Finding your dream home has never been easier with the help of Montclair's Team, Hal & Kate Castle, real estate experts who believe in finding the right home in the East Bay and the right realtor for all their clients.

How do you find the right realtor? Simple. Here is an easy criteria for you to follow as you search for your realtor. This is a quick and easy way for you to assess your potential real estate professional as you learn more about them.

When it comes to selling your home, our Comprehensive Marketing Plan serves the best interests of our clients. This commitment directs all of our planning, expenses and action taken. It creates the best plan possible.

1.) Direct advertising includes the San Francisco Chronicle display ads and open house ads, the Montclarion, Piedmonter, Berkeley Voice, Alameda Journal, Contra Costa Times and San Ramon Valley Times.

2.) In addition to the Multiple Listing Service, we employ the Realtor.com website as well as our own, with a picture slideshow and virtual tours; Craigslist and numerous other websites include SFgate.com. More than 83% of all home buyers start their search on Realtor.com.

3.) All initial open houses on the weekend, including brokers open house, are done by us, not by staff people. Buyers' questions are answered immediately. All disclosures are e-mailed upon request, instantly.

4.) Home preparation of repairs, clean-up, gardening and staging are handled by us and under our supervision.

5.) All sales details of escrow, payoffs, inspections and closing are handled by us not staff. All appointments with escrow are accompanied by us.

6.) An excellent rapport is maintained with all other agents to ensure maximum participation and cooperation on the sale of your home. This is so important as it enlists hundreds of others into the process.

7.) You are always kept "in the loop" 3 times a week or more by phone or email. We have electronic signature capability available on all documents for your convenience.