Rico Rivera

5/30/26Kiani Rivera

Google Review

Rico helped me and my partner buy our first home. The process was so smooth and he included us equally. We felt so comfortable working with him and he explained anything we had questions about. He took us to all the homes we wanted to see and never pressured us in any way. We will definitely be working with him again when we buy our next home!!

5/30/26Angela Lopez

Google Review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceptional Service and Strategy – Rico is the Best in the Business!
Working with Rico Rivera at Guide Real Estate was an absolute game-changer. From our very first conversation, it was clear that Rico isn't just about closing a deal—he is a strategic partner who genuinely cares about his clients' long-term success and peace of mind.
Rico brings a level of professionalism, sharp market insight, and proactive communication that is incredibly rare. He is highly organized, meticulously attentive to detail, and excels at navigating complex situations with complete confidence and transparency. No matter how busy the market gets, Rico always makes you feel like his top priority, consistently keeping you informed and steps ahead of the game. Highly recommend!

5/1/26Hartley Davidson

Google Review

The experience we had with Rico selling our home was awesome.
He’s very knowledgeable and patient, could not have gone any better.
We were thankful to have him as our agent!

12/8/25Jessica Gutierrez

Google Review

Rico is great at what he does. He was really helpful throughout my buying process. I really recommend him in your real estate needs.

12/3/25Luis Arreola

Google Review

what can I tell you about him? Many have already heard how good he is at what he does. His entire team is doing an excellent job. If you're trying to buy or sell your property, Rico Rivera is your best option. Thank you, Rico.

11/22/25Leo Whitton

Google Review

Rico has a great energy about him and goes above and beyond for his clients. He well respected and connected in the greater Sacramento are Real Estate community!! If you are buying or selling he is a great resource for your Real Estate needs!

11/21/25Jose Gaytan

Google Review

We recently closed on our new home, and our experience with Rico was nothing short of phenomenal. From start to finish, he went above and beyond to guide us through the process. He was incredibly patient, deeply knowledgeable about the market, and always had our best interests at heart. We truly felt like we had a trusted partner in our corner. I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to recommend him to anyone looking for a home.

11/19/25Katie Jordan

Google Review

Hands down, Rico is the best there is. My husband and I had a really positive experience buying our first home using Rico as our realtor. He was incredibly impressive and provided exemplary service. We were so thankful to have Rico in our corner as we navigated the home buying process. From start to finish, Rico made the process smooth and comfortable. We are so happy with how everything turned out and both my husband and I, and our families, are pleased and impressed by how Rico walked us through the whole transaction and handled business!

11/15/25daniel nunez

Google Review

When rico says he's going to take care of you he's not just talking rico is really being serious, my journey with rico on buying a property was one that I will always remember and hope one day I can return and have another journey, like this one. We accomplished a purchase that I didn't think was possible, and he was a big part of why it happened. We found a home that just made sense and he made recommendations on inspections that could of been a horror show for me if we didnt do them. His instincts were right and adjusted the price to make this deal happend and everything worked out, he followed through every step of the way and even when we were officially signing he saved me from a potential fee.

This is the only realtor I'm going to or recommending. You will feel well represented, and I found out right away that his clients come first and wont pressure you just to make a deal , even when we found the problem he made sure to note it and tell me "this is a big problem" and followed up with "you don't have to buy this house, their are plenty of others", but everything in the house was screaming my name and I had already decided that this house was the one. So he did what he did and made my dream come true at the right price. Enough said, don't believe me give em a call and he'll prove it to you. Real hard work shows and he proved it to me and my family from the first day we sat down in his office.

Muchisimas gracias Rico
De la Familia Nunez

10/14/25Lonni Hall

Google Review

Go with Rico and you will not be disappointed! I’ve worked with him to both sell and buy a house, and was pleasantly surprised with how fun and easy he makes it. He genuinely cares and wants to make you happy. He helped me find my dream home, and got me top dollar for the house I sold. He’s just a real, good dude that won’t bs you. I would recommend Rico to anyone!

10/3/25Grey Cash

Google Review

Rico is amazing! Not only did he help get us the best deal on an estate sale, he helped us get our dream home! I had to ask him if he ever stops working because every time I sent him something we were interested in is was ready to drop everything to go check it out!! I can’t say enough good things about him, he’s an amazing authentic real deal guy!

9/20/25Higinio Agaton

Google Review

We just closed on a property with Rico’s assistance. He represented us as buyers. This transaction was the most complex purchase we’ve been through. Rico’s expertise and support team he has made sure it got to the finish line. His attention to detail, negotiating skills and expertise were crucial to get this done. I cannot recommend him enough and I look forward to working with him in the next transaction. If you’re looking for someone to advocated for you as if he was doing it for a family member, Rico is the guy!

8/19/25Michael Galloway

Google Review

My wife and I were first time home buyers. Rico did an excellent job helping us navigate the process of buying a house. He was kind, patient, and willing to answer all of our varied questions.

I think one particular thing stood out during our search. My wife flew out to Sacramento to put together a short list of houses. She worked with Rico for 2 days. On the first day, Rico learned quite a bit of what my wife was looking for and by the second day almost all of the houses had more of her preferred features. That’s just an amazing attention to detail and excellent listening!

5/15/25Ron Chegwidden

Google Review

We have bought two homes with Rico now and both times went very smoothly. He was always available for viewings and answering questions. Once we found a home, he was very helpful in navigating the purchase process. He also was very helpful with selling our previous home. He nailed the sales price and we had a cash offer in a matter of days. If you are buying or selling a home, I highly recommend you use Rico. You won’t be disappointed.

5/15/25Jessica Ornelas

Google Review

My partner and I were able to buy our first home because of Rico! He made the process as graceful as he could for us, explained every step of the way, and went above and beyond. He ensured we did not get lost in the cracks and helped us reach our destination. We are so grateful for Rico and the time he invested to ensure we got our home.

2/3/25Hunter Nguyen

Google Review

Silicon East Real Estate behaved in a professional and polite manner throughout the entire home-purchasing process. The realtor made the entire process as easy as possible for me.

12/14/24Jose Rios

Google Review

Just the best of the best. He takes the time to know you and your family personally. Know what you need and help you achieve it. The process is different for everyone, but Ricardo and his team are always amazing. Thank you for everything

12/14/24S C

Google Review

Rico Rivera is a premier agent. He will treat you like family and put your priorities first and provide expertise and reasonable advice to help guide your real estate needs.

12/14/24Manuel Ruiz

Google Review

Very polite staff and service

11/21/24Regina Divine

Google Review

Dreams do come true. Thank you Rico for helping us purchase our first home. You understood our needs and helped us through the many questions, even being available on your vacation. You are much appreciated!!!

11/16/24Oscar Rivera

Google Review

As first time home buyers, Rico made it easy for us to find the perfect home. Made himself available whenever we had questions and/or concerns. Anyone looking for a solid realtor, I recommend.

9/16/24Sal Zee

Google Review

Rico made the home buying process smooth and memorable. We appreciated having Rico check in frequently with us to see if we had any questions or concerns. We had no idea what the process would look like and he thoroughly explained every step of the way. We are thankful to have had Rico throughout this process. We would definitely recommend him to others.

9/9/24Yetzy Mendoza

Google Review

Rico went above and beyond to help us find our first home. He was very attentive and helpful, we felt very comfortable when it came to asking questions. He made sure we understood everything throughout the process of purchasing our home. We loved that he always was checking with us to see how we were doing and if we needed any help. Even after closing and signing all the paperwork, he still helped us with an issue that came up with the water heater!
We’re very thankful for all you did for us. Thank you, Rico!

6/26/24Rob McCarthy

Google Review

Rico is the best in the biz! I utilized his services and vast expertise to sell my house in Lodi and I would not recommend any other realtor. Rico made the entire process, from start to finish, completely painless. Contact Rico if you’re looking to buy or sell, he’s your best option out there!

6/13/24Emanuel Ruiz

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Rico and his team are the best in the real estate business, my house sold faster than I expected. Thank you so very much I am thankful for all the help and hard work that was delivered for me I appreciate it!

6/3/24Liszandra Mora

Google Review

As a first time homebuyer I was looking for programs to help support me in the process. This was how I came across Rico who happens to be a part of the program Homes for Heroes. A program which partners with realtors to give back to community heroes including those like myself who are a part of the teaching profession. I was hesitant to work with someone who was a complete stranger to me however Rico's expertise and communication quickly put me at ease. Rico explains the entire process and is extremely responsive. He helped me every step of the way and made my homeownership dream a reality. I am so grateful to Rico and the program for being a part of this journey with me. Si se pudo!

5/8/24Ivan De La Cruz

Google Review

Owning a home is every family’s dream. Rico helped us make this dream come true. Even though the process seemed extremely difficult, he made it smooth and simple. He explained every step of the process throughly and made sure our expectations were met. My family and I are grateful for his expertise and all his negotiation skills. I wholeheartedly recommend Silicon East’s team for your family’s present or future home purchasing goal.

11/21/23Kelly Dobbins

Google Review

Wonderful experience working with Rico! Thorough and responsive every step of the way. Highly recommended if you want someone knowledgeable and professional 😃

3 years later, we used Rico again to sell our home. He was just as amazing, professional, responsive, and knowledgeable. He makes buying or selling your home a lot less stressful!

10/19/23Arthur Herrawley

Google Review

Rico was always quick to respond to any of my questions while I was selling my home. He provided excellent service and resources when needed throughout the process. Would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Thanks Rico.

7/17/23Nick Sheen

Google Review

We really enjoyed working with Rico! He's professional, knowledgeable, and hard working. He has a calm and confident attitude that made us feel comfortable throughout the process. Highly recommended!

7/14/23Dillan Fowler

Google Review

Rico and his team have made my home buying experience the easiest and as stress free as I could have hoped for. From start to finish Rico and his team have had great communication skills, punctuality, and have went above and beyond to help me find my home. If you are thinking of purchasing or selling a home I can not recommend them enough again thank you Rico and Mary for making this whole process as simple as it was.

6/9/23Tina Davidson

Google Review

We were really just browsing homes in the Sacramento area, knowing we wanted to buy eventually but not sure when or where. We changed our minds (many times) and Rico would just smile and change course with us. After an offer was accepted, things went extremely fast, all inspections and appraisal completed within a few days and closing in 10 days! We can’t recommend Rico enough and will use him for any future real estate needs!

5/23/23Lauren Burlison

Google Review

Where do I begin? I hope my character count isn't maxed out.

I met Rico, informally, through my neighbor and instantly knew he KNEW all things Real Estate. *Full disclosure: I have been in the mortgage lending side of this industry as an Underwriter for over a decade.* I was in the process of listing my house with another realtor when I was graced with his awesome, knowledgeable personality.

Unfortunately, I found myself needing a better, way more experienced realtor around the time Rico and I met. So, I contacted him immediately to ask if he could help me sell, and before I realized it, Operation: Sell Lauren's House ASAP was in the works!

Rico is GOOD at proving his title as Realtor. And, owning his own real estate company speaks volumes in supporting that title.

I'm a single mom with a full-time job and, without having to ask him, Rico knew how to provide ME the best "tailored" customer service I needed. He stayed on top of ensuring I was ready for open house, ALL inspections, disclosures upon more disclosures needing signatures, and kept a comfortable, open, and respectful line of communication going with all parties involved.

In addition, he proved that he CARES AND LOVES his career! He really WORKS for his clients. Real estate is the ONLY asset that appreciates long-term, so it should be treated with care, experience, and efficiency, when needed.

I can go on and on about this amazing person who saved me with selling my house, and who I now am grateful to be able to call a good friend and colleague. Thank you again, "Rico The Realtor".

5/23/23Joel Baker

Google Review

Through happenstance, I met Rico at the same time I was looking to purchase my first home. When he took my call a few days later while out of town on personal business to discuss programs specifically tailored to people in my situation, I knew he was the one I wanted to work with on such a life changing decision.
Rico always made me feel like I was his top priority. As a first time homebuyer, I had endless questions about everything from the lending process, inspections, how offers work and everything in between. He was communicative and patient with all of my questions, and made sure that I fully understood the content of his answers without ever making me feel like a burden. When touring homes, he was informative about the neighborhoods, building designs, and and was quick to point out possible issues in the houses I was considering, which 20+ years of knowledge and experience in the Sacramento market has afforded him. I never felt rushed or pushed into a position that was outside of my budget.
With Rico’s strong reputation within the Sacramento real estate community, I was able to purchase my first home against competing offers in the same range. His team was able to close my deal faster than the competitors. I’m typing this in my new home and I owe it all to him. Rico has earned my trust and business for as long as he’ll have it and I would not hesitate to recommend him to friends and family as well.
Thank you Rico!

5/6/23Marisa Torres

Google Review

Rico Rivera was awesome! He helped us sell our home. He was always responsive to our calls, texts and emails. He gave us great advice and was able to sell our home within the timeframe and price we wanted! He also sold family members’ homes and they all had the same experience! Thanks, Rico!

2/22/23Joana Cordova

Google Review

We are BEYOND grateful for Rico, he is hands down the most helpful, kind, honest, and family oriented agent. He was always available when we called or text to answer our questions. We felt confident that he would take care of any concerns we had and he DID. He always showed he cared and was genuinely happy to help us get the house we dreamed of, he did everything in his power to make sure nothing got in the way of getting our home. We rented this house when my youngest child was 6 months old and 17 years later we are now proud owners. Rico is definitely the agent I will highly recommend to all my family and friends because it's not just business for Rico, it's personal and he genuinely cares about helping families reach the dream of homeownership.

11/21/22Antonio Mendoza Ladd

Google Review

The best realtor I have worked with. Super friendly, accommodating, down to earth and with great communication skills. He made my process go super easy. I totally recommend him 100%.

11/12/22Stefania House

Google Review

Rico Rivera is a fantasist realtor! He helped my husband and I buy and sell our first home. Rico was extremely helpful, open, transparent, and reliable through the whole process. He explained everything in a way that was easy to understand which made for a stress-free experience. Whether you are buying or selling a home it is a monumental event in your life. You must have a realtor you can trust as your advocate. We have 100 percent trust in Rico and would recommend him to anyone looking to sell or buy in the Sacramento area.

10/8/22Cristal Anguiano

Google Review

Rico was very patient and worked very hard to help me sell my place. We had so many ups &downs with selling my property but he always had a new plan and or a new idea and definitely never gave up. He also, always takes his time to explain stuff to me when I dont understand the real estate terms. I would definitely recommend going through Rico Rivera if youre looking to buy/sell your home. I really appreciate his dedication to me as his client and very glad that I chose him as my agent.

9/20/22Christina King

Google Review

I worked Rico to sell my home due to a divorce and he.was able to turn a difficult situation into a positive and uplifting experience; that fostered nothing but hope and embracing change. Rico goes out of his way to encourage and reassure this is a team effort. I honestly believe his direction and professionalism helped mend alot of communication issues my ex spouse and gave us a future filled with mutual respect. He was an advocate for both our personal interests individually....and fierce when protecting our end of the deal.

His experience, knowledgeablity and compassion make him the only choice I will ever make again in real estate..

6/22/22rica1275

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As soon as I met Rico for the first time, I knew I was in good hands. My sell was somewhat complicated but Rico literally told me to sit back and relax, that everything was going to be taken care of. Turns out that he was 100% correct. He made everything easy. Everything was stress free. I will be buying in the next 2 years and I will definitely have Rico as my agent.

6/9/22Christine Sullivan

Google Review

Rico is one-of-a-kind! He is extremely kind, prompt, organized, and wise. He helped us find our dream home fast. Although we were out of state as we searched for a home in the Sacramento area, he made himself fully available to help as needed and spent a huge portion of our short visit with us touring several homes and ultimately helping us find our dream home. His experience and excellence was evident through the entire buying process. I strongly recommend him to anyone looking for a home in the Sacramento area!

5/19/22adrian cahya

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Rico was very professional and personable, assisted us through the sale of our home. Rico and his team made the process transparent, smooth, and fast, and provided answers to questions we didn't even think about. We would definitely use his services for any future real estate needs! Thanks Rico!

5/19/22Jose Miguel Lopez

Google Review

Rico and his team are great! I would 100 percent recommend him to anyone! They did a great job!

4/10/22Randi Chegwidden

Google Review

Rico was fantastic and we couldn't have asked for a better agent. He spent a long weekend with us looking at numerous homes and provided invaluable insight into each. After our offer was accepted, he guided us through an accelerated and complicated escrow process. He was extremely prompt in his responses and always kept us informed on the status of our purchase. Perhaps, the best thing I can say about Rico is that we always felt like we had a friend that had our best interests in mind throughout our home buying process. If you are looking for an agent, call Rico first and don't bother going any further.

3/8/22Jessica Chavez

Google Review

Working with Rico was amazing! From finding homes that met our criteria, to communicating with the realtor selling our previous home (in the middle of finding a new home in Elk Grove) to finalize all the documents. He made everything very easy to navigate and was always available, helpful, and transparent. I wouldn’t work with anyone else!

2/24/22Nigel Nixon

Google Review

We just closed on our first home and the single best decision we made in this process was choosing Rico as our realtor. Rico is knowledgeable, confident, friendly, and skilled at negotiations as well as every other aspect of the homebuying process. He made us feel like we were his highest priority client by always being available and addressing all our questions and concerns thoroughly and expediently. We can’t imagine ever choosing another realtor, so it feels great knowing that if and when we ever decide to sell our house, we already have our guy.

2/23/22Kay B

Google Review

When looking for a real estate professional to represent the sale of our family home, I wanted someone who was highly experienced and had their finger on the pulse of the Sacramento’s current real estate market. I found that in Rico Rivera and his team at Silicon East Real Estate. Rico was patient, professional, courteous, and always very responsive. He provided meaningful suggestions and useful resources to help us prepare and sell our family home for well above asking price. I would highly recommend Rico Rivera to anyone looking for a reliable, responsible, and knowledgeable real estate pro.

2/13/22Whitney Oliveira

Google Review

Couldn’t have asked for anyone better to represent my husband and I. Beyond grateful to Rico for supporting us through this journey. Rico always went above and beyond to make sure things were getting done. Thank you Rico!

2/5/22Felipe Rodriguez

Google Review

We can’t recommend Rico enough! As first-time home buyers, we were given the advice to find someone with the heart of a teacher who is willing to take the time to guide you through the home buying process. Additionally, to find someone who is experienced in the market. Rico was all that and more! He is kind, honest, knowledgeable, and attentive. With his help (and reputation), we were able to beat out 30+ offers to secure the starter home of our dreams — on the first offer! We never felt lost or like were being strung along. He also connected us to his perfect team (lender included) and we closed escrow in *less* than 21 days. We will recommend Rico to anyone who is looking to start their own home buying journey. He’s the man for the job!

11/9/21Emily Thompson

Google Review

Rico was fantastic every step of the way in our home buying experience. He's extremely responsive and knowledgeable. He really knows how to strategize to get you your dream home, even without an unlimited budget. He got the offer accepted on the first home we wanted, and I couldn't be happier. He was such an asset in this competitive market!

6/30/21Alfonso Lopez

Google Review

With the help of Rico Rivera we went from paying rent in the Bay Area to buying our first house then our second property in Sacramento. In today's competitive market, we not only needed someone to show us houses, but also a partner to help us strategize and make winning offers to get the home of our dreams. We got all this and much more with Rico's guidance. There is nothing to lose with him, and everything to gain.

6/16/21Anthony Manrriquez

Google Review

Man where do I begin. Went out of his way for everything including prepping house to show for sale. Talk about going above and beyond service, anything you need he has you covered 100%. Words can't even describe how pleased I am with his services. Would recommend anyone to Rico and I gurantee they will be more than pleased with his services.

6/10/21Claudia Clark

Google Review

I was very lucky to have someone recommend Rico’s services to me. He was not only extremely attentive and informative every step of the way, but made the process fun and enjoyable. I honestly didn’t know what I was getting myself into in today’s market but because I had Rico on my side I was able to secure my first home with ease!

6/5/21Karina Manrriquez

Google Review

Rico was very responsive, professional & overall an amazing experience working with him! We sold our house and purchased another within a month & he went over the top in helping us get through the whole process & encouraging us to not give up with how the market is now... i dont know what realtor would do what he did but he really gave us his 120% throughout the whole process! Thank you Rico we really appreciate you & your team! 100%

6/4/21Hector Marqurz

Google Review

Rico did an outstanding job from beginning to end. Rico started out with pointing out what may need to be done to get the most value for our home. Once this was completed, the home went onto the market. We had a great response and had several offers way over asking. We accepted an offer and had the money from our home soon after. Everything went smooth with the help of Rico.

Rico was very responsive and patient with any and all question we had. We not only sold our home, but we went into contract with buying a new home right around the same time. Rico is honest, professional, responsive, and helped my wife and I in every part of the process.

4/8/21Aaron Quinn

Google Review

Rico was amazing! We sold our home and purchased another one within a few days of each other. Our transactions were smooth and Rico made the overall experience as stress free as possible. From his friendly nature, professional treatment, to his mastered guidance, he was extremely thorough, respectful and we always felt he had our best interest at heart. Safe to say Rico is the best in the industry!!

1/21/21Don Lodge

Google Review

Rico did an amazing job helping my wife and I find our home. He's honest, hard working and most importantly ultra responsive. He quickly responded to each of our texts and emails. I found this very helpful in the current market and being a first time buyer.

1/9/21Danielle Casey

Google Review

Rico is a rock star. He went above and beyond every step of the way and made my home sale goals and needs his priority. I was already out of state when selling, and knew my property was in great hands. As a bonus, he’s just overall an amazing human and wonderful to engage with!

12/28/20Rohit Godbole

Google Review

We are incredibly happy to have found Rico to help us with our home purchase! Rico is experienced, professional, and very helpful. He puts his heart into his work, which is very evident. We consider ourselves lucky to have found such an honest, friendly, and down to earth person to work with.

12/20/20Sammy

Google Review

If I could sum up Rico's skills it would be: professional, amazing communication, and resourceful. He is an amazing realtor that is very knowledgeable about the business and perfect for first time homebuyers, such as myself. Any questions I had he answered them, found resources for me, and/or put me in communication with someone could, all without looking down on me for not being so knowleable about the terms used in regards to home buying, etc. His assistance with guiding through the home buying process did not just stop at the close of escrow, he continues to be there for his clients and provides resources as needed. I would definitely recommend him, he is the best in the business!

12/18/20Marisol Prieto-Valle

Google Review

Rico helped me buy my first home and made the process seamless and understandable. He was great to work with.

12/17/20Mashan Wolfe

Google Review

Rico was extremely professional and knowledgeable during our home purchasing process. He went out of his way to be available and answer any questions we had. We highly recommend him!

10/21/20Annette Torres

Google Review

Rico helped me sell my home in Oakdale. He was in constant communication with me, gave me great advice and was always available when I needed him. He is awesome. I couldn't have asked for anyone better to help me sell my home.

10/4/20Alma Vicenty

Google Review

One of a kind Realtor! Always exceeding expectations and even after a deal closes he follows up with his clients. Definitely the realtor to go to and refer to family and friends. Thanks Rico!!!

9/17/20Jeff J Hunter

Google Review

Rico is very professional and tuned to my needs. He has a way of getting close to you and making you feel special.

9/17/20Ian Folsom

Google Review

I am highly impressed with Rico’s positive attitude and solid work ethic. Day or night, Rico was there to answer my questions and make me feel like I was his top priority. When a friend was looking to buy a home in Sacramento, I did not hesitate to recommend Rico and Silicon East Real Estate!

9/6/20Vanessa Casillas

Google Review

Rico has always been extremely responsive & goes above and beyond each and every time. Great customer service is an understatement- its just who he is as a person! He will always have me as a customer for life! Highly recommend.

9/5/20Herman Barahona

Google Review

Rico Rivera is a professional you want on your corner! I highly recommend him for his competence, insight, and integrity.

9/4/20Ryan Lundquist

Google Review

Rico is committed to excellence in all he does. He sets the bar high. I have known him for over a decade and I highly recommend working with him.

9/4/20Gina Simon

Google Review

Rico sold our house in 7 days. We will use him in the future for an additional purchase. We we're extremely satisfied with his service.

9/4/20Christian Gallegos

Google Review

If you need an agent to help you EVERY STEP OF THE WAY this is the GUY!! This was my first home purchase and Rico was extremely patient got me the right loan agent to close super fast for when I found my home and although it took a few months and a lot of ups and downs, Rico always responded immediately and made me feel like I was his only client which I definitely knew I wasn’t. Overall 20 out of 10 stars and recommending him to all my family and anyone reading this!

9/4/20Kamele Rellamas

Google Review

Let me just start off by saying Rico is such a TOP NOTCH Real Estate Agent! He’s quick and VERY responsive when it comes to anything and everything, I mean we wanted to look at a house and texted him and he got us there within an hour. As a first time home buyer we didn’t really know what was in store for buying a home , but Rico totally made it feel like a breeze and soon before you know it.... we’re in our new home!!! Would 200% recommend Rico to be your agent!

9/4/20Mary Stanko

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9/4/20David Houseman

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9/3/20Kenneth Ha

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9/3/20Brandon Rivera

Google Review

Thank you for such a great experience!! I learned soo many new things and have already referred you to all my friends. Very happy and pleased

9/3/20James Faria

Google Review

This guy really cares!

8/19/20Katrina B

Google Review

Rico is an awesome realtor, very responsive, friendly, and made the whole process of buying a home really easy! From start to finish, finding and seeing homes, negotiating, getting inspections to getting the keys, he made everything happen quickly and with our best interest in mind. Can't say enough good things.

6/23/20Valorie Fitzgerald

Google Review

Rico and his team were amazing to work with, and I cannot recommend them enough. All through the process of selling my home, Rico thoroughly explained each step and gave me candid suggestions. I received multiple offers over asking price, and with Rico's guidance chose buyers that were able to close escrow a week early! I was grateful to have Rico's expertise and professionalism to rely on. Do not hesitate to employ Silicon East Real Estate, either as a buyer or seller. You will NOT be disappointed.

6/23/20Tara Oropeza

Google Review

My family was referred to Rico by a realtor friend in the family to navigate purchasing our first home. He proved to be accommodating with our schedules to view several homes we wanted to explore as they hit the market. Sometimes with only a days notice and he kept a good line of communication. We had a very sensitive time-line as we were expecting a baby early July and our loan type had it's own hurdles as well as our expectations and wants out of a home. Finally, nearly 20 homes viewed, our third offer was accepted and we closed escrow early this month as promised. Throughout this process, Rico was professional and personable. Officially becoming homeowners and keys being handed over his added gestures only added to the experience that much more ! He's remained helpful offering references in which we've used since becoming homeowners and continues to reach out, text, say hi, follow our renovation progress and we look forward to him remaining in contact and joining along with his family for our house warming. Isn't that what you want when doing business with someone when buying your home?! It is for us! Thanks again, Rico Rivera!
Sincerely,
The Oropeza Family

6/22/20Don Oropeza II

Google Review

Very helpful and continued to help us after closing.

5/20/20Jerrod Pehle

Google Review

Rico is the man! From start to finish, he thoroughly explained every step of the home buying process. Rico took the time to understand what we were looking for and guided our search. Rico knows the market and had a ton of very valuable relationships within the industry that helped make the process smooth. He truly has joy helping his clients find a place to call home. I could not recommend Rico more highly. Trust me, you’ll be happy you gave Rico a call!

5/16/20Kenny Blakeslee

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We had already found the home we wanted to purchase and begun discussions with the seller when we brought Rico in to help. During escrow, the deal became very problematic, but Rico’s dedication, creativity, and constant focus was able to salvage the deal.
Rico was forced to do all of the seller’s agents work for him, but he did it all with a smile on his face, utilizing his connections and resources to overcome every obstacle that presented itself.
Without Rico, the deal would have fallen through, but now we are the owners of our dream home.

4/11/20Elvia Cervantes

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Rico is professional, very knowledgeable in all areas of Realestate and, a great man! I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell their home.. specially for those that feel more comfortable with a Spanish speaking agent. He’s bilingual and is always looking to supports the community in any way that he can.

3/7/20Aron Lucas

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Rico with Silicon East Real Estate went above and beyond to help us find our first home. He listened to every thing we discussed about what we were looking for in our perfect home, payed attention to every small detail, and took care of everything for us. He made our home buying experience easy, and stress free. We will definitely be recommending him to any friends and family interest in buying a home.

1/21/20Valerie Lara

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Rico Rivera is a knowledgeable, motivated, & personable realtor that went the extra mile to get my house sold in a short time frame. With his help pricing & staging my home, I was able to sell my house in a matter of days for over the asking price. Rico was available & responsive to answer all of my questions & kept me informed of every detail regarding the sale of my home. I am forever indebted to him for his commitment to excellence and great customer service!

11/27/19Sergio Garcia

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From start to finish, Rico could not have been a better real estate agent and ally. By the end of our first phone call with him, we felt confident in his ability to represent us well, and to get the deal done when it came time. His experience and expertise were awesome, and he always made us feel heard and valued as clients.
We know exactly who to recommend for anyone buying a home near Sacramento, and we look forward to working with him again!
He's very professional, timely, and communicates well. Thank you Rico!
J&S

11/19/19Rudy Garcia

Google Review

We want to Thank Rico Rivera and his team for the professional way in which they handled our new home purchase. Right from the beginning Rico was very personable, respectful, and friendly. He did not make us feel rushed, he explained the contract and answered all my questions. He also accommodated his schedule to fit our needs. He was right on making sure all documentation was on time and closed the loan in 21 days!. We are very happy with his services and highly recommend him. Thank you Rico, We will contact you again for our future investments. Rudy and Maria

11/18/19Jay B

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I would have to agree with most of the reviews here that a 5 star rating doesn’t do Rico any justice. My situation for selling the house was difficult and required Rico to go beyond his duties as a real estate agent. What would have been a stressful time for me was negated by the fact that Rico jumped at every opportunity to make it as smooth as possible. He was always willing to lend a hand and even helped me move stuff out of the house when I needed it—definitely not something I would expect from an agent. I highly recommend using Rico and his awesome team!

10/29/19Lizzy 21

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I would give Rico and his team 10 stars if I could. My husband and I are first time home owners and we were able to buy our home in a MONTH. I would highly recommend him to anyone. The whole process was super easy and they answered all my questions in no time 👍🏼

9/8/19Joshua Rundell

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Rico has been a rockstar throughout the entire buying process, and goes above and beyond for his clients. He has been a blessing and has made me and my wifes home buying experience extremely pleasant. I would (and do) recommend him to family and friends in a heartbeat. He's an awesome realtor and helped my wife and I buy our first home.

8/8/19Guy Montoya II

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My wife and I were in the market for a new home and Rico was great. He has many years of experience and it shows, he is very knowledgeable and more importantly he made us feel comfortable throughout the home buying process. He never once made us feel rushed when looking at homes and we felt like he had our best interest in mind. Rico was available and if he wasnt goin to be, he let us know ahead of time. I would definitely recommend him and his team to friends and family for home buying needs. We feel like we developed a friendship and we found a home we love. Thankyou Rico!

8/6/19Charlotte Scully

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Rico is an agent who truly cares about his customers. He helped my husband and I purchase our first home in Elk Grove, CA. He made the process easy and stress free. We even closed within 30 days! Rico was there every step of the way! He was available evenings, weekends, and even early mornings to assist with questions. Rico has tons of experience, advocates for his clients and truly values each person. I would definitely recommend him in the future!

7/20/19Alfonso López

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5 stars are not enough to rate Rico. He is not just an agent, he is a new friend who educated us about what it means to be a new home owner, helped us discover the entire city of Sacramento and decide the neighborhood in which we wanted to live, took care of us and our interests in each new step we took. He taught us strategies to make a strong offer to get the house we wanted, and he gave us even emotional support at times when some circumstances were not in our favor. I could continue to make an endless list of reasons why I would recommend Rico, but I must continue painting my new home. Thank you Rico for making this possible.

7/20/19Ivette Carolina Agudelo

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Having Rico as a Realtor was the best decision we made. As a first time home buyers, we needed someone with experience and that were able to provide guidance during the process at this important time of our lives, and he did it in the best way possible. He is super attentive, he really cares about providing a 5 starts customer service, but actually he goes beyond that. Definitely Rico is someone that you want to have in your team, at the end of the day, you and the realtor are a team working for the same goal, and he makes everything so much easier. 1000% recommended! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

7/11/19Sandra gonzalez Jimenez

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(Translated by Google) Rico Rivera is the best real estate agent, a great person, very efficient and very fast. If you are buying a house, call Rico Rivera, he is the best of the best.

(Original)
RICO RIVERA ES EL MEJOR AGENTE DE VIENES RAÍCES, UNA GRAN PERSONA ,ES MUY EFICIENTE Y MUY RAPIDO , SI ESTAS COMPRANDO CASA LLAMA A RICO RIVERA EL ES EL MEJOR DE LOS MEJORES.

6/30/19Margarita Magallon

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Rico helped us buy our first home in Elk Grove, he is an amazing agent. He takes care of your family from beginning to end. You never have to worry about what comes next in the buying process because he is already a step ahead. He is extremely diligent with the entire process. Furthermore, he invests ample time to know his clients needs and fulfills all expectations . We absolutely recommend choosing Rico as your agent.

5/29/19Adan Ramirez

Google Review

1st time Homebuyers and Rico made the process of purchasing our home easy!

5/10/19Edgar Sanchez

Google Review

Rico and I recently did a deal together and he was professional and on time with tasks. It’s a pleasure doing business with a true professional.

5/10/19Sheri S

Google Review

I have known Rico for several years. I think he’s just amazing. His care and concern for his people is evident in the way he treats not only his clients, but everyone else around him. He is a great negotiator, is patient and very knowledgeable. I would recommend him to anyone who has questions about real estate, Or is looking to buy or sell a home.

5/10/19Matt Brohman

Google Review

Rico is awesome! He’s got years of experience in the industry which helps tremendously. Rico is informative and transparent and he’s a problem solver! If you use Rico you won’t regret it at all.

5/10/19David Boliard

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5/8/19Brian Montero

Google Review

Rico is a very knowledgeable realtor, attentive person, and great human being. He helped us around for about a month trying to land that dream place. We were finally able to spot a great place and he walked us through the process until we were able to get that place. Follow his advices and you'll be able to get the home you want. I highly recommend him to anyone.

5/7/19Nancy

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I'm currently working with Rico to sell, and buy a home. I've worked with other realtors before, and Rico will always be our go to guy! No fears working with Rico. Give him a try, YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!!

5/6/19Sarah Guidi

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Rico was an awesome agent, he went above and beyond even though some things got frustrating towards the end he was always ready to do whatever to get things done.