Client Testimonials

Steve:

• Listened to my needs regarding living space and yard.
• Listened to my concerns about safety and preferred neighborhoods.
• Paid attention to my financial situation and did not try to sell me something I could not afford.
• Only recommended properties that met my criteria.
• Helped me with my mortgage broker.
• Helped me find contractors for painting, termite and floor refinishing.
• Helped me get a good moving rate.

All in all, Steve provided more service than a regular realtor would. It is this going beyond expectations before, during and after the sale that leads me to recommend him to anyone looking for an honest, reliable and industrious realtor.  Why give the business to someone who doesn’t earn it?

Anyone who cares to is welcome to contact me to verify this information. Good luck with your search.”

C. Wakefield

“I’ve just successfully purchased my first house with Steve as my agent. Before I started this process, many people told me that buying a house would be very stressful. Because of Steve’s guidance and information about each step, everything flowed smoothly and I am pleased with all aspects of this purchase. I would highly recommend Steve Cressy to anyone looking for an agent, he was a lot of fun to work with and always available to answer any questions I had.”

J. Mitchell

“In September of 2006 my sisters and I chose to have Steve list my mother’s house. I have known Steve since high school so this was not a hard decision. At the same time we were making the arrangements to put my mother in assisted care living in Idaho.

I hadn’t bought or sold a house in 20 years and was a little nervous about the process. Steve was patient enough to walk me through the entire process from start to finish telling at each phase what was or could happen. He was also so helpful in tracking the packing work back and forth to Idaho from my mother. I am your typical worrier. Through the whole process, I was never more calm, I didn’t have to worry about anything as Steve did enough worrying for the both of us. Steve took care of every little detail, details I would have never even though of.

I chose Steve because I knew him. However, if I didn’t know him and had chosen him, I would have felt pretty lucky. It was so easy to do business with him as his thoroughness and attention to detail were excellent.

Again, I just wanted to say what a pleasure it was to work with Steve.”

C. Sabbatini, D. Jager, J. Hughes, L. Sabbatini

“Steve Cressy has all of the fine qualities of a good Real Estate man. We were fortunate to have Steve sell our home on Thompson Avenue.

We have the highest regard for Steve. He was not only a Real Estate agent but a humanitarian type person. He was honest and deliberate in all of his work. He possessed the quality to see both sides of the coin in handling the buyer and the seller in a very diplomatic way. Even though these times are uncertain, he approached the challenge in a very positive way.

He was very knowledgeable of all procedures and negotiated the best possible transaction. We appreciate everything he did for us. Thank you Steve!”

D & V Peterson

“I grew up in Alameda and have shared many of the same interests and have known many of the same acquaintances as Steve Cressy. During the years that I have had the pleasure to know him, he has earned my admiration as a person of great character, integrity and spirit.

Seven years ago, Evelyn and I decided to sell our home and purchase a new one. I knew many realtors in Alameda, amongst whom Steve was one, but I had never had any professional experience with any of them. I sought the advice of trusted friends who had sold and purchased homes in the past and asked them about the agents whom they had worked with and who they would suggest we contact. Everyone who had worked with Steve sang him praises and highly recommended him. They spoke of his dedication, his diligence and his honesty.

We contacted Steve and he immediately offered his expert opinion on how to best prepare our home for sale. Despite its small size and the extensive work that needed to be done on our home, we were able to obtain our asking price. While Steve was on vacation, he still kept our interests in mind and called us about a home that was just coming on the market. We made an offer and it was accepted. Had Steve not been keeping us apprised, we may have missed this opportunity.

Most recently, we have been looking for a home for Estelle’s parents. This time around there was no hesitation on who we wanted to represent us as out agent. We immediately called Steve and once again he showed us a home that had just come on the market but had not yet been publicized in the papers. The seller eventually accepted our offer and as of this Friday, we are intending to close escrow and become the new owners.

Throughout this transaction, Steve kept us on track, paid attention to all the details and explained all the issues, in our minds he went beyond all expectation. Our situation posed some confusing tax implications with which we struggled. Steve went out of his way to seek the advice of his professional contacts to determine the right answers and recommend the proper approach. Once again he came through for us.

During these past seven years we have added our names to the list of Steve’s satisfied clients. In turn, we have recommended him to others who have asked for our recommendation and they have not been disappointed.

Harbor Bay Realty is fortunate to have someone who is such a credit to the company and represents its clients in such a professional manner.

On behalf of Evelyn’s parents, Evelyn and I, we are grateful for the wonderful service Steve has provided. He has make dreams come true for all of us.”

R & E Coffman