Leonore really helped us figure out the particularities of Oakland market and helped us navigate the home buying process as a first time home buyer. We had a quick process but she made herself very available from beginning to end! She is a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend her!
Leonore Deaton
Patrick used every bit of knowledge and skill to make sure our offer was the most attractive and assure we would get the house of our dreams. He was able to navigate our sometimes opposing needs in a professional manner and I would absolutely recommend him.
Patrick MacCartee
Shelly is in a class of her own. She works tirelessly. Shelly brought our offer to the seller by 11pm on the same day we were told there was a midnight deadline. She chased every email, phone call, and left no stone unturned. She does all this with good humor and tons of personality. Shelly goes above and beyond what you believe someone will do for their job. Clearly, there is much care, concern and well meaning that goes into all her consideration.
Shelly Flynn
We had a great experience selling our house with Jennifer. Our situation required more logistics than usual because we were selling our house while living abroad, and were unable to be there in person. Jennifer is a great communicator and managed everything about the sale with professionalism and patience. We couldn't have done it without her.
Jennifer Bauer
July 19, 2026 To Sheila Sabine: We want to express our gratitude for all your hard work and attentiveness in the sales of our duplex in Oakland. The multitude of hours (!) you have expended, your knowledge and professionalism, your trustworthy advice and your accessibility at all hours, resulted in a very favorable sale of our property. In addition, we feel we have gained a new friend. Many thanks to you (here’s hoping you get SOME personal time back!),
Sheila Sabine
Choosing Jennifer as our agent was a key move in our home buying process that proved to be one of our best decisions. Her command of professional communications and project management adeptly lead us through the entire process. Buying a home proved to be one of the most stressful projects in my life. Not only was Jennifer there to advise and consult, but always available to talk us off a cliff. Her knowledge of the real estate market and its customs, process, timelines, and procedures gave us the confidence and support we needed to make it over the finish line and beyond. Her advice was always spot on and correct. Thank you Jennifer for being such a pro!
Jennifer Jones
Brenda was an incredible guide through the housing market. As a first-time home buyer, she made sure every step was clear and introduced me to all the different minds involved in the process. During my home-buying journey, she provided me with many personalized options that each would have been great for me, and my offer was finally accepted on one that I would have normally never have imagined obtaining. She wrote offers quickly, communicated perfectly, was able to sell "me" as a buyer to the sellers, and was an extra set of eyes on tasks that were my own responsibility. I had spoken to some real estate agents in the past who were "meh", but I would recommend Brenda to absolutely anyone!
Brenda Schaefer
Patrick is a master negotiator, and I'm still not entirely sure how he pulled our purchase off. He read the other side better than they read themselves — figured out what actually mattered to them, what didn't, and shaped our offer so it won without us overpaying for the privilege. Then came the detail work: he caught things buried in the disclosures I would have skimmed right past, tracked every deadline, and never once made me chase him for an answer. "Great negotiator" is the easy compliment. What really got us the house was how completely prepared he was before he ever picked up the phone.
Patrick MacCartee
If you are fortunate enough to choose Audrey Young as your agent, you are in capable, caring hands. We’d give her 10 stars if we could. Audrey helped my husband (and I) following the death of his brother. My husband was the Administrator of his brother’s estate, which included a unique home in Montclair. She recommended workers to finish the daunting task of cleaning out the house, suggested an incredible handyman and other professionals and guided and gently encouraged us to make some repairs, paint, carpet and stage the house. Oh my, what a difference this made!! The house had considerable charm to begin with, but her suggestions without a doubt made for a quick and satisfying sale for both seller and buyer. Audrey’s knowledge of the market was key. Also, her team made the negotiations and lead up to closing reassuring and successful. We’d be remiss to not mention that Audrey has a certain effective and caring way of communicating. She listens well, asks the right questions and truly has your welfare in mind. Did we also say she has a heart of gold?!? Although my husband worked more with Audrey, writing reviews is not his thing, so after discussing all of the above with him and knowing Audrey well enough too, I jumped at the chance to sing her praises. She is truly one of a kind… A simple thank you isn’t enough, Audrey! We will recommend you and Grubb to anyone looking to buy or sell in her area….for sure! -Tom and Loranne
Audrey Young
Erica was a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. She consistently stayed on top of every issue and proactively addressed items requiring attention, often going above and beyond what would typically be expected of a real estate professional. Having purchased several properties, I can confidently say that her attention to detail, responsiveness, and availability were exceptional. Compared to my previous experiences, Erica's level of service was truly outstanding and contributed significantly to a smooth and successful transaction.
Erica Nagel
Regina was a true pleasure to work with. She was proactive, strategic, and thoughtful throughout the entire process, and she delivered on every promise she made. Her keen eye for design and attention to detail were invaluable, helping me make informed decisions with confidence. I highly recommend Regina to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and dedicated realtor.
Regina Jacobs
We worked with Lisa to help us secure a home in Piedmont. We were not that familiar with the Piedmont market and Lisa helped fill in all the blanks. She was in constant contact about houses coming to the market that fit our criteria and details of each. When we finally found our dream house, Lisa made sure that nothing was left to chance - her strategy to come in with a strong offer worked PERFECTLY and we are so thrilled. Throughout the whole process, no question or issue was too small for her - it was all worth her time because she truly cares and listens. We have since engaged Lisa to sell our current home because we trust her knowledge, instincts, and strategic thinking. If you're looking for a home in Piedmont or Oakland, I can't recommend Lisa enough!
Lisa Carnazzo
