Success Stories

Sep

“But Mommy, there isn’t a kids room!”

Posted In: For Sellers, For the Home, Photos, Success Stories

I will never forget when I was looking at homes for my growing family. My daughter Melia, who was 4 at the time (now 15!), walks into a lovely home with me that had been staged by the Seller. It was clean and tidy, but it was hard to see the house beyond the owner’s large furnishings. Now, I’m trained [...]

Dec

Success Story #225

Posted In: El Cerrito, For Buyers, For Sellers, Success Stories

1327 Norvell in El Cerrito was a special treat to work on. Two years ago we helped the Seller’s purchase this home as a fixer. It was a bit of a mess and needed everything. The kitchen was small, outdated and closed off from the living space. The floors were a mess, and the windows old. The yard had zero [...]

Mar

2261 38th in Oakland – A Gem Of All Gem’s w/ Before + After’s

Posted In: Alameda County, For Sellers, Home Improvement, Listings, Oakland, Our Sales, Success Stories

We have a listing located at 2261 38th Avenue in the Harrington District of Oakland. Our Seller bought this home several years ago and completely turned it upside down. The house needed a lot of love, which is what she gave it. Here are some of the updates she did while owning it. new electrical :: new floors :: new [...]

Oct

Edible Urban Oasis in the El Cerrito Hills

Posted In: El Cerrito, For Sellers, Fun for Kids, Our Sales, Success Stories

Right before we list a house we like to do a walkthrough of everything and make sure all of the details are in place. We look for things that we might want to add that will make the house feel warm and welcoming, such as doormats, potted plants, outdoor seating or twinkle lights. If we think the yard needs more [...]

Jul

Sweet House For Sale in Richmond, CA North + East

Posted In: First Time Home Buyers, For Sellers, Listings, Richmond, Success Stories

We just listed a sweet house for sale in Richmond, CA North + East neighborhood! This home has been owned by the same family for over 6 decades and is ready for its next owner’s to take over. We were referred to the Black family by their former next door neighbor, whose house we sold the previous year. Referrals are [...]

Jan

Buying a Home as a Real Estate Agent: Unsolicited Advice for Buyers and their Agents

Posted In: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, General Real Estate News, Our Sales, Success Stories

I’ve been a real estate for 5 years and this past July my husband and I had the opportunity to buy a home for ourselves. We had been renting for the past 10 years partly because of neighborhood issues and partly because of the recession. After years of saving and some serious luck we were finally in the position to [...]

Nov

Client Success Story #202

Posted In: Albany, For Sellers, Listings, Success Stories

Judy Shelton lived in her Albany home for over 50 years. Having raised both her children and her grandchildren in this home, she had accumulated decades of memories and possessions. Her grandson had just graduated high school and was heading up north to attend college; Judy no longer needed such a big house and wanted to move to be near [...]