“I have nothing but good things to say about Taylor Sublett. As a first time homebuyer, I was incredibly nervous and overwhelmed by the enormity of finding and buying a house. Taylor took the time to discuss what I was looking for, what budget I could operate in, what timeline I was operating on, and how best he could help me (providing guidance, access to resources, finding places that fit what I was looking for, etc). He provided tools and advice for reviewing homes on the market. The advice of what to look out for, what language to parse through, what tell tale signs that could signify a place was good or bad was invaluable. He was incredibly patient and did not try to rush me into a home. He made sure I was selecting a place for the right reasons and made sure I understood what the HOAs and Disclosure documents were saying. During the actual process of putting in an offer and actually buying, Taylor made sure I knew what the next steps were, what would be required of me, and what options I had at each step. Taylor was there for me every step of the way. He was willing to come out and visit houses with me, he was willing to field all the questions I had (even the ones I worried were a little stupid), and he was willing to wait until I found the perfect place. 10 out of 10 Recommend. ”
— Megan F | 5-Star Zillow Review
“We were lucky to have Taylor on our side as we searched for a new home for our growing family. Always flexible, responsive, and insightful, Taylor was fantastic to work with. He helped us navigate a highly competitive and fast-paced market, where houses can sell within a week. Thanks to his diligent help and guidance, we are now living in our dream home. We would not hesitate to work with him again!”
— Nikole K | 5-Star Zillow Review
“Taylor helped us buy our first home during a wild housing market! We had a lot of anxiety and a million questions during the process and Taylor was eager to answer them all and help guide us. He advocated for our needs and connected us to necessary resources. He is very friendly, helpful, and professional. Plus, he has an adorable dog :)”
— Mariya C | 5-Star Yelp Review
“Taylor was our Bay-area realtor for nearly 4 months. He taught me everything I know about California real estate — and he did it with extreme patience, good humor, and a depth of experience that I can’t imagine many other realtors have in the area. We ended up buying a home in Los Angeles due to factors beyond Taylor’s control, but we will always remember our time with him. The reviews say what needed to be said: Taylor is your go-to Bay-area realtor, just shoot him an email and get started!”
— Tyler G. | 5-Star Zillow Review
“Taylor was referred to me by some good friends to help me buy my first home. Simply put, he was great. We spent quite a bit of time looking at properties and he was always patient, even when I was indecisive or took a few months off. He was quite helpful in providing knowledge and perspective on the homes we saw. But most important to me, he was readily available, even during off hours, when I had questions or ideas to explore. I really enjoyed working with him and definitely recommend him! Thank you, Taylor!”
— Steven | 5-Star Google Review
“Taylor was a fantastic choice for this first-time homebuyer. He answered all questions, even the dumb ones, and walked me through the process with aplomb. We shared a few laughs at some less-than-ideal options but got down to business with the best candidates. Even after escrow closed, Taylor was there to provide support and advice through those inevitable new home glitches. I can’t recommend Taylor more highly for any real estate transaction!”
— Chris K. | 5-Star Google Review
“Taylor is a great agent. We were referred to him by a friend as we were considering our first home purchase. He was great to work with, very clear and responsive. It was obvious we had no idea what we were doing and Taylor gently educated us on how to prepare to become competitive bidders in a very tight market. He was just the right amount of supportive without being intrusive and guided us to a successful purchase after only a few months. We got the house of our dreams and stayed within our budget. We really appreciate the extra effort Taylor took to ensure we were feeling comfortable with our first home purchase. Would highly recommend.”
— Leigh H. | 5-Star Facebook Review
“My wife and I just finished working with Taylor on purchasing our first home. As first time home buyers we had a ton of questions and anxiety - Taylor was there every step of the way to help guide us in the right direction. Throughout the process, there were things that went wrong and changes that need to be made, but Taylor handled them all professionally, punctually, and with a smile on his face. He made himself available at almost any hour to answer questions, big or small, and made us feel like his only clients.Taylor was a joy to work with and we couldn’t recommend him more!”
— Zach Z. | 5-Star Google Review
“I worked with Taylor on my very first home purchase this year. Right out of the gate, Taylor was great at managing my expectations, which is incredibly helpful for someone like myself who hates not having control. The thing I loved most about working with Taylor was that he was always open to spend time looking at multiple houses in a row so that I could get the sense of what I was looking for. The housing market during COVID was particularly stressful, and a after getting my butt kicked in an offer early this year I decided to pause my search. Taylor was super understanding of my need to take a break and was still helpful in tailoring my automated reports so I could keep my finger on the pulse while I built the courage to try again. We ended up stumbling upon a place where the stars must’ve aligned perfectly for me to get. He was right – sometimes it’s just so random. Anyways, now I’m a homeowner about 2 months late in writing this review because – spoiler alert – Taylor was right again in telling me just how busy I’d be for the first several months in the house. I appreciate Taylor’s even temperament and candid feedback; I don’t think anything shakes him. He’s super flexible and gives you all the information you ask for in a timely manner. I would 110% work with Taylor again or refer a friend to him.”
— Kaleb L. | 5-Star Zillow Review
“I am happy I chose Taylor to guide this first-time home buyer through the process. His ability to explain each of the steps in a calming manner was a blessing. Taylor explained each of the steps, what I needed to what will happen and what to expect. He was patient with all my naive questions and pointed out things I overlooked. I always have had a fondness for attending open houses. I have encountered a variety of agents. Taylor was by far the best agent I have encountered. I knew I was in good hands the entire journey.”
— Tony G. | 5-Star Zillow Review
“It was such a pleasure working with Taylor on the recent purchase of my property. He came highly recommended by a friend and was referred to me by another agent.
From the beginning, he kept me informed of the process and made me aware of next steps. His level of communication was reassuring as buyer in such a competitive, real estate environment. He assisted with pricing strategy and I was pleasantly surprised when my offer was accepted. Taylor was the consummate professional and continued to make himself available post-closing to ensure all other parties had completed their responsibilities.
Without a doubt, Taylor is a superstar agent and I highly recommend him to assist with your real estate desires.”
— Cassandra C. | 5-Star Facebook Review
“Taylor helped me buy a duplex in Oakland in 2013 and then sell it 8 years later. I approached him a few times for advice during those eight years and he was always happy to help. The sale happened after I had already moved across country, and Taylor made the home-selling process seamless and painless. He is knowledgeable, efficient and quick to reply. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with Taylor again and I recommend him highly.”
— Xana W. | 5-Star Google Review
“We couldn’t recommend Taylor more highly in the home selling process.
Taylor was so incredibly helpful in selling our home in Oakland! He was extremely honest, upfront, and always available to answer our questions and give useful tips. He was extremely communicative, responsive, and easy to reach at all times, as well. We even had several complicating factors with our sale, and Taylor supported us through every challenge. We are so grateful that we had him with us through this process!”
— Aaron M. | 5-Star Google Review
“I recently had the pleasure of utilizing Taylor in the purchase of our new home in Hayward. It was a unique situation involving a probate purchase. Taylor went above and beyond in managing this transaction, with a 3rd party invoked. He was extremely flexible while viewing properties together. He was also so kind, to even cover the cost of the extended home warranty, which came in handy. He always looked out for our best interest, in accommodating us. He provided an in-depth comparison market analysis portfolio that provided insight of similar properties. He is very astute and knowledgeable on current market trends. I highly recommend Taylor, as he is a professional, seasoned, cool, funny, reliable, compassionate real estate agent. He will not fail you. Thank you Taylor!”
— Luana A. | 5-Star Facebook Review
“We couldn’t recommend Taylor more highly in the home selling process. Taylor was so incredibly helpful in selling our home in Oakland! He was extremely honest, upfront, and always available to answer our questions and give useful tips. He was extremely communicative, responsive, and easy to reach at all times, as well. We even had several complicating factors with our sale, and Taylor supported us through every challenge. We are so grateful that we had him with us through this process!”
— Robyn M. | 5-Star Facebook Review
“Taylor helped me buy a duplex in Oakland in 2013 and then sell it 8 years later. I approached him a few times for advice during those eight years and he was always happy to help. The sale happened after I had already moved across country, and Taylor made the home-selling process seamless and painless. He is knowledgeable, efficient and quick to reply. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with Taylor again and I recommend him highly.”
— Alexana W. | 5-Star Yelp Review
“I have power of attorney for my relative and live in a city 2 hours away. I very much appreciated that Taylor was so helpful, arranging things to make it easier for me and recommended things to help me clean out the house and sell it as seamlessly and painlessly as possible.”
— Jennifer S. | 5-Star Zillow Review
“Taylor has been so helpful with the entire process of selling our home. It has been a painless process with selling our 8 year home, he explain things we didn’t understand, and always had great suggestions on how to expedite the sale, with keeping our feelings and time always in mind. We are so grateful to him, he has helped us with the purchase process as well. Taylor has a lot knowledge and experience.”
— Gema P. | 5-Star Zillow Review
“Taylor was an excellent guide in helping us sell our home! Beyond the listing and negotiating the sale itself, he advised in pre-sale home prep, connecting us with high quality, affordable vendors for landscaping, staging, repairs, and much more. He took on every detail between offer and close to help us feel at ease though a complex process. I would work with Taylor again in a heartbeat.”
— Sam A. | 5-Star Zillow Review
“Taylor sold my condo during a pandemic in three weeks and had me moved into my new one shortly after! I first approached Redfin and they were very discouraging stating that due to the new covid guidelines with limited showings and an excess of condos on the market would make it hard to sell. Taylor was very encouraging and promised to give it his all. He was in constant touch with me as I was in another city and went above and beyond picking up packages and helping me set up new appliances. Not only did I gain a great realtor but I also gained a friend!”
— Victoria W. | 5-Star Yelp Review
“Buying a condo in Oakland sight unseen during Covid... well that was a trip! But Taylor made it seem not so crazy and ultimately pretty efficient. He really went above and beyond to make sure I knew what I was buying, taking me on virtual tours and running interference with seller and selling realtor. I am so incredibly grateful for his calm and always professional guidance through the entire transaction.
Can’t recommend Taylor enough.”
— Sheri D. | 5-Star Yelp Review
“I recently had the pleasure of utilizing Taylor in the purchase of our new home in Hayward. It was a unique situation involving a probate purchase. Taylor went above and beyond in managing this transaction, with a 3rd party invoked. He was extremely flexible while viewing properties together. He was also so kind, to even cover the cost of the extended home warranty, which came in handy. He always looked out for our best interest, in accommodating us. He provided an in-depth comparison market analysis portfolio that provided insight of similar properties. He is very astute and knowledgeable on current market trends. I highly recommend Taylor, as he is a professional, seasoned, cool, funny, reliable, compassionate real estate agent. He will not fail you. Thank you Taylor!”
— Catherine B. | 5-Star Yelp Review
“If you’re a first time home buyer, look no further.
My wife and I started looking for a house nearly a year ago and were lucky enough to have Taylor recommended by a coworker who had just purchased their own first home. From our very first phone call, Taylor made us feel comfortable with embarking on such a daunting process. He set realistic expectations up front and never assumed that we knew how the process worked which was perfect for us. We never felt bad peppering him with questions because his demeanor was always friendly and welcoming. We knew the process would take a while because we were so particular; we NEVER felt pressured which was awesome.
Taylor always offered to go out of his way to pick us up and show us around on the weekends, even at a moments notice. He would take us underneath a house crawlspace and point out all the details to watch out for in the foundation and construction. Even with such a difficult market with so many pitfalls, Taylor’s expertise of housing in the area made us feel confident that our decision would be a sound and responsible one.
Again, we couldn’t recommend him enough!”
— Will S. | 5-Star Zillow Review
“Taylor was a good fit for my wife and I. During our initial meeting, he met with us to get a feel for what we were looking for, which neighborhoods interested us, and what our budget (not much) was. He set us up with notifications for houses that met our criteria. Afterwards, he gave us space to look around, but let us know he was available any time needed anything. Any time I sent him a listing without an open house, he would get back to me quickly with information and an offer for an appointment. He was straightforward with us, giving us his opinion (which was always spot on) on which houses were going to be way out of our league, despite the list price. Once we found our place, he basically held our nervous little hands through the whole process of making an offer, getting inspections, negotiating with a stubborn seller, and pushing our mortgage officer to finalize the loan on deadline. All this was done with a sense of humor, and we’re really grateful. Taylor also provides buyers with a year of home warranty coverage, which we’ve already taken advantage of. Definitely give him a call.”
— Jett S. | 5-Star Yelp Review
“Taylor is seriously the best. I don’t even think this review will do him justice.
My husband and I got serious about looking for a home when our son began outgrowing our apartment in San Francisco. Oh we loved that apartment, but there were like 48 stairs (my dad counted) and it was just dangerous. We decided that we wanted to look for a place in Oakland because we still wanted the urban feel, but with more privacy and quiet (we were living above a lady who made crazy noise 24/7, and smoked, and was the worst human on earth and was part of the reason we needed to get out).
We were referred to Taylor by one of my husband’s coworkers and so we went to meet him at his office. He was super patient (especially with a fussy baby in the room) and went through everything that we were looking for in a home. He told us his opinions, but in the end made us feel like we were a team and that he was going to do what was best for us and our family. I could tell right off the bat that I liked him.
Taylor signed us up for notifications on listings and checked in on us. He was not overbearing or neglectful, it was the perfect median. It was enough to let us knew he was there if we needed him, which is definitely my style. He was also super responsive when we had questions or were interested in a listing. He also would send us a note if he saw something that he thought we would be interested in. He made it a point to research potential properties and meet us to look at ones we were interested in. After looking in Oakland/Berkeley/general East Bay for a bit we decided to take a break.
We were being VERY wishy washy on what we wanted and we still had another 5 months left on our rental unit so I told Taylor that we were going to take a little break. He was not irritated one bit and was super supportive and didn’t make us feel bad about changing our minds. He even sent us a note to see where we were at. He NEVER pressured us once to keep on looking or get invested in something we weren’t thrilled about. In fact, he encouraged us to get our feelers out there and look at everything.
After all that uncertainty we decided that we wanted to move to Marin. We felt bad about changing our minds again, but Taylor was not annoyed in the slightest. I saw a listing and went to go see the open house and loved it. I told Taylor and right away he set up to go and view the house with us. Though Marin isn’t his main area, he did all his research, informed us on his thoughts about the property and helped us come up with a competitive, clean, offer and we got it!
Taylor was with us throughout the whole home buying process, calling the listing agents, lenders, and advocating for us during inspections and all the other intricacies that come with buying a home. He really made us feel like we were his only clients. He even came to help us sign the escrow papers and offer explanations on everything that we were signing (we’re first time homebuyers). After the whole process, he has still called to check to make sure everything is going well.
Taylor is not just in it for the sale. He really cares about his clients and what’s in their best interest. He is extremely knowledgeable, trustworthy and professional (he’s also a fun guy to be around). We definitely consider him a friend and will use him for all of our future real estate needs.”
— Marisa R | 5-Star Yelp Review
“Taylor is a great guy and real estate agent! He helped my husband and I navigate buying our first home in San Francisco. He was super knowledgeable, calm and professional throughout the whole process. I was initially nervous to start the process as I had heard about some agents being super pushy but Taylor was a great fit for us as he gave some space but was always available if we needed extra support and guidance. He also provided us with a one year home warranty! I would highly recommend Taylor if you are looking in the bay area and we would definitely work with him again.”
— Katie M | 5-Star Yelp Review
“Taylor is amazing!!! He helped me and my partner buy our first home. We had no idea what we were doing when we started and didn’t think it was even possible. Taylor helped us learn the process while being kind and professional and making us laugh along the way. He helped us understand each step, was always available for questions and never made us feel like a bother. If I could give him six stars I would.”
— Juiene S | 5-Star Yelp Review
“My wife and I started working with Taylor when we bought our first house in Oakland in 2013. He was instrumental in helping us negotiate a solid deal and working through all the nuances of purchasing in Oakland. A couple of years later, he also helped my in-laws purchase a condo nearby.
Most recently, he worked with us in selling our house in Oakland after we decided to move to the Peninsula. When we were selling our home, he did a great job providing style advice, and helping us find contractors to improve the look and feel of the place prior to taking it to market. The house looked great, and we were very happy with the offer we ended up accepting.
Having worked with Taylor both as buyers and a sellers, and having come to know him personally over the years, we’re very happy to recommend him as a real estate agent. He’s honest and direct, and knows the area very well.
As buyers, we never had the experience of him trying to “sell” us on anything that wasn’t right. At the same time, he communicated very clearly when something was a good deal (the house we ended up purchasing), and was also quick to suggest we walk away from subpar homes. When we bought our home, he provided us with a list of solid people to help with some additional work the place needed.
As sellers, Taylor was great at helping us think through the various options we had in getting the house ready to sell, and helped us to spend wisely in making our place appealing to buyers.
In the intense Bay Area real estate world, Taylor’s level-headedness, calm, and good humor stand out. Buying and selling homes isn’t without its ups and downs, and Taylor helped us navigate these with a minimum of stress. He’s attentive to detail, responsive, and happy to do what needs to be done to make things work. He’s the sort of person you’ll be happy to have on your side whether buying or selling.”
— Chris H | 5-Star Yelp Review
“I met Taylor at a street fair in Temescal and am so glad I chose him as my real estate agent. Coming from New York and being a first-time homeowner, I knew very little about buying a home, particularly in Oakland, and what that entailed. Taylor was very professional, always available to answer questions or show me a place, extremely responsive and accessible, and clearly knew what he was doing throughout the whole process. He helped me make an offer I was comfortable with, never pressuring me in one direction or another. He is extremely knowledgeable about the market and the entire real estate process, walking me through every step thoughtfully and patiently. He referred me to an excellent lender, and gave me great referrals for everything else I needed.
Even after we closed, he continued to help me sort everything out with the place and offer his help and expertise. He also has a great sense of humor and I really enjoyed spending time with him. I thought buying my first place would be very stressful, but thanks to Taylor, the experience was actually quite enjoyable and fun.”
