Client Testimonials

We initially met Marty in 2008 when we were looking at the Lafayette area. We ended up deciding not to buy a home at that time but we did not hesitate to reach out to Marty again recently when we started our search again. We were thrilled we made this decision because Marty was fantastic to work with throughout the home buying process. He is intimately familiar with the various areas and he also has a great grasp on the process. He also went above and beyond on several occasions and made our process as smooth as possible. We felt we always had his full attention and knew that he was looking out for us. We would recommend Marty to anyone looking for great service and representation.
                                                                                                           Amit and Bianka Ahuja, Lafayette

"We had reached the point where we quickly were becoming disillusioned in our home search when friends who had recently purchased a home gently suggested that we try their realtor Marty Tuominen - in their words ‘no pressure – just give it a shot ‘ So glad we did.

We want to thank Marty for his hard work and dedication. Our home search was not without its challenges. We had very specific requirements. Throughout the entire process Marty was ever patient, while we looked and looked at houses. Marty was knowledgeable and committed to helping us find not just any house, but the right house for us. I am happy to report that we found it all at a great price.

We thought the home search presented a challenge?

This was miniscule compared with the frustration that we faced with corporate constraints in trying to get our deal through and closed in time in order to benefit from the closing incentive offered by the bank who owned the property.

Marty provided support, solid advice and went above and beyond his job. He stayed on top of the process and in daily contact with all parties. We feel we not only gained a beautiful home to enjoy, but we also developed a special relationship with Marty in the process. We are truly appreciative and would happily recommend Marty’s services without hesitation to anyone and look forward to seeing more friends (or family) finding their dream home with his help."
                                                                                                      Anthony and Renee James - Pleasant Hill

We first contacted Marty from a referral from our neighbors whose home he recently sold. In spite of this great referral, we had planned to interview at least 2 or 3 other realtors. But after 5 minutes of conversation with Marty we realized he was the right one for us. Our initial meeting proved to be very positive. With retirement plans in the very near future, we were motivated to sell, and Marty proposed very logical and realistic ideas to position our home for a timely sale. His extensive marketing skills and contacts gave us the feeling that we were in very capable and professional hands. As a result, our home sold in just 4 days for the full asking price.We highly recommend Marty because of our success with him, his cool, calm demeanor and sense of humor. Marty always answered our questions promptly and guided us through each step of the selling process. He made a very stressful process less stressful, and sometimes, actually fun.         

Last but not least, we were so impressed with Marty that we also purchased our new home with him.
                                                Les and Chris Crosbie, Lafayette

Marty was instrumental in my purchase of investment property. He worked with me to define my investment objectives and then found many different properties for me to consider...and he did the math for me...including historical pricing data for purchase price and rental rates as well as the expected operating costs. He did the due diligence professionally, and with understanding of the anxiety that buying property can bring. He helped work out long and short-term investment strategies. His expertise made me feel comfortable undertaking this investment. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is considering purchasing real estate, either for personal occupancy or for investment.
                                                                                                       Diane Wilcox, Lafayette

Marty was extremely analytical and organized to be able to find us a second home in the East Bay area on a tight time schedule and in a city unfamiliar to us. When we established our objectives and goals with him, he immediately found us many different properties to consider. In addition, he provided his analysis of the properties in advance of the showings and also provided great lender contacts. His expertise and market experience also made us very comfortable in evaluating properties and ultimately choosing a great home to buy. We would recommend Marty to anyone who is considering purchasing real estate for investment or personal use.
                                                                                                         Vivian Kee, Honolulu

I met Marty one day and decided to inquire about renting a larger home in Lafayette. Marty greeted me and immediately said “sure, let’s look!” That afternoon he took me around to a number of homes all the while asking me questions about what I like, didn’t like my needs etc.... We didn’t really see any homes that “were the one” for me but we had a nice afternoon. What I didn’t understand at the time was that Marty was doing his research. He called me two days later and said that he would like me to look at a home for rent. The home was perfect and I moved in; telling Marty that I would be ready to buy a home in maybe a year. He said fine. Yet, he never stopped looking for me. He found a home that he thought would fit me perfectly and it was great but I was not ready yet. Again, he didn’t stop staying in contact, so I decided to try to get my financing together sooner so Marty would settle down (just kidding). But I was able to get my financing together earlier and was able to buy that perfect little home for me. Marty is a great relationship person and doesn’t waste your time. He knows other brokers and the area and can find you just the right home too.
                                                                                                          Betty Hanna, Lafayette

“My wife and I began looking for a first home. Being new to the process (and the United States) things were moving along slowly, and our experience was somewhat disappointing. That all changed when a friend recommended that we contact Marty. From our first meeting we felt a lot more comfortable with the home buying process and Marty's knowledge, approach and dedication to getting us into not just any home, but the right home for us was greatly appreciated. Marty provided excellent support and advice (available pretty much 24/7) and once he had established the type of home we were looking for and our specific preferences things progressed quickly and smoothly. He also gave us great support through the purchase process. We would happily recommend Marty's services to friends and family and look forward to working with him again in the future.”
                                                                                                              Bevan Smith and Danielle Mandy, Pleasant Hill

“We want to thank Marty for his hard work, dedication and commitment to selling our home.  When we interviewed Marty we felt he would put his all into networking and marketing our home in such a way that it would get the best exposure possible.....and that's just what he did.  All along we knew that he was giving it his very best effort and we knew that it was very important to him, not just to sell a house, but to help us get to Fresno.  Along with being very professional he was also very warm and caring.  Thanks Marty for treating us as if we were your only client.....I'm sure your other clients feel that way too.”
                                                                                                              Dan and Chris Capener, Lafayette

“Marty was recommended to us by a friend and being new to the housing market in this country, we decided to put our trust in Marty to provide guidance through the process.  Not only was he very diligent in explaining the process, but he was very understanding of our priorities and worked within those parameters to help us find a lovely home.  We found we could rely on his experience for any information or questions that we had, and soon enough we were making an offer that we were very financially satisfied with, but very personally happy about.  We highly recommend working with Marty any time you’re considering buying a home.”
                                                                                                           RayRobertson and Rebeca Ayala, Pleasant Hill

“I purchased a bank owned property that had a number of problems.  Marty was able to guide me through the maze and did not leave me hanging on any issues.  He returned my calls, he showed up on time, he was prepared, and he was in good spirits”.                                   

“To me, he is the ultimate professional. I feel fortunate to havefound him on my own”.
                                                                                                           Raydon Shippey, Martinez

 “Marty guided me through the many steps of selling my house- pricing, fixing up, presenting it favorably, dealing with other agents, negotiating terms-being sure I didn’t miss a step along the way. I felt that I had his full attention all the time. I have bought and sold 6 houses and can say that Marty was the finest realtor I’ve ever dealt with.”
                                                                                                          Kay Hardy, Lafayette

"Marty made buying a home incredibly easy, and even enjoyable. He went the extra mile and far beyond, and I'd recommend him to anyone."
                                                                                                         Angus Rodger, Orinda

“Marty’s patience, expertise and solid understanding of the market resulted in our perfect home purchase. He saved us countless trips and hours by filtering out only great choices for us, and each tour we took with him was a true pleasure. During the purchase negotiation, he identified clever ways to take our side and improve the final deal, and he recommended only solid professionals for inspections/improvements/etc. I’d strongly recommend him to anyone in Lamorinda.”
                                                                                                         Karel and Naoko Baloun,  Lafayette

"As first-time California home-buyers, we really appreciated Marty's extensive knowledge of the area.  The true "local's" perspective on the attributes of various neighborhoods was invaluable.  And, through the entire process, Marty was always available to address questions or concerns, making an otherwise stressful process as smooth as possible.  We would highly recommend Marty’s services to other prospective homebuyers.”
                                                  Joe and Emily Schultz, Orinda

 “We are very happy we chose Marty to sell our home.  His trademarks are an up-to-date assessment of the market, quick and precise communication, and a very "calm, cool, collected" and personable manner.  He was always available to offer a helping hand and instills confidence and optimism.   We feel fortunate that Marty was our agent! “
                                                 Jaime and Barbara Flores, Lafayette

“Marty had a great handle on a rapidly changing market. His expertise along with his down-to-earth style made it very easy for us to work with.”
                                                   Ken Slater, client, Diablo

Client References

Amit Ahuja                          Lafayette                       415 297 8103    

Anthony James                 Martinez                        925 286 6993

Les Crosbie                       Lafayette                      925 937 4967

Vivian Kee                           Honolulu                     808 222 7060

Betty Hanna                         Lafayette                    925 984 4300

Diane Wilcox                        Lafayette                   925 890 7781

Dan Capener                       Lafayette                    925 250 2388

Ray Robertson                    Pleasant Hill              925 286 3123

Raydon Shippey                   Martinez                      510 376 8559

Kay Hardy                              Lafayette                     707-981-7171

Karel Baloun                         Lafayette                     510 872 0987  

Emily Schultz                         Orinda                         510 967 6606

Tom George                          Danville                       925 855 1245

Ken Slater                              Diablo                          925 855 1841