About Deidre Joyner

I knew years before selling my home that I'd choose my dear friend, Deidre Joyner from Red Oak Realty in Oakland, as my agent. Not only is her resume impressive she's consistently a Top Producer and everyone's go-to for anything related to the housing market but she's also someone I trust deeply. Selling my home after 23 years was incredibly emotional. It wasn't just a house; it was filled with memories, and letting go marked a big life transition as I became an empty-nester. When it came time to make difficult decisions whether to stage, update, or change aspects of the home I sometimes felt overwhelmed. That's where Deidre stepped in, not just as ...

A team that has a true understanding of the real estate market and associated trends. Deidre and Nicole define excellent communication, flexibility and an eye for detail. Having previously sold a home with Deidre a few years ago, I was delighted to reach out to Deidre and team when it came to purchasing. Surrounded by a top notch network of professionals, Deidre and the Red Oak team will continue to be my families real estate choice.

I want to express my deepest gratitude to Deidre Joyner, a highly skilled realtor, and her exceptional team, particularly Nicole Paez. Their remarkable efforts led to a successful closing on our home, surpassing the asking price, within just two weeks. For anyone considering relocating to or from the California Bay Area, I highly recommend Deidre Joyner and her team.

A couple of months ago we found a home that we wanted to put an offer on and I reached out to Deidre to be our buyers agent based on her yelp reviews. She was awesome! There were multiple offers on the house and I sincerely think that we got our offer accepted because of her. She knows the East Bay and Oakland real estate market very well. She lives in Oakland and her mother was a real estate agent in Oakland, so she has been in and around the business her whole life and knows all the real estate agents in the area. They respect her work and know that when she crafts an offer that it is water tight and that reputation goes a long way. She pays atten...

My parents and I were referred to Deidre by a family member, and we are so happy to have found her. We were looking for a realtor that was experienced, outgoing, hardworking, and honest. Deidre possesses all these qualities and more! From the start Deidre began working tirelessly, emailing us daily with new listings, referring us to a great brokerage, showing us houses during times that fit our schedule. Within a couple months, we found a house, put in a bid the day after it listed, and closed 30 days later! But don't get me wrong, the process was not that simple. There were delays with the appraisal and our loan almost fell through at the last minu...

She did an excellent job in picking out the way to show our house to best advantage, andin suggesting a realistic starting price. It attracted a great deal of attention. Also very helpful in getting us to remember aspects for disclosure, since we had owned it for multiple decades.

Deidre went above and beyond when it came to selling our house in redwood heights. We loved the neighborhood and the home but a job opportunity arose that we couldn't pass up, so she worked with us to identify how to highlight the house so it showed at its best. She hooked us up with electricians, gardeners, painters, and stagers who were professional and went all out to do their jobs. Deidre even kicked in some of her own money to help the garden and fixtures match her vision. At a time when east bay home sales are not quite as reliable as they once were, she was with us the whole way until we got a bid that we were truly excited about! Go with Dei...

Deidre has been a great partner throughout our home selling process. It's been a stressful time with two little kids, and her expertise and passion helped make things as easy as they could be. I'd recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell in the Oakland Hills area for sure.

I want to thank Deidra for getting us through the house prep process of a great mid-century house and a very quick sale in Redwood Heights. As I was outside of the local area nearly the entire time, Deidra arranged everything, contacted everyone, made great recommendations, took care of the landscaping even making runs to the nursery for plants. Thanks Deidra for a great job, great recommendations, and a fast and very satisfactory sale exceeding our anticipated sale price.Her recommendations for flooring installers, painting, small repairs and landscaping were all highly reliable and provided quality service. Her recommendations for the extra touche...

I can't praise and thank Deidre enough for her professionalism, real estate and design knowledge, and support during a seven month journey to renovate, market and sell my home. We started our journey in September 2019 and closed today above asking. As an out of state seller, Deidre served as the designer and project manager for the renovation. She even selected and delivered plants to the residence for the proper curb appeal.Deidre has exceptional communication skills. She kept me informed during the entire process. She was particularly attentive and empathetic to my concerns as our country embarked on the COVID-19 pandemic. I was so fortunate to wo...

Deidre is literally as good as it gets! She is both personal & professional. She clearly makes the process her priority which left us feeling like we didn't have to do a single thing. It was seamless and easy and we are beyond happy with the outcome. Our bid went 39% over asking which was about 15% more than we ever anticipated.

Deidre is the best in the business! She's helped us both buy and later sell our home and we couldn't been happier in both experiences. Deidre's knowledge of the local market and trends made it easy to have faith in her representation. As first time home buyer's, Deidre helped us identify ideal neighborhoods and understanding what to look for in disclosures. She was patient and helped us successfully navigate the brutal east bay market. Years later when it came time to sell our home, we knew Deidre was the right choice for us. The attention to detail and care that Deidre and her assistant Nicole put into getting us ready for market made for a quick a...

TLDR; I cannot recommend Deidre and Nicole highly enough. Without their expertise, responsiveness and advice, navigating a home purchase in this market and time would have been absolutely daunting.When we first started working with Deidre, we knew that our budget and criteria would be hard to satisfy in this housing market. She was up-front and honest about the difficulties we might face, but then helped identify a strategy for us to pursue. When we found good opportunities, they had us quickly scheduled for tours and joined us (sometimes on multiple occasions) to lend their opinions expertise. They're not afraid to critique a house, and they have a...

Deidre recently sold my condo in Oakland and I could not have asked for a better realtor. She's very honest, straight forward and easy to work with. Prior to listing the condo she set realistic expectations based on her extensive market knowledge and experience, and she quickly put together a sales and marketing strategy that would generate maximum interest from qualified buyers. She has a great network of people who helped prepare my condo (i.e. painting, miner repairs and upgrades, staging and photography) and she managed every aspect of the sale with expert precision. Her communication was excellent and she kept me in the loop every step of the w...

Deidre is a hard-working realtor. She is all in for her clients and will walk you through each step. She was our realtor when we bought our first home in 2008 for which she successfully navigated negotiations to protect us if the home needed additional foundation support. She brought in an excellent structural engineer to evaluate the soil and possible movement and provided reputable names for work to be done if necessary. She helped us win the home over several competing offers based on her representation, her relationships and reputation.Cut to Fall of 2014, we were ready to move. We needed a realtor who could 'hold our hand' as i put it. We had a...

I would highly recommend Deidre Joyner if you are looking for a real estate agent that knows what it takes to get the job done. We recently had the pleasure of working with Deidre to sell my mom's house in Oakland. Her marketing collateral was top-notch. She designed a beautiful brochure and website. We went into escrow after eight days and sold the house for over the asking price. It was the smoothest real estate transaction that I have ever experienced. Call Deidre today!!

Deidre is very knowledgeable and provided helpful information to me for deciding whether or not to sell my home.

Best agent, EVER!

I have worked with Deidre Joyner of Red Oak twice now, and the experience was excellent both times. I can't even imagine how it could have gone better, especially this most recent sale, where I had to work with Deidre remotely from Nevada to sell a home in Berkeley. I at all times felt confident and secure with every step of the process, from repairs to staging to listing, and a rapid and extremely profitable sale. She was always responsible, efficient, and easy to reach, including working after hours and weekends. The sale couldn't have been smoother, faster or easier in my opinion once the process was started, despite obstacles like a house in les...

Quite an overdue review but better late than never. We just sold our house in Redwood Heights with Deidre and her team. The process was very smooth and we are happy with the result. Deidre really went all out in making sure that our house was in its best condition and when we experienced some issues (not to the fault of the house or us or Deidre), she was really there for us. Had we have the same issues with other realtors, I don't know if we would have been cared for the same way Deidre and her team took care of us. She is very experienced and has many great resources. We did have to get used to each other's communication style (but I find that to ...

Deidre's the best! My parents died in 2016 and left the house that they had designed, built and called home since 1958. This is a true Mid-Century classic ... but needed some work to bring its back to its original glory!Fortunately, I was introduced to Deidre. Mid-Century modern in the Oakland Hills isn't just Deidre's specialty; it's her passion! And her mom's too, who was an Oakland realtor before Deidre!Deidre immediately saw the diamond-in-the-rough in my parents' house, and we spent nine months having the house cleaned, refinished and renovated. I was living and working in Michigan at the time, and couldn't have done the repairs without Deidre'...

Deidre is the best of the best. Diligent, responsive, transparent, extremely knowledgeable (about the market, neighborhoods, homes), and a top-notch advocate. It's an extremely rough market right now for buyers, yet with Deidre's help, we were able to find and purchase a beautiful home in the Oakland hills that fits us perfectly, beating out some pretty intense competition in the process.We just closed (in record time I might add) so things are bit hectic right now, but when things settle down, I plan to come back to this review later and provide more details on just how excellent Deidre was through the entire process. Just know that if you are look...

We can't say enough great things about Deidre Joyner! We were first time home buyers and Deidre's expertise in the field and in the East Bay area were priceless... and ultimately, helped get our first adorable ready to move-in home in San Leandro! With Deidre's many years of experience dealing in the East Bay market, comes knowledge of trends in each neighborhood as well as knowledge regarding professional contacts she's made, like the sellers' agents, inspectors, etc. We are so grateful for her guidance & direction. She'll keep asking the tough questions to really make sure you're buying the perfect home for your needs. She provided endless...

We can't say enough great things about Deidre Joyner!  We were first time home buyers and Deidre's expertise in the field and in the East Bay area were priceless... and ultimately, helped get our first adorable ready to move-in home in San Leandro!  With Deidre's many years of experience dealing in the East Bay market, comes knowledge of trends in each neighborhood as well as knowledge regarding professional contacts she's made, like the sellers' agents, inspectors, etc.  We are so grateful for her guidance & direction.  She'll keep asking the tough questions to really make sure you're buying the perfect home for your needs.  She provided en...

One of the most stressful parts of purchasing a new home is deciding how much to offer. In the highly competitive Bay Area real estate market it can be easy to make the mistake of overbidding to get what you want or not bidding enough and losing out on the home of your dreams. Thankfully, Deidre was sensitive to what I could afford but experienced enough to know what it would take to make my offer attractive enough. My offer was accepted and I couldn't be happier. Deidre is very experienced and knowledgable about every phase of the home-buying process. Thank you Deidre!

Working with Deidre was a great experience for us as first time home buyers. She helped us find the right home for us and assisted us through the entire process. Day and night she was always available if we needed assistance. She had a great deal of knowledge in the market and was able to give us great insight to help us make important decisions. Up until the last day she always making sure we were happy with how things were proceeding and that everything was being taken care of. Even after purchasing home she's been helpful in recommending known and respected contractors for recommended maintenance. We were very happy with the experience and would ...

My partner and I came to Deidre after an unsuccessful association with another realtor. We were looking for someone who had experience with selling in our neighborhood and someone who could quickly pick up on what we were looking for and show us properties that fit our wish lists. Deidre fit the bill on both counts. It took a while for us to find the new home we were looking for, but she guided us through the process with a lot of care and a clear understanding of what we wanted. We ended up in a beautiful and unique new home that our family loves and when it came time to sell our old house, Deidre guided us through the process, helped us keep from ...

This review is long over due... I have known and worked with Deidre for over 13 years. Her attentiveness to her clients needs and wants, shines through without a doubt.When in search for a realtor to represent you, in one of life's biggest decisions, you say to yourself... 'I want someone responsive, professional, loyal, driven and ready to go to bat for ME' Deidre exudes all of those qualities and more! Deidre does not settle for less when it comes to her clients needs, and has the ability to be extremely candid open and honest allowing her clients to see all aspects before making a decision. Not only is Deidre well respected by her peers, friends ...

Highly recommend working with Deidre, she's extremely knowledgeable about the east bay and you can trust she will be honest & transparent with you every step of the way. My husband and I had previously bought & sold a home on the east coast and thought we knew what we were getting into when looking to buy in the bay area. Turns out the market here is completely different and we're so thankful to have had Deidre guide us through the process. Throughout our search, Deidre made sure we had all the information needed (the good & the bad) to make an informed decision about a house. She reminded us that new houses are always coming...

Deidre was absolutely fantastic. She was our first and only agent. As first time home buyers we had no clue what we were doing, but she lead us through the whole thing. We made an offer on two houses, the first one, thanks to Deidre's consultation, we tied for the best offer but the seller deiced to go with the other buyer (there was no counter). The second time we again tied, but this time they did counter and Deidre worked super hard to find us a new mortgage broker over night so we could meet the sellers conditions. I would highly recommend Deidre since she know this market very well and was able to help us make a bid that we felt comfortable wit...

Deidre and Nicole were great! They were knowledgeable, responsive, organized, and made the home seller process very smooth. I really appreciated that they put in a new light fixture before the pictures and open house!

I had the pleasure of working with Deidre and Nicole as my real estate agents, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. We were most afraid of selling our home during a turbulent market, but Deidre and Nicole's expertise and guidance made the entire process incredibly smooth. Deidre's attention to detail was truly impressive. She went above and beyond to ensure that our home looked perfect and was market-ready. From staging to handling disclosures, she left no stone unturned. It was clear that she was dedicated to making our property shine. I appreciated how organized they were. Every step of the selling process was communicated to us with a c...

My wife and I were fortunate to work with Deidre and her team to sell our home in Maxwell Park. She and Nicole were in constant communication and walked us through the entire process. She helped coordinate some fixes around the house such as landscaping work, painting, and tile replacement to ensure that our house was in the best shape possible for the new buyers. She also coordinated all of our inspections and walked us through the disclosure process to make sure all of our questions were answered and surfaced things that we had not thought about. The photographer, videographer, and stager did an amazing job, and Deidre's marketing ensured that our...

My mom knew it was going to be tough emotionally to sell the house she grew up in. Her parents had picked out the perfect lot and neighborhood to build their dream home back in 1952. Four generations had lived in that house, however, it was time for a new family to make precious memories there, and frankly, my mom needed to start thinking about herself for once and enjoy her retirement. It was her house now, and lucky for her, it was a seller's market. But this small, 3 bedroom, 1 bath house in Redwood Heights was worn out and nowhere near selling condition. She'd need to recruit a team and spend some time and money to breathe some new life into it ...

Highly Recommend!! Note: This review is long overdue! Deidre sold our home for way over asking price in the Oakland Hills. She really is fantastic at what she does. We interviewed 3 realtors and she was the clear choice. Deidre is VERY experienced, knows the area and knows the market. She's also very professional, honest and ethical, and a really nice lady too. Someone you definitely want in your corner during the home buying / selling process. She also has a lot of connections which is a plus especially when work needs to be completed. She represents her clients well, has a lot to offer and works hard as your agent. What I remember most is how genu...

We worked with Deidre for about a year during the pandemic when we were searching (and finally found!) our forever home in Glenview, Oakland. She is an excellent buyer's agent - a great listener, patient, and thorough. Since there were no open houses, either she or her fantastic colleague Nicole had to personally show us every house we wanted to view. She never tried to 'sell' us anything, always carefully looked at any structural or other issues we might not have noticed, so we could approach each house realistically, which I really appreciated. She also seems to know and be on good terms with every other local agent (huge plus!). She was both coac...

We recently had the pleasure of working with Deidre Joyner from Red Oak Realty to sell our home, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional! Deidre's expertise, dedication, and personal touch made the entire process seamless and stress-free. From the initial consultation to the final closing, Deidre demonstrated an impressive knowledge of the real estate market and a keen understanding of what it takes to sell a home quickly and at the best price. She provided invaluable advice on staging, marketing, and pricing strategies that showcased our home's best features and attracted serious buyers. Deidre's communication skills are top-notch. She ...

I cannot say enough good things about Deidre. From the jump, she was kind, unbelievably knowledgeable, and focused on helping us find our new home. My wife and I were first time home buyers and she helped us every step of the way. Deidre's expertise also means that she is surrounded by similarly awesome people. The lender she referred us to was an absolute rockstar. She also hooked us up with a phenomenal real estate attorney. Deidre gave us ideas for decorating, renovating, and landscaping. She was tirelessly available for every question, no matter how small. Deidre knew what we were looking for in a home and steered us in that direction. She recom...

I had to update this. The seller/selling agent for our home did not not hire a gardener to clean up the INSANE weeds that had grown in the several weeks between the open house/our offer and our move in date. Deidre, always going above and beyond, hired a gardener for us. He came by our new house yesterday and now both our front and back lawns looks absolutely amazing. She is awesome!!

It isn't often that I will take the time to review something or someone. But I feel compelled to proffer my opinion of Ms Joyner and her service. Deidre is one of those rare people that possesses an excellent command of her craft and the personality to endear herself to people. Her knowledge of the Bay Area's real estate market, financial institutions/products and mastery of the contractual nuances of residential buying/selling, in challenging markets is uncanny. Not only did I financially benefit from her agency, but it was a pleasure working with her. I highly recommend her services to all.

I first found Deidre on Yelp to help us find our first home and I have no regrets. We just closed and she has been extremely professional and attentive from the very start by always being available for questions and helping us through the process. One of the great things about her is that she is very knowledgeable about all the different areas in the East Bay, and she will guide you in finding a home in a neighborhood that is not only safe but has a great potential of increasing in value due to the desirability.

Deidre is a real pro and a pleasure to work with. She is not looking to make a quick sale. She is extremely transparent and diligent about pointing out the pros and cons of every property.I fell in love with the townhouse I eventually purchased and wanted to make an over asking bid that would guarantee that I get it. She talked me off that ledge, and convinced me to offer a lower amount (and saved me $25,000) !!! Not many realtors would advise their clients to offer a lower amount. She has smarts and integrity !!!

Deidre Joyner and Nicole Paez were outstanding agents. Always responsive, efficient, resourceful, knowledgeable, and patient. I would recommend them to anyone without reservation.

My boyfriend and I have been working with Deidre for a few months now. We came to her beaten down, frustrated, anxious, and hopeless. It took a single 30  minute meeting for all of our fears to be put to rest and every concern addressed. We were previously working with an agent outside of the area, who didn't take the time initially to get to know what it was that we wanted in a home, and even instructed us to go looking for open houses on our own. Not knowing a single things about the Oakland area, I was left to learn the hard way the areas I should avoid. In 2 minutes flat, Deidre, an Oakland native, was open, honest, and frank about what areas we...

We made a great choice in hiring Deidre!It was an easy decision, as I've known Deidre for about 15 years. During that time I've watched her reputation and market savvy develop from the sidelines, via personal anecdotes from friends, by reading her well crafted newsletters, and by seeing so many beautiful and thoughtful marketing brochures arrive in my mailbox. Because we both live(d) in the Redwood Heights neighborhood, I knew she'd have a great sense of how to position our house to sell there.Hiring an agent you trust makes all the difference. Real estate is complicated, and the market is always changing. From the beginning we took Deidre's advice ...

Deidre did a fantastic job. She didn't care about getting us in a house quickly (we were not in a rush), she cared about getting us the right house. She didn't sugarcoat the market or any homes that we walked through with her. She was always available to answer questions big and small. With her help, we had a good understanding of the market, and figured out what our top priorities were, and where we were willing to give. Deidre gets our full recommendation.

Deidre was AMAZING! Thank you!!!!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!It was an absolute pleasure working with Deidre! We cannot thank her enough for guiding us through purchasing our first home. We can say, with confidence, we wouldn't be homeowners (crazy to say!) without her on our side. She is personable, well connected, and honest.Every single person we've encountered from listing agents to our locksmith-- everyone ADORES Deidre. Only downside is that we didn't get a chance to spend more time with Deidre, as we closed on our first offer on the first home we saw and loved. All thanks to her!!!! A very serendipitous home buying story that couldn't be written without this phenomenal woman!THANK YOU ...

My fiancé and I began our home search in 2006, and found Deidre. Deidre gladly showed me multiple places in the East Bay that she thought we would like. We fell off the search due to the expense of the kind of place we wanted at that time. However, when the market turned this year in our favor, we quickly called Deidre. She found great places that were in our price range with the aesthetics we wanted. In January 2009, we closed on our first place together and are so grateful that we had Deidre on our side. Our place is like a dream for us. We truly loved working with her!Deidre is practical (asks all of the right questions), attentive to your needs,...

Deidre and Nicole were wonderful at upgrading our home in affordable style to make it so appealing that in the end we received many offers well over our asking price.