30 Top Real Estate Agents in Oakland, CA for 2025

Buying a home in the Bay Area is a bit like walking the highwire without a net. While wearing a blindfold. Having someone like Andrea (and her team) on the ground makes that wild walk doable. She is so much more than an agent; she is a Coach, an expert connector and even if I may say, a bit of a soothsayer. We NEVER thought we’d own our own home but Andrea’s "never say never" attitude prevailed. She was patient with our trepidations. She got the most amazing team together to work with us. She was honest about what was and wasn’t the "right" deal. She never gave up on getting us home and home we are!

My sister and I recently sold our childhood home in the Berkeley Hills and used Andrea Gordon to list and sell it.

I am thrilled to share our exceptional experience working with Andrea Gordon as our realtor.

I have been in mortgage banking for 30 years and work with realtors daily. My (big) sister tasked me with the selection of a list agent because of that. After each round of eliminations, Andrea looked stronger and stronger; we spoke the same language from our own, daily efforts. Obviously, she and her team were selected.

The house, to my sister and me, was a structure that screamed deferred maintenance. We did not see what Andrea saw in it and would often look at each other after one of Andrea’s many flattering comments as to the style and character of the property. She also had a vision of what the property could be, should we decide to take her recommendation and execute a list of suggested improvements.

We are so happy that we listened.

From the very start, Andrea exceeded all expectations and made the entire process seamless and stress-free. Throughout several months of preparation and effort, Andrea and her team maintained consistent, open communication, keeping us informed every step of the way. We always knew exactly where we stood, which gave us complete peace of mind.

One of the most impressive aspects of Andrea’s service was her management of the property improvements. She took charge of coordinating multiple sub-contractors, overseeing every detail to ensure that the home was ready for sale. Her ability to manage these logistics with such efficiency made the process effortless on our end.

What truly set Andrew apart was her vision for the property. She not only saw its potential but also brought that vision to life in a way that was beyond our expectations. The improvements she suggested were strategic and impactful, elevating the property in a way that made it stand out. Once the staging was in, we were gazing in amazement at a different house.

The results speak for themselves: The property sold for an incredible 34% over the list price! This was all due to Andrea’s expertise, hard work, and dedication to maximizing the value of the home.

We can’t recommend Andrea Gordon and her team highly enough. If you’re looking for a realtor who delivers exceptional results and makes the entire experience smooth and enjoyable, look no further. She and her team truly go above and beyond!

Adrienne was our agent for the purchase and sale of two homes - one in Piedmont and one in the Oakland Hills. She was a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process which lasted over a year. Adrienne is incredibly knowledgeable, strategic, thoughtful, responsive and results oriented. Her style is to listen to her clients and guide them with her deep experience throughout the entire process but never to be pushy or imposing. Adrienne was incredibly patient with us to find the right home through multiple bids in a highly competitive market. We always felt that she had our best interests in mind. She has a stellar reputation in Piedmont and throughout Oakland with decades of deep experience and is very well connected with an ecosystem of professionals to help with a high quality and cost efficient buy or sell process. We would strongly recommend Adrienne to our closest family, friends and colleagues. 5 stars!

Adrienne is, without a doubt, a proven expert in the Piedmont real estate market. I worked with Adrienne to sell my mother’s house where she had lived for 30+ years. Her enthusiasm to sell the home during a downturned market gave us confidence that the house would produce an outstanding result - which it did! Adrienne and her team made impactful decisions as we prepped the house for sale, which was done all while I was out of state. Their consistent communication and updates made the process go off without a hitch! Thank you, Adrienne, and to the whole team for such a positive experience!

When I was first starting out I was lucky to work with Anna at Realty World Neighbors to purchase my first house. She made the process understandable, friendly and rewarding. I was so very pleased with the experience that I worked with Anna again to sell that house and buy another house a few years later.

I recommend Realty World Neighbors without reservation!

As easy as it gets! My wife and I wanted to sell our home and use the money to buy a new home. These transactions are always tricky because everything has to be timed perfectly. We put our home and future in Anna’s hands, and she took care of it all. She guided us through the close process, explained everything to us, and allowed us to move into a home we always dreamed of. Thanks Anna! We’ll recommend you to all of our friends and family.

Anne was absolutely amazing to work with! My wife and I had recently moved from New York and were first time home buyers, and very unfamiliar with the process. Anne was there every step of the way with us. She addressed all of our questions, and was a step ahead giving us information we didn’t even know to ask about.

Buying a home for the first time is incredibly exciting, but also stressful. As many experience during the home buying process, we went to many open houses before finding the one for us. With Anne’s guidance we understood what was realistic, what was likely a stretch, and what redflags to look out for. She took the time to walk us through disclosures, which were extremely overwhelming upon first glance! If it weren’t for Anne we wouldn’t have even known where to begin. Once we found our home, and were ready to put a bid in, she walked us through all of the paperwork we needed to sign, making sure we understood each aspect of the agreements.

We’d highly recommend working with Anne! She went above and beyond throughout the entire process, and has made sure the transition into our new home has gone smoothly even after the sale closed!

Searching for our dream home seemed like an endless journey until we crossed paths with Anne Feste. Navigating a competitive market with limited experience, we needed someone exceptional to guide us. Anne turned out to be the game-changer we didn’t know we needed.

From the very start, Anne impressed us with her warmth and sincerity. Instead of just discussing properties, we found ourselves sharing stories about family, parenting and life. Anne’s genuine interest in us as people made a world of difference.

Anne’s dedication knew no bounds. Week after week, she joined us in exploring open houses, patiently answering our questions and providing invaluable insights about neighborhoods and floor plans. Anne’s expertise shone brightly throughout the entire process. She helped us secure our home, providing unwavering support, resources, and advocacy. Even in the end when our offer was competing with one other, Anne worked her magic, ensuring our success.

We’re grateful to Anne for her friendship, expertise, and thoughtfulness, and she continues to surprise us with brilliant suggestions for our home improvements. If you’re currently on the hunt for your ideal home, our recommendation for Anne Feste couldn’t be stronger. She’s a consummate professional, and her extensive industry knowledge is truly invaluable. Cheers to Anne Feste – the best in the business!

Antonio aka Tony was the consummate professional during our entire Real Estate process. He was our selling agent for a property in Castro Valley and also represented us for the purchase of another property in the Oakland hills. I believe his personality and professionalism is what prompted the sellers to accept our contingent offer, which is very rare. He personally assisted us get our CV home ready. He does not mind pushing up his sleeves and jumping in to help. Our home sold in record time, with only 1 open house . He also ensured that the home was seen via beautiful pictures and even a video of the home. He has great contacts for just about anything house related. Handymen, painters ,movers , window cleaners, electricians , loans etc…​ Tony also keeps you informed every step of the way. I can be demanding and he patiently worked with me and answered any question I may have had, even if I wanted to hear something every day. Thanks Tony for all you do. If you use his agency you will not be disappointed. Top notch service.

Concierge service at its best! On a Monday, my spouse and I were looking forward to signing paperwork for our new home in this new development. However, because there was a waiting list and a limited number of homes being released, Antonio suggested we may need a plan B in case we did not get the model home we wanted. Knowing what we wanted, on the Saturday prior, he showed us a home that had everything we wanted, needed and more! The best part: the home came fully upgraded, had never been lived in, and in the same vicinity as the new development!! By the time Monday arrived, my spouse and I were already in contract, and in less than 30 days, we closed on our new home. No stress, no back and forth, and not one issue!! He made sure we were taken care of and that the transaction went as smooth as possible! I highly recomment Antonio and the CA Homes experience for your next purchase!

I’m so happy to have worked with, two of the best realtors in the bay area Audrey James and Logene Butler. I want to thank them both for all the hard work they have put in during this homebuying journey. They made me a homeowner which is difficult in the bay area. Their combined knowledge, experience and guidance in real-estate gave me the confidence to move forward. They explained the step-by-step process of getting a home, which was very clear and gave me the confidence to choose and make the right decision. The complete process was smooth, and it made me very comfortable. I would be happy to refer them both to any of my friends in the home-buying or selling process.

I had the pleasure of working with Audrey James. She is so knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. She works so hard to get us exactly what we wanted and made the process seamless. Thank you for all your hard work.

Nicole and Cameron were absolutely fantastic in helping us find our dream home. Nicole’s dedication was truly remarkable—we lost track of how many homes she arranged for us to see! Her deep experience and keen instincts were invaluable in identifying potential issues and guiding us toward the perfect house. Thanks to her expert advice and unwavering support, our offer was accepted, and we couldn’t be happier. If you’re looking to buy or sell in the Oakland area, we highly recommend working with Nicole and Cameron!

I could write a book about how fabulous Nicole and Cameron are, but then it wouldn’t be read. I will acknowledge the highlights. They sold us our first house in the East Bay in 2021. We then purchased a house further north in 2025 which they negotiated, and then quickly turned around and sold our house in the East Bay. Nicole takes care of everything beautifully; and Cameron is beyond smart when it comes to negotiations and closing the deal. Words to describe them: professional, trustworthy, communicative, honest, hardworking, knowledgeable, and fun! They make what potentially could be a very stressful event into a most positive and celebratory experience. They are truly wonderful.

If you are looking for an agent to help sell your home, look no further, contact Chris and Derek IMMEDIATELY!!!

My husband and I decided to sell our Oakland home over the summer. We did some research and reached out to 4 different agents. Chris and Derek were the ONLY agents who took the time to come to our home for our first meeting AND the ONLY agents who were confident in their ability to sell our home quickly and at our target sales price in the current market. Their vision and approach were far superior than the other agents we had contacted. Chris, Derek, and their team were kind, thorough, efficient, and really took care of my husband and I.

For our first meeting, Chris and Derek assessed our home and sat on our couch for over an hour. They took the time to get to know us, ask you questions about our goals and vision, and were very patient in explaining the complexities of selling a home. Based on our discussion, Chris and Derek created a timeline, which went EXACTLY according to plan. Chris and Derek have a fantastic team that took care of all of the scheduling, coordinating, and preparation for the listing of the home (i.e., cleaning, staging, repairs, inspections, etc.). They were very communicative in providing updates regarding next steps and were always available to answer and address any questions, concerns, or needs. They were extremely flexible and able to accommodate our complex working schedules.

Chris and Derek are experts in the field and know the East Bay Market. They have a great network that led to a record number of showings and record-breaking offer in our neighborhood!!! Thanks to Chris, Derek, and their team, my husband and I were able to sell our home for more than what we can anticipated. We are so grateful for the care that Chris, Derek, and their team has provided for us! We had a fantastic experience working with Chris and Derek, and are confident you will too. We have recommended Chris and Derek to many of our friends, and will not hesitate to work with them again if and when we decide to purchase in the East Bay in the future.

The Headline: Chris and Derek are EXTRAORDINARY!

Yes, we got an amazing offer (multiple and way over asking) on our house, but what makes them so amazing is all the work they put into “the process” leading up to the sale of your home and they’re just genuinely really great people.

Our family decided to make a move out of state, which would require us to find an agent that would be willing and able to manage EVERYTHING for us in preparation for the sale of our home. This was absolutely critical for us as we are both working, have a toddler, relocating, and selling a home is a lot of work, regardless of the market/condition of your home.

After interviewing a bunch of agents, we decided to go with Chris and Derek based on our shared vision for the house, their easy and genuinely friendly demeanor, and their promise to be able to take on the burden of getting the home prepped for sale. I have to say, they were very confident in what they would deliver, but you really never know what you’re getting until you’re “in the thick of it.”

From the moment I handed the keys over to Chris to the moment we received the funds in our account from the sale, Chris and Derek’s level of service was impeccable. They handled contractors, bidding, scheduling, design work, landscaping, marketing, etc. etc., and would check in with us as needed for updates and feedback.

Everything was so smooth, I kept thinking and assuming it was too good to be true, and it was only a matter of time before something would derail the process, or require us to step in and get more involved. That moment never came. They executed flawlessly, and we are forever grateful.

Chris helped us in a way we could never have imagined with the sale of our home. We started with an out of area agent, and the listing became stale, but then we got Chris involved. Once Chris took over the listing, he managed to get the home into contract in less then 5 days, AND he sold it for the highest price per sq/ft in our entire neighborhood! We were very impressed. His professional and calm demeanor made Chris a delight to work with. He was there every step of the way and made things as easy as possible for us to get out of our old home and into our new home!

The Character Limit on this review is not enough for me to complete this. I am just going to start by saying that "We would have never been able to get our home if we had been working with anyone other than Chris!!"

I spoke to Chris mid year 2021 when I told him that we are still on the fence and are not actively looking for a home. He promptly acknowledged our situation and shared us relevant information educating us about the market state and what we need to look for when buying a first home and set us up with RealScout alerts.

Start of '22 when we were finally ready, we spoke about some of the areas we wanted to look for and have visited a few open houses. Chris not only was extremely knowledgeable but also knew whats best for us which is such a hard thing to find in this market. He was able to find our dream home in less than a month of working together and helped us through everything before, during and after the closing. He is still actively assisting us getting settled into the neighborhood, helping us find the right contractors before our move.

It is so heartening to see someone who is not motivated by the financial return but puts the best interest of their clients above anything else.

We cannot thank you enough Chris for being our agent, our friend and guide us to make one of the biggest decisions in our lives !!

Dana is a complete real estate rockstar. She is, without a doubt, the only reason we just closed on a house we absolutely love for a reasonable price in this insane Oakland real estate market. While we’ve only been working with Dana for 6 months, my husband and I had been looking for almost 1.5 years prior to meeting her (we’ve seen literally hundreds of houses at this point) and without Dana we’d have likely either continued to look for many, many more months or given up entirely. She has been unbelievably patient and supportive as we’ve toured house after house and submitted multiple offers, never pressuring us to make an offer we’re not comfortable with, yet always being willing to put in the work to submit the offer. She is so very knowledgeable about the Oakland and Piedmont areas and has opened our minds up to wonderful neighborhoods we wouldn’t have otherwise had on our radars - including the one we ended up in.

Dana is incredibly sharp, caring, thorough, and seemingly always available to her clients, despite how busy she is. I honestly don’t know when she sleeps. She is truly a full-service agent, both for her sellers and her buyers. She is instrumental in working with her sellers to get their listings renovated, staged, and optimally ready for market, while also providing her buyers with a great deal of guidance and endless recommendations for renovations, insurance agents, lenders, contractors, supply stores, and more, both pre-and post-sale.

Having attended easily 50+ open houses since we started working with Dana, I can confidently say that everyone in the local real estate market knows her and respects her work. I (and seemingly all her peers) cannot recommend her enough. She is a consummate real estate professional, and we just feel very fortunate that she was willing to take us first-time home buyers on. Whether you’re looking to buy a home or sell your home, Dana is definitely your gal. Trust me, you won’t regret it.

We were referred to Dana by a friend who made their home purchase 10 years ago with Dana. There is no doubt Dana’s experience and expertise is what helped us secure our amazing home in Oakland. Every step of the way, from the home searching process to contract writing to securing our loan, Dana was there to guide us through every detail, giving timely advice that helped us land our dream home. I’ve worked with other realtors before for previous home purchases, and while they were good, Dana has shown me what “cut above the rest” looks like.

It’s because of Daniel that I was able to attain my dream home that checked all of my boxes. His professionalism, communication and experience supported and prepared me for every step towards closing. Great person and professional!

I had the opportunity to collaborate with Daniel Lewis, a highly skilled realtor who meticulously manages every detail beyond his role. His dedication to excellence is evident in his thorough communication and handling of the entire process from listing to closing. If you’re seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented realtor, I highly recommend Daniel Lewis. Working with him is a professional pleasure.

Deanna Owens of Owens Real Estate is an amazing person. She recently took care of the sale of the home I lived in for over 40 years. She graciously and smoothly took great care of the sale making the process one free from frustration and stress. Deanna took care of everything from the smallest to largest of details. Not only is she trustworthy and capable but she is detail-oriented, thorough, and is excellent at communication. Especially so because during the sale of my home I was still recovering from cancer. I highly recommend Deanna Owens and Owens Real Estate to anyone in need of either selling or purchasing a home. She is truly an amazing realtor and I know all who chose her services will be thoroughly satisfied.

Deeana gave us the white glove treatment service. She is attentive, thorough and detailed. She listened what our needs were in terms of the locations we wanted and the budget we had. She provided listings that were suited to our needs. The closing process was smooth as she facilitated all the actors involved with efficiency and professionalism. She is very knowledgeable of the Oakland real estate landscape and gave us fantastic advise on the different neighborhoods. We are very happy with Owen Real Estate and highly recommend them.

Delores "Dee" was the ultimate agent! She listed my property and everything happened just like she said it would and just the way I imagined…​..I know this isn’t how all situations go but this one was seamless. She did one showing and we had multiple offers and it sold quickly much more than asking price. "Dee" is very professional and experienced with lots if confidence in what she does. I would highly recommend her for any of your real estate needs. She is the "Ultimate" agent.

Richard Evans.

We used Dee’s services for both buying and selling our house in Oakland. Dee brought with her a wealth of knowledge and expertise that reflect the number of years she has been in the industry. She was exceptionally patient and held our hand through every step of the process.

Dee has a great understanding of the market, buyer and seller patterns, and neighborhood trends. I recommend her services wholeheartedly.

James was beyond exceptional during our home buying experience. From working directly with the seller to extend their offer deadline due to outside circumstances, offering an experts opinion on value and overall just looking out for what is in my and my partners best interest. His negotiation skills astounded us and saved us a lot of money by getting our less competitive offer accepted compared to others. James also has an extensive background through volunteer work that made his opinion even more valuable in every homebuying step.

James is extremely flexible, punctual, and has amazing response time, being reachable at every hour of the day and deep into the night and early mornings. It felt as if not only James was fully working with us with his undivided attention but his extremely professional and informed team as well. I had not met James in person when I decided to work with him because his knowledge and professionalism stood out above several other realtors we spoke with and every experience with him in person just backed that up even more.

James helped us close on our dream home with a VA loan in JUST 25 days which I thought was unheard of!

He has already been recommended to every friend and family member that is looking for a realtor and it is a shame we are not in the position to buy another home right now because we would be running back to him.

There are 5 star restaurants out there, but James is the Michelin star equivalent of a realtor.

Working with James to buy our first home was such a positive experience. He is incredibly responsive and clear in his communication, always making sure we understood what was happening and what to expect next. His attention to detail gave us a lot of confidence throughout the process, and he never hesitated to go the extra mile—whether that meant answering late-night questions or finding resources we didn’t even know we needed. As first-time buyers, we had a lot to learn, and James walked us through each step with patience and care. We’re so grateful for all his guidance and the time he took to make sure we felt supported. We couldn’t have asked for a better realtor.

Julie Gardner is an outstanding realtor. A warm and caring individual with a hard-knock professionalism to boot. In our initial conversations, she was informative, honest and forward. Throughout the process, she helped us understand and weave through the minutiae. And when we needed her the most, she went up to bat and with no surprise knocked it out of the park. As a family of six (including our dog, Hummus) we are eternally grateful for her services and her compassion. Today, we find ourselves in the home and neighborhood that we have always dreamed about.

Straight-shooter, go-getter, excellent taste, and impeccable eye for the market. What more could you want in a realtor, except years and years of experience? Wait - she has that too! If you or someone you know is looking to sell in Piedmont, Julie should be your first call.

I found Kate to be very knowledgeable about what buyers are looking for. When you become her client you feel like you are the only one. She is a hard worker and goes above and beyond what is required. When we decided to sell which was around the end of the year, we were a little nervous because it was the winter season, but after talking to Kate and hearing her plans from start to finish we were sold and decided to move forward. We had a total of three open houses "in the rain ", accepted offers two days later and got over the asking price. Kate took the worry and anxiety away that one feels when trying to sell a house. Well done Kate. What a pleasure it has been to work with you. I would definitely use Kate again and highly recommend.

Kate Phillips just sold a house for me and I could not be happier! It felt like a daunting task to me to prepare a house for sale in Oakland when I live in the North Bay. I knew that I needed to rely on my agent to guide me through the process from start to finish. Enter Kate Phillips, the consummate professional, who came highly recommended and believe me, she definitely lived up to that recommendation! Kate took the reins and called upon her cadre of professionals, from gardeners to handyman and home stagers and in no time the house was in pristine condition and ready for sale. While all the while she was dealing with me long distance and reminding me not to worry - "just breathe" she would say in her calm and collected and confident way…​.. Kate knows exactly what it takes to sell a house and she sure did come through …​. within a matter of days we had multiple offers and sold at well above the asking price! Of course I was delighted but equally as important, I had the pleasure of meeting and working with a kind, thoughtful and fun professional real estate agent. Choose Kate for your real estate needs!

Katy & Katie were fantastic to work with! They were sensitive to our needs in the difficult decision to sell our mom’s home. They walked us through their process and had great insight and knowledge. They were kind and enthusiastic and I knew they would take good care of us. It was such a pleasure working with Katy and Katie and I would definitely recommend them to anyone wanting to sell their home. I wish them all the best in their future endeavors. Thank you!!!

The Katy Team - simply the best, across the board. From our first phone call, to our first meeting in person, to our first house tour and then throughout the many years I had the pleasure of working with them, and to the sale of that same home 5 years later - they were terrific. Finding the right people to work mattered in every way. When I met Katy and Katie it was clear - they were the right team for me on every level. As a first time home buyer and seller I felt lucky and grateful to have them by my side every step of the way. They love their work and they came to the table as my partners in such an important series of processes/ decision - making. They are extremely professional, incredibly thorough, well networked, highly respected and straight shooters - all of which was important to me. Katy and Katie are a great team, working seamlessly together. They connected me, at every turn, to all the right people and kept me on track, the process on track and managing all the ups and downs of the process with confidence and clarity. I cannot say enough about them - it’s not hard not to win and win big in terms of house buying and selling with The Katy Team.

Living in Texas, Rosie came to us via a friend of a friend recommendation. Put simply, there are people you who will kindly help you with a real estate transaction, and then there is Rosie. Rosie invested the time and energy to get to know what we needed as we sought a condo in the Berkeley area for our son. Rosie is an exceptional listener, and where she saw discrepancies between what my wife sought and what I sought she helped break down the alternatives. More importantly, she knows the East Bay community and provided incredible insight along the buying journey. Rosie helped us get a fair deal, she interfaced with the HOA on our behalf and she has even connected us with a quality contractor for remodeling needs. It is a big statement, but Rosie treated us as I imagine she would treat her own family during the buying process. When our son completes his PhD studies, Rosie will be who we trust to sell the property. We are incredibly grateful to have Rosie by our side through this process.

I recently had the pleasure of working with Krista Miller as my real estate agent, and I can confidently say that I had a fantastic experience.

From the very beginning, Krista impressed me with her exceptional communication skills. She was always available to answer my questions and concerns, and they kept me informed every step of the way. I never felt like I was left in the dark, which gave me peace of mind during what can be a stressful time.

Krista also demonstrated excellent negotiation skills. They advocated on my behalf and made sure that my needs and wants were heard and addressed. She was able to navigate any obstacles that arose and ensured that I got the best deal possible.

Another thing that stood out to me was Krista’s responsiveness. She was always quick to respond to my calls, emails, and texts, which I appreciated. I never felt like I was waiting around for a response, which made the entire process much smoother and less stressful.

Overall, I would highly recommend Krista Miller to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. She is a true professional who excels in communication, negotiation, and responsiveness, and I can’t imagine having gone through the process without them. Thank you for everything, Krista!

Lucy embodies everything you could ask for in a realtor. She helped us with so many aspects of selling our home that seemed overwhelming, such as: figuring out the best time to list our home for sale in a challenging market, finding reasonably-priced contractors for repairs and upgrades, scheduling inspections and home staging, and determining a strategy for our listing price. She assisted us with all of this (and more) on a very tight timeline.

Throughout the entire process, she was very communicative and easy to work with. All of our interactions with her were positive, personal, and professional. She was always accessible, answered our numerous questions, and helped us through a stressful time with selling our primary residence.

We were selling our home right as the market was shifting and interest rates were skyrocketing. Thanks to her expertise, we were able to sell our home above our asking price. We couldn’t have done it without her help. If you’re considering Lucy as your realtor, look no further. You will thank yourself later for working with her!

Hire this agent! She is absolutely the BEST! Her knowledge of the Bay Area is second to none and her expertise in this area is only exceeded by her professionalism. She is smart, knowledgeable, strategic, out thinks you, and is an outstanding communicator. And she has a great sense of humor. She helped us buy a condo in the Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville area after patiently showing us other properties in the Bay. And she negotiated a price below list and this was before the market softened. Absolutely can’t say enough about her. Do yourself a great service and hire her.

Melissa is always easy to work with, plus it’s fantastic when our clients come back to us and rave about their realtor. This OFTEN happens when working with Melissa. My team and I are ecstatic whenever we get to work with Melissa.

This my office so I’m biased. It’s modern, clean and full of very knowledgeable real estate agents.

I don’t think it is possible to find a better realtor than Michael Thompson. He helped me in 2010 when I bought a home in Oakland, and again in 2021 when I moved to Boston and sold it. In both instances, the results could not have been better.

Michael is all about high quality service, open communication, and maintaining integrity. When I bought my home, I always felt that Michael had my best interest at heart. He treated me like a queen throughout the entire multi-month process and I know for a fact that he often works with properties that are more expensive than what I could afford. Having Michael at my side – someone I could trust 100 percent – was invaluable.

When I was looking for my home, I had to rely heavily on Michael’s advice more than once as he firmly guided me away from a couple of properties I very much wanted to consider. Although it was difficult to wait for the right place as the weeks and months passed, in the end I was grateful I took his advice. The home I owned for 11 years was beautiful and in a fantastic location.

When I decided to move to Boston, I met with Michael to discuss preparing my home for sale and the marketing strategy for selling it quickly. Michael had a very clear plan based on strong research of the market and his decades of experience. He communicated that plan to me and we discussed every detail until I was comfortable with it. When my home went on the market, the buyer walked in the door within 24 hours and made a very strong offer. My home sold quickly and for over asking price.

I am especially grateful to Michael for managing every aspect of getting my home ready to go to market, from the paint job to staging and everything in between. Since I was in Boston while this process took place, I relied on his expertise and the contractors he brought in, all of whom he has worked with for years. Michael communicated every nuance with me, making sure I agreed to all his suggestions before moving ahead.

Additionally, Michael was superb in handling a thorny issue that arose around compliance with a city code. He worked extra hard to get this issue resolved, including helping me know what I could do to move the process forward. He even took the extra step to make personal contact with a key person who then assisted with the process. Thankfully, after more than a month of trying different angles, the issue was resolved shortly before escrow closed.

Some of my family and friends marvel when I tell them about Michael. They’ve had experiences with realtors that weren’t as positive. I only wish that Boston was part of his territory!

I could not recommend a better person to have sell our house then Michael. His professionlism is only matched by his attention to detail. I particularly loved how he interacted with all his team, always on a first name basis, very much appreciated his humility. We hit every benchmark up to the listing, there was not one day lost to delay. The end result was a sale that was 40%+ above the list price. If you want the process to be smooth and the communication clear, use Michael Thompson!!

Robert was incredibly helpful and kind. He worked with us as our buying agent and waited patiently for a year while we looked at homes. When we finally found the right place, he sprang into action and provided invaluable guidance and insight that made the buying process way more manageable. Everyone on his team was also incredibly responsive, well organized, and warm. It was a real gift to have Robert in our corner. We recommend him 100%!

To say that working with Robert was a painless experience is a true understatement - this was one of the best professional service experiences I’ve ever had. Every step of the way, he held our hands after being roped in at the last minute as our realtor (thanks for answering our email so fast!) Within a month, we’re home buyers on our first try?? We owe it all to Robert. Thanks so much!

My partner and I had a wonderful experience with Sean. He was responsive, flexible, and took initiative. His experience in the area was incredibly valuable both because of his familiarity with the neighborhoods and because of his existing relationships with other agents. He was willing to roll up his sleeves and explore the corners of a house to investigate things and was a great partner in our home search! Would recommend!

Sean Fruth is a different kind of agent. A true professional with a "tell 'em like it is" attitude. His spitfire candor is equally met with patience and an untamed ambition. He is always working in his client’s best interests and remains a reputable source when it comes to the ever-changing and chaotic market trends. If you’re looking for someone who will not only listen but truly understand your real estate needs, I highly recommend Sean. He will get the job done.

Shelly Flynn excelled in every facet of the transaction she handled from pre-listing work through closing the sale above list price. Shelly assembled the right subcontractors to remodel and stage the property to attract the right buyers. Her previous sales in the Condo Regime was a huge factor in selecting her. I am pleased to recomend her unconditionally as a listing agent.

To say this was a great experience is understated. Shelly redefined for us what a realtor can be. From beginning to end, we received outstanding advice, insightful guidance, and the handholding that everyone occasionally needs in this process. She was an elite guide to every step of the process and every aspect of the decision we were making.

We were moving from out of state, so we didn’t know much about buying California. Shelly patiently filled us in on all the details of the purchase process, from bidding to post-sale renovations. She brought along a collection of top-quality professionals to help us with other aspects of the move. Whenever a potential glitch appeared in the purchase, mortgage or approvals process, Shelly was on it before we knew about it. And when the nerves and pressure of the process weighed us down, she was available to talk us through it.

This was a very complex, challenging move. Shelly made it run like clockwork while getting us a fantastic deal on a home we never thought we’d find.

Simone is a leading expert in real estate and has vast knowledge of the East Bay. Oakland in particular is an extremely competitive market and a top notch professional is needed.

We were in the process of selling our condo and purchasing a new home. Our agent who helped us close our condo had to abruptly re-locate and referred us to Simone and team (within Compass).

Simone picked up right away and lost no time on our home viewings and in less than a week we got our offer accepted. We felt very confident in her and the team right from the beginning. Simone is very good at providing the right advice and navigating the hurdles/weighing options.

We put in a bid for a home in our top choice neighborhood. We weren’t the highest bidder, but Simone’s offer package was so tight and professional that it edged us out on the seller’s confidence for acceptance of our offer.

Simone and team worked so quickly and tightly with the lending team, escrow, and the selling agents that the close went like clockwork. We were supposed to close within 25 days and we closed within 21 days.

A joy to work with, extreme knowledge of the market and unprecedented professionalism made Simone the absolute best agent we could have hoped for.

We love our new home and we couldn’t be happier on how everything turned out. Simone will always be our top choice for any future real estate endeavors.

Our time with Simone was short and sweet since we ended up buying the first house we put an offer on! Being first time home buyers, Simone really set the stage for the entire home buying process and realistic expectations for what was to come. From recommendations on lenders to neighborhoods that were a good match for us, our experience was almost seamless. She was so responsive to our questions and did regular check ins through the loan and escrow process. When we did have a big hiccup in our closing, she was right there with us coming up with out of the box ideas to make sure we were taken care of. I would recommend Simone to any friend of mine in a heartbeat.

I recently had the pleasure of working with Tanara and a mutual first time buyer client. I was extremely impressed with Tanara’s dedication to making sure all went smoothly including helping our buyer after hours with 3rd parties that were not responsive. She went above and beyond to help our buyer and demonstrated the true definition of a professional. In the end we had a very happy buyer! I look forward to working with Tanara again and recommending her services to others!

I absolutely loved working with Tanara Bailey. Very perfessional and well informed. Tanara took her time with me and helped me make it all make sense. Thank you for all the great advice and helping me ease into the transition of becoming a new home owner.

Taylor helped us buy our first home during a wild housing market! We had a lot of anxiety and a million questions during the process and Taylor was eager to answer them all and help guide us. He advocated for our needs and connected us to necessary resources. He is very friendly, helpful, and professional. Plus, he has an adorable dog :)

I have nothing but good things to say about Taylor Sublett. As a first time homebuyer, I was incredibly nervous and overwhelmed by the enormity of finding and buying a house. Taylor took the time to discuss what I was looking for, what budget I could operate in, what timeline I was operating on, and how best he could help me (providing guidance, access to resources, finding places that fit what I was looking for, etc).

He provided tools and advice for reviewing homes on the market. The advice of what to look out for, what language to parse through, what tell tale signs that could signify a place was good or bad was invaluable.

He was incredibly patient and did not try to rush me into a home. He made sure I was selecting a place for the right reasons and made sure I understood what the HOAs and Disclosure documents were saying.

During the actual process of putting in an offer and actually buying, Taylor made sure I knew what the next steps were, what would be required of me, and what options I had at each step.

Taylor was there for me every step of the way. He was willing to come out and visit houses with me, he was willing to field all the questions I had (even the ones I worried were a little stupid), and he was willing to wait until I found the perfect place.

10 out of 10 Recommend

Tia helped us find an amazing home right when we were about to give up on trying to buy in this very difficult market. Tia knows the market, she is well-connected and well-respected, and she works hard for her clients.

The online interface for sharing listings was clunky, and a lot of communication happened via text, which had its pros and cons. During the escrow process / document blizzard we had a stressful miscommunication but Tia fixed it right away.

She was very informative, patiently triangulated three adults’ various priorities and our vision for a family compound, responded quickly to all communications, and used her experience and connections within the real estate landscape to find us a home we might have overlooked on our own but that exceeds our hopes!

Tia was absolutely wonderful, incredibly knowledgeable and experienced. She was available to us day and night and did a wonderful job leading through the whole process of finding a place and then offering, negotiating, inspecting and finally closing. I highly recommend her!

Tom Luu’s expertise has made a big impact in our lives! After meeting with him we felt confident in entrusting him with both the purchase of our new home and selling of our old home. When entering the market looking to move into a highly competitive area we were unsure of who to choose to represent us. After meeting with multiple agents, Tom stood out to us as particularly data driven and an excellent communicator. Tom supported us every step of the way from dreaming of the right home for our family, taking a pause for the birth of our baby, and eventually beating out multiple other offers to land in the home of our dreams. He was patient and encouraging through moments of high pressure, life changing decisions, mounds of unfamiliar paperwork, and many property walk throughs. We can’t say enough about how much we trust Tom to be dependable, knowledgeable, receptive to our needs, timely, and all around a true pleasure to work with. As an example of his dedication and emphasis on the smallest of details- Tom painted our fireplace on his own as a last minute polished touch. And as a MAJOR bonus -Tom helped us to sell our property at a value hundreds of thousands of dollars over the amount we had hoped to reach. We learned so much from Tom and highly recommend him if you’re seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated real estate expert to guide your process.

We couldn’t have asked for a better realtor than Tom! He helped us buy our first home and made the process smooth and enjoyable. His responsiveness, knowledge, flexibility and patience made us feel like we were talking to a trusted friend throughout our home buying journey. Highly recommend!

Paul and I are so grateful for the help Tracy gave us when selling his house! Tracy was on the job before the house hit the market with her invaluable advice on how to prepare the house most effectively for sale. Tracy has a team of talented contractors and design personnel that stepped in to help us put the best face on our home.

During the sales process, Tracy worked tirelessly to get the most eyeballs on our home. What impressed me in addition to her hands on marketing was her constant follow up with prospective buyers and their Agents. She remained available to them to answer questions and to keep our house in front of them with gentle reminders about its awesome-ness!

We ended up getting a great price for our home, a smooth close and no drama!

Thanks so much Tracy for a seamless process. We appreciate you very much!

Lucy and Paul

We used Tracy to purchase our first home in a crazy market in early 2021 and it made what could have been a very stressful process much smoother. Tracy was knowledgeable and responsive to a fault; she offered realistic advice while being very respectful of our specific situation and needs. There were many times where her connections to other real estate agents and her deep knowledge of the market helped us make better decisions. She helped coordinate amongst the many different professionals (mortgage, title, etc.) involved and was an excellent and empathetic advocate throughout.

Overall, Tracy is the consummate professional and someone you want to have on your side in a real estate deal. She helped us accomplish our goals, met our needs, and did it all in a time frame that exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend her for any real estate needs.