DANA COHEN

Dana was excellent in guiding me through the process, letting me know what to expect at every stage in the process. Dana also was diligent about conferring with me on decisions about prepping the property for sale.

Dana Cohen and her team helped my family sell our house quickly, recommended improvements and helped us implement them at every stage of preparation, exhibited the utmost professionalism, honesty, and warmth while doing so, and made the experience as easy as possible for us. I am impressed with the hard work they all put in to save me from stress, anxiety, and detail work. I found Dana through the recommendation of a friend of a friend, and liked her so much 5 years ago when we bought that I made sure to seek her out again when we were ready to sell; we did not consider using anyone else to list our property, and we feel that was the right decision.

Dana knows the greater East Bay real estate market like the back of her hand and is very well connected. We found Dana after having a rough experience elsewhere. We learned very quickly how Dana operates - she is thoughtful, practical, quickly learns your preferences, will tell it to you straight and will not waste your time. Dana tours homes weekly and can quickly let you know projected interest on a given home and whether it is worth pursuing based on your budget. If you are working with Dana and don't hear from her, it is because she knows nothing has come on the market that fits the criteria you have given her. Working with Dana was reassuring and we are so glad we found her. We are also glad we listened to her and continued to be patient, as we found our dream first home and could not be happier. Dana will tell you if you are interested in a home that she thinks may not be a good purchase, whether it be because she reviewed the disclosures and the property isn't in good condition, or because the home was generally not built well. She is very detailed oriented. Dana is also spot on when it comes to finding comps and helping you structure a competitive offer. Any home we lost while working with her was because we ultimately weren't willing to exceed our budget, and we're glad we held firm in those instances. We would highly recommend Dana to anyone looking for a home in the greater East Bay area. You will be in good hands.

Dana set reasonable expectations at the start. She gave us cost estimates that turned out to be surprisingly (to us) accurate. She outlined the entire process in advance and gave us a very clear sense of her strategy — and so, as we hit key steps, we understood what was happening and why. We felt like we were all on the same page from our first meeting through closing. The ongoing conversation with her kept us at ease. When we were nervous, she was steady. When we were tired, she was pleasant. And that, really, was a big part of this. As high as the stakes were, every interaction, every call, every meeting was easy. Those meetings lightened our mood. We so enjoyed working with her.

Dana is an exceptional real estate agent who truly goes above and beyond. Selling a home today is no small feat—it involves a maze of reports, disclosures, repairs, and updates, from painting and flooring to plumbing and electrical work. Dana managed every single detail with precision and care. She created a clear, organized timeline for each task, coordinated all the work seamlessly, and kept me informed every step of the way. Whenever a new issue arose, she guided me promptly and efficiently, making the process smooth and stress-free. On top of her profession, Dana is a joy to work with—friendly, approachable, and genuinely caring. Her expertise, dedication, and positive attitude make her not just an agent, but a trusted partner in the home-selling journey.

Dana went the extra mile to get us the sale price we wanted. She was upfront about the small amount of investment to prep for sale and was a good assessor of the market.