Joe Schembri Real Estate Team

Experiencia fantástica: Joe and Star were wonderful to work with. Always professional and gave great advice on my home that was for sale. Their staff and contractors were all great to work with. If you are looking for a trustworthy duo that has your best interest in mind, I highly recommend Joe and Star for all of your reality needs.

Experiencia fantástica: We met Joe Schembri at one of his open houses representing a seller. We made an effort to look at this smaller home as ours was of a slightly larger size and we wanted to see how it could be marketed effectively. Joe walked us through the house and explained how the improvements he recommended would add to the value of the place. We noticed that the work was well executed and by looking at the improvements list made available to buyers, the cost seemed reasonable. Joe also struck us as a very genuine and patient person. We decided quite soon, without having interviewed any other realtor, to have Joe as our agent. Based on a survey of our home and what needed to be done, Joe and Meiling Duong coordinated a group of contractors whom they work with and provided us with a time-line and costing of the jobs. As there was some urgency to our situation, Joe was flexible enough to suggest that we do a “Coming Soon” before the work was due to start to see if this would draw potential buyers. Meiling very quickly helped organize the various inspections and get the necessary work done as detailed by the reports. At that point, Joe was unexpectedly called away on a personal matter, but Meiling very smoothly transitioned us through the phases while Joe always kept connected. When there was an interested buyer to take the house ‘as is’, we were objectively advised as we discussed the offer together, with our particular circumstances in mind. We moved forward and things progressed as quickly and as smoothly as we could have hoped for. We are grateful to Joe and Meiling for their professionalism, their ability to co-ordinate among all the various parties involved, attention to detail and their thorough knowledge of the process. All this while being utterly personable. We would highly recommend them!

Experiencia fantástica: We had a fantastic experience selling our home thanks to Joe Schembri. Joe is highly experienced and has a real talent for identifying serious buyers and bringing in strong offers. Communication was excellent from start to finish — he always closes the loop, addresses every question thoroughly. He was incredibly dedicated and responsive throughout the entire process, and his hard work paid off: we closed a full week ahead of schedule. If you’re looking for an agent who truly goes above and beyond, I can’t recommend Joe highly enough. We’d work with him again in a heartbeat.

Experiencia fantástica: Selling one's childhood home (a doing so from another state) is a daunting task but Joe Schembri did an amazing job from start to finish - from some repairs and renovations to pricing to EVERYTHING. So professional...great communication. We are thrilled with the results and it all was much easier than I thought it would be. I would hire him again in one second!

Experiencia fantástica: Joe is truly the leader in the real estate market. He and his team, from marketing, to renovations, to listing our home and finally selling it in 1 day, was truly a stress free experience. Joe is a kind person who really listens and provides solid advice and suggestions for what will work best for selling our home. He was hands on with the construction crew during renovations and transformed our family home into a beautifully updated home that will provide years of joy to the next family. If you want an agent who feels like family, keeps you in the loop (via telephone, text, and email) with accurate updates, and shows that he is #1 in his trade, then I would whole heartedly recommend Joe to you. I already did to a family friend ready to sell their Fremont home too! Thanks Joe and your entire team!

Experiencia fantástica: Joe Schembri from Coldwell Banker is an excellent realtor. I’ve known him from church for thirty years and found him a good man, an honest man. I selected him because I knew he could be a person I could trust from day 1. You need a real expert to do the job correctly and that is what Joe is, an expert realtor. He has 30 years realtor experience. In 2025, he sold 70 homes. He sells most of his homes in Fremont. He 100% knows the Fremont market. He sold a home on my street, six months earlier so he knew the market price for my house. That is the most important element, knowing what the market price is for a property. It can be an ever changing number and you have to base it on what is happening today. How many homes are on the market in the neighborhood today, are mortgage rates up or down, are U.S. economics building confidence to buy or scaring off home buyers. Joe thinks through these items and really comes up with the best, accurate market pricing. He looks at the house and determines if it is up to par with a buyer walk though. Does the home look old? Are there improvements required for buyers to consider the home? Joe makes the best suggestions to make the house marketable. He has a team of contractors/painters to work on the house. He has no kick back from selecting this team to do the work. Their prices are very competitive and some of the vendors will wait for payment until the home sells. The contractors went to work immediately and I was able to get my house on the market within a month. Joe helps with home inspections and roofing inspections requested by the buyer. Again, there were repairs that were needed to be made from the inspections that were unknown to me. His team made the home inspection repairs and a local roofing company made roof repairs, as needed. Joe put the “coming soon” sign early on my house which generated a ton of interest weeks prior to the real first open house. Joe’s team staged the house with beautiful furniture and artwork. The house looked the best it ever did in the 62 years we owned it. An offer was made after the first open house weekend and it was above the market price we had on the house. Under Joe’s supervision everything about this home sale was easy, understandable and painless to me, the seller. I trusted Joe 100% and he came through 100%. I would definitely select Joe again to be my realtor.

Experiencia fantástica: Joe and Star did an excellent job managing the sale of my home. They moved quickly to coordinate several repairs and get the property ready for market, which made a big difference. There were also a few title-related complications along the way, and they handled those calmly while keeping communication clear and responsive throughout the process. I’m grateful for their help in getting the sale completed smoothly.

Experiencia fantástica: Recently Mr Schembri helped me sell our family home as I wanted to move. He oversaw the needed preparations to get the house ready for sale. He kept me informed of the progress of the work. As soon as the house was ready for sale, he put it on the market. Open house was held on a weekend and the house was sold that first weekend. I am very grateful to Mr Schembri for all his hard work and kindness in dealing with me through the process of selling my house, He also continued to help me after the sale of the house with all the necessary paper work that goes along with the selling of the house. I highly recommend Mr Schembri and his team if you are considering selling any real estate.

Experiencia fantástica: Joe provided lots of information at every step of the process. He did not hesitate to repeat information when necessarily across family members, which I greatly appreciated. He had a keen eye for what needed to be modified to make the home more attractive in this market, and the contacts to make those upgrades happen quickly and affordably. Joe is also very empathetic and familiar with the process of selling, and saying goodbye to, a beloved long-time family home. Thank you, Joe, for helping our family through this big transition!

Experiencia fantástica: We recently worked with Joe Schembri to sell our home in Fremont. From the very beginning, Joe set the highest standards in every aspect of the selling process — from exceptional marketing materials to well-organized open houses. His attention to detail and commitment to quality made our home truly stand out. We were especially impressed by Joe’s problem-solving skills. He leveraged his strong professional network to prepare our home quickly and effectively. Throughout the process, Joe was always responsive and attentive, providing thoughtful guidance that helped us make well-informed decisions. He managed multiple moving parts with remarkable efficiency, keeping everything on track and giving us complete peace of mind. We highly recommend Joe Schembri to anyone looking for a real estate agent. His professionalism, expertise, and dedication make him an exceptional and a trusted partner.

Experiencia fantástica: My sister had been looking to buy her first house in Union City / Fremont area. Even though I am a real estate agent myself, I was not familiar with the local market. Then we met Joe on one of his open houses in Union City. After a short conversation with him, We had decided to have Joe represent us in the process. Turns out it was a good decision. Joe is very professional and caring. He responded to our texts/emails promptly. One time we even asked what kind of washer and dryer we should buy for the house, and he drove all the way to the house to take pictures of wall connection and sent them to us just to make sure we knew the right ones to buy. The whole process went smoothly without any hiccups. We are grateful for all Joe’s help. We definitely recommend Joe to anyone who is thinking about selling or buying a property.

Experiencia fantástica: Joe Schembri was absolutely phenomenal from our first phone call to arrange an interview with him all the way to today, even months after the sale of our ranch home. We interviewed a few realtors and Joe stood out from all the rest. We are so glad we chose him because he was able to get us an all cash offer for full asking price in a relatively short time -and during a “lull” in the market- for a very unique 19 acre ranch property in Sunol/East Bay Area. His calm demeanor and easygoing style fit with our personality and non-aggressive sales approach. We were hoping for a certain type of buyer and from a wide range of potential buyers, Joe found the perfect family to take over our beloved ranch. He and his amazing team worked closely with us every step of the way, from obtaining Market comparisons (not easy with our unique property and price range), advising on pricing and marketing approach, giving advice on staging and upgrades to prepare for showing, professional photography with drone shots, placing for sale sign with “Do Not Disturb Occupants”, filtering out buyers without proof of funds, professional color digital and printed flyer of the property, reaching out to potential buyers across a wide range of mediums, showing up early to EVERY buyer walk through and inspections, immediate response to our texts, phone calls and e-mails, Joe was personally present to walk us through each initial and signature of the Real Estate sale agreement/contract paperwork, the list goes on! Turns out Joe and his team have experience selling all types of property from small residential to commercial and large acreage estates in every price range, and we cannot recommend him enough for whatever you may be selling. Joe was there for us every step of the way and despite his calm demeanor he is tough and takes no BS! We were so thrilled to have him represent us and make the sale of our house as seamless as possible. Thank you Joe from the bottom of our hearts, and we will continue to have Joe and his team as our Realtor in the future.

Experiencia fantástica: My realtors were very helpful throughout the whole process. Communication was very transparent. Transactions went very smoothly and everything was explained thoroughly. Thank you so much Joe and Michaela for all your hard work, we will definitely recommend you to others.

Experiencia fantástica: My family has worked with Joe and Meiling for years, they have helped us buy and sell several properties. Their professionalism and expertise is unmatched, I highly recommend using them!

Experiencia fantástica: After much research and interviewing 3 top realtors to sell our parents home, we chose Joe Suryan. Why? We dug into his track record. Impressive for buying and selling. I looked at his listings. What he listed homes for and what he sold them for. This is not my first rodeo so I know what to expect from a good realtor. I've also worked with bad realtors. So I do have first hand comparison. I would categorize Joe as Tops in Class. You know, that kid who does his homework, never makes excuses, shows up on time, stays late, delivers the A+ paper plus extra credit? That's Joe. He's always available. Returns calls or texts immediately. I'm not local to my parents house in Newark so Joe managed alot of the immediate needs in preparing the house. He's got great resources. Saving us a lot of money and time. The unseen backup team that he has must be incredible. We never met the other Joe but I'm pretty sure he was instrumental in the process. The quality of work was outstanding. All in all, Joe delivers swiftly and efficiently every step of the way. Every deadline was met and every expectation exceeded. I also know that I wasn't his only client at the time. He was all over the place. But a true professional does their job well, does it thoroughly, outperforms and makes it look easy. I never felt for a second that he didn't have time for me because he was holding another open house. He always made me feel that I was his highest priority. 'Always so pleasant, classy, professional and easy to work with. I cannot recommend this realtor enough. He is one of the BEST. When it comes to integrity, it matters. When it comes to looking out for your best interest, that matters. When it comes down to selling your house quickly and successfully for the highest dollar on the block even during a slow time - That's a win! You can't go wrong with Joe. … Dawn Roth

Experiencia fantástica: Simply the most professional and easy to work with real estate team I have ever encountered. Joe Schembri and Meiling Duong work together seamlessly to provide round the clock support throughout the entire preparation, listing and sale process. Results speak louder than words - one open house resulted in multiple offers well above asking price for our home. I highly recommend Joe Schembri and Meiling Duong for any real estate transaction.

Experiencia fantástica: Joe Schembri was great. Very professional, was very helpful through out the process, will be my agent for all my real estate needs in the future

Experiencia fantástica: Joe and Star were stellar to work with in the sale of my mother's home. This home needed a lot of updating and I originally planned to sell it as is. They had a vision for what the house could be and took on all of the project management in that process. The house is now beyond anything I could have imagined and ready for a new family. They had their own person stage the home beautifully. Their knowledge of the market is spot on and the house sold in under a week. Communication was timely and honest throughout the process. Joe and Star did all of the heavy lifting in this project and I am extrememly pleased with the outcome.

Experiencia fantástica: Joe was invaluable helping my mom sell her townhouse at a time when most similar properties are not moving. He is kind-hearted and demonstrates a deep caring for his clients. He did all he could to put my mom at ease throughout the process. I would highly recommend Joe to anyone looking for an agent who truly wants the best for them.

Experiencia fantástica: We recently sold our father's home in Fremont with the help of Joe Schembri and Meiling Duong, and we couldn't be more pleased. As I live across the bay, their guidance and support made the entire process smooth and stress-free. They managed all the renovations and repairs, kept costs close to estimates, and communicated clearly throughout. Joe’s negotiating skills were a real asset, and when an issue arose during closing, they handled it with professionalism and care. Their knowledge of the market was evident at every step. We’re grateful for their work and highly recommend them.

Experiencia fantástica: To sell our property in the Mission San Jose area in Fremont, California Joe Schembri & Meiling Duong was the last agent we interviewed. The decision for us was an easy one based on their broad experiences and connections, their communication skills, EQ and their competitive offer. They also accommodated our request to expedite renovation and closing in order to timely acquire an out-of-state property that we've chosen as our new home. The entire process was smooth and timely according to our plan in two months. Joe and Meiling diligently followed through with the contractors and the title company to make it happen flawlessly. One more thing that one can not overlook is the quality of staging. It was done elegantly with so much taste. Everyone falls in love with it at the first sight. The property was sold in less than 48 hours literally. Less than three weeks later we entered in our new home 2000+ miles away. We were very fortunate to have found Joe and Meiling. Even though it is a big decision to move and is stressful in the transition, Joe and Meiling's professional service helped tremendously. They are truly a blessing to us. We won't be recommending anyone else for those who are looking for an agent to buy or sell their real estate properties.

Experiencia fantástica: Written and Submitted 10-06-2023, appeared in profile now for option to post I suppose due to glitch: For 25 years, Joe has been our first call when selling or buying a home. His attention to detail, his level of sincere care for the people involved in transactions - his clients, his integrity and true excellence in his profession sets him apart. Joe has a great sense for the right strategy at any given time as we have experienced many ups and downs in markets with him. His knack to know what to do and when to do it has always been accurate resulting in quick home sales at top dollar and smooth home purchases. As always, Joe and his team kept us informed every step of the way. These decisions are sometimes difficult, stressful, and emotional. The high touch contact and real time information has always helped us have the most pleasant experience. We would definitely highly recommend Joe Schembri to anyone who needs the services of an excellent real estate agent.

Experiencia fantástica: I can’t recommend Joe highly enough! His team along with Meiling did an amazing job. From the very start of the selling process, they laid out a clear, strategic plan that not only met but exceeded our expectations of what we could get for our house. Their patience was truly remarkable—no question was too small or repetitive, and they always took the time to make sure we fully understood every step. One of the biggest highlights was the excellent suggestions they made for remodeling and updating the house. They helped us find contractors who offered good prices, and the end result made such a dramatic difference that we almost didn’t want to leave! Plus, they stuck to a great timetable and executed every detail perfectly. The final proof of their outstanding work came when our house sold in just one week. We are beyond grateful for their expertise and dedication, and we would go with Joe and Meiling again in a heartbeat—whether we’re buying or selling. They truly made the entire experience a breeze!

Experiencia fantástica: I have had the opportunity to personally experience the professionalism and personal attention that Joe Schembri and Meiling Doung showed me as their client to sell my home in Fremont. My family and I interviewed several realtors and was very impressed with Joe's approach to selling my home. We felt confident he had knowledge of the Fremont area and a solid record of successful sales in the area. I was advised what needed to be done to my home to be sold as "move in ready" for prospective buyers. The entire project was stress free as Joe and Meiling were in constant communication with me, always on site checking progress with the contractors who did a phenomenal job with my home. My home never went on the market and was sold over asking price. It is without a doubt due to building our relationship on trust with Joe and Meiling that made the sale of my home successful. I am so thankful for the outcome and highly recommend this awesome team, Joe and Meiling to guide you through selling your home. 39250 Zacate Ave, Fremont.

Experiencia fantástica: Review for Joe Schembri and Meiling Duong Team, Coldwell Banker Realtors We are thrilled that we selected the realty team of Joe Schembri and Meiling Duong for the sale of our home in Fremont. This was the best decision we could have made regarding an efficient and “highest dollar” sale of our home! They are true experts in the real estate market in the Mission San Jose area, and they provided recommendations for several upgrades that would attract a large number of offers. Their amazing team of licensed contractors quickly worked on our home to make it an outstanding and desirable “showcase home”. We needed to relocate before the upgrades were completed, and Joe and Meiling efficiently managed the entire project while we were out of town. They communicated with us regularly regarding the upgrades, inspections, staging and open house. Their attention to detail truly reduced our stress! Joe and Meiling are very cordial and trustworthy realtors who put their clients’ needs first. We highly recommend them for anyone looking for a fabulous realtor team in Fremont. We would choose them again for any other realty needs in the area.

Experiencia fantástica: Joe & Meiling is an amazing team. They have good common sense about people and deep knowledge about Fremont real estate market. Our house is different from traditional houses. It is unique but it has some weakness. Before listing the house, they suggested us to modernize our house to enhance the attraction factor to potential buyers so that the weakness would not be their hurdle to make purchasing decision. Because of their solid experience, they provided us with rational and down to earth advice about the current market conditions. In a not seller’s market, our house would sell for a good price. Thank you, Joe and Meiling.

Experiencia fantástica: It was a pleasure to work with Star. She was very responsive and helpful!

Experiencia fantástica: What can't you say about Joe Schembri? He made selling our house like cake and Ice cream, sweet and easy. He was on top of every detail, pricing our home strategically, knowing who the potential buyers would be, and following our request to not post a sign in front of our home. His design coordinator/stager provided excellent guidance on the finishing touches to make our home appealing. Joe was present at every viewing while we were away and sold our home significantly above asking price. We will be forever grateful for his professionalism and sincere caring manner. Thank You Joe!! Eric and Lynn Miller

Experiencia fantástica: Star Santacruz was very responsive, knowledgeable, took care of everything in a timely fashion, and the sale of my home went smoothly. Thank you Star.

Experiencia fantástica: I recently had the pleasure of working with Joe Schemri from Coldwell Banker to sell my house in Fremont, and I cannot speak highly enough of Joe, his team and the entire experience. From start to finish, Joe was professional, responsive, and dedicated to ensuring a successful outcome. Working with Joe is a delightful experience; he is a genuine and kind person and is passionate about his work. Joe has a deep understanding of the Fremont real estate market, and he provided invaluable insights and guidance on the sales process. His attention to detail was remarkable, and he went above and beyond to showcase the positive features of my house during the property preparation, staging, marketing, and open houses. I was lucky to receive many offers on the property; Joe thoroughly reviewed each and every offer, and communicated with prospective buyer’s agents to ensure that we received the best offers possible. Due to Joe’s strategic understanding of the market and his excellent communication skills, my house sold very quickly and at a price that exceeded my expectations. I wholeheartedly recommend Joe to anyone in need of a top-notch real estate agent. Thank you, Joe for making the selling process a positive and successful experience!

Experiencia fantástica: Joe and Meiling did an outstanding job selling my property in Mission San Jose. Like many other sellers, I interviewed multiple realtors before hiring them. It was an easy decision for me as their expertise in the MSJ area stood out. Also instrumental in making my decision to go with them was their pleasant demeanor and genuineness. Joe and Meiling have established a very nice workflow over the years as partners that makes everything easy and stress-free for their clients. Their excellent communication skills and attention to detail were second to none. I’m also very pleased with the great advice they gave me at various stages of the process. All in all, super happy with their service and I will hire them again in a heartbeat!

Experiencia fantástica: Joe and his team made the challenge of selling our home very easy as well as highly profitable for us. We interviewed several agents and Joe's knowledge of the overall MSJ real estate market as well as how to appeal to typical buyers, was clearly superior to the competition. Because of this, when he suggested improvements we heeded his consult seriously (and so should you if you engage him!). He approximated the cost of of the improvements and when they were done, he was right on target with his estimate (Another realtor we interviewed estimated that we needed 3x the $ amount of renovations that Joe did which, now in retrospect, would have been a huge wasted expense. We are so glad we picked Joe! This other realtor clearly wanted to just make it easier for him to make his commission vs providing us with the best value for our expense). A legion of providers descended quickly upon our home to do the renovations. These providers performed the tasks with quality workmanship. Joe and his team coordinated all of the renovations and all we did was approve the scope and cost of the work. Joe made us feel like we were his only customer - he always picked up our calls, followed up on action items and was both efficient and effective in what he and his team promised to us. In the end, our home set records for price based upon its size. It went for 12% over asking with more than 10 offers. Don't hesitate - pick the Joe Schembri Real Estate Team. You will not regret it.

Experiencia fantástica: I had the BEST experience selling my house! Joe Schembri was professional and supportive throughout the entire process. He is an expert in the field and passionate about what he does. He really did an amazing job. His attention to detail, responsiveness, and patience was consistent throughout the entire process. I highly recommend him and wouldn't hesitate to sell or buy a house from him in the future.

Experiencia fantástica: Joe and his team exceeded my expectations on the sale of my parents Fremont, CA home. I had worked previously with Joe and his team when they sold our Mission San Jose home just over 3 years ago. Joe is very knowledgeable on the Fremont, CA real estate market, provides good advice and execution on Go To Market strategy and will negotiate for the best valuation.

Experiencia fantástica: Joe is an awesome realtor. Would recommend him to all

Experiencia fantástica: My wife Terese and I were thoroughly pleased with the efforts of Joe Schembri and his Coldwell Real Estate team in the sale of our condominium that closed escrow on 15 February 2024. The one most appreciated characteristic of Joe's customer focused real estate sale of our property is his ability to communicate over the phone in real time with us on questions and concerns instead of leaving voicemails and texts that are unanswered for long periods of time. In this way he demonstrated to us that he treated our property sale as the most important priority he had of the several other properties he was managing at the same time. In conclusion, my wife and I will be more than happy to recommend Joe's services to any individual who would want to contact us through the Coldwell Real Estate network. Paul & Terese

Experiencia fantástica: The assistance rendered by the Joe Schembri Real Estate team throughout the complete course of the selling and purchasing endeavor proved to be remarkably beneficial. Joe adeptly provided continuous support to both myself and my family at each juncture of the process. Notably, he exhibited exceptional proficiency, prompt responsiveness, genuine concern, and admirable professionalism. I enthusiastically endorse Joe Schembri and his team for any and all real estate requirements you may have.

Experiencia fantástica: Joe Schembri did an excellent job selling my house in Fremont, CA. My house was 64 years old, and although it had been well maintained, it still had the appearance of an older house such as dark rooms and older kitchen appliances. Joe made several suggestions to improve the appearance and value of the house. We repainted the interior of the house with lighter colors, installed recessed lighting in several rooms, replaced the kitchen stovetop and hood, and relandscaped the front yard. This resulted in about a 10% increase in the selling price over the initial appraised value. Joe suggested reliable painting, electrical and landscaping contractors to do the work and helped me manage their work at every step of the project. My house sold for 6% over asking price after being listed for sale for two days. If I have another house to sell, I will hire Joe Schembri to be my real estate agent. James Tedrow

Experiencia fantástica: Joe, Star and Meiling were excellent representatives for us during the recent sale of our home in Fremont. They explained everything at each step of the way, they were available to us any time we had questions, they were very knowledgeable and put us at ease during the process. They highlighted the things they would do for us and then they followed through. They acted as true partners, advocating for our best interests, advising us of options, keeping us informed with any developments. They even explained things related to the purchase of our new home in a different area, giving us a second opinion which was very helpful. They were each very pleasant and professional to work with and we felt like we truly had a team working for us. Highly recommended!

Experiencia fantástica: Joe Schembri is an excellent realtor. He has tons of knowledge and experience selling and buying real estate, if it was thought at college Joe would have a couple of PHDs on the subject!! If that was it that’d be cool but that’s just the surface because Joe is not only brilliant and great at what he does but he’s also super nice and friendly, he’s assertive but extremely polite, trustworthy and very very responsive!! He is what I look for in every realtor and unfortunately I rarely find these qualities in realtors which is bad for me. Why do I look for other realtors when there’s Joe? Well that’s because unfortunately I moved out of his area - too bad for me. I wish I could find a Joe everywhere I want to buy or sell a house.

Experiencia fantástica: I was referred to Star Santa Cruz from a relative who worked with her to sell two of her homes in the East Bay. At the time, I was already working with an agent who was a family friend that helped my family and I buy our homes. I trusted him and didn’t ever think of finding a new agent, but he had trouble selling my house in San Jose and I found out that he didn’t even clean or advertise/market. I decided to work with Star to sell my San Jose house and she did a great job in cleaning, staging and marketing our house properly. She got to work right away and helped me sell the house in a week with multiple offers. She then helped me buy our current forever home in the Hayward Hills within a month of selling our San Jose house. On both the buying and selling, Star closely followed through on every step to make sure everything went smoothly and always kept me updated. Upon meeting Star, you can immediately see that she is great at what she does. Star is very professional, knowledgeable and has many connections. She can always confidently answer any question/concerns that I have and is very quick to respond to texts, calls and emails. After helping me buy and sell, Star still kept in contact with me to make sure that everything was ok. I ran into an issue with the home warranty company and Star used her authority and connections to advocate for me even though she didn’t really have to. With her help, the warranty company agreed to fix and reimburse me for something I heard they never reimburse other clients for. I doubt that I would have gotten far without her help or with the help of a different agent with less authority and connections. I feel very confident with Star as my agent.

Experiencia fantástica: Joe and Meiling are a wonderful team in helping us prepare, list and sell our house in Mission San Jose. They worked with us patiently over the past 1.5 years in alignment with our moving plan. Their knowledge in the local housing market gave us confidence despite the ups and downs of the market caused by the pandemic and interest rise. They guided us in preparing our property for meeting the expectation of buyers. Joe and Meiling are super easy to work with, responsive and efficient. They made the whole experience enjoyable and rewarding. We couldn’t have had a better team.

Experiencia fantástica: Meiling and Joe are a great team for buying and selling. Meiling was originally a buyer for my parents and when it was my time to buy a home for my family, I didn't think twice. Meiling is professional and reliable has become a trusted friend. She listened carefully to our needs and guided us to our first home. Recently we decided to move. Joe provided us insight on the market and both of them walked us through the process. They answered all of our questions, sometimes at late hours. Joe was wonderful and took the lead with preparing our home. He managed repairs, upgrades, cleaning, gardening work and general preparation. Joe was also meticulous on what had to be fixed with the workers and he also let us know what may not be necessary to do. I couldn't imagine doing all of this without them. On top of that, Joe was able to sell our home for more than we hoped in this market. We're not done with their services. Whenever anyone asks for an agent, I always recommend them. They’re a great team.

Experiencia fantástica: When you’re selling your home, having an experienced, highly responsive and trustworthy broker is a huge benefit. After interviewing four realtors, we selected Joe Schembri because he met all those criteria and we believed that he and his team would go the extra mile for us. They sure did! Meiling Duong was like having a second Joe on the team. She was there at all the meetings and helped keep everything moving with the contractors. Joe’s office team made sure all of the paperwork was organized and everyone shared Joe’s strong work ethic. Through all this, Joe’s quick responses made us feel like we were his only client. We agree with all the great things that have been written about Joe and his team. Having Joe advise us during these uncertain market conditions was very helpful. We felt secure knowing Joe was on our side and credit him for getting us nearly $300k over asking. We highly recommend Joe Schembri and would work with him again.

Experiencia fantástica: I could not say enough great things about Joe Schembri and his real estate team. Joe is incredibly knowledgeable with years of experience, he is very friendly, responsive and skillful in negotiating. He and his team were able to find a buyer with a fantastic offer within a week of listing our house as coming soon. From the time of listing our home to close of escrow, Joe kept us up to date with the progress of the sale and helped with the negotiations. Joe assisted with hiring the contractors and vendors, and showing the home to buyer agents with their clients. The whole process went very smoothly and better than I anticipated. I highly recommend Joe Schembri and his team for all your real estate needs!

Experiencia fantástica: My sister heard great things about Joe Schembri when her neighbor sold her home so we hired Joe to sell our family home. We met Joe in January. He outlined the process and helped us decide what improvements would give us the best return on investment. He brought in a landscaping, electrical, painting, flooring, and attic insulating contractors. These were vetted contractors who worked hard and met all deadlines. Work was very efficient and at a pair price IMO. Joe did a coming soon and built up the anticipation of our open house. Joe paid for staging which was beautiful. Also paid a professional photographer to come in at sunset to take amazing photos. We were getting buyers touring and offers a few days before the open house. On the weekend of the open house we estimated 180 groups came thru both days. We received nine offers. All of them over asking. Joe went over all the offers and reviewed which one would most likely close quickly and without contingencies. The escrow process went smoothly and the sale was completed a few days early. We couldn't be happier with Joe and his team. Joe was always available to take a call or respond to a text. He even attended all contractor meet ups and made sure work was excellent. The timeline from start to finish was about six weeks. Thank you Joe. You and your team are outstanding ! Wayne F.

Experiencia negativa: I recently had an interaction with one of your agents, Joe, and while they were able to help me with my query, I was disappointed with their tone and attitude. I found the agent to be quite rude and unprofessional in their manner of speaking. As a customer, I expect to be treated with respect and courtesy, regardless of the situation. In the future, I would appreciate it if your agents could maintain a more positive and helpful demeanor when assisting customers. It would also be beneficial if they could receive additional training on how to communicate effectively and professionally, even in challenging situations.

Experiencia negativa: Rude

Experiencia fantástica: Joe and his team did an amazing job. He staged and sold our home all within 3 weeks and got well over asking. Thank you Joe!

Experiencia fantástica: We are so fortunate to have had Joe Schembri of Coldwell Banker Realty, and his team represent and completely manage the successful sale of our home at 38800 Florence Way, Fremont CA. We placed complete trust in Joe Schembri due to many attributes beginning with his quick return phone call (15 minutes) from our initial message inquiring about listing our home. We read various realtors biography's, however Joe's stood out to us. Due to Joe's years of experience, and understanding not only Fremont real estate, also the Bay Area real estate historic fluctuations, he was able to suggest strategies equating to realistic expectations. We were presented with comparisons of recent and past home sales in our general and specific area. Joe also was honest about the realization of how the increased mortgage interest rates could impact our sales price expectations. Joe had us outline our improvements and values completed over the years. This was to assist in pricing strategy and also to help the buyers understand the upgrades so that they could compare to other properties. Joe presented us with a very specific schedule of assignments, including a rigid timeline in order to prepare our home to be placed on the market in a timely manner. His recommendation to have us move out of our home so that it could be staged and ready for Open House was a very strategic effort. Absolutely worthwhile, as this allowed our home to be listed quickly. We were very thankful of the gift from Joe which was the cleaning and staging of our home. Staging was beautiful. Our home received multiple offers within a week. Joe presented each and every offer to us. He also dissected each offer by studying the qualifications, and other data. He explained the pros and cons, and how each would play out with the sale of our home. Joe even took time out of his schedule to meet up with us at the title company for our signing. Another example of Joe's professionalism: Joe scheduled an appointment between us and the buyers to go over any questions they had regarding sprinkler system, pool filtration, outdoor stereo, outdoor lighting, outdoor fireplace, outdoor kitchen, etc. (we wish we had the opportunity to me with the sellers of the property we purchased to go over similar items). Joe took the time to see value in Day and Night photography of our home. His brochures are beautiful and professional. Joe has a very professional and reliable team. Mihaela was able to represent our home at the Open House. Mihaela emailed and also made phone calls to us throughout the process to update us, and inquire if we needed any assistance with assignments. Hats off to Joe Schembri and his entire team at Coldwell Banker Realty!!!! We really appreciate Joe ! We would recommend Joe Schembri and his team to anyone who is interested in a professional, successful and enjoyable home real estate experience! Thank you, Rosemarie and Steve Papadopoulos

Experiencia fantástica: This is my second time working with Joe and his team. As always, they helped me resolved all the expected and unexpected issues during this transaction and they response to my queries immediately with detail explanations. Again, a great experience working with Joe and his team. Thank you.

Experiencia fantástica: Joe and his team were fantastic to work with. They are extremely knowledgeable about the local area and how to prep your home to sell. They are willing to walk you through the whole process of selling a home which is great if you have never done it before! I highly recommend using Joe and his team. They were great to work with and make selling a home a smooth process.

Experiencia fantástica: We only have one word to describe Joe Schembri’s team….”AWESOME.” We can’t say enough about Joe and his team – Joe, Star, Karen, Nicole, and last but not least Mihaela. In an industry where there is so much disparity in realtors, Joe and his team set the bar. Having been a part of 4 real estate transactions in the last 5 years, we’ve seen our share of realtors both on the sell side and buy side. For our latest transaction in the East Bay of the Bay Area, we were selling our family home of 30+ years. Because it was a very important family transaction for a myriad of reasons, we wanted to be very discerning about who we hired to represent us as sellers. Therefore, we had a very thoughtful screening process. We interviewed a total of 10 realtors….yes 10. We had initial phone screenings, then zoom interviews, and then had realtors provide us their thoughts after a visit to the property. After the interview process, Joe Schembri & Star were the clear winners. The process went very smoothly and his team went above and beyond for our family. The 3 main areas where Joe’s team far exceeds any of the realtors we’ve met and/or worked with in the past are as follows: (1) Project Management, (2) Customer Service, and (3) Market Knowledge. PROJECT MANAGEMENT: First, as soon as we made the decision to go with Joe, he had his team of contractors lined up ready to update the house to put on the market. In fact, one contractor started the very next day. Timing was of the essence for us because we only had a few weeks to get to market to maximize selling windows especially as the market was changing right before our eyes (more on that later). Our family home needed some basic updates to be competitive on the market. Joe and his team managed the project very closely…In fact, Joe personally walked through the house almost daily to monitor progress. He kept us updated real-time and was transparent about work being done and timing. All the updates were done cost-effectively and we were truly impressed. We could not be happier with the results. Even friends and neighbors were amazed at our home’s transformation. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Joe and his team were extremely responsive to questions, requests, and communication (texts, emails, etc.). By “responsive,” we mean quick to respond, detailed, and balanced. Joe and Star were always in communication despite being very busy. Nicole and Karen on their team were super helpful with everything including, but not limited to, process paperwork, tracking costs, and liaising with the HOA, title company, etc. Mihaela who is responsible for all the marketing (print, online, media, etc.) was creative and a delight to work with. In addition, Joe was phenomenal to work with because he was able to help navigate some of our family dynamics and personalities that inevitably come up when family is involved. MARKET KNOWLEDGE: With 35+ year of experience under his belt, Joe has seen EVERYTHING over the years. He’s been a part of the ups and down of the real estate market. So when we were about to go to market in the midst of some major financial corrections and movement, his industry experience was invaluable. Joe always has a pulse on the market (being up to speed on industry reports/news, connections to a large network for realtors, etc.). He helped educate our family to better understand the context in which we were going to be selling our home…including local market dynamics, fast-changing current economic/housing conditions, the competitive landscape, etc. We priced our home very competitively, received multiple offers, and did not sit on the market like other homes at the time. We just closed a few weeks ago and we could not be more grateful to Joe, Star, Karen, Mihaela, and Nicole! In summary, you CANNOT go wrong with Joe Schembri’s team. They set the bar high, and we will definitely be calling them for our next Bay Area transaction! If we could give them more than 5 stars we would! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Experiencia fantástica: We had an awesome experience working with Joe Schembri and his team for buying house in Fremont recently. Joe helped us understand the current market, get good understanding of area and set our expectations right. He is very responsive, detail oriented and makes sure that we fully understand what we are getting in to before making any offer/decision. After getting offer accepted, Joe and his team made sure that whole process goes as smooth as possible for us and also kept checking periodically with us if we had any questions or need any support. His support was not just limited to closing the house, but he went over and beyond to help us settle in the house even after the sale by connecting us with various contractors/vendors for the the changes we want to make in the house. I highly recommend Joe and his team.

Experiencia fantástica: Joe is the best! We can't say enough good words about him. We were totally impressed by Joe's professionalism and perfectionism. Joe worked so hard to make sure that everything was in perfect order. He was highly reliable and very responsive to any inquiries we had. Joe was very trustworthy and made us worry-free during the whole stressful process of selling our house. Joe is extremely knowledgeable about the housing market and has all the expertise one needs to sell his house.

Experiencia fantástica: The Joe Schembri Real Estate team was incredibly helpful during the entire process of selling. The team, especially Star, supported me and my family during every step of the process. They are extremely knowledgeable, responsive, caring, and professional individuals. I would definitely go back to them for any other real estate ventures in the future.

Experiencia fantástica: The Joe Schembri Real Estate Team recently helped sell my home in the Mission San Jose area of Fremont, CA. Joe and his team performed impressively, with great attention to deal, carefully listening to the seller’s wishes and bringing an in-depth knowledge of the area real estate market and current conditions. Joe has good relationships with local contractors and efficiently arranged the necessary pre-sale repairs for the property. Joe patiently guided me through the myriad of details surrounding a home sale, including inspections, title, listing and timing. In the end Joe delivered the sale on time, within budget and with a final selling price that fully met my expectations. I highly recommend the Joe Schembri Real Estate Team for both buyers and sellers.

Experiencia fantástica: I HIGHLY recommend Realtor, Star Santa Cruz and the Joe Schembri Real Estate Group in Fremont , California! Star Santa Cruz handled the selling of my home at 795 Santa Ray Avenue, Oakland, Ca. 94610 with tremendous integrity and expertise and has a staff that is unparalleled when it comes to efficiency and timely follow-through. The entire Coldwell Banker team is very personable and guided me through the maze of somewhat daunting real estate legalities. Star was able to obtain a substantial bid over the asking price on Day One of the property showings! Star is very skilled and efficient and will always support and advise the seller honestly and with compassion. The Fremont Coldwell Banker team of realtors are absolutely fabulous!

Experiencia fantástica: Having Joe and Mihaela on your side is one of the best decisions. Joe and Mihaela worked with us from beginning to end in selling our condo. At every step, they showed a profound knowledge of the real estate market and tremendous dedication and commitment to make the whole process a success. They were on top of things and always ready to answer every question we had (from the simplest to the most complex ones). Mihaela and Joe have a fantastic team behind them: people doing renovations and repairs, staging, handling paperwork, and more. Not only that, but they all work as a cohesive team. We will reach out to Mihaela and Joe the next time we are in the real estate market.