Testimonials
Here is what my clients have to say...
Sophie Nguyen
I was referred to Ron by a friend & I'm so glad he was my realtor to buy the first home for my parents. He's very patient, knowledgeable & professional. We were back & forth about timing to buy a home, but with his guidance, we finally found a perfect home in a perfect location. He also has so many contacts for everything needed with the home, all of them turned out to be great. If you need a trustworthy realtor to buy your home, Ron is the best person to pick ❤️
I worked with Ron Melvin to help my client sell their home in the East Bay. My client is a disabled veteran who relied on my guidance and care throughout the process. Ron was exceptional—he conducted multiple open houses and brought us a top offer.. His experience, insight, patience and compassion meant the world to us. We are incredibly happy with the outcome and would recommend Ron to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in Concord, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, or Martinez.
Will Amaral
Ron Melvin is the most Outstanding real estate agent I have ever worked with!!!. I have had at least 5 transactions in my life and he makes the process seamless. He is personable to the point at least with me that I feel like he is a friend and not just my agent. He is knowledgeable and explains everything in detail to where you come away understanding what you asked and the process going forward.
Tricia Quinn
Ron and his team are the best! We are first time home buyers and he helped us find a house and close within one month!
Ron was great at explaining everything to us and walking us through each step in the process so that we fully understood what was being presented. He also helped coordinate inspections which was a great help.
We will be recommending Ron and his team to all our friends!
Terry
What a wonderful experience from start to finish! Ron went above and beyond in the sale of our Walnut Creek property. Being long-distance homeowners came with unique challenges - many of which were way outside of Ron's job description! Ron developed a plan, communicated with contractors, strategized with us and came up with a timeline that worked seamlessly. We are so happy with the outcome and would not hesitate to recommend Ron and his team to anyone! You're in good hands with Ron Melvin!
Connor Caples
I have worked with many real estate agents and Ron easily stands out as the best.
His market awareness and breadth of knowledge about inspection/contracting topics adds value to every single showing. Ron's integrity is unmatched; he is the only real estate agent I have ever encountered who has our best interests in mind rather than just trying to make a sale.
We worked with him as a buyers agent and hope he's still working if/when we go to sell.
Can’t recommend him highly enough: he is the best.
Ron Steiner
I have known Ron professionally for over ten years now. He is always responsive to the needs of his clients. He communicates effectively and often and he's an excellent advocate for his buyers and seller. I've recommended him to my family for their real estate needs and will continue to do so.
Joe Griebstein
Ron is the greatest! He helped me buy my last house and then 4 years later, when I needed to move out of the area, he helped me sell it. He is very knowledgeable of the east bay markets and really listens to to what you are looking for and what you really need in a home. I was very impressed with his support team that helped me sell my house with landscape work and staging. Ron gets results and is a joy to work with.
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Mike Trejo
Ron is not only a top notch Realtor but also a great all around person! I have closed many transactions with Ron over the years and he is truly professional and looks out for the best interest of his clients. If you are looking to buy or sell I would definitely recommend giving Ron a call! You will be very happy that you did!
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Clifford Kim
Ron Melvin is trustworthy, reliable, and takes best interest of others before him. I have had to pleasure of knowing Ron as a friend, and had also worked together. He has had repeated business, and referrals from his past clients because of his know how approach, and honest answers to questions that may arise. He was always prompt in returning calls, and always available to go out of his way to conduct business. RON MELVIN is the go to man.
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Vera Lissfeld
Ron Melvin is a true professional. His knowledgeable, thorough and compassionate way to deal with his clients makes the experience of buying or selling a very good experience. His attention to detail and responsiveness to every situation is a huge asset. On a personal note, we have known Ron Melvin for 20 years and can only speak highly of his character and efforts.
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Peter Louis
Buying your first house can be daunting. Ron helped us navigate the complexity back in 2014 and it was a great success. He's very professional and personable. Even after the sale, he is always open to help in any way he can. On top of all that, he is involved in the Special Olympics, which is just awesome.
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Armando Troche
I recommend Ron Melvin to be your Realtor because he is knowledgeable about the real estate market, helpful to find what you're looking for, friendly, and professional. We've relied on Ron to sell and buy a home and are happy with the results and the friendship that followed.
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K George
I have known Ron Melvin for decades. He is an honored veteran. He has been a volunteer for Special Olympics as long as I have known him . (Since the early 80’s). He has always gone above and beyond to make sure his assignment, the athletes and volunteers have the best experience possible. Making sure that everyone’s needs are met.
I am sure that these qualities transfer to his customer service. You should anticipate finding the perfect match for your needs with Ron.
Alka Chawla
With Ron's support, dedication, and knowledge of the East Bay, anyone would be able to buy or sell their home without any problems. He gives his work and his clients 110% of his attention. He is not just an amazing realtor, but a great friend you can count on.
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Kailynn Lazzara
Ron was amazing in helping us navigate purchasing a home for the first time, and I could not imagine what going through the process would be like without him!
He was very knowledgable', from the offer process to helping us understand the different inspection reports we were navigating, he was always there to answer questions. Throughout the entire process, he was very responsive and made himself available as much as possible for the 20+ homes we toured in a two month period.
My favorite part that he did throughout this process, was helping us make a decision on what number we should bid for a home. He had all of these spreadsheets with the most recent market data, and made sure he was up to date on the current market place (which was CRAZY when we were putting in our offers) to help us decide what number we should put in our offer. It made us feel much more confident in our decision making for what we were willing to pay for each home.
I highly recommend Ron to anyone who is looking to purchase a home, and I cannot wait to work with him again in the future!
Josh Sauberman
I met Ron at social networking event and he hired my CPR Training company to come and teach him and his colleagues CPR. Right off the bat, you're in safer hands with Ron and his team and most of them are CPR trained and certified!
I had a realtor at the time, but unexpected circumstances changed than and Ron was my immediate 'go-to'. He's highly experienced, knowledgeable, client-focused and on top of it all, he does a lot of great client appreciation events. He's also active with the Special Olympics and is regularly taking parking in charitable giving events.
Ron is a great guy who helped me get the awesome home in Benicia that I now live in, and I'd encourage you to reach out to him too!
Glenys Burgoyne
Ron is a kind, caring realtor - we consider him a friend. Both my husband and Ron share military experience, built a rapport and Ron helped with a VA loan. Since buying, we have phoned Ron on all kinds of matters (recommendations for tradesmen, interpreting documents, many, many other matters) and he has unfailingly given time and thought. We highly recommend Ron!
Linda Shinn
My home was built in 1951, 2600 Sq Ft and only 3 bedrooms in Pittsburg, Ca. A real challenge! Thanks to Ron's experience and resources, I was able to work with talented and trusted painters, handymen, floor specialist, haulers, gardeners and a fantastic stager. From getting my home ready to put on the market, advantageous listings, coordinating open houses and showings, Ron always respected my personal needs. I was living in my home until it closed. In a cooling East Bay real estate market, Ron's strategies were successful is generating an excellent offer for my home. He stuck with me during the entire journey. I unreservedly recommend Ron because of his professionalism, experience, reliability, connections and caring!!
Vladim Koretsky
Ron worked with me to sell my house. This was the very first time for me selling. Overall, Ron made the process easier by explaining the necessary steps and the motivation behind them. While the process hasn't been 100% smooth (nothing is in people business - original buyer backed out), Ron's time and price projections were largely accurate and everything turned out well.
Ron is an honest guy and a straight shooter, which I appreciate.
Overall, very satisfied and recommend Ron to others - you would be in good hands.
Marianne Smith
As the Executor and Trustee of my Aunt and Uncle's estate, I found myself in a very difficult situation. I had to remodel and sell their home from across the country. I needed carpenters, flooring installers, painters, cleaners, gardeners. The list seemed endless. Ron helped me take control of the situation. Everyone on his team did an amazing job, especially his stager Ana Gonzalez. The final result was amazing!
Ron Melvin went out of his way to help me and I will be forever grateful.
Leslie Herrick
I worked with Ron Melvin to help my client sell their home in the East Bay. My client is a disabled veteran who relied on my guidance and care throughout the process. Ron was exceptional—he conducted multiple open houses and brought us a top offer.. His experience, insight, patience and compassion meant the world to us. We are incredibly happy with the outcome and would recommend Ron to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in Concord, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, or Martinez.
Adam Hazard
I’ve worked with Ron Melvin twice now, and I can’t recommend him enough if you’re looking for a top-notch realtor in the East Bay —he helped me sell my home years ago in the East Bay and recently helped me buy a new one. He made the process easy, helped me choose between new and existing homes, and even got me into a contract below the list price with a credit toward closing costs. Ron's patience and knowledge helped me navigate the decision between purchasing a new construction home versus an existing property. He was also very patient and helped handle much of the process while I was traveling in a different time zone. His understanding of the East Bay real estate market is very thorough. Highly recommend!
John Laing
We really enjoyed working with Ron. He is an exceptional real estate agent. We were out of state and 3 hours away from the house being sold. Ron did a great job of managing the entire process for us. He kept us updated every step of the way. We definitely recommend Ron Melvin to anyone looking for a top notch relator. Whether it's a regular sale or a court involved transaction with a conservatorship as our sale was.
Craig Goodliffe
The team at Ron Melvin - East Bay Real Estate is incredibly knowledgeable and always goes above and beyond to assist. They're not just focused on making a sale but genuinely care about their customers' needs, ensuring a tailored and satisfactory experience every time. Thank you for consistently exceeding expectations!
My wife and I were looking to buy our first house and felt overwhelmed by the whole process. But then we met Ron at one of the houses we were browsing. We were so impressed by his professionalism and patience that a few months later when we were really serious about buying we remembered Ron and decided to use his services. And he did not disappoint. We found the right house and he guided us every step of the way. Ron was a tremendous help and is very knowledgeable about the whole process. He made the whole process a lot less nerve-racking, took care of every detail possible, and explained each process patiently. I would be happy to recommend him to anyone.
Ron is the second realtor I have worked with over the past few years, and by far the most diligent, hard-working, and thorough. He learned everything about the neighborhood and comps and worked tirelessly to get us the best price for our house. He completely exceeded my expectations in terms of pricing, negotiation, market knowledge, and ability to analyze housing stats. He is also just a standup guy and a fun person to be around during what can sometimes be a highly stressful process. My family and I couldn't be happier with the services he provided. A+
I have nothing but praise for my agent Ron Melvin and the job he did selling my Oakland condo. Selling from across the ocean 2,400 miles away can be daunting. Ron understood and appreciated my unique real estate needs and handled everything with a strong knowledge base, honesty and follow through. Ron was very professional and knowledgeable regarding the market in the area and the best way to present my home to potential buyers. That together with the aggressiveness he showed in marketing my home proved to be a winning combination for a fast and stress-free sell. Being a first time home-seller I was completely clueless about the entire process. Ron took the time over long distance calls in a different time zone and through emails to explain the whole process in detail and even coordinated with the loan and escrow officers to ensure that the loan closed on time with no last minute surprises. He was on top of every detail during the entire process. Ron went above and beyond the “job description” by coordinating extras such as arranging and meeting with carpet cleaners and my property manager, things that were impossible for me to do from across the ocean. By coming up with the right strategy and following it up with perfect execution, Ron garnered me the best possible deal in the shortest amount of time. Mahalo Ron for making my home selling experience a pleasurable and profitable one!
Lindsay F.-Buyer
As first time homebuyers we were very intimated with the whole home buying process. Ron was there every step of the way making sure we knew what we needed to do next, arranging all the appointments/walk-thoughs, dealing with the other real estate agents, and scheduling home visits. He always made himself available to take us to see houses and was very responsive to emails, texts, phone calls. We trusted Ron with every step of the process. Ron cared about accurately pricing the houses we looked at and the house that we eventually bought. He is a genuinely nice guy and a pleasure to work with. We are extremely happy in our new home!
I have been dealing with real estate for over 10 years and have dealt with many agents.In my experience there haven't been many agents who impress me with their perseverance,follow through and negotiation skills. Ron Melvin can negotiate! As you know nowadays(2013-2014)It is hard to get a deal,but he stuck with us for a year to get a tough short sale closed and low and behold he got us our house below market value.If you are looking for a buyers agent Mr Melvin is the one you should call.
George C.-Seller
Ron did a wondeful job helping my family list and sell a home in Walnut Creek. He worked hard at marketing the property and gave us a professional estimate of what the property was worth, He sold it for well over asking. Excellent real estate professional with banking experience which was an additional benefit. Thanks to Ron
Ron Melvin is a consummate professional who showed us numerous homes and helped with every step by providing the absolute best customer service and meticulous care. We are grateful for Ron's sage counsel which led to the purchase of our dream home. We are proud to recommend Ron to all prospective buyers or sellers of a home. He is an extraordinary person and a highly skilled real estate agent.
Joe B. Buyer
Ron is the best!
He is calm and thoughtful, very knowledgable with a lot of integrity. He listened well and he used that information to find houses that really matched my interests and needs. He helped me stay patient during the ups and downs of house buying. He helped me put in offers that accurately reflected what I was willing to pay on 5 houses. Each time he provided me with excellent market data in a graph to compare my gut feeling with how comparable houses were currently selling. He coached me through the negotiations so that when the price got too high for me, I was able to walk away knowing I did the right thing. He gave me great advice about how to structure the offers and get all the key information from the documents and inspections. In the end I got a great house at a fair price in the area I wanted to live. He has a great team of folks that he uses for inspections, loans, documents and such. On top of all that he is a great guy! Use Ron you will happy you did.
Swaroop M.-Buyer
Ron is a very proficient real estate agent and his experience in this field helped steer us towards a home most suited to our needs as first home buyers.
His advise proved invaluable in our quest to close the deal at the best price value for the house we fell in love with. More than anything else, he made himself available at all times, even late in the evenings to accommodate my work schedule. It always helps when you can just coast along trusting you are in good hands. This is precisely what we got from Ron.
From the onset up until closeout, he promptly filled out all paperwork, made necessary recommendations, oversaw the various inspections, advised us on the appropriate contingencies to pursue and helped clinch the house. Even after the deal was done and dusted, he was available to lend a helping hand when we were hit with unforeseen issues after moving in.
So long story short, if you are looking for hassle-free journey through the real estate market in Concord or the Bay Area look no further. Ron is the man to drive you to your destination.
Tom S.-Buyer
As a first time home buyer, it was a pleasure working with Ron. He made the whole process easy to understand and helped me find exactly what I was looking for even with my very specific parameters. He was friendly, prompt, informative, knowledgeable, and I always felt he was looking out for me at every property we looked at. Would definitely recommend Ron to anyone!
Ron is a very thoughtful estate agent! We're stronger recommend him. He's willing to spend time and make extra effort to help us, even we had never met before. Here is the story, there was a house we were interested, but on the MLS and other estate websites we couldn't find any photo related; due to the place we used to live was 1 hours away from contra costa, we didn't want to make the trip. Ron was voluntary to drive to the house and knocked the door to take some photos for us; furthermore, he tried to get the measurement of the bedrooms! It's far beyond his job responsibility! And he's very patient to explain all the detail to us again and again. With Ron's great helps, we finally found our sweet home! Thank you very very much!!
Daisy N.-Buyer
I want to take this opportunity to thank you for all your help in buying our home. I will highly recommend your company to all my friends and coworkers, when I first called I got a quick response and willingness to work with us. Your honesty and integrity were impeccable you always did what you said you would do . You were very professional and took the time to explain the details we did not understand. Thanks to you and Phillip we got what we really needed our Dream House we are very happy !
Yvette C.-Buyer
I am so grateful to the person whom recommended us to Ron Melvin, he really was the right agent for us. He took his time and thoroughly explained the process and steps it takes to buy a home and he made it a dream come true for us. We made him aware of our wants and needs and we are so happy with our new home and can't believe he was able to find us a home that truly is above and beyond our expectations. He was available when we needed him even if it was outside the usual business hours and I'm so thankful for his diligence and attentiveness because it made the process of buying our home such a pleasant one and I highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home.
Ron did a wonderful job helping me sell my house, just exactly as he had done to help me find one before that. Whether you are buying a house or selling one, you can always count on Ron to be more than a real estate agent- he's a friend. And like a friend, he'll really do what's best for you- whether it's advice on the house, the market, or the time frame- he knows what he's doing, and cares.
I also enjoyed his very reassuring nature, and sense of professionalism. I will certainly use his services again, and have already recommended him to friends and family.
Thanks for your hard work, diligence and friendship, Ron!
Ron Melvin is an awesome real estate agent. We can’t say enough about him. We live in San Francisco, and were selling my mom’s house in the East Bay. He was very familiar with homes in the area, and helped us price ours correctly. He advised us how to get the house ship-shape and showing well. He recommended workers to help us resolve issues that came up on the inspections. These workers did excellent work, were reasonably priced, and able to show up on short notice. Through it all, Ron managed schedules and property access, ensuring work was completed without delay. He kept everyone informed of progress along the way. By using electronic signatures on all documents, he minimized our need to drive across the bay – a huge convenience and time saver. We are very glad we chose Ron to sell our house, and we recommend him highly.
Ron was very helpful in pointing out certain things he thought would need to be fixed, and whether or not it was minor or major, and had people he could recommend for different services; he also was in tune with what we were comfortable with and didn't try to push us into a home we weren't comfortable with; he was very open and honest with us throughout the entire house buying and mortgage process.
Erik K.-Buyer
This is the 3rd home that my wife and I purchased a home, but the first in CA. We met Ron at an open house. He was very personable and professional. Since we did not already have an agent in the East Bay, I contacted Ron and asked him to serve as our agent. Ron spent a lot of time with us, first helping us with our home search, taking us on property visits from Castro Valley to El Cerrito, from Oakland to Concord. We visited so many prospective properties. When prospective properties were found, he did a great job checking home values to ensure that we knew what was a good price. Once we found the right place, Ron guided us through making a smart offer, which the seller accepted. He continued to work with us all the way through until the deal was closed. He recommended hiring a thorough home inspection, separate from the one the seller already had done. Good thing. Several electrical issues were found, that the seller fixed as part of the sale. Knowing that we wanted to personalize the home before we moved in, he helped us find an outstanding house painter and a plumber to make a few aesthetic updates before we moved in. That is truly complete service. He lives close by and is now considered part of our extended family here in the SF Bay area. We highly recommend Ron for your house hunting needs. Should we ever sell, Ron is our guy. Less
Darlene S.-Seller
Recently, my family had to move our 88 year old mother to a mental care facility. It became imperative that we sell her house to finance her future care. From beginning to end, Ron was completely professional, supportive and always available. Within 2 days after I emptied the 4 bedroom home of a lifetime of contents, he was showing the home to brokers, having open houses for the neighbors, and then, for the public. Within 2 weeks, he met with me to present me 4 offers. I went into contract that day, with an offer over asking price and closed within 4 weeks. The few hick-ups that arose, were negotiated instantly and efficiently. His overall management of the process was done so with compassion and consideration to our situation. Our family extends a sincere 'thank you' for his expertise and hard work. He handled everything and made an extremely scary and difficult situation appear seamless to us. Should you be in need of real estate related services, Ron Melvin is your guy. Excellent!
We were so happy to work with Ron Melvin. He was very friendly and patient with us in finding the house we like inspite of us being picky. He never rushed or tried to compromise any of our needs. He still helps us and directs us to the right person with any problem in the house. We would definitely recommend Ron to any of our friends
Ron took care of all the details in the selling process, so I could focus on my next endeavor. His efforts ensured that we got multiple good offers and he guided us to the best one.
Adam C.-Buyer
We had a great experience with Ron. His experience in the financial world and knowledge of the Concord area.
We wanted to go in with a lower price and Ron was really supportive, and ran the numbers to let us know that we were right in our decision.
Ron went above and beyond what he needed to do as a broker, and we are really happy with our whole experience
Ron is an exceptional individual, I was recommended to him by my coworker. He is very patient, addresses all our concerns and even points out things to us that is very relevant that we would have otherwise overlooked. He makes times for you, no matter what questions you have he does not allow you to feel inferior. When doing showings Ron is very patient and does not rush you like other agents I have dealt with. I highly recommend Ron for all your real estate needs. He is simple awesome and does his best to get you the best deal.
Ron is an excellent Realtor and helped us buy our first home within 6 months after we had tried for two years before we met him. I really appreciated that he took the time to listen to what we wanted and found a place that was perfect for us and within budget. Ron is very personable and so easy to talk to. He always presented options with valuable insights from years of experience not only with real estate but also with the property itself and what to look for. His knowledge was invaluable to our home buy experience. I would not hesitate to recommend Ron to anyone. He is awesome.