Dana Cohen at Grubb is nothing less than superb. She represented us in the sale of our Rockridge…read morehome in July 2020. Her expertise, patience, flexibility, empathy, demeanor, and decisiveness all contributed to an excellent experience culminating in a perfect outcome. Dana began working with us in 2019 when we weren't entirely sure we wanted to move. She wasn't pushy or looking to force a deal, simply there as a resource. When we decided to move, she helped us with every step of prep while maintaining a collaborative approach with how to do it all. Despite the pandemic pushing the sale date and creating an incredible amount of uncertainty, her steady hand guided us through it all - from setting a new date to pricing it perfectly (and talking me off the ledge multiple times). Her deep bench of relationships, from stagers to licensed professionals, helped keep everything on track so we were ready when restrictions lifted (and where less experienced agents may have stumbled out of the gate). We explicitly remember her stepping into our empty home - post move-out, pre-staging - and seeing her light up with excitement about how to make the house magical. It became quite clear that this is her life's passion, which fuels her dedication to the craft. Dana also knew that our priority was to get great people in the house that would positively add to the neighborhood, not simply to maximize selling price. She was sensitive to our needs and designed the process with those needs in mind, and still got us what we were looking for in the sale. If you're selling your home in Oakland, Berkeley, or Piedmont, there's really no other choice. She's the best in the business.

So far I have had an awful experience. I have been trying to get my house on the market since March…read more2024 and it still isn't listed as of September 2024. The first problem was the first agent, Regina Jacobs, who didn't seem to be engaged until just until almost ready to list. Then she did not want competing bids to do work on the house and only wanted to work with specific vendors. "Her" gardener was Efrain Sian, who in the meantime have found isn't a legit business. She authorized him to start work on my garden when I was not okay with the budget and had not signed a contract. He started work, tearing up cement and breaking outdoor plumbing, then walked off the job. He was totally careless and damaged or ruined some of my personal belongings in the yard and has no intention to replace any of it. He did more damage than if we had just left the yard as is. But Regina was insistent and wouldn't take no for an answer. So this was escalated to DJ Grubb, the owner of the company. At first he said, "what are we looking at, a settlement?" Now that I've had more bids to fix the damage, they are three times my original budget and they refuse to pay for the damage. I don't have the 30K needed to fix that damage. So they told me to take out a loan to cover it. I feel that it's totally unethical to tell me to pay for damage their agent had done without a signed contract. So my house is going no where fast and remains damaged and unsellable!!!

Megan Micco is an exceptional Berkeley real estate agent, and I highly recommend her to anyone…read morelooking to sell a home in Berkeley, California. Megan and her team made selling my longtime home at 2343 Roosevelt Avenue a smooth, thoughtful, and well-managed experience. I first met Megan a number of years back at a neighborhood gathering she hosted for another listing, where her warmth, attention to detail, and genuine commitment to the Berkeley community stood out. When it came time to sell my home of more than 40 years, I wanted a Realtor who understood both the Berkeley real estate market and the personal significance of selling a home filled with memories. Megan brought deep local market knowledge, excellent communication, and a highly organized team to every stage of the process. I was particularly impressed by Megan's expertise in both architectural history and historic preservation, as well as modern home electrification and energy efficiency. She understood the importance of preserving my home's distinctive architectural character while recommending practical improvements for today's buyers. For example, she advised me to install a heat pump water heater to satisfy Berkeley's Building Emissions Saving Ordinance (BESO) requirements, helping make the home more energy-efficient and ready for sale. Megan's team coordinated property improvements and preparation, kept me informed, listened carefully to my concerns, and respected the historic details that made my home special. Most importantly, Megan helped find a buyer who genuinely appreciated the property's unique character. She understands that selling a home is about more than achieving a strong financial result. It's also about trust, personal attention, and feeling supported through an important life transition. I wholeheartedly recommend Megan Micco and her team to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, compassionate, and highly professional Berkeley Realtor, especially those selling historic homes or navigating Berkeley's evolving energy-efficiency requirements.

I recently sold my home in Berkeley with Megan Micco, and I cannot recommend her highly enough…read more I first found Megan through Berkeley Parents Network, where she had glowing recommendations from other local families. From our very first interaction, I felt a strong personal connection. She came to my home, listened carefully, and gave me honest advice about whether I should add a second story or sell. At that time, she actually recommended that I keep the house and build up, since it would likely be more cost-effective and I loved the neighborhood. That told me right away she was looking out for my best interests, not just a commission. After getting construction bids and thinking things through, I ultimately decided I really did want a change of pace. I reached back out to Megan to list my home, and that's when she truly went above and beyond. Megan put together a comprehensive, strategic marketing plan and personally oversaw key updates to the property, including a kitchen renovation and removal of knob-and-tube electrical wiring. She and her team made sure my home was positioned to attract as many buyers as possible in what was a somewhat uneven market. Throughout the entire process, Megan's communication was exceptional. She checked in with me frequently, explained each step clearly, and was incredibly responsive to my questions and concerns. Selling a home is an emotional roller coaster, but Megan's warm personality, professionalism, and steady guidance made it so much easier. She constantly reminded me to keep my eyes on the horizon, and that perspective really helped. When offer day came, her strategy paid off. We received four offers, and the top offer not only exceeded my expectations--it set a new record price per square foot in the Berkeley market. When Megan told me the final number, I literally burst into tears of joy, relief, and happiness. If you are considering selling your home, especially in Berkeley, I wholeheartedly recommend Megan Micco. She is smart, strategic, honest, deeply caring, and truly committed to her clients' best interests. Working with her turned a stressful process into a record-breaking success.

How do you successfully sell your home in these challenging times of rising rates, rising…read moreinflation, and economic uncertainty? Hire Regina Jacobs! After two amazing years in our Oakland Hills home, my wife got a job offer in Southern California, and we were given six months to relocate down there. We needed to find a proven real estate agent that could help us navigate the challenging and changing landscape in the housing market. Regina spent several months with us, educating us on the buyer demographic, helping us understand which home improvements would be the most appealing (she has amazing design aesthetic), and most importantly, executing as the house went on the market. She negotiated to get us the best price with the perfect buyers who love their new home. Her reputation in East Bay is unrivaled and now we know why. As other clients have previously mentioned, Regina has an excellent network of stagers, cleaners, contractors, landscapers, and photographers. This is probably why all of Regina's homes have a signature look that attracts so much attention from buyers. On a personal level, we meshed with Regina from day one and quickly built mutual trust that is hard to find! She is charismatic, caring, and patient (underrated attributes in this profession) and always had our best interests in mind. We are so grateful for her help, service, and friendship! From the bottom of our heart - thank you, Regina. Come visit us in SoCal!

We had a great experience working with Regina Jacobs at The Grubb Company to sell our home in the…read moreOakmore neighborhood in Oakland. We started speaking with her about a year before listing, and her advice on what to do to prepare and when to go to market was incredibly helpful. When it came time to sell, we were actually out of the country, but Regina handled everything, including cleaning, prepping, and staging. The listing generated strong interest, we received 10 offers, and ultimately sold for a great price.

Priscilla was an amazing buyer's agent and advocate to work with! I will recommend her to all…read morefriends looking to buy a home in the Bay Area. Her glowing reviews are what drew me to work with her. She was friendly, patient, responsive, knowledgeable, always prepared, and full of great ideas. As a first time homebuyer who was specifically looking for a home in Oakland, I could not have asked for a better agent. I knew from our first chat that she was a perfect fit. She gave me sage advice and with her guidance, I was able to purchase my dream home at a reasonable price on my second offer! She helped me accomplish what other agents told me was not possible. Her team is exceptional. They were responsive and ensured that my closing went as smoothly as possible. I cannot recommend Priscilla and team enough!

Priscilla is professional, knowledgeable, and attentive. Working with here these past two months to…read moresell my mothers home has put me in a more comfortable place in regard to selling/buying property. Priscilla took time to educate, she was thoughtful with her professional opinions and recommendations, she went above and beyond expectations. I truly felt Priscilla had our best interest in mind. Her communication and response time is top tier. I highly recommend Priscilla and her team!

The home buying process is so overwhelming, but the moment I met Kim, the pieces started falling…read moreinto place, and the "hurdles" became opportunities to evaluate, renegotiate, and find a way forward. Kim was at the center of it all, talking and walking me through the possibilities. I ended up purchasing a fantastic, two-year-old property $30k+ below the list price in the Bay Area. I am now in my new space with new energy and a new sense of self, and I owe much of this to Kim, her reliable and fantastic team (I bow down to you, Valerie!), and her network of talented lenders, escrow officers, carpenters, painters, and more. The once insurmountable task of finding a new home is now accomplished (!!!), and it took a small village, no less. Thank you, Kim and team, for helping me find a space to become a place to call home. You've done amazing work within these walls, of both my home *and* my heart. I am forever changed and grateful.

Kim handled our very complicated set of residential real estate transactions with skill, grace,…read moreserenity, and a great strategic mind. We had to sell quickly, buy, set up a "tenants in common"agreement, and deal with complicated San Francisco and Oakland real estate rules. At each turn, Kim gave us great advice. She is unmatched in Oakland, and a great asset throughout the Bay Area. If you need to get the job done quickly--and well--go to Kim. (She's also very civic-minded and involved in the community so you'll feel extra good about working with her.)

Look no further if you are looking for a professional agent in east-bay!…read more Deeana Owens was our listing agent, her impressive knowledge of local market, masterful process expertise and excellent negotiation helped us to receive multiple offers less than few days and $60k above asking price. It was a pleasure working with her and couldn't be happier with end results.

Some markets are very nuanced. East Oakland happens to be one of them. There are tenant's rights…read moreissues that are specific to Oakland; there are cultural and socio-economic considerations in dealing with owners, buyers, and tenants; and there are specific challenges to listing a property in East Oakland. Fortunately, Deeana Owens has seen it all. This is a market that is typically a home buyer's first foray into real estate. They are not savvy when it comes to their expectations or demands. They require extra guidance as it relates to home financing and how to successfully close on a property. Deeana was my listing agent and worked closely with the buyers' agent to reach a successful close. I like that she is hungry for results and works hard to reach the finish line. She does not take kindly to nonsense and I am very much the same way. When the buyers would not release their scheduled contingencies, we immediately served them with a notice to perform. The buyers' agent was playing games. We don't know if it was an effort to renegotiate or if they weren't sure the loan would be approved. Either way, we were not having it. Ultimately, the deal closed as it was negotiated. With interest rates at a 12-month low, it is again a seller's market. If you are thinking about selling a property in East Oakland, I would not hesitate to refer you to Deeana Owens.

For anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in the East Bay area, Red Oak Realty cannot be beat!…read more With the help of the team of Eve Levine, Morgan von Stauffenberg, and Shannon Prokup, my recent property sale went very smoothly, from the first contact with them through closing. This was due to their thoroughness, professionalism, comprehensive explanations, clear communication, prompt followup and a lot of patience. I highly recommend that you contact them if/when you're ready to buy or sell. They will serve you well!

Had the pleasure of working with Jimmy. He was very professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and all…read morethe things you would want in a realtor. Would highly recommend and am very grateful to have worked together.

My family was referred to Gillian because of her extensive knowledge of the El Cerrito/Richmond…read morearea. She has that in spades. This came through in her astute assessment of the market, which led to us getting our very first offer accepted WHILE STAYING WELL WITHIN OUR BUDGET (which I would call modest by Bay Area standards), and continued as she shared a well curated list of local resources, from sewer lateral technicians who came in more than $1000 under the price quoted in our disclosure documents, to an excellent list of contractors, handy people, etc, all of whom have said something along the lines of "oh anything for Gillian!" That alone was enough to make her a dream realtor but what really made the difference for us as we began our search is her active listening, paired with her imagination and creativity. My mom is a wheelchair user and finding a home for a wheelchair user is tricky as there aren't many houses that are move-in ready, so a lot of the work is figuring out if homes that aren't currently accessible can be renovated effectively. Gillian had an amazing eye for identifying properties that on the surface looked like a stretch, but after talking through her vision were suddenly very promising. It gave us a lot more options, which was a huge win given the very limited housing stock available when we were looking. Work with Gillian. You won't be disappointed.

Working with Gillian was truly a gift throughout our home search and purchase. We approached the…read moreprocess with a long list of specific criteria and a unique set of circumstances, but Gillian met the challenge with grace and patience. As first-time homebuyers, we deeply appreciated how she guided us through every step, breaking down complex information with clarity and care. Her deep expertise, professionalism, and commitment to her clients were evident at every turn. Gillian was a true advocate for us -- always responsive, always prepared, and consistently going above and beyond to protect our interests. We submitted just one offer and won -- a result that was due in no small part to her strategic insight and, as the listing agent noted, her exceptional professionalism. She navigated a particularly complex and challenging escrow with calm resolve, making herself available at all times and bringing in trusted professionals from her network to ensure we were supported by a top-tier team. I cannot recommend Gillian highly enough. If you have the opportunity to work with her -- whether you're buying or selling -- you can rest assured you're in expert hands and putting your best foot forward.