Patrick MacCartee

Like many people, I had developed a fatigue and mistrust with agents who tell you what you want to hear, but put in the base minimum effort and treat you like a number on a ledger. Patrick stood out immediately as someone refreshingly different. He sold my house in Oakland, and there was no hesitation in working with him a second time to buy a place in SF a year later. He knows the area, the community, the market like the back of his hand. He genuinely loves people, and will be invested in you and your family finding the best possible future home that fits your unique needs. He has a diverse background with a strong understanding of business, marketing, and finance. Above all, he's real, he's honest. He will break things down in ways that everyone can understand, he listens and is willing to take on any challenge in front of him. To top it all off, he's got a joyful personality with a great sense of humor, making the entire journey fun.

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 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.

If you're buying or selling in the East Bay, Patrick is the person to call. We worked with him to buy our home and the experience was exceptional from start to finish. He invested a lot of time upfront getting to know us, our priorities, and what we were looking for, and did a genuine deep dive on the neighborhoods, market dynamics, and the kinds of nuances that only someone with real local knowledge would think to bring up. It never felt transactional. He's also incredibly communicative throughout the whole process. We always knew where things stood, what was coming next, and what to expect. There was no chasing him down and no ambiguity. More than anything, we felt like he was consistently looking out for our best interests rather than just moving a deal forward. Patrick is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and a great person to have in your corner. We'd recommend him to anyone without hesitation.

Patrick helped us both with a purchase and a sale; throughout the two experiences he was calm, and ready to see both the humor and the difficulties in what we were about to do. He knows the Oakland-area market; he knows regulations; he knows the crafts- and trades-people who can make a house liveable and sellable. We plan to buy again soon, and will absolutely be working with him.

I can't recommend Patrick enough. His level of service was exceptional — he helped us figure out what we were actually looking for, dial in price, and land our dream home off market. He is very personable and made the whole process feel manageable. If you're looking for someone who will really show up for you, Patrick is your person.