Padilla Real Estate Group

We sold our house last month and with Carlos’ help we were able to get it ready within a couple of weeks and we were extremely impressed with the results. Our house looked amazing and the flyers and website were beautiful. Carlos was extremely professional and knowledgeable and he really knows the real estate market. He gave us lots of suggestions to make our house look more attractive and helped us line up several contractors to fix our house. He was always available to meet with us and made sure to keep us updated on what to expect during the selling process. We communicated everyday and no matter what time it was, he would get back to us right away. We would definitely use him again and recommend him to our friends and family.
Thank you Carlos for all your hard work! We really appreciated everything you did. :)

From our first meeting, Carlos was well organized, professional and just plain pleasant. His real estate knowledge was clear from the start and helped us time and time again throughout our search. He knows what to watch for and what to ask, and he always looked out for us first and foremost. I’m convinced his experience working with selling agents, and negotiating and presenting offers is why we were able to get our home.
He’s also a great communicator and listener. With something as big as buying a home, constant communication was a must for me. Carlos made himself available at all hours for our many questions and kept us informed of things big and small all along the way.
Last, but not least, he works. I wanted an agent who would proactively help us find our home, and that’s exactly what Carlos did. He provided tools to help us search, but more importantly he was very involved — taking us on open house tours to learn our preferences and keeping a look out for things we might not see on our own. I could not possibly say enough good things about Carlos as an agent. He’s simply the best.

I asked one of my former neighbors who their agent was, considering that they had the highest selling condo in our complex up to that point. He referred me to Carlos and Denise with a glowing recommendation. Denise handled the entire sale up until the end, as I was no longer living in the unit and in fact now lived out of state. From working with my property manager to transfer the unit and keys to her, to repainting, staging, taking pictures, and listing the unit, she did everything! Even I was impressed by the photos of my unit! It could not have been a more wonderful experience for me. I never once worried that they weren’t going to do the best job possible. They never once let me down, even when Denise gave birth (!!!) right before the first open house! (Carlos ended up taking over till the end.) Now that the unit is sold and closed, I will refer Carlos and Denise Padilla to anyone who will listen! (And in case you were wondering, my former neighbor no longer has the record sale in our complex anymore… I do!) :)

When my wife and I started toying with the idea of selling our condo and looking for a single family home, I asked exactly two people, who did not know each other, for realtor suggestions. They both immediately and enthusiastically said the same names — Denise and Carlos Padilla.
The realtor we used to buy our condo back in 2008 came recommended and I was fairly satisfied with the service I received, but I can tell you now that I had no idea what I what missing. The Padilla Group (we worked mostly with Denise but Carlos helped as well) is in a league of their own.
Denise is patient, knowledgable, friendly, professional, organized, and incredibly hard-​working. But if I had to pick one word that comes to mind when I think of the relationship we have built with her, it is Trust. Every step of the way, she proved that she was interested in doing what was best for us, not trying to close a deal and make a buck. And really, what could be more important in choosing someone to guide you through such a monumental step?
A few other thoughts:
— great for first time homebuyers but excellent for those more experienced as well
— great for buyers or sellers, condos or houses, homes or investments
— very handy and go the extra mile!
— great referrals for everything from lenders to handymen — everyone we worked with did great work at good prices, and earned/​valued their reputation (hard to find these days)
— while Denise was always clear that the decisions were ours, I found it very refreshing that she would actually offer an opinion when asked.
— Denise is warm and friendly but not at all afraid to go to bat for you.
— Denise and Carlos are super-​responsive and have excellent communication skills. We worked with them for months and were always in the loop, and never had to wait long for a response (be it phone, email, or text).
— Home buying and selling can be a lengthy, frustrating process, especially in this market. Denise and Carlos maintained a positive, constructive attitude throughout, and always helped mitigate our stress.
— They don’t take on more than they can chew — we never once felt like we were competing for their time.
Well, this review has gone on long enough and you’ve got some property to buy or sell — there are lots of tough choices ahead of you but the first one is easy — give Carlos and Denise a call. They will make sure that you are glad you did.

Carlos is an extremely knowledgable, conscientious, and trustworthy realtor. We were looking to buy our first home, and had no idea how to go about finding an experienced realtor that we could really trust. Carlos came highly recommended to me by friends/​coworkers who had purchased homes with him.
After our first meeting with Carlos, we knew that we wanted to work with him. He was ** very ** patient throughout the whole process. He helped us figure out what kind of home we were looking for based on our priorities and plans for the future. He helped us figure out what cities would best suit our needs, wants, and preferred budget. He was available at all hours by phone and email, and was extremely responsive. In the tight market, he was also very fast-​acting and many times we would go out and see homes just hours after they went on the market (and days before the open house).
He also was instrumental in navigating us through the offer process in the current state of limited inventory and multiple bids. He would pull comps and we would have lengthy discussions about what would be an appropriate offer for a given house. He was also very respectful of staying within our budget range, and was very honest with us when a particular house would most likely go over what we were willing to pay.
Because Carlos is very experienced, he has good relationships with other realtors in the field, and he also knows how to work well with the realtors that he is encountering for the first time. This was helpful for us because he was able to glean information that would ultimately give us a better understanding of the market and what we needed to do to put in a successful offer.
Even after the purchase transaction was done, Carlos gave us great recommendations for contractors that we used for renovations, pest, electric, etc. We still contact him whenever we have questions and he is always quick to respond.
All in all, we are extremely happy that we went with Carlos, and he will be our realtor for as long as we’re in the Bay Area!

Denise and Carols are gem, a real and rare. It’s one the toughest season to buy a home and in good home where competition are super high, they helped me buy my home. I’m extremely satisfied with them. They’re super skilled to get your home. They’re super nice to deal with not at all pushy, always there when you need them (even after you get your home). They make the entire home buying process seamless. I highly recommend them for any real estate need and I bet you won’t regret.

Carlos and Denise helped my parents with the purchase of their first investment property, as well as guided them through a potential purchase of a second home. Carlos and Denise are very patient and offer superb service to their customers. Purchasing a home is a huge commitment, so its comforting to have realtors such as them to assure that the process is as seamless as possible.
I definitely recommend Carlos and Denise if you are looking for a personable team that does not make you feel pressured! No one wants pushy sales people during such a huge investment and life decision!

Carlos is an amazing realtor. I used him to purchase a house in 2011. He is extremely intelligent and resourceful. The real estate business is full of pushy sales people that possess little knowledge of anything substantive. Carlos is a former electrical engineer who really knows his stuff. He was great in educating our family in terms of the market and buying process. When we did buy our house, he was instrumental in giving us contacts to do landscaping, painting, and other household services, which saved us thousands!!!
I recommend him without reservation. Great job.

Carlos and Denise simply «Rock».
They helped my wife and I find and purchase a great investment duplex in San Jose. After months of searching for the right realtor’s we finally found them.
They gave me all the support we needed, such that my 37 week pregnant wife and I had no concerns in our minds what-​so-​ever as we signed title and funded out purchase. I attribute this lack of any stress what-​so-​ever on Carlos and Denise doing such a great job educating us, giving use everything thing we needed to make the best decisions for our growing family.
They are professional, friendly, and always responsive to questions regardless of how silly.
I plan to use them again on any real estate I’m planning on purchasing or selling. They are smart, organized, professional, friendly, and at all times were looking to do the right thing for me and my family regardless of impact to timelines, their compensation, or any other concerns.
They provided recommendations for painters, flooring, general contractors, gardners, etc.
I simply couldn’t have done it without them, and I look forward to continuing to work with them, and continue the friendship begun during or acquisition of the duplex

Carlos & Denise Padilla are the finest team for your Real Estate needs in the Bay Area! Sound like a commercial? I would gladly star in one if they ever needed an endorsement.
I’m in the process of purchasing my second home and have been amazed at the level of patience, competence, and professionalism these two bring to the table.
My last experience was — putting it lightly — excruciating! Phone calls and emails were never returned. Carlos and Denise are on top if it and I’ve always received a prompt and friendly response right away.
This go around has been a dream and I can’t thank them enough.
Buying a home is hard enough. I’ve had a really great time with Carlos & Denise throughout this entire experience. Thanks to you both! My wife and I couldn’t be happier.
Update: Carlos closed the deal today on my dream home. Carlos is the best in the business… period. Thanks so much!

I would recommend our realtor, Carlos Padilla, Intero Real Estate, who helped us buy a house in 2008.
On our first meeting, he clearly explained the process to us and explained, diplomatically, what we could afford. I was very impressed by his scrupulous politeness at all times. This may not matter to everyone but I think it demonstrates respect and professionalism, as well as his being a nice guy. Sadly these days, many people you have to deal with seem to think politeness is optional. He also showed an attention to detail with all the paperwork and during the house inspections.
Carlos also helped us a lot with many auxiliary matters, such as finding contractors to sort out various issues with the house we bought. Lastly, now that we have moved he is still in touch with us and offering to help with any more house-​related matters that might arise.

Carlos helped me buy my awesome loft in SOMA and was extremely professional and thorough. I respected his opinion and felt very satisfied that he would make the best deal for my property. Unlike other agents who just send you lists and don’t know the market, he took the time to understand my needs and viewed several properties for me and finally recommended the one he felt was the best investment. He has been in the business for several years and also is an avid real estate investor himself. I would recommend his services to anyone! There is a major difference between real estate agents and he made it very clear that he is dedicted to his craft!