My wife and I began searching for a home in the Bay Area in 2008. We weren’t that new to the area(lived in Daly City and San Mateo for since 2005), so we knew that we wanted a home that would be affordable and close to San Francisco. Linda Saraf, of Zephyr Real Estate, was recommended to us by some very close friends that enjoyed her fun spirit and dedicated service. So, my wife and I contacted Linda and set up an appointment. From the outset, we were very pleased. Linda understood that we were first-time home buyers that frequented San Francisco. Our goal was to purchase a home that would offer both space and proximity to the City. Over the course of over a year, Linda kept us informed of homes that best matched what our wish list entailed. We were very pleased that Linda did a lot of the ‘grunt work’ in searching for our future home. She is a one-of-a-kind Realtor that takes full interest in what you want(and she also lets you know her honest opinion on what you ‘need’) and works for you. In late 2009, we purchased our home in San Francisco. Linda knew we wanted to live in San Francisco, so she would consistently look for comparable homes within the outlying area, but she would still keep her eye on those within the city limits. We are very please with Linda’s services and will continue to refer her to our friends and acquaintances.