suggested to us by friends who had a similar budget and neighborhood and house requirements, so we thought we would give him a shot. Paul was perfect for purchasing our first home as he was incredibly patient, honest, and hardworking. I had many, many phone calls with him asking a ton of questions and he was always available and provided great insight into home buying in the especially competitive Bay Area market. For the home we wound up purchasing, Paul negotiated and fought for us in a long and drawn out process since the home was tenant occupied and the owner a bit MIA and stubborn. However, we got the house at list price with some credits towards closing thanks to Paul. After purchasing, Paul provided great recommendations for contractors and other trade-persons as we were going to be doing some renovations before moving in. I would highly recommend Paul for all home purchases, but his attention to detail and real caring about his job make him a perfect fit for a first time home buyer. " - Emily

★★★★★
"I really enjoyed working with Paul. He went above and beyond to help me purchase my first home. Paul is honest, knowledgeable about home buying/remodeling and was more than happy to answer the million questions I had about first time home buying. He's extremely responsive to questions, was always on time to appointments, and he never pressured me to put in an offer or make any decision I was uncomfortable with. I will be recommending Paul to all of my friends. " - Sonya

★★★★★
"Paul was the absolute perfect real estate agent! Not only is he a joy to be around with his positive friendly attitude and fun sense of humor, he is also extremely hard working. He is always responsive, works crazy hours to make sure we meet our deadlines, and truly goes the extra mile for his clients. He helped us through many "tedious" tasks, like reading through hundred page long documents to give us an easily digestible summary, calling and corresponding with multiple listing agents and HOAs, showing us properties on weekends or late evenings to accommodate our schedule, etc. Even after we closed on a place, he continued to help check in on us, guided us through our move in, made sure we understood many of the hidden rules/regulations of the HOA so that we could be well informed going into our new community. The list goes on! You'd be crazy not to work with this guy. :) " - Happy

★★★★★
"Paul Talbot is a Winner! As a first time homebuyer, I came into the process with a lot of anxiety and uncertainty, but , Paul guided me through the twists and turns (and there were a lot of unexpected detours along the way!) calmly and patiently. He returned all my calls promptly and was responsive to all my questions, no matter how basic. He was professional and yet very personable and seemed to be genuinely concerned about the personal worries I had. House buying is a very challenging process, technically, personally and emotionally, and having an agent that facilitates success with much knowledge and compassion combined surely makes the whole experience easier. Paul is the perfect real estate agent for Success!!! " - Rhona

★★★★★
"When we first talked to Paul we had already talked to a few other agents, but because of his professionalism and approachability we immediately decided to work with Paul. He responded very quickly to our phone calls and emails. He was on top of all documentation and history of any property we looked at. Paul has a lot of relevant contacts in this business. He referred us to an amazing mortgage lender, whom we were very happy with. We felt like Paul wasn't just looking to sell us a house, but really cared about helping us find the 'right' home for our family. We'll definitely work with Paul with all our real estate needs! Highly recommended. " - Jennifer F.