Written by The Davis Team at eXp Realty about its own services. Facts are sourced and dated below.
First-time buyers in Contra Costa and Solano County pick The Davis Team at eXp Realty for reasons you can check yourself: patient answers, help when an inspection raises doubts, and 106 Google reviews, 4.9 average (Google Business Profile, checked November 9, 2026). Several of those reviews describe a first purchase.
Can I ask every question I have?
Yes, and first-time buyers usually have plenty. Farzana’s February 2021 Google review of Bill covers it in one line:
“He answers all my questions (and trust me I have a lot).” (Farzana, 5 stars, February 2021)
Write your list down before the first call. Nothing on it is too basic.
Will the process feel less overwhelming?
Michael’s May 2022 Google review, about buying his first home with a team agent, says the agent took the intimidating process of buying a home and made it easy. Ask how the team would plan each step with you.
What happens if the inspection worries me?
Michael also wrote that if he needed a second opinion on an inspection, his agent could get someone there for him immediately. Ask how the team would handle a report that raises questions before you write an offer.
Will someone be straight with me about a house?
Tommy (Google review, December 2021) wrote that Bill wouldn’t put you in a bad deal or let you get something that wasn’t right for you, and will let you know a property’s potential for future sweat equity. Hearing early that a house is not the one can spare you a costly mistake.
Will I find out about extra monthly costs before I commit?
HOA dues and Mello-Roos special taxes can change what a home really costs each month. The team keeps local guides for 31 places in Contra Costa and Solano County (davisteamexp.com, October 2026), including Does this Hercules home have Mello-Roos or HOA fees?. Confirm the numbers on the county tax bill and HOA documents, and take tax questions to a tax professional.
Is it one agent or a whole team?
Both. You work with an assigned team agent, and the rest of the team backs that agent up. K’s June 2024 Google review says everyone contributed to reaching the finish line. The team is RealTrends Verified, 2025 (by volume).
What about the home after this one?
Elizabeth (Google review, May 2021) bought her first home with Bill, and three years later Bill helped her sell and buy her next home with his team. Brandon (Google review, March 2021) also sold his first home and upgraded with Bill.
When might another option fit better?
If you want one person on every call and every showing, a solo agent may suit you better. If you are buying outside Contra Costa or Solano County, look for help based there. The profile includes one 1-star review (January 2022). Read it alongside the rest. Commissions are negotiable and not set by law, so get the terms in writing whoever you hire.
Comparing towns first? Start with Hercules vs Pinole vs Vallejo or buying your first home in Hercules.
Questions people also ask
Is my first call with the team a commitment?
No. Use it to learn the steps, ask your questions and find out who your team agent would be.
Should I talk to a lender before I call?
You can call the team first. Preapproval from a lender usually comes early in the search, and the team can explain where it fits.
How do I pay the team when I buy?
It depends on your buyer agreement and the deal. Commissions are negotiable and not set by law, so ask on the first call and get the terms in writing.
Next step: call (510) 949-5525 and ask for a first-time buyer walk-through.
Last updated: November 2026.
The Davis Team is a real estate team at eXp Realty of California, Inc., DRE #01878277. Bill Davis, DRE #01880656.