Testimonials

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Darryll Whaley assisted my husband and I with preparing our home to be put on the market for leasing. Darryll was suggested to us from a very reliable reference that he had assisted in a home sale. We were impressed with his follow up skills and attention to detail. We basically wrapped everything up in about one month including using several different types of marketing. We had multiple applicants for the property almost immediately. Darryll is very professional and made this a very easy transition.

Steve & Carolyn Gonzales

Most people dream of being record holders… the fastest mile, the longest jump, the most points scored. Who would have thought when we first met you that Jamie and I would now hold the record for most houses viewed before purchasing one?!!

More than a testimony to our willingness to wait for just the right house, it’s a wonderful testimony to your patience and persistence. Never once did we feel pressured to make a decision. You were always willing to look at one more, always wanting us to be happy.

When we finally made a decision, you were thorough and efficient in guiding us through the paperwork jungle and gave us some great recommendations on inspectors, title companies, and the like.

Darryll, you were truly a blessing to our family as we made our transition into the East Bay . Thank you very much for all that you did for us!

Jim Daggs

We had the pleasurable experience of working with Darryll as he represented the seller of a home that we purchased in Clayton. During both the sale and escrow proceedings, Darryll was on top of every detail, and exhibited an unusual concern for both the sellers and buyers (us).

Darryll spent lots of time advising us and answering our questions, even though we were not his clients. His concern was that both sellers and buyers were protected and satisfied with the outcome of the transaction, and both parties were. Whenever someone asks me if I know of a good Real Estate agent, the first person that comes to mind is Darryll Whaley. He is sincerely committed to his clients and has a standard of integrity that ensures his clients receive the best service possible.

Les & Priscilla Rodgers

Darryll is a great listener - he understood our needs when trying to find the right house for our family, and worked around our family's schedule. Darryll answers his phone - and not everyone in real estate does that. He was able to explain all of the technical jargon of real estate in terms we could understand. Darryll is not a "cheesy salesman" but is a real person - sincere, dedicated, hardworking. We would recommend using him for your real estate needs.

Karen Willis

If you are thinking about buying or selling your home - we found that Darryll Whaley was very perceptive to our needs. We needed to downsize and he was able to provide many homes that would fit our needs. He kept us abreast of what was available or what was going to be available. (a valuable point). When we made our choice for our new home, he worked with us step-by-step along the required procedures. Darryll is kind, knowledgeable, honest and efficient. It is with pleasure that we recommend Darryll very highly.

Joseph A. Gilmour

"I listed and sold my home in the Montclair district of Oakland CA with Darryll Whaley. I was impressed with his professionalism, responsiveness and integrity during the listing and sales process. I highly recommend any seller list their property with Darryll."

Ross Schmidt

We had the unique experience of not only working with Darryll on selling our house and purchasing a new house, we bought HIS house. We have been friends with Darryll and his wife for several years and were originally concerned about the possibility of our friendship being strained from working together in such a potentially stressful situation. Darryll kept us at ease through the entire process. His optimism and devoted work ethic kept us hopeful in a market that was slowing down. Today, we are enjoying our new house and we’re thankful for Darryll’s devotion and knowledge in real estate and in his clients, which is what helped in selling our house. And we are happy to say that we’re all still friends. 

Jason & Dore Myers

After my wife and I’s first year of marriage we decided we wanted to stop putting our money toward rent and purchase our first home. So, we sought Darryl’s help in searching for a house. He helped us navigate through our options until we found a home that met our budget and would allow our family to grow into over time. Darryll was a great help and we would recommend his expertise to anyone!

Alfred Khaleel

We are so grateful for your excellent service to us in the purchasing of our income property. We have never had a transaction go so smoothly before. You kept us informed every step of the way. Your knowledge of the property and of the marketplace relieved our anxiety as we stepped into this new venture. Our property is now producing positive cash flow for us and we are delighted that the property management team is doing such a great job of managing our property. You have been so supportive and available to us even after the close of escrow, to answer our questions and give us confidence when ours was faltering. It is clear that you are a man of genuine integrity and we look forward to working with you in the future as we add to our real estate portfolio.  Thanks You!

Bill & Virginia Sutherland

After too many years as renters in Contra Costa County we began our search mid-year 2006 for a home for our family. After a few weeks we determined that we were unable to purchase a home at that time. We started the search again early in 2007 after talking to Darryll and together we soon located a property that suited our needs and would be affordable. Within 60 days we closed escrow and moved into our condominium which is closer to better schools for our children and has many other perks of ownership. Darryll was also able to help our oldest son and his wife purchase a home near ours in nearly the same time frame from start to finish. We highly recommend Darryll and would encourage anyone in the area looking for the best in the business to stop....you have found him.

Howard & Debra Sturdevant

Darryll Whaley was awesome.  When we met him, he was not overbearing. He was just available to answer any questions. He was not pushy. He sat at the dining room table, available to answer any questions that we had. Darryll just let us walk around the home and was available to answer our questions. Darryll sold my condo and helped me purchase my new wonderful home.

Catherine Grans

Buying a house can be a terrifying experience, particularly when you’re a transplant from the East Coast, and you’re suffering from the sticker-shock of Northern California real estate prices. But Darryll made the entire home-buying process very easy. He took the time to work with us with extraordinary patience, I might add and to explain all of our options at each step, in great detail. He went above and beyond the call of duty in all regards helping us to quickly get into our new home, while securing a long-term customer (and a friend)! Thanks for everything Darryll!

Travis J. Allen

I jumped into the world of real estate investment without any knowledge or experience. Darryll spent considerable time explaining how it works and answering all of my questions. When we identified a property that looked promising, I never felt pressured to make the investment -- it was entirely my decision. Darryll continued to provide extensive support well beyond the initial purchase. He keeps me updated on the Colorado Springs market, maintains a good relationship with our property management company and travels to  Colorado on my behalf to inspect the property. Throughout our relationship, Darryll has been responsive, respectful, honest and instructive. I have learned a lot and I would strongly recommend Darryll to my friends who are interested in purchasing an investment property.

Jon Malkovich

Darryll was personable and professional in his mannerisms and was very helpful in our situation of having just lost our Father which was the reason for the sale of the property. He was more than willing to learn the Rossmoor "ropes" and did it very quickly, too. Since I believe that was his first time dealing with that specific real estate environment, he didn't hesitate to take it on. If he didn't have an answer he would work until he had it. I liked the way that he didn't back down when asked extremely direct questions. As a results I felt confident in Darryll and his ability to do the job. It became obvious that he was and is a man of integrity. Someone that we could trust to get the job done and do whatever it took to do it."

A. Edwards

We recently moved abroad for a three year delegation with Siemens and decided to rent our home in Concord , Ca while we were away. Siemens provided us with a management service on the East Coast, but we needed a local realtor who would handle the details of caring for the property. Darryll willingly accepted this responsibility and has done an excellent job. We have been impressed with how well Darryll has worked with the company on the East Coast assigned to help us and how efficiently he has managed our tenants and property. Darryll has always been able to find a solution quickly with minimal effort on our part whenever there has been a problem. His connections with needed service companies and individuals in the area has helped greatly when we needed repairs or work done at the house. He keeps us well informed about the property and offers insightful and trustworthy suggestions when they are needed. It is never easy to leave your home while living abroad. Yet, Darryll has made this an easy process for us. He is positive, resourceful, hard-working and trustworthy. We appreciate his efforts on our behalf and recommend him without reservation to anyone in need of his services.

Scott & Mary Fredericks

Thank you Darryll for your professionalism, knowledge, and experience that helped us to sell our house in a very difficult market.

Richard & Bonnie Hayosh

When market conditions changed, we found that Darryll was very flexible, always willing to make the extra effort and to come up with very creative strategies in presenting our house to potential buyers. Even though the market conditions were perceived as frustrating by many, we never sensed any frustration or impatience on Darryll's part. He remained encouraging, hopeful and helpful. We also appreciate how he worked with us in finding renters for our rental property. He worked very well with us and with our tenants. Thank you so much for working with us to sell our house.

Paul & Adrienne Busk

To whom it may concern,

As a first time home buyer and moving to a highly competitive market in the East Bay the thought of owning and purchasing a home was at times overwhelming and seemed out of reach. My wife and I were naive and had no previous experience of going through the process. We have witnessed other couples who went through the process with other agents only to bite off more than they could chew.

Darryll Whaley was the perfect agent for us at a time when we entered into the market. Darryll not only knows his trade, but takes the time to teach you through the process, especially for those purchasing a home the first time. There were so many questions we had, and when he could have taken advantage of our lack of knowledge, but Darryll took the time to make sure we fully comprehended everything we were doing.

The result: my wife and I are now owners of our first home and we truly are pleased with the home and the service we received.

Darryll cares for those he represents and I could not recommend a more competent agent for your next home purchase than Mr. Darryll Whaley.

Glenn Tatum

Darryll was recommended to us by a neighbor and close friend so he came with high expectations! We were pleased to say that he not only met but exceeded those expectations with his professionalism, keen business skills and contacts, persistence and delightful personality.

Every bump and wrinkle was taken care of with ease and it was obvious to both of us that his value add to our important transaction was tremendous.

Looking back on that crazy time we can say without hesitation that Darryll was our rock and that is something we wont forget easily. We tell all of our friends about him and I would not hesitate to use him in the future.

Jay Vlavianos

Professional Recommendations

I believe our coming together with Darryll Whaley was too weird to have been anything but divine intervention. I sent Darryll an email about one of his listings at 10:30 one evening, he emailed back and said he would let me know if anything changed on the listing and asked if I was working with anyone. I called him at nearly 11PM that night after reading all about his experience and the great testimonials...I read everyone of them!! I explained that we really needed someone who was assertive, pro-active and easy to talk to and asked if he thought he was our guy. We laughed and he explained that yes he was definitely "that guy". Well I can confirm that Darryll was all that and more. He stayed up with us that night until nearly 2AM writing an offer on what we now call Our First Home . Darryll was professional, patient, knowledgeable, fun and someone we look forward to keeping as our agent and our friend. Thank you Darryll for being "that guy" for us!!
Truly,
Ian & Cheyney Butler

Darryll was the best realtor to handle the short-sale of my property. My husband and I both owned homes when we married, and after watching the housing market tank and the rental market soften, we were anxious about what to do with my property. Darryll walked us through the short-sale process and gave us peace of mind about the decision to put the property on the market. Darryll handled everything and communicated next steps throughout the process without over-communicating or causing unnecessary hand-wringing.. The sale happened in record time, and I feel confident that not only did we make the right decision, but we hired the right realtor.

Linda McCarver

I've used Darryll twice now in selling/buying a home and his services across the board were excellent. Its refreshing to work with someone who truely values your needs and meets the end goals with the highest integrity from start to finish

Scott Heinz

My husband I had been using the services of another property manager to try to rent our home. After almost nine months without a single suitable offer, we were referred to Darryll Whaley. Darryll found three potential renters within 48 hours and by the end of the second week with him, we had chosen our new tenant and completed all the paperwork. Darryll was very honest, thorough and efficient in finding a suitable tenant for us. And since then, he has kept us informed about our property and tenant with quarterly inspection reports. We highly recommend Darryll Whaley for all your property management needs!

Brian and Claire A.

My husband and I were referred to Darryll from a friend that also used Darryll to rent their house for them. He is very professional, knowledgeable and dependable. I would highly recommend Darryll for any real estate needs

Denise Hebert

Darryll was very helpful in walking us through the process of selling and buying in this present economy. Though it had its challenges, we were able to sell our home for a good price and to buy the home we really wanted, thanks to Darryll's persistence and skill. The best part was working with a business man like Darryll whose word can be trusted.

Chris & Frances Herrala

The purchase of my property never would have happened without the encouragement and excellent talents of Darryll. In today's market, purchasing any property can be challenging; purchasing a foreclosure adds another complex layer. Darryll was more than a real estate agent, he was a trusted teammate in finding the perfect place at the perfect price. His patience, responsiveness, and organization skills made all the difference. Through Darryll, God has provided once again."

Susie Wakefield

Darryll, thank you for helping me buy my first home. You have been very helpful in taking care of all of my needs. Since I was a first home buyer, there were many things I didn’t understand and I had a lot questions to ask, but you were always able to explain to me patiently, friendly and professionally. In the future, if I have any real estate related needs, you will be the first one I call, or if I know anyone that needs a good realtor, you will be highly recommend. Thank you again for all of your help. 

Ming Li

As a first time home buyer, it can be an overwhelming experience. With so many options and administrative details, one can quickly be overrun by the house buying process. I do not know what we would have done without Darryll's guidance. His many years of experience in the Real Estate business was evident in how smoothly he navigated us through the gauntlet of home ownership. Darryll is a man of character and extremely competent in his trade which makes for a trustworthy realtor. I wouldn't think twice about utilizing his services in the future.

Adam Chiappelone

Having never looked for houses in the Contra Costa area before, we found Darryll Whaley through a local referral source. He was the first agent who instantly responded to our request. His energy and enthusiasm quickly convinced us to start our search hunt with Darryll. His area expertise and price-performance ratio knowledge combined with the ability to respond to our imaginations enabled Darryll to quickly narrow down our search resulting into the best deal for us. Always being available and accessible, Darryll provided not only tips and insights about every house we visited; he is also an incredible hands-on guy, that he even entered crawl-space and attic with us during our inspection. As a first time home buyer particularly, Darryll has been an invaluable resource to us. He's highly engaged, very passionate on every visit, and more importantly, he loves his job. This allows him to completely focus on his clients. It has been a pleasure to work with Darryll at every moment. We highly recommend Darryll to anyone buying a house in Contra Costa County.

Andreas & Monika Bayer-Guenther

We are so grateful for the assistance and guidance you gave us for the problems we were having with our home.  Your going under our house to assess the problem was above and beyond what we expected, we cannot thank you enough.  Your recommendation of a plumber was excellent!  We were very pleased with the fairness of his estimate to fix our problem.

Your recommendations have all been excellent and everyone you refer us to is fair and honest.  We will continue to come to you for future references concerning our home and if we should we ever have to sell you will be our first choice.  Your kindness, knowledge, and honesty are a great comfort in our world today.

Thank you again for all your help.

Jeff and Dana Racouillat

We used Darryll on the recommendation of a mutual friend. He helped us get into a home in a very competitive market during the peak of the housing boom. Darryll goes the extra mile for his clients, and has a very personable approach and method to conducting business. I'd recommend Darryll to anyone looking for a hard working, professional, and effective agent!

Chirag Asaravala

Darryll is one of the hardest working real estate guys I know. He does the "business" the way it should be done. Client results are important, but not nearly as important as client mindset. He seems to go over and above to make sure there is nothing to worry about that he isn't in control over.

Tim Ayles

Darryll did a great job of translating "Real Estate-speak" to simple language. He didn't try to be slick or "sell" - he gave us the information we needed to make good choices. I'd recommend him again.

Dave Willis

I have known Darryll for over 10 years. I have worked with him in various capacities. Currently he is a Realtor I work with. It is always a joy to work with him because he is extremely organized and very proactive. I would highly recommend Darryll for anyone looking to buy or sell. If I were in the market, Darryll would be my guy.

Darren Wassell

I have worked with Darryll on several Real Estate transactions, all of which have successfully closed. Darryll is a true professional with the utmost integrity. He sincerely looks out for his client’s best interests. I always look forward to working with Darryll. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. 

Robert Leon

I have know Darryll for a number of years. He is a committed professional with exceptional work ethics. I highly recommend Darryll.

Mark Chequer

Darryll has worked with me on 4 real estate transactions. He has a strong work ethic and knows how to get things done. He has a wealth of contacts and referrals for the situations where he does not have the answer. He is not afraid to say "I don't know" and then "I know someone that can get you that answer". Most of all he conducts his business with the utmost integrity.

Al Lappinga

Darryll is a refreshing change to some of the Real Estate Agents I have come across. He is knowledgeable and informative about the market and his industry, but applies no pressure to buy. Darryll is friendly and a pleasure to work with. His follow up is tremendous and the past work experience he brings to the table increases the value he provides his clients.

Genevieve Lee

I have known Darryll for close to six years, and have collaborated with him on several projects. He has advised us on personal and business deals, and offered expert advise on both. When it comes to referring associated businesses and contacts, there are few who even compare with Darryll. When he says "this is someone to use and trust" you can take that to the bank. Whenever someone asks me if I know of a Real Estate Professional or Business Advisor, the first person that comes to mind is Darryll Whaley. Without any reservation, I endorse Darryll and the work he does.

Steve von Ehrenkrook

Darryll is a man dedicated to excellence and quality. He has a commitment to his clients and an honesty that ensures they receive the best possible service.

Peter Maclennan

For those of you considering working with Mr. Darryll Whaley in your pursuit of the home of your dreams or just whatever you can afford, Darryll will give his full attention to your needs and make you feel very comfortable.   He has a quiet confidence, a professional attitude and the experience in business and family matters. I respect Darryll and would be glad to have him represent me again in my search for my next home.

Corey Hansen

Darryll helped us buy our first home in California and we couldn't be happier! He was extremely knowledgeable and professional. He went beyond the expectations of an agent. He is very caring and personable and a lot of fun to work with! We have and will continue to recommend Darryll and are looking forward to working with him again in the future.

Ben & Kelly Haynes

We were referred to Darryll Whaley three years ago by our mortgage broker. Darryll was the only reason we got into the house we wanted.  Our mortgage broker dropped the ball on several occasions and Darryll went above and beyond to help us get in the house we wanted. Right at the beginning he was awesome. He found out what our specific needs were in a house and he searched for houses that would fit our needs. He always returned our calls to him. These days not many people do that.  Whenever he said he would call us back about something, he always called us back. In one day he showed us nine houses. One of them being the house we have now. We never felt like he was too busy to talk to us or help us. I would definitely refer him to anyone I know who is looking to buy a house. There is no one better in the business! Thanks Darryll!!!

Rick & Jennie May Matthews

To Whom It May Concern,

I want to go on record as a satisfied house buyer using Darryll Whaley as my broker. Darryll went way beyond the normal duties of a broker. He helped to make me comfortable with the whole process. I'm disabled so I have some special needs. He was able to anticipate those needs and how they would be met at my new place. He actually took a major part in helping me to choose my new home. He picked me up over and over and drove me to the many, many homes for sale till we found just that right one. We prayed, strategized and speculated about the purchase.

Darryll was right with me the whole way. He caulked my old house windows as to get a better value at the time of assessment, he helped me move and he gave me vital referrals so repairs and clean-up were done well and timely. He earned his pay and then some! I would use him again in a heart-beat.

Brian D. Petersen

“As first time home buyers we didn’t know where to begin and had lots of uncertainty. Darryll was patient and thorough in addressing our concerns and many questions. After numerous meetings and house-hunting adventures, we found a great home. Because of Darryll’s understanding, follow-through and diligence we also got an extraordinary value.”

Rob & Andrea Byrne

Our extended family has found Darryll so helpful that we've now used him three times - twice to sell homes and once to buy one. In fact, we found our dream house thanks to Darryll!

Alan & Beth

"You will not find another Realtor who will care more deeply about you and your family, or who will be more deeply committed to the achievement of your real estate dreams."

Steve & Katie Willis

We deeply appreciated Darryll’s professional integrity and honesty.  His strength of character was evident and immediately put Heather and me at ease from the very first discussion we had as we began our home-searching process.  I know that he is always immediately available and responsive to questions that may arise long after the main real-estate transaction is complete.  It’s good to have someone trustworthy to rely on in his industry.

Ernie & Heather Acebo

“I was very pleased with using Darryll Whaley as the real estate agent in selling my home. With my home being about 60 miles from Darryll’s normal location you would have never known it by his attentiveness to communications, meetings, and working out the final documentation needed to close. His professionalism and willingness to go the extra mile (literally) in meeting our timelines to sell by with a good price was exceptional. I personally recommended Darryll to my friends and plan on using his services in the future.”

Scott Heinz

"Darryll has provided first class real estate advice and services to many of my customer's and friends. I confidently recommend Darryll Whaley as a superb Real Estate Agent and a professional Real Estate advisor of the highest regard."

Dean Hollenbeck