Julie is very well connected in Berkeley and worked extra hard to help us get an offer in that was…read moresuccessful. She also helped us navigate all the details that come up before and after closing.

"Julie really knows the Claremont / Elmwood neighborhood. Julie has been our family realtor since…read more1987 when we were selling our 1st home in the Berkeley/Oakland Hills and buying our 2nd home in the Claremont area. She's a dynamo. She works very hard, is savvy, tenacious and smart, and will help you in a most positive way, be it selling or buying. We highly recommend her!" -The Wintons, BUYERS & SELLERS.

Thank you very much for the time and energy you put into helping us with the purchase of our new…read morehome and the sale of our old home. As well as the many years of showing us houses, so that we could find our dream house. You understood our pickiness and always made sure that we had information on the homes we were interested in as quick as possible so that we could act accordingly. And when we finally found our perfect home, you ensured we were able to get our house on the market in record time. Throughout the entire purchase and sale process you were always very professional and did what you could to assist us. We know it was not always easy, but you held our hand throughout and we greatly appreciated your support. Thank you Heba for helping us secure our dream home?

I was referred to Heba by a family member many years ago, I found myself in a very difficult…read moresituation and had to sell my condo. From the moment I met Heba, I knew she was the agent I needed. She was instrumental, positive, and professional through the entire process. Heba still continues to amaze me with her upbeat and positive attitude. I recently called her for advise and my anxiety disappeared before we completed the call. If you find yourself needing a real estate agent, trust no one but Heba!

Christine was absolutely phenomenal through our entire home buying process representing us in the…read morenegotiations. She was knowledgeable, professional and responsive to our needs. It made the process stress free from start to finish. if you are looking for an honest hard working realtor Christine is the one.

Christine did a terrific job selling our home in a challenging market. She kept us informed at…read moreevery stage, from listing our property to negotiating offers and handling the details of the closing process. Her attention to detail and organization were impeccable and her professionalism and integrity throughout the process left a lasting impression. She was diligent and thorough in keeping us up to date with what was going on in the market. Her marketing efforts ensured maximum exposure and she left no stone unturned when looking to find the right buyer. Christine was able to bring multiple offers to the table. In addition, Christine was very easy to work with, very responsive, and always addressed our questions and concerns promptly. We highly recommend Christine to anyone seeking a seller's agent who goes above and beyond to deliver outstanding results. Thank you, Christine, for making our selling experience so successful! MG

Practically speaking, FDR once said, "Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried…read moreaway. it's about the safest investment in the world." Emotionally speaking, Burt Bacharach wrote, "A chair is not a house and a house is not a home." I'm not sure which muse I was following when I typed "Best Realtors Oakland" on SFiST in December, but I was extremely lucky to have found Joe. I had owned a house in Oakland for quite a number of years. When I first bought it in my financially undernourished youth, I invested money to turn it into a duplex, and then years later I moved out to turn it into a full rental property. When long-term tenants left in November, I reached a moment of reflection when I decided to sell the house. That and freedom from the chains of property management. Without selling experience on my own, I reached out to Joe blindly, and I immediately had a strong sense of competence and trust that never wavered during the entire process. Since this house was truly not a home, at least for me, it needed some overdue repairs and a visual facelift, which initially overwhelmed me since I thought I would have to take care of it myself. However, Joe and his team took complete control and managed all the work and my cost expectations. They convinced me of the value of staging, which I honestly didn't know was essential in helping prospective buyers visualize the possibilities with the house. I mean, da-yum, this house be lookin' good (photo: https://bit.ly/381IA3e). By March, we were ready for a couple of weekends of open houses, and multiple offers emerged, an enviable situation for a seller in a high-demand market. It wouldn't have happened had it not been the meticulous efforts of Joe, Alicia, and their team. They really made the whole process much smoother and far less problematic than it could've been if I was left to my own devices. When I took that final look back at my house...excuse me, THE house, I finally recognized that Franklin and Burt were both right. Who da' thunk?

3 deals down…read more I have used other agents but this is now my go to. 3 properties in, I think it's self explanatory I trust him. Pricing wizard. He gets you the bang for the buck, buying or selling. No need for extensive remodels while selling, but also can negotiate well when buying. A very easy person to deal with (and will speak up if issues arise), nice guy but he is far from timid. Plan to continue to use him without question. Nice person as well, very easy to work with, even if I am personally frustrated, he makes it work.

We got the house what more can we say....well honestly it took 2 years of getting outbid, but…read moreRebecca stood by our side the entire time. She sent constant emails of current listings in the price range we required. She met us at open houses & knew the comps of recent houses sold in the neighborhoods we liked. She was professional, personable,kept us informed throughout the entire bidding process. She worked tirelessly, never giving up hope (at times I did). She was never overbearing, nor overly opinionated. She is a class act. In summary the house we purchased was a house we got out bid on over 1 year ago. A year later in November she takes us to the same house, we didn't remember, but apparently the previous sale didn't go through. We put in our bid and low and behold we got our dream house, the location, single story, 3/2, no HOA, green space, Check! When we decided to do some remodeling prior to moving in she even knew the contractor, the painter & other helpful hints to make this house our own. We still keep in contact because we plan on using her again. And so should you.

Rebecca is amazing! My husband and I were looking to purchase our first home in Oakland and were…read moregetting increasingly frustrated by the competitive bidding process and an East Bay realtor who kept trying to push us to waive all contingencies in our offers. A friend suggested we refocus our search in San Rafael and recommended Rebecca and the rest is history! Rebecca is the best for first-time home-buyers who--like me--may need a lot of hand-holding. She guided us through every step: bidding, escrow, inspections, everything! She was by our side during the entire process and still keeps in touch! I will definitely use Rebecca again (you know, when we can upgrade and move to Southern Marin ;)).

Can't say thank you enough for all the help Arfel has given us during this homebuying process! He…read morehas guided us through as our real estate agent with much knowledge and patience, which we really needed as first time homebuyers. He took time to understand what we were looking for. His background in other real-estate-related areas has also provided us much needed guidance in selecting through options in the market that are older homes with much bigger lots (the lot size is a huge factor for us.) If you are looking for an agent that will really work with you, this is your sign right here. We definitely recommend his services!

Being a first time home buyer, Arfel Pitogo is everything you look for in a real estate agent! His…read morestrong personalized approach and genuine care and support was a A++ for us. Outstanding communication skills every step of the way through the whole process was very comforting. His great market knowledge and negotiation skills helped us achieved our dream home! I highly recommend Arfel to anyone who is looking to buy a home!

Exceptional, Compassionate, and Professional--Garrett Made Selling Seamless and Stress-Free!…read more Selling a home is never easy, but selling my father's condo in the Marina filled with decades of memories was an especially emotional process. I cannot recommend Garrett Burdick highly enough--he was truly exceptional every step of the way. From the very beginning, Garrett provided seamless, professional guidance, handling everything with integrity, care, and attention to detail. He not only helped me pack up my dad's belongings but also ensured that items could be donated, reused, or recycled, making the process feel thoughtful rather than overwhelming. His compassion and support made a difficult transition so much easier. Garrett arranged all the necessary contracted work to get the condo looking incredible, ultimately securing a sales price above asking. He expertly navigated communication with the neighbors and HOA, ensuring that all rules were followed and expectations met. His consistent and clear communication gave me complete confidence in every decision along the way. Thanks to Garrett's expertise, dedication, and professionalism, the sale was smooth, efficient, and successful. If you're looking for a realtor who truly goes above and beyond, Garrett is the one you want by your side.

Achieved Results Like No Other Realtor! Wow !!!…read more We sure selected the right Realtor!! You were so hardworking, conscientious & full of integrity.  The place was transformed from a fixer with potential to one that was turn-key & emotionally showed off the unique architecture & setting.   Everything looked so stylish that we felt confident in raising the asking price by nearly a quarter of a million dollars over the suggested list price & then achieved another $400,000 on top of that!! This was a huge & sustained marathon, but it paid off in a big way.  It also feels right to hand off the property in a way that would make our parents proud.   We couldn't have pulled it off nearly so well without you, Garrett, so a BIG thank you for all of your extraordinary efforts!! You even mitigated the damages through the historic storm by sopping up water breaches everywhere & holding the deal together.  Hats off to you!!

Erika is very knowledgeable about the real estate market in the Oakland/East Bay. She was a great…read moreagent to work with and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to others. She goes above and beyond to make sure you are being taken care of and truly makes being a home buyer an exciting and seamless process. She was available at all times of the day/night. She is very detail oriented, tough negotiator, responsive, thorough and just flat out easy to work with.