Shalaya Shipman

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★★★★★
"I learned in March 2022 that I got my dream job in California with a start date of July 1. I found myself confused, terrified and intimidated of the idea of relocating cross-country to purchase a home in one of the craziest markets in the span of 3 months. It seemed impossible but working with Shalaya, I found someone who could turn that dream into a reality. As a first time homebuyer, I was overwhelmed by how much I needed to know about purchasing a home. She spent time educating me on each step of the process and used every opportunity to identify a teaching moment in order to prepare me. Her honesty and transparency helped build a high level of confidence and trust in working together. Her knowledge and expertise became clearly evident as she stealthily navigated the Bay Area market. When she asked “What are you looking for in a home?” she listened to every detail of our answer and took into consideration factors we hadn’t even thought about. She was thoughtful and intentional when showing us homes (both in person and virtually) that we could truly see ourselves in. When it came time to negotiate she was creative and strategic. Working with Shalaya, I found and closed on my dream home in only 2 months! Did I mention I never saw the home in person until I moved to California and she handed me the keys?! Shalaya is a true master in her craft. She is communicative, realistic, and thorough. I know for a fact, I couldn’t have placed my faith in anyone other than Shalaya!" - Omonivie

★★★★★
"Shalaya helped my wife Nancy and I successfully make the uphill move from Sacramento to the East Bay in 2021. She coped with our eclectic, and sometimes unrealistic tastes in real estate and patiently showed us homes from Alameda to Oakland, El Cerrito and everything in between. We finally made an offer on a cute stucco bungalow in Albany, only to be rejected. With prices seemingly going up $100K a day, we were getting discouraged. So when she got word that the other offer had fallen through, Shalaya was instrumental in helping us move quickly to close the deal with our backup offer. We moved in last June and couldn't be happier with our new home."- Nancy and Craig

★★★★★
"Shalaya helped my wife Nancy and I successfully make the uphill move from Sacramento to the East Bay in 2021. She coped with our eclectic, and sometimes unrealistic tastes in real estate and patiently showed us homes from Alameda to Oakland, El Cerrito and everything in between. We finally made an offer on a cute stucco bungalow in Albany, only to be rejected. With prices seemingly going up $100K a day, we were getting discouraged. So when she got word that the other offer had fallen through, Shalaya was instrumental in helping us move quickly to close the deal with our backup offer. We moved in last June and couldn't be happier with our new home."- Marcel and Cherina

★★★★★
""Shalaya is adaptive, flexible, resourceful, keen, and communicative. She was very transparent and realistic with us about the market and how we should approach home buying which set us up for success! We actually got our very first offer accepted thanks to Shalaya.""- Brandon and Janay

★★★★★
"”I met/spoke with a few agents before finally connecting with Shalaya, and I'm so happy I did. It was vital for me to have a personable, trustworthy and knowledgeable agent to help me through this process as a first-time homebuyer. The process was smooth and manageable because of Shalaya's consistent, thorough and informative communication style. When I sell or purchase in the future, I'll be giving Shalaya a call!""-Christyne

★★★★★
"”I purchased my Los Angeles home in April 2022 during one of the worst times in the market and I couldn’t have done it without Shalaya. She’s more than a realtor, she’s a strategic advisor, negotiator, confidant, and motivator. Given the low inventory, high competition, my deadline to relocate, and rapidly rising interest rates, I wanted to give up on my search and rent instead but Shalaya gave me the confidence to keep going and led me to a great condo below my original budget. As a first time home buyer, the process is already overwhelming but the California market is its own beast so Shalaya was the perfect person to navigate me through it. Shalaya utilized her vast network to find me the best rate and quickest close in order to present strong offers. In the counter offer stage, she developed creative strategies and was very diligent in communicating with the selling agents to get the information needed in order to write a competitive offer. If you want to work directly with a broker/agency owner who will do whatever it takes to make sure you get a property you love with a great ROI, you should contact Shalaya!"-Talesha T

★★★★★
"”Shalaya has been our realtor since returning to the Bay Area in 2011. She is knowledgeable, patient and takes the time to understand client needs. Her negotiation and advocacy skills sets her apart from the rest! She makes sure that no matter if we are the buyer or seller (we have completed both types of transactions with her), that we are receiving an exceptional deal. Additionally, Shalaya is also connected to other industry leaders within the real estate business, whether it’s through lending, title, home inspection, home staging, and repairs. Each referral has been a tremendous addition to our working relationships when dealing with real estate transactions. Not only do we trust Shalaya’s opinion, we value her guidance and expertise."-Cherina W

★★★★★
"We have been working with Shalaya as our Real Estate Broker since 2010. She has been such an amazing resource for all things real estate. Back in 2010, Shalaya encouraged us to purchase a property in our early 20s. Since purchasing our first home, this investment has positioned us to purchase other properties. Her knowledge in the Bay Area helped us tremendously in picking the right investment that had huge equity potential. Shalaya has also advised us in refinancing, home equity lines, and rental properties. She also goes above and beyond the expectations of a broker. Once a quarter she checks in on us and gives us updates on how our property is doing and what the trends are in the market. I know that most Real Estate Brokers move on to the next client once a sale is done that is not the case with Shalaya. Once you have Shalaya as a Real Estate Broker you have someone you can trust for life!"-Sara T

★★★★★
"I had the pleasure of working with Shalaya to sell my home in Bay Point. Shalaya demonstrated remarkable grit and commitment throughout the process, securing multiple offers and ensuring I got the best possible price in this challenging market. She went above and beyond to streamline the process, and tried to ensure it was as seamless as possible. Being a first-time home seller, I had a lot of questions and apprehensions, but Shalaya was there every step of the way, providing invaluable support and guidance. Her work ethic is exceptional, and her dedication to her clients is evident in everything she does. I highly recommend Shalaya to anyone looking for a realtor who delivers exceptional service with a personal touch."-Tasha T