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For over 30 years, Red Oak agents have contributed to the Red Oak Opportunity Fund (ROOF). Along with Red Oak partners and vendors, it has granted more than $1,287,000 to East Bay charitable organizations that do not receive significant funding from other sources.

 
 
 
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We Love Our Clients

"I cannot say enough about how amazing Helen is, not only in regards to Real Estate, but as a person. We had to sell our condo in Emeryville and move out of State during Covid. We needed to sell our condo quickly and smoothly. Helen handled this deal masterfully. I found her on Zillow when I noticed she had sold two other condos in our building during Covid. Then...she did the same for us. She showed our place on Thanksgiving morning. We got an offer that evening and we excepted. Then, our escrow closed on Christmas Eve. She did that!!! What a gift!!! Thank you Helen for all of your support through this stressful time. You are truly amazing and we appreciate you!!!"

Diane Heron

"I can’t express how grateful I am for Seth Franklin’s help with the recent sale of my Berkeley home. Seth helped with every detail of preparing my house, then listing and selling it, in a most honest and professional manner. He is organized, efficient and extremely hard working, and I would recommend him unconditionally. And for the record, Seth is also funny, kind and generous - a real mensch. A big thanks to my neighbors for referring Seth to me!"

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"Sari is extremely responsive, knowledgeable, creative and determined.  She knows the East Bay very well - she understands all the neighborhoods and broader geography, she knows the other agents, has great recommendations for lenders and contractors, and always carries herself with professionalism and class.  On top of that, Sari is a sweet person.  She is warm, encouraging, upbeat and kind.  She listened to us and honored our ideas and goals, but managed to strike a very difficult balance between  respectfulness and providing directional guidance.  I cannot imagine working with her and being disappointed in any regard.   We highly recommend Sari  to help you find a home in the East Bay."

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"She understands what kind of place the client exactly looks for, and flags many potential issues or positives ahead of times. She also makes every step of the process super smooth, and is great at communications. I enjoyed working with her, and would strongly recommend her."

Farnam Mansouri

"My husband and I really enjoyed working with Herman Sun.  After finding out that we unexpectedly had to move out of a long-time residence rather quickly, we decided to see if we could purchase a home for the first time.  Herman listened to what we were looking for, and we both appreciated his patience and calm demeanor during a stressful time for us.  

Herman stuck with us through multiple offers and numerous house viewings, and offered encouragement and a positive outlook when we were feeling discouraged.  
With Herman's assistance, we found a place that suits us well and moved in within a few months of beginning our search.  

We found Herman to be knowledgeable, kind, calm, and quietly encouraging.  If you are looking for someone who will guide you through the process without being pushy or overbearing, we highly recommend Herman"

K.H.

"Charlie sold my North Berkeley house for above asking price with multiple offers, dealt with tenants who didn't want to leave, and generally cared. I never felt like I was a commission check (as I have with other realtors), and I was always treated with patience, professionalism, and humor. He is completely trustworthy and has a 6th sense of knowing what your needs are and how to get the job done. When another round of paperwork comes your way, Charlie's there to guide you through it and make it easy. When an original offer fell through, Charlie quickly put my house back on the market and got more offers. He delivers on what he promises which for me was that he'd sell my house.<br/><br/>When the market was good, it didn't matter who your realtor was. Now that the market is challenging, it's even more important to find the right person right away. Do yourself a favor and call Charlie first."

EBlackBee

"Ann Plant helped me find and purchase the perfect home in an excellent school district. She has DECADES of experience as a broker (not agent) in this area and she is extremely knowledgeable, well connected, and respected.  My family has been working with Ann since the 80s or 90s.

Ann, thank you so much for everything you did. Like meeting me with a flashlight at 6 a.m. and repeatedly after dark when everyone else was having dinner, so that we could act fast, get all the info, and make the most compelling offer possible. Thank you for answering all of my questions and educating me throughout the whole process, taking the time to explain all the ins and outs as I filed multiple offers on multiple properties. We were always on time, with everything complete.  Thank you for always picking up the phone and responding to my texts, and even reminding me of my tasks. 

It was a pleasure working with Ann Plant, and if someone reading this chooses to do so, you will also be glad you made that decision. 
Cheers! Happy hunting (or selling)!"

B Z. (Source)

"Best and most competent representation in the 40 years I have been buying and selling real estate. Always quick to respond to questions, and great at keeping me informed on the progress of the sale without any prodding. I was particularly impressed with the care around details of the various documents- this is rare in my experience. Tania and her team are the best."

Richard Conley

"We cannot say enough about Lisa. House hunting is equal parts logistical nightmare, marathon and existential crisis. Throughout it all, Lisa was our unflappable manager, coach and cheerleader. Just when we thought we’d completely struck out in the feverish Bay Area housing market, she helped us find our dream home. And she did that with patience, kindness and good humor. Would we recommend her? Ask all our friends who are now starting to look for a home. We already have."

Carmen Tubbesing

"I highly recommend Maya Arechiga as the Realtor to sell your home. As the trustee owner of an El Cerrito home, I contacted Maya to help me sell my Uncle’s house. I was facing the beginning of a foreclosure process from the reverse mortgage company that held the first mortgage on the home. Time was of the essence, and I had little experience with the home selling process. Maya agreed to meet with me immediately, and spent two hours viewing the home and discussing the situation surrounding the home sale. It was clear from the beginning that Maya was up to the challenge. She exhibited a comprehensive understanding of the local real estate market. She was able to see the potential of the home despite its need for cosmetic repair. Within one day, she had developed a written plan to prepare the home for sale within a very tight time frame to meet the demands from the reverse mortgage company. She discussed potential repairs and provided advice on the relative value of each. Her guidance helped me decide what upgrades were cost effective and should be done before listing. She was understanding of my concerns about cost, and devoted considerable time and effort to ensure the upgrades were performed within the budget we had established. Maya also provided me with a referral to a company providing bridge loans. This referral allowed me to arrange a bridge loan that refinanced the home and removed an aggressive reverse mortgage company from the situation. This brought me significant peace of mind. Based on her understanding of the local market, Maya knew that completing repairs and upgrades quickly was important. She utilized a team of local contractors to remodel, paint, carpet, stage, and landscape the home. The quality of this team’s work and her coordination of their scheduling was spectacular. When the work was complete, the 45 year old house had been transformed and family members were amazed at what had been accomplished. The home sold within 2 weeks of listing, and at a price that more than justified the upgrade investment. Throughout the process, Maya was always available to answer my questions and she regularly contacted me to advise how things were progressing. She has an engaging personality, and clearly loves her work. I always felt like her #1 client even though I know she was working with others. I definitely look forward to working with her in the future and would highly recommend her to others looking for an expert to guide them through the buying and selling of a home."

Andrew Tharp

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