Real Estate Agents in Oakland, CA

“Working with Andrew Ulmer to find a home for our family was a remarkably refreshing and gratifying experience. Early in his representation, he met us at various open houses, walking behind us, asking to hear our stream of consciousness and back and forth banter, as he took copious notes. He really wanted to understand what we were looking for, what we valued, and what sort of tradeoffs were ok. With that in mind, each subsequent house visit, resulted in a more focused approach where Andrew could call out what the property offered vis a vis what he had learned about us. He was honest, forth coming and helped temper emotions and steer us towards reality.

Once we found the gem, Andrew worked quickly to discern as much information about the property as possible, communicating back to us the accuracy of the situation. He met us for return visits, kept in constant contact, all while maintaining calm and a sense of humor.

Due to travel schedules, our decision time was quite compressed. When offers were due, he prepared very quickly. Even with very few comps available, he did an analysis, of what required some creative what if’s, asking us good questions along the way. Additionally, he utilized his people skills to get as much info as possible, in order to give us the best chance. In the end, we presented a strong offer that we felt really good about.

Andrew is a good listener (really, not very many people are), open to learning, has a really nice communication style, and is keen to build relationships and understand his clients. He was a true joy to work with.”

“I was very happy with my experience with the Leah Tounger Realty Group. The communication and promptness was excellent. I felt confident and safe through the whole process.”

“It has been one of my best experiences working with Kim Cleghorn on a real estate transaction. She is very patient and pleasant to work with. She is a true problem solver. The transaction we worked on together was unique in nature perhaps one of the toughest ones but it was her unique abilities that we made it happen. I would absolutely love to do business with her again and again.”

“Working with Scott and Alex was a great experience. Our situation was a bit particular because it was the first time selling a house, and we live abroad. Both Scott and Alex were very diligent in walking us through the process, communicating frequently to helping us stay ahead so that we didn't have to scramble. We asked tons of questions and they were frank and straight forward, and very patient with us. We would highly recommend them.”

“Kyle went above and beyond to help us sell our home in this tough property market. He helped us a few years ago in buying our first property and we couldn’t be happier with his professional help, so we looked forward to working with him again.

He’s knowledgeable and easy to work with. He was quick to respond to any inquiry and have always kept us in the loop on any progress, whether be big or small. He kept us positive in this stressful situation of moving overseas whilst selling our property and handled a lot of the logistics. He’s professional and we highly recommend him to help you sell or buy your next property! Thanks again for everything Kyle!”

“Noah helped us find an amazing loft. He and his team have been attentive and thoughtful throughout the whole process. He’s also been great with following up to make sure that all administrative issues and HOA work has been taken care of promptly. Thanks again, Noah!”

“We had a great experience working with Remy. Our home was on the market for >6 months with another realtor and we needed a change. It was then we reached out to Remy and he had many great ideas and was so easy to work with. He truly wants the best for you and your home - we felt he did an amazing job. We would highly recommend him to anyone!”

“It was wonderful working with Stephen. We were first time home buyers and we were very picky because of the specific housing needs for our large family.

Choosing a realtor: We got introduced to Stephen from our HUD counselor. When we interviewed Stephen (there were three other candidates, all knowledgeable in their own respect), he checked all the boxes. At the time we had to decide, we had no worries signing the buyer-agent contract with him with confidence given how well he matched with our values. Deep experience in real estate market (specifically Alameda for us), no hard selling, conscientious about contingencies, and keen on accessibility features of a house for our needs as a family with small children.

The home search: we always received a fair and impartial assessment of each house we viewed. This worked perfectly for us because we don’t respond well to ‘just think of it as a starter home’ or ‘at least you’re starting equity instead of paying rent’ or ‘have you considered other cities?’. We’re allergic to hearing these mostly because of the situation we were in and the objectives we had. So to hear the complete opposite from him, ‘this home might not work for your family because.. so let’s keep looking.’ and ‘but do you LOVE this home? Let’s make sure you do.’ was such a big affirmation that we were working with the right agent.

Writing the winning offer: did you know, Stephen conducts classes teaching other realtors how to write winning offers! Once we found a home we loved and wanted to put an offer in, he kicked his skills into high gear and we eventually put in a winning offer for the home we now own. Of course this will be highly relative to your experience: the market you are targeting, the house you have chosen, and the pre approved budget you have from your lender. My takeaway is, Stephen made the best of what we had. He made sure no option or stone under our control was left unturned or left to chance, and even if we had lost the bid, I still would have held my head high knowing we put our best foot forward with Stephen’s expert guidance.

Navigating the days in contract: our transaction was smooth since I made sure on my side that we had all our ducks in a row. The appraisal also came in at offer price, and our offer price was heavily influenced based on the comps Stephen ran for us when we wrote the offer. We did discover two items during this time, and Stephen had very tactical steps for us to do. His guidance was deeply based on his professional experience and knowledge on industry standards. Eventually we closed contract on time and without any problems.

Overall, we are very happy with our first time homebuyer experience with Stephen. We felt there was no stone left unturned and we know we put our best foot forward.

You, dear reader, are probably going through these reviews to help decide if Stephen is the right realtor for you too. And you’re doing the right thing! Continue doing your due diligence. Knowing how Stephen operates and how he handled our purchase, I am confident he will be a dependable, knowledgeable, objective, and effective realtor for you too like how he was for us.”

“Shaha is a superstar! From expertly guiding the entire purchase process to providing constant support and responsiveness, she's the real deal. Her negotiation skills scored big by convincing the seller to buy down points, slashing my payments significantly and helping me get the home for under list price. For anyone entering the home-buying or selling scene, Shaha is highly recommended—friendly, knowledgeable, and truly exceptional! ?”

“I will work with Anthony, Alex and team every time I buy or sell in the Bay Area. I was referred into Anthony through a friend who spoke highly of his team. I came in with high expectations and they beat them all. From the initial meeting, Anthony and Alex laid down the process, timeline and goals and throughout the 2 months working together they stayed in line with that first meeting with no surprises and delivered everything we could have hoped for. When you work with Anthony and Alex you also get a team of all-stars that are making sure things are progressing on a daily basis. But even with a decently large team, Anthony and Alex are the ones returning texts, calls and emails 24/7. My wife and I have used many others agents over the years and Anthony and team are by far #1. You can't go wrong working with them.”

“As a Realtor I've used the Home Co for the past several years for them to stage my listings and I LOVE their work! As a recent seller of mine said, she didn't like the staging, she LOVED it! I've been in the business for over 30 years, and they are one of the best I have ever used! They are easy to work with too! I look forward to working with them more in the future.”

“My partner and I bought our first home with the Joe Dickerson group and 1.5 years later, are still happy with the process and eager to recommend them. This place is one that makes you feel educated, comfortable, and cared for in such a big decision. If that’s the kind of vibes you want, Joe Dickerson group is right for you!”

“Kellie and her team did a superior job on bringing our real estate transaction to a successful close. 14 days from start to finish! Her attention to detail and constant communication with all parties allowed us to close without any problems. Congratulations on a job well done! Looking forward to working with you again!”

“Avni was wonderful. She went above and beyond and helping us every step of the way. Without her help choosing the size and timing of our bid, we would not have won the bid and gotten our dream house. I would recommend her to anyone searching for a house in the area!”