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We had the pleasure of having Ricardo Velazco as our realtor and we could not have been more fortunate. Purchasing a home is a timely, challenging process, and not only did Ricardo help us find a perfect match for our family, but he did so in the most supportive, outgoing manner. It was evident that Ricardo possesses the most important traits when looking for a home: connections everywhere, experience, and deep knowledge of the business. Ricardo was present through every step of the way and collaborated with lenders, appraisers, and even recommended us to local gardeners and contractors, who are extremely reasonably priced and efficient. More importantly, as every buyer is hoping to make a profit on their home, Ricardo found us a home in our price range, that fit our desires, and the comparable homes in the area have greatly gone up in price. Within the weeks of closing our house is worth much more than it was listed, reflecting true craftsmanship on Ricardo's part. We are forever indebted to Ricardo and will always keep him in mind in our future purchases. Regards,

We decided to share our story because we feel it is important to do so. My husband and I were very concerned when we heard that my in-laws had decided to sell their property and downsize. Downsizing was a huge decision and we wanted to support them the best way possible. We had the pleasure of meeting our agent Ricardo Velazco. After the first meeting with Ricardo, we knew he wasnt just any ordinary agent, he had something new and innovative to offer. Ricardo was not only very knowledgable of todays housing market and home value, but he brought something new and vibrant to the table. My in-laws were living in their dream home, which contained many wonderful family memories. For my in-laws, selling their house was much more complex than just throwing it on the conventional market. This is were our agent Ricardo stood out. Our agent assured my in-laws that he would try his best to get the absolute best deal for them. This is where Tru-bric was introduced to us. We, as a family, had no clue what Tru-bric was. Once Tru-bric was explained to us we knew that my in-laws were going to get a fair and transparent deal. What is Tru-bric you might ask? Well, it is exactly that! Tru-bric is an innovated way for potential buyers to make offers on a home they are interested in purchasing. After all, a home is really only worth what any potential buyer is willing to pay, correct? There are no gimmicks, or hidden secrets here. So this is how it works; All agents are given a deadline as to when bids are due. Once the bids are submitted all parties involved have access to view the current bids live! We were in the comfort of our own home, as we watched the bids come through on our computer. The potential buyers of course had access to exactly what we were seeing on Tru-brics site live, which led to a complete transparent transaction. My in-laws were relieved to know that not only did their home sell for above asking price, but I presume the buyers were also equally happy to know that they were not biding in the dark. The buyers had complete control over how much my in-laws house was ultimately going to be sold for. after all any house on the market is worth what a buyer is willing to pay it, so why not keep the selling price fair and true by using Tru-bric! Fondly, The Da Silvas

We decided to share our story because we feel it is important to do so. My husband and I were very concerned when we heard that my in-laws had decided to sell their property and downsize. Downsizing was a huge decision and we wanted to support them the best way possible. We had the pleasure of meeting our agent Ricardo Velazco. After the first meeting with Ricardo, we knew he wasnt just any ordinary agent, he had something new and innovative to offer. Ricardo was not only very knowledgable of todays housing market and home value, but he brought something new and vibrant to the table. My in-laws were living in their dream home, which contained many wonderful family memories. For my in-laws, selling their house was much more complex than just throwing it on the conventional market. This is were our agent Ricardo stood out. Our agent assured my in-laws that he would try his best to get the absolute best deal for them. This is where Tru-bric was introduced to us. We, as a family, had no clue what Tru-bric was. Once Tru-bric was explained to us we knew that my in-laws were going to get a fair and transparent deal. What is Tru-bric you might ask? Well, it is exactly that! Tru-bric is an innovated way for potential buyers to make offers on a home they are interested in purchasing. After all, a home is really only worth what any potential buyer is willing to pay, correct? There are no gimmicks, or hidden secrets here. So this is how it works; All agents are given a deadline as to when bids are due. Once the bids are submitted all parties involved have access to view the current bids live! We were in the comfort of our own home, as we watched the bids come through on our computer. The potential buyers of course had access to exactly what we were seeing on Tru-brics site live, which led to a complete transparent transaction. My in-laws were relieved to know that not only did their home sell for above asking price, but I presume the buyers were also equally happy to know that they were not biding in the dark. The buyers had complete control over how much my in-laws house was ultimately going to be sold for. after all any house on the market is worth what a buyer is willing to pay it, so why not keep the selling price fair and true by using Tru-bric! Fondly, The Da Silvas

It is with great pleasure and extreme gratitude that we share our real estate experience with Ricardo Velasco. Typically the buying or selling of a home is or can be very stressful. With Ricardo, each phase of the process (in both listing and buying) was handled with great ease. He has a noticeable degree of expertise in the real estate and market trends. He is straight forward, honest and extremely patient. Ricardo really takes his time to explain each and every detail of our transaction. Ricardo held our hands through three real estate transactions since 2004 and we will seek he advise on any future real estate investment. We trust him to lead us through every involved process and are confident that he has our best interest at heart. Ricardo not only makes it easy to understand the process in listing and buying but he gave wise counsel along the way. We have recommended Ricardo to all of our family and friends who share the same professional experience. He is truly a gem!

I really appreciate the services provided by Ricardo and his branch. My wife and I being first time home buyers, were challenged with a lot of new experiences during the process. However, Ricardo and his team were there to guide us throughout the whole process. Ricardo was always responsive and showed us any property we were interested in viewing without a question. Given his long experience as a realtor, we were able to learn from his knowledge. Ricardo also showed a lot of patience with us since our situation as first-time buyers did no always present the best offer on properties. Nevertheless, he stuck by our side and kept working hard for us until we finally got an offer accepted. We are very grateful Ricardo was able to get our offer accepted at the property we live in now. We love our new home! Thanks again to Ricardo and his team for the great services!

Ricardo was, quite frankly, a breath of fresh air. He gave my wife and me totally honest advice. Told us what we could reasonably expect, told us what is reasonable and what is not, and advised us through our first house buying process. Literally, if any of our friends are thinking of buying or selling, I tell them to talk to Ricardo first.

My husband and I had a wonderful and easy experience working with Ricardo. As first time home buyers, Ricardo took his time to meet with us and set our expectations for the home buying process. Ricardo was always available to answer the many questions we had throughout the process. He exceeded our expectations and we would work with him again! If you are looking for a trustworthy, down-to-earth, and kind realtor, look no further. Ricardo is your guy!

If anyone is needing help to buy or sell a home I highly recommend Ricardo, The amount of help he has given me has been amazing. I live in New Mexico and I'm selling my property out of state, before I started this process I was so stressed about not knowing how I was going to sell my property being so far away, but with Ricardo's help it has been such an amazing and easy process. He has far exceeded my expectations

My wife and I just had our first baby and were looking for our first home as a family. As stressful as it is having a newborn Ricardo made our transition into becoming first-time homeowners a wonderful experience. He sat down and explained everything in great detail and answered any and all questions we had. He returned our emails, calls, and text messages promptly. We are very fortunate to have had such a great and experienced realtor. I highly recommend!

I first met Ricardo eight years ago, when he was recommended by a close friend. At the time, I was looking to buy a house in the East Bay. Ricardo represented me and was instrumental in helping me make a wise purchase. His knowledge of real estate exceeded my expectations and our experience working together was written up by the San Francisco Business Times. Fast forward to 2016. I reached out to Ricardo to see if he would be interested in selling a house for me. He remembered me and I signed with him immediately. He has been available 24/7 and has guided me in the best possible direction to get the most value from the sale.

Ricardo has influenced our real estate related decisions since 2005. His expertise has helped us during the depressed real estate market and in the thriving market, we are in now. Ricardo has always placed my family's best interests above all else; even when he stood to have no personal financial gain. When we made the difficult decision to move from Hercules to Castro Valley, he was there every step of the way. Ricardo's recommendations on the minor repairs/upgrades to our townhome enhanced its value and his marketing strategies drove over 50 guests to our open house (only 1 was needed). Ricardo also represented us as the buyer's back in 2009. Ricardo and his family have become life long friends, and we also consider them part of our family

I engaged Ricardo to sell my property in Pinole. I was referred to him by my parents who had a great experience with him and I was glad I called. From the moment Ricardo was engaged he took a genuine interest in helping my wife and I get the most out of the sale as we could. Like many older homes, ours needed to be refreshed in order to achieve top dollar. Ricardo was able to bring in the various people we needed to make that happen. Additionally, because we live out of state he offered to oversee all of the work on our behalf. From beginning to end, Ricardo and his team were on top of everything that needed to be done and kept in constant communication with us about the progress and what to expect. We were able to sell for above-asking price and couldn't have been happier with the service we received.

Ricardo and his team are absolutely amazing! He's incredibly knowledgable of the neighborhoods surrounding the bay area. He knows exactly what things to look for when visiting homes and his level of service is second to none. Ricardo tailored his approach to our search based on what we were looking for and was incredibly responsive to our questions and concerns throughout the entire process. He helped my wife and I find our first home and we couldn't be happier that we decided to give him a call. Thank you, Ricardo!

My husband and I could not have chosen a better agent than Ricardo! We appreciate his professionalism, patience, persistence and flexibility. Ricardo understood what we were looking for and made a real effort to get to know us to get us the perfect house! And he did! He made the home buying process so much more pleasant and his rockstar assistant Meagan was always one step ahead in the paperwork. I highly recommend Sequoia realtors!

I am pleased to offer the highest level of recommendation for Ricardo Velazco, owner of Sequoia Realty in Pinole, California. Selecting the best realtor, to sell my home, was the most important part of the entire process. After interviewing several professionals, I selected Ricardo. His unique blend of experience in finance and real estate has paved the way for his success; however, that is not the only reason I chose him to sell my home. He is a very honest and perceptive individual with a high degree of integrity. He is very considerate of the needs of his clients and values their input. He is very responsive whenever clients pose questions. His communication skills are impeccable. He displays grace, the power of presence and great attention to detail when negotiating. He genuinely cares about the "house" where you created "home-sweet-home." He will treat it as though it were his own!

Ricardo was extremely professional and delivered everything he promised. He went above and beyond in staging the house. We had left the area, intending to return to get the house ready to show, but Ricardo took care of everything, making a 200-mile trip unnecessary. Prior to and during the sale, he was at the house frequently, ensuring that things went as planned. He respected our wishes and carried them out as requested. His negotiation skills were excellent, resulting in a very positive outcome. I highly recommend Ricardo, he runs his own office and can draw from many resources when needed. Most importantly Ricardo was always candid and honest, from the beginning, he was straightforward forward allowing the transaction to move efficiently. I trust him totally and would use him again

Amazing realtor! I met Ricardo when he was helping my mom sell her house about a year ago. He did such an amazing job really made sure that we got the most for her home. He made sure to walk us through the whole process, including what should be fixed or changed to sell the home, and the staging. I knew if I was to buy or sell my home I was going to work with him. So, I did! Our family needed a bigger home so we decided to buy and sell. We knew it was going to be difficult because we have kids, but he sure did make the process easy. We had an offer for our home on the 1st pre-open house.... that was crazy! We also ended up finding a home which he made sure every inspection and safety issue was covered before we purchased, which meant a lot because of our kids. Everything fell into place. I have already recommended friends / family to him and will definitely not use any other realtor. Our family considers Ricardo a friend, not just our Realtor!

We could not have been happier with the amazing service provided by Ricardo Velazco and his Team. We are first-time homeowners and what is normally a stressful experience, was made easy with Ricardo guiding us through every step of the way. Ricardo was very responsive, thorough, and knowledgeable. When initially looking in the Benecia area, Ricardo spent a Saturday afternoon touring my husband and me around town. Once we found our perfect first home, we closed escrow in less than 30 days! If you are looking for an honest agent who has your best interest at heart, Ricardo is the best fit. He is our real estate agent for life. I would definitely recommend Ricardo for your home buying or selling needs