We just bought a townhouse in Walnut Creek. Simon was of great help with the buying process during this pandemic. He knows the area very well and communicated quickly if there is a new listing that matched our requirements.

He explained the buying process in detail as we are first time homebuyers and was always available to set up quick tour appointments with short notice.

Simon was great to work with and was instrumental in getting me a great deal on a new condo. I would definitely recommend him!

Simon was great and very professional during our journey of buying our first home. We were new to the whole process and Simon was very helpful answering all of our questions.

Simon stayed in contact with us and displayed communication with us on a daily basis about new homes on the market and different options. He made the home buying process easier and headache free.

I definitely would use Simon again if we were to buy another home. He is highly recommended.

Simon helped us get a wonderful house in Concord using the VA loan process. He was always very quick to respond to our questions and requests for appointments, was on time, and honestly answered our questions.

He really helped us navigate a challenging market and make competitive offers and complete all the necessary documents and followed all the health protocols we have in place now.

We feel Simon gave us excellent service and can highly recommend him to others.

Simon handled my sale in Walnut Creek and exceeded my expectations in every way possible.He never left any questions unanswered and always responded promptly.We had some problems during the sale which delayed things for a few weeks but Simon held it together.

He's a sincere and nice guy who knows what he is doing and how to provide great customer service while doing so

Helped me get my new condo. Was honest about the properties seen and the damages and problems I would likely face. Social distancing rules followed. He was prompt even on late hour information requests. Would recommend if he is in your area.

Simon did a fantastic job of advising in the most informative capacity possible. He was very patient with us, prompt to reply to all concerns, and overall just a pleasure to work with. He communicated clearly throughout the entire process, put us in contact with a great loan broker, and his relationships helped complete our transaction in the smoothest manner possible.

Thanks Simon for all of your hard work and dedication, we love our new house!

Was amazing from start to finish . Super helpful , full of insight of the area. Helped us get and find our dream home quickly.

I would recommend Simon for anyone looking for a house!!!! He is the best around.

I was initially working with a different agent on a specific lot that I had found in Walnut Creek, lots well priced go out quickly and so I was getting nervous that no progress has been made after a week.

I called Simon on a Sunday and was able to talk to him, he called back less than an hour later, after having himself talked to the selling agent. That first hour told me everything I needed to know about Simon, and I was not disappointed after that. He provided great advice, knowledge, and dedication.

He was regularly in touch during the buying process to make sure that everything was all right and progressing properly.

He was phenomenal and I highly recommend working with him.

Simon Watson and David Zabarte helped my family buy our first home last year. They were so wonderful to work with! We appreciated all of their patience while we asked many, many questions (sometimes the same ones over and over!).

They were incredibly fast - as soon as we would send a link for a house of interest, they were already in contact with the agent to get more info.

They were thorough - they looked into all of the details (the house, the neighborhood, the schools, etc) to make sure we had all of the information necessary in order to make such a big decision. All of their recommendations (from lenders to home inspectors) were incredibly professional and also great to work with. I truly believe they helped us find our dream home (which is even more apparent now that we have been stuck/safe at home in quarantine over the past few months!).

But if for any reason we ever need to sell or buy, we will absolutely be calling Simon and David :)

Having Simon as my realtor was a wonderfully positive experience. He was my advocate and trusted negotiator. Simon expertly directed me throughout the process of inspections, what to expect with the loan process, planning and timing of the walk-throughs and what to anticipate once the closing time arrived.

Not to mention, he listened closely to what I wanted in a home and he found my family a beautiful home that met all of our needs!

I am convinced that if we chose anyone else but Simon we would never have purchased our new home in such a competitive market as we see today. From the very beginning to the very end Simon had our backs and helped us with negotiations every step of the way.

Last month my wife and i embarked on the (potentially long and arduous) journey of purchasing our first home. without any recommendations from friends or family in the area, we turned to yelp in hopes of finding a realtor that we could trust. we were looking for someone with expertise and experience who knew the ins and outs of the walnut creek/pleasant hill/concord market. We knew we would have tons of questions, so we were also looking for someone with patience and understanding. We really wanted someone that would guide us through the process, beginning to end, and who would go to bat for us when it counted. we are very fortunate that we found Simon and David.

From the initial meeting my wife and I knew that we had found everything we were looking for in a realtor and more. Simon was always in constant communication with us and never seemed bothered by our numerous questions, concerns, and check ins. We were easily able to view the properties that we were interested in and Simon was very thoughtful and insightful when it came to evaluating whether or not it seemed like a good fit for our family. Once we finally found "the one", he moved very quickly to make sure the process moved forward, even through the after-office-hours back and forth of the offer decision...what a trooper. His opinion and insight during the offer/counter offer period was invaluable and, ultimately, we got the house of our dreams. Not only did he make sure all of our inspections were set up, but he was personally there for all of them, even when we could not be. My wife and I would use Simon and David again in a heartbeat and would recommend them to anyone looking at buying or selling, whether it's their first home or fifth. They are a great team and we are happy that we found them.

I was ready to buy my first home, so I reached out to Simon and his partner David Zabarte. They were extremely professional and timely in their communication and paid extreme attention to detail. They explained the process every step of the way and were extremely patient, even when I was not.

They helped me find my perfect home and worked to coordinate all inspections for me and worked with the lender to make sure that they had all necessary paperwork in order to close before my move in date. I would highly recommend Simon and David to any first time home buyers!

Simon just helped us buy our first home, during the COVID pandemic with all the difficulties & obstacles that came with it! There are not enough words to express our gratitude to Simon and his unmatched patience to find the perfect house for our picky needs!

During the whole process he continuously educated us as first time buyers. He does not leave anything for chance, always proactive and professional. He always put all the possibilities on the table for us, with an explanation for each option. Super thorough with details! We would highly recommend Simon as a professional, knowledgeable and meticulous agent.

Thank you Simon for matching us with our dream house, we love it!!!! (Shams & Inji)

My husband and I were looking to purchase a home in the San Francisco Bay Area using a VA loan-- no small feat! We came across Realtor, Simon Watson, on YELP and contacted him after reading his great reviews. We couldn't be more thankful for Simon's diligence, professionalism, and expertise, not only pertaining to Veteran's loans (and the VA Condo approval list), but also to the entire home buying process. As first time home purchasers, we didn't know what to expect, but from the first telephone conversation that we had with Simon, he took an ample amount of time to explain and prepare us for what would be an exciting, albeit stressful, process.

After visiting a few condos in Oakland, Simon helped us submit our first offer-- which was accepted! A few days later, however, the Bay Area "Shelter in Place" order was implemented and my husband and I became increasingly nervous about closing. Simon was there for us, every step of the way-- he was ALWAYS available by phone, text and email-- and not only kept the process moving, but he also kept us calm.

He effectively communicated with our lender, the listing agent, home inspectors, electricians, and even city officials, on our behalf. And, although the lockdown made appraisal and even home inspection timelines unpredictable, with Simon's help and guidance, we were still able to close on our condo in less than 40 days.

It is difficult to articulate how much Simon did for us during such a short period of time, in the midst of a pandemic. But we can confidently say that, throughout the process, Simon had our best interests in mind and constantly puts his client's needs first.

For these reasons, we highly recommend working with Simon, whether you are looking to buy a new home or condo in the area.

It was such a wonderful experience working with Simon. He is extremely responsive, helpful and such a pleasure to do business with. Simon is very knowledgeable and was able to answer all my real estate questions that I had throughout the whole process. He definitely knows what to do in this crazy housing market. He got me the house for lower than the market value. I was so glad that I met Simon. I would highly recommend him and his support team who made our transaction so easy and painless. Thanks so much Simon Watson.

Simon is awesome. He's Straightforward, patient and knowledgeable. I was very impressed with how streamlined the buying experience was in such a hot market.

Simon was always on top of things, thoroughly explaining every step of the process and keeping my interest in mind.

I enjoyed working with him and would recommend him to anyone looking for a realtor who's knowledgeable in this space and cares about his clients.

David and Simon went above and beyond with the sale of my condo. They got multiple offers in no time and we closed above our asking price. They are true professionals with a very apparent passion for their profession. If you are looking for an agent, look not further

I happend to find Simon Watson during an open house., and he turned out to be the most patient and dedicated agent you could imagine. He helped me to find my house after a year of looking. He never gave up, even when I thought my search was a lost cause. Simon was also skilled at closing as well as supportive with the paperwork. I would also say that Mr Watson is very honest. I could always count on him to give me his straight opinion, which I trusted. I would wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Watson

Simon is very knowledgeable and very fast to respond to any questions I had. I've used him as both a selling agent and buying agent and he's been fantastic with both transactions.

I highly reccomend him as he will give you great feedback/advice throughout the process.

Simon Watson and David Zabarte are an amazing team! They have been very accessible and professional every step of the way. David has advocated for me in a big way to ask for credits where credits are due from the seller. I have worked with other agents and have sincerely been impressed by them. I highly recommend working with them in your next sale or purchase.

Simon was very professional and made him self available to accommodate my schedule. He seemed to have a lot of local knowledge, understood what I needed, and stayed within my budget. When we had a appointment he was always on time and we never had to wait very long for a response to a text or phone call. If he didn’t know an answer to a question we had, he would look into it and get back to me!.It was nice to have peace of mind that everything was being handled as it should!.

Thank you very much for what I consider one of the best jobs of representing a client I have seen in my 35 year real estate career.

When my wife and I told friends and family that we were selling our house, they knew I was an experienced real estate professional who has done literally thousands of deals in my career. Many asked if I was going to list our own house.

“No," I explained, “Even though I am a licensed real estate broker, selling houses is not my expertise so instead I am hiring the best local professional I can find.".

I could tell from the facial expression on many of their faces that they didn’t understand. Like many people, they viewed paying a commission a big dollar outlay that should be minimized.

I don’t look at that way at all. My perspective is totally different: whom do you want working for you: some discount brokerage guy who works in an office cube hundreds of miles away or a local expert who understands the nuances of your market? I often wonder if the guys who pick the discount broker also bids out their surgery and go with the cheapest surgeon.

After living in my house in the East Bay for sixteen years, I knew first hand picking local experts made a huge difference as I had observed some of my former neighbors who were moving selected their aunt or former Little League coach as their real estate agents and then, in my opinion, left tens of thousands of dollars on the table when they sold the house because that particular agent, although triple nice, didn’t understand the subtlety of selling houses in our particular subdivision. I am pretty sure these agents analyzed the market by lumping all the houses in a given zip code together and compare one to another. This is Zillow’s approach and it can yield very misleading results. While that approach might work some places, it was not an accurate way to evaluate pricing iin our sub-market.

I wanted a knowledgable local real expert but I struggled finding the right team of agents to hire.

I considered the high volume agents but in looking at their history of sales, I concluded that the reason they did so much business was because they under-priced the property. They committed what I consider one of the cardinal sins of client representation: doing what’s easy for them instead of what’s right for the client. In short, these high volume agent teams were as bad getting the best price and terms as the zip code lumping agents.

I was really floundering with my selection as our move date approached. Finally, I asked of my former associates with whom I used to work who had sold his house and moved out of the area. He was an experienced real estate professional, but, like me, in the commercial/industrial field. He knew good real estate people nonetheless so I valued his opinion. His answer on whom I should talk to was surprising: not the guys who represented him but the team who represented his Buyer. This team, of course, was you!

He was very impressed by your knowledge of the local market, your ability to negotiate, your thorough preparation, and your follow-through. At the end of our successful transaction, I felt the same way.

On our particular deal, what really impressed me was how you represented us. When we agreed out our listing price which we both thought was a bit of a stretch on the top end of the market, it would have been easy for you to sell our house for the listing price. My wife and I would have been happy with that result. However, you coaxed a significantly higher offer from one of your colleagues in your own office that was so much higher that you not only paid for your share of the commission, you put extra money in our pocket.

In other words, if I had listed the my own house and sold it myself, I would have been worse off financially than having used your team. Wow!

In summary, if you want to get the team of the best local professionals in the East Bay, you can’t do better than David Zabarte and Simon Watson. They will work hard on your behalf to get you the best result possible when selling or buying property.

Simon Watson was a rock star from start to finish! My wife and I were first time home buyers and as those who have been there before know it can be a bit intimidating and overwhelming. Simon was there to answer any questions we had even before we started looking for houses. This allowed us to make smart and informed decisions when it came time to buy.

As soon as we were ready to move forward he was on the ball helping us at all stages of the process from home viewing, home inspections, and closing ESCROW. He even hand delivered the keys once all was set and done. I would highly recommend Simon Watson as he is trustworthy, dependable, and knowledgeable.

Thanks Simon for your help with our first time home buying experience!