Shalaya Shipman

Shalaya was incredible to work with. I love how she approaches home buying as a partner, not a salesperson. She really spends time figuring out your goals, your needs and how to get there. As a first time home buyer, she made me feel comfortable and coached me every step of the way. She will also advocate and fight for you to ensure you get the most value for your money, everyone in the process commented on how great she was. Also, her unique knowledge of the Bay Area/East Bay housing market is so valuable.

Ive been working with Shalaya for over a decade now, and she has always been a pleasure to work with! From buying my first home to my coast-to-coast relocation, Shalaya has gone above and beyond each time I needed her. If professionalism, personality and perfection are your goals, Shalaya is the one for you.

Shalaya was recommended to me by a family friend and I wouldn't have been able to make it through home buying without her guidance and support. I had very little knowledge about home buying and throughout the whole process, Shalaya was communicative, explained the steps and implications, and supported me in making decisions that would be most beneficial to me in the short and long term. Her extensive knowledge of the surrounding community was beneficial as she was able to connect me to other reputable resources during the process. On top of all that, she is a warm and pleasant person to work with.

In moving to California from Ohio, my wife and I decided to buy a house. Since we were new to California, we needed effective assistance from a real estate broker to work through the necessary paperwork. Shalaya provided that assistance excellently. She set up an efficient electronic communication system so we were able to complete all the necessary documents in a timely manner. Shalaya provided answers to our numerous questions that significantly helped us to make a seamless transition from Ohio to California. We are glad to recommend her services to others.

We have been working with Shalaya as our Real Estate Broker since 2010. She has been such an amazing resource for all things real estate. Back in 2010, Shalaya encouraged us to purchase a property in our early 20s. Since purchasing our first home, this investment has positioned us to purchase other properties. Her knowledge in the bay area helped us tremendously in picking the right investment that had huge equity potential. Shalaya has also advised us in refinancing, home equity lines, and rental properties. She also goes above and beyond the expectation of a broker. Once a quarter she checks in on us and gives us updates on how our property is doing and what the trends are in the market. I know that most Real Estate Brokers move on to the next client once a sale is done - that is not the case with Shalaya. Once you have Shalaya as a Real Estate Broker... you have someone you can trust for life!

From the very beginning, Shalaya was most professional and with both grace and expertise, was able to anticipate many of the unforeseen road bumps and pitfalls that some agents might overlook, making for additional client headache and frustration. During the sale of our home, Shalaya demonstrated that it was not her first trip to the rodeo and that her past experiences prepared her well for the task she embarked upon with the sale of our home. Shalaya has deep roots and an amazing support team in the field of real estate that she draws from and continues to build with every opportunity given. It is not only fair to say that she 'knows her stuff' but also that she is willing to share and explain in detail with her clients every step of the way. She is able to articulate solid reasons for all of her recommendations and provide step-by-step guidance in order to get the best deals possible. If you are looking for a real estate agent who is professional, transparent, knowledgeable, and fair, then Shalaya Shipman is the real estate agent for you. Shalaya is the real estate agent for these times and you'll be more than happy that you chose her as your agent.

After a year of preparing and searching for a home to call our own in the competitive Oakland market, we had all but given up hope. We were repeatedly being outbid and had lost confidence as buyers. We decided to pause our search indefinitely. Then entered Shalaya. She is professional and savvy! She quickly helped us regain our confidence and get our ducks back in a row. She went above and beyond to help us purchase our current home in Oakland. She maintained constant contact with the selling agent and made sure that we were on top of all paperwork and deadlines. We closed on our first family home and have been enjoying it ever since. We have Shalaya to thank for it!

When I say Shalaya is the best in the biz, I mean it. She was the BEST person to have guided my husband and me on our first-time homeowner journey. Her work ethic is impressive and when the going gets tough, she is motivational when you need her to be, reliable at any time of the day, and diligent when barriers need to be removed no matter how many emails or phone calls it may require. For us, she went above and beyond, and for that, we are eternally grateful for her. We need more realtors like Shalaya!