Ricky the REALTOR - BLVD. Real Estate

Fantastic experience: Ricky Alvarez, of Blvd. Real Estate, did a fantastic job for me while helping me sell two properties in the East Bay Area of San Francisco. He is very helpful and friendly. When I felt overwhelmed with the real estate sale process he cheered me up and gave me hope that it would all work out, and it did. It was also extremely helpful that he speaks Spanish fluently. He helped me coordinate with workers, neighbors and other people. He also helped me by giving me feedback and ideas for the improvements that I made to the properties. When it came time to negotiate for the best possible deal, I felt confident that he would do an excellent job. He kept me in the loop throughout the entire process and helped me think through the pros and cons of that big decision. I would gladly ask Ricky to represent me again. It was a pleasure to work with him!

Fantastic experience: My husband and I set out with the hope of buying our first house in the near future. I came across a first time home buyer specialist on Instagram who had a free class on learning the basics. She offered to set us up with a FAME agent in our area and recommended Ricky. He reached out immediately and did his own presentation for us, working with us on price points and our needs. He was so personable, listened and made everything feel so easy. After looking at multiple houses, we found one on the market for only a few days. We saw it on a Tuesday, made an offer on Thursday and were accepted the next day. He recommended an amazing loan agent, Ashley, and guided us through the quick turn around with ease and any questions or concerns we had he would address with after hours calls and help. Our house was a fixer upper and he made sure we got extra inspections and all questions and concerns handled. He recommended amazing an electrician who recommended someone to redo our drywall/texture. It’s been a few months of renovations and endless questions since we were new to owning a house and we couldn’t have found a better agent!

Fantastic experience: We’ve had the pleasure of working with Ricky Alvarez not once, but twice—first when he helped us buy our very first home, and now, eight years later, as he guided us through purchasing what we hope is our forever home. Ricky has been more than just a realtor to us—he’s become a trusted advisor and a close friend. Throughout the years, even when my wife and I were uncertain about selling or moving, Ricky was always there to offer thoughtful consultations without any pressure. His patience, professionalism, and genuine care stood out every time. He has an incredible knack for giving great advice and always seemed to have the inside scoop, which made us feel confident and informed at every step. What truly sets Ricky apart is how he goes above and beyond—not just during the transaction, but in making us feel welcome and supported in our new home. His dedication, insight, and personal touch made this experience smooth and memorable. If you're looking for someone who’s not only knowledgeable and professional but also truly invested in your journey, Ricky is your guy. We can’t recommend him highly enough!

Fantastic experience: From the very beginning to closing, Ricky was absolutely phenomenal! He's a true professional, incredibly knowledgeable about the market, and a hard worker who consistently went above and beyond. As a first-time homebuyer, I had countless questions, and Ricky patiently answered them all, ensuring I understood every step. He's an excellent listener and truly cares about his clients. I couldn't have asked for a better realtor and highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. I'm beyond grateful for Ricky's expertise and support!

Fantastic experience: This review is long overdue. It has been about 4 months since Ricky helps my family and I move in to our new home! As first time home buyers, we did not know what we were getting ourselves into. From day one, we felt as if we were part of the family. Providing us with the tools needed to navigate through what was ahead of us and always being honest with us to keep us levelheaded. After only searching for about a month and 3 homes, we had put in an offer that was accepted. After a little back and forth between agents, Ricky and team helped seal the deal. We could not be any happier with our new home and would gladly recommend him to friends and family. If we ever decide to sell or buy in the future, it would be an honor to have Ricky on our side.

Fantastic experience: I wish I could give Ricky more than five stars since this does not do him justice for how above and beyond he went to ensure I had a fantastic experience as a first-time homebuyer. His knowledge, passion, and caring made this process smooth for me. His communication is exceptional. Ricky will be transparent and honest, which is something that I really appreciate, making sure that I was comfortable and sure with my decision and satisfied. Anytime I requested to visit a home for a tour, he always found time to meet. He provided thorough information about the homes and community. Buying a home was always one of my biggest goals, yet scary since I was oblivious to what factors went into this process. Ricky made the experience amazing and I would do it all over again. I highly recommend Ricky, the Realtor!

Fantastic experience: Ricky is an all star realtor in a market that has a lot of contention with less experienced folk. When we first met it was obvious he him and his team have a lot of accumulated knowledge base in the industry not just locally in CA but other areas too. I felt very confident pursuing my searches with Ricky's expertise and was able to handle some challenging negotiations without much of a fuss. When there was areas that I was not knowledgeable in he was able to step in and help make recommendations that helped make the deal successfully. Highly recommend him and his team if you are in the bay area or other parts of CA.

Fantastic experience: Ricky was very patient and thoughtful in the whole process. He listened to what we wanted and really explained things to us in a timely manner. He always was positive and informative! We would definitely recommend him to our friends and family!

Fantastic experience: Our experience with Ricky was very positive. Thank you Ricky for doing all that you can to make sure to keep the best interest of your buyers in mind. There were a bit of road blocks and challenges that were unexpected and Ricky showed professionalism and calmness that guided us effectively over those obstacle. Thanks to Ricky and his team now we have our own home. I hope you can continue to help as many individuals/families find homes like you did us.

Fantastic experience: Ricky is a fantastic realtor! After helping me get my place ready for sale, we were in contract in 6 days for $31,000 over asking! Ricky is very knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. He treats his clients like family, and is always responsive, even when out of town! He and his team made the buying process so much easier for me.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Ricky as your realtor. Ricky helped my partner and I close on a home within a record time of three weeks. He is extremely patient, thorough and walks you through all of the details. What I most appreciated was his responsiveness and honesty during some difficult decisions. If you are looking for a realtor with integrity that has your best interests in mind, absolutely go with Ricky. Unfortunately I did not have a great experience with other realtors and once I met Ricky he changed my mind about everything. Don’t hesitate and work with him!!!

Fantastic experience: My partner and I had a phenomenal experience working with Ricky. He helped us purchase our neighbor's home off market in Oakland. As first time home buyers, his guidance through the process was invaluable. We'd highly recommend working with Ricky and his team as they have ample experience in the space and always have your best interest in mind. We tried working with other real estate agents that weren't a good fit with our needs and we were lucky to connect with Ricky.

Fantastic experience: If you’re looking for someone to champion the home buying process for you, Ricky is your champ! Not only does he lean into his years of experience and expertise but he also uses a fierce yet humble tenacity when it comes to helping you get what you want. It’s quite literally like watching magic happen. Buying a home is already a stressful endeavor itself, with Ricky by your side you can feel absolutely confident and secure knowing you have a great team helping you achieve the homeownership you want and deserve! 10/10 recommend!

Fantastic experience: As a first time home buyer our experience with Ricky was fantastic! His professionalism, genuine care, and communication made us feel safe. Ricky and his team walked us through the entire process with such ease taking so much of the stress off our shoulders. He has helped us achieve the possibility of buying our forever home to raise our family in.

Fantastic experience: Ricky was a wonderful realtor, he was available short notice to begin our first home purchasing process with my husband and I. We began looking at homes in December 2020, we had a couple zoom meetings first to see what we were looking for and made us feel comfortable with the budget we were working with. He also helped us coordinate with a home loan agent as well. Even though we started our home purchasing journey in Dec. 2020 we decided to wait one more year to save up more and Ricky was very understanding and would check in with us through out the year to see when we were ready to re-take the journey. This helped us stay on track saving up towards that goal. In November 2021 we were ready to look at homes again and he was so receptive every single time I would send him a link to a new lead for a house for sale and sending me the reports of all the homes I emailed him about, that made it so much more efficient to be able to tackle the high demanding home buying world. We closed on our first home in December 2021 and he was there every step of the way answering all the questions we had. When he gave us our keys he also provided us with a wonderful house warming gift we were not expecting. I have referred him to friends and family members, and we are definitely going to use him when we sale our fist home since I am sure we will outgrow it in a few years and definitely will seek his services to purchase a new home again. Thanks Ricky!!

Fantastic experience: Ricky has been the most helpful person in my homeownership journey. From start to finish, Ricky was always on top of everything. He always maintained contact and constantly updated me on what was happening. From the beginning, when he sat down and went over the process to the closing date when he went over the next steps, Ricky has more than reached my expectations. I highly recommend Ricky for your home needs; whether that be buying or selling. He works wonders and gets the job done right with efficiency and urgency.

Fantastic experience: Thank you so much Ricky for all your help and understanding of our needs, it was a great experience, you made our process of buying our first house very smooth. Thank you and thanks for the awesome team that worked with us

Fantastic experience: My fiancé and I are incredibly happy we decided to reach out to Ricky, who was recommended by a family member. As first time home buyer’s, we were very overwhelmed by the entire home buying process but Ricky was incredibly patient and helped us every step of the way. Ricky demonstrated professionalism, reliability, trustworthiness and is very knowledgeable in the real estate business. He was always quick to respond to inquiries and happy to answer all our questions. We are incredibly happy with our new home and thankful to have had Ricky guide us on our journey to become homeowners. Ricky was an absolute pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend him without hesitation!

Fantastic experience: Ricky is an amazing realtor and wonderful human being. He was always responsive and quick to ease our questions and concerns. As first time home buyers, the process scary for my fiance and I, but Ricky did an amazing job at making us secure about our decisions. I would recommend Ricky Alvarez to anyone in search for a new home. He is knowledgeable, reliable, and will for sure treat you like family. Thank you Ricky!

Fantastic experience: Hi Everyone, I wanted to share a bit about my experience and recommend my amazing broker, Ricky! Ricky has a wealth of experience working with all kinds of buyers from first time home buyers to real estate investors, throughout the Bay Area, CA. Ricky is very flexible and a great person to work with, he goes above and beyond for his clients and takes listings/clients throughout the Bay Area, which gives him a great perspective of the areas, the competition and insights you (as a buyer) potentially didn't consider. My process went smoothly, and I really enjoyed working with him from the first call all the way, to the exciting part when he handed me the keys to my home and brought a bag full of gifts, which was amazing and very thoughtful on his part. See below how my process went and why I think he's the BEST Broker / Real Estate agent! Initial Process: Ricky met with us (I was the main buyer/decision maker but also heard from what my family wanted/needed) to learn what exactly we were looking for. He was able to provide a wealth of knowledge on the areas we were targeting, Pinole and nearby towns. He was amazing throughout the initial call, walking us through the ABCs of what the process would entail, consistently making us feel assured that we would be in amazing hands, and with someone who knew how to transact on our behalf. He met my family and took everyone’s input into what we needed as a family and what place we would call home. At the conclusion of the call, he set us up with his own portal, where he can tailor your key criteria of homes you are interested in and general info about himself and key FAQ you might have. Search/Negotiations Process: Ricky accompanied us to open houses and when he wasn’t able to he would arrange a visit with the listing broker or one of his associates. During COVID, offers were extremely competitive and we had to make a quick decision, however, he never made us feel pressured. This is where it pays off to have an EXPERIENCED broker like Ricky; Ricky, would use his expertise and knowledge, to get as much info out of the listing broker(s) to set our offer for success. We wouldn’t just quickly write an offer if the intent of the listing broker was to create a bidding war. If we noted that the offer was far above what we thought the property was worth, he wouldn’t be afraid of letting us know it was overpriced or that it would go grossly overpriced. Even when we found the perfect house, where we were aggressively going to overbid he didn’t just submit, we waited towards the end to make sure our offer wasn’t shopped around. We did lose the home, however, Ricky stuck with us and then…. We found the perfect home, underpriced and Ricky was able (even during crazy over-ask due to COVID and Low Interest rates) to negotiate a below market home for us. He also saved us over $11k through a seller credit, because we acted fast when needed and guided us through the ABCs of buying, he also knew this was this was an emotional buyer and advised that it would be best to write an offer with a buyers letter to be able to get, and it worked! Closing Process: Once the offer was accepted, Ricky took control. He provided a very detailed calendar, including due-dates for your initial escrow amount and days of inspection etc. Ricky also managed the communication swiftly, when we had to delay our closing due to us getting sick with COVID and having to quarantine for a week. I’m so happy we did and look forward to recommending him to other first time home buyers, as well as investors given his wealth of experience. Thanks for everything, Ricky. Warm Regards, Allan

Fantastic experience: Myexperience with Ricky and BLVD. real estate has been nothing but extraordinary. I first reached out to Ricky letting him know I was looking, not pre approved yet but I was definitely going to buy. Some 6 months later I was ready! As was Ricky and his team. Throughout the 6 months he wasn't pushy at all. He would reach out every so often just to check in. Ricky found my home. I was fortunate to have him on my side. Your patience and kindness through my process is something I'll never forget. I appreciate you and your time Ricky!!

Fantastic experience: My wife and I decided it was a good time to sell our rental property since the market is hot for sellers right now. The only problem we saw would be that I was deployed halfway around the world. The thought of having to make phone calls with our real estate agent, dealing with all the paperwork that would need to be signed, having the buyer come back with negotiation terms, etc., made it seem like it was going to be difficult. However, Rick made the experience ridiculously easy. Thanks to modern technology, Ricky’s knowledge of the real estate market, and his exceptional marketing team, my wife and I couldn’t have asked for a better agent to assist us. We had several buyers lined up within the first few days, negotiations smoothed out shortly afterward, signed all the documents via docusign, and our property sold before I even got home. In addition, he assisted with our IRS Section Code 1031 (like kind exchange) filing and offered us referrals to real estate agents from other states that we are looking at to reinvest our proceeds. To say my wife and I were happy with Ricky would be an understatement. Thanks for everything Ricky. I look forward to working with you again in the future

Fantastic experience: Professional, knowledgeable and most important personable and friendly

Fantastic experience: Ricky is super easy to talk to, very knowledgeable and very responsive. You text or email and he responds right away, love that about him. If you are looking for a realtor, he is your person.

Fantastic experience: The best of the best when he comes he comes correct! Excellence and professionalism at its finest! Great guy with lots of knowledge no stone unturned no corners cut! Give him the trust he deserves and let him work for you !

Fantastic experience: I’ve dealt with realtors in the past and I was very skeptical about any generic responses Ricky might give but instead he was very genuine and took the time to explain things in detail. He’s a Very honest young man. Made me feel like he wasn’t just trying to work solely for his commission. He truly cares about his clients.

Fantastic experience: Without proper guidance, industry expertise, and patience from a realtor, the home buying experience/process can be very cumbersome, intimidating, and helpless. Ricky made my first home buying experience flawless, effortless, and awesome. After speaking with him during our first meeting I knew that I connected with the best representative in the area. Thank you for all of your help! Please reach out to Ricky for all of your Home buying needs -- you won't regret it; I highly recommend it!

Fantastic experience: If you are ever contemplating who should be your realtor, look no further. #ricky_therealtor was one of the best decisions my husband and I made during this house buying process. I came to Ricky with a preapproval for a home from my personal mortgage broker. When consulting with Ricky, we explained what we didn’t like from our past realtor and explained our preferences. From there, Ricky showed us potential listings and ensured we were as educated throughout the whole process. Both my husband and I felt as if Ricky truly listened to what we wanted and what were looking for in terms of homes and also our realtor. No matter how many messages or phone calls I gave Ricky always answered in a positive and professional manner. Ricky also accommodated us by changing which county we were looking in to buy a home. Ricky was willing to search throughout the Contra Costa County to Solono County to help us find the home we were looking for. As I was giving up during the process, Ricky kept persevering and ensuring us that we will soon find our future home. Two weeks after that conversation we closed on a home without overbidding. Throughout the closing process, Ricky and my mortgage broker worked flawlessly together. Ricky went above and beyond trying to please my husband and I during closing to ensure financially we were screwed over when the sellers refused to give us any credits for major repairs to the house. Upon receiving the keys, Ricky provide us with a handful of gifts that are just perfect for our house hold. If we ever need a realtor in the future, Ricky will be our first phone call.

Fantastic experience: If you are trying or even just thinking about starting the home buying process. RICKY THE REALTOR is your guy! We met with Ricky at the end of 2020 to discuss what my wife and I were looking for. He was very attentive and shortly after our conversation, he quickly set up appointments to go check out some new communities based on the input we had provided. He showed us a new community that we felt was great for us, there was something available and we pulled the trigger! He was there during the whole process and checked in to make sure things were going well and made sure we knew he was there to help us regardless of the day and time. What can be a very stressful time for a first-time home buyer, Ricky tries his best in making it as easy and as stress free as possible. He is happy to help you and educate you about the process and will answer or point you in the right direction for any questions you may have. He’s very knowledgeable and truly passionate about helping his clients and will celebrate with you once the keys are in your hand! Thankful and glad we chose Ricky in our home searching adventure and I’m sure you won’t be disappointed if you do the same! The Chavez Family

Fantastic experience: My family and I are beyond thankful for Ricky’s unconditional support while selling our home. He was patient and understanding. Ricky explained in detail every step needed to sell our home. Not once did we feel overwhelmed or pressured by the decision we had to make as a family. We highly thank him for his communication especially in Spanish when needed. He helped us achieve our goal in selling our home. We highly recommend Ricky!! Thank you very much Ricky!!!!

Fantastic experience: Ricky was amazing at helping us navigate not only being first-time homebuyers but also trying to buy a home during a pandemic! Talk about stressful. Ricky is amazingly easy to work with. He always took his time with us during open houses to answer any questions, and he was quick to respond when a question did arise. He is also extremely knowledgeable, patient and kind. I remember feeling Ricky’s genuine happiness for us when he called to tell us we got the home! Cannot thank you enough Ricky! From start to finish Ricky was there for us. I highly recommend Ricky Alvarez and look forward to working with him again in the future. Many thanks Ricky!

Fantastic experience: Ricky was an absolute pleasure to work with. He helped us navigate this crazy housing market to find the perfect home for us. We were first-time homebuyers and he made sure to explain the process and answered all of our questions. He is super knowledgeable and was responsive, accommodating, and professional every step of the way. We felt confident that he had our best interests in mind. We wholeheartedly recommend Ricky to anyone in the Bay Area!

Fantastic experience: I just closed escrow for my new place! Ricky has been super helpful and responsive. I couldn't ask for more as a first-time loan purchase home owner! I am absolutely thankful for his help on giving me a lot of insights about the houses we've toured and helping me find the perfect one for me.

Fantastic experience: Ricky is one of the most caring person I’ve met. No transaction is too small for him and he works very hard to help his clients find the right home for their needs. He made the process of buying a home very simple and stress free. Ricky cares for his clients even after the purchase has been made and that is what has made him the best realtor and only realtor that I would use in the future. Thank you Ricky.

Fantastic experience: Ricky was so great to work with! So responsive and professional and there every step of the way. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Ricky helped us to sell our starter home, and later purchase our dream home. He is a fantastic agent! He kept us in the loop every step of the way. He answered all our questions. He was always flexible, accommodating, available, and most importantly honest. It is very obvious that he loves what he does, and it shows. He sincerely cares about his clients, and in helping them find their perfect home. We’re so grateful for his help in this process. He went to battle for us, and we couldn’t be happier.

Fantastic experience: If you're reading this review, you've probably seen one of Ricky's social media posts, podcasts, or catchy promotional material. I will tell you right now that Ricky is excellent to work with. He is very professional, transparent, and trustworthy. You can expect a response from him within an hour through text, call, or email. Honestly, I'm amazed by how well this guy communicates with how busy he is. He truly does his best to provide the best experience to all his clients. He takes the time to get to know you, understand your needs, and partner with you throughout the process. My family and I were lucky to have worked with him from finding a rental three years ago to securing our first dream home last month. From our introductory conversation until after closing, he is there for you and will continue to coach you through the process. I've learned so much from him. My experience with real estate was very unpleasant. I'm an immigrant who watched my parents go through the home buying process at the peak in 2006 with no guidance and agents who were only out there for your money. I watched my parents go through the experience of having to overbid in a very competitive market and lose their 2 properties when the market crashed in 2008. This left a very foul taste in my mouth and made me vow to never get involved with real estate. With the support of my wife and Ricky's guidance, I gained confidence to get out there and land a beautiful home during one of the toughest markets of Q1 2021. I would argue that this was a tougher market than what my parents experienced and yet, Ricky provided the guidance and insight to secure our home based on facts, statistics, and market report. He took the time to stay connected with other agents and carefully watching the local market to understand what it takes to win. We made an excellent team and he was able to make a pleasant experience out of very stressful and anxious circumstances. If you are looking to buy a home in the East bay, Ricky J Alvarez is your man.

Fantastic experience: Ricky was my agent 4 years ago when I bought my first condo. He stayed in contact with me and would update me periodically on the current valuation of my property as well as a yearly check in during the Holidays with a box of candy AND a treat for my dog Knuckles (nice touch)! I had such a positive experience with Ricky the first time around, it was a no-brainer to use him for both the sale of my condo as well as the purchase of our next place. I can't overstate how accessible, professional, courteous and downright efficient that Ricky is. He was great 4 years ago and he's only gotten better. Not only did we get the place we wanted, but for a fair price and the process was as smooth as can be expected. What really blew me away was how amazing the sale of our current condo went. We got a great price, the buyer's agent was a guy Ricky was very familiar with. That relationship made the selling process even smoother. Ricky is not only my wife and I's agent, he is also our friend. I wouldn't even dream of using anyone other than Ricky to facilitate any of our realtor needs. THANKS RICKY!!!!

Fantastic experience: Big shout out and thank you to Ricky. During this crazy housing market Ricky was able to get me my house on our first official offer made! Ricky really knows the market and is easy to work with. I highly recommend him for your realtor needs.

Fantastic experience: I am getting very well supported. I always get feedback and quality service.

Fantastic experience: We were so fortunate to have worked with Ricky. As our Realtor, he helped us find the right home in the right neighborhood for the right price during a pandemic. He was patient and flexible with my fiancé and I, since we have different work schedules. He always tried to fit in as many showings as possible for us. In short, he was always on our side working to make our house purchase as simple and successful as possible. Ricky is knowledgeable, calm and collected. The best part about working with Ricky was that he was always more focused on answering our questions, giving us expert advice, and finding homes that met with our needs than he was on closing a deal. We would recommend him to anyone.

Fantastic experience: Ricky Alvares got me my second home am so thankful for all the work he did he’s amazing professional Real estate during COVID he made my dream come True thank you so much so recommended to all my friends and Family.

Fantastic experience: Hello Ricky, I am just now eating the Almond Toffee I found in your gift basket and I love it!! Thank you so much for your gift. I very much enjoyed working with you and Blvd Real Estate. Definitely will refer any and all my friends to you when they need expert real estate services. Like I told you, you are a wizard, my home sold before hitting the market and I was amazed. Thank you, thank you. 1593 Mendocino Dr. Concord, CA 94521

Fantastic experience: Ricky has provided the best experience one can ask! He was referred to us from a coworker and are glad he came along. We were in contact prior to officially beginning the search and felt no pressure. We were able to ask questions and he answered them right away. Once the process officially began, we were able to find something that met our needs right away. Ricky was a great orchestrater of the process amongst all parties. Given the current environment, he was very accommodating, and the process felt and ultimately was very seamless. Ricky will always have your best interests and you'll feel it right away. If you're waiting to jump in the market, look no further than Ricky the Realtor!

Fantastic experience: Ricky was referred to us by a coworker and he did not disappoint!! My partner and I just purchased our first home and we couldn’t be more excited. Ricky was very attentive, professional, and made our transition very smooth, we never felt rushed or pressured when looking for our first home! We are very pleased to have worked with Ricky and having him help us find our home! We will be recommending him to our family and friends. We’re definitely going to contact Ricky whenever we want to purchase our second home.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely would recommend anyone looking for a house to work with Ricky. From the first meeting to when we closed the deal he was always timely, professional, and had our best interest. During negotiations for the house he helped get everything we asked for and I couldn’t be happier with our whole engagement with Ricky. If you are looking for a realtor, this is your guy!

Fantastic experience: The most intellectual and caring realtor I’ve ever came across! Made our family’s needs his priority and remembered every detail of our desires. Thank you Ricky!

Fantastic experience: Buying a home doesn’t have to be a stressful and frustrating experience. If you are a first time homebuyer and are looking for a reliable, knowledgeable, and honest realtor, give Ricky a call. He is experienced, friendly, and knows the market well. He will always look in your best interest, and will make finding a home, a great and smooth experience for you. I highly recommend you working with him.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend him, wouldn’t have been able to buy my first home without this man. Thanks again Ricky!

Fantastic experience: Ricky is one of the top real estate agents in the East Bay. Highly recommend him

Fantastic experience: Ricky is the man!! He not only makes himself available for any questions but he also hosted webinars so I could feel more knowledgeable and at ease when doing my own searches. Love his professionalism and highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Ricky and his team of Realstate professionals are all about getting results for their clients. Couldn’t be happier with the #BLVDEastBay team.

Fantastic experience: Ricky Alvarez was an influential resource who offered assistance when needed. I will be promoting him to my friends and colleagues when they are looking to purchase a new home.

Fantastic experience: RICKY is hard working and very knowledgeable. You can trust him to do an amazing job for you.

Fantastic experience: Even though our journey in finding our dream home is not over, Ricky has been an amazing constant. I am beyond thankful to have him as a resource and friend. I highly recommend him if you are in the market. Thanks again Ricky!

Fantastic experience: Ricky is THEE Realtor you want to work with in the East Bay!

Fantastic experience: Ricky is the best in the business it has been a few years for me to position myself to get a home and he always responds in a fast and professional way

Fantastic experience: Ricky has been the most amazing support. He has not only continuously checked in our process but has always been super communicative. If we ever move back to the Bay Area, Ricky is on speed dial. You will not go wrong with him.

Fantastic experience: Ricky Helped my family purchase our home two years ago. Ricky was always professional, detailed, and respectful of our time. I always recommend him to my friends and family when they mention they are interested in buying a home. Thanks Ricky!

Fantastic experience: We had a great experience with Ricky in the purchase of our first home. Ricky made the entire process much easier than we had been anticipating. He worked tireless before, during, and after the process to ensure we were happy with our purchase. Ricky is professional, friendly, and is extremely knowledgeable in his field. We appreciate that he always remained honest with us and answered all of questions quickly and efficiently. We are extremely grateful to have worked with Ricky. We would definitely recommend Ricky to anyone looking to buy or sell their home, and would not hesitate to use him again for ourselves. -Antonio and Bianca Gomez – Concord, CA

Fantastic experience: Ricky is very hard working, attentive to detail, dedicated and always has the best interest of his customers at heart. Thank you Ricky for your great service!

Fantastic experience: I have been following Ricky Alvarez for a couple years now and all I can say when I’m ready to buy my house he’ll probably be my go to. He very interactive and professional. Open to innovative ways of connecting with clients! I can’t wait to see what’s in store for him and can’t wait to be ready to purchase that home one day!

Fantastic experience: To anyone considering working with Ricky J. Alvarez, you will not regret it. Since our first meeting with Ricky over zoom, my fiance and I were very impressed and knew we were in the right hands. As first time home buyers in the Bay Area, we relied on Ricky's intuition for up to date knowledge on county regulations, market conditions, and guidance on the home buying process. Ricky was also very attentive to our needs, and we never felt as if we were being pushed or rushed through the process. At all times we knew that he had our best interest in mind and did everything in his power to get us the right home. During the closing process, we relied on Ricky as a top-notch negotiator to get us the best deal possible. He was a great person to work with and treated us like family. We are very grateful that we had had him as our realtor and now we are very happy homeowners.

Fantastic experience: Ricky, you're the best. From beginning to end, the entire home buying process was smooth and seamless. We can't believe how fast it took. In a matter of a few short weeks, we went from open house, to offer, to acceptance, to inspections, to negotiations, to closing. Your impartial advice during the more stressful phases allowed us to address our concerns and arrive at some reasonable compromises. My family and I can't thank you enough. God bless you Ricky.

Fantastic experience: My husband and I would like to take some time to thank Ricky and all of his amazing work he did for us these last few months. He helped us sell our townhome as well as find a new home. Ricky was always professional and available, he would reply to our text messages or emails at any time. Another major part that made us feel more at ease was how he explained the process of selling and buying or anything that we needed clarification with. He is extremely knowledgeable and very devoted to his work. We were able to find a buyer for our townhome as well as a new home all at the same time. We are so happy and thankful to Ricky for all of his work and dedication. If you’re looking to buy or sell or both, we completely recommend Ricky Alvarez!

Fantastic experience: My wife and I chose to work with Ricky in both the sale of our existing home and purchase of new home. Our intention was to relocate and upgrade our home to something that we both wanted to stay in long term. Ricky was there for us every step of the way. He was able to sale our home in a timely manner, and showed us dozens of houses. He was always willing to accommodate and work around our schedule. We were very selective about what we wanted, and never felt pressured by Ricky to settle for a home we didn’t like. We ended up opting to purchase a brand new home and have it built and upgraded to our liking. I accredit the success of both of our transactions to Rickys guidance and diligence. Thanks for everything Ricky.

Fantastic experience: It was a pleasure having Ricky as our realtor. He had lots of patience with my husband and I. This is our first home and he definitely made us feel comfortable. I loved that he kept in mind our budget and most importantly, what our family needed. He also send a gift basket for our family/home. It was nice that he personalized it. He wrote a beautiful letter for my 3 year old daughter that is now in her keepsake box so when she gets older. I'm thankful we made the right decision in choosing Ricky.

Fantastic experience: Ricky truly has his clients' best interests at heart from start to finish of their home search. My fiancee and I were searching for our first home and Ricky made sure we were going into the process with as much knowledge as possible so we wouldn't feel overwhelmed, all the while understanding what it was we were looking for in our first home. After some weekends of searching and visits, we finally came across the perfect starter home and we got the ball rolling on making an offer and waiting for next steps. Well, we got the home and it would not have been without Ricky's help and support throughout the process! He has excellent attention to detail, is professional, and kept the positive vibes going as we waited to close on our home. Thank you Ricky, for making this first time home-buying experience so seamless for us, we can't wait to make amazing new memories in our new home!

Fantastic experience: Ricky is beyond great. If you're looking for somebody to skillfully guide you through a home buying process Ricky is the go to guy. He makes sure that you have a smooth transition to the inspector,lender, tittle company,etc. Buying a home is a big investment make sure you are dealing with people that know their stuff.