Real Estate in Berkeley

“My husband and I bought our first house in May 2022. We had our first meeting with Betsy Thagard in January 2022, and from the very beginning, Betsy was an incredible resource for two first-time buyers -- she was so patient and thoughtful, helping us navigate the often confusing process and giving us excellent advice that was always realistic and straightforward. Betsy kept it real; she helped us temper our expectations given the market complexities, never allowing us to stray too far from what was within our budget while keeping our must-haves in mind. Betsy was constantly guiding us and advocating for us, mentoring us on what was realistic for our circumstances. We also gained a wealth of recommendations on contractors and other services we needed after closing the sale as well as navigating a repair when there was minor damage to the home during closing. And Betsy's assistant Sanjani was also knowledgeable and responsive, a joy to work with too. We loved that Betsy chose to donate a portion of her earnings to a climate-oriented organization of our choice. This is super important to us, and it felt great to have a realtor with that in common. Betsy was ALWAYS there when we needed her, available by text and email with no judgement when we had a crazy amount of questions. She was a total pleasure to work with start to finish; we highly recommend working with her and plan to do so again in the future. Thanks, Betsy!- Kristin + Dave“

“After a long search, we were fortunate to connect with Megan, a true Berkeley real estate specialist. Her knowledge of the market and strategic approach were invaluable in helping us find our dream home.Megan was introduced to us by friends who raved about her deep understanding of the Berkeley area. Our search criteria were specific, balancing family needs and location – a challenge in the competitive market. When the perfect property became available, Megan's guidance was crucial. Despite the crowded open houses, she helped us craft a winning offer that stayed within our target budget.Her expertise extended far beyond developing an offer strategy. Megan lined up a structural engineer for a thorough assessment and meticulously reviewed disclosures to prevent any post-closing surprises. We felt confident knowing we had a dedicated advocate on our side.Even after closing, Megan has been a tremendous resource, connecting us with a number of reliable vendors. We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a passionate, strategic, and knowledgeable realtor in the Berkeley area.“

“Unparalleled professionalism. Exceptional results.Ira & Carol just completed the sale of another home for me. I could not be happier with their exceptional service and results.From the first call to Ira to the closing of escrow my experience with Ira & Carol has been outstanding.Ira’s skill with analytical tools and knowledge of the marketplace set our asking price. He used his excellent communication skills paired with his years of experience for a highly successful marketing process.Carol’s careful attention to detail and knowledge of real estate transactional requirements assured a thorough and professional disclosure process.Ira & Carol’s time, attention, and responsiveness made me feel as if I was their most important client, though I knew they had many others to service as well.I have the deepest confidence and trust in Ira & Carol. I will look forward to working with them again.“

“CJ was extremely helpful and kind in the onboarding process!And Alan M. went out of his way to help me when I accidentally locked myself out of my apartment. I wasn’t able to get a hold of one of the original maintenance people I had opened a request with, and was worried about not being able to get into my home. But Alan made sure to accommodate and ensure I was able to get back into my apartment safely. Very much appreciated!We all know how stressful, bad days happen and they really supported me. Felt like a good community!“