At Home Realtors | Ruth Goldstone

At Home Realtors | Ruth Goldstone

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Ruth is an East Bay native with over two decades of real estate experience. She brings energy and expertise to her real estate transactions. She and her team work in tandem to provide the best experience for clients.

For sellers, she guides every aspect of preparing a home for market to attain the best possible price. She draws on an extensive network of tradespeople and her artistic eye for cost-effective improvements. 

Buyers attest to her quick grasp of what they are looking for and her invaluable insights to help them achieve their goals. She uses her sharp negotiation acumen and tirelessly advocates for their interests. She troubleshoots issues before they arise, ensuring a smooth escrow from start to finish. 

Ruth was a Berkeley homeowner and landlord before moving to the Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland where she has lived since 2005. She is also part of an LLC with commercial investment property in Rockridge as well. Her two sons have attended the Oakland public schools from kindergarten to high school, and she enjoys giving back to the local community where she lives. 
Prior to real estate, Ruth taught Spanish in a private high school and in a bilingual public elementary school. She graduated in linguistics from Cal and earned an MFA in fiction from SFSU. She's also a certified yoga instructor who taught for 10 years, and an accomplished potter who has sold work in boutiques in Oakland, Berkeley, and San Francisco, as well as in museum gift shops.

If you are considering a move, reach out to Ruth before you do. You’ll be glad you did! 

 

At Home Realtors | Ruth Goldstone's List Side Sold Properties

1866 San Pedro Ave
Berkeley, CA 94707
3 Bed 2 Full Baths 2,166 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,780,000
closed
6515 Raymond St
Oakland, CA 94609
2 Bed 2 Full Baths 1,288 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,525,000
closed
5025 Lawton
Oakland, CA 94609
3 Bed 2 Full Baths 1,936 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,975,000
closed
3630 Victor Ave
Oakland, CA 94619
4 Bed 2 Full Baths 2,792 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $2,155,600
closed
969 57Th St
Oakland, CA 94608
4 Bed 2 Full Baths 1,581 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $981,000
closed
967 57Th St
Oakland, CA 94608
1,581 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $981,000
closed
2705 California St
Berkeley, CA 94703
2 Bed 1 Full Baths 877 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $925,000
closed
3598 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
1,720 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,175,000
closed
2806 Morgan Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
2 Bed 1 Full Baths 1,066 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $960,000
closed
401 Monte Vista Ave, #102
Oakland, CA 94611
1 Bed 1 Full Baths 727 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $463,000
closed
1621 Ocean View Ave
Kensington, CA 94707
3 Bed 2 Full Baths 1,124 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,338,000
closed
1529 Leimert Blvd
Oakland, CA 94602
2,654 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,435,000
closed
2159 Emerson St
Berkeley, CA 94705
2 Bed 2 Full Baths 1,101 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,200,000
closed
1716 Dwight Way
Berkeley, CA 94703
3 Bed 2 Full Baths 1,301 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,375,000
closed
692 32nd St
Oakland, CA 94609
3 Bed 2 Full Baths 1,423 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $735,000
closed
1126 Keeler Ave
Berkeley, CA 94708
3 Bed 2 Full Baths 1,784 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,410,000
closed
1114 Keeler Ave
Berkeley, CA 94708
5 Bed 3 Full Baths 2,688 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,550,000
closed
736 46Th St
Oakland, CA 94609
3 Bed 2 Full Baths 1,734 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,110,000
closed
414 North St
Oakland, CA 94609
1 Bed 1 Full Baths 750 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $650,000
closed
3721 Fruitvale Ave, #F
Oakland, CA 94602
2 Bed 2 Full + 1 Half Baths 1,550 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $610,000
closed
1018 62Nd St
Oakland, CA 94608
2,150 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,325,000
closed
580 66Th St
Oakland, CA 94609
3 Bed 2 Full + 1 Half Baths 1,463 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,300,000
closed
976 Neilson
Albany, CA 94706
2 Bed 2 Full Baths 1,476 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,450,000
closed
974 Neilson St
Albany, CA 94706
1,476 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,450,000
closed
2306 PARKER ST
Berkeley, CA 94704
3 Bed 3 Full Baths 1,656 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,108,000
closed
4811 TELEGRAPH AVE, #503
Oakland, CA 94609
1 Bed 1 Full + 1 Half Baths 1,066 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $730,000
closed
1901 CHESTNUT ST
Berkeley, CA 94702
2 Bed 1 Full Baths 762 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $770,000
closed
586 66TH ST
Oakland, CA 94609
3 Bed 2 Full + 1 Half Baths 1,525 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,375,000
closed
586 66TH ST
Oakland, CA 94609
3 Bed 2 Full + 1 Half Baths 1,525 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,375,000
closed
833 POMONA AVE
Albany, CA 94706
2 Bed 1 Full Baths
Sold Price: $753,000
closed
763 ALCATRAZ AVE
Oakland, CA 94609
2 Bed 1 Full Baths 1,209 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $625,000
closed
5964 MARGARIDO DR
Oakland, CA 94618
5 Bed 4 Full Baths 4,105 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $2,000,000
closed
496 GRAVATT DR
Berkeley, CA 94705
3 Bed 3 Full Baths 2,473 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,300,000
closed
1926 WOOLSEY ST
Berkeley, CA 94703
3 Bed 1 Full + 1 Half Baths 1,193 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $831,000
closed
1086 57TH ST
Oakland, CA 94608
2 Bed 1 Full Baths 1,192 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $581,000
closed

At Home Realtors | Ruth Goldstone's Buy Side Sold Properties

4192 FRUITVALE AVE
Oakland, CA 94602
4 Bed 3 Full Baths 1,595 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,310,000
closed
5767 Mendocino Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
3 Bed 1 Full Baths 1,478 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,935,000
closed
1126 Delaware St, #2
Berkeley, CA 94702
3 Bed 2 Full Baths 1,779 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,125,000
closed
6217 Bernhard Ave
Richmond, CA 94805
3 Bed 2 Full Baths 1,676 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,180,000
closed
85 Hazel Rd
Berkeley, CA 94705
4 Bed 3 Full + 1 Half Baths 2,664 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $3,750,000
closed
1362 Hearst Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94702
2 Bed 1 Full Baths 1,198 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,277,000
closed
3113 Shattuck Ave, #1
Berkeley, CA 94705
2 Bed 1 Full Baths 1,000 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $790,000
closed
2343 7Th Ave
Oakland, CA 94606
1,830 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $750,000
closed
481 55Th St
Oakland, CA 94609
2 Bed 1 Full Baths 780 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $960,000
closed
1610 Leimert Blvd
Oakland, CA 94602
2 Bed 1 Full Baths 1,447 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,480,000
closed
6133 Snake Rd
Oakland, CA 94611
4 Bed 3 Full + 1 Half Baths 3,472 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,590,000
closed
6025 Rockridge Blvd
Oakland, CA 94618
4 Bed 2 Full + 1 Half Baths 3,345 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $2,372,500
closed
4418 Pleasant Valley Ct
Oakland, CA 94611
2 Bed 1 Full Baths 1,143 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $900,000
closed
5025 Lawton Ave
Oakland, CA 94609
3 Bed 2 Full Baths 1,887 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,610,000
closed
6120 Harbord Drive
Oakland, CA 94611
3 Bed 4 Full Baths 2,621 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,900,000
closed
950 Everett St
El Cerrito, CA 94530
3 Bed 1 Full Baths 1,021 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $818,000
closed
2034 San Antonio Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
7 Bed 4 Full Baths 4,271 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,700,000
closed
2034 San Antonio Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
4,271 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,700,000
closed
175 Glen Ave
Oakland, CA 94611
3 Bed 3 Full Baths 1,912 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,650,000
closed
3015 Texas St
Oakland, CA 94602
2 Bed 1 Full + 1 Half Baths 1,483 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $850,000
closed
5656 Shattuck Ave
Oakland, CA 94609
1 Bed 1 Full Baths 666 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $590,000
closed
4207 Terrace Street
Oakland, CA 94611
3 Bed 1 Full + 1 Half Baths 1,702 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,133,000
closed
4262 GILBERT ST
Oakland, CA 94611
3 Bed 1 Full + 1 Half Baths 1,860 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,375,000
closed
1429 PARKER ST
Berkeley, CA 94702
2 Bed 2 Full Baths 1,160 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $950,000
closed
631 ALCATRAZ AVE
Oakland, CA 94609
4 Bed 2 Full Baths 1,449 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $785,000
closed
31 CRESTVIEW DR
Orinda, CA 94563
5 Bed 3 Full + 2 Half Baths 3,275 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,875,000
closed
7331 WALDO LN
El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 Bed 2 Full Baths 1,040 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $877,000
closed
1617 Nome
Richmond, CA 94805
3 Bed 2 Full Baths 1,498 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $631,000
closed
504 NORVELL ST
El Cerrito, CA 94530
4 Bed 3 Full Baths 1,678 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $829,000
closed
867 W Grand Avenue
Oakland, CA 94607
2 Bed 2 Full Baths
Sold Price: $660,000
closed
2830 RICHMOND AVE
Oakland, CA 94611
2 Bed 1 Full Baths 1,123 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $711,000
closed
1111 MAGNOLIA ST
Oakland, CA 94607
4 Bed 3 Full Baths 2,100 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $850,000
closed
5349 College Ave.
Oakland, CA 94618
1,131 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $775,000
closed
56 CAMELFORD PL
Oakland, CA 94611
3 Bed 2 Full Baths 2,657 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,250,000
closed
5951 Keith Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
3 Bed 1 Full + 1 Half Baths 1,915 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $939,500
closed
2821 CHERRY ST
Berkeley, CA 94705
3 Bed 1 Full + 1 Half Baths 1,549 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,600,000
closed
5560 FREMONT ST
Oakland, CA 94608
1,740 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $815,000
closed
4163 PARK BLVD
Oakland, CA 94602
4 Bed 2 Full Baths 1,898 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $930,000
closed
5727 Keith
Oakland, CA 94618
4 Bed 2 Full + 1 Half Baths 1,964 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $970,000
closed
1345 EL CENTRO AVE
Oakland, CA 94602
3 Bed 1 Full Baths 1,597 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $752,000
closed
3084 KING ST
Berkeley, CA 94703
2 Bed 1 Full Baths 816 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $475,000
closed
1719 CLEMENS RD
Oakland, CA 94602
3,948 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $1,024,000
closed
4395 PIEDMONT AVE, #308
Oakland, CA 94611
1 Bed 1 Full + 1 Half Baths 670 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $385,000
closed
1306 DERBY ST
Berkeley, CA 94702
3 Bed 2 Full + 1 Half Baths 2,112 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $960,000
closed
3721 FRUITVALE AVE, #F
Oakland, CA 94602
2 Bed 2 Full + 1 Half Baths 1,550 Sq. Ft.*
Sold Price: $450,000
closed

"Ruth Goldstone helped us both purchase our new home as well as sell the one we vacated, both in North Oakland and both in 2011... in that order. Ruth has all of the important attributes that you'd want in a real estate agent and then some -- she is highly intelligent, extremely patient, and an excellent listener. The best part is that Ruth makes it unequivocably clear (in both words and action) that she has the client's best interests in mind, whether you are engaging her to represent you in a sale or with a purchase. <br/><br/>When we purchased our current home, Ruth read the seller's circumstances perfectly, and used that insight to negotiate the sale price to be below asking price... yes, in Rockridge. She then helped us prepare our old bungalow for sale, and brought in a sale price that was beyond anything in our wildest dreams. All the while, Ruth ran cover for us and alleviated much of our stress from both of these transactions. Ruth is EXACTLY the kind of realtor -- versatile, funny and wicked smart -- you want on your team."

Oaktown Mama

"Ruth did a fantastic job helping us buy our home and was a real joy to work with. She was always patient and quick to provide answers to our many questions. I was amazed at how responsive she was throughout. She knows a ton about the local markets, is a great strategist, and has great instincts. When we had an offer accepted, Ruth made sure that it was a house we'd really be happy in. I was really impressed that she was looking out for our wellbeing and not just trying to quickly close the deal. Last, but not least, she is personable, quick witted, and has an infectious sense of calm that really helped us with what could have been a stressful experience."

Tony Pierce

"Ruth Goldstone gets all five of my stars -- and then some!! <br/><br/>We hired Ruth to help us find a home in the Oakland/Berkeley/etc. areas after selling our home in San Francisco. While selling (via our SF agent) was a very fast process due to the sellers' market, we found it challenging to be competitive in the market here. Ruth quickly learned and deeply understood our next home wishlist, and deftly guided us toward properties that met our needs and met our budget.<br/><br/>She's super informed about local schools, has a keen ability to anticipate where a sale is going to end up, and is very very compassionate about the pressures of a home purchase. She encouraged us to really think through our options, to not be afraid to wait, and to also not ignore amazing opportunities (and yes, they are out there - you just need Ruth to help you find and navigate them :D). She also has a great arsenal of ideas for helping you come up with your best offer that is as attractive as possible to sellers.<br/><br/>If we had to do it over again (and who knows, perhaps we may one day), we would definitely choose Ruth. We also encourage anyone who enjoys low-drama, efficient and kind agents to contact Ruth. She's rad."

lb623

"Ruth was our buyer's agent and then our seller's agent. She was flawless in both situations. <br/><br/>I tried to study the way she works because she was so good at balancing all the elements of the realtor's complicated role: She gave us quite the education while giving us plenty of space for our decision-making. She really knows the East Bay well from her years of knowledge down to sewer districts and such, while staying up to date with all the trends in prices and neighborhoods. She was personal and warm and supportive while staying totally business-like. She kept us and the whole process very organized and moving quickly without micro-managing us or stressing us out. She was very vigilant for our interests even when we were considering options that would not have been 100% in line with her business interests. She was a very good negotiator for us in our selling price recently. She's so calm and down-to-earth that her sharp negotiating skills came as a bit of a (lucrative!) surprise. She was really good at managing all the relationships (other agents, buyers, mortgage people, title people, stager, handyman, random who-are-you types who show up) who enter into any big real estate transaction.<br/><br/>My scientific study of Ruth was a bust. I was too busy being in the process and being grateful for her work. It's hard to imagine someone better at the East Bay real estate world than Ruth Goldstone."

user72807223

"Ruth is amazing. She knows her stuff, is lovely to spend time with, and is tough as nails when it comes to negotiating. Her insight into the market, and into my husband's and my own confused sense of what we were looking for was striking. She managed to find us the perfect home, a balance of quiet, privacy, and access to charming neighborhoods and shops - she heard through our conflicting desires and found our home after only 2 weeks of looking. Her knowledge and connections got our bid viewed without competition from other bidders. Its hard to put a value on what that was worth, but we believe tens of thousands of dollars. When we told seller's agents who we were working with, eyebrows would always go up and some variation of - 'She's VERY good..' followed every time. The respect of her peers and competitors reveals more about her than a single review could. I can't recommend her enough for anyone looking to buy or sell near Oakland and Berkeley, you'll be lucky to work with her."

ArinFishkin

"Ruth and Cathy are incredibly knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. We were first time home buyers in the Oakland/Berkeley area and learned a lot from them. They were very patient, answered all our questions, and were very responsive. This was a great experience, which we found surprising since home buying in the Bay Area was an intimidating prospect and we did this at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic (which created a few wrinkles that Ruth and Cathy really took in stride). I also have to say that I appreciated their style and sense of humor!"

kirsten fagnan

"Ruth was delightful, insightful, and efficient at helping me purchase my home in the Oakland Hills. She knows the area very well, and spends a good amount of time upfront finding out what kind of place you are looking for. As a long term local and parent herself, she can guide you through the myriad of choices in choosing not just the home, but also the best neighborhood. She is great at helping you fit the unique qualities that every home has, to your life's needs. Touring around is fun and efficient with Ruth, and I spent several months doing so before actually falling in love with a place and putting the bid in. In the months of looking, Ruth contacted agents to get approximate $ amounts of the houses I liked, but had something off, just to calibrate how much I would actually need to spend. Because of her know-how, and friendly contacts, we knew exactly how much we needed to bid to get the home within my budget. Closing was easy with Ruth, everything went smooth. Ruth also knows the common problems, and solutions, to homes in Oakland. Since you will most likely be accepting a house as is, Ruth analyzes the inspection reports thoroughly, and knows contractors for any job needed. For example, I needed a new sewer lateral as per Oakland law, and her contractor was $500 cheaper than the seller's estimate. I highly recommend Ruth as your new realtor."

drnatep

"Ruth helped my husband and I find a home in Temescal in Oakland. Throughout the process, we were incredibly impressed by her knowledge of the local market and bidding process, and general savvyness. Ruth gave us comfort that she was acting with our best interests at heart at all times, and was incredibly transparent and honest even when telling us things we didn’t necessarily want to hear. ;) I couldn’t recommend Ruth enough and would happily work with her again and refer her to others (in fact, I have already done so!)."

hbmarwell

"Ruth is fantastic. We’d recommend her to anyone."

Christopher Martz

"Ruth was wonderful, and I can't emphasize that enough !! She had an intimate knowledge of the Berkeley market and answered calls, texts and emails on moments notice at odd hours of the evening and weekend. She is also incredibly perceptive and knows a ton about the various parts of this process  (ie. Ruth would, without blinking, answer in great scientific, legal and practical detail my questions about some disclosure buried in page 42 of some huge report)(as a New York lawyer who pays a lot of attention to the details, I can happily say that Ruth doesn't mess around). Ruth was also very thoughtful about the decisions we had to make and was great about helping us think about them without forgetting that these were still our decisions to be made on our own terms. Last but not least, she's funny and a lovely person to boot. I highly recommend Ruth, you won't do better."

Hunter Gatewood

"Ruth helped us buy our first home in 2014. It was such a great experience that we easilydecided to work with her again when we sold our place to move. She helped us through thewhole process and was always responsive and great to work with."

devwilde

"Buying a condo in Oakland with Ruth was an excellent experience. In this wild east bay market It wasn't easy to meet the criteria of a soon- to- be- divorced teacher with two kids and no wealthy relatives. Ruth knows the market in and out, and gave me excellent advice. She listened and understood my situation clearly. She showed me loads of places; her own suggestions as well as whatever I was interested in. She responded quickly to questions via text and online. She was knowledgeable about pitfalls to avoid, thoroughly honest, when it came to actually making an offer, she guided me though the whole complicated process expertly, and without her knowhow, someone else undoubtedly would have ended up owning my place!"

Laura G.

"Ruth helped my husband and I find a home in Temescal in Oakland. Throughout the process, we were incredibly impressed by her knowledge of the local market and bidding process, and general savvyness. Ruth gave us comfort that she was acting with our best interests at heart at all times, and was incredibly transparent and honest even when telling us things we didn’t necessarily want to hear. ;) I couldn’t recommend Ruth enough and would happily work with her again and refer her to others (in fact, I have already done so!)."

Haley M.

"Ruth Goldstone helped us buy our home, and then sell it 10 years later. In both instances, she was superb. As a buyer’s agent, Ruth was levelheaded, calming, and grounded. She demystified the process for us, and deftly advised us in successfully bidding on the house we wanted without paying a cent more than necessary. As a seller’s agent, Ruth was equally skilled. She tactfully advised on prioritizing improvements and upgrades, suggested great contractors, brilliantly strategized our pricing and marketing in a complex, competitive environment, and handled multiple offers with integrity and acumen. We sold at $476K (or 53%) above asking price, well above comparable houses marketed at the same time. Whether buying or selling, you will not find a better agent than Ruth."

rlinqua5

"There are not enough stars for our realtor, Ruth Goldstone.  She came recommended to us after we had a bad experience with someone in the city -- Ruth was everything the other guy wasn't:  measured, laid-back, but very smart about the process.  Her assessments of what offers would be on houses were usually on the money.  She was candid about upside and downside, but she never pushed us into feeling like we had to jump at something.  

She's also saintly in her patience.  She stuck with us for over 2 years of looking, during which our ideas of what we wanted changed quite a bit.  And throughout it all, she was a reasonable and honest sounding board, in a process that, at the outset, seemed to us to be anything but reasonable and honest.  

Ruth is an all-star!  I've recommended her to my closest friends.  She's placed a number of my co-workers in great places in Rockridge and Temescal.  If you're looking anywhere between Lake Merritt and Albany / El Cerrito, she's the one."

Ben A.

"Ruth was delightful, insightful, and efficient at helping me purchase my home in the Oakland Hills. She knows the area very well, and spends a good amount of time upfront finding outwhat kind of place you are looking for. As a long term local and parent herself, she can guideyou through the myriad of choices in choosing not just the home, but also the bestneighborhood. She is great at helping you fit the unique qualities that every home has, to yourlife's needs.

Touring around is fun and efficient with Ruth, and I spent several months doing so beforeactually falling in love with a place and putting the bid in. In the months of looking, Ruth contacted agents to get approximate $ amounts of the houses I liked, but had something off,just to calibrate how much I would actually need to spend. Because of her know-how, andfriendly contacts, we knew exactly how much we needed to bid to get the home within mybudget. Closing was easy with Ruth, everything went smooth.

Ruth also knows the common problems, and solutions, to homes in Oakland. Since you willmost likely be accepting a house as is, Ruth analyzes the inspection reports thoroughly, andknows contractors for any job needed. For example, I needed a new sewer lateral as perOakland law, and her contractor was $500 cheaper than the seller's estimate.

I highly recommend Ruth as your new realtor."

Nathan P.

"We successfully sold our Berkeley house from across the country. Because of Ruth's expertise everything went smoothly and as expected. Ruth helped us coordinate getting the house ready for sale: procured painters, landscapers, cleaners, stagers etc. Additionally she has extensive knowledge of The  Bay Area real estate market, East Bay in particular and educated us on the psychology of the buying public and what they expect from properties at particular price points. Ruth was always willing to talk and explain things we were unclear about and worked non-stop to make sure we put our house on the market at the optimal time and that it showed excellently."

Nicole

"Ruth is an extremely talented real estate agent. She has helped us buy three properties (our own home and rental properties), and sell one property. She is very savvy, has a high attention to detail, knows the market, and has fun doing her job. I really enjoy working with Ruth!"

Dale Mcgrew (Source)

"We worked with Ruth for our home purchase in Rockridge, Oakland. We approached her during what turned out to be one of the toughest times in the market (highly competitive, minimal inventory, general difficulty due to the summer months). Ruth did a really fantastic job with keeping us informed with movements in the market, she kept her cool when we started to loose patience and faith in the process. She was a calming effect and kept us gently focused on our needs and wants (even when we started to compromise accelerate the process). When it came to actually securing the home of our dreams, she was able to get us into the first house we bid on, for a price well under what anyone would expect for the market (and less than we were willing to pay), and with the contingencies that made the process less stressful. She went above and beyond to do extra due diligence behind the scenes to make sure we were totally clear one what we were getting ourselves into (we bought a 100 year old home, so she brought in every expert imaginable to paint a picture of what we would be responsible for). Overall, because of our situation, the structure of the deal was highly complicated, and market patterns would have predicted that we should never have made this happen, but with Ruth's skill and negotiation skills, we did make it happen and we couldn't be happier with our decision to work with her."

CristinaLovesCecil

"Ruth recently represented my girlfriend and I in buying our home in Rockridge. As a first time buyer I felt at total ease with Ruth - she took the time to really explain the process and helped me understand the intricacies of the strategy that she was applying. My girlfriend can be a total anxious spazz with stuff like this and I was so impressed with how well Ruth handled her and kept her calm when she lost patience with the search, or got anxious during the waiting game while we were in contract. We gave Ruth the impossible task of finding us a home in a very very small area, with super specific requirements, with financials that were absolutely not competitive with what were seeing (meaning - we did not have 100% cash). On top of all that - Ruth was thrown every curve ball imaginable - including a government shut down right in the middle of escrow, sale of home contingency, etc...! She handled everything beautifully, her negotiation skills are VERY impressive, and one of her best assets, is her ability to read people and in a strategic way that saved us a TON of money. We loved Ruth and we're looking forward to working with her again."

Brett M.

"Ruth did a fantastic job helping us buy our home and was a real joy to work with. She was always patient and quick to provide answers to our many questions. I was amazed at how responsive she was throughout. She knows a ton about the local markets, is a great strategist, and has great instincts. When we had an offer accepted, Ruth made sure that it was a house we'd really be happy in. I was really impressed that she was looking out for our wellbeing and not just trying to quickly close the deal.

Last, but not least, she is personable, quick witted, and has an infectious sense of calm that really helped us with what could have been a stressful experience."

Tony P.

"We successfully sold our Berkeley house from across the country. Because of Ruth's expertise everything went smoothly and as expected. Ruth helped us coordinate getting the house ready for sale: procured painters, landscapers, cleaners, stagers etc. Additionally she has extensive knowledge of The Bay Area real estate market, East Bay in particular and educated us on the psychology of the buying public and what they expect from properties at particular price points. Ruth was always willing to talk and explain things we were unclear about and worked non-stop to make sure we put our house on the market at the optimal time and that it showed excellently."

Nicole

"I spent many hours interviewing real estate agents to sell my upper Rockridge home. In the end, I selected Ruth Goldstone and had a very good experience. Ruth is highly responsive, professional & hard-working; she is a person of high integrity and I trusted her to be my advocate. After house prep, staging and marketing was complete, we had a very successful and swift sale in August!"

Susan K.

"Ruth is great. She knows the Rockridge market and helps get you oriented with the range of options in the market. We were first time buyers and she helped guide us through the process, knew where to negotiate, and where not to. She is connected with lots of contractors and other professionals who give you honest opinions. She is direct, hard working and helpful."

schreibc

"Ruth and Cathy are incredibly knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. We were first time home buyers in the Oakland/Berkeley area and learned a lot from them. They were very patient, answered all our questions, and were very responsive. This was a great experience, which we found surprising since home buying in the Bay Area was an intimidating prospect and we did this at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic (which created a few wrinkles that Ruth and Cathy really took in stride).

I also have to say that I appreciated their style and sense of humor!"

Kirsten F.

"We enjoyed every bit of working with Ruth and Cathy. We bought our first house with Ruth, sold it 6 years later after Cathy joined the team, and bought our second house with them too. When we were buying our first house without realizing what we really were looking for, Ruth helped us to figure out what works best for us. They were always super honest about the worth of houses, very articulate about reports and costs that could arise after buying a house. They helped us to see off-market houses. They gave to the point advice on our offers, helped get the most for our money. When we were selling our house, they gave great advice on improvements to attract more people, which also led us to sell our house fast. We also had a short time to get our house ready before thanksgiving and people they work with also delivered everything on time. They were always very professional, responsive, and patient with our endless questions. They are super fun to work with too. We feel like they are part of the family, always keeping our interest above all. They are our go-to in the East Bay"

Melis O.

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Based on information from bridgeMLS, Bay East Association of REALTORS® and Contra Costa Association of REALTORS® as of March 28, 2024 06:26 AM. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

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