Google reviewers rate Derek Essary 5 out of 5 stars based on 48 reviews, noting his owner replies to 67% of comments. Clients frequently describe his services as thorough and professional, highlighting his responsiveness, local market knowledge, and ability to guide both first-time and experienced buyers and sellers through transactions. Recurring themes include his patience in answering questions, clear communication, and assistance with pricing and marketing strategies. No common criticisms appear in the provided excerpts, which consist entirely of five-star feedback.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 48 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 48 Google reviews (48 with written comments, 8 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 67% of reviews.
Most recent review: May 12, 2026.
Service: Home Staging Service serving Gilroy, California.
Data from Google, last updated November 11, 2026.
Star ratings
48 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars48100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 48 written reviews
99%praise
Praise10699%
Complaints11%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude3331%
Would recommend1918%
Speed & response1716%
Communication1110%
Quality & results109%
Honesty & trust109%
Price & value77%
What customers talk about
We read 48 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“We are a young family in our 30s with two children and when we had our consultation he was very friendly and informative.”
“We thank them from the bottom of our hearts, and highly highly recommend.”
“We quickly sold our home and it's due to their background work in getting it listed and making the showings for our owner occupied home.”
“He is very knowledgeable in the whole process, and always explained our options in terms we could understand .”
“Derek was thorough in his presentation of material to us to help us decide how to proceed with our home.”
“If you’re buying/selling you’re first home, they will guide you and will be honest with you.”
“The pricing was reasonable.”
People customers mention
Brittany7 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Derek is awesome! He is so kind and a joy to work with. We'd never sold a house before, and he made us so comfortable in the process. Having had our home for 32 years, it was a tough decision. Derek was extremely patient with us and and did not push us at all. He was always there to answer all of our questions, and considerate of our thoughts. He is very knowledgeable in the whole process, and always explained our options in terms we could understand .The whole process went smoothly.
We DEFINITELY recommend him!
Rob and Karen Warren
Patty DworkinLocal Guide · 32 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Patty has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Derek was thorough in his presentation of material to us to help us decide how to proceed with our home. He and his partner, Brittany, worked well in explaining the process and what they recommended for our situation. We quickly sold our home and it's due to their background work in getting it listed and making the showings for our owner occupied home. We so appreciate their help and support during this life change.
Efrain Vasquez2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Efrain has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
First time home owner here as of 5 days ago : ) Im super happy and I'm glad to have met Derek to start our home buying journey. We are a young family in our 30s with two children and when we had our consultation he was very friendly and informative. I ask a lot of questions and he was very understanding. Derek also works alongside Brittany as a team and if I had to do it again I would choose them.
Craig Diskowski1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Craig has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We did not expect a seamless and swift sale for our home in the unpredictable market that has been 2025. But, Derek and Brittany delivered, with exemplary service, responsiveness, and professionalism. Just WOW! We thank them from the bottom of our hearts, and highly highly recommend.
Nick Guevara3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Nick has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Derek and Brittany were amazing all around! Selling a home is very stressful and a lot of work, but they made the process seamless. They are very informative, QUICK to respond, and by far two of the most helpful realtors you can find in Morgan Hill. We will never forget what they did for us and we highly recommend them. If you’re buying/selling you’re first home, they will guide you and will be honest with you. Thank you Derek and Brittany!
Joyce Reyes9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Joyce has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Derek made selling our home smooth and stress-free. He came prepared with a strong pricing and marketing strategy, kept us informed every step of the way, and negotiated a great result for us. We really appreciated his professionalism, honesty, and responsiveness throughout the entire process. We’d confidently recommend Derek to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable agent!
Teri Hinmon2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Teri has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Listing with Derek and his partner Brittany was an amazing and professional experience from start to finish. Derek was sensitive to all the emotions that we were going through with our sale. He gently guided us in making decisions on which directions to take throughout the process. He presented scenarios that were backed up with knowledge and expertise from his wealth of experiences as a successful seasoned realtor. Derek is recognized and respected by his colleagues and industry professionals. We knew were in trusting and kind hands with Derek. We enthusiastically and highly recommend Derek if you are looking for a top notch realtor who also happens to be fun to work with!
Rick C2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Rick has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Outstanding Real Estate Agent
Derek is truly an expert in his field. From start to finish, he was instrumental in ensuring our home sold quickly and smoothly. His accessibility, kindness, and unwavering support made the entire process seamless and stress-free. We always felt informed and confident in his guidance. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable and dedicated real estate agent, Derek is the one to trust.
Tom Stephenson1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Tom has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Derek was fantastic to work with. His knowledge and professionalism shown through at each step in our home sale process. Would recommend him to anyone considering selling a home.
Kumudu Herath3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kumudu has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We were lucky to have met Derek & Brittany! Gilroy was a new city to us and we were also not sure if we were going to buy an investment property or a home for us. After several weekends with Derek & Brittany showing us many properties for both purposes we fell in love with Gilroy and found a lovely home for us! Both Derek & Brittany took the time to understand our needs and made the process simple. They are super organized, knowledgeable and such a pleasure to work with!
