Jeff Goodman - DRE #01338912

Jeff Goodman - DRE #01338912

Team Leader / REALTOR® / Real Estate Agent at Compass - Alameda Office member of Jeff Goodman Group - DRE #01338912
CA: 01338912
  •   5   (57 reviews)

Jeff's sales performance at a glance

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8
Reviews
4
Properties for sale
20
Sold properties
$1.1m
Average sale price
$22m
Total sales value

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  • 3x City WinnerAlameda - 2025, 2024, 2023
  • 2x County Top 5Alameda County - 2025, 2024

About Jeff

Jeff Goodman has over 20 years of Real Estate experience including residential, commercial, REO (bank owned), trusts and probate. A native Californian having grown up in Alameda, Jeff concentrates on helping buyers and sellers in the East Bay and San Francisco. His native Alameda roots provide Jeff with a unique skill-set and mastery of the marketplace. His relationships run deep with both neighbors and business owners which assists in helping his clients find the right home or investment property. Jeff’s experience as a home owner in Alameda as well as a landlord also provides him with a strong understanding of the purchase, sale and renovation process. Prior to joining Compass, Jeff spent over 14 years at a local boutique real estate company with a brief stint at a national company. While at the national company, Jeff was one of the top selling Agents for bank owned properties. Jeff continues to be a top Realtor throughout the Eastbay assisting both buyers and sellers with varies real estate transactions and holds the Certified Residential Specialist designation. Jeff attended San Diego State University and City College of San Francisco. While at SDSU, Jeff majored in Business and Culinary Arts with an emphasis in Hospitality. Hospitality runs deep in the Goodman Family, having owned Goodman’s Catering in Oakland for over 40 years. His hospitality roots are evidenced in every relationship. His clients are well taken care of, respected and educated by Jeff every step of the way. Jeff’s unique characteristics bring an unparalleled set of qualities to his career as a Realtor all of which add a significant amount of value to his clients. Jeff’s experience, detailed knowledge of the marketplace, detail oriented demeanor and professionalism all make Jeff an extraordinarily qualified Realtor.

Jeff's reviews

  5  
Jeff has 57 reviewsacross 15 different locations, showing 6.
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Jeff's qualities as told by our client reviews: reliable, well-prepared, well-connected, supportive, responsive, clear communication, local expert.
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Seller review
Knowledgeable, Efficient, Accommodating
about 1 month ago
Knowledgeable, Efficient, Accommodating

Jeff was very competent and thorough. He communicated with me throughout the entire process. Although progress was slow, due entirely to me and the emotion of selling my childhood home after my mother’s passing, he was patient and kind. He was helpful in recommending resources for removal of household items, cleaning, etc. He also did not try to upsell services. Originally, we thought staging would be beneficial, but when it came time to put the home on the market, staging was not needed and he recommended against it. He was correct. We appreciated his professionalism and integrity. The entire process was seamless. I highly recommend Jeff and Compass and would definitely use his services again. You will be happy dealing with him!

Buyer review
Friendly, Local Representation
about 2 months ago
Friendly, Local Representation

We had an excellent experience working with Jeff during the purchase of our home in Alameda. From start to finish, he communicated clearly and consistently, always keeping us informed and making sure our best interests were represented throughout the process. Jeff's deep knowledge of Alameda was especially valuable. As a native of the town, he brought local insight that gave us confidence in both the property and the neighborhood. He was also instrumental in helping manage a more complex transaction involving our 1031 exchange, coordinating seamlessly with the appraiser, escrow team, inspectors, and other moving parts to help keep everything on track. Even beyond closing, his support has continued. He has connected us with trusted local contractors and service providers for sewer inspection and replacement, handyman work, and other unexpected items that came up during escrow and after taking ownership. Having access to fair pricing and reliable local referrals has been incredibly helpful. We highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell in Alameda. His professionalism, local expertise, strong communication, and continued support made a potentially stressful process much smoother.

Seller review
Something that could have been hard was downright pleasant!
4 months ago
Something that could have been hard was downright pleasant!

Selling my late father's home, when I've never purchased or sold property before, had me very stressed out. I was unsure what to do, scared about messing things up, and emotional about letting go of my childhood home. Then... along came Jeff. He came highly recommended and I can see why. From our very first phone call I felt my stress levels subside. The entire process was smooth, easy to understand, and he never once made me feel like a question I had was silly. Super warm, friendly, and a great communicator, Jeff's just an all-around nice guy to do business with. His team and collaborators were also efficient, competent, and friendly. I would happily work with Jeff again! Oh, and did I mention he got us NINE offers?! On an old fixer upper? My family was thrilled with the results, and thrilled with the stress-free process.

Seller review
Excellent!
6 months ago
Excellent!

Jeff Goodman guided my brother and I through the sale of our family home with professionalism and sensitivity. His extensive experience helped to keep us on track, navigating ups and downs, with positivity and good humor. Jeff communicated every step along the way and responded to our calls and questions immediately. He was always open to our thoughts, trusting our long history with the house to aid in the process. It felt like we were a team, working with Jeff, and we would recommend him without hesitation.

Seller review
Personable and Professional
7 months ago
Personable and Professional

Very satisfied with Jeff's level of experience. No matter what weird situation came up, he was able to provide calm guidance. He kept me up to date with everything happening and made sure every decision was mine without being overwhelming. I was quite happy with the overall experience as well as the end result.

Seller review
Exceptional Guidance and Professionalism – A Truly Pleasant Experience with Jeff”
9 months ago
Exceptional Guidance and Professionalism – A Truly Pleasant Experience with Jeff”

We had the pleasure of working with Jeff to sell our family home of 50 years, and the experience could not have been better. From start to finish, Jeff handled every detail with the highest level of professionalism. He took the extra time to carefully explain each step of the process and walked us through all of the regulatory documents so that we always felt informed and comfortable. His patience, knowledge, and clear communication made what could have been an overwhelming process feel seamless. Selling a home filled with so many memories was a big step for us, and Jeff’s thoughtful guidance truly made it a pleasant experience. We are grateful for his dedication and would highly recommend him to anyone buying or selling a home.

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Jeff's properties

Jeff has 4 properties for sale and sold 20 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldJun 29, 2026
$1,450,000
156 Mecartney Road
Alameda CA 94502
4
3
1
Single-Family
SoldMay 26, 2026
$805,000
26350 Stryker Street
Hayward CA 94545
3
2
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Fifty Hills Real Estate
SoldMay 15, 2026
$630,000
632 Centre Court
Alameda CA 94502
2
1
Condo
Listing courtesy of Compass
SoldMay 11, 2026
$1,600,000
1716 Santa Clara Avenue
Alameda CA 94501
6
2
1
Single-Family
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Jeff's sold properties

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156 Mecartney Road, Alameda, CA, 94502
156 Mecartney Road
Alameda CA 94502
4
3
1
Single-Family$1,450,000Jun 29, 2026
26350 Stryker Street, Hayward, CA, 94545
26350 Stryker Street
Hayward CA 94545
3
2
2
Single-Family$805,000May 26, 2026
632 Centre Court, Alameda, CA, 94502
632 Centre Court
Alameda CA 94502
2
1
Condo$630,000May 15, 2026
1716 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA, 94501
1716 Santa Clara Avenue
Alameda CA 94501
6
2
1
Single-Family$1,600,000May 11, 2026
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