I highly recommend using Alex and New Standard Reality. Back in 2021 I was looking for a home for me and my fiancé. Alex really took the time to get to know me and what we wanted along with our future plans. After looking at maybe 40 homes, and showing us the pro's and con's of each, he finally found us the perfect home in Benicia. Not to mention he lined us up with a excellent financing. Then last year it came time to sell my property in Walnut Creek. The property needed some help and Alex quickly had landscapers, contractors and painters come in and make the property look outstanding. Not to mention the excellent staging. Alex put the property on nothing short of 50 relator sites in Northern California. I was amassed. Then in no less than two months he lined up a qualified buyer with a preapproved loan and a two week close with no contingencies. Alex is a true professional. Less

When I was shopping for properties back in 2009 I met Alex just in the nick of time when I wasn't satisfied with my previous two agents. Alex was very knowledgeable, full of integrity and extremely generous with his time being gracious enough to go from property to property with me over a period of months. Alex goes the extra mile I highly recommend. Less

I have known Alex for about a decade now. When I was buying real estate back in 2009 I went through a couple of real estate agents before I found Alex. Alex sets himself apart in that he has very high integrity, is very generous with his time and really knows the business. I highly recommend him as an agent he won't let you down. Less

Alex is a extremely knowledgeable and dedicated broker! He makes every real estate transaction as seamless as possible, and takes the time to explain all the intricacies of the market. Less

Alex Schauffert is a experienced real broker who made a complex real transaction incredibly seamless. You could tell from our first conversation he had a deep knowledge of the market. Less

Personable, yet Professional. Alex’s immense experience helped us to sell our marital home for top dollar. I relied on his knowledge, and am completely satisfied. I would choose New Standard Realty again in a heartbeat. Proof: He is currently helping me to find my new home! Less

Alex is very knowledgeable; personable yet professional. He assisted me in the sale of our marital home from staging it, to the close of escrow. I highly recommend New Standard Realty, in fact Alex is currently serving as my Buying Agent. Less

Alex is one of a kind, when he becomes your agent, just stand back and watch the results. He won’t tell you what you want to hear, he will tell you the truth and his results speaks for themselves. To quote the later Paul Harvey “you couldn’t have a better friend”. Less

Have known Alex for 8 years in his capacity as a selling agent and listing agent. He always has his clients best interest at heart. You never like to receive bad news but that's what makes Alex so good. He is brutally honest and always get you your price. Less

Have know Alex professionally for about 8 years and you could not have a better agent working for you. He doesn't tell you what you want to hear but he will tell you the truth and he will be honest in order to get the job done. I have bought 3 properties and sold two using Alex and we've always got over asking price. This man is a wizard. Less

Alex is a well known real estate professional in the area. When my previous realtor was not able to sell my house for current market price, I asked Alex to help. After painting and landscaping, which Alex designed and paid for, my house sold for an even higher price than I anticipared. Less

I just completed my family's FIFTH transaction with Alex -- our return business speaks for itself. I had to renovate, stage, and sell my rental property from out of town, and was thinking about just selling it to a "flipper" to avoid a painful project. But Alex managed a headache-free renovation AND sold my house for top dollar. He advised me on exactly what improvements to make to maximize my profits, while minimizing my renovation costs. Then, he put his professional team to work to implement the plan. Alex found finishes and fittings that looked identical to high-end alternatives, but cost thousands of dollars less. He saved me a couple of thousand on kitchen tile alone. The market was hot when I sold, but Alex still got me tens of thousands more than I expected. Larger houses were for sale in neighborhood, but their sellers were dropping their prices while my house was overbid. The only difference? Alex's professional management. Alex really DOES set a "New Standard" when it comes to real estate services. He's a credit to his industry and I give him my highest recommendation. Less

Home selling and buying is incredibly stressful! We were fortunate to have Alex. He walked us through the process and made our experience as stress-free as possible. Before we listed, he staged our home to make our home show worthy. Our home was priced just right for the market. All of this preparation helped us to sell with multiple offers. Navigating through the closing process was stress free as well. We always felt like our Realtor Alex Schauffert had our best interests in mind and were kept informed about every aspect of the process. We could not be more pleased. When ready to buy another home, we will definitely call on Alex. Thanks again Alex! Less

Alex helped me sell my house in san mateo just recently and I have to say, Alex went above and beyond to make sure the house was presented well, from the staging to the landscaping to the way he helped with every aspect of the entire process. Alex's experience really shows in how he makes you feel like you are priority one and is willing to work hard to make sure your needs are met and you are happy and satisfied with the final outcome. He is very meticulous and professional. It also helps that Alex is an interesting and colorful character :) Less

Alex has been my go-to realtor for 10+ years and 6+ transactions; home sale or purchase! I am about to buy another property and would never work with another realtor even if the property is not in the bay area. I am looking central valley and foot hills. Alex is the guy!!! He has a deep and detailed knowledge of the housing market, financing, challenges of odd properties such as mobile homes and short sales.... I am always impressed with his wisdom and he has always advised me well even if he may not get the sale. I always feel that he is on my side and the commission is secondary to service his client, ME!!! Call him, he is great. 707.332.8301 Less

Alex helped our starting family buy our first home. Alex was very knowledgeable about construction, local real estate market, and after a short while our taste and needs. He was very patient and made sure we bought a home that we LOVED. Less

I have worked with Alex on a number of transactions over the last year and half. My only regret, is that I didn't start working with him sooner. He is very knowledgeable and understands the fine points of selling or buying property. He also, knows the best way to stage a property to get the most bang for your buck. Another important point is he really knows the different neighborhoods in the east bay to screen to your liking. I am an investor and its really refreshing to work with a RE professional that knows how to roll up his sleeves and talk turkey about what really matters when dealing with every aspect of the RE process. Less

Alex Schauffert at New Standard Realty is a MUST HAVE agent especially if you are looking to purchase investment properties. He's not the one to give you flowery compliments on how good you look or how well dressed you are like many agents. He will make you well aware of the cold hard facts with any property you are interested in. He's a numbers cruncher, pays close attention to detail and does what makes sense with his clients best interest at the forefront at all times. After my wife and I first met Alex we explored several other agents before making a full circle coming right back to Alex (we basically waisted time). Alex will hold your hand though every step of the way. Not only am I happy to have Alex as my real estate agent but I'm privileged to have him as a friend and mentor..thats something you cant put a price on.Keem Less

I worked with Alex for over a year on a very complicated and uncertain short sale. He provided excellent advice every step of the way, from assessing neighborhoods to knowing what to look for in a property. He helped me develop a strong yet efficient bid, and negotiate with the bank when problems with the inspection appeared. Most of all, he diplomatically handled a complicated situation between the seller and several lien holders, as well as being creative in finding financing sources. All in all, as a first-time investor, I had a very good experience working with Alex and I would recommend him without hesitation. Less

I retained Alex at New Standard Realty to sell my Benicia home. In all aspects of the transaction, he met or exceeded my expectations. The end result was a quick sale at over asking price with little of the drama that can accompany a home sale.He was thorough in assessing the market and identifying comparable properties to set an appropriate asking price. This was key in generating buyer interest and bringing prospects to view the home.He did an exceptional job staging the property for maximum appeal, both inside and out. He even augmented the landscaping at his own cost to increase the curb appeal of the house. I'm certain this enhanced the desirability of the home, contributing to multiple offers, all over our asking price.Once under contract, he made himself available on multiple occasions to open the home for inspections and appraisals.From start to finish, he handled the transaction in a professional and expeditious manner. Less

Alex was referred to me by a relative. We searched for over 3 months before a bid was accepted. I placed the bid on an auction website (not a good idea for beginner investors or anyone without an agent like Alex). To make a long story short, Alex is the pit bull you walk with while taking a stroll in the worst neighborhoods, he is the 9mm in your nightstand when someone tries to break in. In short, he will protect your interest, not his commission. It is extremely rare in any industry. His knowledge of rental properties is extensive and he will do a LOT of homework on the property before you put your hard earned money on the line. Less

In the past three years, I was looking at properties for investment. I have worrked with many real estate agents. Alex is the best. He's patient, nice, professional. He really nows what he's doing. He knows so much about houses. What I have learned from him can make me a real estate agent. He helped me so much with my first house that I got last year. And this year, I had Alex helped me with my second house. Now the deal is closed. I'm so happy with the experience again. I really want to share my good experience with anybody else. If you need to buy a house. I highly recommond Alex. Less

Our experience with Alex at New Standard Realty has been very positive. He has helped us buy a number of residential investment properties. He has been thorough, professional, informative and dedicated to making sure we were kept up to date on possible deals as well as the progress of the the houses we've bought. He has always been available to answer our questions or just educate us on investing in real estate. His assistant, Linda, is just as professional and dedicated as Alex is. We recommend Alex and New Standard Realty wholeheartedly and will be using his services again. Less

I could not be more pleased with the service I got from Alex Schauffert at New Standard Realty. Alex guided me through the preparation and staging of my home on West K Street in Benicia. He made regular checkups on the progress of repairs and even assisted in providing painters, hauling services and landscaping to make sure the house would stand out in a crowded and down market. New Standard Realty provided an excellent and very affordable staging consultant who helped decorate the house in a way that really impressed buyers. A few short weeks after going on the market, we had a buyer and the house closed three weeks after getting an offer. I'd recommend Alex and New Standard Realty to anyone interested in buying or selling in the area. He's honest, means what he says and has tremendous knowledge of what it takes to sell a home in even the toughest market conditions. Less