We Have Listed The Top 10 Real Estate Agents In Oakland To Help You Choose The Best Professional For Your Needs.
It isn’t a secret: buying or selling a home in the East Bay can be challenging. The market shifts quickly; neighborhoods become hot, then not; small judgement calls make big differences in outcomes.
Here, experience - otherwise known as knowing what to do - matters a whole lot.
There are lots of ways to be a real estate company, but we think our way is best for this unique place we call home. Collaborative. Supportive. Accessible. Tech-savvy but people-focused.
When you work with a Red Oak agent, you’re getting a skilled Realtor and the confidence that comes from having an outstanding team on your side.
Our CEO, Vanessa, as smart a real estate strategist as you will find anywhere, is frequently engaged in transactions. Our COO, Aman, an advanced student of East Bay market data, delivers insights others miss. Our transaction team ensures your real estate journey is a smooth one.
We are 160 fantastic agents and 20 staff members committed to one thing: getting it right for you.
Red Oak was founded in a hot tub in Albany 40 years ago (not kidding). We don’t all fit in a hot tub anymore, but we have remained a small company by design.
Real estate is an inherently local and personal business. If decisions are made in faraway offices, and management grows distant from market nuances and the experience of clients, something is lost that we are not willing to lose.
Staying true to ourselves has gained us an outsized reputation for excellence. We have become a leading voice among independent real estate brokerages nationwide. Our executives are called upon to speak at conferences on innovation, marketing and technology.
Yes, we’ve won some awards:
- #10 largest women-owned companies in the East Bay (San Francisco Business Times, 2021)
- Best brokerage in the East Bay by readers of Oakland Magazine for 7 consecutive years (2015 - 2021)
- Inman Innovator Award nominee (2013, 2018, 2020)
And we’re the first real estate brokerage in the Bay Area to be carbon neutral and green-certified. Why? Because we stand by our values and are committed to helping our environment and our communities.
Address: 4937 Telegraph Ave Suite A Oakland, CA 94609
Phone: 510-775-1079
Website: https://www.kwoakland.com/
We understand that buying or selling a home is more than just a transaction: it’s a life-changing experience. That’s why our team of highly-seasoned real estate professionals is dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized service for all of our clients. We take great pride in the relationships we build and always work relentlessly on the client’s behalf to help them achieve their real estate goals.
Our team of experts represents the best and brightest in the industry, and we’re always striving to lead the field in research, innovation, and consumer education. Today’s buyers and sellers need a trusted resource that can guide them through the complex world of real estate. With our extensive knowledge and commitment to providing only the best and most timely information to our clients, we are your go-to source for real estate industry insight and advice.
Our philosophy is simple: clients come first. We pledge to be in constant communication with our clients, keeping them fully informed throughout the entire buying or selling process. We believe that if you’re not left with an amazing experience, we haven’t done our job. We don’t measure success through achievements or awards, but through the satisfaction of our clients.
Address: 1960 Mountain Blvd. Oakland, CA 94611
Phone: 510-339-0400
Website: https://www.grubbco.com/index
We are the leading residential real estate company in the East Bay, and have been since 1967. Get to know us. You can count on our talented team of 85 agents and 15 professional full-time staff for all your real estate needs.
When our founder, Donald Grubb Sr., opened our doors many years ago, he envisioned a locally owned company with a broad footprint. His vision has become our legacy – and our trajectory.
The Grubb Company isn’t corporate. We don’t mine your data or sell your stats. We don’t have franchises, nor are we a tech company. We are simply the biggest and the best at what we do in our community.
While The Grubb Company has grown significantly, our principals, D.J. Grubb, John Karnay, and Robert Belzer, Esq., manage the business with the same sense of excitement as when they started. Only a boutique firm can maintain our level of innovation and responsiveness. Our team is dedicated to helping you find the luxury real estate of your dreams. We have years of experience and are highly aware of all housing market trends. Our goal is to make the home selection process as easy as possible, so you will be able to find a place in an efficient manner. After consulting with our agents, we will begin to find homes that will not only fit into your budget but will also meet the criteria you are looking for. Our negotiating skills will help you attain luxury real estate at the best price possible. Contact us today to begin your journey to finding a home!
Address: 4164 MacArthur Blvd Oakland, CA 94619
Phone: 510-530-2050
In 1960 Barbara Marquardt opened her own Real Estate office- "Marquardt Realtors". This came after working for many years in Real Estate while a single mother raising her 5 daughters. Barbara was dedicated to creating opportunity in her community for everyone to have equal access to real estate - working in the industry and/or investing in our neighborhoods.
Over the years "Marquardt Realtors" embraced and promoted rental housing in the community. In the 70's Barbara shifted her focus from sales to property management. She understood the importance of assisting clients with optimizing their investments in rental properties-to providing our community with desirable, clean and affordable rental housing. Marquardt "Realtors" became "Marquardt Property Management" in the 80's as the office dedicated itself to property management.
Barbara served as director with the Oakland Board of Realtors and as President of the Women's Council of Realtors. She stayed engaged and involved with the Oakland Public schools as each of her daughters traveled thru the school system, while working at the office and volunteering in the community. Although Barbara officially retired in 1989 she continued to be a part of the family business that her two daughters continued to maintain as their mother had. On April 11, 2003 Barbara passed away. Barbara's passion for public service continues with the generations of her family who remain dedicated to the business.
Marquardt Property Management adheres to the dedication and values that Barbara built the business nearly 60 years ago. We are a family business, and our clients are part of our family.
Address: 1600 MacArthur Blvd Oakland, CA 94602
Phone: 510-250-7918
Website: https://adventpropertiesinc.com/
"To give a beginning; in expectation of a new beginning." These are the founding principles of Advent. Today our mission statement is "Service beyond expectations." We believe that the honor we have to serve others in the sale, leasing, managing & maintenance of their home, or commercial space, is the most intimate, influential, and impactful thing we can do to help others. As a team, we take tremendous pride in our work in the service of others.
Established in 2008, Advent Properties provides concierge real estate and property management services to the San Francisco Bay Area and surrounding areas. Advent serves the needs of property owners, sellers, and buyers from Sacramento to Silicon Valley, each subject to a myriad of local laws and regulations, through four Bay Area offices — and a Southern California office covering Orange County and San Diego.
Advent Properties is a proud Member of Bridge Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, San Francisco Apartment Association, Southern Alameda County Rental Housing Association, Rental Housing Association, California Apartment Association, and National Apartment Association.
Languages spoken in the office are English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Address: 1322 Webster St. Suite 200 Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: 510-763-2911
Website: https://www.balcoproperties.com/
Balco Properties LTD., LLC is a privately held, full service Real Estate Investment and Management Company focused on building and maintaining lasting relationships with our tenants. With a portfolio consisting of over 60 owner managed properties throughout Northern and Southern California, Balco Properties offers its tenants superior selection and flexibility. For over 14 years Balco Properties has been helping clients fill specific needs with outstanding price performance.
Balco Properties has all types of commercial buildings for almost every need: Historical High-rise, Business Park, Large and Small Industrial, Medical Space, Heavy and Light Industrial, and R&D Space.
As an owner manager we take pride in making sure our properties are maintained with sterling standards. Combined with our exceptional customer service, this allows Balco Properties to retain tenants longer and results in a higher level of tenant satisfaction.
Balco Properties works closely with existing and prospective tenants to provide greater quality and flexibility. From start to finish, Balco Properties provides top-tier support from the planning phase to implementation, and throughout the life of your lease. A variety of options in location, functionality, and appearance are just a few of the benefits we offer our tenants. Over the years, we have built long standing industry relationships resulting in a wide array of resources that can help quickly and easily customize office and warehouse space to meet even the most unique needs. We also utilize the most cutting-edge property management software available to make ongoing tenant and management relations easier than ever!
Balco Properties does everything possible to make sure our buildings are as green and energy efficient as possible. We are committed to delivering sustainable commercial real estate solutions. Our goal has always been to make sure the highest standards are set for our tenants and planet Earth.
Balco Properties LTD., LLC is a proud member of BOMA (Building Owners & Managers Association) and ROC (Regional Owners Council), the Chambers of Commerce for Oakland and Martinez, the Westphal Family Foundation and the East Bay Charity Foundation.
Address: 436 14th Street, Suite 1417, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: 510-663-3866
Website: http://www.jordanrei.com/
In 1998, Wayne Jordan founded Jordan Real Estate Investments in Oakland, California with a focus on building long-term real estate investments designed to enhance and improve communities. Since that time, Jordan has executed dozens of transactions.
Jordan REI has experience in all major asset classes, but focuses primarily on both multi-family residential and commercial properties in major markets. We target investments in well-located, high-traffic areas in order to develop long-lasting, meaningful assets in the communities where we invest.
As a real estate investment firm, Jordan also pursues long-term, trusted relationships with creative and capable operating partners, brokers, and service providers. At times providing equity at the general partner level, Jordan possesses both the experience and ability to structure non-traditional joint-venture partnerships.
Wayne is the President and CEO of Jordan Real Estate Investments. He founded JREI in 1998, as an Oakland-based real estate investment and development firm. Since the company’s founding he has led the firms real estate investment, financing, asset management and development projects.
In addition to his real estate work, Wayne co-founded Akonadi Foundation with his wife, Quinn Delaney, in 2000. He currently serves as Secretary-Treasurer of the Board of Directors for the foundation.
He is also very active in local, state and national politics. He has been involved in many high-profile campaigns, including hosting fundraisers for Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senator Barbara Boxer and President Barack Obama. He serves on the boards of SPUR, the Jobs and Housing Coalition, the advisory board of the UC Berkeley Fisher Center for Real Estate and Urban Economics, and he is a member of Lambda Alpha International Land Economics Society.
An active volunteer in his many communities, Wayne serves on the Board of Directors for the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Color of Change, Rock the Vote, ACLU Investment Committee and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics.
Address: 4844 Telegraph Avenue Oakland, CA 94609
Phone: 510-594-7600
Website: https://www.laphamcompany.com/
The Lapham Company has been in business serving the real estate investment and management needs of our clients in the greater Bay Area since 1911. We custom tailor management programs to meet the needs of each individual property and its ownership. We understand the importance of our role as operating and consulting managers in all aspects of property operations. It is an honor to be a part of the communities that we serve and to contribute to enhancements in our communities.
Lapham Company has been a locally owned Oakland business since 1911. A small company that does big things in the greater Bay Area. We work to be a management company that serves the best interest of both property owners and residents. In that process, we work closely with contractors and service providers to help insure that resident and building services are a consistent part of our service. We also work with local officials as a contributor to the communities that we serve. We at Lapham are a unique group from many different backgrounds, ethnicities and ages and we work together to create a culture that is both fun and productive. We draw on all of our strengths and experience with the desired result of optimum solutions. This results in the enhancement of the properties we manage. We are honored to contribute to the best housing possible in our communities, to serve the owners we represent while serving those residents who call these properties home. We contribute to helping individuals find a home with the goal of making the process of searching for a home as smooth and simple as possible. We value the residents that we serve, and have a fully staffed office and field staff to help deliver those services.
Address: 6400 Moraga Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
Phone: 510-338-0588
Wellington Property Company is a full-service, family-owned and operated CCIM and CPM designated property management firm, and we proudly represent owners, investors and the City of Oakland as their trusted partner in property and asset management. Our $400M portfolio of residential and commercial real estate is meticulously managed with unparalleled professionalism and expertise; we understand the intricacies of owning and operating real estate, and are fully adept at helping our clients navigate the ever-changing challenges of today and protecting them in the future.
Wellington Property Company is an affiliate company of LOH Realty & Investments, a commercial brokerage firm established in 1987 by longtime Oakland residents and brothers, Paul Loh and John Loh. During the 1980s and 1990s, Paul and John’s clients would purchase commercial properties – but under the condition management services would be provided by the brothers. After decades of experience in residential and commercial property and asset management, operations, tenant-landlord relations, due diligence, and property acquisitions, Wellington Property Company was officially established in 2003 to help investors maximize the value of existing real estate investments and to eventually leverage properties into supplemental investments.
Our property management philosophy is founded on:
- Maximizing Earnings while Minimizing Expenses
- Timely and Proper Rental Collections and Payables Disbursement
- Up-to-Date Reporting and Complete Accountability
- Regular and Complete Real Estate Maintenance
With over 100 years of combined experience and insights, coupled with the industry’s most recognized designations, Wellington Property Company is uniquely positioned to leverage a combination of proprietary strategies to minimize headaches and maximize the value of your investment.
We believe the most successful partnerships are based in trust, transparency and dependability, and our family legacy, with client relationships range between 15-20 years on average. We pride ourselves in providing top-notch customer service—friendly, supportive, and personalized; and enjoy our clients stopping by the office to chat. We welcome the opportunity to work with you, and encourage you to get in touch.
Address: 482 W MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94609
Phone: 510-836-0110
Website: https://www.baypropertygroup.com/
More Than 30 Years Combined Experience | Bay Area Management
Bay Property Group is well-qualified to help you get the most out of your rental investments in the Bay Area. We bring together over 30 years of combined experience in Bay Area management and real estate, experience that allows us to get the results you want and need from your property. From first-time owners to seasoned pros, and everyone in between, we are here to make your life easier and your rentals profitable.
Our focus on providing consistently excellent service has allowed us to develop strong relationships with clients both in the Bay Area and outside of it. The Bay Area is a great place to own rental property, but it can be challenging to navigate the market and the legal guidelines effectively. Our team simplifies the process—freeing you to focus your energy on the things that matter most to you.
The best way to understand the Bay Property Group difference is to contact us. Please get in touch and we will be happy to show you want sets us apart.