My wife and I are extremely lucky to have had Josh as our agent. At every step of the way he was professional, thoughtful and efficient in getting things done. We contacted Josh about selling our home in October, and right away he came up with a plan for improving the home, cleaning, painting and balancing the right amount of spend for what we might get back. Josh advised that we wait a few months to sell as January is when things pick up. This might have concerned some people, but we trusted Josh and went with his plan. He came up with a great stager, a great person to do work on the home, a great plan for open houses, getting clients in at the right time and everything. The home ended up looking so beautiful we almost wished we had stayed! Potential buyers LOVED the home and we were very confident it would sell at a price we would be happy with. We had a modest for sale price and ended up smashing the records for all homes previously sold in our neighborhood. In the end I was extremely thrilled with every part of working with Josh and would highly recommend him to anyone. read more

Liana is amazing! She is super responsive, and recommended a perfect home in El Sobrante that was not even on our radar. As first-time homebuyers, we had no idea what we were getting ourselves into, and it would have been far too overwhelming to do solo. She made the process easy to understand and recommended a great lender at JVM. She is honest, and genuinely fun to work with. We couldn't be happier! read more

The Zip Code East Bay Real Estate Team is Fantastic! We had a wonderful experience with Josh, the leader, and his team, Michael and Colleen;... They helped us make the right decision to market, prepare and sell our house! The amazing thing was that our house sold within 24 hours - - - Awesome! Our success stemmed from Josh's great leadership with his very professional team! We highly recommend Zip Code East Bay Real Estate! read more

We've been so happy with Josh as our agent! After more than a year of looking, we just purchased our first home and we feel so lucky and grateful for it! It was a complicated process, emotionally and technically, and Josh was extremely helpful through it all. We felt like we could rely on him and that he always had our best interest in mind. He seemed to be an expert not only in home buying but also in construction. It often seemed too good to be true being able to get his expert opinion when we toured homes and looked over disclosures. Josh also helped us with referrals to a lender and a plumber, and we were very happy with them too. It seems like he has great contacts throughout the industry. We also really appreciated that, after closing, Josh and Zip Code East Bay made charitable donations in ours names to Sogorea Te' Land Trust, an urban Indigenous women-led land trust, and to Habitat for Humanity East Bay. Additionally, he gave us a very thoughtful gift bag of eco-friendly household items, all of which we're using and enjoying! We're so happy with our home that we hope to never move again, but if we do, we'll certainly go back to Josh and Zip Code East Bay! read more

Josh was one of three agents that I interviewed to help us buy a property in the East Bay. We were referred to him by a buddy of mine that had a property in the Richmond Marina and received one of Josh's flyers for Zip Code East Bay (I liked that he was out marketing aggressively). We decided to go with Josh due to his knowledge of Berkeley, El Cerrito and the Richmond Marina and his calm, level-headed approach (Josh has an engineering background). He gave us the autonomy we wanted to explore from the East Bay up to Novato and Cordelia, but he was also very good about checking-in and seeing if we wanted to make an offer on any properties. The real magic began when we found a place that was probably a little under priced in the part of the development (e.g. near a road) that I didn't love, but Josh explained the potential for an equity bump that we'd have by the time of closing which helped seal he deal in my mind. Josh was highly engaged during the closing process and worked great with my mortgage broker that allowed us to close in under 30 days. I don't think it could have gone any faster. Josh was also great about taking my calls and providing advice as we moved through the stages of the closing process. He is very methodical and on point! Finally, there's all of the intangibles like Zip Code East Bay's commitment to the local community and the really nice house warming gift and reminders that we receive from ZCEB. Josh will continue to receive our business as long as we are in the East Bay. read more

Josh just sold our house. He made it so quick and easy and painless and I am happy with the price he sold it at. He took care of all the little details for us all the way down to installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and electrical outlet wall plates! He seems to have great contractor (and industry) contacts and gets the needed contractors to get timely estimates and work done. Almost all documents were signed via docusign making the process that much easier. Also, escrow was super quick... around 20 days or less and the money was in our account just like that!! Not to mention Josh is nice/friendly, clear, professional, trustworthy... a good dude. We really appreciate him taking care of us through this process and will definitely be using him in future real estate transactions! read more

I've worked with different real estate agents before, but none came close to Josh in terms of performance. Josh has truly gone above and beyond! He got us an ideal offer for our house in the Berkeley Hills area, which the average days on market is 78 days, within 14 days!! What was even more challenging about our house was the gas line was not even installed yet during the open house in rainy winter season, so the house was very cold. Nonetheless, he helped us got the offer I want. I'm totally impressed by him! It was even more thoughtful of him to send us a surprised thank you gift after the house transaction was closed-- it should have been us thanking him for helping us in a very complicated situation! What makes Josh so great and stands out from the others? 1. He genuinely cares about his clients and wants to help solve problems. We encountered numerous problems while trying to get the house ready to go on market. Josh listened to our problems and came up with strategies and solutions that actually worked! 2. He's available 24/7 and is very responsive. I sent him a text at 6:40am before, and he would respond right away! He would also informed us ahead of time when he would be out of town so we know what to expect in terms of his response time. 3. He is extremely knowledgeable and very smart. He gave us a lot of good advice and laid out very strong strategies on how to position our house in the market. Result? We were able to get an ideal offer within 14 days (where the average DOM was 78 days). 4. Great attitude and easy to work with. I feel very comfortable disclosing to josh about problems in our house. He's also very positive (when I was totally feeling negative about the issues). Overall I strongly recommend Josh! I would rate him 6 stars if yelp allows that function. read more

My husband and I recently purchased our home in Pt. Richmond with Josh and we are so happy with the entire experience. We had contacted some agents before meeting him at an open house and were not having a good experience. After speaking with Josh he got right on sending us information and working through with us the best location and house for us. He took care of everything, remained in constant communication with us and handled the issues that came up in a calm and persistent manner. We have worked with other agents and he is the best we have used. We would definitely work with him again and highly recommend him to others. read more

Josh is a wonderful real estate agent. In this crazy real estate market we were very glad to have him by our side. He gave us invaluable advice through the ups and downs of buying a home. What differentiates Josh is that he is a people person- he is genuinely interested in getting to know you and understanding your needs. He is personable and asks many questions, always giving you two sides of the coin. We were able to bounce ideas and work in a collaborative manner to get the house we wanted. For him it's not just about the sale, he understands that buying a home is a long term commitment. We found our home while Josh was away on vacation, but nevertheless he turned around all the paperwork and we were able to submit our winning offer by the deadline, the following day. Once we were in contract he connected us with his contacts to get the updates the house needed. In addition, Josh has a great reputation among his peers. We were told over and over again by listing agents that they loved Josh. If you are looking to buy a home you should definitely have Josh by your side! read more

Josh helped me find a house in my price range, not an easy task. Throughout the process, he was extremely responsive, helpful, knowledgeable and - most of all - patient! I cannot think of a better person to work with in buying a house; and if I ever sell, I will be asking him to be my agent. Such a professional, and such a nice man!!! read more

After a not so great experience with another realtor, my husband and I hooked up with Josh. The difference was night and day. Josh was so helpful and so incredibly knowledgeable. During our first phone conversation, he gave us a wealth of information regarding comps in our target neighborhood. We loved his attention to detail. The market had been very competitive in that area and was continuing to heat up. We'd put in several offers with our previous realtor that were not accepted for a variety of reasons and were feeling defeated emotionally. Josh discussed multiple strategies with us on how to snag the dream home we had our eye on and we were off to the races. As the previous reviewer mentioned, Josh utilized DocuSign, an electronic signature service, which made the mountains of paperwork requiring our signatures a breeze. With our previous offers, my husband and I had to jump through fiery hoops printing, scanning, signing and faxing documents back and forth. It was incredibly time consuming and a complete drag. We appreciated Josh making this aspect of the deal so much more manageable. We were elated when our offer was accepted! However, there were still hoops to jump through with the appraisal, etc. Josh held our hand throughout the entire process. He wasn't just our realtor, he was a friend. He was patient with the millions of questions we had and always put us at ease when were worried the deal would somehow blow up (our previous experience left us with PTSD). Things couldn't have gone more smoothly with him. We closed a couple of weeks ago. Josh provided all the information we needed on local utilities, helped us get a great deal on our homeowners insurance AND gave us our first housewarming gift - a kind note and gift card to a great coffee/wine bar in our new neighborhood! We couldn't be happier with the service we received from Josh and highly recommend him to anyone needing a great realtor. read more

I am very happy to recommend our highly-talented partner in real estate, agent Josh Dickinson. Josh recently helped us locate and negotiate the commercial lease for our wine bar in downtown Berkeley. Finding the right location was a huge challenge, one which took over 4 months and one which Josh stuck with us through, remaining upbeat and optimistic throughout and more than willing to do the legwork for. After finally confirming we had the right location, the negotiation process with the landlord was also very long and arduous one. Josh maintained his patience and levelheadedness throughout the negotiation, consistently representing us in a firm but amicable manner which resulted in a very successful negotiation where we got the space for less than the advertised rate along with many added on landlord improvements to the space as well as several months of free rent. Josh is extremely savvy and has great tact in negotiations. His communication skills are top notch. He always kept us up-to-date and never delayed on any time-sensitive correspondence. He has a great knowledge of real estate law in California. He is an expert in the East Bay real estate market having done so many transactions and being a local resident. Perhaps best of all, Josh is a great person and it's been an absolute pleasure working with him on a daily basis. I can not recommend Josh strongly enough, as he is a highly-valued partner of my company. read more

I have nothing but the literally the best things to say about Josh as both an agent and a person. I went looking for a real estate agent that had similar values and great communication skills. As a scientist, I was pretty confident of my own ability to gauge values, assess trends, build my own analyses etc. However, I wanted someone who was going to be willing to answer my first home buyer questions, and above all be responsive. What I got in Josh was far more than I'd hoped. Josh was with me every step of the way - answering questions clearly, honestly, with no pressure to sell or to put in an offer at any price point other than what I was comfortable with - he gave me realistic offers when I asked. He listened carefully to issues that mattered to me (structural integrity, flood risk/liquifaction) and gave me straightforward, fair interpretations of the disclosure packages on all houses that I was interested in - there were many! Josh was willing to juggle schedules, meet me on short notice, refer to me other great providers/relevant services, and had the patience of saint when at one point we weathered a week of being in contract on three simultaneous properties. I was under no illusions that he wasn't under fire from his own office, lenders and sellers to get me to move. He kept me posted and told me what was going on, but didn't outsource his stress onto my own already substantially stressed out state. From the community work that Josh does, to what others in the industry have said to me about working with him, to learning how he operates I can say that Josh is a genuinely great member of the community who is out there to do his job honestly, with very high integrity and has a genuine desire to find people a home that really works for all of the myriad factors that make home buying so complicated. With offer accepted, he also suggested negotiation which was accepted and saved me a welcomed sum. I was touched to see that he used a portion of his commissions to donate on behalf of clients to Habitat for Humanity over the holidays. That's Josh - he's a great guy who's very good at what he does and wants to give back. If I could give six stars I would. Thank so much Josh - you're awesome! read more

I cannot say enough positive things about my experience working with Josh Dickinson. I was contacted by Josh after an extensive home search I was doing on my own on random house sale sites. My husband and I were in a bind to find a property within our current 15 day escrow period for the sale of our current home. With the housing market being swallowed by high bidders, and cash buyers, looking for houses without a representative was getting harder and harder. My husband and I had only a limited amount of cash available to purchase a home at cash value and since our requirements for housing were slim, one day a house or condo I was interested in was currently available online and then a few days later, it was sale pending. Josh was very thorough from the beginning to the end of our house search. He was patient with me and detailed when asking me what my home search needs were and he provided me with a detailed report of the areas and neighborhoods I was interested in almost immediately after spending close to an hour on the phone discussing what we could afford. The important factors when it came to my home search was finding a property that I could pay cash for that was in a good neighborhood with great schools and I wanted the property to be moderately upgraded. My search criteria only left me with limited options but Josh assured me that we would find the right place as long as we were diligent when a property graced the market. With only 15 days to find a home to buy with cash, we came across a small condo in Benicia. I was anxious to make an offer on the property to be first in line with presenting an offer and Josh put together an offer on a 3 bedroom condo for me and my husband within 10 minutes of contacting him. He advised me what the comparables were in the area and what to bid on the property without overspending. Within 10 hours our bid was accepted by the sellers with a fantastic and unbeatable escrow of 5 days. Josh made the process super smooth by offering DocuSign, an electronic signature software which was so much better than driving an hour each way to fill out countless real estate documents that required signatures and initials. He kept in contact with me within 10-15 minutes of every email and ensured me and my husband that he was going to offer us the best service with his best foot forward. He did just that; scheduled inspections, ordered documents and negotiated our offer with the seller's agent while putting us first. I would highly recommend Josh to represent you with the buying process of a home. He's detail oriented and has your best interest at hand. read more

Josh was referred to my husband and me by a good friend and he has made the crazy Bay area house buying business so much less stressful. He doesn't rush you, patient with all of your questions/concerns, and truly makes sure you choose a good home/investment. We have been house hunting for over a year; we purchased a house in Oakland this month and couldn't be happier! He guided us through the entire process, from the initial search, to putting in an offer, and through escrow. Moreover, he has been very helpful with referrals and tips even after moving in, so your relationship won't just end once you buy a house with him. We recommend Josh to anyone who is interested in buying a house in the East Bay. read more

Josh made buying our first home an incredibly enjoyable, stress-free, trusting and valuable experience. I can't recommend him highly enough! A one-stop shop for anything and everything you will need throughout your property search and beyond. I first contacted Josh about a property I had seen on Zillow. Josh called me very quickly after and not only provided information on that property but spoke to me about what I was looking for and said he would keep a look out for any properties that I might be interested in. Over the next few months josh was incredibly helpful, not only showing me great properties, but answering any questions I had, about particular properties, or the housing market, or the buying process in general. He was always available to jump on the phone or meet in person to talk things through. This was my first house purchase, and naturally I had lots of questions. One of the most valuable qualities I found in Josh was his complete willingness to tell me everything he could to put me in the most knowledgeable position, and his candid approach to properties, if it wasn't a good fit Josh told me so, which I really appreciated and meant I could put complete trust in josh looking out for my true interests. When we found the final property, Josh moved quickly and efficiently, providing superb guidance and got our offer accepted within a week, for a great price. He then brought in excellent people to help us with mortgage enquiries and to carry out the building inspection. The process of signing documentation couldn't have been easier, and Josh would always make sure I knew exactly what I was were signing and provided ability to sign online for maximum efficiency. Now we have the keys, Josh has continued to keep in touch, he referred us to a fantastic contractor and is always available to help us with the renovation process if anything is needed. We even got to meet his lovely family and we were made to feel like old friends rather than clients. Throughout this whole process, working with Josh has been an absolute pleasure. I always felt Josh was acting like a friend, looking out for my best interests and taking a genuine interest in our house hunt and onwards. read more

Josh was invaluable as my wife and I went through the process of buying our first home. He was able to assess our needs and balance them against limited inventory. He knows the East Bay very well and made himself available at all hours of the day by phone and text. He even did quite a bit of work while he was on vacation! I would recommend Josh to anyone looking to buy a home in the East Bay. read more

After interviewing almost 10 local agents I decide to work with Josh as his honesty and trust stand head and shoulders above the vast numbers of agents who view their profession as a means to get 5 or 6% on a sale. In addition to his responsiveness and deep knowledge of the local real estate market, Josh is internet savvy and understands that up to 80% of homes are located online and then people contact an agent to guide through the intricacies of California real estate. My previous experience with agents was with the old school types who wanted to convince me to spend thousands of dollars on flashy traditional ads, that btw, the younger generation does not read. He will list to your budget needs and will always offer options and solutions if the market shifts His has extensive knowledge of the East Bay housing market. His vendor and service contacts are top notch professionals He answers late night e-mails no later than the next morning He uses DocuSign to reduce the amount of paperwork that needed signatures. read more

Josh was consummate professional while being stuck between my husband and me in the process of a divorce and home sale. He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, resourceful, personable, and creative throughout a long negotiation. He routinely answered questions quickly and provided more resources for additional information. As a marketing professional, I'm constantly evaluating a business or a person's quality of service, brand, and business sense. Josh is 5-star in every way! read more

Of all the individuals who helped us purchase our home in Oakland, Josh stood out as a reliable, generous, and straight-up professional guy who clearly loves what he does and proved it to us at every opportunity. In late 2014 my wife and decided that we'd finally outgrown our 500 sq ft apartment in Oakland and jumped into the highly competitive East Bay housing market. Through a twist of fate, I had known Josh from his previous job at the WateReuse Foundation, and when we moved back to California I was surprised to find that he had moved on to a career in real estate. We met for lunch to catch up, and I immediately knew that he was the right realtor for us. As you'd expect from somebody with a background in the sciences, Josh has great attention to detail, lateral thinking, and an objective point of view that are huge asset in the emotionally loaded real estate market. His confident and reassuring approach are the icing on the cake. Josh was very supportive of our early attempts at checking out residential lots in Lafayette/Moraga/Walnut Creek, meeting us early on a weekend to check out one bad option after another, and was just as on the ball when we started looking at open houses in the Oakland, Berkeley, Albany, and other areas of the East Bay. He accompanied us on our first open house, pointing out key aspects of the house's structural, electrical, and other features; walking us through the disclosures; and offering insights into how each house fit into a quickly changing market. Once we felt sure about making an offer, Josh kept us up to date about every development on the sellers' end, even in the case of a nail-biter that went on well past 10 pm. Josh's coup de grace was finding us a property that was being re-listed in the middle of the week, prior to it being put back on the market and opened up for walk-throughs the following weekend. The three of us checked it out that evening, and we placed an offer on it the following morning. After some of the longest hours of my life, our offer was accepted that afternoon. Miraculously, Josh was able to advocate for us to include a home inspection contingency with our offer (a situation which is, sadly, an exception in this market) and took the time to attend the home inspection. Thanks to this contingency, and due to the moderate amount of work the house will need in the coming years, we were able to successfully negotiate the price down to much closer to the asking price than would have been the case had the property gone back into an open bidding situation. Josh led us through this complicated, stressful process with endless patience, and we always felt like we were one of his top priorities. In the end, not only did Josh find us a beautiful home that perfectly fits our needs, but he also did so with a lot of care and class. He has a passion for community development, from home buying and selling to local politics, and he's developed a network of mortgage loan agents, inspectors, and contractors that make working with him the total package when it comes to purchasing a home. On top of his qualifications, he was a pleasure to work with every step of the way. We really can't recommend Josh highly enough and will always be grateful for his dedication to helping us make our dream of home ownership come true. read more

We worked with Josh on the purchase of our first home. We found him to be very professional, knowledgeable and low pressure. He worked with us to find the perfect fit in our own time frame. He was very patient with us and was able to answer all of our manic questions. He always made himself available to us, even at odd hours. We definitely felt like Josh had our best interests in mind and was able to provide valuable insights into the homes. Even though I am a contractor by trade, I still found his observations invaluable. We would definitely recommend him to first time buyers. read more

Josh was one of several agents that we interviewed to help us sell our rental properties in Richmond. We hired him because he earned our trust for the following reasons: - Two master's degrees (MBA and Engineering) - Highly educated person - A team of top-notch marketing professionals - Tailors marketing strategies for each listing. Ensures the unique story of each listing is captured on all property marketing materials including websites, brochures, and professional photographs - Professional signage - He has a great relationship with the brokers and contractors. When we had unexpected problems with the house, he was able to fix them very quickly - Exclusively represented us as a seller only - Reasonable commission fee with the staging included - He understands market fluctuations and dynamics - He is very responsive and an excellent communicator - Pricing listings in the East Bay is an art form. Given his background in engineering and his creativity, he is an excellent artist - He knows how to create a calculated and strategic plan for each new listing. As a result, we sold both properties within two weeks and closed in 28 days. The sales price in both cases was much higher than the asking price. Josh has truly gone above and beyond, even after the escrow closed. He continues to give me bits of advice, and we have stayed in touch long after the transactions are over. He is the awesome agent that you can trust in your life. We strongly recommend Josh Dickinson and give him a 5-star review. read more

I met Josh when a neighbor had an open house. From the start, Josh seemed extremely knowledgeable of our little area of the East Bay and, as we moved through the process of selling our home, Josh proved to be an excellent agent. Josh is extremely approachable and answered all of our questions (no matter how seemingly small or silly) with patience and accuracy. As this was our first home selling experience, we had lots of questions and, in general, put a lot of trust in Josh to navigate us through the process. We followed his recommendations and successfully sold our home for a profit in a very short period of time. Josh and his wife, Camden, make a great team. Josh knows all of the business end while Camden has a great artistic and decorative eye. Following their recommendations, our home looked great for our open house. So much so, we had two potential buyers just fall in love with it. This proved invaluable later down the line when we hit a few bumps. The fact that our buyer wanted the house so much is what got the deal through. I am convinced the reason the buyer wanted the home so badly was we followed all of Josh and Camden's staging suggestions. Josh's business acumen and awareness of the market helped us wisely price our home. This is key in attracting the right buyers and getting them to bid. As I stated before, we ended up selling the house for a profit. The proof, as they say, is in the pudding and Josh delivered. I would happily recommend Josh purely for his knowledge of the market but it was all of the little details that led me to give Josh 5 stars in all categories. For example, not only did Camden do a lovely rendering of our home for the listing, when we closed, Josh gave us a framed print. As this was our first home, this really meant a lot to me and my wife. Simply put: if you are considering hiring Josh as your agent, do it. You will be glad you did. Sincerely, George and Christine Kopf read more

We recently purchased a house with Josh as our agent. As we went through the process, Josh's input and knowledge was invaluable. He was extremely well informed and prompt in communicating and patient. We truly appreciated his honesty and integrity. He informed us about any existing or problems and advised us not to make an offer when he noticed serious problems. It was a pleasure to work with Josh and we certainly would work with Josh in the future whether we are buying or selling. We have no reservations whatsoever about recommending him. Mohan & Alberta read more

Josh Dickinson is absolutely amazing! After months of searching for a new home with a disappointing agent, my husband and I ran into Josh at a open house in our neighborhood. The next day, Josh sent us a full listing of properties that fit our needs and the comparables in the respective neighborhoods. At our first meeting to look at properties, we immediately felt at ease and knew we were working with the best. Our home search ended up taking months in a very competitive sellers market. Despite this, Josh remained very patient and dedicated to finding us the right home. Thanks to Josh's persistence and excellent negotiating skills, we are now enjoying our new home in a neighborhood we would not have dreamed of being able to afford. What makes Josh the best is his professionalism, patience, and attention to detail. Josh knows his stuff and will work hard to get you the best deal possible. We can't wait to work with Josh again in the future! read more

My husband and I have been house hunting on and off for the past few years and Josh is by far the best realtor we have worked with. We really want our first home to be a sound investment and with the Bay Area real estate changing by the day, it's been important to us that we work with someone we can trust. Josh listens closely to what we are asking for and shows us houses in our price range. I don't feel like there are any hidden agendas with Josh. He is open to our opinions and patient with our timeline which enables us to make real progress and see places that meet our criteria. Josh is a real pro at his job and he is also a family man which I appreciate since we have a little one too and schools are a big factor in our house search. If you are looking to buy a home in the East Bay, Josh is your guy!! I wholeheartedly recommend him. read more

Don't let Josh's relaxed demeanor fool you... he works incredibly hard for his clients. I was completely and absolutely impressed with Josh. He helped me sell my home (my first experience selling a home), and communicated with me regularly, not leaving me guessing or wondering about where WE were in the process. I say "we" because Josh felt like a teammate, not merely like someone I hired to do a job. I would recommend Josh to my friends, family, and strangers in a heartbeat. read more

Joining the crowd and recommending Josh as an agent. I met Josh when interviewing agents to list my mom's townhouse. He presented us with a stellar proposal, that was not only filled with important details, but beautifully packaged. He was the only one who gave us statistics of how many offers comparables in our neighborhood had gotten, and the only one who had a designer's eye for brochures. He is Internet savvy, very organized and detail oriented. Check out his Facebook, Instagram and twitter feeds. Although we didn't end up working together, I am sure that if we did, it would have been a very good experience. read more

Josh was a wonderful real estate agent for my first home-buying experience. He was easy to work with, understood exactly what I was looking for, dedicated time to showing me condos week after week, responded immediately to all of my questions. Josh knew the market, the neighborhoods, the other agents, the ins and outs of the whole process. He felt genuinely invested; I knew he wanted me to find and secure a condo that I really liked. I'm very happy with the result, and so glad to have had Josh's help to make it happen. read more

Josh just helped us sell our home in the East Bay. He guided us through the entire process, including helping us set the right price and preparing the house for sale (cleaning, repairing, painting, and even staging the home). All of the countless contract documents required for the sale were completed online (via e-signature) without having to scan, fax or mail anything - this was extremely convenient and sped along the entire sale process. Josh was impeccably professional, up-front, and responsive during the process. Thanks to his great online and print advertisements, we were able to rack up three offers within ten days of listing, all for thousands over the asking price. We could not have asked for a more smooth and well-coordinated sale. We have owned and sold three homes both on our own and with realtors, and Josh is clearly the top realtor we have ever worked with. We recommend him highly. read more

Like many first-time homebuyers, the world of real estate was a complete mystery to us. One thing we learned after looking for two and half years (and going through two other agents) was that you can't underestimate the help of a good realtor. And Josh is a great realtor. Josh excels in the two most important aspects: listening and analyzing. When we first met him, he spent the evening talking to us about us--where we had come from, where we met, why we liked the Bay, trips we'd gone on, our kids and their activities, houses we'd liked, and so on. Both my wife and I agreed how unique it was to find such a great listener. And this wasn't just empty small talk! He was building an understanding of our interests, our priorities, our likes and dislikes. I think this was brilliant because these fundamental issues of "who we are" are reflected in what we build around us, including our homes. This was the first time that we felt someone was truly interested in understanding US. This is a cornerstone of Josh's success, and how he helped us find such a great place so quickly. After these initial meetings, Josh honed in our likes and was sending us tailored e-mails with potential properties. Unlike previous realtors, we were not bombarded with every house in area, but only the ones he knew had met our criteria. And he could only pick these because he had taken the time to know us. This type of service can only come from someone personally interested in you. Immediately we found a potential property, but did not put in an offer. We did, however, have a chance to see firsthand how the process would go. Josh evaluated all of the data and provided us with a price that he thought would be needed to be in the running. We were impressed to see Josh putting himself out there right away, telling us: this is what I think you need to do, and here are the five reasons why. There was no crystal ball or voodoo, just the data and his sense of the home. When the dust settled, we found Josh's advice was spot-on, a fact that provided us even further confidence that Josh was not only good at understanding us, but good at understanding the market as well. The next house that came along charmed us both tremendously, and we told Josh we wanted to make sure we were in the running. Of course, as luck would have it, our first bid with Josh was a winner, and we now own the house (or will 30 years from now!). The whole experience--from the initial meetings through the home search through the purchase--was top quality. Josh was like extended family, even after the winning bid, helping us to put together all of the pieces that need to fall into place just right to close on a house. Meet him once and you'll see he's someone you can trust: respectful, honest, smart, and kind. The homebuying process can be so difficult--you'll do yourself a favor if you ensure that you are with someone who is both competent and caring. Pick Josh. read more

There is a HUGE difference between having a great realtor and a so so one. My husband and I found a great one , his name is Josh Dickinson. We are second time home buyers and how the market has changed from our first purchase ! We have been out bid more than ten times in less than a year and we were growing very frustrated . When I first met Josh, I felt at ease and I could tell by his low pressure attitude that he was our man. We finally found our home in a dream area and are very happy. A big thanks to Josh who even after giving us our keys still stays in touch. If you are looking for a dedicated realtor with great knowledge of the Berkeley / El Cerrito/ Richmond View areas please contact Josh. read more

We learned about Josh Dickinson through our daughter who was looking for a home in the Oakland Hills. However, her father and I were to be the purchasers and she the renter. We had a realtor we worked with in the past, however, our daughter was convinced that we should work with Josh. Due to her persistence and our disappointment in our current realtors enthusiasm for our particular search and in the price range we were looking for, we decided to give Josh a call. In our first conversation I could tell he was listening to our particular search. Josh is a true professional, his guidance through our real estate transaction went without a hitch. He was always available and was right with us during our purchase, remarkably we accomplished closing on a home in 27 days without ever seeing it in person or meeting Josh in person. I would highly recommend Josh Dickinson for any real estate transactions. read more