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Real estate isn’t about sales, it’s about service, and award-winning agent Nicole Causey delivers it in spades. Her ethics, integrity, accessibility, and communication have made her a sought-after professional whose clients eagerly enlist her services again and again. Canadian-born but Bay Area-raised, Nicole’s family moved to Fremont when she was 10 years old. While earning her B.A. in Business Administration, Nicole worked in retail, and after graduation, she was promoted to Business Account Manager. She excelled in that position until a serendipitous meeting with a friend led to a job interview with a local top-producing agent. The interview turned into a position that taught her the ins-and-outs of prospecting, marketing, and negotiating. It was a fantastic experience that enabled Nicole to personally manage over 200 home sales — and gain quite the real estate education! With her well-honed customer service skills and newly acquired real estate experience, she obtained her license in 2004, and has been a full-time agent ever since. In addition to her professional background, Nicole’s strong work ethic, self-challenging nature, and intrinsic motivation have made her a highly successful agent. That success has earned her recognition as a Pinnacle Agent with the Bay East Association of Realtors® every year since 2011 and the No. 2 spot out of 34,000 agents nationwide at her previous brokerage. To Nicole, the awards are a byproduct of her true passion — enriching her clients’ lives through homeownership. Nicole’s hobbies include traveling, reading, renovations, interior design, wine tasting, and spending time with her family. She also loves animals and has a menagerie, including a dog, two cats, and backyard chickens. She is on the Board of Directors for SAVE, which assists domestic violence victims in the Tri-City area, and she volunteers for Adopt an Angel, which provides holiday gifts for children in protective services and foster care in the East Bay.

"Nicole is top-notch. As our listing agent, she moved fast with listing, repairs, and staging. She ..."

Friends describe me as motivated and driven. Clients say I act as a therapist and reality check and “negotiate killer deals.” After 16 years selling homes, I still love wearing so many hats. Previously, I was a union organizer and public education campaign PR consultant. I am a born and bred advocate and feel the hum of what I do when I am fulfilling my innate drive to be both a benefactor and a competitor. On the one side, I am always looking for ways to meet your deeper needs and be of service. On the other side, I thrill in the “win” for a buyer in a multiple offer scenario or securing the highest price for a seller during intense negotiations. When you work with me, the Olympian inside of me is harnessed to help you reach your goals. Equally important is the relationship I build over time with you, the client. Referrals are the bread and butter of my business. A referral tells me I have truly helped someone in a meaningful way. And there you have my transparent motivation: to deliver such a “WOW” level of service that you refer your friends, family, and co-workers to me. I am full of gratitude every day to be able to be of service, and at the same time fiercely negotiate and advocate for clients, strategizing wins both big and small. If you want a Realtor that tells it like it is, prioritizes you and makes you feel listened to, I am that Realtor. If you need a hard driving, aggressive advocate who is strategic in representing your best interests, I am that Realtor. You don’t have to sacrifice the strategic smarts, negotiating skills and market expertise to experience the responsiveness and caring you want in a service provider. With me, you get both. I have lived in the Bay Area for almost 30 years - specifically in Albany, California. My husband John (like me a serial entrepreneur) and I have two kids, 12 year old Max and 8 year old Ella. I am an avid sci fi book and movie fan and travel all around the world with my family, instilling a sense of adventure and compassion in my kids. I chose to work with Red Oak Realty because it is an independent, Oakland-based, woman-owned firm with offices in Berkeley and Oakland versus a national office that would siphon off resources. That gives my clients the competitive advantage, with things like an in-house marketing team, a dedicated PR firm, and a 15-to-100 staff to agent ratio. My statistics*: Over 190 transactions Over $145,000,000 in sales volume My listings sell for an average of 26% over asking My listings are on the market for an average of 16 days Receive 30-60 referrals a year Average sales price for listings: $1,150,000 Average sales price for buyers I work with: $1,078,000 A single family home expert, Kathleen ranks in the top 6% of 6,941 Oakland agents* Top Oakland seller's agent, Kathleen ranks in the top 9% of 6,941 Oakland agents* *Source: MLS & HomeLight. Transaction and sales volume based on units for all sales in the Bay Area 2002-2018. Other data based on MLS 2017-2018 rankings for all sales in the Bay Area. Home expert and Oakland sellers agent rankings based on data provided by Homelight.

About Kevin & Naomi Kieffer, Realtors Our Client-First Philosophy There are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent real estate professional - integrity, in-depth community and market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills and a high-quality professional network, all of which are hallmarks of how we work. That said, our experience as East Bay real estate professionals has taught us that providing the very best service is essentially about putting our clients first. This means remaining accessible, being good listeners as well as good communicators, and responding quickly to your needs. This "client first" philosophy has always been our approach, and it requires that we continually improve our skills and our way of doing business. In addition, we utilize the latest technologies which enable us to do everything we have always done, only much more quickly and efficiently. We are able to extend the range of services we provide

"Kevin & Naomi are an amazing team that helped my husband and I during our first home buying experien..."

Liz McCarthy’s top priority is providing exemplary service to each and every client she works with as a top producing real estate broker with Compass Real Estate in Marin County. Liz and her Partner Shenna Moe are the Founders of the McCarthy+ Moe Group, a Top 5 Team in the County of Marin. Liz has been serving devoted clients since 2004 and has closed over $400M in lifetime sales. Liz and Shenna are always found in the highest rankings of National Realtors, reaching the top 1% and appearing in media forums such as The ​Wall Street Journal’s Real Trends: America’s Best Real Estate Agents. As a highly effective negotiator and problem solver, she excels at merging the needs of both buyers and sellers which results in successful home sales. Liz negotiates the best ​possible outcome for every transaction. The key to her success lies in her thoroughness, honesty and attention to detail, which results in getting the highest price for sellers and the best deal for buyers. “It doesn’t just begin and end with the transaction”, says McCarthy, “Service is my top priority, as I am building relationships for life.” Read what Liz’s clients say about choosing her as their Realtor and Partner and you’ll see that they agree! As a member of both the “Marin Platinum Group” and the “Marin Top Agent Network”, the McCarthy + Moe Group are recognized as among the leading 100 real estate agents in Marin County and have access to the members-only list of “off-market” properties. (eg, homes that aren’t MLS listed). The requirements for membership are strictly enforced. While most of her time is devoted to working with clients, Liz enjoys spending time with her children, family and friends and engaging in the outdoor activities that Marin is known for. She is mom to a 15-year old miracle surviving-twin daughter who was born 14 weeks prematurely and weighed only 1.5 pounds at birth, as well as a 12-year old son. Liz still actively runs a number of support groups for parents whose babies were born extremely premature. Fun Fact: Liz is a World Champion Ultimate Frisbee player.

"Very happy with the entire staff. They were responsive and helpful with selling my house."

Joe works under Compass Joe is a single family home expert. Joe is also a real estate broker and ranks as the #1 AGENT IN CLOSED SALES VOLUME SINCE 2009 We have data on 118 of Joe’s transactions. This real estate agent most often represents the seller (84% of the time), but they also have experience representing the buyer side of transactions, with 32 deals recorded. Here’s a little about Joe’s real estate experience: - Joe has sold homes for as much as $3,594,500. - this real estate agent is skilled in fast home sales: they have listings that have sold in as little as 0 days. - Joe is a top dollar real estate agent. - this real estate agent is a top negotiator: they consistently sells homes above their list price. - this real estate agent is on a home selling roll: their transaction history shows that they have sold 291% more homes this year than last. Joe has completed 800+ lifetime transactions in the San Ramon/Dublin/Danville Area. HomeLight considers this real estate agent a closer because they have sold 66+ more homes than the average agent in the area. WSJ Ranked #70 USA Over $1.8 Billion Sold Joe is the #1 Realtor in total sales volume in Alameda/Contra Costa Counties. He is currently ranked in the top 100 teams nationwide on the Wall Street Journal’s list of the top 1,000 US agents. The combination of market knowledge, strong negotiation skills, tech forwarding thinking, and a can-do attitude have allowed Joe to become a leader in local real estate sales. Having listed and sold over 2,000 homes, Joe’s peers consider him an ally with his open, collaborative style, and willingness to help anyone who needs it. Joe loves helping his clients. His experience, passion, and energy in helping his clients get what they want is the cornerstone of his business. His team sets a new standard with it innovative marketing combined with industry leading technology and data. The Frazzano Tse Team supports local charities and schools.

"My husband and I recently listed our home with Joe Frazzano.  We had interview several other top pro..."

I’m an Irish-born 17-year resident of the Bay Area who lives in Albany with my wife and our two daughters. I’ve lived in San Francisco, Berkeley, Pt Richmond and Marin. My choice is the East Bay. My real estate career began as a commercial real estate researcher for a national corporation and then as a professional architectural photographer. I’ve been licensed as a Realtor since 2004. Having traveled extensively internationally, I value the Bay Area as an absolutely incredible place to live. Since 2007 I’ve been working with a lot of first-time buyers. The thrill in handing over the keys to someone closing on their first purchase is unparalleled. I’ve spent a great deal of time representing buyers in bank-owned transactions (REOs), and listing short sales over the past two years. My clients flatter me with praise and are keen to refer me whenever possible to family and friends. They understand that this is the cornerstone of my business philosophy. I work almost exclusively by r

"I couldn’t have gotten my dream home without Declan! He was incredibly knowledgeable about the East ..."

With over 20 years of experience in real estate, Paddy Kehoe has established himself as a top-producing agent in the Lamorinda area. Paddy’s complete commitment to his clients combined with his dedication to providing unparalleled service has contributed to his successful career. “This business is all about networking and creating good relationships with everyone around you, whether that be current clients, former clients, other real estate agents, mortgage brokers, etc. Maintaining these relationships can give you an edge over the competition.” Paddy prides himself on putting the right deals together for his clients. He listens to the concerns of his clients whether they be real estate related or personal. He is truly interested in preserving the relationships that he has, not the deals. Paddy gives back to the community with donations to the schools, volunteer coaching and local team sponsorships. His experience and vast network of friends, co-workers and neighbors ensure your property will get the greatest and best exposure possible.

Alain Pinel Realtors is proud to announce its association with AJ Cohen. An integral part of APR’s dedication to excellence is the collaboration of high caliber, capable professionals. AJ certainly fits that profile. AJ is a member of the highly successful Bleier Team, with over 35 years of combined real estate experience. AJ and The Bleier Team have maintained their status as top 5% sales agent within the Danville office since 2005. AJ has worked at some of the brightest companies within the Bay Area, from Sun Microsystems, Baxter Biotech, to AT&T right here in San Ramon. The managerial experiences that AJ gained from his business past has set the floor plan for his continued success at APR as well as his strong connections and understanding of client relocation. “The 3 R’s, Respect, Relationships, and Results for my clients are the cornerstones of my career,” says AJ.

"AJ is the quintessential professional. He knows his business very well, but more importantly, he kno..."

With an average of 35+ sales per year, Kelly Gargiulo out performs the typical agent by 5 times. With over $186 million in sales, Kelly’s range of experience has led her to consistently rank in the top 2% of agents in Contra Costa County along with being awarded through Keller Williams as one of the top individual agents in the Northern California & Hawaii region, year after year. Clients are drawn to Kelly because of her ease & approachability, her strong knowledge of the market, her dedication to helping her clients meet their goals, and her integrity in doing the right thing. Another major reason that sellers and buyers choose to work with Kelly is her incredibly talented support staff. Kelly Gargiulo & her team focus on working together with their clients from start to finish - ensuring a smooth, efficient and communicative sales process. The objective of Kelly Gargiulo and her team is to effectively serve the needs of their clients using skillful negotiation, local area expertise, a strong focus on customer service, and adding in a little fun along the way. Kelly always provides the best service possible so that she can be happy and proud to stay connected with her clients for life.