"I can't conceive of finding a better agent for anyone trying to buy or sell in the East Bay than Andrea Gordon.

I've bought 4 homes in the Bay Area and was lucky enough to find Andrea for the purchase of my most recent one. Over the course of our four month search, Andrea consistently found us properties that matched our criteria before they went on the market, properties that were undervalued (incredibly rare in such a hot market), and correctly predicted the final sale price with multiple offers on a regular basis.

I've never worked with a realtor that has her depth of contacts - it was rare for us to go view property where the seller's agent hadn't worked with her or didn't know of her. She was able to 'talk turkey' with agents and ascertain minimum acceptable offer would be and really made me feel like I had added leverage when it came time to make a bid. When our mortgage application hit a snag, she even had contacts within our lending institution that were able to kick start the process and get us our loan closed quickly.

We had four people involved in the buying decision, which should send a shiver down the spine of anyone, but once she'd gotten to know all of us, she quickly narrowed down our search area and never wasted our time on properties that wouldn't fit our needs.

She was able to navigate and reconcile differing opinions, offered a shoulder to cry on when needed, helped us figure out what we wanted without being pushy, and when we finally found the home of our dreams, closed on it like a killer.

I really don't think we could have gotten our dream home without her and the experience was a lot less stressful knowing we had her in our corner.

I have learned to trust her instincts and knowledge implicitly. The next time I am in the market, there will only be one phone call I make."

-Ali N.

“Extremely knowledgeable, always available, and knows the process. She came highly recommended, and still exceeded our expectations. I think it is fair to say we were able to find, and close on a property much quicker than anticipated due to her team's expertise.”

-Benton E.

“I've worked with Andrea in both buying and selling a house. She got us a house with the smallest budget in the Bay Area – while other realtors would have turned us away.

Three years later when we had to move, she answered the phone as though we'd talked just yesterday. Over the next six months I was wishy washy about whether to actually sell, but, she stuck with us. When we finally listed, our house sold it in the first weekend, over asking price, and $100k over what we'd paid, just three years ago.

Before listing the house, Andrea advised us on how to prepare our house for sale, then covered all the prep work, including photography and yard work. She made our house shine. Additionally, Andrea is a warm and genuine personality, who makes the relationship feel like a friendship, not just a business partnership.”

-Turi F.

“Andrea and her team provided superb, end-to-end service in a challenging estate sale situation. In addition to her deep knowledge of the market, she provided resources across a myriad of issues, quickly and responsively. We recommend Andrea and her team unreservedly!”

-Laevern

“Andrea brings a wealth of experience and professional relationships to bear on her work as a realtor. She was very patient in helping us find the best neighborhood and home that met all of our requirements. Her responsiveness and cheerful demeanor makes it a pleasure to work with her.”

-Tsujae8

“Andrea did an initial drive by of a property my family wanted to sell, then compiled an informational folder from all the data before sharing a frank, eye-opening assessment, along with the pluses and minuses of the property.

In poor condition with many existing problems inside and out, this home had a long-term tenant who was uncooperative. Andrea knew how to approach and resolve every issue that developed during the sales process. With each question or concern, through text or email, Andrea was prompt in her replies taking immediate action and follow through.

Andrea represents many properties in the East Bay Area. She was born and raised in Berkeley and still resides locally. Andrea also knows the community through her work in theater arts. Applying many years of real estate experience with her positive attitude and persistence, Andrea succeeds for her clients.

As for her expertise, not a single problem arose during the process of working through inconsistencies and delays initiated by the first buyer's offer and his lack of follow through.

Andrea negotiated with the other two potential buyers and ensured we received the best price, and worked with the most reliable buyer. Throughout the negotiations, she handled everything while keeping us informed of the details and considerations. Andrea updated me in real time, as needed, through texting and emails. Also, for convenience, and to minimize travel time to read and sign paperwork, Andrea’s excellent team used Docusign to streamline the process.

I consider working with Andrea the best possible scenario from our first interview (one of four agents interviewed) through the closing of escrow.”

-Sharon S.

“Our realtor, Andrea Gordon, did an amazing job selling our parents’ house in Berkeley. My sisters and I are so glad she was our realtor.

Andrea did an excellent job marketing our property, from preparing the house and property for sale, to having the house staged and a beautiful brochure created. The several open houses she hosted were extremely well-attended.

She has excellent communication skills. When I had questions, she responded right away. When I needed help with something, she was there to provide guidance with her expertise.

In addition, Andrea is very resourceful and has a wonderful team working with her to support one throughout the entire selling process. Her team did an excellent job coordinating all the work to prepare the house for sale. Whatever we needed help with, whether it was to get items out of the house or to replace broken glass in a window, her staff was there to help us, while taking care of all the documents that needed to be reviewed and signed.

I have the highest regard for Andrea and the work she does. She has a lot of energy, is enthusiastic and is always positive. She is a lovely, honest person who was fantastic to work with. I highly recommend Andrea to be your realtor.”

-Carolyn L.

“I worked with Andrea and her team to sell a house in the Claremont Hills region. We had a quick time table and Andrea met every deadline, and provided excellent references for gardening services, contractors, cleaners, etc. Her preparation concerning the property were first rate. The presentation and marketing information, including photos and brochures – were outstanding.

The website she organized for the property was simply stupendous. It looked fabulous and was easily accessed by web searches, a crucial marketing edge in today's world. We received multiple offers within 10 days and Andrea provided excellent advice as to how to review the strength of each offer and contingencies.

Andrea adeptly handled negotiations and we accepted an offer well above asking with another offer in backup. The entire matter closed quickly and without a problem. Andrea provided personal and detailed attention to every aspect of the sale.

She is charming, very knowledgeable about real estate in general and the specific regional areas, easy to work with-low key, happy, and friendly. She listens to her clients but will provide an honest assessment of the real estate deal.

I cannot say enough good things about Andrea. Quite simply the best recommendation I can give is to say I will work with her again without a second thought.”

-Vivian C.

“Andrea helped us purchase an old Victorian in Alameda. Initially, we had contacted her to show us a fixer-upper in Alameda and, wow, was it a fixer! Andrea warned us that the house was in disrepair but still offered to show it to us because we had our hearts set on seeing it.

When we conceded it was too much for us, she was at the ready with three other listings, all in our price range, in areas we were interested in. Once we decided, she was on top of it! She helped us put together a competitive offer and stayed on top of the negotiation to make sure our offer was the best.

Once we won the bid, Andrea worked quickly to set up an inspection and get the necessary parties involved. She has an extensive network of knowledgeable people that makes the buying process easier.

If you're new to buying, make sure you understand the process before you jump in. Andrea is an experienced, busy agent that will close the sale but she moves quickly and you've got to be prepared! She communicates directly with you and responds quickly to emails and calls.”

-Andrei K.

“Andrea Gordon is an excellent agent. She came highly recommended by a colleague, and now I know why. We are third-time home buyers, but this was the first time we’d purchased a property in California. Andrea helped us understand the differences between buying in California versus Washington D.C., where our first two houses were.

She walked us through all of the steps and made sure we asked all the right questions. She also knows everybody, so if we ever wanted more information, she would simply call people up and get us the info we needed. When we were at open houses we would get asked ‘Who are you working with?’ As soon as we said ‘Andrea Gordon,’ everyone knew exactly who she was!

That was a great feeling.

Andrea knows all of the Oakland/Berkeley neighborhoods and their markets. She has a nose that can sniff out water and mold and an eye for a good deal or opportunity. She is super responsive and has a terrific team assisting her.

If you want someone who is going to protect you and your interests, Andrea Gordon is who you want to work with! I highly recommend Andrea!"

-Jetta W.

“I don't know where to begin in raving about my family's experience in the selling of our mother's house. Andrea and her team were amazing!

Prior to selecting Andrea, we interviewed several other agents. Not only did she conduct herself with a high level of professionalism, but her marketing philosophy and approach to selling property was beyond reproach.

And while the above traits are admirable, what sealed the deal was the sensitivity and sincerity that naturally resonated from her in her mission to satisfy our needs. Andrea and her staff became family to us in this endeavor.

And so while all the above is wonderful, the proof is in the pudding. Andrea delivered results far beyond our expectations both in service – and the house selling price. They presented us with a game plan and timelines that were executed to the letter.

We are forever grateful to Andrea Gordon, and would recommend her and her amazing staff to anyone – in a heartbeat. I know first hand why Andrea is an icon in the real estate industry.”

-Caren S.

“Andrea was the listing agent for a home I purchased in 2006. The process of buying the house went smoothly and I believe both the seller and I were happy with the results!

Four years later, I needed to make a short sale on the home located in a wonderful neighborhood, but in need of a major overhaul. Definitely the worst house on the block!

Despite the circumstances, Andrea invested her time and energy in presenting the home as if it were a million dollar mansion, complete with beautiful marketing materials, open houses, and personally showing the home weekend after weekend.

Our biggest challenge was negotiating the short sale deal with the bank, and Andrea submitted several offers and managed the entire short sale process despite the odds.

Andrea was patient, professional and most importantly, passionate about getting the job done and selling that house! After an entire year of going back and forth with the bank, Andrea was able to close the deal.

I would recommend Andrea, hands down, no questions asked, she is a miracle worker!"

-Seller

“Andrea's Knowledge and experience of the east bay is very strong. What impressed me was the package she handed to me on our first visit: the comps, market value, and appraised estimate of my house where on heavy magazine stock and in a book form!

And I had not even hired her yet. So if this was how she handled herself professionally without the listing...I knew I would get a high quality representation with her. It was not easy choosing which renovations to do but she walked me through the process without any pressure. Her team was always available with quick replies or responses to my questions.

When it came time to list, she already had agents who were interested, and received a bid before it even went on the market. I suggested a counter and she suggested a number even higher than I had in mind. Because of her knowledge and experience in the housing market she knew what to counter at – final sale was well over the original asking price.

Extremely satisfied with the services she provided. Highly recommend.”

-Seller

“Andrea was instrumental in the sale of our former home and the purchase of our current home. We met her by chance at an open house and it changed our lives. She is extremely knowledgeable about the East Bay and is such a warm and caring person that you know you are in good hands.

Andrea suggested what we should do to help house sell, while her team came together and got things done quickly. Without her connections, we never would have been able to purchase our current home.

She listens to you and your concerns. She is very responsive and a true advocate for you. She will give you her honest recommendations and is very patient during a time when your patience can be pushed to the limit. We can't recommend her highly enough!

I was fortunate to find Andrea Gordon to help me sell my home. Andrea is very smart and extremely knowledgeable about everything regarding property sale. Not only that, she has fantastic positive energy and is awesome to work with.

All of Andrea's team were amazing to work with, providing swift and invaluable support in everything from general planning to aesthetic presentation. I was impressed with the marketing materials, including excellent photography and presentation that captured the property’s character and essence.

The conclusion of the sale was smooth and quick. Throughout the entire process I felt that I had chosen the best realtor. I highly recommend Andrea Gordon."

-Seller

“We are very, very fortunate to have Andrea. We are demanding clients yet she is ever so patient with us. She is truly a professional. She could have taken the easy way out and not restaged our property but she did not do so. She took the hard way to do the place over and staged our property.

She did a lot of hard work behind the scenes without bothering us with the details. We really appreciate her for her hard work and effort in getting in the contractor, stager, the gardener, etc. The photography was excellent in showcasing our property. She has the pulse of the whole market in our area and was very accurate in her assessment and pricing.

What she told us, she delivered. She is someone whom we can trust. We are very pleased with Andrea's excellent service and she deserves our respect. Wonderful and amazing service.”

-Seller

"My husband and I recently used Andrea to sell a very challenged house. We are very pleased with Andrea and her team. Since day one, Andrea was honest, transparent, knowledgeable, responsive and hard working.

My husband and I have bought or sold 13 homes in three different states and she is by far the best realtor we have had.

My husband is more laid back and I'm more anxious about selling real estate and she was great for both of our styles and personalities. Even before we listed the house, she was kind enough to provide her honest expertise on a refinance we were going through on the home, which wasn't benefiting her at all.

She cares about her clients. I look forward to recommending her team to others and using her again."

-Seller

"We are so lucky to have had the opportunity to work with Andrea. We sold our home in Rockridge - and have Andrea to thank for her guidance, insight, patience, experience, a lovely demeanor, generous heart and tough cookie drive - at all hours.

I can say she will go the extra extra mile to make your sale great. She will listen to what's most important to you and make sure your needs are addressed. She is genuine. And she has extensive resources and teams of people she works with in order to get the results you desire.

We hit many hiccups along the way and Andrea was there to advise and smooth everything out. She also stepped in and made lemonade out of lemons on more than one occasion. We truly cherish our relationship and only wish we would have met her sooner.

I cannot express how Andrea continues to amaze us anytime we need assistance – well past the close of escrow and sale of our home. We will certainly look forward to working with Andrea again in the future."

-Seller

"Over the past two months, my wife and I worked with Andrea to sell our old home and purchase a new home. Andrea was our agent for both transactions – and she surpassed our expectations in all ways.

Her knowledge of the market, her relationships, diligence, and tenaciousness set her far above others in the local realtor community. We were able to sell our home in record time at a price that surpassed our expectations due to Andrea’s marketing strategy.

We were able to purchase our new home at a very aggressive price due to her local market knowledge and negotiating skills.

Just as important, Andrea is a great person to work with. You are not just a client. She takes the time to establish a personal relationship and understand your priorities. We highly recommend Andrea and will gladly work with her again for future real estate needs."

-Seller

"Andrea was awesome from start to finish. When we first met with her to discuss selling our house, she took a consultative approach to understand our needs and objectives. Andrea gave us sound advice on marketing approach, factors that could affect the near-term housing market, pricing, timelines, etc.

She worked closely with the design company to keep renovations within our budget, while also making the house look fantastic inside and out.

Throughout the entire process, Andrea was a great communicator. As offers came in, she did a great job managing negotiations and guiding us through a flawless close of escrow. We trusted Andrea's experience and attention to detail and she delivered! We highly recommend her."

-Seller

"I was in the difficult position of needing to sell a family home when I contacted Andrea. She came in with such enthusiasm and vision for what the house could – and needed to be – to get top dollar for our sale.

I was so grateful to have Andrea team up with me to sell the house; she is very knowledgeable and solved problems with ease and confidence. I could breathe easier knowing that we would get the job done no matter what came up along the way.

Then it was time to find a new home, and Andrea was right there with me once again. We both knew it when we found ‘the right’ one, and the next thing I knew I was signing papers for my dream home.

I am in a better place than ever before, and I thank Andrea for helping me get there."

-Seller

"We hired realtor Andrea Gordon to sell our house in Oakland, and from inception to conclusion, we found her to be exceedingly honest, reliable, knowledgeable, efficient, and very friendly! She promptly returned phone calls, she listened to us attentively, and took appropriate actions when necessary to protect us as Sellers.

Her team also deserves compliments. Everyone on Andrea’s staff are highly professional, efficient, and trustworthy, and deserve "kudos" from us.

I highly recommend Andrea Gordon to anyone contemplating selling or buying real estate. You will not be disappointed."

-Seller

"My wife and I worked with Andrea on the sale of our home in Oakland. We found her on Zillow because she had really great reviews, and she had 67 transactions in the past year, so we knew she was an expert.

She far exceeded our expectations! We had no idea that there were realtors out there that were not only extremely knowledgeable but also very hands-on through every step of the process. She came prepared in the first meeting with a bound book of comps to help us set realistic expectations about the sale of our house.

She was so easy to work with – but also she made a process, which is normally really stressful, as smooth as possible. If you work with Andrea you will not be disappointed!"

-Seller

"My wife and I had a wonderful experience using Andrea to buy a home in Castro Valley. We found the house we wanted, and Andrea made it happen. Simple as that.

We ended up spending slightly more than we originally wanted, but that was not due to any fault of Andrea, but because of the multiple offers the seller received. If anything, her savvy helped keep the price down.

She is a very good strategist, and had excellent negotiating skills, which helped us avoid a bidding war. I have no doubt that her expertise is the reason we're one day away from closing on a fantastic house. She was honest, responsive, professional and it felt like she truly cared about our success. You can't really ask for more than that! Would highly recommend."

-Jon E.

"My husband and I greatly enjoyed working with Andrea! She found us the perfect house in an area that we never even considered, but absolutely love. She was able to help us close on a short-sale house and get our keys in a month – which is unheard of!

My only complaint is that she is very busy, but this is only because she is so good at what she does and everyone wants to work with her.

I would highly recommend her for first time home buyers as the whole process can be intimidating at first, but with Andrea, her terrific team, and amazing contacts on your side, you are guaranteed a good deal and a smooth process!"

-Buyer

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