Cheryl is a gem - she is an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the home buying process. We worked with many other agents for the last year and a half and after working with Cheryl for less than a month, we were able to find our new home in our ideal neighborhood. She listens, works for you, and provides insights, which a lot of other agents simply did not do for us. Through our experience with Cheryl, there was no doubt in our minds that she had our backs at every step of the way. When we inquired about a property, she'd be on a call with the other agent and filling us in on the status of a property and getting details on if the house would be above our budget or not. During the closing process, she was very close to the details, following up with the listing agent to ensure milestones would be met in order to close on time. Not to mention, her work ethic throughout the process is admirable Honestly, I can't praise Cheryl enough. She truly cares about her clients - she's not just opening doors for you and collecting a check, she works hard to ensure you are getting the best deal. The real estate business requires tough skin, knowledge, and foresight - she as all three. I wouldn't want to go up against Cheryl in a game of chess or poker, but I am so grateful had her on our side during this process! read more

I worked with Cheryl for the purchase of my first property in California. She helped me to locate the perfect property, and her expertise and guidance were invaluable throughout a competitive bidding process and quick closing. I was prepared for a long, difficult search, but Cheryl helped everything to run smoothly. On top of her professionalism, she is an absolute pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her. read more

My husband and I had the absolute pleasure of working with Cheryl as first-time homebuyers, and we couldn't have asked for a better guide through the process. From the very start, Cheryl's expertise stood out--she pointed out areas in the home that needed attention, many of which we would never have noticed ourselves. She connected us with a fantastic network of local vendors, including flooring specialists and contractors, making what could have been an overwhelming process so much more manageable. One of the most valuable pieces of advice she gave us was to take our time: to address the immediate repairs and live in the space for a while before diving into any major renovations. That perspective has been invaluable and saved us from making rushed decisions. Beyond her practical guidance, Cheryl is simply a joy to work with. She's friendly, responsive, honest, and incredibly communicative. Even after we closed escrow, she has stayed in touch, providing updates and recommendations that show how much she genuinely cares about her clients. We can't speak more highly of Cheryl and will wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell in the area. If you're searching for a realtor who's knowledgeable, trustworthy, and truly invested in your success, Cheryl is the one to call! read more

Cheryl helped us buy a home we love in Berkeley. She was recommended to us by friends, and from the moment we contacted her, we felt very well taken care of. We are new to the Bay and Cheryl introduced us to many different neighborhoods and types of homes, encouraging us to take our time and get a feel for the region. We had a million questions about every aspect of the process and she always had a knowledgeable and patient answer for us. Cheryl could always explain why a house was priced a certain way, evaluate its advantages and disadvantages, and advise us on what kind of offer to make - if any. (She once discouraged us from making an offer on an overpriced house, and we are grateful for it.) We absolutely trusted her to help us make the right decisions. Even after closing, Cheryl continues to help us with recommendations for service providers and advice. read more

I have been in real estate business for over 40 years. In these four decades I have worked with many Agents and Brookers at different times. I can easily say the best of all of them is Cheryl Berger. She is incredible and amazing. From the moment we talked, having looked at my failed listing of several months ago pictures, she told me she knew what was wrong with that listing and help me, for over two months, to take my house into the market correctly in this latest round. She project managed me, getting the house into a pristine condition and also helped with financing money to repair and upgrade the house to be able to compete in this tight market, including a great team of contractors who also did an amazing job in their own areas. All her suggestions were dead center correct. She pointed to things that matters to buyers, which I was totally unaware of. Did an amazing job, pricing the house correctly, produced amazing pictures of the house and marketed the house beautifully, where they buyers bought the house considerably over the asking price with very minimal contingencies. Remarkable! Her calm, professional, caring, respectable and experience personally played a missive role in selling the house. We will be working with her going forward for any real estate needs. I highly recommend her any moment for any deal no matter how complex. She loves challenges and with her proven record to me, she will be able to achieve the highest best results. read more

Cheryl has helped us buy two homes in the east bay. We are "repeat business" for a reason - she knows everything and everyone but never overwhelms you with information. She is no nonsense and straight to the point which saved us a lot of time and energy. She has our best interest at heart, at times giving us advice on what is right for our family, even if it meant she would make less money. We will keep coming back to Cheryl for all our real estate needs and recommend her to all of our friends. read more

Cheryl helped us land in a wonderful home that we are thrilled with. Her years of experience gave us the guidance and confidence we needed, and the result is a home and process we feel thrilled with. Cheryl was marvelous to work with, at every stage of the process: Her initial consultation helped significantly narrow our focus and budget, unsticking us from months of ambiguity about what we wanted and what we could afford. As we visited open houses, she was responsive and helpful in offering her view on the pros & cons of a property, and her prediction on price point. When we found the home we wanted, she gave a personal tour and shared her take with a keen & professional eye, noticing things we would never have seen ourselves (both problems & opportunities). She was a steady and confident hand in the negotiation, and immensely helpful logistically as we navigated inspections, mortgages, etc. I can't recommend Cheryl more highly for anyone looking to buy in the East Bay. read more

With expertise, thoughtfulness, great taste, humor, and complete knowledge of the market, Cheryl Berger, my real estate broker at Compass, transformed my home into the most stunning property in the Oakland Hills--it JUST sold and closed in less than two weeks!! She had promised that my property would get top dollar, and it did just that!! Why not allow CHERYL do the same for you!?! Jane read more

Cheryl was our therapist, contractor, and cheerleader all wrapped into one. We had made the huge decision to move across the country. We loved our 1920s bungalow. Cheryl came in, and despite it needing a few things, warmed our hearts with her love of historic houses. Weeks before we left Cheryl had estimates, a cost analysis, and soothed my data-driven heart that spending a little was going to help a lot. We packed up, left for New England, and later that day Cheryl and her team were there. They hit every timing milestone. Cheryl kept us informed all along the way and we sold for a significant percentage over asking. It was the smoothest, least stressful part of our huge adventure to a new life. Thank you Cheryl! We owe you some maple syrup! read more

Cheryl is fantastic. She is a real advocate for her client and a true 'pros pro'. Finding a home in this crazy market is always tough...but it is made easier when you work with someone who understands both buyer needs AND the selling process. I can't recommend her enough! read more

We worked with Cheryl and succeeded in getting our dream home - it incredibly easy to work with her! As first time buyers, we were on this crazy journey but Cheryl held our hands throughout the entire process. She had thoughtful and great advice during the process and was always patient and kind to us, managing our lack of experience. We leaned on her for every single question we had and am grateful to have been able to do that. In addition to being so on top of everything she does, Cheryl has such a great sense of humor and is a joy to be around. We had a lot of fun working with Cheryl - we are definitely super happy to have finally landed a home, but will miss working with her! If you're looking for a kind, experienced, and hard working realtor, Cheryl is it! read more

My wife and I spoke with a few different real estate agents when we were looking for someone to sell our home. We chose to work with Cheryl because we appreciated that she was transparent, trustworthy, and informative. This was our first time selling a property and she guided us through the process in the most professional way possible, and exceeded expectations. Even though we were concerned about listing our home during the holiday season, we followed Cheryl's advice and sold our condo in 7 days at a great price. Cheryl was steady, professional, and upbeat, and made the process a breeze. We will work with Cheryl again and we strongly recommend her to anybody looking for a great real estate agent. read more

Cheryl is amazing! I believe I can confidently say this considering we've moved 14 times, due to job relocation or assignment. Cheryl was referred to us when relocating to the Bay Area doing the COVID-era and she was so delightful and supportive. The market was super-hot at the time and so when we were out of town and a listing we were interested came up, she conducted her own video walk-thru of the house giving excellent commentary. She then represented us again when we sold the mid-century home. We were halfway through a remodel and she provided us the confidence and reassurance she and her team of professionals could come in and finish the project and wow, it came out great! In both cases we got what we expected in terms of money and exceeded our timing. She not only is a lovely person, Cheryl is a professional... strong, poised, reliable, knowledgeable and tactful. She has a wonderful demeanor and the best we've worked with! read more

Cheryl is definitely the one if you are looking for a competent, compassionate and responsive real estate agent. Her suggestions were always right on the button and moved things along at a comfortable pace. She seemed to know exactly what I was thinking! She is also a delight to work with as a person. So glad to have her ! read more

Cheryl was instrumental in putting us in our first home. With a hearty laugh and a generous sense of humor, she quickly guided us through defining what we needed from a new home, quickly adapting her search criteria and listings as we honed in on the neighborhood, price range, and features that were right for us. Unbelievably, we won on the first house we bid on, thanks in no small part to Cheryl's wise counsel and canny ability to read the market and the individual situation. In talking with friends about this after the fact, they were stunned that was even possible, given the white-hot market in the East Bay during the pandemic. This was actually our second dealing with Cheryl, as we met her when she helped my mother sell an as-is home in need of some TLC in Oakland. We were stunned her efficiency at generating numerous above-asking offers on what we viewed as an albatross. In all, I don't think you can go wrong with Cheryl in your corner. She knows the market, she knows everyone, and frankly, she's just a very nice person and really fun to spend time with during a stressful time of life. read more

Our adult children recommended Cheryl to us when they bought and sold their homes. Cheryl was exceptional to work with as she guided us in renovating and selling a house through an estate process. Cheryl was everything we needed to get through what could have been a potentially difficult experience. Instead, she seamlessly managed the construction, landscaping, interior design, advertising and sale. Cheryl is a delight to work with. She is knowledgeable, attentive to our needs, caring and very professional. read more

If you are looking for an agent who goes above and beyond in every possible way, look no further. Cheryl is nothing short of amazing. She was recommended to me by friends who had recently closed on a new home in Oakland and I am so glad to have made that call. Cheryl lives in the community and knows her area very well. She understands the nuance of each neighborhood in Oakland and can help you get the most bang for your buck. As someone who has renovated properties, Cheryl has great contractor references and is able to help you assess the condition of a home before you pay for costly inspections. She also has infinite patience, and that was really important to me as I was freaking out in a probate sale with an inexperienced agent representing the seller. Cheryl is as good as it gets! read more

Cheryl was great and very knowledgeable on the process. She helped us find the perfect home for us and our dogs! She is personable and we enjoyed getting to work with her! If you need a strong and knowledgeable realtor work with Cheryl! read more

Cheryl helped guide me through the sale of my condo and made the process very seamless while I was pregnant with my first child. Cheryl's keen eye, great experience in the area and clear/quick communication lifted much weight off my shoulders throughout the staging, showing and sales process. Thank you Cheryl! read more

Cheryl was integral in the purchase of our home in the Oakland hills. As we are moving from out of state, she arranged multiple showings for the one day we were able to be in the area, and took all the necessary precautions during COVID. She then helped us craft a very competitive offer in a hot real estate market and worked with our lenders to execute a nearly flawless 20 day close. Her knowledge of the area, willingness to provide seasoned guidance and manage action on the ground has proved invaluable. We get to live in our dream home in our dream neighborhood and could not have done it without her. If you need an agent with oodles of experience that is a pleasure to boot, Cheryl is your person. read more

Cheryl delivers what she promises. She's a great communicator, hits her timelines, is very professional, very experienced, efficient, and both prepped and sold my home for a top dollar. read more

We recently had Cheryl sell our home in San Leandro. We have known Cheryl many years and could not have been happier with the success we had in selling our home. Her experience and professionalism is like no other. She communicates during the entire process and is on top of every detail. In fact, we listed and sold our home all while we were on a month long vacation, and she and her team handled it all flawlessly. Her marketing materials are all top notch and she did an excellent job getting us multiple offers over our asking price. Should we ever have another home to sell in the East Bay we know Cheryl is the only one we will ever consider selling it! read more

Cheryl recently helped us buy our first home. We'd been looking off and on for 3 years and used 3 other realtors. We met with Cheryl one weekend and the next weekend our offer was accepted. Cheryl has extensive knowledge of the Oakland area, is very thorough and knowledgeable about homes, and is a stellar negotiator. We got our offer accepted with 2 contingencies and the seller did $30k worth of work before move in. Definitely work with Cheryl, she's the best and recommend her very highly! read more

Cheryl is truly a miracle-worker. She was my realtor when I purchased my first home in 2015 and I had such an amazing experience working with her that I didn't hesitate to call her again when my husband and I decided to sell my home in Oakland and relocate to Idaho. We listened to all of her advice, spent months painting and meticulously fixing the house up, and it paid off! We closed $110k over our dream price. I don't think anyone else could have achieved such amazing results. On top of everything else, Cheryl is just a lovely and fun person to interact with. She's the perfect realtor to have on your side. read more

Cheryl helped us find and buy our first home, and we couldn't have asked for more. I made contact with Cheryl nearly two years prior, from across the country, as we were contemplating a move to the Bay Area. I just started perusing her listings, saving the ones I liked. She seemed to always have the best ones. She was always 100% honest about the potential of certain properties, how quickly they'd move, what she thought they'd eventually close for, and managed our expectations perfectly. When we finally got serious, she took us seriously. We talked about our goals, she tailored her listings to fit them, kept us appraised of upcoming open houses, met us at properties where possible, and eventually helped us find and close on the most perfect fit for our family. She was with us through the entire process, advocating on our behalf, holding our hands through the tough parts, and explaining anything we didn't understand. Can't recommend her highly enough! read more

Cheryl was our agent in both a purchase and sale in Oakland. Cheryl is an amazing realtor, we cannot recommend her highly enough! Her experience in the east bay market means no curve ball will stump her, her network of contractors is excellent, and her staging and photography will teams make your property shine. read more

I have two friends whose property was terribly neglected and they were very challenging to work with. Cheryl's patience and optimism was beyond what I can adequately describe. There were many problems with the house that needed expertise and attention, and she had a roster of experienced people to recommend to help. If she felt as frustrated as I did with the situation and my friends, she never showed it, but just kept going forward, even when the challenges were daunting. We were fortunate to get a price that will enable my friends to stay in assisted living for many years, and I believe Cheryl's marketing, knowledge of the market and persistence were key to that happening. We are very grateful, and I've already recommended her to anyone whom I think might need an agent in this area. read more

Cheryl came highly recommended - and for good reason! My husband and I went into the process of finding a house in Oakland with a lot of trepidation: It's a crazy market, we were on a relatively tight timeline, and had some very specific requests (In the hills but not too high! Flat yard but still hilly! Close to the village but not too close! Rural feel but still urban! You get the idea...) Cheryl held our hands throughout the entire process and took our needs seriously, sharing her thoughtful and experienced insights but never pressuring us. She always replied quickly to our endless emails, met us at all kinds of crazy hours, and managed our anxiety and inexperience with grace. Cheryl went out of her way to help us, giving us insights on the specifics of the local market, editing my typos in a letter to sellers, and even researching comps herself to argue a too-low appraisal. We were able to purchase the *first* house that we bid on - amazing considering the market and our specific requirements. If you're looking for a kind, thoughtful, experienced, and hard working realtor, Cheryl is the one for you. read more

Cheryl helped us sell our house in the Oakland Hills and we couldn't be happier! She had fantastic ideas for how to prep the house for sale. Her term of contractors did great work at reasonable prices and the staging was perfect. Cheryl quarterbacked the entire process and got the house to market quickly. We ended up with 7 offers and we sold the house for more than we expected! read more

From the first time I contacted Cheryl to get information on the real estate market in Maxwell Park, without even knowing when I could get our duplex on the market, Cheryl showed true compassion and a willingness to help three different sellers navigate the sale of our shared property. About a year later, when we were finally ready to sell, I felt that at every step of the way Cheryl listened to and understood our needs and made it happen. I worked with her from out of state and with every communication I had the utmost confidence in her abilities to read the market and get our duplex ready to sell. Cheryl's confidence and vast network of contacts made the process of selling a home in Oakland seamless. I could not be happier with my entire experience with Cheryl. You can tell she loves what she does. read more

I would highly recommend working with Cheryl! She navigated my family through the stressful process of finding a home in the Bay Area. She was so thoughtful in her approach and really listened to our needs like a friend or family member would. You can tell she really loves what she does and truly cares for her clients. We are happy in our new home and thankful that my friend referred her to us! read more

Cheryl was wonderful! We were first-time home-buyers and she helped us navigate the whole home-buying process smoothly. As first-timers, we were very nervous and sent Cheryl a ridiculous number of emails and texts every day, which she always responded to quickly and happily. She has also been very responsive to our questions post-purchase - even when she was travelling for the holiday weekend. Not only was Cheryl a pleasure to work with but she, amazingly, negotiated our final purchase price to $20,000 under list! I would absolutely recommend Cheryl to any and all potential buyers. read more

Cheryl is AMAZING! I am a repeat client and would highly recommend Cheryl for anyone buying or selling a home. Cheryl is very knowledgeable and she is excellent at guiding her clients through the home buying and selling process. Cheryl is both practical and empathetic and gives realistic advice. We're now settled in our new home and we couldn't be happier! read more

Cheryl is the kind of realtor you want, she made herself available, and was always helpful and knowledgeable. My husband and I were on a strict budget with a lot of special requirements, plus we had twins on the way, so we were under a serious time crunch to find a house! Cheryl showed us more than houses, since we were new to the East Bay, she took the time to show us neighborhoods, restaurants and markets so we could truly make an informed decision. As first time home buyers, we had a lot of questions and Cheryl made us feel comfortable, addressing them all in a complete, professional and friendly manner. We never felt silly asking any of our questions. If and when we decide to move again, Cheryl will be our first call. Alyssa & Jason read more

Cheryl recently helped me sell my home in Oakland. From the beginning, it required a lot of work on her part since I had already moved from the area and was working with arelocation company. She made the process as painless as possible. She recommended and met numerous contractors and inspectors at my property. She also gave me invaluable advice about preparing my home to go on the market, to include small touches like new light fixtures. She kept me apprised about the process since I was living cross country, and found a buyer who paid well above my list price. Last, but not least, she talked me down from the ledge a number of times because of my frustration with the requirements of the relocation company. I cannot recommend Cheryl enough for her patience, advice, and expertise in the local market. read more

Cheryl is fantastic! I was looking for a house in the Oakland area and she was incredibly helpful. She gave her honest opinion on the various neighborhoods and steered me towards the better areas that still fit within my budget. When I finally found "the" house, she made sure that we came out on top of the bidding war. When that house had difficulties due to the tenants not wanting to leave, she kept me constantly informed and updated. Cheryl was incredibly professional, but also real. She never came off as fake or disingenuous. I trusted her implicitly, which is something I did not expect to find in a realtor. She loves her job and it shows in her abilities. I will assuredly use her the next time I'm in need of a realtor and will be recommending her to everyone I know. read more

Cheryl is AMAZING! She really knows the ins and outs of the housing market. We never would have managed to get our house ready to sell if Cheryl hadn't helped us. She is thoughtful, caring, professional, and just a dram to work with. She understood our needs and helped us get an excellent price for our house. I would recommend to to anyone looking to sell or buy a house in the Bay Area! read more

Cheryl completely managed the readiness for sale and sale of our home in Berkeley and did a wonderful job. Because of COVID-19 requirements, we moved out of the home, and Cheryl then oversaw the work that needed to get done to prep for sale. Her vendors were on schedule and on budget. She had the house ready in 5 weeks and it sold a few weeks later at a great price. She was really easy to work with even in this challenging environment and we would happily work with her again. read more

I could not recommend Cheryl more highly for your home buying or selling needs. She was the perfect agent to get us through a very tight (self-imposed) deadline of getting our home listed and sold quickly. In that tiny window, Cheryl kept things on track seemingly effortlessly. Her can-do attitude helped get us through more than one melt-down and her attention to the details clearly shines at every step of the process. Home selling (and buying) is no easy task on any level, you need someone with her experience, great attitude and expertise to navigate you through. I would recommend Cheryl to anyone wanting the best. read more

Buying a home in the Bay Area can seem like a daunting task. And if you're thinking about doing it, you've probably had that exact thought. And if you're the kind of person who has zero experience buying a home anywhere, as I was, you probably think the process is full of pitfalls that you can't predict and that you'll end up buying some dilapidated wreck in a horrible area with a mortgage the size of a small country. To be honest, that fear is probably not far from reality, which is why all my friends told me (and I am re-telling to you) that you need to have a good agent on one's side. This is why I highly recommend Cheryl Berger. She understood that I was very new to the process and she took great care in explaining even the finest points to me to make sure that I knew what was going on; so that I could make informed decisions at every step in the home-buying process: finding a place, understanding what made a listing a good or bad one for me, understanding the disclosures, making a good offer, closing, etc. And she was always on the ball, making sure I had all appropriate forms signed and submitted on time. This last point is very important for all those SF busybodies. Cheryl worked hard for me, and she gave me her honest opinion about potential homes, prices, locations, etc. When it came time to talk with the selling agents, she was a strong advocate for me. And she is a very nice person, which helps a lot. When you put down a lot of money on a home, it is so nice to have that reassurance in having someone tell you that what you're doing is the right thing and that you made a good choice. Cheryl was that reassurance for me. Thank you Cheryl!! read more